QR Al Mourjan Business Class Lounge
Jun 12, 2021, 5:05 am
#946
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... half the QR "experience" is the lounge in DOH. I managed to tweak the days, and got the QR fare down to around $2500, including an early morning (2am or so) departure on the way home that reduced the DOH layover down to 3 hours instead of an 8 hour overnight. I would have pulled the trigger on this and sucked up the no-seat-assignment thing, but I was able to get the TK fare at $2255 r/t per person. ATL-CAI // AMM-ATL. So we went with that option instead.
And it illustrates well the gamble QR faces with a bonkers policy that isn't going to generate a single extra ticket sale, yet risks losing any number of them.
So it's a matter of stacking up the loss of $2500 ticket sales against incremental revenue generated from payments for lounge access and seat reservations.
Jun 12, 2021, 8:40 am
#947
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: W29
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That looks like a rational decision
And it illustrates well the gamble QR faces with a bonkers policy that isn't going to generate a single extra ticket sale, yet risks losing any number of them.
So it's a matter of stacking up the loss of $2500 ticket sales against incremental revenue generated from payments for lounge access and seat reservations.
And it illustrates well the gamble QR faces with a bonkers policy that isn't going to generate a single extra ticket sale, yet risks losing any number of them.
So it's a matter of stacking up the loss of $2500 ticket sales against incremental revenue generated from payments for lounge access and seat reservations.
I think QR is so short sited to be honest.
Jun 20, 2021, 9:57 am
#948
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: SEA
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I am flying SEA-DOH-ATH in mid-July in Economy (free ticket, W Economy Class through the Teacher Appreciation Promo). I am OW Sapphire through Alaska Mileage Plan (MVP Gold).
I have a 14 hour layover (arrive at 17:05, depart the next morning at 7:35). I have a room at the Onyx Hotel reserved, but it is $300+.
Will I have access to the Al Mourjan Business Class Lounge? Or are OW Sapphires flying in Economy being sent somewhere else?
I have a 14 hour layover (arrive at 17:05, depart the next morning at 7:35). I have a room at the Onyx Hotel reserved, but it is $300+.
Will I have access to the Al Mourjan Business Class Lounge? Or are OW Sapphires flying in Economy being sent somewhere else?
Last edited by Single_Flyer; Jun 20, 2021 at 10:07 am
Jun 20, 2021, 1:37 pm
#949
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I am flying SEA-DOH-ATH in mid-July in Economy (free ticket, W Economy Class through the Teacher Appreciation Promo). I am OW Sapphire through Alaska Mileage Plan (MVP Gold).
I have a 14 hour layover (arrive at 17:05, depart the next morning at 7:35). I have a room at the Onyx Hotel reserved, but it is $300+.
Will I have access to the Al Mourjan Business Class Lounge? Or are OW Sapphires flying in Economy being sent somewhere else?
I have a 14 hour layover (arrive at 17:05, depart the next morning at 7:35). I have a room at the Onyx Hotel reserved, but it is $300+.
Will I have access to the Al Mourjan Business Class Lounge? Or are OW Sapphires flying in Economy being sent somewhere else?
In mid-July, it's not 100% confirmed that you would be able to access the Al Mourjan Lounge but most likely you would as the goodwill gesture is not likely to end until the State of Qatar opens their borders to foreigners.
Although, if the goodwill gesture doesn't continue, you could use the QR Business Class status lounge for free with your OWS status.
For the most accurate situation, I would suggest you to re-ask your question 3-4 days before your flight.
Jun 21, 2021, 2:13 am
#951
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I am flying SEA-DOH-ATH in mid-July in Economy (free ticket, W Economy Class through the Teacher Appreciation Promo). I am OW Sapphire through Alaska Mileage Plan (MVP Gold).
I have a 14 hour layover (arrive at 17:05, depart the next morning at 7:35). I have a room at the Onyx Hotel reserved, but it is $300+.
Will I have access to the Al Mourjan Business Class Lounge? Or are OW Sapphires flying in Economy being sent somewhere else?
I have a 14 hour layover (arrive at 17:05, depart the next morning at 7:35). I have a room at the Onyx Hotel reserved, but it is $300+.
Will I have access to the Al Mourjan Business Class Lounge? Or are OW Sapphires flying in Economy being sent somewhere else?
who knows?
Longer answer:
if it's this week - probably yes;
mid-July - who knows?
Helpful hint:
A 6-hour stay in an airside sleep-pod costs a smidge under $100.
That's for a single: a double costs double. But maybe you can sneak a bed-share into a single.
Might be worth booking for insurance against Mourjan-access failure - it certainly beats the hotel alternative on price, if not on facilities.
https://dohahamadairport.com/relaxat...y-sleep-lounge
Jun 22, 2021, 8:32 am
#952
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 22
Opening hours of AM lounge
Short answer:
who knows?
Longer answer:
if it's this week - probably yes;
mid-July - who knows?
Hi- my first time flying QR. have an 8 hour layover in DOH, Is the AM lounge open 24 hours?
Helpful hint:
A 6-hour stay in an airside sleep-pod costs a smidge under $100.
That's for a single: a double costs double. But maybe you can sneak a bed-share into a single.
Might be worth booking for insurance against Mourjan-access failure - it certainly beats the hotel alternative on price, if not on facilities.
https://dohahamadairport.com/relaxat...y-sleep-lounge
who knows?
Longer answer:
if it's this week - probably yes;
mid-July - who knows?
Hi- my first time flying QR. have an 8 hour layover in DOH, Is the AM lounge open 24 hours?
Helpful hint:
A 6-hour stay in an airside sleep-pod costs a smidge under $100.
That's for a single: a double costs double. But maybe you can sneak a bed-share into a single.
Might be worth booking for insurance against Mourjan-access failure - it certainly beats the hotel alternative on price, if not on facilities.
https://dohahamadairport.com/relaxat...y-sleep-lounge
Jun 22, 2021, 8:36 am
#954
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: HKG, BHX, MAN
Programs: Qatar Gold (OWS), Asiana Diamond (*G)
Posts: 1,493
Jun 22, 2021, 3:59 pm
#956
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Aberdeen
Programs: BA Gold, IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 650
I see that a lot of the ME routes have changed from Business to First with immediate effect. One would assume that Al Safwa must now be open to justify changing the cabin and to increase the intra ME fares?
Jun 22, 2021, 10:40 pm
#958
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: AUH
Posts: 8,267
The rest (e.g. KSA) were coded as F upon resumption.
Jun 23, 2021, 7:56 am
#959
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Doha, Qatar
Programs: BAEC GGL
Posts: 36
Flying DOH-DXB in Y tonight and accessed Al-Mourjan lounge with my status. I asked the lounge desk if Al-Safwa lounge has re-opened, they told me it’s still closed and no indication was given on when it might re-open.
Jun 29, 2021, 5:34 am
#960
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: KUO
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Posts: 2,266
Two AY Plats = OW Emeralds, one PNR - in next Nov HEL-DOH-MLE and back in QR R restricted business without lounge benefit. Which lounges? Layover in returning would be around 9 hours in the middle of the night, maybe a hotel in transit area?
Last edited by TTL; Jun 29, 2021 at 6:09 am