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NOTE: AA - QR codeshares end 25 Mar 2018.
QR continues to be a oneworld member and partner, so no major changes are expected in other aspects of flying Qatar Airways. AA can always modify EQM and Award Miles earnings on partner airlines.
. . . • oneworld announced in Oct 2012 QR / Qatar Airways would join oneworld (BA sponsoring) - expected to take 12 - 18 months <link>.
. . . • AA and QR have announced they will codeshare as of 26 Feb 2013, with codeshare flights bookable as early as 10 Feb 2013 <link>. (N.B. No AA awards on codeshares.)
. . . • AA codeshares earn EQ Miles and Points as if one were flying AA <link> to AA miles earning chart and <link> to AA codeshare T&Cs.
So far, AA codeshares between DOH and IAD, IAH, JFK, ORD as well as FCO, CDG, MXP, MAD, BCN, MAN, FRA (Jun 2013, c/o arabiamark and Austinrunner)
NOTE: AA - QR codeshares end 25 Mar 2018.
QR continues to be a oneworld member and partner, so no major changes are expected in other aspects of flying Qatar Airways. AA can always modify EQM and Award Miles earnings on partner airlines.
. . . • oneworld announced in Oct 2012 QR / Qatar Airways would join oneworld (BA sponsoring) - expected to take 12 - 18 months <link>.
. . . • AA and QR have announced they will codeshare as of 26 Feb 2013, with codeshare flights bookable as early as 10 Feb 2013 <link>. (N.B. No AA awards on codeshares.)
. . . • AA codeshares earn EQ Miles and Points as if one were flying AA <link> to AA miles earning chart and <link> to AA codeshare T&Cs.
So far, AA codeshares between DOH and IAD, IAH, JFK, ORD as well as FCO, CDG, MXP, MAD, BCN, MAN, FRA (Jun 2013, c/o arabiamark and Austinrunner)
AA and QR / Qatar Codeshare begin 26 Feb 2013 - END 25 Mar 2018
Jan 8, 2013, 11:01 am
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AA and QR / Qatar Codeshare begin 26 Feb 2013 - END 25 Mar 2018
American Airlines And Qatar Airways Announce New Codeshare Relationship
FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- American Airlines has signed an agreement with Doha, Qatar-based Qatar Airways, one of the world's fastest-growing airlines and a Skytrax 5-Star rated carrier, to codeshare on each other's flights providing new growth opportunities for American in the Middle East and for Qatar in the United States. Following government approvals the new codeshare agreement will offer customers more seamless choices by allowing the two airlines to work together to improve flight schedules and connection times.
"Our extensive codeshare relationship with Qatar Airways will provide our customers with easy, premium access when traveling to and from the Middle East and beyond," said Kurt Stache, American's Vice President – Strategic Alliances. "This new codeshare relationship with Qatar is another example of how American is focused on building its global network through closer coordination with its alliance partners around the world."
The agreement with Qatar will include codesharing on nonstop flights between the U.S. and Doha, flights connecting at the carriers' European gateways such as Paris and London, and flights to cities in the U.S. and beyond Doha. Additionally, members of the American Airlines AAdvantage® program will be able to earn miles on the codeshare flights operated by Qatar Airways, providing another valuable benefit of the relationship. Customers can begin booking travel on codeshare flights as early as Feb. 10, 2013 for travel beginning Feb. 26, 2013.
In October 2012, Qatar was invited to join the oneworld® alliance. Qatar is the first of the three major carriers in the Gulf to join a global airline alliance. Its addition will add 15 destinations and three countries to the oneworld map. Qatar currently serves 120 destinations in 70 countries in the Middle East, Europe, Africa, North and South America, Asia and Australia. From its Doha hub, it offers more than 1,100 weekly flights, including service to 17 cities throughout the Middle East.
FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- American Airlines has signed an agreement with Doha, Qatar-based Qatar Airways, one of the world's fastest-growing airlines and a Skytrax 5-Star rated carrier, to codeshare on each other's flights providing new growth opportunities for American in the Middle East and for Qatar in the United States. Following government approvals the new codeshare agreement will offer customers more seamless choices by allowing the two airlines to work together to improve flight schedules and connection times.
"Our extensive codeshare relationship with Qatar Airways will provide our customers with easy, premium access when traveling to and from the Middle East and beyond," said Kurt Stache, American's Vice President – Strategic Alliances. "This new codeshare relationship with Qatar is another example of how American is focused on building its global network through closer coordination with its alliance partners around the world."
The agreement with Qatar will include codesharing on nonstop flights between the U.S. and Doha, flights connecting at the carriers' European gateways such as Paris and London, and flights to cities in the U.S. and beyond Doha. Additionally, members of the American Airlines AAdvantage® program will be able to earn miles on the codeshare flights operated by Qatar Airways, providing another valuable benefit of the relationship. Customers can begin booking travel on codeshare flights as early as Feb. 10, 2013 for travel beginning Feb. 26, 2013.
In October 2012, Qatar was invited to join the oneworld® alliance. Qatar is the first of the three major carriers in the Gulf to join a global airline alliance. Its addition will add 15 destinations and three countries to the oneworld map. Qatar currently serves 120 destinations in 70 countries in the Middle East, Europe, Africa, North and South America, Asia and Australia. From its Doha hub, it offers more than 1,100 weekly flights, including service to 17 cities throughout the Middle East.
Jan 8, 2013, 11:23 am
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I've never been a fan of flying on codeshare booked flights.
Is there any significant advantage to us AA fliers from this beyond what we get just having Qatar in the alliance?
Is there any significant advantage to us AA fliers from this beyond what we get just having Qatar in the alliance?
Jan 8, 2013, 11:26 am
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I'm really hoping that they code share on DOH/ZRH and DOH/DEL and DOH/CMB, then I can fly "AA" all the way...
Jan 8, 2013, 11:33 am
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It sounds like you won't earn AA miles on QR flights before QR actually joins oneworld unless you book the QR flight as an AA codeshare.
Originally Posted by BillBauman
I've never been a fan of flying on codeshare booked flights.
Is there any significant advantage to us AA fliers from this beyond what we get just having Qatar in the alliance?
Is there any significant advantage to us AA fliers from this beyond what we get just having Qatar in the alliance?
Jan 8, 2013, 11:36 am
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Jan 8, 2013, 11:42 am
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That's not entirely unusual. Malaysia joins next month, but we can't earn AA miles / points (and they didn't even initiate codesharing agreement, unless they spring something on us in the next three weeks).
I wonder if this will affect AA's relationship with Etihad and Gulf Air?
I wonder if this will affect AA's relationship with Etihad and Gulf Air?
Last edited by JDiver; Jan 8, 2013 at 11:53 am
Jan 8, 2013, 12:57 pm
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That's not entirely unusual. Malaysia joins next month, but we can't earn AA miles / points (and they didn't even initiate codesharing agreement, unless they spring something on us in the next three weeks).
I wonder if this will affect AA's relationship with Etihad and Gulf Air?
I wonder if this will affect AA's relationship with Etihad and Gulf Air?
Etihad relationship would be interesting.
Jan 8, 2013, 2:44 pm
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Athens
Of personal interest is whether this will eventually include the non-stop JFK-Athens flights that Qatar Airways will inaugurate this year: Does AA have the authority to fly to Athens?
In any case, when QR joins oneworld, that flight will be eligible for miles etc too.
In any case, when QR joins oneworld, that flight will be eligible for miles etc too.
Jan 8, 2013, 3:05 pm
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Originally Posted by SK:20004628
Of personal interest is whether this will eventually include the non-stop JFK-Athens flights that Qatar Airways will inaugurate this year: Does AA have the authority to fly to Athens?
In any case, when QR joins oneworld, that flight will be eligible for miles etc too.
In any case, when QR joins oneworld, that flight will be eligible for miles etc too.
