Qatar airways pnh to cdg what is the best way to upgrade ?
Jul 20, 2015, 11:21 pm
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Qatar airways pnh to cdg what is the best way to upgrade ?
Hey so i have a flight in 15 days or so and i really want to be in business class.
I have two different options : using a complicated qmiles transfer or trying to buy one at the check in counter... But i m not sure if they let that happen much. If it can help im a silver privilege club member, and hit the status just a week ago...
If you have any advice, let me know please !
Thanks
PS im not sure if this topic is in the right place in the forum, im new sorry about that
I have two different options : using a complicated qmiles transfer or trying to buy one at the check in counter... But i m not sure if they let that happen much. If it can help im a silver privilege club member, and hit the status just a week ago...
If you have any advice, let me know please !
Thanks
PS im not sure if this topic is in the right place in the forum, im new sorry about that
Last edited by cporte; Jul 20, 2015 at 11:28 pm Reason: Adding ps
Jul 21, 2015, 12:35 am
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Jul 21, 2015, 2:11 am
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Hello cporte and welcome to FlyerTalk!
As far as I know, they don't let you pay for upgrades at the counter. However, at many airports you can upgrade at the counter if you have miles with QR. Last I checked, those were only one-segment upgrades though (not sure how it is handled at PNH since it is a tag-on)
Alternatively you can request an upgrade beforehand (again with QMiles), but success is not guaranteed there, even if the business class cabin is almost empty.
Lastly, there are sometimes upgrade offers sent by email a few days before the flight. If you are lucky, you will get one of those and can pay for it then. And if you are one of those really really very lucky people, you get an opup. But don't count on it
So if you REALLY want to be in business class, your safest bet would obviously be to change the ticket to a business class ticket.. Depending on the route and availability, you might even get away cheaper than when paying for an upgrade via mail-offer.
If you want to go the miles route, be sure to check beforehand if an upgrade is even available for the whole route (call them for that). Would be a pity if you paid for a miles transfer (i think you have to pay with QR?) and then the upgrade didn't go through..
As far as I know, they don't let you pay for upgrades at the counter. However, at many airports you can upgrade at the counter if you have miles with QR. Last I checked, those were only one-segment upgrades though (not sure how it is handled at PNH since it is a tag-on)
Alternatively you can request an upgrade beforehand (again with QMiles), but success is not guaranteed there, even if the business class cabin is almost empty.
Lastly, there are sometimes upgrade offers sent by email a few days before the flight. If you are lucky, you will get one of those and can pay for it then. And if you are one of those really really very lucky people, you get an opup. But don't count on it
So if you REALLY want to be in business class, your safest bet would obviously be to change the ticket to a business class ticket.. Depending on the route and availability, you might even get away cheaper than when paying for an upgrade via mail-offer.
If you want to go the miles route, be sure to check beforehand if an upgrade is even available for the whole route (call them for that). Would be a pity if you paid for a miles transfer (i think you have to pay with QR?) and then the upgrade didn't go through..
Jul 21, 2015, 5:46 am
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Hello cporte and welcome to FlyerTalk!
As far as I know, they don't let you pay for upgrades at the counter. However, at many airports you can upgrade at the counter if you have miles with QR. Last I checked, those were only one-segment upgrades though (not sure how it is handled at PNH since it is a tag-on)
Alternatively you can request an upgrade beforehand (again with QMiles), but success is not guaranteed there, even if the business class cabin is almost empty.
Lastly, there are sometimes upgrade offers sent by email a few days before the flight. If you are lucky, you will get one of those and can pay for it then. And if you are one of those really really very lucky people, you get an opup. But don't count on it
So if you REALLY want to be in business class, your safest bet would obviously be to change the ticket to a business class ticket.. Depending on the route and availability, you might even get away cheaper than when paying for an upgrade via mail-offer.
If you want to go the miles route, be sure to check beforehand if an upgrade is even available for the whole route (call them for that). Would be a pity if you paid for a miles transfer (i think you have to pay with QR?) and then the upgrade didn't go through..
As far as I know, they don't let you pay for upgrades at the counter. However, at many airports you can upgrade at the counter if you have miles with QR. Last I checked, those were only one-segment upgrades though (not sure how it is handled at PNH since it is a tag-on)
Alternatively you can request an upgrade beforehand (again with QMiles), but success is not guaranteed there, even if the business class cabin is almost empty.
Lastly, there are sometimes upgrade offers sent by email a few days before the flight. If you are lucky, you will get one of those and can pay for it then. And if you are one of those really really very lucky people, you get an opup. But don't count on it
So if you REALLY want to be in business class, your safest bet would obviously be to change the ticket to a business class ticket.. Depending on the route and availability, you might even get away cheaper than when paying for an upgrade via mail-offer.
