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Aug 24, 2016, 8:00 pm
#1487
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: DUB / DOH
Posts: 693
Hi all, I am flying PVG-DOH-LHR-DUB on QR with the last sector on BA. I booked in economy and later upgraded the 2 sectors on QR to J using miles and Q credits. I had assumed I would get the J baggage allowance due to QR being the most significant carrier, however, I was told that due to one sector not being operated by QR, I would only receive the Y allowance, is this true?
Also, do you think the check in staff at PVG will be knowledgeable about this? If I just play dumb will they assume I get the J allowance?
Also, do you think the check in staff at PVG will be knowledgeable about this? If I just play dumb will they assume I get the J allowance?
Aug 25, 2016, 1:02 am
#1488
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 3,944
knutfin welcome to the QR forum.
The rules are quite clear that only one cabin class upgrade is allowed on any ticket. There is an exception for flights where there is no Business class cabin when two cabin class upgrades are allowed. so a two cabin class upgrade as you are suggesting is not possible.
The rules are quite clear that only one cabin class upgrade is allowed on any ticket. There is an exception for flights where there is no Business class cabin when two cabin class upgrades are allowed. so a two cabin class upgrade as you are suggesting is not possible.
Aug 25, 2016, 1:36 am
#1489
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 3,944
jah718 is your LHR-DUB leg on the same ticket/reservation number as PVG-DOH-LHR?
If not then there are two separate tickets and two separate journeys and your baggage allowance is not the same, nor will you be allowed to check your bags all the way from PVG to DUB but need to collect them in LHR and recheck them.
If they are on the same ticket then the MSC rules dictate that your allowance is that of the PVG-DOH sector and that you can check your baggage thru all the way from PVG to DUB.
If not then there are two separate tickets and two separate journeys and your baggage allowance is not the same, nor will you be allowed to check your bags all the way from PVG to DUB but need to collect them in LHR and recheck them.
If they are on the same ticket then the MSC rules dictate that your allowance is that of the PVG-DOH sector and that you can check your baggage thru all the way from PVG to DUB.
Aug 25, 2016, 1:42 am
#1490
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: DUB / DOH
Posts: 693
Thanks remdk, it is all one booking made directly with Qatar Airways.
This is the response I got from PC Club when I asked why my allowance was only 30KG:
With regards to your email, we wish to inform you that your journey is booked for Shanghai to London Heathrow sector on 08th October 2016 with Qatar Airways and from London Heathrow to Dublin sector on 09th October 2016 with British Airways.
Kindly be informed that, as per Privilege Club policy baggage allowance will be given as per Business class if other airlines segments are not involved in your journey.
This is the response I got from PC Club when I asked why my allowance was only 30KG:
With regards to your email, we wish to inform you that your journey is booked for Shanghai to London Heathrow sector on 08th October 2016 with Qatar Airways and from London Heathrow to Dublin sector on 09th October 2016 with British Airways.
Kindly be informed that, as per Privilege Club policy baggage allowance will be given as per Business class if other airlines segments are not involved in your journey.
Aug 25, 2016, 2:42 am
#1491
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 3,944
jah718 according to http://www.qatarairways.com/sites/Pr...itions.page#15 the only reference to baggage is with regard to purchase of excess baggage allowance is
"Spending Qmiles on excess baggage
15.1 You can redeem Qmiles for up to one (1) excess baggage Award per passenger per flight. Excess baggage awards are available on ticketed bookings on flights marketed and operated by Qatar Airways."
Since IATA resolution 302 included reward tickets in the full text. (No longer available as a webpage) it must be assumed that those rules are valid and not an unpublished 'policy'.
"Spending Qmiles on excess baggage
15.1 You can redeem Qmiles for up to one (1) excess baggage Award per passenger per flight. Excess baggage awards are available on ticketed bookings on flights marketed and operated by Qatar Airways."
Since IATA resolution 302 included reward tickets in the full text. (No longer available as a webpage) it must be assumed that those rules are valid and not an unpublished 'policy'.
Aug 26, 2016, 2:39 am
#1492
Join Date: Jan 2014
Programs: Eurobonus, GarudaMiles, Qmiles
Posts: 66
Qmiles + cash
Dear FT members, would you guys give advice? 
I have a plan to book business class tickets, using Qmiles + cash, from Jakarta to Oslo.
I've seen amount of miles needed for the ticket and surprised that economy class required the same amount. Is this normal?
The ticket I need to book is in "U" class. I've search about this and found out that U is for economy class. Any explanation?
Thank you so much, in advance.
I have a plan to book business class tickets, using Qmiles + cash, from Jakarta to Oslo.
I've seen amount of miles needed for the ticket and surprised that economy class required the same amount. Is this normal?
The ticket I need to book is in "U" class. I've search about this and found out that U is for economy class. Any explanation?
Thank you so much, in advance.
Aug 26, 2016, 3:36 am
#1493
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 3,944
andi1985 Booking class U is for reward tickets and not associated with any particular cabin class.
How many Qmiles were you being charged for each ticket? If it was 150000 then it is a Business class ticket. The Y cost may have been an X2 (Flexi) fare which occurs if Y seat rewards have already been taken. It also occurs with repeated inquiries within a time period (12-24 Hours).
If it is due to repeated inquiries and you have not already booked, wait 24 hours with no further inquiries and try again. Go straight for J class ignoring Y altogether.
