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Jan 31, 2015, 11:55 am
#556
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: MAN
Programs: SPG, BAEC, MR
Posts: 38
Can I take advantage of this?
My fiancé and I are getting married in Thailand. About 20-30 of our party are flying QR out of Manchester.
Any way I can leverage this? I had hoped to claim everyone's QMiles for myself but it looks like I'd be charged $15/1000 miles which makes it pointless.
Any way I can leverage this? I had hoped to claim everyone's QMiles for myself but it looks like I'd be charged $15/1000 miles which makes it pointless.
Jan 31, 2015, 1:04 pm
#557
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: London
Posts: 17,007
You can arrange for a group fare [and you should, as otherwise you may find that there are not 30 cheap seats for sale on the aircraft]. 20-30 is not otherwise commercially significant to QR.
As with all frequent flier programmes, the miles accrue to the person who sits in the seat, not the purchaser or arranger of the ticket. You can pool up to 9 people's miles in a family account, with proof of your familial relationship with them.
Feb 1, 2015, 6:48 am
#559
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: London
Posts: 17,007
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Charges for transferring Avios
(Charges include any taxes applicable)
Number of Avios points
GBP USD EUR CHF
0 to 999 Transfer of Avios points is unavailable
1,000 to 6,000 25.00 45.00 30.00 45.00
7,000 to 12,000 65.00 110.00 75.00 110.00
13,000 to 18,000 100.00 170.00 115.00 170.00
19,000 to 24,000 140.00 230.00 160.00 230.00
25,000 to 27,000 175.00 290.00 200.00 290.00
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Feb 1, 2015, 10:35 am
#561
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: UK
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 2,422
Feb 1, 2015, 11:16 am
#562
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 778
Congratulations on your forthcoming nuptials.
Are you paying for all your guests' flights?
If not, then it is a little selfish to expect them to transfer their hard earned Avios to you when you have chosen to marry in Thailand, and they have decided to fly to support you on your special day. Surely it is up to them to get the benefit of the Avios points to fly to a destination of their choice?
If you are paying for their flights then I will be quiet...
Are you paying for all your guests' flights?
If not, then it is a little selfish to expect them to transfer their hard earned Avios to you when you have chosen to marry in Thailand, and they have decided to fly to support you on your special day. Surely it is up to them to get the benefit of the Avios points to fly to a destination of their choice?
If you are paying for their flights then I will be quiet...
Feb 10, 2015, 3:24 am
#563
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 12
Hello flying people.
In a few weeks I'll be flying economy to Phuket from Manchester via Doha. Originally the flight from Doha to Phuket was meant to do a stopover in Kuala Lumpur for a while but since then the schedule has changed (twice) and now the flight to Phuket is direct from Doha but with a 7.25 hour stopover in Doha.
Just wondering if, in your experienced opinions, it'd be worth contacting Qatar Airways to see if we can get access to a hotel or free access to the airport lounge. I realise they put you up in a hotel if it reaches the 8 hour mark but I was hoping they might take pity seeing as it's so close. I realise I'm probably very naive to think this.
Also they've changed the plane from DOH to HKT from an Airbus 330 to a Boeing 787 which apparently has no legroom whatsoever so if we can't get access to something comfortable during the time between flights we'll be looking at 14hrs of misery.
Cheers!
In a few weeks I'll be flying economy to Phuket from Manchester via Doha. Originally the flight from Doha to Phuket was meant to do a stopover in Kuala Lumpur for a while but since then the schedule has changed (twice) and now the flight to Phuket is direct from Doha but with a 7.25 hour stopover in Doha.
Just wondering if, in your experienced opinions, it'd be worth contacting Qatar Airways to see if we can get access to a hotel or free access to the airport lounge. I realise they put you up in a hotel if it reaches the 8 hour mark but I was hoping they might take pity seeing as it's so close. I realise I'm probably very naive to think this.
Also they've changed the plane from DOH to HKT from an Airbus 330 to a Boeing 787 which apparently has no legroom whatsoever so if we can't get access to something comfortable during the time between flights we'll be looking at 14hrs of misery.
