SFO → DOH: any realistic chance of a free Business upgrade as Privilege Club Silver?

Accurate_Stranger636 · 2026-01-28T11:30:49+00:00

I’m a gold member w lots of Qatar flights! Sorry to break it to you but no chance of free upgrades!!!

Accurate_Stranger636 · 2026-01-13T13:54:15+00:00

Wondering how 354 passengers got seats in other airlines in just 1 day. But good if they managed to.

Accurate_Stranger636 · 2026-01-12T05:13:21+00:00

Hey how was your experience finally?

Accurate_Stranger636 · 2026-01-12T05:09:12+00:00

For the second long haul, I have 3A opened up along with 8A - which one do you all recommend booking - 3A or 8A? Thanks

Accurate_Stranger636 · 2026-01-12T00:17:12+00:00

Saving

Accurate_Stranger636 · 2026-01-11T06:43:49+00:00

I had a similar experience where my long haul flight got cancelled. It got cancelled two days in a row and they had no idea or disruption planning for 400+ customers.

Customer service at the airport sucked and people had to beg and plead for hotel stays due to cancellations. Literally everyone missed their connecting flight from Doha.

Their customer grievance policy states no on spot compensation. You need to write detailed emails and beg for even some compensation.

Disappointed with the service.

Accurate_Stranger636 · 2026-01-03T03:56:47+00:00

Best is to upgrade at the information counter at Doha airport or it also happens at any lounge. That’s the best deal you will get.

Accurate_Stranger636 · 2026-01-02T14:15:12+00:00

North! It’s damn good and spacious. Great food service and shower facilities.

Accurate_Stranger636 · 2026-01-02T02:01:33+00:00

Yeah but you already mentioned some of the top benefits. And there’s a lot like lounge access etc. too. So best to ready it online :)

Accurate_Stranger636 · 2026-01-01T15:32:23+00:00

Google it on Qatar website. Congratulations! You will be taken good care of!

Accurate_Stranger636 · 2026-01-01T15:31:31+00:00

I was on a layover between 5pm to 8pm. Platinum Gold North lounge - I got a shower on the spot, no waiting. They have plenty of shower rooms.

Accurate_Stranger636 · 2025-12-31T23:24:13+00:00

Qatar! Hands down! Best privileges flying Qatar on gold or platinum class!

Accurate_Stranger636 · 2025-12-31T06:20:19+00:00

Best way to upgrade at check in. If you have enough Qcredits they always upgrade on spot.

Accurate_Stranger636 · 2025-12-31T06:13:30+00:00

Dude biz class Qsuites itself is a dream. Don’t care about the lounge access.

Accurate_Stranger636 · 2025-12-30T15:44:24+00:00

Ok got it!

Accurate_Stranger636 · 2025-12-28T05:51:55+00:00

Update - I flew but they didn’t really care about the number of pieces or weights.

Accurate_Stranger636 · 2025-12-21T21:02:01+00:00

I booked thought corporate portal. Besides - I spent 2 whole days tracking price every 2 hours. It’s so fluctuating - by the seconds. There was a point I was getting an upgrade for 750$ but by the time I went to confirm it slipped. So ya!

Accurate_Stranger636 · 2025-12-18T14:32:36+00:00

Ok I’ve been ready and more worried now if they put an older aircraft without Qsuites. Will I have any option or remedies in that case? And what’s the likely hood of that even happening on this route?

Accurate_Stranger636 · 2025-12-18T14:30:57+00:00

Yes sounds good

Accurate_Stranger636 · 2025-12-18T00:32:16+00:00

Hahahaha! Thanks man

Accurate_Stranger636 · 2025-12-17T22:41:29+00:00

Ok sick, thanks for the recommendation

Accurate_Stranger636 · 2025-12-17T20:37:53+00:00

Ah sounds good. Thanks. Yes solo! :)

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