Did the DOH-YYZ flight drop off the Map?
Nov 24, 2020, 6:53 am
#16
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Yes, it does mean that the ticket is issued by QR.
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By the way, I just checked that some transatlantic Business Class routes are much cheaper when flying DOH-YYZ-XXX on AC stock rather than DOH-XXX or DOH-DFW/ORD/PHL-XXX on QR stock. The JV AC/LH/UA fares are available on some routes, but the carrier surcharge is much higher if you prefer to do the detour from Doha.
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By the way, I just checked that some transatlantic Business Class routes are much cheaper when flying DOH-YYZ-XXX on AC stock rather than DOH-XXX or DOH-DFW/ORD/PHL-XXX on QR stock. The JV AC/LH/UA fares are available on some routes, but the carrier surcharge is much higher if you prefer to do the detour from Doha.
Nov 24, 2020, 6:56 am
#17
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Nov 24, 2020, 7:09 am
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OK, so during a refund or cancellation, your primary contact would be Expedia.
Expedia would get the money from Qatar Airways and you would get your money back from Expedia in case of a cancellation.
QR is currently processing refunds so the situation should not be painful.
By the way, it's highly likely that AC would start their x3 weekly DOH-YYZ service as there is a demand for these flights.
Expedia would get the money from Qatar Airways and you would get your money back from Expedia in case of a cancellation.
QR is currently processing refunds so the situation should not be painful.
By the way, it's highly likely that AC would start their x3 weekly DOH-YYZ service as there is a demand for these flights.
Nov 24, 2020, 7:10 am
#20
Join Date: Oct 2020
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OK, so during a refund or cancellation, your primary contact would be Expedia.
Expedia would get the money from Qatar Airways and you would get your money back from Expedia in case of a cancellation.
QR is currently processing refunds so the situation should not be painful.
By the way, it's highly likely that AC would start their x3 weekly DOH-YYZ service as there is a demand for these flights.
Expedia would get the money from Qatar Airways and you would get your money back from Expedia in case of a cancellation.
QR is currently processing refunds so the situation should not be painful.
By the way, it's highly likely that AC would start their x3 weekly DOH-YYZ service as there is a demand for these flights.
Nov 24, 2020, 7:11 am
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Nov 30, 2020, 10:23 am
#22
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AC is selling tickets to YYZ// DOH/ BOM.
AC Metal YYZ / DOH.
QR Metal DOH / BOM
1 Stop - 20hr 20 hours (arriving 14 - Jan)
02:30
Toronto
Mumbai (Bombay)
DOH
+ 4hr10m 4 hours 10 minutes
AC 058
QR 556
Includes travel operated by Qatar Airways
Mumbai (Bombay), IN (BOM) - Toronto, CA (YYZ)
Change flight
04:00
1 Stop - 21hr55m 21 hours 55 minutes
16:25
Mumbai (Bombay)
Toronto
DOH
+ 3hr25m 3 hours 25 minutes
QR 557
AC 059
Includes travel operated by Qatar Airways
AC Metal YYZ / DOH.
QR Metal DOH / BOM
1 Stop - 20hr 20 hours (arriving 14 - Jan)
02:30
Toronto
Mumbai (Bombay)
DOH
+ 4hr10m 4 hours 10 minutes
AC 058
QR 556
Includes travel operated by Qatar Airways
Return flight
Thursday, March 18th, 2021Mumbai (Bombay), IN (BOM) - Toronto, CA (YYZ)
Change flight
04:00
1 Stop - 21hr55m 21 hours 55 minutes
16:25
Mumbai (Bombay)
Toronto
DOH
+ 3hr25m 3 hours 25 minutes
QR 557
AC 059
Includes travel operated by Qatar Airways
Last edited by mgn2000; Nov 30, 2020 at 10:29 am Reason: Posted wrong information please delete
Nov 30, 2020, 12:37 pm
#23
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OK, so during a refund or cancellation, your primary contact would be Expedia.
Expedia would get the money from Qatar Airways and you would get your money back from Expedia in case of a cancellation.
QR is currently processing refunds so the situation should not be painful.
By the way, it's highly likely that AC would start their x3 weekly DOH-YYZ service as there is a demand for these flights.
Expedia would get the money from Qatar Airways and you would get your money back from Expedia in case of a cancellation.
QR is currently processing refunds so the situation should not be painful.
By the way, it's highly likely that AC would start their x3 weekly DOH-YYZ service as there is a demand for these flights.
The OTA market is generally in a race to the bottom, with wafer thin margins, there is little or no money left for customer services and these either suffer or come at an added cost.
There are cases when using an OTA is an advantage; mainly to build packages or journeys you can't easily build yourself online, or because of a company policy. And not all OTAs are terrible, but an increasing number are reticent to help after the initial sale without payment for their time and resource.
Nov 30, 2020, 12:45 pm
#24
Join Date: Oct 2020
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As a general point and to expand on what ISTFlyer has correctly said, buying a flight ticket through another company is generally be avoided because it puts another company between you and the airline. Your contract is with the OTA, and all adminstration of the ticket before you fly has to be with them. The terms and conditions of the OTA also apply as well as any service fees they might want to levy for their services to make changes or process refunds on your behalf.
The OTA market is generally in a race to the bottom, with wafer thin margins, there is little or no money left for customer services and these either suffer or come at an added cost.
There are cases when using an OTA is an advantage; mainly to build packages or journeys you can't easily build yourself online, or because of a company policy. And not all OTAs are terrible, but an increasing number are reticent to help after the initial sale without payment for their time and resource.
The OTA market is generally in a race to the bottom, with wafer thin margins, there is little or no money left for customer services and these either suffer or come at an added cost.
There are cases when using an OTA is an advantage; mainly to build packages or journeys you can't easily build yourself online, or because of a company policy. And not all OTAs are terrible, but an increasing number are reticent to help after the initial sale without payment for their time and resource.
Nov 30, 2020, 3:42 pm
#25
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Nov 30, 2020, 4:24 pm
#26
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Dec 24, 2020, 9:43 am
#27
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DOH-YUL frequency increases from 4 to 7 weekly by 25 Feb 2021
