r/qatarairways

Booked Toronto → Nagpur with Qatar Airways through a third-party website, specifically because Qatar was the only option that got me to Nagpur.
First, Qatar changed my arrival airport from Nagpur to Mumbai, leaving me to figure out my own connection. I had no choice but to accept it because a refund would mean finding another flight at a much higher price. I then spent ₹25,000 booking a separate Mumbai → Nagpur flight.
My original Qatar arrival was 2:05 PM, and my domestic flight was at 5:55 PM, giving me 3h 40m for immigration, baggage, and check-in.
Then Qatar changed my arrival time AGAIN — from 2:05 PM to 2:50 PM. Now I’m left worrying whether I’ll even make my connecting flight.
The worst part was the back-and-forth between Qatar and the third-party booking website, with each blaming the other.
I’m honestly shocked at how stressful and unreliable this experience has been. I just hope everything goes smoothly on the travel day.
First and last time flying Qatar. They’ve already lost a customer.

Hello, I have booked award tickets before but was wondering around how far out is a good time to book a business class seat with cash? My trip is next July. I’m flying USA to Nbo. Is it generally 6 months out? More? Less? I looked initially at a year out and they were about $11000 for the 2 tickets. They are now $14000. Wondering if the tickets should go back down again or not. Thanks for the help!

Hi, I got an offer to upgrade my return flight for 3090 AED ($841) with the following details, the date is around 45 days away:

MNL-DOH (B77W 24-seat QSuites) - 9h 15m
5h 5m layover in Doha
DOH-DXB (A35K QSuites on First) - 1h 20m

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I am very tempted to grab it, but before doing so, I just to confirm what I've seen with my search. I have upgraded with QR before but with one sector only and that didn't include any lounge access so I don't want to repeat that again.

1. Should I grab it or is it possible for the price to get lower or this is the floor price?

2. Will I be able to access the Al Safwa First Lounge by booking this upgrade? When I read the terms and conditions, it seems that it would, just wanted to make sure.

3. What lounge do they use in MNL T3? Is it PAGSS or the First Meridian Lounge?

4. How would the Qpoints/miles be calculated here (will it be split as F+J or J only)?

5. Anything else I should be aware about?

10/10 recommend against flying from Melborne on Qatar airways. It’s the only place I have had issues flying with them - forced me to check Camera in. I always fly with camera equipment, and book 35 kg check in and extra carry on. My camera bag weighs 11kgs, and I never check a bag in. I know I’m only technically allowed 7kgs hand carry, but I usually get the ok that my bag is only a little over weight because I have so little check in.
I fly with this set up regularly, and have only had this issue once before - also in Melborne on Qatar airways in 2020. Even Ryan air isn’t this bad.
Ps. Don’t book premium tickets on Qatar, they don’t have premium economy, they just charge you 800$ extra for extra weight.

I’m flying from Toronto to India in November, and I have a 9-hour layover on my inbound journey and a 14-hour layover on my outbound journey.
I submitted an online request for a complimentary hotel, but it was denied with the reason that my layover should be more than 8 hours. However, both of my layovers are already longer than 8 hours.
Has anyone experienced something similar?
Do you think calling the airline directly could help and they might approve the hotel manually? Or is there another way to request/qualify for the complimentary hotel?
Any advice or personal experiences would be really appreciated!

I’ve been offered a very reasonable upgrade from Doha-Hanoi (<£500) on the app.
Does anybody know what the likelihood is of the offer being improved at the service desk in Doha if availability in the business class cabin is good?
I’d like to go business but not totally desperate, however, I wouldn’t let a tasty bargain go to waste

I have booked a non rev from Dubai to Doha to Seattle. What’s the policy like of the flight is full ? Is it first come first serve ?

I am planning to connect QR541 and QR737 with 1hr 15min layover at Doha. The flights recently seem to be on schedule. How is the transfer security queue during October? Is there priority security where I can request to skip queues due to short layover?

I am young and can run across the terminal but I am most worried about security queues. Any tips on how to navigate that?

