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Sep 9, 2021, 6:59 am
#5222
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: EK Gold, A3 *G, AB Gold, Jetblue Mosaic
Posts: 1,387
I have an onward leg with an R Business ticket with no lounge access at Doha. It's only a 3 hour layover so a couple of beers and a sandwich will do me fine. I know I can buy Oryx or lounge access but is there a simple bar/ pub in Doha airport. Looking around on the outbound journey I got he impression there is no such place for alcohol.
Sep 9, 2021, 8:45 am
#5223
Join Date: Aug 2010
Programs: BA Gold, TK Elite Plus, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 142
Unless you are arriving from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka or Vietnam, The State of Qatar and Qatar Airways doesn't have any test requirement for transit passengers. You would only need to meet the requirements of your final destination if you aren't arriving from the 7 countries listed above.
Thanks!
Sep 9, 2021, 9:06 am
#5224
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Programs: TK Elite Plus,BAEC GGL,ITA Executive, AFKL Gold,QR Gold,HH Diamond,Bonvoy Gold,ALL Gold
Posts: 14,186
That post doesn't reflect the current climate as the State of Qatar has removed the PCR test requirement for transit passengers arriving from the aforementioned countries.
Sep 9, 2021, 2:14 pm
#5225
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: ADL
Programs: QFF, AAdvantage, All
Posts: 1,137
I have an onward leg with an R Business ticket with no lounge access at Doha. It's only a 3 hour layover so a couple of beers and a sandwich will do me fine. I know I can buy Oryx or lounge access but is there a simple bar/ pub in Doha airport. Looking around on the outbound journey I got he impression there is no such place for alcohol.
Sep 9, 2021, 10:33 pm
#5226
Moderator, Hertz; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: KRK
Programs: UA 1MM, BA GGL, Hyatt Glob, Hilton Diamond and others
Posts: 12,691
Is there a way to book a QR award using QR pts with a mixed cabin and not paying 2x?
For example:
MLE-DOH has J space
DOH-DXB has Y space
But when I search for MLE-DXB, that option pulls up as 2x pts.
When I try multi-city, I can select both segments, but it doesn't take me to the payment page, just back to the calendar.
Also, does QR open up F space (DOH-DXB) closer to the travel date?
For example:
MLE-DOH has J space
DOH-DXB has Y space
But when I search for MLE-DXB, that option pulls up as 2x pts.
When I try multi-city, I can select both segments, but it doesn't take me to the payment page, just back to the calendar.
Also, does QR open up F space (DOH-DXB) closer to the travel date?
Sep 10, 2021, 1:36 am
#5227
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit
Posts: 4,850
I see several flights available for J redemption with qmiles for 2 adults on various days, however when I select 2 adults and one lap infant, the availability is no longer there, for any flight. How can that be since the infant will not occupy a seat? Is this some kind of QR rule that does not allow J mileage redemptions with infants and everything is blocked off?
I am assuming I could go around the problem by booking the J redemption for 2 adults then add an infant lap after the fact to the newly created booking? Or would that be a no-go as well?
I am assuming I could go around the problem by booking the J redemption for 2 adults then add an infant lap after the fact to the newly created booking? Or would that be a no-go as well?
Sep 10, 2021, 3:14 am
#5228
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 200
Sep 10, 2021, 5:20 am
#5229
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Long Island, NY, USA
Posts: 1,334
Ticketing direct with QR vs Chase Ultimate Rewards
I am planning to book two tickets in business on QR (IAD-DEL and IAD-GOI) departing September 30th. Does it make any difference if the tickets are purchase directly on Qatarairways.com or through Chase Ultimate Rewards? The major point that comes to mind is QR's flexibility policy. There could be other factors that I am not thinking about that some of you more experienced travelers know?
Thank you.
Thank you.
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Sep 10, 2021, 2:35 pm
#5230
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 845
I am planning to book two tickets in business on QR (IAD-DEL and IAD-GOI) departing September 30th. Does it make any difference if the tickets are purchase directly on Qatarairways.com or through Chase Ultimate Rewards? The major point that comes to mind is QR's flexibility policy. There could be other factors that I am not thinking about that some of you more experienced travelers know?
