Bangkok to Newcastle with BA, No Economy from Doha
Apr 23, 2024, 10:50 am
#1
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Bangkok to Newcastle with BA, No Economy from Doha
I am looking at booking Via BA for a return trip to Bangkok from Newcastle, Going to Bangkok is OKAY with a good price in Economy , But on the return , BA are only selling upgraded tickets for Premium Economy which is adding another £100 plus to the flight and you only get the Premium from Doha to Heathrow, I have checked other dates and it seems like they are selling the same type of fares in Premium.
Is there away that i can get a Economy fare on this same flight? I have checked 3rd party sites and they are just offering the same unless i transfer between Gatwick and Heathrow which i would not want to do.
I just find the whole situation confusing since their are running flights unless Qatar are only allowing BA to use that section of the plane.
On another note, If i did pay for premium, The booking process won't allow me to select seats unless i pay to select a seats , So that must be a extra
The flights are below
02:30 Bangkok Bangkok
Airline: Qatar Airways
Aircraft: BA6347 (Boeing 777 jet)
Depart Bangkok: Fri, 27 Sep 2024, 02:30
Arrive Doha: Fri, 27 Sep 2024, 05:30
Duration: 7 hr(s)
Premium Economy Selling Class: B
05:30 Doha Doha
1 hr(s) 55 min(s) wait until your connecting flight
07:25 Doha Doha
Airline: British Airways
Aircraft: BA0122 (Boeing 777 jet)
Depart Doha: Fri, 27 Sep 2024, 07:25
Arrive London: Terminal 5, Fri, 27 Sep 2024, 13:00
Duration: 7 hr(s) 35 min(s)
Premium Economy Selling Class: T
13:00 London Heathrow
3 hr(s) 10 min(s) wait until your connecting flight
16:10 London Heathrow
Airline: British Airways
Aircraft: BA1334 (Airbus A321 Neo)
Depart London: Terminal 5, Fri, 27 Sep 2024, 16:10
Arrive Newcastle: Fri, 27 Sep 2024, 17:20
Duration: 1 hr(s) 10 min(s)
Premium Economy Selling Class: K
17:20 Newcastle Newcastle International
Even though the return is showing Premium on all 3 flights, Once you start to go through the booking process , It states the following !!!!!
Terminal 5
Terminal 5
Is there away that i can get a Economy fare on this same flight? I have checked 3rd party sites and they are just offering the same unless i transfer between Gatwick and Heathrow which i would not want to do.
I just find the whole situation confusing since their are running flights unless Qatar are only allowing BA to use that section of the plane.
On another note, If i did pay for premium, The booking process won't allow me to select seats unless i pay to select a seats , So that must be a extra
The flights are below
Flight Details
Bangkok To Newcastle02:30 Bangkok Bangkok
Airline: Qatar Airways
Aircraft: BA6347 (Boeing 777 jet)
Depart Bangkok: Fri, 27 Sep 2024, 02:30
Arrive Doha: Fri, 27 Sep 2024, 05:30
Duration: 7 hr(s)
Premium Economy Selling Class: B
05:30 Doha Doha
1 hr(s) 55 min(s) wait until your connecting flight
07:25 Doha Doha
Airline: British Airways
Aircraft: BA0122 (Boeing 777 jet)
Depart Doha: Fri, 27 Sep 2024, 07:25
Arrive London: Terminal 5, Fri, 27 Sep 2024, 13:00
Duration: 7 hr(s) 35 min(s)
Premium Economy Selling Class: T
13:00 London Heathrow
3 hr(s) 10 min(s) wait until your connecting flight
16:10 London Heathrow
Airline: British Airways
Aircraft: BA1334 (Airbus A321 Neo)
Depart London: Terminal 5, Fri, 27 Sep 2024, 16:10
Arrive Newcastle: Fri, 27 Sep 2024, 17:20
Duration: 1 hr(s) 10 min(s)
Premium Economy Selling Class: K
17:20 Newcastle Newcastle International
Even though the return is showing Premium on all 3 flights, Once you start to go through the booking process , It states the following !!!!!
Bangkok (Bangkok) To Newcastle (Newcastle International)
20 hours 50 minutes - 2 connections02:30 BKK
Fri 27 Sep05:30 DOH
Fri 27 SepEconomy (Checked baggage)
1 checked bag per person included (Qatar Airways weight restrictions may apply)This flight does not have Premium Economy. We've shown you the closest alternative.Operated By: Qatar Airways07:25 DOH
Fri 27 Sep13:00 LHR
Fri 27 SepTerminal 5
Premium Economy
1 x 23kg checked bag per person includedOperated By: British Airways16:10 LHR
Fri 27 SepTerminal 5
17:20 NCL
Fri 27 SepEconomy Plus
1 x 23kg checked bag per person includedThis flight does not have Premium Economy. We've shown you the closest alternative.Operated By: British Airways
Apr 23, 2024, 10:59 am
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£100 difference between Y and PE for even just the DOH-LHR leg?? I think you'd find most people here biting BA's arm off for that cheap an upgrade!
I'm also unsure why economy would be giving you free seat selection if premium economy doesn't. Unless you were getting results for full fare Y economy, which would be pretty darn expensive!
However it does sound like economy might simply be sold out on the DOH-LHR flight, but someone with access to the flight stats will be able to confirm.
I'm also unsure why economy would be giving you free seat selection if premium economy doesn't. Unless you were getting results for full fare Y economy, which would be pretty darn expensive!
However it does sound like economy might simply be sold out on the DOH-LHR flight, but someone with access to the flight stats will be able to confirm.
Apr 23, 2024, 11:11 am
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I just find the whole situation confusing since their are running flights unless Qatar are only allowing BA to use that section of the plane.
