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Feb 11, 2017, 5:13 am
#2027
Join Date: Aug 2010
Programs: QR Gold, BAEC, Marriott Rewards Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 1,142
Have used the mobile app to select seats on my Android tablet before without a problem, though it was a few weeks ago at New Year. Don't know if something's changed since then.
Feb 11, 2017, 4:35 pm
#2028
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: ORD [formerly] + HKG
Programs: CX Diamond, AA exExPlat, BAEC exGold, HH Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Starriott Titanium, GE
Posts: 2,966
If there is any cabin crew hierarchy with QR, I don't think it's that obvious.
Senior staff wear grey. Everyone else wears burgundy. It's not quite like CX or SQ where you see 4 completely different uniforms and you can peg their rank instantly. I've seen QR cabin supervisors actively helping out with meal service and mattress toppers, and they don't seem to favour any particular aisle.
In my experience, you can get great or mediocre service on either side. The best and most memorable service for me thus far came from a junior crew member was when I was sitting in 6J on a 777, so seniority and the left side aisle does not always equate to better service.
OWS/E recognition is more obvious in Y class. It's usually the crew who's in charge of your section who will greet you and offer you first choice of meals. In J, they don't seem to overtly treat any passengers better than others - at least not that I've noticed!
(at least the crew don't get queried about evian water bottles!)
Senior staff wear grey. Everyone else wears burgundy. It's not quite like CX or SQ where you see 4 completely different uniforms and you can peg their rank instantly. I've seen QR cabin supervisors actively helping out with meal service and mattress toppers, and they don't seem to favour any particular aisle.
In my experience, you can get great or mediocre service on either side. The best and most memorable service for me thus far came from a junior crew member was when I was sitting in 6J on a 777, so seniority and the left side aisle does not always equate to better service.
OWS/E recognition is more obvious in Y class. It's usually the crew who's in charge of your section who will greet you and offer you first choice of meals. In J, they don't seem to overtly treat any passengers better than others - at least not that I've noticed!
(at least the crew don't get queried about evian water bottles!)
(which I never do so on CX 
)
Feb 11, 2017, 6:34 pm
#2029
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: usually somewhere between 30000 and 40000 feet...but actually the English countryside
Programs: BA GGL/Lifetime Gold, EK Gold, Lowly M&M, Marriott tit, Hhonors Diamond, numerous others
Posts: 1,156
The one upside is that if you are QR Privilege club member, flying and earning on QR you will earn more.
I would just be wary of splitting my programs.
Of course, if my first statement / assumption is wrong then just ignore this.
Feb 11, 2017, 11:55 pm
#2030
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 776
Just one thought from me on this, you state that you are "executive club silver" - is this British Airways Executive Club? Bear in mind you don't really want to dilute your programs too much. Do you really want another OW program if you have Silver already?
The one upside is that if you are QR Privilege club member, flying and earning on QR you will earn more.
I would just be wary of splitting my programs.
Of course, if my first statement / assumption is wrong then just ignore this.
The one upside is that if you are QR Privilege club member, flying and earning on QR you will earn more.
I would just be wary of splitting my programs.
Of course, if my first statement / assumption is wrong then just ignore this.
Feb 13, 2017, 8:10 pm
#2031
Join Date: May 2010
Location: TPA
Programs: All The Programs
Posts: 2,207
Thanks for the insight.
Rushed?! We land at 5p. The tour signup closes at 6:45p. The tour starts at 8p. I realize we'll run the risk of it being 'sold out', but what on earth will we be doing that takes up most of that 3 hour block?
Edit: Other than apparently waiting for our flights to land. It looks like flights from the US have been coming in late recently...
Rushed?! We land at 5p. The tour signup closes at 6:45p. The tour starts at 8p. I realize we'll run the risk of it being 'sold out', but what on earth will we be doing that takes up most of that 3 hour block?
Edit: Other than apparently waiting for our flights to land. It looks like flights from the US have been coming in late recently...
It was nice to get out of the airport, but I didn't think that the tour was great. If you've got loads of time, I recommend just getting the visa and seeing Doha on your own schedule. Someone posted a good self-tour itinerary here somewhere.
Feb 13, 2017, 11:23 pm
#2032
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Gdynia, Poland
Posts: 631
@Beano HK
I completely agree with your point of view and in normal circumstances I try to collect miles in one FFP in certain alliance (I collect them also in Miles&More but it's a different story).
However, my case is exactly as described by @makrom. I booked 2 QR flights in J, one of them with 4x Qmiles and second with 5x Qmiles and I guess you agree it's too generous offer not to take advantage of it ;-)
Besides, my BAEC silver will end in January 2018, so I had to choose, if I try to extend it for next period or try to get status somewhere else. Since QR's promo appeared, the answer was quite obvious (although, unfortunately my 2 J flights won't be enough for Privilege Club gold and I'll need to make something more by the end of May 2018).
I completely agree with your point of view and in normal circumstances I try to collect miles in one FFP in certain alliance (I collect them also in Miles&More but it's a different story).
However, my case is exactly as described by @makrom. I booked 2 QR flights in J, one of them with 4x Qmiles and second with 5x Qmiles and I guess you agree it's too generous offer not to take advantage of it ;-)
Besides, my BAEC silver will end in January 2018, so I had to choose, if I try to extend it for next period or try to get status somewhere else. Since QR's promo appeared, the answer was quite obvious (although, unfortunately my 2 J flights won't be enough for Privilege Club gold and I'll need to make something more by the end of May 2018).
