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Mar 16, 2017, 2:40 pm
#2116
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: PAR
Programs: QR Plat, Accor Plat
Posts: 1,090
Hi all, I want to run something past the experts, just so I don't get caught out.
I am currently Gold and since I got 550 Q points in the past 12 months, it says on my account that I have already requalified. My current card expires in June 2017, does this mean that I will then be gold until June 2018?
If that is the case, is there any crossover period in between where I won't have benefits?
Will I get 40 more Q credits since I am gold again?
And finally, if supposing after the extra year is over, will I fall to silver or will I go all the way back to burgundy?
Thanks!
I am currently Gold and since I got 550 Q points in the past 12 months, it says on my account that I have already requalified. My current card expires in June 2017, does this mean that I will then be gold until June 2018?
If that is the case, is there any crossover period in between where I won't have benefits?
Will I get 40 more Q credits since I am gold again?
And finally, if supposing after the extra year is over, will I fall to silver or will I go all the way back to burgundy?
Thanks!
Mar 16, 2017, 2:57 pm
#2117
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 1
Hi there,
I'm new to the frequent flyer stuff, so I was wondering:
we (me + partner + baby) will be flying to Malaysia in the summer with Qatar. I noticed Qatar has a special family program, but wouldn't it be more rewardable if we would both join the privilege club (and book separately) instead of only one of us with the family program (and thus only 25% of the points)?
Thanks!
Babs
I'm new to the frequent flyer stuff, so I was wondering:
we (me + partner + baby) will be flying to Malaysia in the summer with Qatar. I noticed Qatar has a special family program, but wouldn't it be more rewardable if we would both join the privilege club (and book separately) instead of only one of us with the family program (and thus only 25% of the points)?
Thanks!
Babs
Mar 16, 2017, 3:45 pm
#2118
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 3,944
Mumsonflipflops welcome to FlyerTalk and especially to the QR forum.
In the family program the main member receives the full Qmiles and Qpoints due but other members of the family receive reduced Qmiles and no Qpoints.
Also remember that Qmiles can be transferred, at a cost, between member accounts.
If you both are going to be regular fliers then separate accounts would be the best. In fact separate membership would probably be the best anyway.
In the family program the main member receives the full Qmiles and Qpoints due but other members of the family receive reduced Qmiles and no Qpoints.
Also remember that Qmiles can be transferred, at a cost, between member accounts.
If you both are going to be regular fliers then separate accounts would be the best. In fact separate membership would probably be the best anyway.
Mar 17, 2017, 3:41 am
#2119
Join Date: Sep 2015
Programs: LH SEN; BA Gold
Posts: 8,406
I may be biased because I don't like hanging around a lounge for more than 2 to 6 hours (depending on the lounge quality).
Mar 17, 2017, 7:06 am
#2120
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 3,944
Matt4 I thought that the 24 hour rule, which is QRs version of the 6 am rule for Premium passengers (https://www.oneworld.com/ffp/lounge-access) was abolished last year at the same time as the access rules were simplified and OW premium passengers were admitted.
Mar 17, 2017, 11:11 am
#2122
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Aspen, CO
Posts: 792
Why are all fares ex-Egypt to south america blocked out? I need to go to GRU and SCL in April, yet every time I try to purchase a flight on QR, it gives me an error?
No fare can be found for the flights and/or cabins you selected. Please search again and select another cabin and/or different flights. (5685 - 2201)
Last edited by Gino Troian; Mar 17, 2017 at 11:17 am
Mar 18, 2017, 12:07 am
#2123
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 795
Are you trying to book to or from.SCL? That route isn't due to launch until next year, and doesn't have a start date yet.
Mar 18, 2017, 1:32 am
#2124
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 3,944
Johnnieboy in the timetable search function QR shows CAI-DOH-GRU-SCL with the GRU-SCL segment operated by Gol Linhas Aerea S/A. In spite of this there are no flights available for purchase in the Book a flight section. Of course it could be that flights are sold out or that CAI has used its complement of tickets for the route!
CAI-DOH-GRU also has no bookable flights in the same time period.
However DOH-GRU and DOH-GRU-SCL all have bookable seats available.
Even though DOH-GRU is mostly sold out in the J cabin.
To me this looks like a case of heavy demand but it could also be QR discouraging flights from CAI to South America via DOH.
Maybe Gino Troian should try booking from HBE.
CAI-DOH-GRU also has no bookable flights in the same time period.
