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Qatar have confirmed the presence of a policy whereby if a customer booked a QSuites flight and subsequently gets an aircraft type swap can you request travel on an alternative flight, subject to availability, see post #2709 Previously this included change of routing, now it only includes changing the date on the same routing. QR issued tickets only!

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May 18, 2019, 10:39 am

#2296

NicoNTE

Join Date: Mar 2019

Location: NTE - FRANCE

Programs: QR Platinum

Posts: 25

Quote:

Originally Posted by seantheman

Sorry if this has been answered before but at what point do they unlock the quads on the Qsuite seatmaps? I was on a non-Qsuite seatmap which just changed to Qsuites but the entire middle section is blocked out and everyone has been assigned the side seats, we are travelling as a couple so don't want to miss out on the middle seats if possible.

You can actually request it via social Media ( QR's Facebook with your PNR) I've done this when I wanted to book a quad for my family.

May 18, 2019, 11:18 am

#2297

Bravada04

Join Date: Dec 2007

Location: Canada

Posts: 1,512

It doesn't seem consistent.......we have booked well in advance for a February vacation to Cambodia...Flying Qatar from Montreal to Doha to Bangkok and the same coming home through Montreal. Myself and my wife and I have been able to choose any seats we wish.....and trust me, I have changed it multiple times already because I keep changing my mind. The only flight that is not showing Q suites is our return from BKK to DOH - I believe it is the 21:00 flight on A350? I would imagine by that time it might be changed to Q suites.

May 18, 2019, 11:35 am

#2298

fender5787

Join Date: Feb 2018

Location: Brooklyn, NYC

Programs: QR PC Platinum, TK M&S elite, UA silver, ITA Voltaire Executive (lol), Marriott Bonvoy Platinum

Posts: 1,171

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. HFH

I don't understand. In the winter, temps are colder, the air is thicker. So takeoff requires less runway length and climb is easier, no?

I’d think it would be because of the much stronger North Atlantic and arctic headwinds, not because of the cold, but what do I know 🤔

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May 18, 2019, 6:14 pm

#2299

anabolism

Join Date: Aug 2004

Programs: AA (EP), Hilton (Diamond), Marriott Bonvoy (Titanium)

Posts: 8,937

Quote:

Originally Posted by seantheman

As has been repeatedly stated in this thread, quad allocations are sometimes blocked for self-service and sometimes not; when blocked they can usually be allocated by calling QR or by tweeting them. Also, when quads are blocked in advance for self-service, often they are unblocked as it gets closer to flight date.

May 19, 2019, 6:21 pm

#2300

hardiwv

Join Date: Oct 2004

Location: AMS>GRU/GIG

Programs: KL/AF Platinum

Posts: 1,417

Any information whether AKL is flying with Qsuites as planned from 15 May alternate days and from 30 May everyday? Whats the status of refurbishing the last two B77L (A7-BBF / BBH)?

May 19, 2019, 9:39 pm

#2301

quinzinho

Join Date: May 2017

Programs: MH Gold, AC Super Elite, UA Platinum, Accor All Gold, Marriott Titanium Elite

Posts: 497

Quote:

Originally Posted by quinzinho

Where does Qatar refurbish the old 777s with Q-suites?
I noticed A7-BAV went to Rome on 14 May with an odd flight number (QR3251) and is still there as of today:

https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-bav

Sorry to bump this question, but would really like to know.. Thanks!

May 19, 2019, 9:46 pm

#2302

frausflyer

Join Date: Dec 2013

Location: DOH

Programs: BA:GOLD

Posts: 213

Quote:

Originally Posted by quinzinho

Sorry to bump this question, but would really like to know.. Thanks!

Plane is there for maintenance. If it stays around a month then it could be for Q Suite.

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May 19, 2019, 9:50 pm

#2303

frausflyer

Join Date: Dec 2013

Location: DOH

Programs: BA:GOLD

Posts: 213

Quote:

Originally Posted by hardiwv

Any information whether AKL is flying with Qsuites as planned from 15 May alternate days and from 30 May everyday? Whats the status of refurbishing the last two B77L (A7-BBF / BBH)?

