Multiple bookings on same date for different destinations?

[philr2000]

Did a quick search but was unable to find.

I was (somehow) able to snare 2 seats from Syd to Doha in Business on Qatar last night for mid October this year.

My ultimate destination is Italy (ideally Rome) - and I have booked 2 seats in Economy (all that was available) from Doha to Rome - business was not available, despite lots of availability on EF.

I have had a look at Doha - Milan and there is availability in Business for my dates. I'd like to book this, as a backup...is there any risk / issue with me having this leg booked as well as the Rome leg, for the same dates/times and people?

Thanks all

 

[TheInsider]

No, no issues.

 

[philr2000]

No, no issues.

Thanks!

 

[AIRwin]

Inshallah!

 

[ChrisMars]

Worth case scenario, you get a call from qantas at some points, to ask about the flights happening at the same time. Happened to me a couple of time.

 

[philr2000]

This has taken another twist...

Currently have Syd-Doha (Business) and Doha - Rome (Economy) booked as one ticket.

I have tried to change the Doha - Rome (Economy) leg to Doha - Milan (Business) however two separate Qantas agents have told me this is not possible.

The reasoning is that the Doha-Rome economy leg is connected to the Sydney-Doha leg as part of a 'married flight' behind the scenes on Qatar system and they can't de-link.
Had a very helpful Qantas agent who even called Qatar to try and find a solution, but no luck, they have said that it is not possible without cancelling the whole booking and re-booking, but I don't want to lose Syd-Doha given the scarcity of those seats in Business...

Any suggestions/solutions?

 

[offshore171]

Any suggestions/solutions?

Honestly, don't mess with it. They will only stuff it up. You've got J for the 14 hour sector.

 

[aidan059]

This is known issue with Qatar - most segments through to europe from aus are married segments. You would have to hold your breath and cancel the SYD-DOH and rebook hoping it will be released back into award inventory, however this is not recommended.

I would say wait until you can see a full available business reward from SYD to europe then book that and cancel this one.

 

[philr2000]

Thanks all, have landed in the same place around not touching it...touch much risk to lose SYD-DOH leg in Business!