✈️ Passenger Rights Guide

Everything Gulf travelers need to know about flight cancellations, refunds and compensation

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Full Refund

If your flight is cancelled by the airline, you are entitled to a full refund of your ticket price — regardless of the reason.

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Free Rebooking

Airlines must offer you an alternative flight at no extra cost. You can choose a later date that suits you.

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Hotel & Meals

If you are stranded due to a cancellation, the airline must provide accommodation, meals and transport.

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Compensation

Under EU261 regulation, passengers on flights to/from Europe may claim €250–€600 compensation per person.

What To Do If Your Flight Is Cancelled

1
Stay calm and document everything — take photos of departure boards, save all emails and booking confirmations.
2
Go to the airline desk — ask for written confirmation of the cancellation and the reason.
3
Request rebooking or refund — you have the right to choose. Do not accept vouchers unless you want them.
4
Keep all receipts — meals, hotel, transport — for reimbursement claims.
5
Find an alternative flight — use FlyDoha to search departures from nearby Gulf airports.

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