Qatar now offers a free 96 hour visa!
Jan 16, 2017, 1:32 pm
#124
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 3,944
kaiotes the rules are very clear that one way journeys starting in CAI do NOT qualify for a 96 hour tourist visa. The rules about a transit visa and the bus tour are unclear at the moment but two STPCs on the same reservation is not allowed.
Jan 16, 2017, 5:00 pm
#125
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 408
I have a 8h layover in DOH in April but like most QR flights, its during the night (12am to 8am). Is it really worth getting a Visa at that time of the night? and no city tour is gonna run at silly hours of the morning.
Whilst at the J Lounge, are there any sleeping areas? can you reserve these areas? If so, who do you contact? I have slept in the J lounge before (quiet area), the chairs are awkward to sleep on (you end up with a strained neck), you have people snoring, some have the TV loud.
Whilst at the J Lounge, are there any sleeping areas? can you reserve these areas? If so, who do you contact? I have slept in the J lounge before (quiet area), the chairs are awkward to sleep on (you end up with a strained neck), you have people snoring, some have the TV loud.
Jan 17, 2017, 1:30 am
#126
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: LON
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 3,912
I have a 8h layover in DOH in April but like most QR flights, its during the night (12am to 8am). Is it really worth getting a Visa at that time of the night? and no city tour is gonna run at silly hours of the morning.
Whilst at the J Lounge, are there any sleeping areas? can you reserve these areas? If so, who do you contact? I have slept in the J lounge before (quiet area), the chairs are awkward to sleep on (you end up with a strained neck), you have people snoring, some have the TV loud.
Whilst at the J Lounge, are there any sleeping areas? can you reserve these areas? If so, who do you contact? I have slept in the J lounge before (quiet area), the chairs are awkward to sleep on (you end up with a strained neck), you have people snoring, some have the TV loud.
Jan 17, 2017, 3:24 am
#127
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 3,944
Fontana welcome to the QR forum.
If you by the J lounge mean Business Class lounge then the answer is no there are no rest areas.
If you mwéan the Premium business class Al Mourjan lounge then there are two different areas one to the right of the entrance which are supposed to be recliners and relatively private and the so called family rooms far to the left and halfway through the downstairs dining area. The family rooms are open and noisy.
Neither type can be reserved but are on a first come first served basis.
If you by the J lounge mean Business Class lounge then the answer is no there are no rest areas.
If you mwéan the Premium business class Al Mourjan lounge then there are two different areas one to the right of the entrance which are supposed to be recliners and relatively private and the so called family rooms far to the left and halfway through the downstairs dining area. The family rooms are open and noisy.
Neither type can be reserved but are on a first come first served basis.
Jan 17, 2017, 7:11 am
#129
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: EWR, NJ
Programs: UA 2 MM, UA 1K
Posts: 663
I have used the private lounges all the way to the left through the "sandwich" eating area, outside of the showers. They are small rooms with a TV (no sound) a sofa, footrest, etc. The rooms don't have a door but are sheltered from traffic. They were always very quiet when I was there, people whispering, etc. I set my iphone and we grabbed short naps without a problem. The area is drafty though. The A/C seems to blow right on you so have something to cover up with if you are sensitive to that. I have never had a problem getting a room.
Jan 17, 2017, 7:35 pm
#131
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SAN
Programs: UA 1MM/1K, HH Diamond
Posts: 6,832
This is frustrating. We're flying JFK-DOH-CAI on an AA award, which, as I understand from this thread, should be eligible for the free visa. But I keep getting the "INVALID BOOKING REFERENCE" message. I know the PNR is good. What gives? 
Jan 17, 2017, 11:49 pm
#132
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 589
There are a few posters here with the same issue using AA Awards, I have the same Issue with an AA award DXB DOH BKK HKG MNL
Jan 18, 2017, 8:13 am
#133
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SAN
Programs: UA 1MM/1K, HH Diamond
Posts: 6,832
Jan 18, 2017, 10:18 am
#134
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 3,944
Please remember that the flight numbers on the tickets must be QR flight numbers and that for return journeys starting from certain countries only qualify for the outward flight only and do not qualify for single journeys.
Most of this informtion is to be found on http://www.qatarairways.com/dk/en/qa...nsit-visa.page.
Most of this informtion is to be found on http://www.qatarairways.com/dk/en/qa...nsit-visa.page.
Jan 18, 2017, 11:25 am
#135
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SAN
Programs: UA 1MM/1K, HH Diamond
Posts: 6,832
Please remember that the flight numbers on the tickets must be QR flight numbers and that for return journeys starting from certain countries only qualify for the outward flight only and do not qualify for single journeys.
Most of this informtion is to be found on http://www.qatarairways.com/dk/en/qa...nsit-visa.page.
Most of this informtion is to be found on http://www.qatarairways.com/dk/en/qa...nsit-visa.page.