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Mar 16, 2024, 10:41 pm
#7516
Join Date: May 2021
Posts: 2,155
I'm flying IAD-DOH-DEL (all QR) with my family later this week. It's a Business Lite (P) fare, so no lounge access as I understand it. I'm trying to figure out our lounge options at DOH.
I'm Oneworld Sapphire on AA, so I believe that provides free access to the Gold lounge + 1 traveler. We're 4 total -- 2 adults, 2 elementary-aged children. Can I buy access for the children to this lounge? I couldn't find any information online.
Then there's the option when looking up the booking on QR's site to pre-pay for Oryx lounge access for $222 total ($74/person adults, $37/person children) but it's a 3-hour layover so not keen on paying that much for a lounge if we'll only be there for maybe an hour.
Or any other options I'm overlooking? I have Priority Pass Select and AmEx Plat.
I'm Oneworld Sapphire on AA, so I believe that provides free access to the Gold lounge + 1 traveler. We're 4 total -- 2 adults, 2 elementary-aged children. Can I buy access for the children to this lounge? I couldn't find any information online.
Then there's the option when looking up the booking on QR's site to pre-pay for Oryx lounge access for $222 total ($74/person adults, $37/person children) but it's a 3-hour layover so not keen on paying that much for a lounge if we'll only be there for maybe an hour.
Or any other options I'm overlooking? I have Priority Pass Select and AmEx Plat.
This screenshot from the trade portal indicates what you should expect to pay at the QR operated lounges:
Mar 17, 2024, 4:48 am
#7517
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: DCA
Programs: TK*G OZ*G AA Plat
Posts: 627
Thanks. QAR 175/child isn't too bad.
I see there's also Al Maha lounge as part of Priority Pass, and I get me + 2 guests into there included. But the reviews look quite poor, and we'll be there during peak period (6am-8am) so I think Gold lounge is our best option. Thanks again!
I see there's also Al Maha lounge as part of Priority Pass, and I get me + 2 guests into there included. But the reviews look quite poor, and we'll be there during peak period (6am-8am) so I think Gold lounge is our best option. Thanks again!
Mar 17, 2024, 9:34 am
#7518
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: AA ExecPlat, AC, DL Plat, Amtrk SE, AmEx Plat, Bonvoy Plat (via SPG), HH Gold, Accor Plat, WOH Dis
Posts: 196
DOH lounges: Al Safwa or Oryx- worth upgrade price
Hi all,
I’m a OWE (via AA ExecPlat) flying Business JFK>DOH>BOM, with a 4 hour layover starting at 4:45 pm during Ramadan.
Given this, I’ll have access to Al Mourjan Business Lounge. I’m wondering if it’s worth the cost to upgrade to either Oryx or Al Safwa lounge (75 or 161 USD respectively).
I’ve been to Al Mourjan once before and it’s lovely, but I still prefer the Cathay F longes over this. Wondering what the hive mind thinks.
Thank you!
I’m a OWE (via AA ExecPlat) flying Business JFK>DOH>BOM, with a 4 hour layover starting at 4:45 pm during Ramadan.
Given this, I’ll have access to Al Mourjan Business Lounge. I’m wondering if it’s worth the cost to upgrade to either Oryx or Al Safwa lounge (75 or 161 USD respectively).
I’ve been to Al Mourjan once before and it’s lovely, but I still prefer the Cathay F longes over this. Wondering what the hive mind thinks.
Thank you!
Mar 17, 2024, 9:44 am
#7519
Join Date: May 2021
Posts: 2,155
Hi all,
I’m a OWE (via AA ExecPlat) flying Business JFK>DOH>BOM, with a 4 hour layover starting at 4:45 pm during Ramadan.
Given this, I’ll have access to Al Mourjan Business Lounge. I’m wondering if it’s worth the cost to upgrade to either Oryx or Al Safwa lounge (75 or 161 USD respectively).
