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#2386
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 3,944
You will also need to apply for free 96 hour transit visas. See http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/qatar...hour-visa.html for all the details.
It would be advisable to keep to the visa regulations very strictly but discoverqatar seem to be rather relaxed with their regulations.
Also remember that the hotels check-out times (11.00-12.00) must be adhered to unless you can negotiate a later time.
#2387
Join Date: Jun 2017
Programs: none
Posts: 16
IMO the STCP would be more convenient and preferable over the summer stopover package.
It seems to me our layover connection will qualify for STCP , but might fail on the ticket value requirement even though we have J class.
Should I just contact them and ask if they give us STCP or is that a waste of time?
It seems to me our layover connection will qualify for STCP , but might fail on the ticket value requirement even though we have J class.
Should I just contact them and ask if they give us STCP or is that a waste of time?
#2388
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 3,944
ASW1 if you prefer STPC you should be able to get paid STPC rather than free STPC. But you need to request it.
I am afraid that your child makes it almost impossible to calculate if you qualify for STPC with the USD 400 limit.
Do check!
Look at the fare breakdown on My Trips (MMB) and take the fare element plus the Fuel surcharge (YQ) divide it by 2 and convert it to USD If the result is less than 800 (1200 if the child actually counts in this calculation) then you qualify for free STPC. The Euro has increased value against the US Dollar quite significantly recently so you may get lucky.
If you try STPC then please report back as to how your child fits into the calculation.
I am afraid that your child makes it almost impossible to calculate if you qualify for STPC with the USD 400 limit.
Do check!
Look at the fare breakdown on My Trips (MMB) and take the fare element plus the Fuel surcharge (YQ) divide it by 2 and convert it to USD If the result is less than 800 (1200 if the child actually counts in this calculation) then you qualify for free STPC. The Euro has increased value against the US Dollar quite significantly recently so you may get lucky.
If you try STPC then please report back as to how your child fits into the calculation.
#2389
Join Date: Jun 2017
Programs: none
Posts: 16
Paying $450 (3x150) for this service is over our budget and not to mention probably overpriced.
Need to think what plan B is going to be.
Edit: It seems we can indeed still add the free hotel from the summer promotion to our booking. If we choose the Oryx Rotana we can use free transfer too. I didn't make a reservation yet, but it lets you choose both check-in and check-out times (so we won't have to deal with the issue of an early check out).
Downside is that no meal vouchers are included, and we'll have to apply the visa on the website.
We're still eligible for a 5 star because we're flying J, so that's good.
Any other hotels that would be worth looking at other that the Oryx?
Last edited by ASW1; Jun 8, 2017 at 4:23 am
#2390
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Doha, Qatar
Programs: Qatar Airways Privilege Club Platinum; Accor Le Club Platinum
Posts: 1,082
Edit: It seems we can indeed still add the free hotel from the summer promotion to our booking. If we choose the Oryx Rotana we can use free transfer too. I didn't make a reservation yet, but it lets you choose both check-in and check-out times (so we won't have to deal with the issue of an early check out).
Downside is that no meal vouchers are included, and we'll have to apply the visa on the website.
We're still eligible for a 5 star because we're flying J, so that's good.
Any other hotels that would be worth looking at other that the Oryx?
#2391
Join Date: Jun 2017
Programs: none
Posts: 16
Thanks for the tip, but the Sharq wasn't available for our date unfortunately.
I have submitted visa applications and was able to make a reservation at the Oryx, so we should be all good. Our first leg into Doha should be entirely dedicated to sleeping, but I'll see to it that we get some breakfast before we land.
Our second leg DOH-AMS leaves at 15:10, if we are to be back at Hamad around 13:00 would that allow enough time to grab a bite in Al Mourjan or shoud we aim a bit earlier?
I have submitted visa applications and was able to make a reservation at the Oryx, so we should be all good. Our first leg into Doha should be entirely dedicated to sleeping, but I'll see to it that we get some breakfast before we land.
Our second leg DOH-AMS leaves at 15:10, if we are to be back at Hamad around 13:00 would that allow enough time to grab a bite in Al Mourjan or shoud we aim a bit earlier?