Feb 14, 2017, 7:54 pm
#2033
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: BWIADCA
Posts: 1,902
Hi All,
I want to buy a ticket for a friend on QR. She will fly from Asia to Europe. I've sent email to QR asking if she will have to show that credit card during the check in process. I've got replay from them which I would classify as unprofessional stating that Customer Care is not to ask questions like that. They said that they have forwarded my email to Web Support department. However, I haven't hear from them in 2 weeks. And I'm not expecting to hear from them anymore.
Before I throw away $1500 on a ticket with them I would like to know if it's ok to purchase a ticket for another person. I know that some airlines would require to show up at any of their offices or airports where they fly from to show the card as a proof.
It's sad that I have to ask on the online forum, instead getting this simple information from the airline.
Any comments are greatly appreciated!
I want to buy a ticket for a friend on QR. She will fly from Asia to Europe. I've sent email to QR asking if she will have to show that credit card during the check in process. I've got replay from them which I would classify as unprofessional stating that Customer Care is not to ask questions like that. They said that they have forwarded my email to Web Support department. However, I haven't hear from them in 2 weeks. And I'm not expecting to hear from them anymore.
Before I throw away $1500 on a ticket with them I would like to know if it's ok to purchase a ticket for another person. I know that some airlines would require to show up at any of their offices or airports where they fly from to show the card as a proof.
It's sad that I have to ask on the online forum, instead getting this simple information from the airline.
Any comments are greatly appreciated!
Feb 14, 2017, 9:02 pm
#2034
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Houston
Posts: 282
I have done this in the past, my wife having a copy of the credit card with my signature and some approval statement.
Once you buy the ticket they also tell you that you can pass by one of the country offices, but that will be good if they have one in your city which is not the case for everyone.
Once you buy the ticket they also tell you that you can pass by one of the country offices, but that will be good if they have one in your city which is not the case for everyone.
Feb 15, 2017, 12:07 am
#2035
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 3,944
bwiadca welcome to the QR forum.
If you purchase a ticket using your own credit card then you risk being asked to verify that the card used is actually yours. This verification can be a very long process with CC statements and other documents needing to be furnished. Many credit cards have a verification guarantee scheme, such as Verified by Visa. If you use such a scheme then you are very unlikely to need to show your credit card. You would not normally need to show your credit card if you have used a TA, a payment system such as PayPal. or possibly even a registered company.
You may find http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/qatar...ease-help.html some help.
If you purchase a ticket using your own credit card then you risk being asked to verify that the card used is actually yours. This verification can be a very long process with CC statements and other documents needing to be furnished. Many credit cards have a verification guarantee scheme, such as Verified by Visa. If you use such a scheme then you are very unlikely to need to show your credit card. You would not normally need to show your credit card if you have used a TA, a payment system such as PayPal. or possibly even a registered company.
You may find http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/qatar...ease-help.html some help.
Feb 15, 2017, 12:18 am
#2036
Join Date: May 2014
Location: BRU
Programs: BA GGL, TK E (*G), ITA exec
Posts: 4,113
I bought a ticket for my mother (different surname and different country of residence), and got the request to send them online copy of passport & CC statement*. After that, no problem and she did check-in normally.
If i didn't receive that request, I would have provided my mother with a copy of the CC, copy of my passport and maybe also a copy of CC statement.
Must also say that I have a QR office close to me so I would had no much issues to go there and show the card.
*I had this request twice, one even for ticket for myself and husband, and resolved both online within a week.
If i didn't receive that request, I would have provided my mother with a copy of the CC, copy of my passport and maybe also a copy of CC statement.
Must also say that I have a QR office close to me so I would had no much issues to go there and show the card.
*I had this request twice, one even for ticket for myself and husband, and resolved both online within a week.
Feb 15, 2017, 2:15 pm
#2038
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 795
As has been suggested, if you purchase the ticket through an agent, local or online such as Expedia etc, then payment verification is through them, not QR. Once the payment goes through for them, your reservation is confirmed. QR will not be interested in seeing your CC as they already have payment for the ticket.
Feb 15, 2017, 6:52 pm
#2039
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: BWIADCA
Posts: 1,902
Thank you All for the answers. The nearest QR office that I can think of is at IAD. However, if I can purchase ticket via OTA then it's even better.
I usually use United Chase or AA Barclays, and both have verified by Visa or MasterCard online thing. But it seems that OTA is the best option. Don't have to worry about ruined vacations because of CC verification.
Thanks!
I usually use United Chase or AA Barclays, and both have verified by Visa or MasterCard online thing. But it seems that OTA is the best option. Don't have to worry about ruined vacations because of CC verification.
Thanks!
Feb 17, 2017, 4:36 am
#2040
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: LON
Programs: BAEC Gold, QRPC Silver, Hilton Gold, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 265
I'm trying to book a reward flight from Europe - Tokyo but I keep getting the message that this route is not available to book in miles. Has QR somehow taken off Tokyo because of all the people booking the fare in the last sale? This is really a mystery. I've been trying for a few weeks now