I’ve been to Al Mourjan once before and it’s lovely, but I still prefer the Cathay F longes over this. Wondering what the hive mind thinks.
Thank you!
I’m a OWE (via AA ExecPlat) flying Business JFK>DOH>BOM, with a 4 hour layover starting at 4:45 pm during Ramadan.
Given this, I’ll have access to Al Mourjan Business Lounge. I’m wondering if it’s worth the cost to upgrade to either Oryx or Al Safwa lounge (75 or 161 USD respectively).
I’ve been to Al Mourjan once before and it’s lovely, but I still prefer the Cathay F longes over this. Wondering what the hive mind thinks.
Thank you!
Is probably max 3 hours in Al Safwa worth QAR 650? I'd say no currently. Split your time between the 2 AM lounges for a bit of variety at no cost
Mar 17, 2024, 12:03 pm
#7520
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 1,633
I'm having to cancel a Qatar Avios reward booking.
But when I go to do so, the page doesn't tell me that I will be getting my points back, nor does it tell me I'm being charged the cancellation fee.
Instead, it simply tells me they will refund the amount charged to my original method of payment and that that amount will be determined as per the fare rules.
Which seems more like a cash fare than an award fare.
Is this the normal procedure?
TIA
But when I go to do so, the page doesn't tell me that I will be getting my points back, nor does it tell me I'm being charged the cancellation fee.
Instead, it simply tells me they will refund the amount charged to my original method of payment and that that amount will be determined as per the fare rules.
Which seems more like a cash fare than an award fare.
Is this the normal procedure?
TIA
As KingCanute indicated, this is the normal procedure.
Notification of refund last night and points back in account as of this morning PST. So just a couple of days.
Thanks again to KC.
Mar 18, 2024, 6:28 pm
#7521
Join Date: Jan 2019
Programs: DL- PM, AA-PlatPro
Posts: 82
Thank you for all the help in these forums!
We have never flown Qatar before and are looking at it for flights from NYC to KTM- I'm AA Platinum Pro (not that that matters) and could book with AA but if I book directly with Qatar are there any upgrade options online/in the app/at check in? Is it an easy process to change from economy to business? At the moment the business fares are a bit ridiculous.
Thank you for your help.
We have never flown Qatar before and are looking at it for flights from NYC to KTM- I'm AA Platinum Pro (not that that matters) and could book with AA but if I book directly with Qatar are there any upgrade options online/in the app/at check in? Is it an easy process to change from economy to business? At the moment the business fares are a bit ridiculous.
Thank you for your help.
Mar 19, 2024, 4:27 am
#7523
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Programs: Sindbad Gold, Etihad Guest Silver, Qatar Privilege Gold.
Posts: 174
Codeshare sadness...
...I'm just going to post it here, because some of you might share my pain.
I have an upcoming DOH to Kuala Lumpur flight and unfortunately it is the MH plane. I have just found out they only have instant coffee on board. OMG!
Hopefully they have some lovely Malaysian BOH tea.
I have an upcoming DOH to Kuala Lumpur flight and unfortunately it is the MH plane. I have just found out they only have instant coffee on board. OMG!
Hopefully they have some lovely Malaysian BOH tea.
Mar 19, 2024, 5:07 am
#7524
Join Date: May 2021
Posts: 2,155
...I'm just going to post it here, because some of you might share my pain.
I have an upcoming DOH to Kuala Lumpur flight and unfortunately it is the MH plane. I have just found out they only have instant coffee on board. OMG!
Hopefully they have some lovely Malaysian BOH tea.
I have an upcoming DOH to Kuala Lumpur flight and unfortunately it is the MH plane. I have just found out they only have instant coffee on board. OMG!
Hopefully they have some lovely Malaysian BOH tea.
Mar 19, 2024, 8:57 am
#7525
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: LCY/DXB/MCY
Programs: BA Silver / SQ Sol PPS / KE & EK Nobody!
