Originally Posted by
bertheike
...But the question about EY and QR is still open. What is the difference, if them be a Partner Airline ( EY ) or a oneworld member as / QR ) ? Any different rules ?
There are, in fact, some connections allowed in Doha using QR that are only allowed using QR.
These are the only awards that are specific in that regard. All other awards go by published fares and and allowed 3rd region connections (which are pretty limited.) As well as some other rules.
You can see the allowed 3rd-zone connections (including the QR/DOH-specific ones) here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/541310...n/photostream/