Sale Fares Discussion
Jan 1, 2019, 11:18 pm
#706
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: UK/Australia
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I have never flown QR in economy and don't think I ever will (perhaps maybe in a life and death situation).
I don't think they would be any better than average in Y, particularly on their densified 777's. EK would have to beat them hands down on 777's (but neither would be a great option). And QR's lounge shenanigans leave me cold.
I just wonder where QR is heading, and when it will get there.
I don't think they would be any better than average in Y, particularly on their densified 777's. EK would have to beat them hands down on 777's (but neither would be a great option). And QR's lounge shenanigans leave me cold.
I just wonder where QR is heading, and when it will get there.
Jan 2, 2019, 1:58 am
#707
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Each to their own I guess but I always go for QR as a first option when flying east from Europe. They beat all carriers hands down in business. WY is decent but just doesn't have the destinations and connections that QR do. Give me Qatar's direct aisle seats then EK and BA's 7 across in Business.
Jan 2, 2019, 7:56 am
#708
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Spain, France, Sweden
Programs: Not stuck with an Alliance anymore, Star gold, OW Saph
Posts: 129
Hi everyone,
Just booked an ARN -USM on QR in mid Feb, after one day on research.... Ok it's not sale but they remain the less expensive and with two daily departures (one normally with Qsuite)from ARN the best.
SQ, EK, LH, TG, OS, BR, BA (my last choice with LX due to the seat and service) were far more expensive, some just asking the double. Got my tkts for 1750 £.
In fact I confess we had boycott Qatar for one year but in fact missed QR
Just booked an ARN -USM on QR in mid Feb, after one day on research.... Ok it's not sale but they remain the less expensive and with two daily departures (one normally with Qsuite)from ARN the best.
SQ, EK, LH, TG, OS, BR, BA (my last choice with LX due to the seat and service) were far more expensive, some just asking the double. Got my tkts for 1750 £.
In fact I confess we had boycott Qatar for one year but in fact missed QR
Jan 3, 2019, 6:21 pm
#709
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Bristol
Programs: BA Silver, Hilton Gold, Caesars Diamond
Posts: 921
Hi everyone,
Just booked an ARN -USM on QR in mid Feb, after one day on research.... Ok it's not sale but they remain the less expensive and with two daily departures (one normally with Qsuite)from ARN the best.
SQ, EK, LH, TG, OS, BR, BA (my last choice with LX due to the seat and service) were far more expensive, some just asking the double. Got my tkts for 1750 £.
In fact I confess we had boycott Qatar for one year but in fact missed QR
Just booked an ARN -USM on QR in mid Feb, after one day on research.... Ok it's not sale but they remain the less expensive and with two daily departures (one normally with Qsuite)from ARN the best.
SQ, EK, LH, TG, OS, BR, BA (my last choice with LX due to the seat and service) were far more expensive, some just asking the double. Got my tkts for 1750 £.
In fact I confess we had boycott Qatar for one year but in fact missed QR
Even QR has to have something reasonable for this, surely?
Jan 4, 2019, 3:04 am
#710
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Monaco
Programs: Amex Plat
Posts: 105
Jan 4, 2019, 3:35 am
#711
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: HEL
Programs: Finnair Plus Platinum, OW emerald
Posts: 65
Finnair has sale now for flights from Helsinki. Nanjing Chongqing Guangzhou Xian Havanna Puerto plata 1300-1400e RT in biz.
I wish Qatar would launch it's campaigns earlier cause now I gotta use some budget to these flights x)
I wish Qatar would launch it's campaigns earlier cause now I gotta use some budget to these flights x)
Jan 4, 2019, 7:44 am
#712
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Bristol
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Not sure about your question, but I think the sale started Jan 9/10th last year, If you find the article on HFP it may give you answer your Q (for last years anyway)
Jan 4, 2019, 7:47 am
#713
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: DXB
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Is that a risk you're willing to take?
Nobody here has a crystal ball, sorry.
Jan 4, 2019, 8:19 am
#714
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Spain, France, Sweden
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Posts: 129
I don't expect any sale from QR, there are a promo fare for while actually from ARN but without any space at these fare around my dates.....
Jan 4, 2019, 9:58 am
#715
Join Date: Jan 2019
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will dig what HFP is
Jan 4, 2019, 10:04 am
#716
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HFP is probably Head for Points, a UK-based frequent flier blog.
I'm not sure about the sales in previous years, but I'm also not sure if there will be a sale at all, if the rules will be the same as last year, or if it will include your destination.
I would probably try to book something flexible (an award ticket for example) if I believed in a sale and was in your shoes, but at the end of the day, only you can make that decision.
I probably wouldn't want to rely on a potential future sale if I had to get a specific destination at a specific date.
I'm not sure about the sales in previous years, but I'm also not sure if there will be a sale at all, if the rules will be the same as last year, or if it will include your destination.
I would probably try to book something flexible (an award ticket for example) if I believed in a sale and was in your shoes, but at the end of the day, only you can make that decision.
I probably wouldn't want to rely on a potential future sale if I had to get a specific destination at a specific date.
Jan 6, 2019, 4:01 am
#717
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 218
Still able to get ARN-SIN in August for £1378 2adults and 2 children average price with a mix of old and Qsuite which is appealing. I'm torn whether to risk holding out for something later in Jan if/when it appears as a sale or otherwise?
Also Sofia SIN for £1295 again 2 adults and 2 children average which seems not bad at all.
Also Sofia SIN for £1295 again 2 adults and 2 children average which seems not bad at all.
Last edited by 225SG; Jan 6, 2019 at 4:41 am
Jan 6, 2019, 7:50 am
#718
Join Date: Jan 2006
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Totally FAKE sale ex Hong Kong
e-mail on Thursday January 3 announcing fares that are at least 40% cheaper than are actually available!
I know QR often take time to load sale fares but this e-mail is just ridiculous. Man in Y 3310 HK$ - cheapest available any future date HK£5,300+. Same for several other featured destinations.
QR prices for all featured destinations in the email aren't even in the matrix top 20 in any cabin.
I know QR often take time to load sale fares but this e-mail is just ridiculous. Man in Y 3310 HK$ - cheapest available any future date HK£5,300+. Same for several other featured destinations.
QR prices for all featured destinations in the email aren't even in the matrix top 20 in any cabin.
Jan 7, 2019, 11:58 pm
#719
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: LON|JHB
Posts: 433
I'm considering the ARN-SIN deal. Would appreciate any input on the transit experience at ARN coming from a BA flight to QR please. Looks like terminal 2 to 5. Crucially, is this an all airside transfer? I read something that suggests it is necessary to enter Sweden to transfer between terminals. I'll be doing this in April, and mindful of certain complications for UK passport holders that may exist, I'm keen to avoid EU borders. Any help much appreciated please.
Jan 8, 2019, 12:10 am
#720
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 117
I am ready to pull the trigger on SOF-SIN-DOH (stopover)-ARN for 5k EUR for 2 Adults and 2 children, April departure. That is a very decent fare (1250 pp) and hard to imagine that the Global Travel Boutique or whatever its going to be called this year will be better. QSuites to/from SIN, lounge access, yada yada etc etc. Plus, with the double QPoints promo, that nets 240 QPoints, almost enough to re-up for OW Sapphire for another year. Yes, you also get 2x miles with this promo but I think we can all effectively discount the usefulness of QR miles. haha