Originally Posted by
casey89
I just remembered. I got exactly the same message when I tried to book my tickets (mentioned in this thread) on AA.COM. I waited couple of hours and tried it like 4-5x times but it was still the same problem all the time but because the fare was actually quite good and I didn't want to miss it I checked the BA.COM for exactly the same itinerary and was able to book it with them. I was even able to use some leftovers Avios so in the end it was even cheaper, but the problem with AA.COM payment is obviously not a good thing. I was trying to pay for the tickets with three different cards (MC and VISA; different currencies + Revolut) and all of them have expire dat in 2026+ so definitely not a card problem.
In the end it seemed to be a problem with Qatar Airways. They seemed to be having some phantom availability with certain routes and times on aa. com. They also change their schedules a lot so even if you do make a successful booking you have to go back and rebook like I just did. I switched to the TPA to LGW and then LHR to RUH. Just have to deal with the change of airports but I've done it before.