How many Qmiles were you being charged for each ticket? If it was 150000 then it is a Business class ticket. The Y cost may have been an X2 (Flexi) fare which occurs if Y seat rewards have already been taken. It also occurs with repeated inquiries within a time period (12-24 Hours).
If it is due to repeated inquiries and you have not already booked, wait 24 hours with no further inquiries and try again. Go straight for J class ignoring Y altogether.
Aug 29, 2016, 12:44 pm
#1494
Join Date: May 2016
Location: SFO, DUS
Programs: BA Gold (OW Emer), TK ELPL (*G), Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, IHG Gold
Posts: 528
Hi all, potentially an easy/stupid question, but I struggle to find the answer myself.
Out of interest, I looked into the possibility to fly from Europe to the US via DOH (with QR). I thought it would be a fun alternative to the otherwise "straight forward" routings by BA, LH, etc..
When I search for flights from various European cities to various US destinations with QR, not even a single flight comes up (using google flights and ITA). Does QR not offer these routes? Is there a particular reason?
Thanks for your answers!
Out of interest, I looked into the possibility to fly from Europe to the US via DOH (with QR). I thought it would be a fun alternative to the otherwise "straight forward" routings by BA, LH, etc..
When I search for flights from various European cities to various US destinations with QR, not even a single flight comes up (using google flights and ITA). Does QR not offer these routes? Is there a particular reason?
Thanks for your answers!
Aug 29, 2016, 2:40 pm
#1495
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,307
It's just wrong, unless your on flyertalk. 
Not sure about QR, but I know I read that EK never filed fares for these routes as they don't expect people to travel in that way. You had to buy 2 separate fares in and out of the Middle East hub, which made it costly.
Not sure about QR, but I know I read that EK never filed fares for these routes as they don't expect people to travel in that way. You had to buy 2 separate fares in and out of the Middle East hub, which made it costly.
Aug 29, 2016, 3:03 pm
#1496
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Göteborg Sweden
Programs: SPG GOLD / BA GOLD/Club Carlson Gold/AMEX Plat.
Posts: 1,043
Hi all, potentially an easy/stupid question, but I struggle to find the answer myself.
Out of interest, I looked into the possibility to fly from Europe to the US via DOH (with QR). I thought it would be a fun alternative to the otherwise "straight forward" routings by BA, LH, etc..
When I search for flights from various European cities to various US destinations with QR, not even a single flight comes up (using google flights and ITA). Does QR not offer these routes? Is there a particular reason?
Thanks for your answers!
Out of interest, I looked into the possibility to fly from Europe to the US via DOH (with QR). I thought it would be a fun alternative to the otherwise "straight forward" routings by BA, LH, etc..
When I search for flights from various European cities to various US destinations with QR, not even a single flight comes up (using google flights and ITA). Does QR not offer these routes? Is there a particular reason?
Thanks for your answers!
Aug 30, 2016, 2:37 am
#1497
Moderator: Qatar Airways
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: LHR/NCE/MIA
Programs: BAEC GfL & GGL, SQ Gold, Amex Centurion, Mucci des Chevaliers des Bons Mots et Qui Savent Moucher
Posts: 8,948
Hi all, potentially an easy/stupid question, but I struggle to find the answer myself.
Out of interest, I looked into the possibility to fly from Europe to the US via DOH (with QR). I thought it would be a fun alternative to the otherwise "straight forward" routings by BA, LH, etc..
When I search for flights from various European cities to various US destinations with QR, not even a single flight comes up (using google flights and ITA). Does QR not offer these routes? Is there a particular reason?
Thanks for your answers!
Out of interest, I looked into the possibility to fly from Europe to the US via DOH (with QR). I thought it would be a fun alternative to the otherwise "straight forward" routings by BA, LH, etc..
When I search for flights from various European cities to various US destinations with QR, not even a single flight comes up (using google flights and ITA). Does QR not offer these routes? Is there a particular reason?
Thanks for your answers!
Sofia, Belgrade, Warsaw, and a couple of others can all be used as starting points to the US via Doha.
M
Aug 31, 2016, 12:06 am
#1498
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: PRG
Programs: BA GGL, FB Plat
Posts: 73
Hi,
QR changed my flight arrival to 1H45M later - what kind of policy they have on cancelling and refunding the ticket do to schedule changes? Do I have a chance to get a refund if I decide not to fly (ticket is I class in January sale)? Thanks for your answers, O
QR changed my flight arrival to 1H45M later - what kind of policy they have on cancelling and refunding the ticket do to schedule changes? Do I have a chance to get a refund if I decide not to fly (ticket is I class in January sale)? Thanks for your answers, O
Aug 31, 2016, 6:31 am
#1499
Moderator: Qatar Airways
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: LHR/NCE/MIA
Programs: BAEC GfL & GGL, SQ Gold, Amex Centurion, Mucci des Chevaliers des Bons Mots et Qui Savent Moucher
Posts: 8,948
If your schedule change was over 2 hours, you'd be given many more options by QR CS, but at 1h45m you will have to see what they can offer you - if you don't want to keep the flights.
M
Aug 31, 2016, 8:12 am
#1500
Join Date: May 2016
Location: SFO, DUS
Programs: BA Gold (OW Emer), TK ELPL (*G), Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, IHG Gold
Posts: 528