#2392
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Doha, Qatar
Programs: Qatar Airways Privilege Club Platinum; Accor Le Club Platinum
Posts: 1,082
Thanks for the tip, but the Sharq wasn't available for our date unfortunately.
I have submitted visa applications and was able to make a reservation at the Oryx, so we should be all good. Our first leg into Doha should be entirely dedicated to sleeping, but I'll see to it that we get some breakfast before we land.
Our second leg DOH-AMS leaves at 15:10, if we are to be back at Hamad around 13:00 would that allow enough time to grab a bite in Al Mourjan or shoud we aim a bit earlier?
I have submitted visa applications and was able to make a reservation at the Oryx, so we should be all good. Our first leg into Doha should be entirely dedicated to sleeping, but I'll see to it that we get some breakfast before we land.
Our second leg DOH-AMS leaves at 15:10, if we are to be back at Hamad around 13:00 would that allow enough time to grab a bite in Al Mourjan or shoud we aim a bit earlier?
#2394
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Dallas and Harare
Programs: AA-EXP 2MM
Posts: 143
Can my wife occupy my J claass seat?
Hi. Quick question. Purchased a J ticket to JNB next month and now my wife is wanting to go with me. Maybe I'll be able to upgrade her seat before we depart, but if I don't would she be allowed to occupy my J seat whilst I sit in her Y seat? Yeah I know, I'm a good husband.
#2395
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 3,944
dfwrob welcome to the QR forum. Do take a look at the QR dashboard. I think you will find it a useful tool when searching for information.
Provided you inform the cabin crew of the change, and you have no need of such services as special meals etc, then you may swap places. It is not an uncommon thing to happen and the cabin crew will usually be very helpful if you tell them what you are doing. I have heard that the Y cabin, formerly J, passenger is given a number of small extras collected from the J cabin.
Provided you inform the cabin crew of the change, and you have no need of such services as special meals etc, then you may swap places. It is not an uncommon thing to happen and the cabin crew will usually be very helpful if you tell them what you are doing. I have heard that the Y cabin, formerly J, passenger is given a number of small extras collected from the J cabin.
#2396
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Dallas and Harare
Programs: AA-EXP 2MM
Posts: 143
dfwrob welcome to the QR forum. Do take a look at the QR dashboard. I think you will find it a useful tool when searching for information.
Provided you inform the cabin crew of the change, and you have no need of such services as special meals etc, then you may swap places. It is not an uncommon thing to happen and the cabin crew will usually be very helpful if you tell them what you are doing. I have heard that the Y cabin, formerly J, passenger is given a number of small extras collected from the J cabin.
Provided you inform the cabin crew of the change, and you have no need of such services as special meals etc, then you may swap places. It is not an uncommon thing to happen and the cabin crew will usually be very helpful if you tell them what you are doing. I have heard that the Y cabin, formerly J, passenger is given a number of small extras collected from the J cabin.
#2397
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: LHR / LCY / DXB
Programs: QR Silver / BA Silver
Posts: 324
Flying Monday at 9:30PM GMT +1 LHR-DOH on QR002. Booking page says I've got seat 18D selected, but at check in, I was switched to a random seat and am unable to select a seat at the front of the plane. Does this happen often? I've still got status and nothing has changed, just that I've suddenly been reassigned a new seat without my knowledge
#2398
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: London
Posts: 17,007
Flying Monday at 9:30PM GMT +1 LHR-DOH on QR002. Booking page says I've got seat 18D selected, but at check in, I was switched to a random seat and am unable to select a seat at the front of the plane. Does this happen often? I've still got status and nothing has changed, just that I've suddenly been reassigned a new seat without my knowledge
Again, just guessing on this information, but it will probably be permissible to move to an empty row after take off.
#2400
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: LHR / LCY / DXB
Programs: QR Silver / BA Silver
Posts: 324
As far as I can see, the vast majority of the Y cabin is empty and blocked (not occupied) on QR 2 tomorrow. The only seats occupied are a few in rows 32 to 44. Given that the flight is also wide open availability-wise, I would guess that the economy cabin is expected to be nearly empty and that all Y passengers were relocated to the back of the plane to improve the aircraft's balance.
Again, just guessing on this information, but it will probably be permissible to move to an empty row after take off.
Again, just guessing on this information, but it will probably be permissible to move to an empty row after take off.