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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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Aug 17, 2021, 4:18 am

#3346

happiest_at_40000

Join Date: Jul 2020

Location: So Cal

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Quote:

Originally Posted by NWplatinum

I flew on the 777 in 3K and liked it because you get served earlier, and you’re on the other side of the “main” aisle so it’s a little more private.

But I’ve only been on Qsuites once which has me wondering.

I'll be on the A350-1 so not sure if 3 would be any diff than the 777 but I wouldnt think so as its essentially the same idea and looks equal distance from the galley. I like to be served close to first but just not in Row 1 by the lav. I took 3K so will probably just stick with it. I think it allows for a great view of the engine from a little distance. Seems like any of the 3,5, 7 options are great though.

Aug 17, 2021, 9:20 am

#3347

friskygeek

Join Date: May 2020

Location: USA

Programs: Qatar Airways Platinum Tier

Posts: 83

Quote:

Originally Posted by happiest_at_40000

In upright seat mode it seems like one of the windows is always "half a window" and really you only have 1.5 windows, is this right? Also, any advise between 3K 5K & 7K. I know I want to be near the window with table closer to the aisle. And I know I want the table on my right, hence K. 1 is too close to the lav, 9 too close to the galley and 11 also too close to the galley. So between 3, 5 & 7 is there any strategy? 7 would have less foot traffic with the lavs in front I guess. I thought I had read on a couple diff blogs that the view from 3 is great, far enough back from the engines but not like row 1 where you cant quite see it. Why is 7 everyones favorite though? This is for an upcoming A350-1000 trip.

Thanks

I always go for 1K, and because of the size of the suite, its not really that close to the lav to make any kind of difference to your flight enjoyment. If anything, its the asile suites that are way too close to the suite. Just an FYI.

Aug 17, 2021, 10:51 am

#3348

cheltzel

Join Date: Apr 2010

Location: ORD

Programs: AA, UA, GE

Posts: 5,123

Quote:

Originally Posted by friskygeek

Are the 1A/1K seats larger/longer than the rest?

Aug 17, 2021, 10:57 am

#3349

friskygeek

Join Date: May 2020

Location: USA

Programs: Qatar Airways Platinum Tier

Posts: 83

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheltzel

Are the 1A/1K seats larger/longer than the rest?

Good question... I dont think so... But what I meant about A/K not being a factor for the lavatory, but rather its E and F that might be troublesome for their proximity to the lav. Thats becuase 1 E and 1 F are actually physically closer to the lavatory than the A and K suites.

f.

Aug 17, 2021, 1:51 pm

#3350

happiest_at_40000

Join Date: Jul 2020

Location: So Cal

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cheltzel

Are the 1A/1K seats larger/longer than the rest?

I believe its the same size as the rest. Its not like VS Upper class on the new seats where Row 1 is actually a little longer (as well as as bigger footwell). I like to take Row 1 wshen there is an advantage like that but I dont see it here. I just struggling between 3 Vs. 5 or even 7 but think i will go with my gut and stick with 3.

Aug 17, 2021, 2:20 pm

#3351

cheltzel

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Quote:

Originally Posted by happiest_at_40000

My experience with the first row on business having a larger seat/footwell has always been with the newer all forward facing seats. The design has to take some area from the foot area in order to provide \\enough seating area for row in front. And seating are on the bulkhead might be a bit longer and the footwell is often much larger.

I guess the only QSuite seats where this could be possible would be 9A/9K seats on the A350-1000.

Aug 18, 2021, 4:35 am

#3352

webstereo

Join Date: Jun 2017

Programs: BAEC Gold

Posts: 383

I'm looking for a flight to AKL late next year (hoping it will be open by then) and from OSL there are some good prices but instead of being direct it seems to stop in Brisbane. QR 0898, Boeing 777-300ER - as far as I can tell this is not Q suite. Do I have that right? Is there no direct flight anymore?

Aug 18, 2021, 6:41 am

#3353

realgaga

Join Date: Nov 2018

Location: HKG, BHX, MAN

Programs: Qatar Gold (OWS), Asiana Diamond (*G)

Posts: 1,493

Quote:

Originally Posted by webstereo

The direct AKL service had been removed since restrictions were introduced in New Zealand at the start of the pandemic.

Aug 18, 2021, 10:16 am

#3354

anabolism

Join Date: Aug 2004

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Posts: 8,937

Quote:

Originally Posted by webstereo

I checked QR 0898 for August 1st of 2022 and EF shows it is Qsuite.

(You can check the thread The Complete Guide to the Qatar Airways Fleet to see how many of each type of plane has which configurations, and EF will show the configuration currently loaded for any specific flight, although of course that can change until the flight boards.)

Aug 18, 2021, 10:32 am

#3355

webstereo

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Posts: 383

Quote:

Originally Posted by realgaga

The direct AKL service had been removed since restrictions were introduced in New Zealand at the start of the pandemic.

I wondered about that and so I suppose there's a chance it would get reinstated next year if they open up.

Aug 18, 2021, 10:33 am

#3356

webstereo

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Posts: 383

Quote:

Originally Posted by anabolism

Thanks for that.

Aug 21, 2021, 3:16 am

#3357

NWplatinum

Join Date: Oct 2003

Location: Seattle

Programs: AS MVP100K, Hilton Diamond, IHG Gold

Posts: 3,215

If you’re traveling alone, is it normal to ask flight attendants to make a bed for you in the center seats if the plane is empty? If so should you do this at boarding?

What has been the worst thing that has been taken away from the Qsuite experience flying now?

Aug 21, 2021, 8:42 am

#3358

NWplatinum

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Location: Seattle

Programs: AS MVP100K, Hilton Diamond, IHG Gold

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What is meal service like on the 1-2am departures? Is it dinner or… ?

Aug 21, 2021, 8:46 am

#3359

realgaga

Join Date: Nov 2018

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Posts: 1,493

Quote:

Originally Posted by NWplatinum

What is meal service like on the 1-2am departures? Is it dinner or… ?

You can eat whatever on the menu whenever you want so there isn't a set meal nor mealtime.

Aug 21, 2021, 8:47 am

#3360

realgaga

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Posts: 1,493

Quote:

Originally Posted by NWplatinum

Talk to the flight attendant responsible for you after take-off. They are incredibly busy during boarding, pushback, and taxi.

I miss the Qsuite snack menu the most.