Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announced on its X account on March 20, 2026, the State of Qatar, through its Permanent Mission to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), submitted an official letter to Toshiyuki Onuma, President of the Council of the Organization, addressing the current status of air traffic and flight routes in light of the ongoing developments in the region.
The letter stated that the attacks carried out against the State of Qatar by the Islamic Republic of Iran constitute a flagrant violation of the State’s sovereignty and of the provisions of the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation, while affirming that the State of Qatar reserves all its rights under international law.
The letter also reviewed the impacts resulting from the closure of the airspace, including the disruption to passenger travel and air cargo movement through the State of Qatar.
It further outlined the measures and actions taken by the State to support passengers affected by flight disruptions, including the organisation of evacuation flights and the provision of necessary services.
In its letter, the State of Qatar emphasised the importance of expediting the reopening of airports, given the region’s status as a global transit hub and its key role in the international air transport sector.
