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May 10, 2019, 5:33 am
#3811
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: UK/TZ
Programs: QRPC Plat; Marriott Plat; Hilton Gold
Posts: 353
Hi all,
First time Qatar flyer, did a bit of research and booked a flight in July from Singapore to Amsterdam via Doha.
It seems I have Q Suites on all 4 sectors... that is a nice bonus.
As a OW Emerald it seems however there is no additional benefit besides 20K additional weight allowance.
There is no F check-in in Singapore or AMS, and maybe there is priority boarding but not expecting anything beyond J Priority.
The OWE lounge in Doha seems worse than the Al Mourjan lounge which I have access to on the account I fly Business.
I have a 7.45 hour stopover in Doha on both sectors. Both are between midnight and 7am.
I checked the Transit Oryx hotel, but at 300 USD that seems a bit rich for 7 hours.
So, the question to the experts..
Any Benefits I have overlooked for a J Pax with OWE?
How is the Al Safwa Lounge between midnight and 7am? is it worth paying up? (If the champagne is better I will be easily convinced)
Will there be (fresh) food and drinks served overnight?
There seem to be sleeper rooms, but by the time I get there I would guess they are booked up.
Thanks,
Globalist
First time Qatar flyer, did a bit of research and booked a flight in July from Singapore to Amsterdam via Doha.
It seems I have Q Suites on all 4 sectors... that is a nice bonus.
As a OW Emerald it seems however there is no additional benefit besides 20K additional weight allowance.
There is no F check-in in Singapore or AMS, and maybe there is priority boarding but not expecting anything beyond J Priority.
The OWE lounge in Doha seems worse than the Al Mourjan lounge which I have access to on the account I fly Business.
I have a 7.45 hour stopover in Doha on both sectors. Both are between midnight and 7am.
I checked the Transit Oryx hotel, but at 300 USD that seems a bit rich for 7 hours.
So, the question to the experts..
Any Benefits I have overlooked for a J Pax with OWE?
How is the Al Safwa Lounge between midnight and 7am? is it worth paying up? (If the champagne is better I will be easily convinced)
Will there be (fresh) food and drinks served overnight?
There seem to be sleeper rooms, but by the time I get there I would guess they are booked up.
Thanks,
Globalist
I did ask at the counter of Al Mourjan for them to make sure there a free room before I went over and paid the entrance, they held the free room for me which was appreciated.
May 14, 2019, 7:08 am
#3812
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 701
Concerns about flying CAI_AMM-DOH-BOS due to increased Iran military activity?
We will be flying home from CAI through AMM to DOH (on RJ) and home to BOS from DOH on QR this fall. Should I be concerned about the escalating military situation in Iran since we will be flying over that area? I know anything can happen between now and then but as much as I am looking forward to my first QSuites flight, I definitely want us to be safe.
May 14, 2019, 11:46 am
#3813
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 1
Al Safwa
I have a 13 hour layover during the day in Doha - because my travel arranger screwed up I am not eligible for the free hotel room - anyway I know I can access Al Safwa Lounge but I want to know if I can buy back to back passes so I can’t stay the whole time - not just the six hours. Can I buy two in a row?
May 14, 2019, 8:53 pm
#3814
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: BOS/UTH
Programs: AA LT PLT; QR GLD; Bonvoy LT TIT
Posts: 12,753
I have a 13 hour layover during the day in Doha - because my travel arranger screwed up I am not eligible for the free hotel room - anyway I know I can access Al Safwa Lounge but I want to know if I can buy back to back passes so I can’t stay the whole time - not just the six hours. Can I buy two in a row?
May 15, 2019, 2:07 am
#3815
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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 have a 13 hour layover during the day in Doha - because my travel arranger screwed up I am not eligible for the free hotel room - anyway I know I can access Al Safwa Lounge but I want to know if I can buy back to back passes so I can’t stay the whole time - not just the six hours. Can I buy two in a row?
May 15, 2019, 4:08 am
#3816
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JAL Metal Card (OWE), SAS Eurobonus Gold (*G), Marriott Titanium (LTP), Tokyu Hotels Platinum
Posts: 21,154
There are so few people that they ofteb do notice who is exceeding their 6 hours. While you can be lucky, I would not count on it.
May 15, 2019, 5:06 am
#3817
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Programs: KLM Flying Blue, Singapore Airlines Kris Flyer, British Airways Executive Club
Posts: 106
Flew business class from KUL to DOH on 13th May - check-in counter agents directed us to the Plaza Premium First lounge at KLIA which we already knew its the preferred lounge used by Qatar at KLIA. As we have plenty of time before flight departure, we also went to the MH Golden lounge. However, we were initially refused entry at Golden lounge. The lounge agent said we are 'blue member' of BA executive club and the rule with Qatar is that only members with sapphire level and above can enter the Golden lounge. I argued that we are flying business class so regardless of our membership level with BA executive club, we should still be able to use the lounge as per OneWorld rules. The lounge agent had to ring and speak to someone at Qatar check-in counters to query this. After a good 10-15mins, she finally alllowed us in and told us that this is only an exception. Has anyone been through the same situation before??
I thought the Golden lounge is available for use for all passengers traveling in business class of any One World airlines.
I thought the Golden lounge is available for use for all passengers traveling in business class of any One World airlines.
May 15, 2019, 12:03 pm
#3819
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May 15, 2019, 1:53 pm
#3820
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: EK Gold, A3 *G, AB Gold, Jetblue Mosaic
Posts: 1,386
You are probably about to board but for future reference, you could always check which aircraft is operating the inbound and indeed it was a LATAM A359 with 2-2-2
May 20, 2019, 7:31 pm
#3821
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Programs: ANA SFC (*G)
Posts: 529
How can I check that for future references? Wasn't able to confirm online that it was a LATAM leased A359.
Thank you
May 20, 2019, 8:30 pm
#3822
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: EK Gold, A3 *G, AB Gold, Jetblue Mosaic
Posts: 1,386
May 20, 2019, 10:39 pm
#3823
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The registration number itself wil show it, the LATAM birds are not on a Qatari registration. If the registration does not start with A7, then it is a LATAM bird.
May 20, 2019, 10:46 pm
#3824
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So, to correct CPH-Flyer's statement,
If the registration is A7-AMA, A7-AMB or A7-AQA it's a LATAM aircraft; otherwise, it would be a QR bird.
Btw, the OP has flown on A7-AQA that day.
May 21, 2019, 3:29 am
#3825
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The LATAM birds that operate for QR are on a Qatari registration. They are registered A7-AMA, A7-AMB, and A7-AQA.
So, to correct CPH-Flyer's statement,
If the registration is A7-AMA, A7-AMB or A7-AQA it's a LATAM aircraft; otherwise, it would be a QR bird.
Btw, the OP has flown on A7-AQA that day.
So, to correct CPH-Flyer's statement,
If the registration is A7-AMA, A7-AMB or A7-AQA it's a LATAM aircraft; otherwise, it would be a QR bird.
Btw, the OP has flown on A7-AQA that day.