BA and Doha
Jan 23, 2019, 1:56 pm
#196
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Have a 2 for 1 redemption in F for DOH - LHR on the 3rd of March. Called YouFirst who confirmed it looks like the flight is no longer happening but they don't yet have a policy on rebooking. They said to call back in 2 days.
Am I likely to get rebooked onto QR F? If I get booked onto QR J what compensation should they provide?
Am I likely to get rebooked onto QR F? If I get booked onto QR J what compensation should they provide?
In terms of the last DOH cancellation guidelines for late last year it stated:
Z class Redemptions MUST be rebooked into QR’s Business cabin in the lowest class available. Ticket will need to be requoted with Avios differential refunded
The following rebooking allowance is available onto BA*QR/QR services.For any customers, including those with an onward connection, please offer the below designated services first:-LHR-DOH: BA7002 (QR2) or BA7014 (QR16)DOH -LHR: BA7001 (QR1) or BA7015 (QR15) or BA7005 (QR5)DOH-LGW: BA4483 (QR327)If these do not connect, or they are unacceptable to the customer, you may rebook onto a more suitable BA*QR (QR) UK - DOH and v.v. service.
Jan 27, 2019, 1:01 pm
#198
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Jan 27, 2019, 1:11 pm
#199
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Jan 27, 2019, 1:28 pm
#200
Join Date: May 2016
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Joining this thread late again, since I am constantly astounded at the pace of posts on FT.
We have an office in Bangalore, and we also have an EDI > DOH QR flight (then QR > BLR). However on a Sat/Sun it's an afternoon flight from EDI which missed the DOH connection, giving me a 17 hour layover in DOH. If I go on a Friday, I have a 2hr layover and everything is sweet. Of I go via LHR and get a direct to BLR on BA.
So....go on a Friday via QR and get the best service and quality (A350) but lose my weekend at home and get pathetic Avios. Or go on a Sunday via BA, direct to BLR, have better connections and better Avios, but CW service and layout.
Maybe I need to look at EDI > LHR BA, LHR to DOH and BLR via QR
We have an office in Bangalore, and we also have an EDI > DOH QR flight (then QR > BLR). However on a Sat/Sun it's an afternoon flight from EDI which missed the DOH connection, giving me a 17 hour layover in DOH. If I go on a Friday, I have a 2hr layover and everything is sweet. Of I go via LHR and get a direct to BLR on BA.
So....go on a Friday via QR and get the best service and quality (A350) but lose my weekend at home and get pathetic Avios. Or go on a Sunday via BA, direct to BLR, have better connections and better Avios, but CW service and layout.
Maybe I need to look at EDI > LHR BA, LHR to DOH and BLR via QR
Jan 30, 2019, 1:28 am
#201
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Lincoln UK/BKK
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Looks like this cancellation has kicked in now. I have an economy QR ticket to BKK on 1st March, the first leg was on BA123, I've now been moved the QR2. Shame I was planning to work all day in GF and was looking forward to an empty flight! No communication from QR about the change.
Jan 30, 2019, 3:26 am
#202
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The cancellations have been done now.
BA123 LHR-DOH 21Feb – 03 Mar 2019
BA122 DOH-LHR 22 Feb – 04 Mar 2019
BA123 LHR-DOH 21Feb – 03 Mar 2019
BA122 DOH-LHR 22 Feb – 04 Mar 2019
Tickets issued by - 30 January 2019
Rebook on BA
Use options from standard customer guidelines –
Rebook on QR
The following rebooking allowance is available onto QR services.
For any customers, including those with an onward connection, please offer the below designated services first
LHR-DOH: QR16
DOH -LHR: QR7
If these do not connect, or they are unacceptable to the customer, you may rebook onto a more suitable QR UK - DOH and v.v. service as per Options 5 and 6 from standard customer guidelines – :-
Rebook into lowest class in the same cabin either 3 days before or up to 3 days after the original travel date.
IMPORTANT:
Rebook on BA
Use options from standard customer guidelines –
Rebook on QR
The following rebooking allowance is available onto QR services.
For any customers, including those with an onward connection, please offer the below designated services first
LHR-DOH: QR16
DOH -LHR: QR7
If these do not connect, or they are unacceptable to the customer, you may rebook onto a more suitable QR UK - DOH and v.v. service as per Options 5 and 6 from standard customer guidelines – :-
Rebook into lowest class in the same cabin either 3 days before or up to 3 days after the original travel date.
IMPORTANT:
- All reissues onto QR prime flights must include an OS QR INVOL AGMNT BA
- Z class Redemptions MUST be rebooked into QR’s Business cabin in the lowest class available. Ticket will need to be requoted with Avios differential refunded
- WT+ customers must be rebooked into Economy cabin lowest class available. Advise customers to claim a downgrade refund post travel OR follow BA’s guideline for
Jan 30, 2019, 12:42 pm
#204
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PS: CGG-DOH - do you know if they have stopped F on the A380? Looks like it.
Jan 30, 2019, 2:54 pm
#206
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Jan 31, 2019, 12:50 am
#207
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If that is CDG then no, there are 1 or 2 A380 flights a day for the rest of the schedule. BKK is losing the A380 for the summer, however, and FRA is gaining it.
Jan 31, 2019, 8:18 am
#208
Join Date: Dec 2017
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Many thanks, LIT. There was no availability when booking through BA when I looked. There is with Qatar.
Feb 8, 2019, 5:43 am
#209
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: NQY
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What is the general feeling for reliability on this service now (noting the recent cancellations above) - I'm likely to book some flights on QR stock including the BA0123 for the end of the year, and just wondering the reason for these cancellations is likely will be over by then? I'd only be booking as I'm purely a leisure traveller and need to ensure I get my 4 BA flights to maintain silver, and even if it gets a QR code it will still be BA metal.
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Feb 8, 2019, 8:07 am
#210
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