€1562-1648 ams - dps qr/tk Business
Nov 10, 2020, 12:12 pm
#16
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: HEL
Programs: Finnair Plus Platinum, OW emerald
Posts: 65
Yes, this seems to be the rumour ongoing - but if you've never been to those inferior OW status based lounges at DOH, be prepared. The last time I visited one (because I had guests flying in Y and was guesting) it was small, very crowded and not the most relaxing place to be. It was close to standing room only during the peak hours. If I remember correctly, no difference between being a OW Saph or Emerald .
Cheers!
Cheers!
Nov 11, 2020, 12:13 pm
#18
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: London
Programs: Hilton, IHG - BA, GA, LH, QR, SV, TK
Posts: 17,008
The First-class lounge is fine, the business-class one less so. Both can get rammed, but I've been shunted off to AM when F-class was uncomfortably full. I've never been troubled by smoke.
Nov 11, 2020, 1:05 pm
#19
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA GGL
Posts: 1,578
Nov 20, 2020, 3:23 am
#22
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: London
Programs: Hilton, IHG - BA, GA, LH, QR, SV, TK
Posts: 17,008
But note there is nothing at all classic about this R-designated business-class fare. Clear, accurate communication is not a hallmark of QR.
CLASSIC means "representative of its kind", even "of the highest quality". But this is a sub-standard, basic fare with no lounge access, no seat selection.
If you want lounge access you'll have to buy it: and add another couple of hundred euros to the cost of your trip.