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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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Jul 27, 2019, 11:53 pm

#2521

anabolism

Join Date: Aug 2004

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

Posts: 8,937

Quote:

Originally Posted by plunet

Keep an eye on qrcargo.com and check the aircraft type and seating layout on there, at about one month out you can get a better level of confidence of the craft type as there are rarely scheduled changes in the last 30 days before flight, typically usually only shorter term operational changes. But you can't be 100% sure until you can check the registration of the aircraft flying out from Doha for the outbound flight.

As has been mentioned a number of times, if you are an Expert Flyer subscriber, you can create an "Aircraft Change" alert for your QR flight. If the flight switches from Qsuite to non-Qsuite or vice-versa, EF will alert you. You don't need to keep checking yourself, EF does that automatically. Don't forget to reset the alert every time it triggers, as QR is known for multiple aircraft configuration changes.

Jul 28, 2019, 12:52 pm

#2522

kaffir76

Join Date: Nov 2016

Location: SE ASIA

Programs: SQ KF GO, OZ GO, QR PC PLAT, TG ROP SL, LCAH SL, IHG SPIRE, Marriott BONVOY GO, HILTON GO

Posts: 641

Quote:

Originally Posted by MegatopLover

Just noticed the QR 755 DOH-ATL we’re connecting onto has also gone 77L, though seatmap shows the old configuration.
Sigh. Hope for a change or retrofit of the last couple 77L’s.

Sorry to hear about the swap - I know that 2-2-2 config isn't ideal for many pax but I do find that the older seats are no less comfortable than the Qsuites or A350's ..
in fact they may be a tad more comfy as the Qsuites do take up a lot more space in the cabin thru reducing seat space & elbow room etc. (at least it does for me ... YMMV)
However, the service in the air should be flawless & meals awesome so do enjoy your flight!

Quote:

Originally Posted by fender5787

TPG just released a post saying all ATL flights post Oct 27th will be on 77L’s with the old config.
I would, however, take the tpg post with a grain of salt since as we all know, QR is notorious for equipment change.
https://thepointsguy.com/news/qatar-quietly-downgrades-business-class-on-atlanta-route

+1
Well, according to the Wiki there are still 2 77L's yet to be re-furbished so I guess that's where they are flying to (ATL)

Jul 30, 2019, 2:35 pm

#2523

ngfan

Join Date: Oct 2002

Location: Stuttgart, Germany

Programs: Too many...and an Amanjunkie

Posts: 1,667

Quote:

Originally Posted by plunet

...Keep an eye on qrcargo.com and check the aircraft type and seating layout on there, at about one month out you can get a better level of confidence of the craft type as there are rarely scheduled changes in the last 30 days before flight, typically usually only shorter term operational changes. But you can't be 100% sure until you can check the registration of the aircraft flying out from Doha for the outbound flight.

Don't want to ruin the party but on my last QR flights back in March, QR changed my A359 on MLE-DOH three times (from Q to nonQ and back to Q) within the last three days before departure. As I was travelling with child and required a bassinet seat, this was a heck of many calls to different QR offices/call centres to get my relevant bassinet seats reorganised as this isn't done automatically by QR's system in case of a/c swaps...

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Aug 1, 2019, 5:13 am

#2524

frausflyer

Join Date: Dec 2013

Location: DOH

Programs: BA:GOLD

Posts: 213

A7-BAZ (24J) is now QSuites.

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Aug 1, 2019, 6:39 am

#2525

Traveller999

Join Date: Mar 2017

Programs: QR Platinum, Star Alliance Gold (LH Sen)

Posts: 764

Quote:

Originally Posted by frausflyer

A7-BAZ (24J) is now QSuites.

Thank you - I did updade Wiki accordingly

Aug 2, 2019, 7:22 pm

#2526

Reetmafreen

Join Date: Apr 2016

Location: San Diego

Programs: Plat Pro AAdvantage, but defected to BAEC

Posts: 1,222

Just booked my my first Qatar flights on a LAX-DOH-JNB route on the outbound and CPT-DOH-LAX on the inbound all in J for my wife and I. The LAX-DOH and DOH-LAX showed QSuites and I was able to pick any seat in the entire cabin.

