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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 23, 2023, 6:47 pm

#4831

happiest_at_40000

Join Date: Jul 2020

Location: So Cal

Programs: AA Platinum

Posts: 2,703

Quote:

Originally Posted by WannaTheater

In the past week? Please prove us wrong. A single example, anywhere US-DOH where there is a single seat available.

I think the last one I saw was Tues July 11 and out of lax actually

This week all I see is AT and actually AY. Tomorrow DFW-HEL-DOH was avail for a while.

Jul 23, 2023, 8:01 pm

#4832

Global321

Join Date: Sep 2009

Location: Global

Posts: 5,998

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhou322

So you somehow have hidden availability? Either you booked last week or you didnt do a search recently. I've looked on AA and none of the dates have JFK-DOH on QR

Quote:

Originally Posted by WannaTheater

Exactly my thoughts. From what I can tell, the dates provided upthread are not on QR (business). The only nonstop flights that I can currently find from JFK-DOH in business are operated on AA metal, not Q-suites.

There is still plenty of coach availability on QR.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhou322

So you somehow have hidden availability? Either you booked last week or you didnt do a search recently. I've looked on AA and none of the dates have JFK-DOH on QR

Booked yesterday after a post above - reminded me I need something in April. Where are you trying to go?

Jul 23, 2023, 8:36 pm

#4833

WannaTheater

Join Date: Sep 2009

Programs: AA Executive Platinum, Marriott Lifetime Titanium, IHG Platinum

Posts: 1,448

Quote:

Originally Posted by Global321

Booked yesterday after a post above - reminded me I need something in April. Where are you trying to go?

Any US city to DOH in any month, on QR metal, in Business class.

Jul 23, 2023, 11:01 pm

#4834

KingCanute

Join Date: May 2021

Posts: 2,155

Stepping away from redemption availabilities for a moment...

If anyone is booked on QR830 DOH-BKK this Saturday 29th, or QR831 BKK-DOH on Sunday 30th, the aircraft has just been switched from 2-2-2 to Qsuites and all of the previous seat selections have been wiped (many don't exist on both layouts of course). So now's your chance to pic your ideal spot before anyone else notices

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Jul 24, 2023, 9:07 am

#4835

liquix

Join Date: Dec 2012

Posts: 11

Anyone know how YUL-DOH has been looking recently for Q Suites?

Jul 24, 2023, 9:19 am

#4836

YYZPolarBear

Join Date: Dec 2019

Posts: 84

Quote:

Originally Posted by liquix

Anyone know how YUL-DOH has been looking recently for Q Suites?

QR762 is the only direct flight YUL-DOH and a quick glance at recent planes show nearly 100% B777-300ER w/Qsuites.

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Aug 2, 2023, 4:10 am

#4837

nldogbert

Join Date: Feb 2004

Location: Netherlands

Posts: 4,287

Hi all,

A question - most probably I think what the majority of opinion will be - but for a booking for next year, my original A380 flight (to BKK) was somehow (without notification) was moved over to the B777 with Qsuite.
Now I am in a dilemma which to select - the A380 (just to experience it again before it leaves the fleet, and (very small chance, since mine is the dreaded R-fare to upgrade with points to F) or stick to and enjoy the Qsuite (which was the more expensive option when I made my initial booking).....

What's the opinion here? Timing of the flights are just 2 hours apart.

Cheers!

Aug 2, 2023, 7:56 am

#4838

creflo

Join Date: Jan 2008

Posts: 80

If you decide to change to the A380 again: Let us know how it went. Thus far, I have only heard reports of people getting a free change if the original booking was made on Q-Suite and was then changed to non-Q-Suite, but not vice versa.

And a lot can change until next year including flight times and equipment again. I personally would take the earlier flight as it means two hours less at the airport.

Aug 2, 2023, 8:04 am

#4839

Global321

Join Date: Sep 2009

Location: Global

Posts: 5,998

Quote:

Originally Posted by nldogbert

I have flown both many many times in business. Both have advantages. Both are really good.
How long is the flight? Day? Night?
8 hours or less? Pick the flight that works best.
8+ hours? I would pick the Q Suites.

If you can get in first, 100% I would choose that. Excellent hard and soft product plus lounge in Doha.

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Aug 2, 2023, 3:00 pm

#4840

happiest_at_40000

Join Date: Jul 2020

Location: So Cal

Programs: AA Platinum

Posts: 2,703

Quote:

Originally Posted by nldogbert

I am in a similiar dilemma on the same route, deciding if F is worth the extra cost to get the A380 or just go in J but J in Q Suites is better but but you lose the nostalgia of the A380 and the bar. I was looking also at maybe just going DOH-HKG to get the longer flight and secure the ex CX 777 which has a good deal in F for when I need it.

I think I would do the A380 in your situation, I love that plane.

And extra time at DOH to me is always a win. Love that airport and love AS.

Aug 8, 2023, 2:56 pm

#4841

richardcrow

Join Date: Apr 2023

Posts: 26

Does anyone know what happened to QSuite/business class saver award availability? I am looking through 2024, and literally for ever single day from Jan 2024 until August 2024, there are no QSuite saver awards available from Seattle to Doha?

Aug 8, 2023, 3:06 pm

#4842

WannaTheater

Join Date: Sep 2009

Programs: AA Executive Platinum, Marriott Lifetime Titanium, IHG Platinum

Posts: 1,448

Quote:

Originally Posted by richardcrow

…. Not just Seattle. Also PHL, JFK, ORD….
Hopefully they will come back.

Or a ton of bloggers with the “let me show you how to spend very little money and fly business class virtually for free, while I am doing my best to get you to click through to the credit card sites so I get my referral fee” will have to change their webpages.

Aug 9, 2023, 7:53 am

#4843

gsberlin

Join Date: May 2023

Posts: 100

Mini Cabin A350-9 Q-suites

What are your experiences? Preferred seats? I assume the last row is to be avoided?

I’ve always traveled in the main cabin but for my next flight it seems I will have to be on the mini cabin (the only seats available are there).

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Aug 10, 2023, 8:17 am

#4844

Lj21

Join Date: May 2023

Posts: 6

Do we know of any more planes that are Q suite equipped? 777 or 350-900's? Not sure if Qatar is still upgrading them or only getting qsuites on new planes.

Aug 10, 2023, 5:41 pm

#4845

richardcrow

Join Date: Apr 2023

Posts: 26

Does anyone have any experience with this and can help?

I booked an award flight from Male to Seattle with Qatar Airways, with a layover in Doha for 85,000 Avios. The issue is that they changed the flight from Male to Doha to much later time, effectively cutting in half the time of my layover, and therefore I cannot spend as much time in the Al Safwa First Lounge with my potential purchased access. My plan is to cancel my whole flight (the only option is the cancel overall Male to Seattle, and cannot cancel only the Male to Doha portion) and rebook the Male to Doha portion in first class.

Here is my question...what are the chances of the Doha to Seattle saver award seat showing up again so I can book it (70,000 Avios)? Does anyone have any experience with this? Is it worth the risk?