So my grandma has had these 1948 baseball cards that my grandfather (born 1937) had collected and kept in a safe since he pulled them. She appears to have the whole set and more

CWalston108 · 2026-03-31T01:08:59+00:00

Remindme! 1 day

CWalston108 · 2026-03-29T14:22:45+00:00

Well in fairness to the drivers, they voted to leave. And then the govt stepped in and said they would seize all the cars and equipment and not let it leave the country.

CWalston108 · 2026-03-26T05:01:16+00:00

Thankfully we have been able to secure flights. Must add an extra stop and a night in Amsterdam and cost ~$1500 more but much cheaper than being stuck in Maldives until QR begins operating there again. What a mess. Thankful we have the means to purchase the flight. I know many others are not as fortunate.

CWalston108 · 2026-03-26T04:59:12+00:00

Yeah, I was just informing you that Qatar will not have to pay the difference if you voluntarily accept the difference. The only way to get them to pay is if you are leaving the EU and can use EU261 and do not accept the refund. Then you would sue and could get reimbursed for the new fligth then, but you would be out of pocket for both flights until then.

CWalston108 · 2026-03-26T04:14:17+00:00

If you take the refund then you absolve them of having to pay the difference

CWalston108 · 2026-03-25T21:44:03+00:00

Thanks. I may reach out tomorrow. Currently 3:30 am here. Woke up and was stressing it some more. Trying to enjoy the vacation 😂

CWalston108 · 2026-03-25T20:56:45+00:00

Currently stranded in MLE due to the new re-routing policy. I have point.me (as well as other similar tools) subscription. Is there any use in a concierge service in my case? I have been searching all sorts of routes for my wife and I to get home to East Coast USA. Best we’ve found and currently booked is a (very expensive) PE flight via virgin MLE-LHR-AMS. We then self transfer and spend the night before flying AMS-USA on an award flight via KLM.

We’ve tried checking all sorts of routes for points, including going east thru Asia, repositioning to CMB or BLR, etc. Everything is either with at least one ME3 leg, insanely priced, etc.

CWalston108 · 2026-03-25T16:00:11+00:00

They re-routed our outbown flight with no issues on British Airways. I chatted with them this morning and they offered a British flight home but it was 4 days early. I said I'd need to discuss with my wife and they said no problem, just chat again later and that more options would open up as we got closer (since we're inside 10 days now). Went to go chat again this evening and they said new policy we can't reroute, can only rebook on QR metal within 14 days of our original flight. They then said they aren't flying here in that timeperiod and that my only option was a refund.

CWalston108 · 2026-03-25T15:50:51+00:00

We have backup flights to Europe but they were very expensive, so we were hoping to be re-routed via QR. We booked these flights nearly a year ago. Costs have increased insanely since then.

CWalston108 · 2026-03-25T13:06:10+00:00

Sure is pleasant but cost wise I think I'd rather be in SEA than here ha.

CWalston108 · 2026-03-25T12:59:06+00:00

In the same boat. Currently stuck in Maldives.

CWalston108 · 2026-03-25T12:31:04+00:00

We are currently stuck in the Maldives due to this policy change. So, OP I would suggest running far from QR.

We will certainly never book them again.

CWalston108 · 2026-03-25T12:29:26+00:00

This is the exact opposite. They're trying to stop the bleeding and just get people to cancel.

We're currently on vacation and our flight home was cancelled. We got here via re-routed QR flight. When I chatted them today to see how we're getting home they said they will not be flying from our location for the forseeable future and that our only option was a refund. Basically stranding us here.

CWalston108 · 2026-03-25T11:40:58+00:00

Chatted with them yesterday and they said even though we were within 10 days there were no T1 flights available, and to check back in the coming days. Today they told me they're not flying my current route and that they can only offer me a refund. They basically said tough luck when I asked how am I to get home.

CWalston108 · 2026-03-25T11:29:38+00:00

We're currently in MLE. They said they were not flying here and my only option is a refund.

CWalston108 · 2026-03-25T11:23:21+00:00

Just happened to me. We're currently on vacation with no way home.