Posts: 387
As a new resident of DXB one of the unexpected blessings I've discovered is QR's insane price discrepancies across ex-DXB/AUH/SHJ/RKT itineraries connecting onto Europe and Australia. I've used SHJ numerous times before and have found that 60 mins is perfectly adequate, whether in Y or F, so long as I've had access to priority check-in if I've had checked baggage.
Next week I'm trying QR's RKT-DOH service for the first time and have scoured the forum (to no avail) to try and understand what to expect from RKT. FlightRadar24 suggests it's a pretty small airport, and ExpertFlyer is showing a paltry load of <10 pax...
To that end, I'd really appreciate if anyone who has flown the route could advise on the following:
- Is there a potential cancellation risk here given the low loads? Presumably just a rebook onto a same-day SHJ/DXB/AUH service?
- Would arriving just over an hour before departure suffice for the 23:35 QR1273? I'll have to check baggage and am travelling in F. Not too concerned about the lounge as my main priority is avoiding SHJ traffic by leaving DXB as late as possible...!
Next week I'm trying QR's RKT-DOH service for the first time and have scoured the forum (to no avail) to try and understand what to expect from RKT. FlightRadar24 suggests it's a pretty small airport, and ExpertFlyer is showing a paltry load of <10 pax...
To that end, I'd really appreciate if anyone who has flown the route could advise on the following:
- Is there a potential cancellation risk here given the low loads? Presumably just a rebook onto a same-day SHJ/DXB/AUH service?
- Would arriving just over an hour before departure suffice for the 23:35 QR1273? I'll have to check baggage and am travelling in F. Not too concerned about the lounge as my main priority is avoiding SHJ traffic by leaving DXB as late as possible...!
Mar 19, 2024, 9:12 am
#7526
Join Date: May 2021
Posts: 2,155
QR's website says that airport check-in closes 60 minutes before departure, so give yourself enough of a.cushion
https://www.qatarairways.com/en/help...at-the-airport
Mar 20, 2024, 8:44 am
#7527
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Programs: Sindbad Gold, Etihad Guest Silver, Qatar Privilege Gold.
Posts: 174
MH codeshare disappointment
oof.I lived in Malaysia for many years and love the food, but whenever I have flown on MH they have struggled to provide veg Malaysian. Those tiny Air Asia meals they even have veg now.
But I know a lot of people enjoy the satay, so I can take some and give to my neighbour if they would like
Mar 20, 2024, 10:25 am
#7528
Join Date: Oct 2023
Posts: 11
I’ve never flown on Qatar and am looking to try their F on their A380 (via Avios) before they are going away for good. I’ve been looking at Doh-CDG/LHR but can only find Flexi awards. At least availability is quite good but obviously would prefer the lower saver rate. I was not able to find any non Flexi award no matter how close in or far out. Does Qatar now only release Flexi F awards on those routes? I have booked one for now but would be curious if there is hope. Thanks!
Mar 20, 2024, 10:34 am
#7529
Join Date: May 2021
Posts: 2,155
QR have long specified that awards and upgrades with points are not possible on the LHR route.
You may find that standard rate awards are similarly blocked to/from CDG for large parts of the year.
Posters report better success on services to/from BKK and Australia. First is also offered on some other routes but this may be on ex-Cathay Pacific 777 aircraft rather than the QR A380 (including some flights to/from BKK)
You may find that standard rate awards are similarly blocked to/from CDG for large parts of the year.
Posters report better success on services to/from BKK and Australia. First is also offered on some other routes but this may be on ex-Cathay Pacific 777 aircraft rather than the QR A380 (including some flights to/from BKK)
Mar 20, 2024, 1:10 pm
#7530
Join Date: Apr 2023
Posts: 55
I have a PER-DOH flight and ended up booking a DOH-SIN after it, with ~2.5 hours in between. Since these are 2 separate tickets am I just screwed if the PER-DOH flight is significantly delayed? Does it help at all that these are both booked directly with and operated by QR?