Airline Policies & Travel Advisory Updates

Middle East Airspace Closure — February / March 2026
Updated: 5 Mar 2026
Disclaimer: Policies are subject to change at any time. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please refer to the official channels of the respective airline.
Summary View — A quick overview of what each airline offers: change, refund, or credit.
Operations View — Includes waiver codes, PNR remarks, GDS instructions, endorsements and source references. Internal use only.
Airline Policies
#Turkish Airlines (TK)
✓ Change✓ Refund
Iran, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon — Travel 28 Feb – 12 Mar 2026
Eligibility
Tickets issued on or before 28 Feb 2026; travel 28 Feb – 12 Mar 2026.
Change
Yes — Free rebooking until 10 May 2026.
Refund
Yes — Full refund.
Processing
No penalty or fare difference. Deadline: 10 May 2026. Applies to ancillary services. TK-operated flights only. Partially used tickets: unused sectors refundable.
Source: THY Kadikoy Sales Office — 2 Mar 2026
#AJet
✓ Change✓ Refund
Iran, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, UAE, Dammam, Riyadh — Travel 28 Feb – 31 Mar 2026
Eligibility
Travel 28 Feb – 31 Mar 2026. Transaction deadline: 10 May 2026.
Change
Yes — Free rebooking until 10 May 2026.
Refund
Yes — Full refund.
Circular
AJSALES040326-1 — No penalty or fare difference. AJet-operated flights only. Partially used: unused sectors refundable.
Source: Official Circular AJSALES040326-1 — 4 Mar 2026
#Pegasus Airlines (PC)
✓ Change✓ Refund✓ Credit
Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain — Travel 28 Feb – 12 Mar 2026
Eligibility
Tickets issued on or before 28 Feb 2026; travel 28 Feb – 12 Mar 2026.
Change
Yes — Free date change on the same route
Refund
Yes — Full refund.
Credit
Yes — Free conversion to open ticket
Source: [email protected] — 3 Mar 2026
#Saudia (SV)
✓ Change✓ Refund
Abu Dhabi, Amman, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai, Kuwait, Moscow, Peshawar — Cancelled until 5 Mar 23:59 GMT
Eligibility
Tickets issued on or before 2 Mar 2026; travel 28 Feb – 9 Mar 2026 to/from affected destinations.
Change
Yes — Free change within 7 days of original flight, same cabin, same route.
Refund
Yes — Full refund.
GDS Refund Note
Mandatory remark: INVOL DUE XXLD SV.../..MAR
Non-refundable airport taxes (e.g. E3) excluded from refund.
Contact
[email protected] · [email protected] · Office: +90 212 336 9975
Source: Yesim Simla Resmor (SV Turkey) via seyahatekip — 2-4 Mar 2026 + saudia.com/travel-updates
#Etihad Airways (EY)
✓ Change✓ Refund
All Abu Dhabi flights suspended — Travel up to 10 Mar 2026
Eligibility
Tickets issued on or before 28 Feb 2026; travel up to 10 Mar 2026.
Change
Yes — Free rebooking until 31 Mar 2026.
Refund
Yes — Full refund.
Waiver Code
CW005-2026 Middle East situation — Add as PNR remark. EY 607 docs. Same cabin, lowest available RBD. All fees waived. Re-issue by 3 Mar.
Source: Abdul Aziz / ATPI — 2 Mar 2026
#Qatar Airways (QR)
✓ Change✓ Refund
All operations suspended (Qatari airspace closed) — Travel 28 Feb – 10 Mar 2026
Eligibility
Confirmed bookings with travel 28 Feb – 10 Mar 2026.
Change
Yes — Free date change up to 14 days from original travel date.
Refund
Yes — Full refund.
Updates
Next update: 6 Mar, 09:00 Doha (06:00 UTC). Monitor qatarairways.com.
Source: QR Trade Portal + Abdul Aziz — 3-4 Mar 2026
#Royal Jordanian (RJ)
✓ Change✓ Refund✓ Voucher
Full network + Iraq — Travel from 28 Feb 2026; rebooking until 15 May
Change
Yes — Free change for cancelled flights. Travel until 15 May 2026.
