Trouble Booking Reward Flights on Qatar
Nov 26, 2015, 12:18 am
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Trouble Booking Reward Flights on Qatar
Hi,
I've had trouble booking return flights on Qatar using Avios...the BA website refuses to price them...
Rang the Gold line and they only way they could do it was to create two separate bookings...
Is this other peoples experience...??
Chris
I've had trouble booking return flights on Qatar using Avios...the BA website refuses to price them...
Rang the Gold line and they only way they could do it was to create two separate bookings...
Is this other peoples experience...??
Chris
Nov 26, 2015, 12:23 am
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Yes, I tried to book GRU EZE on QR a couple of hours ago and that would not work online either. I am averse to phone calls so just went to the QR site and paid for it.
I think there are FTers that consider it wiser to have two separate bookings anyway. Happy you got your tix
I think there are FTers that consider it wiser to have two separate bookings anyway. Happy you got your tix
Nov 26, 2015, 1:00 am
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Didn't know that Qatar flew that route...interesting to know that...
I think there's something dysfunctional with Qatar relationship with One World and BA in particular. I hate the way that I'm denied entry to their "Al Mourjan" main Business Lounge at Doha and you're shuffled off to a lounge dedicated to One World types.
It wouldn't be too bad but for the fact that its right under a huge neon bill board sized sign, that illuminates the whole place, constantly changes colour...and threatens to induce a fit...
Limited booze and food as well...
Chris
I think there's something dysfunctional with Qatar relationship with One World and BA in particular. I hate the way that I'm denied entry to their "Al Mourjan" main Business Lounge at Doha and you're shuffled off to a lounge dedicated to One World types.
It wouldn't be too bad but for the fact that its right under a huge neon bill board sized sign, that illuminates the whole place, constantly changes colour...and threatens to induce a fit...
Limited booze and food as well...
Chris
Nov 26, 2015, 1:50 am
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Yes you are right about two apparent J lounges at DOH but I don't think that's dysfunctional, more gaming the system. I presume you mean you were flying Y but with status because I went to the Al Mourjan lounge on a CX J ticket. The OneWorld status lounge is a better option if you like to serve your self rather than be fussed over.
Of course in a parallel universe there is probably a Qatari making exactly the same argument about Galleries First and the Concorde Room at T5.
As for the award system not working, I don't have a clue why they cannot be booked online.
Of course in a parallel universe there is probably a Qatari making exactly the same argument about Galleries First and the Concorde Room at T5.
As for the award system not working, I don't have a clue why they cannot be booked online.
Nov 26, 2015, 2:35 am
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Nov 26, 2015, 2:40 am
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They are just following BA's lead, where you have the CCR at LHR for BA F passengers and a separate F lounge for Emerald passengers.
Nov 26, 2015, 3:09 am
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The lounge access query is regularly discussed on the QR Forum. Don't be shy - come say hi.
Nov 26, 2015, 3:30 am
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Didn't know that Qatar flew that route...interesting to know that...
I think there's something dysfunctional with Qatar relationship with One World and BA in particular. I hate the way that I'm denied entry to their "Al Mourjan" main Business Lounge at Doha and you're shuffled off to a lounge dedicated to One World types.
It wouldn't be too bad but for the fact that its right under a huge neon bill board sized sign, that illuminates the whole place, constantly changes colour...and threatens to induce a fit...
Limited booze and food as well...
Chris
I think there's something dysfunctional with Qatar relationship with One World and BA in particular. I hate the way that I'm denied entry to their "Al Mourjan" main Business Lounge at Doha and you're shuffled off to a lounge dedicated to One World types.
It wouldn't be too bad but for the fact that its right under a huge neon bill board sized sign, that illuminates the whole place, constantly changes colour...and threatens to induce a fit...
Limited booze and food as well...
Chris
Nov 26, 2015, 3:38 am
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. Its return RUH to DOH on 31st Dec. Qatar F class out and economy back. Cost 18k and 4.5k avios respectively + about 40 quid in total (can't remember the split between the flights).Why F class on such a short flight...?? Because the immigration queues at DOH are rubbish
and on New Years eve will be even more so. However, if you fly F class on Qatar, you can simply exit stage left through a dedicated lounge with its own immigration officers 
.This will save about an hour of waiting and means I shall be in the W Hotel, drink in hand and surrounded by off duty Qatar stewardess all the sooner
No point in paying for F on the way back as I've been upgraded on 2 out of 2 flights so far anyway.
Happy New Year...Chris ^
Nov 26, 2015, 4:06 am
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Alt least I'm happy about the flight . Its return RUH to DOH on 31st Dec. Qatar F class out and economy back. Cost 18k and 4.5k avios respectively + about 40 quid in total (can't remember the split between the flights).
Why F class on such a short flight...?? Because the immigration queues at DOH are rubbish and on New Years eve will be even more so. However, if you fly F class on Qatar, you can simply exit stage left through a dedicated lounge with its own immigration officers .
This will save about an hour of waiting and means I shall be in the W Hotel, drink in hand and surrounded by off duty Qatar stewardess all the sooner
No point in paying for F on the way back as I've been upgraded on 2 out of 2 flights so far anyway.
Happy New Year...Chris ^
. Its return RUH to DOH on 31st Dec. Qatar F class out and economy back. Cost 18k and 4.5k avios respectively + about 40 quid in total (can't remember the split between the flights).Why F class on such a short flight...?? Because the immigration queues at DOH are rubbish
and on New Years eve will be even more so. However, if you fly F class on Qatar, you can simply exit stage left through a dedicated lounge with its own immigration officers .This will save about an hour of waiting and means I shall be in the W Hotel, drink in hand and surrounded by off duty Qatar stewardess all the sooner
No point in paying for F on the way back as I've been upgraded on 2 out of 2 flights so far anyway.
Happy New Year...Chris ^
Nov 26, 2015, 4:14 am
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I've noticed that ba.com has a problem pricing QR reward itineraries where neither the departure or arrival point is in the UK. It's also far from uncommon for QR rewards to disappear completely on occasions. I haven't experienced the problem with 2 distinct booking though.
Nov 26, 2015, 4:16 am
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Nov 26, 2015, 4:20 am
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You'll need to contact Al Maha Services - info on this website http://www.al-mahaservices.com/qrsos-web/services.html
Ignore the payment info, just find the email address at the bottom, and get in touch with them.
We have had mixed reports on the QR Forum, with some claiming it is only available to QR Privilege Club Gold and Platinum, and others claiming OWE have access too.
Ignore the payment info, just find the email address at the bottom, and get in touch with them.
We have had mixed reports on the QR Forum, with some claiming it is only available to QR Privilege Club Gold and Platinum, and others claiming OWE have access too.