If you want to go the miles route, be sure to check beforehand if an upgrade is even available for the whole route (call them for that). Would be a pity if you paid for a miles transfer (i think you have to pay with QR?) and then the upgrade didn't go through..
The best solution is to transfer the qmiles to my account and then wait at the counter ?
I checked with the company i bought tickets from and the upgrade is 1500€ so not worth it i Think.
According to expertflyer there still are many seats available in business class so i think id better wait.
Also i have one last option, not very honest though : i have crutches and maybe i could arrive with it and they probably would treat me differently? With airasia i had better seat and offered a wheelchair lol
Jul 21, 2015, 5:56 am
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Almost certainly not. You may well risk being offloaded from the flight if you claim that due to your condition you cannot travel in economy. Or depending on your condition they may require confirmation from a doctor that you are fit to travel.
Jul 21, 2015, 6:04 am
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when flying air asia I actually really needed the crutches
Jul 21, 2015, 6:18 am
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The problem with upgrading at the counter is that it is only for one segment (last i checked), not for the whole itinerary. I don't know how this is handled in PNH, or if it is at all possible (does just the stretch PNH-DOH count? or do they split it as PNH-SGN-DOH?). Not all airports allow upgrading at the counter, so there's more risk still.
Maybe someone on here has experience on this particular route.
Also to note: IF it is possible to upgrade at PNH, you could of course also upgrade the next segment once you arrive at DOH, too. However, in total this will cost you more miles than an upgrade prior to your flight for the whole route.
I never succeeded in getting an upgrade for the whole route though.
Jul 21, 2015, 10:05 am
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Sorry, but you won't be able to upgrade at the airport in PNH. There is one QR floating Angel only, but the check in is done by Cambodian Airport team, not QR staff. If you are in PNH, I would suggest going to the QR office in PNH located in the newest tall building on Manivong if you have time. Face to face is always better than by phone, here. However, be also prepared for a polite smiling negative, as well as polite smiling positive if at all possible. But they could possibly help with complicated q-miles transfer - but not at the airport for sure, for q miles. Enjoy PNH by the way, i do...
Jul 21, 2015, 11:08 pm
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What a mess to upgrade... And I dont want to waste my time in holidays ahah
So business will probably be for next time... Thanks very much for the help !!
Jul 21, 2015, 11:11 pm
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Sorry, but you won't be able to upgrade at the airport in PNH. There is one QR floating Angel only, but the check in is done by Cambodian Airport team, not QR staff. If you are in PNH, I would suggest going to the QR office in PNH located in the newest tall building on Manivong if you have time. Face to face is always better than by phone, here. However, be also prepared for a polite smiling negative, as well as polite smiling positive if at all possible. But they could possibly help with complicated q-miles transfer - but not at the airport for sure, for q miles. Enjoy PNH by the way, i do...
Ok yeah i thought of going to the office but such a struggle... I wish i had booked with qatar airways directly it probably would have been simpler... Thank you for the advice, if i have time i will try to go to their office
Yes phnom penh is amazing!
Thank you
Jul 22, 2015, 6:30 am
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Sorry, but you won't be able to upgrade at the airport in PNH. There is one QR floating Angel only, but the check in is done by Cambodian Airport team, not QR staff. If you are in PNH, I would suggest going to the QR office in PNH located in the newest tall building on Manivong if you have time. Face to face is always better than by phone, here. However, be also prepared for a polite smiling negative, as well as polite smiling positive if at all possible. But they could possibly help with complicated q-miles transfer - but not at the airport for sure, for q miles. Enjoy PNH by the way, i do...
Jul 23, 2015, 9:22 am
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Clearly, you have personal experience of PNH and I have absolutely zilch, but the QR website does say this service is now available at PNH (and it has been regularly updated when new airports are included in the scheme).
Jul 24, 2015, 1:31 am
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Hi everyone,
I think a better way to upgrade now, instead of calling Privilege Club, is to use British Airway's website to check for award flights and award upgrades. As both airlines are members of oneworld, all you have to do is type in the DOH to CDG sector and it will tell you if any business or first class award tickets are available.
I think a better way to upgrade now, instead of calling Privilege Club, is to use British Airway's website to check for award flights and award upgrades. As both airlines are members of oneworld, all you have to do is type in the DOH to CDG sector and it will tell you if any business or first class award tickets are available.
Jul 25, 2015, 7:30 am
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Hi everyone,
I think a better way to upgrade now, instead of calling Privilege Club, is to use British Airway's website to check for award flights and award upgrades. As both airlines are members of oneworld, all you have to do is type in the DOH to CDG sector and it will tell you if any business or first class award tickets are available.
I think a better way to upgrade now, instead of calling Privilege Club, is to use British Airway's website to check for award flights and award upgrades. As both airlines are members of oneworld, all you have to do is type in the DOH to CDG sector and it will tell you if any business or first class award tickets are available.
If you have a BA website link that shows Cambodia, appreciate if you could share it.. Tks