Qatar Airways resumes Bahrain Kuwait and Erbil flights to boost regional travel

Qatar Airways has resumed scheduled flight services to Bahrain, Kuwait, and Erbil, Iraq, restoring key regional connections across its Middle East network. The Doha-based carrier confirmed the restart of these routes on Thursday, 6 August, following a period of adjusted operations. \n\n Regional connectivity restored \n The resumption involves daily frequencies to all three destinations, utilizing the airline\'s fleet of Airbus A320 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Bahrain International Airport (BAH), Kuwait International Airport (KWI), and Erbil International Airport (EBL) are once again integrated into the airline’s global hub at Hamad International Airport (DOH). The move facilitates travel for transit passengers connecting to the carrier’s network of over 170 destinations. \n\n Flight QR1108 is among the scheduled services now operating to Kuwait, while the Erbil route serves as a critical link for the northern Iraqi region. These resumptions occur as regional demand for short-haul business and leisure travel increases during the final weeks of the summer season. \n\n Market impact and timing \n The decision to restore these specific routes follows an official operational review by the airline to meet rising passenger volumes in the Gulf and Levant regions. This update is timely as regional carriers adjust capacities ahead of the busy fourth-quarter travel period. Data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) indicates that Middle Eastern airlines saw…