Refund
Partial — As per fare rules.
Voucher
Yes — Non-refundable, valid 1 year.
Voluntary (28 Feb–10 Mar)
Free change. Blackout 12–28 Mar may apply.
Tour Code
JOU30220262124 — Invol reroute on other carriers (1st coupon RJ). Iraq sectors removable without fees. Contact: [email protected]
Source: Abdul Aziz / ATPI — 2-3 Mar 2026
#Gulf Air (GF)
✓ Change✓ Refund
Bahrain airspace closed — Travel 28 Feb – 10 Mar 2026
Eligibility
Tickets issued on or before 28 Feb 2026; travel 28 Feb – 10 Mar 2026.
Change
Yes — Free change
Refund
Yes — Full refund.
OSI (Required)
OSI GF AUTHORISED REISSUE/REFUND DUE TO CLOSURE OF BAHRAIN AIRSPACE
Partially used: 50% base fare + unused taxes.
Source: Gozen GSA — 2-3 Mar 2026
#Oman Air (WY)
✓ Change✓ Refund
Schedule disruptions (Middle East) — Tickets up to 8 Mar 2026
Change
Yes — Free change until 29 Mar 2026
Refund
Yes — Full refund
Reference
See attachment: "Commercial Policy (Trade) - 02MAR26.pdf"
Source: Abdul Aziz / Muhammed Niyas (GSA) — 3 Mar 2026
#Air India (AI)
✓ Change✓ Refund
Gulf & Middle East — Travel until 5 Mar 2026 (tickets issued by 28 Feb)
Change
Yes — One free change
Refund
Yes
Waiver Code
INT/02/26/MEA
Source: Abdul Aziz / ATPI — 2 Mar 2026
#China Southern (CZ)
Cancellation
Middle East flights cancelled — Contact airline for options
Change / Refund
Contact the airline directly for applicable terms.
Source: Abdul Aziz / ATPI — 2 Mar 2026
#Air Astana (KC)
✓ Change✓ Refund
Dubai, Jeddah, Madinah, Doha cancelled until 6 Mar; sales suspended until 13 Mar
Eligibility
Departures up to 13 Mar 2026.
Change
Yes — Free change in same booking class until 30 Apr 2026.
Refund
Yes — Full refund
PNR Remark
FE/WAIVER/RM: due to unstable situation in Middle East
RBD unavailable → [email protected]
Source: Air Astana direct circular — 4 Mar 2026
#Flydubai (FZ)
✓ Change✓ Refund
Middle East situation — Free change within ±10 days; travel until 10 Mar
Change
Yes — Free change within ±10 days.
Refund
Yes — Full refund.
Endorsement
INVOL reissue due FZXXX/date XXLN — No waiver code. Tickets 141/169/275/365. ±20 day window total (beyond ±10: penalty waived, fare difference applies). Same RBD or next same cabin. Cancel active/UN/HX/UC/NO before GDS refund.
Source: Ali Raza / Trans Arabian — 4 Mar 2026
#Flynas (XY)
✓ Change✓ Refund✓ Credit
Airspace closure — 30-day rebooking / full refund / 1-year credit
Change
Yes — Free rebooking within 30 days
Refund
Yes — Full refund
Credit
Yes — Valid 1 year
Source: Flynas Contact Center — 4 Mar 2026
#Air Arabia (G9)
✓ Change✓ Refund
UAE, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Iraq flights suspended
Change
Yes — Free reschedule
Refund
Yes — Full refund
Source: GSA Turkey (Furkan Kaya) — 4 Mar 2026
#AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines (J2)
✓ Refund
Cancelled flights — Full refund available
Refund
Yes — Full refund.
GDS Processing
Direct refund via GDS, no RA or waiver code needed. PCC: A6M.
Source: Gunay Mastanova (Sales Support) — 4 Mar 2026
#Royal Air Maroc (AT)
✓ Change✓ Refund
Cancelled flights (DXB/CMN etc.) — Free change and refund
Eligibility
Cancelled flights. Initial scope: 28 Feb – 1 Mar; subject to extension.
Change
Yes — Free change for affected flights.
Refund
Yes — Full refund.
