Yeah, this deal is back firing on Qatar Airways in a dramatic fashion and actually it IS indicative of a broader complacency in the company. I believe Mr Bakr to be a good Manager and strategist but I think perhaps in their/his endeavour to be global airline pioneer, they are overlooking the grass roots upon which their reputation has been made. The airline have clearly lost touch with the competitive nature of pricing and now find themselves far from being the "price savvy" operation that they have hithertoo been. I am a Privelidge card holder which ought to bring with it some benefits and on occasion it does but not often. Try to get a "free" flight as a result of an accumulation of air mies and you will see how difficult dealing with Qatar Airways has become. This 2 for 1 deal is again a lesson in how Qatar Airways endeavour to shroud everything they do in bureaucracy and red tape. It maybe all smiles and glistening teeth in the air from the girls, but actually getting in the air is taking a good deal more effort and Qatari Riyal that it has ever done previously. Its as well there isnt a 5 star rating for the overall service offered by Airlines as I fear Qatar Airways would fall short. It is now becoming more attractive in both service AND cost to hub your flight through Dubai or other than pay the inflated cost of a Qatar Airways direct flight.
Yeah, this deal is back firing on Qatar Airways in a dramatic fashion and actually it IS indicative of a broader complacency in the company. I believe Mr Bakr to be a good Manager and strategist but I think perhaps in their/his endeavour to be global airline pioneer, they are overlooking the grass roots upon which their reputation has been made. The airline have clearly lost touch with the competitive nature of pricing and now find themselves far from being the "price savvy" operation that they have hithertoo been. I am a Privelidge card holder which ought to bring with it some benefits and on occasion it does but not often. Try to get a "free" flight as a result of an accumulation of air mies and you will see how difficult dealing with Qatar Airways has become. This 2 for 1 deal is again a lesson in how Qatar Airways endeavour to shroud everything they do in bureaucracy and red tape. It maybe all smiles and glistening teeth in the air from the girls, but actually getting in the air is taking a good deal more effort and Qatari Riyal that it has ever done previously. Its as well there isnt a 5 star rating for the overall service offered by Airlines as I fear Qatar Airways would fall short. It is now becoming more attractive in both service AND cost to hub your flight through Dubai or other than pay the inflated cost of a Qatar Airways direct flight.