Virgin Australia flights to Doha

[FlyingKangaroo]

Thanks for the explanation: It is VA1 so I will check in with VA but I wasn't aware that VA don't support online check-in for international flights. This seems like a really basic thing for them to lack?

Well anyway, I'll try for myself if this is possible to do when Qatar's check-in window opens (though, something tells me this probably won't work) and as a last resort, will monitor the seatmap closer to the time and ask at the check-in counter at the airport if they can put me in a decent seat.

Thanks for the clarification. Yes, being VA 1, you will check in with VA. Agree that it's a basic limitation -- welcome to VA's IT system, I'm afraid.

I'd do what you suggest: see if you can get lucky and manage to choose a seat via QR's manage booking link online once the window opens; if not, unfortunately it'll mean a frustrating wait for airport check-in to give it a go.

 

[rurounimaikeru]

I have similar situation with VA7 and then connecting onto QR239 . I have selected for free seats on VA7 via VA website.

For QR flights if travelling as a couple on 787, is default seat allocation a middle pair?

 

[jase05]

I have similar situation with VA7 and then connecting onto QR239 . I have selected for free seats on VA7 via VA website.

For QR flights if travelling as a couple on 787, is default seat allocation a middle pair?

I guess it depends on how many full paying fares or status passengers are on that flight and whether they have selected seats already.
Luck of the draw sadly