AKL seems to be alternate but it's too early to tell. BBF is doing QR11 to LHR today and BBH AKL.

May 19, 2019, 11:45 pm

#2304

wairakei15

Join Date: Nov 2014

Location: Christchurch, NZ.

Programs: NZ*E, MPO, QR

Posts: 20

Quote:

Originally Posted by hardiwv

Any information whether AKL is flying with Qsuites as planned from 15 May alternate days and from 30 May everyday? Whats the status of refurbishing the last two B77L (A7-BBF / BBH)?

Qatar did promise the 1st June for the last 77L to 77K QSuite conversion in this article in the Auckland paper NZ Herald.

However two a/c BBF and BBH have been on a regular rotation to Auckland. They haven't been out of service for longer than a day or two, so I'm certain they have not been converted. With Qsuite conversion taking 3+ weeks and Auckland the last destination to receive continuous Qsuite, there is no certainty for another month or more. Until then you could get lucky with another a/c turning up at 5 to 10 day intervals. The a/c rego is not known until the day of departure from Doha.

May 20, 2019, 10:13 am

#2305

N1Rotate

Join Date: Dec 2009

Posts: 843

Quote:

Originally Posted by wairakei15

From 01 June IAH will get the A350-1000 instead of the 77K. The two freed up QSuites 777-200LR will then be deployed to AKL.

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May 20, 2019, 6:01 pm

#2306

anabolism

Join Date: Aug 2004

Programs: AA (EP), Hilton (Diamond), Marriott Bonvoy (Titanium)

Posts: 8,937

787?

Any word on 787 Qsuite? I understand QR is taking deliveries of new 787s, with presumably 1-2-1 J seats.

May 21, 2019, 4:33 am

#2307

plunet

Join Date: Jan 2016

Location: LON

Programs: BAEC

Posts: 3,918

Quote:

Originally Posted by anabolism

Any word on 787 Qsuite? I understand QR is taking deliveries of new 787s, with presumably 1-2-1 J seats.

It needs a different design for QSuite as the plane body is narrower than 350 or 777. Not heard any rumours on a 787 design being ready here as yet I think.

May 21, 2019, 8:35 am

#2308

itsmeitisss

Join Date: Jul 2008

Location: All over the place often South Wales and Lake District

Programs: BA Gold for Life Accor Platinum

Posts: 4,552

Quote:

Originally Posted by itsmeitisss

I have Q suites from ICN to DOH on 20th and seat selection was a nightmare. Kept telling me that I couldn't select any available seat because I am a single traveller. Ended up getting in touch with the twitter team who told me they have got ICN to put in a particular seat. Not showing in the booking but that may be because my booking is under airport control...

I ended up in 1A and loved the seat. Great for sitting lounging and sleeping ^

May 21, 2019, 5:29 pm

#2309

anabolism

Join Date: Aug 2004

Programs: AA (EP), Hilton (Diamond), Marriott Bonvoy (Titanium)

Posts: 8,937

Quote:

Originally Posted by plunet

It needs a different design for QSuite as the plane body is narrower than 350 or 777. Not heard any rumours on a 787 design being ready here as yet I think.

Back when Qsuite was announced, QR said there would be a different design for the 787 due to narrower cabin, but it's been a long time, and QR continue to get 787s delivered. I realize it takes time to certify any new aircraft interior component, but I would have thought we'd have heard something if QR is still intending to have Qsuite on 787s.

May 21, 2019, 10:46 pm

#2310

kkt228

Join Date: Jan 2017

Posts: 55

Hi all,

I will be on a Qsuite flight to AKL in July so does 8A or 10A on B77L have a window seat by any chance? I mostly fly on both Qsuite B77W and A359/1 aircrafts but am not familiar with Qsuite seats on B77L. And also, does B77L have Super Wi-Fi by any chance?

Please let me know. Your help is hugely appreciated. Thanks!