Yes, Qatar Airways has a 24-hour cancellation policy that allows passengers to cancel their flight within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund, provided certain conditions are met. This policy mainly applies if the ticket was booked directly through Qatar Airways’ official website, mobile app, or customer service. To qualify, the flight must be scheduled to depart at least seven days after the booking is made. This rule follows the standard set by the U.S. Department of Transportation for flights to or from the United States, but Qatar Airways applies it in many other cases as well. If the booking meets these requirements and the cancellation is made within 24 hours, a full refund is issued to the original method of payment with no penalty or fee.

However, if the ticket was booked through a third-party travel agency or website, the 24-hour cancellation policy may not apply in the same way, and refund eligibility would be subject to the agency’s own terms. In those cases, passengers must contact the agency to request a cancellation or refund. Additionally, the 24-hour policy usually does not apply to tickets purchased using travel vouchers, frequent flyer miles, or special promotional fares.

After the 24-hour window has passed, standard fare rules apply, and whether or not you can get a refund depends on the type of ticket you purchased. Refundable fares may still be eligible for a full refund, while non-refundable fares may only be changed or canceled for a fee, or may result in a travel credit instead of a refund. It’s also important to know that the 24-hour cancellation rule is not available for every route or ticket type, so passengers are strongly encouraged to read the fare rules before confirming a booking.

If a traveler cancels within 24 hours but does not meet the specific conditions, such as booking too close to the departure time, the airline may charge a fee or deny a refund. In such cases, contacting Qatar Airways customer service directly may help clarify the situation or offer alternative solutions. Sometimes exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis, but they are not guaranteed.

In conclusion, Qatar Airways does offer a 24-hour cancellation policy, but it is only valid for bookings made directly with the airline and for flights departing more than seven days later. Refunds are given in full with no penalty if all conditions are met. This policy gives passengers a short window to correct mistakes or change plans without losing money, but it is limited by specific rules and exceptions. Always check the fare terms and cancellation conditions at the time of booking to ensure you qualify for a 24-hour refund.