Due to the recent emergence of the new COVID-19 Omicron variant, and with immediate effect, Qatar Airways will no longer be accepting passengers travelling from five Southern African countries in its global network. However, Qatar Airways will continue to accept passengers for travel into these countries in-line with current restrictions.
Passengers who are booked on Qatar Airways flights from seven destinations will not be accepted for travel until further notice:
These restrictions will remain in place until we receive further guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO). We will continue to review the situation on a daily basis as new information becomes available.
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Due to the recent emergence of the new COVID-19 B.1.1529 variant, and with immediate effect, Qatar Airways will no longer be accepting passengers travelling from South Africa, Zimbabwe, or Mozambique. However, it will continue to accept passengers for travel into these countries in-line with current restrictions.
Passengers who are booked on Qatar Airways flights from airports in all three countries, including Johannesburg (JNB), Capetown (CPT), Durban (DUR), Harare (HRE), and Maputo (MPM), will not be accepted for travel until further notice.
These restrictions will remain in place until Qatar Airways receive further guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO). Qatar Airways will continue to review the situation on a daily basis as new information becomes available.
Passengers affected by changes to flights from South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mozambique should contact their respective Travel Agent. Alternatively if booked directly with #QatarAirways, please visit https://t.co/UF4D7GOWI5.
— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) November 27, 2021
Source: Qatar Airways Press Release, @qatarairways
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