Also is it possible to know about the recent gates of arrival and departure for the respective flights? Then I can have a mental map of the path around lamp bear. Also need to keep checking gates don't change last moment 🙃

What are the other things I should be worried about on the short layover at Doha? Tips would be appreciated 👍

P.S. I am a very polite person and can't push or rush people to deboard quickly just because I have a short connection 😢

I am new to Qatar airways and new to their points system.

I recently got an upgrade to business using points, and it’s great.

Qatar airways are running an offer now until August 25th - you can purchase Avios points and they give you up to 50% extra points as bonus.

Is it worth buying? Do they run these offers regularly or is it a one time thing? If I miss this one, when do you think they will offer it again?

Hello! My dads gonna be traveling from Doha to Manila business class on the 25th. I want him to buy me some perfumes from Doha, they're all 100ml bottles (3). Would they be allowed in his hand carry or just in the paper bags of the store to be boarded on the plane or do they need to be checked in. If anyone has any idea, please let me know!

I am being offered a $2841 upgrade for a 15 hour flight. It appears to be an A350-1000. Is this a good upgrade offer? Can I get a better offer at the gate? Looking for advice.
$189/hr seems pretty decent, especially considering the flight length but I just want to make sure it's a good deal before I commit. Thought I would ask here. TIA

Hey everyone!
I'm an international student flying to the US for the first time soon (Home Country → Doha → JFK → Indianapolis, all booked on a single ticket), (JFK to Indianapolis flight will be operated by American Airlines so it will be a domestic flight). I have a question about baggage fees. My allowance is two 23kg bags, but I have about 9kg of extra stuff(One of bags is weighted 32kgs) Instead of paying around $255 for a full 3rd extra bag, can I just pack one of my bags up to 32kg and pay the $75 overweight fee at my origin airport? Since my entire journey to Indianapolis is under one ticket, does that $75 overweight fee cover the domestic American Airlines flight too, or will they try to re-weigh and charge me again when I re-drop my bags after clearing customs at JFK?
Also, for my 12-hour layover in Doha, I assume my bags automatically transfer and I don't need to pick them up until JFK, right? Is there any chance of Qatar Airlines losing my bags?
Thanks so much for any advice!

I have seen a lot of videos of people going up and asking the crew members/pilots if they can take a picture with them in the cockpit and they were always welcomed. I was wondering if Qatar airways allows this too? I’ll be flying on qatar airways next year and really want to try this.

Flying into Doha on economy class. Can I still buy Al Mourjan Lounge access without a membership or purchasing business class tickets?

It’s my first time flying Qsuites! I believe it’s a Boeing 777.

I have a choice between 1K, 8K, and 10K. The other available options are aisles (I’d rather have the seats closest to the window).

As of now, I have selected 10K because it’s in the middle of the second business cabin(not ideal given it’s two rows from economy but I think 8K is next to a galley/bathroom).

1 K just opened up, so I’m curious which is better? I’m worried about bathrooms in the front of the plane/noise from the galley since it is a night flight. Someone here mentioned sound from economy could be an issue in the second business cabin.

If you have flown either and have any advice/suggestions pls lmk! Thank you

Edit: for awareness 4J is available (but I think that may be an aisle)

Hello, I was hoping to book a trip with my wife to the Maldives next year. I would like to use my points if possible and try and go in business class (return) from the UK. We have around 200k Amex points and 70k Avios at the moment.

Currently the flights come up as 260k Avios return per person from LHR. I was wondering if this is the usual price or if can be cheaper. Thanks!

Does anybody know if this is typical?

I’m flew two different flights last week (economy) - and the first time on Qatar….The purser stopped by my seat, introduce themselves and addressed me by name and thank me for flying with them, all before takeoff . I am oneworld emerald, and minimal Avios points. Additionally, the flight attendant came to me on both flights before takeoff and asked for my choice of meal and didn’t ask the nearby passengers.

I did notice the purser stop by and greet another passenger too…. maybe more behind me, but I didn’t notice.

This was a fantastic way to recognize oneworld status if that’s the case but either way I was very impressed.!!