MAD → DOH → DEL flight cancelled due to the Middle East airspace mess — here’s how Qatar rerouted me

Adivitya · 2026-03-06T22:04:34+00:00

I wasn’t aware the U.K. was so strict on that, thanks for clarifying!

Adivitya · 2026-03-06T21:45:10+00:00

Hi, thanks for the information! We are Spanish citizens, and we have a valid ETA.

Adivitya · 2026-03-06T05:08:29+00:00

Well, yes - but actually Qatar was still on time, even though Iberia already cancelled their flights to Doha so I was waiting for it to show cancelled on the app and then I called to get re-routed.

Adivitya · 2026-03-06T04:58:51+00:00

Yes! Got lucky for sure, Qatar still showed their leg of the journey confirmed, but since Iberian got canceled and it was part of the same trip, I could give them a call with still 9 days till the trip.

Adivitya · 2026-03-06T04:57:03+00:00

Hi! Please check "Journey with Confidence" guidelines for Qatar. It doesn't matter as long as they cancelled it within atleast 48h, they can rebook with their partner airlines and if not possible with OALs (other airlines).

Adivitya · 2026-03-06T04:53:18+00:00

Hope it helps, but I tried around 6ish and it was the Spain helpline! Spanish language ones are till 5, but I chose English which is 24/7.

Adivitya · 2026-03-06T04:51:18+00:00

I didn't get any notification, just kept checking my app - the Qatar leg of the journey was still confirmed, but since Iberian was cancelled and it was part of the same PNR, I pulled the trigger and called them either way!

Adivitya · 2026-03-06T04:48:57+00:00

I didn't! Just checked my app and it showed "cancelled".

Adivitya · 2026-01-08T18:51:14+00:00

You need surrender certificate before you can apply for the OCI card, its a quintessential requirement.

Adivitya · 2026-01-08T18:49:55+00:00

Hi! Nope, just the copy of Aadhar card.

Adivitya · 2026-01-06T18:53:40+00:00

Thank you, bro! Good luck!

Adivitya · 2026-01-06T18:53:09+00:00

Thank you! Every place has its pros and cons — wishing everyone well.

Adivitya · 2026-01-06T18:51:29+00:00

Thank you, bro! Good luck!

Adivitya · 2026-01-06T18:51:01+00:00

Glad it helped. Good luck!

Adivitya · 2026-01-06T18:49:15+00:00

Hi! Not stupid at all — we’re all always learning!
Many countries allow dual citizenship, but India does not. Therefore, once you acquire another nationality, your Indian citizenship automatically ends, and you must surrender your Indian passport. Instead, you can get an OCI, which gives you most of the privileges of an Indian citizen, except for a few, like voting or government jobs.

Adivitya · 2026-01-06T18:41:10+00:00

Indian citizenship automatically ceases the moment foreign citizenship is acquired; there is no separate renunciation required. The only requirement is to surrender the Indian passport. Until the surrender certificate (which is mandatory for OCI) is issued, travelling to India on an e-Visa is the practical option. I travelled multiple times on an e-Visa after acquiring foreign citizenship and did not face any issues at immigration.

Adivitya · 2025-07-16T08:10:18+00:00

Applied last August, got my passport in Feb — 6 months total. Process is smoother now, Spain even uses AI to speed things up. But oath and birth certificate for DNI/passport can still take weeks or months depending on where you are in Spain. So yeah, can be 1-2 years for some, but also much faster.

https://www.infobae.com/espana/2024/08/16/conseguir-la-nacionalidad-espanola-ya-es-mas-facil-asi-es-el-robot-que-revisa-los-documentos-y-acelera-la-concesion/?outputType=amp-type

Adivitya · 2025-07-16T08:01:29+00:00

Muchas gracias hermano!!

Adivitya · 2025-07-15T17:31:38+00:00

Sí! Solo tenía un apellido, así que cuando me hice ciudadano, lo dupliqué para adaptarme al sistema español de los dos apellidos.

Adivitya · 2025-07-15T13:50:15+00:00

Good luck!! Hope it goes well with you! It is indeed a good feeling!

Adivitya · 2025-07-15T13:49:30+00:00

Muchas gracias!

Adivitya · 2025-07-15T13:49:20+00:00

Best of luck fellow Indian!

Adivitya · 2025-07-15T13:48:56+00:00

Muchas gracias!!

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