In a statement released on Monday night, the national carrier said flights WB300 and WB303 scheduled for June 23 and 24, 2025, between Kigali and Doha had been cancelled.
'In light of the evolving situation and for the safety of our passengers and crew, flights to and from Dubai have also been cancelled,' the statement read.
The cancellations come in the wake of a significant military development in the Gulf. Qatar confirmed that its air defense systems had intercepted multiple Iranian missiles over the capital, Doha, after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched a military operation targeting U.S. forces stationed at Al Udeid Air Base.
The IRGC described the strike, dubbed 'Annunciation of Victory,' as retaliation for alleged threats to Iranian sovereignty, linked to the U.S. attack on three nuclear sites on Sunday.
Majid bin Mohammed Al-Ansari, spokesperson for Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the country's defense forces successfully neutralised the incoming missiles, and no casualties were reported. Nonetheless, both Qatar and the United Arab Emirates closed their airspace ahead of the attack, forcing airlines across the region to suspend or reroute operations.
RwandAir has reassured affected passengers that they can reschedule their tickets for a later date.
'We will provide further updates as soon as there are changes to the situation,' the airline said, apologising for the inconvenience caused.
The airline also encouraged travellers needing assistance to contact its reservation team at [email protected] or reach out to their preferred travel agent.
Meanwhile, Qatar Airways has also confirmed the temporary suspension of its operations due to the ongoing closure of air traffic over Qatar. The airline said it is working closely with government stakeholders and relevant authorities to support impacted passengers and resume services once it is safe to do so.
The situation continues to evolve rapidly, with international observers monitoring for further developments in what is becoming a highly volatile region.
Wycliffe Nyamasege
