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4th April 2022, 16:57 | #1 |
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Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways, from Trip Adviser web site
Travellers' Choice 2020 Winner Travellers' Choice 2019 Winner Travellers' Choice 2018 Winner Travellers' Choice 2017 Winner scores 4 or more out of 5 for Legroom Seat comfort In-flight entertainment (WiFi, TV, films) Onboard Experience Customer service Value for money Cleanliness Check-in and boarding Food and beverage My experience, flight changed to or 3 times outbound and is now a day later. The wife is so stressed she has been in tears. Wife has had to re-arrange hotel and parking. I so hope the flight goes well. macafee2 |
5th April 2022, 10:50 | #2 | |
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I have flown Qatar a couple of times, Nairobi - Doha - Heathrow on the big plane, the double decker A380. At check in when I asked for a free upgrade to upstairs, I got it as the plane was half empty. Last year Qatar were doing a promotion for free tickets for people working in the front line during the pandemic, so I nominated a couple from here. They didn’t get any free tickets which was poor show in my opinion as they fitted the selection criteria. Inflight service and food was faultless and free WiFi on board for 30 minutes. In Doha Airport I spent the night, a long wait. The mens lounge had recliners and stunk of smelly feet, so I slept on the floor elsewhere that night. Food and drinks in the airport had to be paid with a card. Cash not accepted. Bad luck about having to change the plans and hotel. Have a great trip. Last edited by Gate Keeper; 5th April 2022 at 10:55.. |
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5th April 2022, 13:07 | #3 |
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What is Doha airport like as that is our stop over for a few hours?
Flying from Manchester. macafee2 |
6th April 2022, 06:32 | #4 | |
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All transit passengers have to go through a security check and from experience, there will be queues but they will be moving quickly and nothing like seen recently in Manchester, Heathrow or Birmingham. I feel for everyone who missed their flights. For one of my trips, after my bypass, I had wheel chair assistance to the plane all the way from check in. This service was provided free by the airline and there was no fuss or checking medical documents. I did not have to queue up. You have not said when you are flying or where you are flying to? |
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6th April 2022, 07:13 | #5 | |
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After my heart attack there was no wheelchair assistance even though we had asked for it and been told it would be there, different airline. Before I could fly home I had a phone call with a doctor. He asked me how far I was walking, about 2 miles was the reply. 2 miles, I was hoping for a couple of hundred yards was his answer. That was a shock as I thought I had been overdoing it. Walking.... shuffling is perhaps better. I wall say a tread mill was worth its weight in gold, really helped me get back to walking and even jogging. My heart has really had many work outs since then. macafee2 |
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7th April 2022, 06:47 | #6 | |
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I know in cases of complicated heart attacks, it’s recommended not to fly within 6 weeks. The airlines I have used when I asked for special assistance at the airport: Kenya Airways, KLM and Virgin Atlantic. You have done well in getting yourself fit after your heart attack. It’s been 6 weeks since I was discharged from ICU and CCU following a cardiac event, not a heart attack, but heart block. Recovery is slow but I am getting there. I sincerely hope you have a great holiday. Last edited by Gate Keeper; 7th April 2022 at 06:49.. |
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7th April 2022, 07:13 | #7 |
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Just a quick thought if your not flying business class, some airports for a fee, will allow passengers to use fast track to get through security quickly and for another fee, passengers can have access to an exclusive lounge which includes drinks, snacks, peace and quiet.
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7th April 2022, 07:27 | #8 | |
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Try not to look backwards and worry about your heart. Summer is coming, try to get out. We have not seen our son for over 2 years, the wife cries when she talks to him and cannot wait to see him. I think it is a mum thing, at 28 and a few inches taller then her, he is still her little boy. We both wish he was here in the UK but neither of us will tell him that as we do not want to pressure him or make him feel guilty, his happiness comes before ours. macafee2 |
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7th April 2022, 07:32 | #9 | |
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I am sure it must be quite stressful for some parents trying to keep their children quiet. The last few times I have flown it has not been as bad as it was many many years ago and it was those experiences that have tainted my view of flying. macafee2 |
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7th April 2022, 17:16 | #10 | |
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I also bought another Bluetooth device which plugs into the headphone socket in the seat which sends a signal to the wireless headphones and allows me to listen to the inflight entertainment without any wires getting in the way. That’s great news you are flying business class, you will get priority check in and priority boarding. What a treat, |
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