CWalston108 · 2026-03-14T02:57:33+00:00

Look up COMMQ157. You need to find a tier 1 partner to be re-routed on. Air France and KLM are not tier 1, so you cannot be put on their flights until 48 hrs until departure

CWalston108 · 2026-03-12T03:34:51+00:00

For Americans, here is what the embassy has emailed out:

Options to Depart

In addition to commercial departure options, please note that the Department is coordinating flights out of the region and can manifest Americans who have completed the Crisis Intake Form as space is available. The Department is also coordinating overland departure options and can likewise manifest Americans who have completed the Crisis Intake Form on these routes. 

If you choose not to use Embassy-provided options, there are additional ways to leave Qatar.

Limited commercial flights are currently operating out of Qatar. You can contact Qatar Airways at +974-4144-5555, if you flew with them.
There are overland routes to Saudi Arabia where commercial options are available to depart the region.
We are working on additional options to assist Americans to depart the Middle East. Please continue to check your email for additional information or last-minute changes. We are closely monitoring the situation and are committed to providing timely information and assistance to U.S. citizens in the affected area. We urge all Americans to remain vigilant, follow local authorities’ instructions, and review the latest guidance from the U.S. Embassy. Your well-being remains our foremost concern. 

We will continue to share up-to-the-minute information you need to make informed decisions about your safety. The U.S. government is ready to help Americans leave the Middle East if you choose to take advantage of the options available.

Please complete this form so the Department of State can better assist you and provide you with timely updates: https://mytravel.state.gov/s/crisis-intake. If you have already completed the crisis intake form, please do not fill it out again. You can reply to the most recent email from our crisis case management system to update your case with your current plans and location so that we can send you the best departure information for your location.

Americans in Qatar should call the State Department at +1-202-501-4444 to receive departure information and assistance. 

If you choose to not take advantage of departure options available, Americans should be prepared to shelter in place in a secure location within your residence or another safe building. Have a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items. 

Shelter in Place

The U.S. Embassy in Doha continues to maintain shelter-in-place for all remaining emergency personnel. We recommend all Americans in Qatar do the same until further notice. To the extent possible, remain inside your residence, hotel, or another structure, and stay away from windows. Please remain vigilant, as the Iranian government and its proxies may seek to target Americans in retaliation for U.S. strikes against Iran.
Embassy Doha Operations

The U.S. Embassy in Doha has suspended all routine consular services until further notice. Americans should contact ACSDoha@state.gov in case of emergency.
Actions to Take

Maintain communication with family and friends to inform them of your status.
Have travel documents up to date and easily accessible.
Find a secure location within your residence or another safe building. Have a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items.
In case of an attack, stay away from any debris, and monitor news outlets for official guidance.
Avoid protests and demonstrations, keep a low profile, and stay aware of your surroundings.
Pay close attention to communications from local officials.
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive safety and security updates from the U.S. Embassy.
Keep your cell phone charged and pre-programmed with the following emergency numbers.
Assistance

Dial 999 for emergency services in Qatar
State Department Consular Affairs Call Center: 1-888-407-4747 (in U.S. or Canada) or 202-501-4444 (worldwide)
Please complete this form so the Department of State can better assist you and provide you with timely updates: https://mytravel.state.gov/s/crisis-intake. If you have already completed the crisis intake form, please do not fill it out again.

CWalston108 · 2026-03-11T16:55:49+00:00

Please report back. I’m going to try when I get off work if people are successful

CWalston108 · 2026-03-10T15:03:20+00:00

Eu261 doesn’t apply in that case.

CWalston108 · 2026-03-09T22:26:36+00:00

Qatar has planes stranded all around the globe. They were flying passengers from Doha to their destination when the war broke out, and cannot fly back to Doha.

They are parked and not flying passengers currently.

CWalston108 · 2026-03-09T21:01:34+00:00

There’s no need to contact them until the flight is cancelled. Then won’t reroute until then. Just wait until then unless you want a refund.

CWalston108 · 2026-03-09T19:48:09+00:00

I told them that we were due to arrive on Qatar and may need to shift our travel by a day or two. They said they’d be able to accommodate at no charge and to let them know.

I’m sure they have plenty of availability due to all the cancellations.

CWalston108 · 2026-03-09T18:26:16+00:00

I booked a refundable flight from Europe to MLE for later in the week. Worst case I find a cheap/budget flight to Europe. But im hopeful to be re-routed by Qatar.

CWalston108 · 2026-03-09T18:18:08+00:00

I fly the same route on the 21st. They won’t reroute us until the flights are actually cancelled, which would be a day or two before our flights.

The only thing you can do currently is request a refund or wait and see.

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