Originally Posted by
ejh25
By way of outbound routing, you should look at IAD options. IAD-DOH-MLE on QR is possible with UA miles.
Originally Posted by
ejh25
Thinking it through, i would definitely go QR on the outbound given that J on that flight will be nicer than US and you get most of the flying done in 1 segment.
You would need to book QR on line before Sept 15. UA Agents are blocked to access QR because the relationship ends though award booking can still be done up to Sept 15 and good for a year.
My take? I would not book award on a partner that its relationship is ending, esp in light of the UA practice (blocking agent access). If there is any schedule change down the road on QR and you need help? You may need a lot of prayers and luck to get it done. Sometimes you have to look a bit further for possible / potential hiccups in the future and how you would be taken care of if the partner airline you travel on has ceased to be a partner even long before you book the award.
If you are traveling soon, by all means, get QR when it is still showing in the system. Good luck in using them for next year's plan with UA miles.