BAH-DOH turnaround
May 6, 2015, 10:53 am
#1
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Join Date: May 2012
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BAH-DOH turnaround
Hi BA peeps,
Has anyone tried to do a BAH-DOH-BAH turnaround? I tried booking a ticket to return immediately after the first segment but the BA website won't allow it as it fails to meet a 120 minute MCT (it's under by 10 minutes). Two questions:
1) Is there a way to override the 120minute minimum? Maybe through a TA?
2) Would I be able to just de-board and then board the plane again at DOH? Do I need to clear immigration or is it like Changi where arrivals/departures mix?
I need to make this trip to meet my 4 qualifying sectors on BA...
Has anyone tried to do a BAH-DOH-BAH turnaround? I tried booking a ticket to return immediately after the first segment but the BA website won't allow it as it fails to meet a 120 minute MCT (it's under by 10 minutes). Two questions:
1) Is there a way to override the 120minute minimum? Maybe through a TA?
2) Would I be able to just de-board and then board the plane again at DOH? Do I need to clear immigration or is it like Changi where arrivals/departures mix?
I need to make this trip to meet my 4 qualifying sectors on BA...
May 7, 2015, 11:19 pm
#4
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: Qatar Platinum, Etihad Gold, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 415
BAH-DOH turnaround
I didn't book the BAH-DOH-BAH as a single ticket but I did end up having two one-way tickets as they turned cheaper when booking within the week of travel. I also noticed that WTP is cheaper that WT!!
I did it with a night stay over in DOH but I guess you can try to do it just back to back traveling with carry on at your own risk, which I don't imagine to be high. You can check in for the return flight while you are in BAH and a head straight to the gate upon arrival at DOH. I'm not sure however if it's compulsory to show up at the check in counter or have your e-boarding pass scanned at various points (there is one scan station before security).
I did it with a night stay over in DOH but I guess you can try to do it just back to back traveling with carry on at your own risk, which I don't imagine to be high. You can check in for the return flight while you are in BAH and a head straight to the gate upon arrival at DOH. I'm not sure however if it's compulsory to show up at the check in counter or have your e-boarding pass scanned at various points (there is one scan station before security).