Cheers!
Feb 10, 2015, 5:52 am
#564
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: UK
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 2,422
Hello flying people.
In a few weeks I'll be flying economy to Phuket from Manchester via Doha. Originally the flight from Doha to Phuket was meant to do a stopover in Kuala Lumpur for a while but since then the schedule has changed (twice) and now the flight to Phuket is direct from Doha but with a 7.25 hour stopover in Doha.
Just wondering if, in your experienced opinions, it'd be worth contacting Qatar Airways to see if we can get access to a hotel or free access to the airport lounge. I realise they put you up in a hotel if it reaches the 8 hour mark but I was hoping they might take pity seeing as it's so close. I realise I'm probably very naive to think this.
Also they've changed the plane from DOH to HKT from an Airbus 330 to a Boeing 787 which apparently has no legroom whatsoever so if we can't get access to something comfortable during the time between flights we'll be looking at 14hrs of misery.
Cheers!
In a few weeks I'll be flying economy to Phuket from Manchester via Doha. Originally the flight from Doha to Phuket was meant to do a stopover in Kuala Lumpur for a while but since then the schedule has changed (twice) and now the flight to Phuket is direct from Doha but with a 7.25 hour stopover in Doha.
Just wondering if, in your experienced opinions, it'd be worth contacting Qatar Airways to see if we can get access to a hotel or free access to the airport lounge. I realise they put you up in a hotel if it reaches the 8 hour mark but I was hoping they might take pity seeing as it's so close. I realise I'm probably very naive to think this.
Also they've changed the plane from DOH to HKT from an Airbus 330 to a Boeing 787 which apparently has no legroom whatsoever so if we can't get access to something comfortable during the time between flights we'll be looking at 14hrs of misery.
Cheers!
Unfortunately schedules do change and with QR they seem to change more than most, including the aircraft swaps at short notice.
I don't think they will offer you anything on the connection as even in business class your lay over would need to be more than 8 hours for any extra assistance.
There is paid lounge access via Al-Maha at HIA which I haven't used but perhaps someone who has can fill you in on the details or you can email [email protected]
Feb 10, 2015, 6:41 am
#565
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 12
Cheers, Steve.
Wasn't really optimistic about any sympathy so I think we'll just have to see if we can a) get into the lounge, b) go to the "quiet room" and try to have a bit of a kip*, or c) both.
* not sure how we'd make sure our hand luggage was safe while we're sleeping unless we take it in shifts.
Wasn't really optimistic about any sympathy so I think we'll just have to see if we can a) get into the lounge, b) go to the "quiet room" and try to have a bit of a kip*, or c) both.
* not sure how we'd make sure our hand luggage was safe while we're sleeping unless we take it in shifts.
Feb 11, 2015, 2:15 am
#568
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: UK
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 2,422
ETA: As you seem to be looking forward to your flight and DOH lounge experience perhaps this review would be helpful
http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.c...a-airport-doh/
Last edited by Steve_ZA; Feb 11, 2015 at 2:21 am
Feb 11, 2015, 2:24 am
#569
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 41
Correct, the champagne is too
ETA: As you seem to be looking forward to your flight and DOH lounge experience perhaps this review would be helpful
http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.c...a-airport-doh/
ETA: As you seem to be looking forward to your flight and DOH lounge experience perhaps this review would be helpful
http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.c...a-airport-doh/
Thank you for confirming, I saw some reviews but never saw any costs. Unfortunately, I cant drink "fizzy" drinks due to my IBS, do they have a good selection of wines and whisky? (both lounge and in-flight?)
I am very much looking forward to my journey (home lol) and I love flying as it is. Thank you for the link, i'll have a read now!
Feb 11, 2015, 6:03 pm
#570
Join Date: Feb 2015
Programs: AA, QR
Posts: 3
I can't get a response from the Qatar Airways Customer Service in The USA, even after speaking to their office in Doha. This was regarding a request to cancel my bookings for medical reasons. Can anyone help me contact their global Marketing team (phone or e-mail) to see if I can get a written response to my request?