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2nd September 2009, 10:00 PM
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A different way to Doha...
It looks as though I am about to go for another interview/meet 'n' greet in Doha, departing Sydney 12 or 13 Sept. I have been asked to send across a couple of itineraries for approval, so I thought I would be inventive!
I did a J Class (which ended up being a combination of Y, Y then J) search with the following routing Sydney to Hong Kong to Cairo to Doha return. This was with Egyptian Air and was cheap enough at just a tad over $3.5k. I then did a Y+, and my old age is creeping up as I can't remember the carrier, but it came in at over $10k!!! Other options I am thinking of is EK via Dubai, which I did originally in Feb. So, what's your thoughts... Do I do the EK or go the long way around on a different and NEW carrier for me... Thoughts or suggestions are welcomed, and I have both QF & EK FF programs (and SK Eurobonus as well..) so all bases are covered! 
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#3
10th September 2009, 08:54 PM
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Personally I would go with EK just for the service......it maybe quicker to direct SYD-DXB then a 47 minute hop in an A340-300 to Doha....
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#4
10th September 2009, 11:34 PM
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I actually booked it last night...
EK 413/412 return to Dubai (A380) and EK 841/848 (A332... 848 is a 3.45AM YUK! but I had this in Feb, so I am use to it now...). PLUS, I got Hotel accomodation in Doha x 6 night, hotel/airport transfers AND an Inland Sea Desert Adventure. All up, was just a tad UNDER $3k, so I (and my prospective employer in Doha) are very happy with that! I leave on Sunday, so if there is any chance on getting the rego of the inbound aircraft, that would be apreciated!!! 
Last edited by Bernie P; 10th September 2009 at 11:36 PM. Reason: Inclusion of AC type for Dubai > Doha leg...
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#6
11th September 2009, 11:43 AM
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Oh don't worry Nick, I will be taking HEAPS of photos...
 They will all be in my flickr account, link below, but I will do a TR for the trip when I get back (and finish the rest of my last trip last month from Madrid > London & London > Singapore > Sydney... It is almost finished, but have been busy!HERE is the Safari I am booked on, it is the middle one (Inland Sea Safari ).. Nice way to 'intice' someone to come and work in the country, NO?
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#7
11th September 2009, 01:25 PM
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Geez Bernie...rough for some
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#8
11th September 2009, 01:39 PM
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Yeah Greg, it is... But this is the second trip to Doha for the position...
But I will take one for the team, and go (again... ) and do the Safari...!
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#9
18th September 2009, 08:15 PM
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Saw this whilst shopping today before heading home (3.45am flight,
 ) in about 15 hours...AND, it was only 25QR (C. $7.88) XE.com Last edited by Bernie P; 18th September 2009 at 08:16 PM. Reason: TYPO... What else!!! ;)
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#10
19th September 2009, 11:41 AM
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Thats probably why it was only 8 bucks! Too funny!!!
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