May 14, 2020, 11:57 am
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'Extending Our Commitment' policy has ended as of Oct 1st 2022.
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Please see 'Schedule Change' policy below.
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- The version of the policy at the time of change applies.*
- This document was made for viewing by travel agents, not passengers.
- You must call in to make the changes to your ticket since fees are waived manually.
- This policy is in addition to the fare rules of your ticket.
- Conditions of Carriage still apply.
- It is expected that there will be more changes to the policy in the future and Qatar Airways can amend the policy without prior notice.
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Covid-19: Book with Confidence QR Policy
May 14, 2020, 10:46 pm
#421
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS MVP100K, Hilton Diamond, IHG Gold
Posts: 3,215
That’s the Qatari number. When this was first released and proven it works, I was on hold about 3 minutes. It’s probably spreading now and going off like hot cakes.
I have to say, this was a smart decision on Qatar’s part. Who in their right mind is giving any money to airlines right now? They’ve now managed to raise a bunch of cash off this, and they may not even have to transport a bunch of us for a long time, maybe even an entire year.
They’re not that dumb, honestly. What does a J ticket actually cost them anyway? Getting ~$2000 for ANY city pair as an airline, where there is zero demand, is a bargain for them. They’re also still making a profit. How much does it really cost them to transport anyone in J between two cities anyway?
Is everyone calling I have to say, this was a smart decision on Qatar’s part. Who in their right mind is giving any money to airlines right now? They’ve now managed to raise a bunch of cash off this, and they may not even have to transport a bunch of us for a long time, maybe even an entire year.
They’re not that dumb, honestly. What does a J ticket actually cost them anyway? Getting ~$2000 for ANY city pair as an airline, where there is zero demand, is a bargain for them. They’re also still making a profit. How much does it really cost them to transport anyone in J between two cities anyway?
Last edited by NWplatinum; May 14, 2020 at 11:21 pm
May 14, 2020, 11:05 pm
#425
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS MVP100K, Hilton Diamond, IHG Gold
Posts: 3,215
$1600 for Qsuites for unlimited destination sets, and unlimited date changes. What could go wrong?
I booked, and am happy to answer questions on my experience via PM that I did when it was proven they were honoring this. They take out your originally booked flight and totally reissue it with what you change it to. Your original itinerary doesn’t exist anymore once they make the change to the new city pairs.
I booked, and am happy to answer questions on my experience via PM that I did when it was proven they were honoring this. They take out your originally booked flight and totally reissue it with what you change it to. Your original itinerary doesn’t exist anymore once they make the change to the new city pairs.
Last edited by NWplatinum; May 14, 2020 at 11:23 pm
May 14, 2020, 11:55 pm
#427
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Doha, Qatar
Posts: 374
I might try booking DOH-KWI then change it to DOH-LHR even though it will be very obvious what I am doing! An economy flight to LHR costs three times more.
Is it ok to book on a Promo fare or does it have to be at least Saver to be allowed to change?
Is it ok to book on a Promo fare or does it have to be at least Saver to be allowed to change?
May 15, 2020, 12:02 am
#428
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 1,727
May 15, 2020, 12:22 am
#429
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: London
Programs: Hilton, IHG - BA, GA, LH, QR, SV, TK
Posts: 17,008
https://www.qatarairways.com/content...0-%20Trade.pdf
May 15, 2020, 12:34 am
#430
Join Date: Apr 2007
Programs: QF, VA, AC, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 3,783
A blogger has confirmed changing SGN-PNH to SGN-xDOH-AKL.
https://suitesmile.com/blog/ridiculo...000-miles-away
https://suitesmile.com/blog/ridiculo...000-miles-away
May 15, 2020, 12:47 am
#431
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS MVP100K, Hilton Diamond, IHG Gold
Posts: 3,215
Maybe read carefully the conditions. To avoid re-pricing, ALL travel to be completed in 2020.
https://www.qatarairways.com/content...0-%20Trade.pdf
https://www.qatarairways.com/content...0-%20Trade.pdf
There’s plenty of chances for hiccups to happen and for these to spill into 2021 considering we don’t even know what the next week will bring.
May 15, 2020, 12:48 am
#432
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: London
Programs: Hilton, IHG - BA, GA, LH, QR, SV, TK
Posts: 17,008
All travel to be completed in 2020: who knows where the virus will go before year end? Unless you simply want to sit on an aeroplane for a long time, you might be snookered by the choice of destinations available.
And that's if QR doesn't change the conditions.
May 15, 2020, 12:50 am
#433
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS MVP100K, Hilton Diamond, IHG Gold
Posts: 3,215
The apparent invitation from QR to leap-frog across the world will send the "trick-it" forum into a frenzy
All travel to be completed in 2020: who knows where the virus will go before year end? Unless you simply want to sit on an aeroplane for a long time, you might be snookered by the choice of destinations available.
And that's if QR doesn't change the conditions.
All travel to be completed in 2020: who knows where the virus will go before year end? Unless you simply want to sit on an aeroplane for a long time, you might be snookered by the choice of destinations available.
And that's if QR doesn't change the conditions.
May 15, 2020, 1:10 am
#434
Join Date: Mar 2018
Programs: A3*Gold, LATAM*Black
Posts: 92
What conditions can they change in a confirmed ticket?
As NWplatinum said before, that's why you lock your destinations now, so even if the tickets become less flexible, you still have a pair of bargain tickets to your destination (for lets say peak time Dec)
As NWplatinum said before, that's why you lock your destinations now, so even if the tickets become less flexible, you still have a pair of bargain tickets to your destination (for lets say peak time Dec)