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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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Nov 22, 2018, 9:14 pm

#1651

ocprodigy

Join Date: Dec 2015

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Just about to board the 7.40am DOH - MAN flight and the normal A359 with standard configuration has been swapped out for a Qsuite plane - excited to find out which (only sampled the 773 LHR - DOH Qsuite). Not sure if a regular change just yet.

Definitely makes up for my LHE - DOH flight being changed to a standard configuration plane without notice...! Here’s hoping for an A35K...

Nov 22, 2018, 9:27 pm

#1652

ocprodigy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ocprodigy

A359 A7-ALY tasked with taking us home. Was hoping to see a newer plane but not complaining either way!

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Nov 23, 2018, 2:28 am

#1653

msm2000uk

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ocprodigy

A359 A7-ALY tasked with taking us home. Was hoping to see a newer plane but not complaining either way!

Enjoy!

M

Nov 23, 2018, 9:38 am

#1654

anabolism

Join Date: Aug 2004

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

Posts: 8,937

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeeBuyFly

The FAs brought out, without prompting, a long narrow pad that filled the gap.

That's terrific!

Nov 23, 2018, 10:34 am

#1655

N1Rotate

Join Date: Dec 2009

Posts: 842

Quote:

Originally Posted by anabolism

That's terrific!

It's a pad designed for the purpose and fits in the space, it still feels lumpy though so if you have a double bed all to yourself it is not comfortable to sleep diagonally across both beds. It still works well for a couple.

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Nov 23, 2018, 10:52 am

#1656

kt74

Join Date: Nov 2002

Location: London, UK

Programs: BA Gold (and other non-status plastic)

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mediamonkey

Has anyone had any experience of being a solo traveller and requesting the middle seats, hoping no one sits next to you, then having a double bed?

No, but on my ARN-DOH, the crew offered to make up the empty double bed next to me... although, tbh, after a long day and dinner, and only a short 6hr flight, I just reclined and slept in my allocated seat (which was great, so no complaints)

Also on the same flight, I saw the quad being used by 4 guys travelling together... It was sociable while they had dinner, but looked a bit of a squeeze, if I'm honest... I certainly wouldn't want to be sleeping at such close quarters with any of my colleagues!

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Nov 24, 2018, 2:19 am

#1657

thefilipinotraveler

Join Date: Nov 2013

Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Programs: TK Elite, Hilton Diamond, BA Silver

Posts: 967

Yesterday I booked flights for March/April and they are showing the Qsuites map on QR website. The pair seats were not blocked so chose rear facing 3EF from DOH-SIN and front facing 4DG for the HKG-DOH flight. Hope they stick as it will be our first time on Qsuites. Thanks for the tips

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Nov 24, 2018, 5:45 am

#1658

tropikey

Join Date: Apr 2008

Location: Gdynia, Poland

Posts: 631

I also booked DOH-SIN but for September. It's QR946 flight and to my surprise, as for now, it has qsuites as well

. Of course, I'm aware that qsuite is not guaranteed until I sit in it but at least I may say that I've reserved it (3K)

Additionally, as mentioned earlier, upgrade of J product to qsuites is in progress, so considering that my flight is in 10 months, my chances seem to be quite high, don't they?

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Nov 24, 2018, 8:43 am

#1659

brunos

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SeeBuyFly

The FAs brought out, without prompting, a long narrow pad that filled the gap.

I got it on the 777 but not the A359. And Qsuites are definitely more spacious on 777 than A350. Not surprising given difference in cabin width.

Nov 26, 2018, 2:22 pm

#1660

kkt228

Join Date: Jan 2017

Posts: 55

My friend was really unlucky because he was supposed to be on a 'Qsuite' aircraft for both DOH MUC and DOH HKG but it was a last minute aircraft change.

He found out that he was on the same aircraft for both routes. It is A7-BAB. He was told that it was due to low passengers in business class in both routes.

Nov 26, 2018, 7:41 pm

#1661

midlevels

Join Date: Apr 2009

Location: Hong Kong

Programs: CX Diamond (OW Emerald), former SQ Krisflyer Gold

Posts: 2,527

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkt228

Wow, I'm flying MNL-DOH-FRA return in a couple of weeks (before FRA switches to A380 in March). I have zero hope of getting QSuites on the MNL-DOH-MNL segments, so any swap will be a pleasant surprise but I am hoping to get get QSuites on the DOH-FRA-DOH segments where QSuites is supposed to be guaranteed on the 77P. Never flown QSuites before so a sub on those sectors would be a disappointment.

Looking at the FR24 history of HKG flights, on a supposedly guaranteed QSuites route, there are quite a few flights operated with non-QSuites aircraft.

Nov 26, 2018, 9:16 pm

#1662

florin

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Location: MEL

Programs: DL, QF, QR Gold, MR Lifetime Gold

Posts: 7,003

Any feedback on the back facing QSuites on the window side? As an advantage, the seat is closer to the window and the little stand is on the outside, easier to access for the FA and get a drink/pick up an empty glass (as opposed to reaching over to get it). For take-off and landing, as the plane pitches up, does it feel like you're leaning forward?

Nov 26, 2018, 9:23 pm

#1663

QatarA340

Join Date: Apr 2009

Location: Doha, Qatar

Programs: QR Gold

Posts: 772

I prefer backwards near-window seats. Feels more spacious and you can get easy access in and out.

Nov 26, 2018, 9:43 pm

#1664

Dr. HFH

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Quote:

Originally Posted by florin

I've flown only once in QSuites (but I have an all QSuite itinerary coming up, IAD-DOH-BKK!!), and it was in 1A. I found it quite comfortable, with no sensation of falling forward on takeoff or landing. Since I always prefer a window seat, it may be quite some time before I try a forward facing QSuite.

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Nov 27, 2018, 2:00 am

#1665

msm2000uk

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Quote:

Originally Posted by midlevels

Which is precisely why there isn't a list of guaranteed QSuite flights in the WIKI.

Until more QSuite frames are delivered, frequencies and rosters will continue changing.

M