aircraft changes
Jul 1, 2015, 11:42 pm
#16
Join Date: May 2006
Location: NBO, MEL
Programs: QR Platinum, TK Elite
Posts: 1,357
My flight for 24 November QR2 has also changed to the A330. I called QR and asked to be changed to the earlier flight which is the A380.
The only reason I found out is my travel agent called me. There was no notification whatsoever from QR.
The only reason I found out is my travel agent called me. There was no notification whatsoever from QR.
Jul 2, 2015, 7:55 am
#19
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
Jul 2, 2015, 9:19 am
#20
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: UK
Programs: BAEC GGL/Gold, Flying Blue Silver, All Accor Gold, Hilton Honours Diamond,
Posts: 527
The only thing for certain is that the aircraft used LHR-DOH will continue to change frequently as Qatar manage demand, supply and yields.
The winter timetable now shows a significant increase in capacity over the 6 daily flights especially in economy on the route during the quieter winter months which they will need to fill. The positive should be lots of competitive fares on offer.
You book your flight and take your chance on the aircraft finally operating the your flight. Overtime the chances of getting an old style seat should reduce as more new aircraft are added to the fleet and older aircraft receive seat upgrade programmes.
Meanwhile assume the worst and hopefully be pleasantly surprised. If you want certainty of aircraft don't book to fly with Qatar.
The winter timetable now shows a significant increase in capacity over the 6 daily flights especially in economy on the route during the quieter winter months which they will need to fill. The positive should be lots of competitive fares on offer.
You book your flight and take your chance on the aircraft finally operating the your flight. Overtime the chances of getting an old style seat should reduce as more new aircraft are added to the fleet and older aircraft receive seat upgrade programmes.
Meanwhile assume the worst and hopefully be pleasantly surprised. If you want certainty of aircraft don't book to fly with Qatar.
Jul 2, 2015, 9:39 am
#21
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 404
Interesting that the 80 gets the morning slot which is the same as EY. I went for QR in the end because they had the evening 80 slot which worked very well for a working day. Is the intention that the 80 serves as a business networking flight and sleep not the priority? It would make sense with the lounge? I'm guessing it is not so much that but getting the best pax usage and getting as many pax as possible connected through DOH.
Jul 2, 2015, 8:08 pm
#22
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 842
The change is due to QR finally getting the slots they need to have a unified schedule on the morning arrivals into LHR, this flight (QR009) needs the A380 before QR001 as it is the only flight at that time and caters to a lot of connections on both ends. QR001 on the other hand has another flight just after it QR015 which means it can operate with smaller aircraft.
For people booked on QR001/2 and now getting the A330-300, have a look at this:
https://instagram.com/p/4p2Mh7jaKD/?...=k.....wannabe
https://instagram.com/p/4p1-mejaJo/?...=k.....wannabe
For people booked on QR001/2 and now getting the A330-300, have a look at this:
https://instagram.com/p/4p2Mh7jaKD/?...=k.....wannabe
https://instagram.com/p/4p1-mejaJo/?...=k.....wannabe
Last edited by N1Rotate; Jul 2, 2015 at 8:13 pm
Jul 2, 2015, 8:41 pm
#23
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Gold, Le Club Platinum, SPG Gold, SLH Honoured
Posts: 38
For people booked on QR001/2 and now getting the A330-300, have a look at this:
https://instagram.com/p/4p2Mh7jaKD/?...=k.....wannabe
https://instagram.com/p/4p1-mejaJo/?...=k.....wannabe
https://instagram.com/p/4p2Mh7jaKD/?...=k.....wannabe
https://instagram.com/p/4p1-mejaJo/?...=k.....wannabe
Jul 28, 2015, 3:43 am
#24
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: London
Posts: 878
I'm also booked on QR2 in November and just figured out that the plane has been switched to a 333. Very disappointing as this is an overnight flight 
Anyone knows if this a333 features the new business class?
Anyone knows if this a333 features the new business class?
Last edited by koroleon; Jul 28, 2015 at 3:49 am
Jul 28, 2015, 8:23 am
#25
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 404
The change is due to QR finally getting the slots they need to have a unified schedule on the morning arrivals into LHR, this flight (QR009) needs the A380 before QR001 as it is the only flight at that time and caters to a lot of connections on both ends. QR001 on the other hand has another flight just after it QR015 which means it can operate with smaller aircraft.
For people booked on QR001/2 and now getting the A330-300, have a look at this:
https://instagram.com/p/4p2Mh7jaKD/?...=k.....wannabe
https://instagram.com/p/4p1-mejaJo/?...=k.....wannabe
For people booked on QR001/2 and now getting the A330-300, have a look at this:
https://instagram.com/p/4p2Mh7jaKD/?...=k.....wannabe
https://instagram.com/p/4p1-mejaJo/?...=k.....wannabe
Jul 28, 2015, 10:13 am
#27
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Paris
Programs: Flying Blue Plat, BA Gold
Posts: 48
I've been on QR1/2 3 times in the past fortnight and it was packed to the rafters on all 6 flights, but I guess that's just high summer.
But I've got used to the changes now, had one flight go from 777 to 787 to 320 to 330... go figure!
But I've got used to the changes now, had one flight go from 777 to 787 to 320 to 330... go figure!
Jul 28, 2015, 1:46 pm
#29
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: LAS
Posts: 174
I was just printing out my itin for a FRA-DOH-BKK out and back next week and noticed that QR has changed both my A350 flights (QR67/68) to A330-200s. No notice of change from QR.
I was taking this trip essentially to try out J on the 359, so I'll be calling later this afternoon to cancel. What a disappointment.
I was taking this trip essentially to try out J on the 359, so I'll be calling later this afternoon to cancel. What a disappointment.
Jul 28, 2015, 2:29 pm
#30
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: DWC
Programs: OWS, *A G
Posts: 626
I was just printing out my itin for a FRA-DOH-BKK out and back next week and noticed that QR has changed both my A350 flights (QR67/68) to A330-200s. No notice of change from QR.
I was taking this trip essentially to try out J on the 359, so I'll be calling later this afternoon to cancel. What a disappointment.
I was taking this trip essentially to try out J on the 359, so I'll be calling later this afternoon to cancel. What a disappointment.
Nevertheless do keep us posted of how you get on with them. ^