CX flights to Doha
Feb 25, 2014 | 5:15 am
#31
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It seems as if passengers on business class on Cathay-operated HKG-DOH/DOH-HKG will also get access to the premium terminal. Or so the Cathay website claims (look at the caption under the picture showing the QR premium terminal)
Feb 25, 2014 | 5:45 am
#32
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if this is true, then this "upgrade" sucks! I was assuming it'd be 33G.
Would be pretty crap to be in that new regional J for 7+ hours. Although I like the AVOD, you cannot get out of the window seats if the person in the aisle is extended, and I don't think it's good for a middle/long haul at all. It's a wonderful short-haul product I give CX kudos for that, but I would not want to fly in it to Sydney or the Middle East, for example.
Would be pretty crap to be in that new regional J for 7+ hours. Although I like the AVOD, you cannot get out of the window seats if the person in the aisle is extended, and I don't think it's good for a middle/long haul at all. It's a wonderful short-haul product I give CX kudos for that, but I would not want to fly in it to Sydney or the Middle East, for example.
. went right over my head
Feb 25, 2014 | 7:16 am
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i sleep better in RegioJ than LHJ, what should i do...
anywys, just got an email
does not seem like to me if you fly CX you'd get to the premium terminal.
anywys, just got an email
This new partnership gives Silver members and above additional benefits when travelling between Doha and Hong Kong, including access to the Qatar Airways Oryx Lounge, an additional checked baggage allowance, and priority boarding plus oneworld benefits that include preferred or pre-reserved seating, priority standby and wait-listing, and priority check-in. See a full list of Club benefits at www.cathaypacific.com
Feb 25, 2014 | 8:05 am
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Business Class passengers also enjoy the exclusive facilities at Qatar Airways dedicated Premium Terminal in Doha.
Feb 25, 2014 | 8:08 am
#36
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No other Oneworld/codeshare airlines get the Premium Terminal, so I doubt CX would be different on a CX flight number. What I'm not sure of is what happens if its a QR flight number on a CX aircraft (or Oman Air, MEA etc) ?
Feb 25, 2014 | 9:25 am
#37
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Just wondering, does QR codeshare with any other Oneworld members on flights to/from DOH that are operated by the non-QR airline? From what I remember when I was last there, I saw a lot of QR flights that other Oneworld members have placed their numbers on, but none that are actually operated by the other member.
If so, then it might explain it...
If so, then it might explain it...
Feb 25, 2014 | 10:48 am
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Just wondering, does QR codeshare with any other Oneworld members on flights to/from DOH that are operated by the non-QR airline? From what I remember when I was last there, I saw a lot of QR flights that other Oneworld members have placed their numbers on, but none that are actually operated by the other member.
If so, then it might explain it...
If so, then it might explain it...
I cant quite foresee that happening tho
Feb 25, 2014 | 7:04 pm
#39
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Just wondering, does QR codeshare with any other Oneworld members on flights to/from DOH that are operated by the non-QR airline? From what I remember when I was last there, I saw a lot of QR flights that other Oneworld members have placed their numbers on, but none that are actually operated by the other member.
If so, then it might explain it...
If so, then it might explain it...
By the time all the existing QR bookings have lapsed and everyone on board booked with CX the new airport should be open anyway.
Feb 26, 2014 | 5:02 pm
#42
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Feb 26, 2014 | 6:36 pm
#43
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(though the USA isn't the best option as both HK people and Brazilians need a US visa, despite the approval rates for both being very high.)
Feb 26, 2014 | 9:57 pm
#44
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Good grief. For those of us who are not privileged to fly J or F, the service of QR in Y is MILES ahead of CX. The would serve two hot meals (with appetizers, main and dessert) in economy between HKG and DOH. CX on an 8-hour flight ? Fat chance. And 30kg of check in luggage on QR vs. 20kg on CX. CX - please surrender your slot back to QR.
Last edited by zhaobao; Feb 27, 2014 at 8:44 am
Feb 26, 2014 | 11:39 pm
#45
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fair fair. i wasn't thinking about Y in my comments so need to concede somewhat. I've never flown in QR in Y class but from what you say it sounds rather civilized.