Qatar - 3 Day Global Sale

[Phillippe M]

Just saw the following on facebook:

qatarairways.com/au/en/offers/3-day-sale.page


*Terms & conditions

• Sales period: 7th - 9th November 2012
• Travel period: 12th November 2012 - 31st May 2013. All travel must be completed by 31st May 2013.
• Blackout dates (travel not allowed):
  • 14th - 23rd December 2012 and 2nd - 14th January 2013
• Valid on Qatar Airways operated flights, with the following exceptions
  • All itineraries originating from Indonesia, Iran, Libya, and South Africa
  • Flights to and from Amritsar, Budapest, Geneva, Goa, Kozhikode, Manila, Montreal, and Zagreb
  • Flights between Denpasar/Bali and Singapore, Hanoi and Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok, Sao Paulo and Buenos Aires
  • All itineraries to Doha as a final destination (excluding transit in Doha), except itineraries originating from Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. Itineraries requiring a transit in Doha are allowed.
• Minimum stay: 3 days
• Maximum stay: 1 month
• Discount applies to instant purchases only
• Discount applies to Economy and Business Class return tickets. For flights where Business Class is not operated, First Class is applicable
• Seats are limited and are subject to availability of the relevant booking class
• Sale applies to W, V, Z and A class fares
• Fares include all applicable discounts, fees, taxes and airport charges. Service fees may apply for tickets purchased at Qatar Airways sales offices or through travel agents
• Except for itineraries originating from Brazil or Korea, tickets are non-endorsable, non-refundable and non-transferable. Changes are permitted at USD 250 except for itineraries between Doha and Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen where changes are permitted at USD 100.
• For itineraries originating from Brazil or Korea, tickets are non-endorsable and non-transferable. Cancellations before departures are refundable for a fee of USD 300 (Brazil) or KRW 200,000 (Korea). Cancellations after departure are non-refundable.
• In case of no-show, ticket has no value for use on any other service, and it is non-refundable, non-changeable and non-bookable
• Stopover is not permitted
• Standard child/infant discount apply
• Upgrades to higher class/cabin using frequent flyer miles are not permitted.
• Please note that on selected dates and destinations, lower market–specific promotion fares may be available. All available options, together with the applicable terms & conditions for each fare will be displayed at time of booking for you to make your selection.
• This promotion cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions.
• Other terms & conditions apply. Please review at the time of booking

 

[futaris]

Surprised that they don't include Indonesia... Singapore is the next cheapest.

Shame they won't be in Oneworld until 2014.

~5k AUD Business Class to Europe is good value though.

Redeeming for upgrades on Qatar doesn't seem worth it... Not that you can use miles to upgrade the above fares.

 

[Timtammi]

NICE! I've been looking for some good J fares to Europe for March next year. I can't afford the $5000 - $6000 of even the sale fares ex MEL so have been looking for something good value to book ex Asia and then I will add on a cheapy from here to get there. I looked at ex SIN, ex KUL and ex BKK and the ex BKK flights were much cheaper. Managed to bag a BKK-MXP return in J for approx $2200 AUD.

Now to find something MEL-BKK return. JQ dont fly JQ29/30 on the days I want so I will need to find something else. Any suggestions?

Cheers

Timmi

 

[futaris]

I'd suggest a Lifemiles or US Airways redemption? Buy the miles, and redeem on Thai Airways?

Which programme will you be crediting the miles to?

ANA - Economy (W,V) = 50%, Business (Z) class = 125%, First (A) class = 150%
Asiana - Economy (W,V) = 50%, Business (Z) class = 100%, First (A) class = 150%
BMI - wound down, right?
United - ended Sept 14, 2012
US Airways - Economy (W,V) = 50%, Business (Z) class = 100%, First (A) class = 150%
Virgin Atlantic - ???

 

[Timtammi]

Good points Futaris, will look into it. I have a lifemiles membership but no points and I dont think they are running a 2 for 1 promo right now
I have not thought about who to credit the miles to yet. I dont have memberships in any of the programs you mention...

Cheers

Timmi

 

[Must...Fly!]

Now to find something MEL-BKK return. JQ dont fly JQ29/30 on the days I want so I will need to find something else. Any suggestions?

Our friends from expedia ireland can assist ..$720ish rtn

 

[Timtammi]

sounds good Must..fly, what airline is that? Thai?

 

[bobe]

Di you try Sri Lanken, Singapore -Rome then LHR -Sing AUD 1798 buisness class?

 

[Timtammi]

hi there Bobe

I looked into Sri Lankan but times and routes didnt suit. I only need to go to MXP to visit family so want to keep well away from LHR.

Cheers

Timmi

 

[Must...Fly!]

sounds good Must..fly, what airline is that? Thai?

Qantas (via SYD I might add, but since you're WP...)

 

[Timtammi]

Must..Fly, yes I'm leaning towards QF for the SC, points and FL. But I cant find the price you are quoting? is this at expedia.ie?

 

[futaris]

Try this link:

http://www.expedia.ie/Flights-Searc...ss:coach,nopenalty:N,sortby:price&mode=search

754 EUR ~= 924 AUD

 

[Timtammi]

Thanks Futaris, I think its just that the prices for the dates I need are a bit higher for some reason. Dep MEL 16/3/13 Dep BKK 3 or 4/4/13.

Cheers

Timmi

 

[Must...Fly!]

Looks like the fare sale has ended. Also, you are right it does seem like 16 March is a little pricier than other days

 

[Timtammi]

Thanks for your help! It never ceases to amaze me how knowledgeable and helpful members are here

 

[futaris]

matrix.itasoftware.com says only L class available on 16 Mar. V class available on 15 Mar.

 

[Timtammi]

matrix.itasoftware.com says only L class available on 16 Mar. V class available on 15 Mar.

That makes sense, no award seats available on the 16th either. Unfortunately I'm taking Mum with me and the 16th is the earliest she can go. I would have been happy to go a bit earlier and have a day or 2 in BKK.

Thanks again all!

cheers

Timmi

 

[futaris]

No problems.

I'd say that L class fare is still the best. 1850 AUD and you'd earn points.

The only other reasonable alternatives are:

2 Economy ASAs = 46k QFF + $1,141 AUD for 2. L class.

Return from BKK:
BKK-KUL-MEL Air Asia X = ~550 AUD for 2
BKK-SYD-MEL QANTAS paid = ~1100 AUD for 2.

So either ~$1700 + 46k QFF, or $2250 + 46k QFF. Minus whatever QFF you'd earn. Each way, 10.3k QFF as a WP, 5.6k QFF as a NB.

If you've got enough points for the return, book the entire thing as an ASA:
92k QFF + ~$1670.

 

[Timtammi]

I've booked QF MEL-SYD-BKK return for approx $1250 AUD each. Looks like each way is L class so both are upgradeable.

Thanks for the help and suggestions everyone.

cheers

Timmi