Joining Qatar Airways (QR) - all you need to know about it (threads merged)
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Hi FMSPEED. I agree with you that make not much sense to hire people rated on A320 and send them to B777 or B787, but as long as they call people...
Yesterday I read in the news tha new airport is going to be delayed again, most peobably until Nov or Dec 2014, even the A380 seems that will need to be delayed due to the limited space at DOH.
Yesterday I read in the news tha new airport is going to be delayed again, most peobably until Nov or Dec 2014, even the A380 seems that will need to be delayed due to the limited space at DOH.
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What is the latest estimate for opening the new airport in Doha? 1st half of this year?
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Qatar Airways plans new regional carrier with 50-strong fleet
Qatar Airways will take one of the two new licences being granted by the Saudi Arabian civil aviation regulator, GACA, to create a regional carrier operating domestic services in the country.
Announced at the Bahrain International Air Show Jan.17, the regional carrier will be named Al Maha and expects to start flying in the third quarter of this year. This will put it ahead of the second new entrant, Saudi Gulf Airlines – also announced at the show – whose initial Bombardier CS300s are not due to arrive until late 2015. The plan is to grow Al Maha to a fleet of at least 50 aircraft – double the size of Saudi Gulf.
Speaking at the show, Qatar Airways’ CEO, Akbar Al Baker said that Al Maha would be a full-service carrier and have a mix of single- and twin-aisle aircraft, diverted from the parent airline’s outstanding orders from Boeing and Airbus. However, the new airline’s initial batch of around 10 aircraft would be leased, to allow rapid service entry.
Thereafter, 10 to 15 aircraft a year would be added to Al Maha’s fleet. He declined to specify fleet equipment.
Asked if the marketplace was big enough for both the two new players and existing carriers Saudia and FlyNas, he replied: “We think so. If all the carriers are operating efficiently, with very good control of costs, I think there’s room.”
Saudi Arabia has by far the largest potential market of the Gulf nations, with a population of around 28 million.
Al Maha will use Qatar Airways’ existing stylized oryx logo, but in green rather than maroon. Its initial base is likely to be Dammam, but Riyadh and Jeddah are also possibilities. Initial destinations will be those three cities plus Dhahran and two others that Al Baker declined to name.
It will operate domestically as well as to Gulf nations with which Saudi Arabia has traffic rights.
In the past, competitors to national carrier Saudia have complained that Saudi Arabia’s governmental price caps on domestic fares make profits from such services almost impossible. Al Baker said the Saudi authorities had been “very understanding and co-operative” and that a variable cap had been devised.
“For example, if booking a month in advance there will be a price cap, but not for tickets booked 10 days in advance or less.”
Announced at the Bahrain International Air Show Jan.17, the regional carrier will be named Al Maha and expects to start flying in the third quarter of this year. This will put it ahead of the second new entrant, Saudi Gulf Airlines – also announced at the show – whose initial Bombardier CS300s are not due to arrive until late 2015. The plan is to grow Al Maha to a fleet of at least 50 aircraft – double the size of Saudi Gulf.
Speaking at the show, Qatar Airways’ CEO, Akbar Al Baker said that Al Maha would be a full-service carrier and have a mix of single- and twin-aisle aircraft, diverted from the parent airline’s outstanding orders from Boeing and Airbus. However, the new airline’s initial batch of around 10 aircraft would be leased, to allow rapid service entry.
Thereafter, 10 to 15 aircraft a year would be added to Al Maha’s fleet. He declined to specify fleet equipment.
Asked if the marketplace was big enough for both the two new players and existing carriers Saudia and FlyNas, he replied: “We think so. If all the carriers are operating efficiently, with very good control of costs, I think there’s room.”
Saudi Arabia has by far the largest potential market of the Gulf nations, with a population of around 28 million.
Al Maha will use Qatar Airways’ existing stylized oryx logo, but in green rather than maroon. Its initial base is likely to be Dammam, but Riyadh and Jeddah are also possibilities. Initial destinations will be those three cities plus Dhahran and two others that Al Baker declined to name.
It will operate domestically as well as to Gulf nations with which Saudi Arabia has traffic rights.
