R class no BAEC tier points or Avios
Nov 2, 2016, 5:54 am
#1
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R class no BAEC tier points or Avios
Hello
I spoke to somebody at BAEC who confirmed that at Qatar's behest you can earn neither BAEC tier points or Avios when you make an R class booking. Qatar requested it as part of their code sharing agreement with BA and it is likely to be like this for the foreseeable future. Time to rebel... BA lady was incredibly apologetic!
I spoke to somebody at BAEC who confirmed that at Qatar's behest you can earn neither BAEC tier points or Avios when you make an R class booking. Qatar requested it as part of their code sharing agreement with BA and it is likely to be like this for the foreseeable future. Time to rebel... BA lady was incredibly apologetic!
Nov 2, 2016, 5:58 am
#2
Moderator: Qatar Airways
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Thanks for posting!
I have quoted your post on the BA Forum, as it is more relevant there.
I may move this thread in its entirety over eventually, but I think for now it can sit here as there are many QR flyers who credit to BAEC.
M
I have quoted your post on the BA Forum, as it is more relevant there.
I may move this thread in its entirety over eventually, but I think for now it can sit here as there are many QR flyers who credit to BAEC.
M
Nov 2, 2016, 6:16 am
#3
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What about for bookings made prior to this change?
Nov 2, 2016, 6:16 am
#4
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Thank you it is not good news as they are making it very difficult to buy in I ticket class which is the other discounted business fare they quote
Nov 2, 2016, 6:30 am
#5
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Really hope this would be a mistake. I have R-class booking for tomorrow 
Nov 2, 2016, 6:34 am
#6
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Just don't use R class on Qatar 
Nov 2, 2016, 7:25 am
#7
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See this thread: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...usiness-3.html
It was on the BA site as earning from 01 May but has quietly disappeared over the last few days. Hopefully a mistake.
It was on the BA site as earning from 01 May but has quietly disappeared over the last few days. Hopefully a mistake.
Nov 2, 2016, 8:13 am
#8
Join Date: Jun 2016
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When using the Avios calculator it still mentions "R"
Business (C, J, D, I, R)
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EDIT: It is not shown on the info page anymore, there is only C,J,D,I
Business (C, J, D, I, R)
3559,140
EDIT: It is not shown on the info page anymore, there is only C,J,D,I
Nov 2, 2016, 8:15 am
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Nov 2, 2016, 8:21 am
#10
Join Date: Jun 2016
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Seems that you can't credit R to BAEC anymore 
Nov 2, 2016, 9:23 am
#11
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Nov 2, 2016, 9:24 am
#12
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I have a booking for next March / April, R outbound / I inbound. have just e-mailed QR customer service and asked for confirmation that the change will not apply to existing bookings. Will update in due course.
Nov 2, 2016, 11:21 am
#13
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Very worried too for my PSA-AKL-TXL flight in R class in February as was relying on the TP for this flight.
Nov 2, 2016, 11:55 am
#14
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From a QRPC perspective, the bookings will still earn with that program.
It is the relationship between BAEC and QR which is changing - that, regrettably, may be a harder one to negotiate from a customer perspective.
M
It is the relationship between BAEC and QR which is changing - that, regrettably, may be a harder one to negotiate from a customer perspective.
M
Nov 2, 2016, 1:13 pm
#15
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I'm not skilled enough to screen shot, but GGL line just confirmed no earning. I said that if you go onto the Avios Calculator, R still shows up. They were not interested and said to contact Qatar and make my case. I have a feeling we all know how that will go. My approach will be a complimentary bump to "I" fare. Though that's going to be a stretch...