Sale Fares Discussion
Sep 22, 2018, 3:22 pm
#573
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Sep 22, 2018, 8:57 pm
#574
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First time next tues. Of course I can be wrong, but I’ve read plenty that the seat/bed isn’t very big, whereas the Apex suite has no foot cubby and is sizeable, while of course being a great product overall. Will be very interested to compare and I’m sure both will be fantastic either way.
Sep 23, 2018, 4:19 am
#575
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Sep 23, 2018, 10:07 am
#576
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First time next tues. Of course I can be wrong, but I’ve read plenty that the seat/bed isn’t very big, whereas the Apex suite has no foot cubby and is sizeable, while of course being a great product overall. Will be very interested to compare and I’m sure both will be fantastic either way.
Sep 25, 2018, 5:35 am
#577
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Anyone able to help - I am seeing decent fares exARN/OSL-AKL for Jan & Feb circa Ł2,300 each.
However, none of these are bookable on QR website, reverts to nearly double. Is this a known glitch or is there a way to achieve the cheaper fare
Many thanks !
However, none of these are bookable on QR website, reverts to nearly double. Is this a known glitch or is there a way to achieve the cheaper fare
Many thanks !
Sep 25, 2018, 8:40 am
#579
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Someone in the ITA Matrix thread had the same issue. Google Flights and ITA Matrix showed a much lower rate than the QR website (even after clicking through from Google Flights).
I verified availability for him on ExpertFlyer.
In the end he successfully booked through a travel agent.
Edit: It was “youngfogey”
I verified availability for him on ExpertFlyer.
In the end he successfully booked through a travel agent.
Edit: It was “youngfogey”
Sep 26, 2018, 11:32 am
#581
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If February suits you better and you can see the prices on Google Flights/ITA Matrix, I can also double check for you on ExpertFlyer.
Oct 5, 2018, 8:15 am
#582
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What are the cheapest Qatar routes in Business?
Hi Everyone, could any experienced QR traveler help me?
1) Outside promo, could you please let me know what are (typically) the cheapest Qatar Airways routes in Business in your experience? (solo not companion fares)
2) Is there any link where this information could be found without having to test dozens of combinations on Google Flight?
The reason for asking is because we typically receive email offer with double QPoints if travelling in Premium class. The goal is to make it easier to renew Emerald status.
Many Thanks.
PS: Preferably with a starting point in Europe but open to any location.
1) Outside promo, could you please let me know what are (typically) the cheapest Qatar Airways routes in Business in your experience? (solo not companion fares)
2) Is there any link where this information could be found without having to test dozens of combinations on Google Flight?
The reason for asking is because we typically receive email offer with double QPoints if travelling in Premium class. The goal is to make it easier to renew Emerald status.
Many Thanks.
PS: Preferably with a starting point in Europe but open to any location.
Oct 5, 2018, 9:23 am
#583
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Fromager - I’m sure this forum’s wonderful Mod - msm2000uk - will be along at some point to welcome you to FT and the QR forum; in the meantime please let me be the first to say ‘welcome’.
Outside of any sales my own QR ‘go to route’ is ARN DOH SIN and vv. Fares are usually amongst the most competitive, plus the A350-900 and -1000 (probably my favourite aircraft) are to be found on this route. I try and avoid A320, A330 and A340 operated flights.
Unless anyone can tell me differently there is no substitute for putting in the effort to price up, as you put it, ‘dozens of combinations’; I have my own spreadsheet for EU to SE Asia airport pairs. Of course, keeping an eye open for fares posted both on this forum and the premium fares forum is a good strategy.
Outside of any sales my own QR ‘go to route’ is ARN DOH SIN and vv. Fares are usually amongst the most competitive, plus the A350-900 and -1000 (probably my favourite aircraft) are to be found on this route. I try and avoid A320, A330 and A340 operated flights.
Unless anyone can tell me differently there is no substitute for putting in the effort to price up, as you put it, ‘dozens of combinations’; I have my own spreadsheet for EU to SE Asia airport pairs. Of course, keeping an eye open for fares posted both on this forum and the premium fares forum is a good strategy.
Oct 5, 2018, 9:37 am
#584
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Definitely BKK is one of the airports popping up frequently in "cheap" J deals. All has to do with high frequency of daily QR flights, as well as BKK being a notorious low-revenue destination.
