Originally Posted by
GGLwannabe
The other thing to bear in mind is that the onward flight may be delayed, or may even be held if there are sufficient passengers on late incoming flights.
I've had the experience of running/fast-walking between far-flung gates at Doha with a connection time that has shrunk well below the minimum theoretically possible, only to arrive at the gate for my onward flight and find it nowhere near ready to board. Obviously this can't be guaranteed, but it does mean all may not be lost if you have a late arrival
This is a very relevant point for this onward flight. Unlike other Aussie airports, Melbourne doesn't have a curfew, so airlines have more flex to hold departure for a little while if they have missing connecting passengers. Although, like others, I've never had an issue with a 90 minute connection in DOH and I'm no sprinter either.........