Oneworld Classic Flight Reward Discussion - The Definitive Thread

[SelfFundedWP]

Because QR has so few A380 routes it'll probably be tough to find. However, I have seen an above average number on the Perth route, although the A380 disappears soon until sometime later in the year.

Thanks danger.

 

[motef]

Can you guys please let me know if its possible to include a leg that cant even be searched on the QF website?

I am looking at HEL-KTT return on AY and ExpertFlyer shows availability but I cant even search for KTT on QF website, it doesn't show up searching Classic Rewards or multi-city

 

[Radio8tiv]

Can you guys please let me know if its possible to include a leg that cant even be searched on the QF website?

I am looking at HEL-KTT return on AY and ExpertFlyer shows availability but I cant even search for KTT on QF website, it doesn't show up searching Classic Rewards or multi-city

Not sure about KTT, but when I did my trip in that region we had to settle for RVN as part of the OWA, I couldn't find any other routes that I could add at the time, this was in 2017.

 

[Jacques Vert]

Can you guys please let me know if its possible to include a leg that cant even be searched on the QF website?

Sometimes yes; but you will need to call.

 

[yourmate]

I'm trying to book a leg out of Colombo in Jan 2020, e.g. CMB-BKK or CMB-SIN and I'm not getting any results with direct flights. The results I get back are CMB-SIN-BKK or CMB-BKK-SIN, which is frustrating. Has anyone come across this before and/or have any advice on how to overcome this?

 

[There'sOnlyOneJimmy]

I'm trying to book a leg out of Colombo in Jan 2020, e.g. CMB-BKK or CMB-SIN and I'm not getting any results with direct flights. The results I get back are CMB-SIN-BKK or CMB-BKK-SIN, which is frustrating. Has anyone come across this before and/or have any advice on how to overcome this?

I just tried a random date in Jan2020 on the BritishAir site, with the following response:

 

[yourmate]

I just tried a random date in Jan2020 on the BritishAir site, with the following response:
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Thanks, does this mean in theory if I call up Qantas they should be able to book it for me? Sorry if this has been answered before, it's a bit hard to search for this info in the thread.

 

[There'sOnlyOneJimmy]

Thanks, does this mean in theory if I call up Qantas they should be able to book it for me? Sorry if this has been answered before, it's a bit hard to search for this info in the thread.

Yes, but sometimes it takes a bit of pushing to get the agent to find the seats...

 

[knightfall88]

Hi guys, I haven't tried phoning an agent but I have tried all airlines search engines. Is it me or is it just next to impossible finding availability on Qatar in Business or First at any time period? I've been looking at SYD/PER to CDG specifically.

 

[11sjw]

Hi guys, I haven't tried phoning an agent but I have tried all airlines search engines. Is it me or is it just next to impossible finding availability on Qatar in Business or First at any time period? I've been looking at SYD/PER to CDG specifically.

Try SIN-CDG

 

[knightfall88]

Try SIN-CDG

Thanks. Found some good results for Business but unfortunately First Class on Qatar still seems like a myth

 

[Jacques Vert]

Thanks. Found some good results for Business but unfortunately First Class on Qatar still seems like a myth

How many seats and when are you travelling?

 

[knightfall88]

How many seats and when are you travelling?

2 seats and I want to be travelling next year in June 2020. However I've been checking availability in Jan to April 2020 just to get a sense on how easy it is to find seats on Qatar for those routes.

 

[Jacques Vert]

2 seats in F will be very difficult IMHE.

If happy with J, have you tried ADL-DOH and/or DPS-DOH? Then look for SYD-ADL or SYD-DPS, + DOH-CDG (or nearby) separately.

Good luck!

 

[11sjw]

Thanks. Found some good results for Business but unfortunately First Class on Qatar still seems like a myth

Oh, didn't realise you were after F. Been interesting searching for F lately. Planning ahead (five-oh in a few years) thinking an F ride out an back would be fun. Can't find much for "12 months*" ahead.

 

[knightfall88]

2 seats in F will be very difficult IMHE.

If happy with J, have you tried ADL-DOH and/or DPS-DOH? Then look for SYD-ADL or SYD-DPS, + DOH-CDG (or nearby) separately.

Good luck!

Thanks mate, I had to try on all the different routes to CDG and no luck for First. I'm not even looking for my dates just anything First on Qatar to CDG, literally nothing.

Oh, didn't realise you were after F. Been interesting searching for F lately. Planning ahead (five-oh in a few years) thinking an F ride out an back would be fun. Can't find much for "12 months*" ahead.

I did a bit of reading and it turns out that Qatar is limiting if not completely restricting award access to First Class Seats in general. So atleast it's Qatar's fault and not the way I am searching...

 

[SelfFundedWP]

Thanks mate, I had to try on all the different routes to CDG and no luck for First. I'm not even looking for my dates just anything First on Qatar to CDG, literally nothing.

I've had the same problem. Doing some research into qatar first class it doesn't actually look that great to be honest. I am leaning towards their business Q suites, so I have been looking at seats in J for planes that have the Q suite and found there's good amount of availability. Might be worth looking into.

 

[knightfall88]

I've had the same problem. Doing some research into qatar first class it doesn't actually look that great to be honest. I am leaning towards their business Q suites, so I have been looking at seats in J for planes that have the Q suite and found there's good amount of availability. Might be worth looking into.

There qsuites do look good but I am planning a F oneworld classic so my alternative might just be to find another airline (that has First class) into Europe. Otherwise I feel I'm not getting the most value for my points.

 

[SelfFundedWP]

There qsuites do look good but I am planning a F oneworld classic so my alternative might just be to find another airline (that has First class) into Europe. Otherwise I feel I'm not getting the most value for my points.

Totally understand. I completed my first OWA in first a month ago, I had to concede my last leg in business (tokyo-bne)
The only reason I suggested it is watching YouTube videos of QR first class the seat itself didn't look that much better to what I had experienced on CX and BA to warrant choosing one of their F routes. The food on Q suite looked on par with first. I am considering booking a q suite in my next OWA.

*Edit
The bar is the only extra thing id like to experience but pretty sure you can still use it when flying J anyway

 

[Noah Count]

@knightfall88 and @SelfFundedWP when I picked up x2 QR F a couple of years back I rang QF, who informed me that they would contact QR for release. By the following morning the QR F booking was in my QF account. I am not sure if the process has changed. From memory I could not see the F seats via the QF site, I just called up to give it a shot and it worked.