Katanning Travel Centre

09/04/2026

😳 Big move from Virgin Australia…

Virgin Australia has cancelled all of its Doha services (VA1 to VA22) through to 15 June 2026. While this was anticipated given the current situation, many would argue this feels like an overreaction.

✈️ Important update for affected travellers:
For guests booked on Virgin Australia’s Doha services with original travel dates up to and including 15 June 2026, if the alternative flight offered isn’t suitable, you can opt for:
• Free booking changes to the same destination (travel up to 31 October 2026)
• A travel credit
• Or a full refund

04/04/2026

Note to travellers going to the EU.

02/04/2026

Katanning Travel closed from April 2 to the 7 April, for a well earned Easter Break.

25/03/2026

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20/03/2026

Another way to get to Paris & London

Perth to London and Paris via Mauritius -
Convenient European Access
From April 2026

Air Mauritius is pleased to highlight its Perth–Mauritius–Europe service, offering a convenient and reliable connection to London (Gatwick) and Paris (Charles de Gaulle) for travel from 19 April 2026.

Flight Route Departure Arrival
MK441 PER-MRU 13:05 (Sun) 17:10
MK042 MRU-LGW 21:35 (Sun) 06:50 (+1)

Flight Route Departure Arrival
MK441 PER-MRU 13:05 (Sun) 17:10
MK014 MRU-CDG 22:15 (Sun) 08:05 (+1)

The schedule offers a smooth, same-day connection via Mauritius, providing a comfortable and efficient journey from Perth to key European gateways.

These routings are strong alternatives for travel to Europe, with seamless connectivity, while enjoying the signature warmth of the Mauritian hospitality on board.

20/03/2026

Military conflict in the Middle East has caused widespread airspace closures, flight cancellations and other travel disruptions both in the region and globally.

Your travel plans may be impacted, even if your destination is not in the Middle East. Flights can change at short notice. Contact your travel agent or airline to confirm your plans. Review your travel insurance to understand what is covered in the event of cancellations.

There are heightened security risks in the Middle East. Prioritise your safety, monitor events and follow local advice, including instructions to shelter in place.

The Middle East conflict is likely to escalate further. Even transiting a ‘Do not travel’ travel hub puts your safety at risk. Airports have been targeted and you may be unable to leave. Check your itinerary for ‘Do not travel’ transit locations.

07/03/2026

07/03/2026

Qatar Airways flights: Info travellers need to know

07/03/2026

✈️ Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announced the partial resumption of air navigation through designated contingency routes with limited operational capacity.

This phase includes evacuation flights for passengers and air cargo operations to ensure the continuation of essential services.

Scheduled commercial flights to and from Doha will resume once an official announcement is made regarding the safe reopening of the airspace.

Qatar l Qatar News

07/03/2026

Here’s the latest on the current air travel situation:

Emirates
Current status: Emirates has resumed a limited number of flights out of Dubai on select routes primarily for repatriation and essential travel after widespread airspace closures due to regional conflict. Currently most scheduled services remain cancelled, and the airline advises passengers not to travel to the airport unless contacted directly.
Customers who have travel booked between 28 Feb – 31 March are able to request a refund directly or via a travel agent or rebook a different flight due to depart before 30 April 2026.
Latest official Emirates updates

Etihad Airways
Current status: Etihad Airways will resume a limited commercial flight schedule from 6 March 2026, operating between Abu Dhabi and a number of key destinations (found here) between 6 March and 19 March. All other scheduled commercial services to and from Abu Dhabi remain suspended. Additional destinations will be added and communicated as conditions permit.
Guests holding Etihad tickets issued on or before 28 February 2026, with original travel dates up to 21 March 2026, may rebook free of charge onto Etihad-operated flights up to 15 May 2026.
Latest official Etihad Airways updates

Oman Air
Current status: Oman Air has cancelled flights to multiple Middle East destinations with the latest update including; Friday, 6 March, Saturday, 7 March and Sunday, 8 March 2026: All flights to and from Amman (AMM), Dubai (DXB), Bahrain (BAH), Doha (DOH), Dammam (DMM), Kuwait (KWI), Copenhagen (CPH), Baghdad (BGW), and Khasab (KHS).
All other flights are operating as scheduled; however, some delays may be expected.
Latest official Oman Air updates

05/03/2026

Go to Smart traveller for the latest travel advice.