Qatar Airways (QR) will continue operating fewer flights on four routes between Hamad International Airport (DOH) and the United States during the Northern Winter 2026/27 schedule. The revised plans show reduced frequencies to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and Miami International Airport (MIA).
The updated schedule covers services from September 16, 2026, through March 24, 2027. Based on the airline’s latest operational filing, first submitted on June 14, 2026, the carrier has opted to retain lower frequencies on these routes instead of restoring them to previous service levels.
Four US Routes Remain Reduced
Qatar Airways will keep scaled-back operations on four American destinations throughout the winter season, affecting services on both the East Coast and West Coast.
Flights between Doha and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) will continue at four weekly services, down from seven, using the Airbus A350-1000. Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) will also remain at four weekly flights instead of daily service, with the Airbus A350-900 operating the route.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will continue with four weekly flights compared to the previous seven, operated by the Airbus A350-1000. Meanwhile, Miami International Airport (MIA) will maintain seven weekly departures rather than the earlier 10 weekly services, also using the Airbus A350-1000.
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Qatar’s North America Schedule
The rest of Qatar Airways’ North American network remains unchanged under the current winter schedule. The latest filing outlines the following frequencies:
| Route | Frequency | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|
| Doha – Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) | 4 weekly (from 7) | A350-1000 |
| Doha – Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) | 4 weekly (from 7) | A350-900 |
| Doha – Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) | 1 daily | 777-300ER |
| Doha – Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) | 2 daily | A350-1000 |
| Doha – George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | 1 daily | A350-1000 |
| Doha – Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | 4 weekly (from 7) | A350-1000 |
| Doha – Miami International Airport (MIA) | 7 weekly (from 10) | A350-1000 |
| Doha – Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL) | 1 daily | A350-1000 |
| Doha – John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | 18 weekly | 777-300ER / A350-900 |
| Doha – Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) | 1 daily | A350-900 |
| Doha – San Francisco International Airport (SFO) | 4 weekly | A350-1000 |
| Doha – Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | 1 daily | 777-300ER |
| Doha – Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) | 1 daily | A350-1000 |
| Doha – Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) | 10 weekly | 777-300ER / A350-900 |
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Fleet Deployment for Qatar’s New Routes
Qatar Airways continues to rely on its widebody fleet for services across North America. The Airbus A350-1000 remains the primary aircraft on several routes, including Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), George Bush Airport (IAH), San Francisco (SFO), Atlanta (ATL), Los Angeles (LAX), and Miami (MIA).
The Airbus A350-900 is assigned to Boston Logan (BOS), Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), and selected John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Washington (IAD) flights. The Boeing 777-300ER also continues to operate routes including Chicago (ORD), Seattle (SEA), and portions of the John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Washington (IAD) schedules.
The current frequencies reflect the airline’s latest winter planning and remain subject to revision before the season begins. As is common with seasonal schedules, Qatar Airways may adjust frequencies depending on passenger demand and aircraft availability before operations commence.