Now I just need the Discover Doha hotel offer to be extended into 2020 as I deliberately booked a longer connection in Doha on the outbound specifically to take a looksee as I’ve never been to the Middle East before. The only slight downer is that the connection on the return flight comes in at an overnight 7hrs and 55 min connection, so no Qatar provided hotel. Still, I get to experience the lounge, freshen up with a shower, take a look around the airport (aviation geek) and maybe find a quiet spot to grab a quick nap before the LAX flight.

Aug 3, 2019, 1:29 am

#2527

Veer Jugpal

Join Date: Jul 2019

Posts: 23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reetmafreen

Hey, I am in a very similar situation as you. Booked my first journey with Qatar from LAX to SIN and back with all 4 legs offering Q suite. I also opted for a longer layover originally thinking I could utilize the discover Qatar rates until I found out that it's only valid for this year for now.

Hoping they don't change the Q suite products on the LA sectors and they extend the program. I would not be bummed if the Singapore flights went non Q as the alternative product looks great as well.

Aug 3, 2019, 1:37 am

#2528

NWplatinum

Join Date: Oct 2003

Location: Seattle

Programs: AS MVP100K, Hilton Diamond, IHG Gold

Posts: 3,215

What a downgrade and disappointment my flight was from ORD-DOH-INDIA then INDIA-DOH-IAH. All sectors we’re suppose to be Qsuites and they pulled all except the ORD-DOH. The rest was the old J. What a downgrade. They also literally swapped out the DOH-IAH out last minute to the old J. Was really hard going from gorgeous Qsuites to a shabby 2x2x2.

Aug 3, 2019, 4:34 am

#2529

THR

Join Date: Jun 2007

Location: Sydney, NSW

Posts: 844

What airport is INDIA?

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Aug 3, 2019, 7:01 am

#2530

Nizar

Join Date: Apr 2013

Location: MEL

Programs: QFF, AA, LM, EY

Posts: 762

Quote:

Originally Posted by frausflyer

Last one was A7-BAH (777-300ER) on 12th of July. We won't see many refurbs done during the busy summer season but QR is still receiving new planes with QSuite at a rate of around 1 per month.

When you say new planes with QSuite you mean A350-1000s yeah ?

Aug 3, 2019, 7:23 am

#2531

frausflyer

Join Date: Dec 2013

Location: DOH

Programs: BA:GOLD

Posts: 213

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nizar

When you say new planes with QSuite you mean A350-1000s yeah ?

A350-1000s and the last A350-900 which should be delivered this month. And then the 787-9s (starting Q4 2019) and 777x in a couple of years.

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Aug 3, 2019, 9:20 pm

#2532

floxorius

Join Date: Jan 2019

Posts: 4

Does anybody know when the ICN route was changed? It was announced as the first Q-Suite route in Asia but seems to be only 2-2-2 now.

Aug 4, 2019, 4:09 pm

#2533

wilsnunn

Join Date: Jan 2018

Location: London

Programs: BAEC Gold, Accor Live Limitless Gold, Hilton Honours Gold, Avis Preferred Plus

Posts: 1,807

An upcoming DOH-ARN has changed to QSuites (at some point recently) which is a nice surprise for me!

Aug 4, 2019, 10:38 pm

#2534

crazyanglaisy

Join Date: Nov 2010

Location: Singapore

Programs: BA Gold. KrisFlyer Gold

Posts: 732

Quote:

Originally Posted by floxorius

Does anybody know when the ICN route was changed? It was announced as the first Q-Suite route in Asia but seems to be only 2-2-2 now.

The beginning of July, I think. It comes and goes on that route over the last 12 months.

Aug 5, 2019, 10:01 am

#2535

SouthernDiscomfort

Join Date: Dec 2012

Location: SEA

Posts: 51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reetmafreen

I did SEA-LAX-DOH-CPT in May. My tactic on the return leg (which worked pretty well to temper the jetlag) was to nap on the CPT-DOH leg and then stay awake during the DOH layover by means of a shower, a meal, a walk and several cups of coffee. Then once onboard DOH-LAX, I had breakfast immediately and went to sleep for about six hours.