Quote:
Originally Posted by arealhighlander
Qatar stopover on the way UK-BKK is very tight. The timetable has about 45 mins but if your plane runs late at all (even if its on time!) you have to get off the aircraft, go through the transfer queue and then onto the next aircraft.
When we went through a few weeks back, the plane was running 20 mins late and the transfer queue was about 45 minutes to clear! Luckily we had got off at the wrong terminal (we were Business class) and managed to get someone to take us to the new First/Business terminal and got straight through and out to the next aircraft.
We waited 30 mins beyond our takeoff time but they still had to offload some peoples bags that didnt make the connection.
Another benefit of Qatar Business class!
|
I had a similar experience in cattle class with Etihad . The flight was an hour late taking off from Gatwick, and we landed instead of 50mins before connecting flight, but only 20mins. The flight was held for the many people transferring to the BKK flight,and all luggage was transferred too.
I know what you are saying though, if the transfer time is tight, don't be surprised if you miss a connection because of delays.