In the past, competitors to national carrier Saudia have complained that Saudi Arabia’s governmental price caps on domestic fares make profits from such services almost impossible. Al Baker said the Saudi authorities had been “very understanding and co-operative” and that a variable cap had been devised.
“For example, if booking a month in advance there will be a price cap, but not for tickets booked 10 days in advance or less.”
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Hello everyone!
My first post here, I searched and could not find the answer...
First class ID90 tickets on QR is valid just for the employee (Captain position) or all the captain´s relatives (parents, Brothers, etc), just like EK?
My first post here, I searched and could not find the answer...
First class ID90 tickets on QR is valid just for the employee (Captain position) or all the captain´s relatives (parents, Brothers, etc), just like EK?
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Well, im not sure if everybody will be ready to move to Saudi Arabia to fly Al Maha, specially people on the left seat.
it seems that initially they'll operate A320 planes, and maybe some widebody after.
it seems that initially they'll operate A320 planes, and maybe some widebody after.
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QR ID90's for Family
First and Business Class ID90's are available for staff and family members eligible/listed on a Captain's Staff Travel account. It is the same for FO's with the exception that FO's are not entitled to First Class ID tickets, only Business and economy ID tickets.
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Children under 12 are only entitled to economy.
First class is slowly being phased out, you'de only find the product on inter gulf flights and on some European flights. Almost all future orders will be business and economy only.
First class is slowly being phased out, you'de only find the product on inter gulf flights and on some European flights. Almost all future orders will be business and economy only.
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Thanks for the response!!!
Despite the first class is being phased out, they will launch an all new product with the A380 arrival, so who is eligible, can try this class! And rumors show the product will be as exclusive as the majors competitors (EK suites, etc).
Despite the first class is being phased out, they will launch an all new product with the A380 arrival, so who is eligible, can try this class! And rumors show the product will be as exclusive as the majors competitors (EK suites, etc).
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I am pretty sure the restriction on children under 12 in business or first is common among many carriers including Emirates. I sometimes feel bad when I can stick my 15 year old daughter in first class and they won't even let other staff ride there. Honestly I feel a cabin supervisor or first officer out rank my kids but it is what it is.....
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I don't know why anyone would insist on first, especially on QR. It is the best business class in the world, and is perfectly comfortable, even on long sectors. That's my feeling anyway.
As I said, First is a rarity, there will only be 13 A380s and First will be only for some select routes, the most popular ones such as LHR, CDG etc. QR also market the upper class of the A320s as first class when flying around the gulf, so there's only F or Y available on most flights in the GCC.
As for the kids, no matter who you are in the company children under 12 must fly in Economy.
As I said, First is a rarity, there will only be 13 A380s and First will be only for some select routes, the most popular ones such as LHR, CDG etc. QR also market the upper class of the A320s as first class when flying around the gulf, so there's only F or Y available on most flights in the GCC.
As for the kids, no matter who you are in the company children under 12 must fly in Economy.
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From a Operators Perspective ,its Common to hire new guys and try to bond them.
New rating =Bond
If u fly a Cessna caravan or a A380 doesn't matter for the people involved In the office,you will be sorted or sorted "out "like everywhere else during Rating and Linetraining.
New rating =Bond
If u fly a Cessna caravan or a A380 doesn't matter for the people involved In the office,you will be sorted or sorted "out "like everywhere else during Rating and Linetraining.
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"Dear QR First Officer,
We are delighted to inform you that your upgrade to Captain has been approved following the successful completion of your command assessment.
For the first two years you will be based in Dammam operating for Al Maha. Upon completion of these two years you may request to be reassigned back to Doha and Qatar Airways mainline fleet.
Your written confirmation is requested within 24 hours should you accept this great opportunity.
Sincerely,
HR"
We are delighted to inform you that your upgrade to Captain has been approved following the successful completion of your command assessment.
For the first two years you will be based in Dammam operating for Al Maha. Upon completion of these two years you may request to be reassigned back to Doha and Qatar Airways mainline fleet.
Your written confirmation is requested within 24 hours should you accept this great opportunity.
Sincerely,
HR"
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Just confirming you are a current QR first officer and have just been awarded a command for another airline in Saudi Arabia by QR???? Seriously???
Is that what is happening?
Is that what is happening?