2026 travel plans

[Flashback]

Starting 2026 off in China for the new year to enjoy the cold then back late Jan via DPS to pick up a VA redemption home. ZRH and FDH in June followed by TYO in August for trade shows. China for Easter and October. Hotel wise hoping to get back to both IHG RA and Accor ALL Limitless (I miss the metal card)

 

[markis10]

This time last year I had an unexpected 24hr layover in PVG, thanks to MU cancelling my connection to SZX while I was doing domestic transfer. Only took three hours to locate my baggage in the international area after I came through domestic area following special customs clearance! What a mess. The HIX at PVG has the best buffet of any HIX I have stayed at, a legacy of it being a rebrand.

 

[Mikethekiwi]

Good morning. I need help. I am travelling from New Zealand to Europe in October and returning late December. I purchased an R class business class ticket on an Oman Air Journey. I am travelling on Qatar Airways from Auckland to Doha and the from Doha to Istanbul via Muscat. On the return flight I am travelling from Frankfurt to Doha via Muscat and then from Doha to Auckland. Qatar has changed the time of the return flight to Auckland from 2:00 to 18:40. I arrive in from Muscat 15:30 the day before which means I have a long stopover (27 hours). My question is what is the maximum time you are allowed to stay in the business class lounge(s). .

 

[I love to travel]

Good morning. I need help. I am travelling from New Zealand to Europe in October and returning late December. I purchased an R class business class ticket on an Oman Air Journey. I am travelling on Qatar Airways from Auckland to Doha and the from Doha to Istanbul via Muscat. On the return flight I am travelling from Frankfurt to Doha via Muscat and then from Doha to Auckland. Qatar has changed the time of the return flight to Auckland from 2:00 to 18:40. I arrive in from Muscat 15:30 the day before which means I have a long stopover (27 hours). My question is what is the maximum time you are allowed to stay in the business class lounge(s). .

Not that long. Just get a hotel room and enjoy your layover

 

[Bundy Bear]

Dubai/London April 2026 London Marathon,
Berlin September 2026 Berlin Marathon

Maybe some shorter local trips but those 2 for a start.

 

[Flashback]

Good morning. I need help. I am travelling from New Zealand to Europe in October and returning late December. I purchased an R class business class ticket on an Oman Air Journey. I am travelling on Qatar Airways from Auckland to Doha and the from Doha to Istanbul via Muscat. On the return flight I am travelling from Frankfurt to Doha via Muscat and then from Doha to Auckland. Qatar has changed the time of the return flight to Auckland from 2:00 to 18:40. I arrive in from Muscat 15:30 the day before which means I have a long stopover (27 hours). My question is what is the maximum time you are allowed to stay in the business class lounge(s). .

As long as you like.

 

[drcam]

Taiwan and HK in March isn't great. It rains a lot. October and November much better

 

[n7of9]

I cancelled a Vancouver to Alaska cruise after I learned in this thread it would have been at the same time as the soccer world cup. Now booked on an Icelandic Fjords and British Isles cruise instead, round-trip from Southampton

I just checked to see what room I'd chosen and found it's now $3K more than when I booked! I'd also eyed out a Rome to Croatia cruise for 2027, maybe I should get on that.

 

[RooFlyer]

Welcome to AFF @Mikethekiwi

As long as the lounge is open, you could stay the whole time - but why would you? Check for airside hotels or even take the day and have a look at Muscat.

 

[Mikethekiwi]

Has anyone paid to get into the Qatar Airlines first class lounge at Doha? How easy was it to get in?

 

[Mikethekiwi]

As long as you like.

What about the business class lounge in Doha? Can you visit both lounges in Doha?

 

[Flashback]

What about the business class lounge in Doha? Can you visit both lounges in Doha?

So long as you meet the entry requirements, yes.