..it is indeed...but unfortunatly in Qatar aitways(i would say in Doha) it's something normal.
Even oustisde station they threat you better, i have been upgraded to first class with an ID90 economy ticket although plenty of seat available in economy, i received coupon to use business lounge with a ID90 business although they knew i'm a crew...and without asking anything.
Try this in Doha, if they know you are a crew they will simply tell you: go to hell!
That's the mentality here in Doha...