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Old 27-06-2005, 23:07
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Qatar Airlines

Hi folks. I have just been offered a Qatar Airlines flight (with some airmiles) for £209.40 to Bangkok, which is staggeringly cheap.

I am a bit of a nervous flyer though, so transiting Middle Eastern countries has my chuff nipping up a bit, and I have never spoken to anybody who has flown with them.

Any experiences with Qatar Airlines? All feedback appreciated.

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Hi Steve,

I flew with them 2 years ago (during Gulf War) and they were fine. The airport at Doha is quite good with a resteraunt, duty free it's clean and comfortable. Watch out for the connecting flights - some have a 7 hour wait, others as little as 1 hour. There are lots of flights and Doha is the hub for Qatar.

Everything was on time going and coming. Booked my flight for forthcoming New Year a few weeks ago with Qatar and it cost me £480, the only one cheaper than this was Jordanian Airlines.

They are an Islamic airline but they do seve alcoholic drinks..
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Thanks guys, I'm almost convinced. The airline quality links are great.

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They are a good airline Steve. I have used them twice before LHR-Doha-Abu Dhabi. Until I used Etihad this year they were my favourite Middle East airline,and that includes Emirates.
As Gez has said,Doha is a nice modern but small airport with a good duty free shop and restaurant. Incidentally you can use English money there but will receive the change in Qatari rials.
Enjoy your trip,you got a great price.
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Cheers Dawsey, I feel the itch upon me and am well overdue a trip, could be on my way to partay before long!

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is there any booking link for this ??

Or any agent that can hook it up.. Need to find details as my Bro might hop out in July / Aug...
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is there any booking link for this ??

Or any agent that can hook it up.. Need to find details as my Bro might hop out in July / Aug...

Hi LIL - I think the website is www.onlinetravel.com

If your brother is flexible with dates, it's worth putting in several queries. You get different prices and flight times for each day.
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Just back, travelled with Qatar from London - Rangoon then BKK to London. Very impressed, would rank them above Etihad and Emirates.
Transfer times in Doha can be very short though - only just made the connection on the way back.
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is there any booking link for this ??

Or any agent that can hook it up.. Need to find details as my Bro might hop out in July / Aug...

This is an airmiles deal but trailfinders have sub 500 deals with Qatar just now. I will find their phone no and post it.

Worldwide Travel: 0161 839 6969 (Manchester)
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