Alt least I'm happy about the flight . Its return RUH to DOH on 31st Dec. Qatar F class out and economy back. Cost 18k and 4.5k avios respectively + about 40 quid in total (can't remember the split between the flights).

Why F class on such a short flight...?? Because the immigration queues at DOH are rubbish and on New Years eve will be even more so. However, if you fly F class on Qatar, you can simply exit stage left through a dedicated lounge with its own immigration officers .

This will save about an hour of waiting and means I shall be in the W Hotel, drink in hand and surrounded by off duty Qatar stewardess all the sooner

No point in paying for F on the way back as I've been upgraded on 2 out of 2 flights so far anyway.

Happy New Year...Chris ^