Originally Posted by
timtravelblog
Just wondering, does QR codeshare with any other Oneworld members on flights to/from DOH that are operated by the non-QR airline? From what I remember when I was last there, I saw a lot of QR flights that other Oneworld members have placed their numbers on, but none that are actually operated by the other member.
If so, then it might explain it...
If there are none, then it's probably not much of a burden to allow these CX flights into the PT. It adds no more passengers than before. It would be a kick in the teeth to book with QR and find yourself shoved in the Oryx lounge because they swapped your flight.
By the time all the existing QR bookings have lapsed and everyone on board booked with CX the new airport should be open anyway.