Doha: Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways said on Sunday they would enforce the new rules governing entry to the United States following President Donald Trump's temporary order restricting arrivals from seven Muslim countries.
A spokesperson for Qatar Airways said it would only carry passengers to the US who had the correct documentation.
"We are enforcing the new rules," said the official.
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways said it will apply restrictions on its US routes "effective immediately".
Citizens of the affected countries will need to have a valid US permanent residency card, known as the "Green Card" or a diplomatic visa to travel, an Etihad spokesperson said in a statement.Also Read: 5 Iraqis, 1 Yemeni Barred From Cairo-New York Flight After Trump Ban
Qatar Airways also posted a "travel alert" online today, listing the paperwork required by citizens of the seven countries.
These included the "Green Card" and government and diplomatic visas.
Both Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways fly off New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC and Dallas.
The Qatari carrier also flies to nine other US destinations, including Atlanta.Also Read: Iran Says to Ban US Visitors in Retaliation to Trump Move
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