However DOH-GRU and DOH-GRU-SCL all have bookable seats available.
Even though DOH-GRU is mostly sold out in the J cabin.
To me this looks like a case of heavy demand but it could also be QR discouraging flights from CAI to South America via DOH.
Maybe Gino Troian should try booking from HBE.
Mar 18, 2017, 7:08 am
#2126
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Aspen, CO
Posts: 792
That's interesting, because a quick search out of DOH is showing light loads to/from GRU... with even lots of R fares.
I was originally searching out of HBE as it's much closer, but yeah, everything comes back with an error. I will give a call to Qatar airways regarding this and will be report back if anyone runs into the same issue.
I was originally searching out of HBE as it's much closer, but yeah, everything comes back with an error. I will give a call to Qatar airways regarding this and will be report back if anyone runs into the same issue.
Mar 20, 2017, 3:25 pm
#2128
Join Date: May 2010
Location: TPA
Programs: All The Programs
Posts: 2,207
Johnnieboy in the timetable search function QR shows CAI-DOH-GRU-SCL with the GRU-SCL segment operated by Gol Linhas Aerea S/A. In spite of this there are no flights available for purchase in the Book a flight section. Of course it could be that flights are sold out or that CAI has used its complement of tickets for the route!
CAI-DOH-GRU also has no bookable flights in the same time period.
However DOH-GRU and DOH-GRU-SCL all have bookable seats available.
Even though DOH-GRU is mostly sold out in the J cabin.
To me this looks like a case of heavy demand but it could also be QR discouraging flights from CAI to South America via DOH.
Maybe Gino Troian should try booking from HBE.
CAI-DOH-GRU also has no bookable flights in the same time period.
However DOH-GRU and DOH-GRU-SCL all have bookable seats available.
Even though DOH-GRU is mostly sold out in the J cabin.
To me this looks like a case of heavy demand but it could also be QR discouraging flights from CAI to South America via DOH.
Maybe Gino Troian should try booking from HBE.
Mar 21, 2017, 4:19 pm
#2129
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 10
QR ticket cancellation?
Hi guys,
I have a few basic questions regarding QR ticket cancellation. I have not been able to find the answers elsewhere.
Back in January, I have booked promo J tickets for 2 pax return on the same PNR.
Cancellation fee is given as 500 USD according to the fare rules.
1: Is the cancellation fee per person?
2: Is the cancellation fee for one-way or return?
3: Is it possible to cancel only for one traveller or must the PNR be fully cancelled?
Thanks in advance :-)
I have a few basic questions regarding QR ticket cancellation. I have not been able to find the answers elsewhere.
Back in January, I have booked promo J tickets for 2 pax return on the same PNR.
Cancellation fee is given as 500 USD according to the fare rules.
1: Is the cancellation fee per person?
2: Is the cancellation fee for one-way or return?
3: Is it possible to cancel only for one traveller or must the PNR be fully cancelled?
Thanks in advance :-)
Mar 21, 2017, 4:42 pm
#2130
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 3,944
Hi guys,
I have a few basic questions regarding QR ticket cancellation. I have not been able to find the answers elsewhere.
Back in January, I have booked promo J tickets for 2 pax return on the same PNR.
Cancellation fee is given as 500 USD according to the fare rules.
1: Is the cancellation fee per person?
2: Is the cancellation fee for one-way or return?
3: Is it possible to cancel only for one traveller or must the PNR be fully cancelled?
Thanks in advance :-)
I have a few basic questions regarding QR ticket cancellation. I have not been able to find the answers elsewhere.
Back in January, I have booked promo J tickets for 2 pax return on the same PNR.
Cancellation fee is given as 500 USD according to the fare rules.
1: Is the cancellation fee per person?
2: Is the cancellation fee for one-way or return?
3: Is it possible to cancel only for one traveller or must the PNR be fully cancelled?
Thanks in advance :-)
1. The cancellation fees are per person as are the other change fees.
2. Only one cancellation fee will be charged if you cancel 1, 2 or all flights on a reservation for a person at the same time. Within the fare rules there is usually a statement such as 'The maximum cancellation cost per person is USD nnn' This varies from ticket class to ticket class so it is pretty specific to your reservation.
3. Yes you can cancel one person on a multi-person reservation without disturbing the other passengers whatsoever.
Last edited by remdk; Mar 21, 2017 at 6:09 pm Reason: typo