QA Travel

03/06/2026

💛✨4 DAYS TO GO✨💛

A huge thanks to everyone who has already donated!

Every donation, no matter the size, helps The Archie Foundation provide practical and emotional support to children and families across the north of Scotland.

On 07 June 2026, a few of us will be lacing up our trainers and proudly tak… QA TRAVEL needs your support for Aberdeen Kiltwalk 2026 for the Archie Foundation

25/05/2026

On 07 June 2026, a few of us will be lacing up our trainers and proudly tak… QA TRAVEL needs your support for Aberdeen Kiltwalk 2026 for the Archie Foundation

07/05/2026

✨KILTWALK, ABERDEEN - ONE MONTH TO GO✨

Our team are taking in part in the Kiltwalk, Aberdeen on 7th June, proudly sponsoring The Archie Foundation

The Archie Foundation make a huge difference providing comfort and practical help during hospital stays, bereavement support, and fund specialist equipment and improvements that make care more child and family-friendly across Scotland when they need it most. Below are a few examples of how your donation can help:

🟦£10 could pay for a specialist book to help a bereaved child find the words to grieve.
🟦£15 could fund wheelchair hire for a week for a child who is severely weakened by illness or recovering from a broken a limb
🟦£20 could fund travel to and from hospital, helping ensure a child in poverty can access the healthcare they need.
🟦£25 could pay for a family to stay overnight in the Archie Family Centre at Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital, helping keep families together during a crisis.
🟦£50 could support the purchase of a range of distraction toys designed to comfort and engage children undergoing various types of therapy and medical procedures; they have an important role in reducing anxiety, providing reassurance, and helping children feel more at ease during what can be challenging or unfamiliar experiences

If you’d like to support the team, you can do so by clicking on the link below. Any donations would be greatly appreciated. 💚

On 07 June 2026, a few of us will be lacing up our trainers and proudly tak… QA TRAVEL needs your support for Aberdeen Kiltwalk 2026 for the Archie Foundation

16/04/2026

Focus on Tour!

Hannah, Nadine & Lindsay attended the focus on tour event today at the Apex Grassmarket in Edinburgh!

Focus Travel Partnership
Apex Hotels
RwandAir
Air Canada
United
Emirates
Air India
Luxair

Productive knowledge and networking event; many thanks for having us!

24/03/2026

We’re proud to share some of the amazing fundraising work our team has been involved in recently.💚✨

February Walk Challenge
Despite the February weather, the team took part in a step challenge raising £340 for the British Heart Foundation. A huge well done to our team for taking part and congratulations to Anita, who completed an impressive 121 miles.

Red Nose Day – Comic Relief
Our office raffle, mini pop up shop and games helped raise £320 for Comic Relief. We were also delighted to welcome The Archie Foundation who shared the incredible impact they have on families across the region.

Looking Ahead – Aberdeen Kiltwalk (7th June)
We’ll be supporting The Archie Foundation as we take part in the Aberdeen Kiltwalk on the 7th June. If you’d like to support the team, you can do so by clicking on the following link: https://gofund.me/e578993be - Any donations, big or small, would be greatly appreciated.💚

24/03/2026

Airspace closures and flight cancellations remain widespread. Large parts of the region, including Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE, have intermittently closed or restricted their airspace, forcing airlines to suspend or divert flights.

Airports and airlines are operating reduced or irregular services. Some carriers, including Emirates and Qatar Airways, have begun limited resumptions, but schedules remain volatile and subject to rapid change.

Governments have issued strong travel advisories. The U.S. and European authorities maintain “Do Not Fly” warnings for much of the region, while the UK advises against all or all‑but‑essential travel to several Middle Eastern states, including the UAE. Travellers already in affected areas are urged to follow local authority instructions and stay updated through official channels.

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

If you require immediate assistance, please contact us through your usual support channels.

06/03/2026

Happy Employee Appreciation Day! 🎉

Today is a chance to pause and say a genuine thank you to every one of our employees at QA Travel. The dedication, commitment, and teamwork are what make this such a great place of work. We are so grateful to have the fantastic bunch of people we do 🩷

A big thank you to Coco Beauty Aberdeen for visiting this week and giving our employees the chance to enjoy some well-deserved beauty treatments over lunch time.

As we head into International Women’s Day on Sunday, it’s the perfect opportunity to recognise the incredibly strong women across our teams who inspire us every day. The women who create, build, fix, support and help shape QA into what it is today. Thank you for the impact you make and the example you set.

To all of our employees; we couldn’t do it without you. 💪

01/03/2026

Updated Travel Alert – Middle East Travel Disruption

Due to the rapidly evolving situation in the Middle East, significant travel disruption continues across the region. Multiple countries including the UAE, Qatar, Israel, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq and Iran have closed their airspace following recent military strikes, resulting in widespread flight cancellations, diversions and airport closures with next official reviews expected on Monday 2nd March.

Our emergency Out of Hours (OOH) provider is currently experiencing an unprecedented volume of calls and enquiries, and has escalated operations to Code Red, their highest alert level. In response, we activated our internal disaster recovery measures, adding additional team members to our Saturday shift, and opened today Sunday 1st March, 1000–1600 to support the increased demand.

Our team has worked diligently to identify all imminent departures and impacted passengers, securing alternative itineraries where possible, though options remain extremely limited due to ongoing airspace closures and large scale flight cancellations.

Advice for Travellers
• Check the status of your flight directly with your airline before travelling to the airport, as schedules remain highly fluid.
• Ensure your contact details are updated via the “Manage My Booking” sections on airline portals.
• Allow additional time, expect significant delays, and prepare for short notice changes.

UK Government Advice
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated guidance for UK nationals, with many parts of the Middle East now under “advise against all but essential travel” or “do not travel” advisories. UK citizens currently in affected countries are strongly encouraged to:

• Register their details via Register Your Presence, enabling the UK government to provide timely updates and support.
• Follow all local instructions, remain indoors when advised, and monitor official FCDO travel advisories.

We would like to thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to navigate this complex and evolving situation.

If you require immediate assistance, please contact us through your usual support channels.

28/02/2026

‼️ TRAVEL ALERT ‼️

Due to the ongoing uncertainty across the Middle East, our emergency out‑of‑hours provider is currently experiencing unprecedented call volumes and has issued an Amber Advisory until Monday morning, or earlier should demand return to normal levels.

To ensure we can continue to support all travellers effectively, we have arranged additional cover:
Saturday 28 Feb: QA team operating 10:00–16:00
Sunday 01 Mar: QA team operating 10:00–16:00

During this period, email will be the preferred contact method. Please direct enquiries to the usual team inboxes. Calls made to our main lines will automatically divert to our out‑of‑hours provider, who may be handling extended wait times.

Our team has identified all imminent travellers, and we are monitoring their arrangements closely. However, many airlines have not yet released rebooking or waiver policies. As this remains an evolving situation, we appreciate your patience while we prioritise urgent and time‑sensitive travel requests.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

QA Travel

17/02/2026

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