On another note, If i did pay for premium, The booking process won't allow me to select seats unless i pay to select a seats ,
I just find the whole situation confusing since their are running flights unless Qatar are only allowing BA to use that section of the plane.
On another note, If i did pay for premium, The booking process won't allow me to select seats unless i pay to select a seats ,
Premium seating is not free unless you have status, is it with ba and are you logged into your account while making the booking?
If you book on qr rather than ba, does that offer you Economy on all flights? It seems to work for me if i book.out on sep 20th back on 27th.
Not sure your outbound dates
Last edited by scottishpoet; Apr 23, 2024 at 11:17 am
Apr 23, 2024, 11:20 am
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Apr 23, 2024, 11:21 am
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Apr 24, 2024, 1:37 am
#7
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£100 difference between Y and PE for even just the DOH-LHR leg?? I think you'd find most people here biting BA's arm off for that cheap an upgrade!
I'm also unsure why economy would be giving you free seat selection if premium economy doesn't. Unless you were getting results for full fare Y economy, which would be pretty darn expensive!
However it does sound like economy might simply be sold out on the DOH-LHR flight, but someone with access to the flight stats will be able to confirm.
I'm also unsure why economy would be giving you free seat selection if premium economy doesn't. Unless you were getting results for full fare Y economy, which would be pretty darn expensive!
However it does sound like economy might simply be sold out on the DOH-LHR flight, but someone with access to the flight stats will be able to confirm.
Regards seat selection, I thought paying for Premium, it would give you seat selection, I fully understand paying for Economy doesn't give you seat selection
Apr 24, 2024, 1:41 am
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The doh lhr leg is on ba metal so nothing to do with QR only letting BA use that part of the plane.
Premium seating is not free unless you have status, is it with ba and are you logged into your account while making the booking?
If you book on qr rather than ba, does that offer you Economy on all flights? It seems to work for me if i book.out on sep 20th back on 27th.
Not sure your outbound dates
Premium seating is not free unless you have status, is it with ba and are you logged into your account while making the booking?
If you book on qr rather than ba, does that offer you Economy on all flights? It seems to work for me if i book.out on sep 20th back on 27th.
Not sure your outbound dates
Apr 24, 2024, 1:52 am
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I have the basic Qatar Card and i have applied for the BA Card , But i guess you need to be high up in the status to get free seat selection. Going out is great , I have a selection of flights , We are flying out on the 7th September from Newcastle, I could use Emirates but we have a few Avios points , So trying to add to the amount and Newcastle is the nearest airport
you can book ncl lhr doh bkk from qr. You would get avios to whichever of the 2 ffp you associate with the booking
Apr 24, 2024, 1:57 am
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The Premium Economy flight is operated by Qatar
Operated By: Qatar Airways
Terminal 5
Regards this flight I wonder what is the closest alternative ? Or just a standard seat at their choice
Finally , What is Economy Plus
Terminal 5
Operated By: Qatar Airways
07:25 DOH
Fri 27 Sep13:00 LHR
Fri 27 SepTerminal 5
Premium Economy
1 x 23kg checked bag included02:30 BKK
Fri 27 Sep05:30 DOH
Fri 27 SepEconomy (Checked baggage)
1 checked bag (Qatar Airways weight restrictions may apply)This flight does not have Premium Economy. We've shown you the closest alternative.Regards this flight I wonder what is the closest alternative ? Or just a standard seat at their choice
Finally , What is Economy Plus
16:10 LHR
Fri 27 SepTerminal 5
17:20 NCL
Fri 27 SepEconomy Plus
Last edited by malct; Apr 24, 2024 at 2:08 am
Apr 24, 2024, 2:03 am
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ETA: And a check on BA.com shows it is indeed a BA flight, BA122.
Apr 24, 2024, 2:23 am
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It seems that i get different results from different sites, But looking at Premium on BA on Youtube, It seems worth it if i am looking at the correct package with a better meal and good seats , So for £800 return, Its about the going rate but the return will be better for a decent sleep
Apr 24, 2024, 2:26 am
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Looking at the Premium, If it was for the full Journey i would defiantly go for it, but its just from Doha to Heathrow and your only getting more space and that's all , Regards Economy. sold out , I have looked on a number of dates and its just the same, i can get from A to B if i buy the premium, but not Economy.
Regards seat selection, I thought paying for Premium, it would give you seat selection, I fully understand paying for Economy doesn't give you seat selection
Regards seat selection, I thought paying for Premium, it would give you seat selection, I fully understand paying for Economy doesn't give you seat selection
You can credit avios and TP to BA exec club. If you want to do that, do not log in to your QR account when making the booking, add you BA number when prompted
BA economy plus is a ba economy fare that includes a checked bag
if you really want to book with BA and can't get what you want on their website then call them
Apr 24, 2024, 2:40 am
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you can book the entire journey in economy on the QR website, the cheapest I can find on QR out 7th back 27th is £793,
You can credit avios and TP to BA exec club. If you want to do that, do not log in to your QR account when making the booking, add you BA number when prompted
BA economy plus is a ba economy fare that includes a checked bag
if you really want to book with BA and can't get what you want on their website then call them
You can credit avios and TP to BA exec club. If you want to do that, do not log in to your QR account when making the booking, add you BA number when prompted
BA economy plus is a ba economy fare that includes a checked bag
if you really want to book with BA and can't get what you want on their website then call them
Thank you, Yes, I think that i will give them a call and see what they can offer
Apr 24, 2024, 2:46 am
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The 0725 departure is BA122, yep.
Qatar doesn't have premium economy but I'm assuming the entire trip is booking into a premium economy fare class with BA, hence the confusion.
Qatar doesn't have premium economy but I'm assuming the entire trip is booking into a premium economy fare class with BA, hence the confusion.