Thank you.
Thank you.
Sep 10, 2021, 4:21 pm
#5231
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Long Island, NY, USA
Posts: 1,334
Sep 13, 2021, 4:43 pm
#5232
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: STL
Programs: Hillton Lifetime DM, Delta DM MM
Posts: 64
Do Qpoint biz class awards typically open up as time goes on?
I have been trying to get KGL-DOH-MLE in late June 2022. There is availability in May up to June 8th, and then again in mid and late July. But the 6 week span of June 9th on has 0 availability. Curious if anyone has info on if these seats usually open up as time goes on, or is it likely theses will not become available? Thanks for any info.
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Sep 14, 2021, 6:30 am
#5233
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Long Island, NY, USA
Posts: 1,334
QR cancelled by flight
I was booked IAD-DOH-GOI on September 30th. I received an email from QR an hour ago with the subject "QATAR AIRWAYS – Flight Cancellation Notice".
Dear Valued Customer,
We are reaching out to inform you that unfortunately, the flight mentioned below has been cancelled due to operational reasons and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.
<Itinerary details>
You can benefit from our flexible re-booking policy and change your travel date or destination free of charge within the same booking class (fare difference will apply). Or request a refund for the value of your ticket to the original form of payment with no penalties or refund fees.*
I bought the ticket on Qatarairways.com. When I go to Manage Booking and choose Change Flight, I get this message:
As your flight wasn't booked directly with us, you will need to make any changes via the party that booked it. Book directly with us next time and get access to our complete suite of trip management tools.
Anyone know what the best way to handle this is?
Thanks.
Dear Valued Customer,
We are reaching out to inform you that unfortunately, the flight mentioned below has been cancelled due to operational reasons and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.
<Itinerary details>
You can benefit from our flexible re-booking policy and change your travel date or destination free of charge within the same booking class (fare difference will apply). Or request a refund for the value of your ticket to the original form of payment with no penalties or refund fees.*
I bought the ticket on Qatarairways.com. When I go to Manage Booking and choose Change Flight, I get this message:
As your flight wasn't booked directly with us, you will need to make any changes via the party that booked it. Book directly with us next time and get access to our complete suite of trip management tools.
Anyone know what the best way to handle this is?
Thanks.
Sep 14, 2021, 6:32 am
#5234
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Programs: TK Elite Plus,BAEC GGL,ITA Executive, AFKL Gold,QR Gold,HH Diamond,Bonvoy Gold,ALL Gold
Posts: 14,186
I was booked IAD-DOH-GOI on September 30th. I received an email from QR an hour ago with the subject "QATAR AIRWAYS – Flight Cancellation Notice".
Dear Valued Customer,
We are reaching out to inform you that unfortunately, the flight mentioned below has been cancelled due to operational reasons and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.
<Itinerary details>
You can benefit from our flexible re-booking policy and change your travel date or destination free of charge within the same booking class (fare difference will apply). Or request a refund for the value of your ticket to the original form of payment with no penalties or refund fees.*
I bought the ticket on Qatarairways.com. When I go to Manage Booking and choose Change Flight, I get this message:
As your flight wasn't booked directly with us, you will need to make any changes via the party that booked it. Book directly with us next time and get access to our complete suite of trip management tools.
Anyone know what the best way to handle this is?
Thanks.
Dear Valued Customer,
We are reaching out to inform you that unfortunately, the flight mentioned below has been cancelled due to operational reasons and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.
<Itinerary details>
You can benefit from our flexible re-booking policy and change your travel date or destination free of charge within the same booking class (fare difference will apply). Or request a refund for the value of your ticket to the original form of payment with no penalties or refund fees.*
I bought the ticket on Qatarairways.com. When I go to Manage Booking and choose Change Flight, I get this message:
As your flight wasn't booked directly with us, you will need to make any changes via the party that booked it. Book directly with us next time and get access to our complete suite of trip management tools.
Anyone know what the best way to handle this is?
Thanks.
Sep 14, 2021, 7:25 am
#5235
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Long Island, NY, USA
Posts: 1,334