GDS Processing
INVOL REISSUE via AT Istanbul office. INVOL REFUND via BSP link. Remark: ***INVOL REFUND REQUEST DUE TO FLIGHT CANX ATXXX/date***
Source: Gulcin Keskin (AT Istanbul) — 3-4 Mar 2026
#Nile Air (NE)
Limited
Middle East flights — Limited waiver, no special refund policy.
Change
Partial — Reissue penalty waived.
Refund
Standard fare rules — No special waiver.
Source: Gozen GSA (Betul Pismis) — 4 Mar 2026
#SunExpress (XQ)
✓ Change✓ Refund
Dubai suspended until 6 Mar; Aleppo cancelled 11–22 Mar
Dubai
Suspended until 6 Mar (inclusive). Passengers with travel until 11 Mar can also change for free via Customer Service.
Aleppo
XQ206/207 (AYT-ALP), XQ808/809 (ADB-ALP) cancelled 11–22 Mar 2026.
Change
Yes — Free reschedule to a later date.
Refund
Yes — Full refund.
Source: sunexpress.com/tr-tr/information/yardim/seyahat-guencellemesi — 3 Mar 2026
#EgyptAir (MS) via Wego
✓ Change✓ Refund✓ Voucher
Flights suspended from 28 Feb 2026
Change
Yes — Free change (via airline offices and call center only).
Refund
Yes — Full refund.
Voucher
Yes — Valid 1 year (via airline offices and call center only).
#Emirates (EK) via Wego
✓ Change✓ Refund
Flights suspended — Travel dates up to 5 Mar 2026
Change
Yes — Free change until 20 Mar 2026.
Refund
Yes — Full refund.
#IndiGo (6E) via Wego
✓ Change✓ Refund
Flights suspended — Bookings before 28 Feb; travel until 7 Mar
Change
Yes — Free reschedule.
Refund
Yes — Full refund.
#Lufthansa (LH) via Wego
✓ Change✓ Refund
Dubai until 4 Mar; Tel Aviv, Beirut, Amman, Erbil, Dammam, Tehran until 8 Mar
Eligibility
Tickets issued on or before 1 Mar 2026; travel up to 15 Mar 2026.
Change
Yes — Free rebooking on LH Group flights until 31 Mar 2026.
Refund
Yes — Full refund for cancelled flights.
#Wizz Air (W6) via Wego
✓ Change✓ Refund✓ Credit
Israel, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Amman, Saudi Arabia suspended until 7 Mar
Change
Yes — Free change 14 days before or 30 days after original departure.
Refund
Yes — 100% cash refund.
Credit
Yes — 120% Wizz credit (alternative to cash refund).
#Kuwait Airways (KU) via Wego
Suspended
All flights suspended — Kuwait International Airport closed
Change
Flights will be rescheduled; passengers contacted directly.
Refund
Contact airline via WhatsApp +965-1802050.
#Jazeera Airways (J9) via Wego
✓ Change✓ Refund
All affected flights — Free change within 7 days
Change
Yes — Free change within 7 days.
Refund
Yes — Full refund.
#Flyadeal (F3) via Wego
✓ Change✓ Refund
Saudi airspace disruptions — 324 delays, 279 cancellations
Change
Yes
Refund
Yes
#British Airways (BA) via Wego
✓ Change✓ Refund
Travel 28 Feb – 8 Mar 2026
Change
Yes — Free change until 29 Mar 2026.
Refund
Yes — If flight cancelled.
#Cathay Pacific (CX) via Wego
✓ Change✓ Refund
Hong Kong–Dubai flights cancelled 28 Feb – 14 Mar; rebooking until 18 Mar
Change
Yes
Refund
Yes — Full refund.
#Air Canada (AC) via Wego
✓ Change✓ Refund
Travel 1–15 Mar 2026; rebooking until 31 Mar
Change
Yes — One free date change (same cabin).
Refund
Yes — Full refund.
#Singapore Airlines (SQ) via Wego
✓ Change✓ Refund
Dubai and Jeddah flights cancelled through 7 Mar
Change
Yes
Refund
Yes — Full refund.
Last updated: 5 March 2026. Airline policies may be revised at any time.
Always verify with the airline directly before taking action on any booking.