What percentage of its pre-war flight schedule is Qatar Airways currently operating?
67% PYOK
33% Live from a Lounge
Qatar Airways is currently operating only a small fraction of its pre‑war schedule, roughly one‑fifth of its usual capacity.
- The airline is flying about 15‑20 % of its pre‑conflict flights according to a March 23 2026 report Live from a Lounge .
- Another source from March 22 2026 notes that Qatar Airways is “stuck at around 20 % of its pre‑war schedule” PYOK .
- A March 28 2026 update similarly states the carrier is operating at roughly 20 % of pre‑war levels PYOK .
- More recent tracking data from late March shows the airline has rebuilt around a third of its pre‑war schedule, indicating a modest increase but still well below full capacity PYOK .
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