Overview
Qatar Airways is the state-owned flag carrier of Qatar which is headquartered in Doha. The airline operates a hub-and-spoke network connecting more than 170 destinations on the map every day. It is based at Hamad international Airport, using a fleet of more than 200 latest-generation aircraft. Since its launch in 1997, Qatar Airways has earned many awards and accolades, becoming one of an elite group of airlines worldwide to have earned a 5-star rating by Skytrax. It has been voted as the airline of the year by Skytrax in 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017 and most recently in 2019.
Miles and Points: There are three types of point in Qatar Airways Privilege Club.
- Q Miles: The amount of Q miles earned depends on the membership tier, the airline travelled and the class of travel and distance. Apart from flying there are other ways of earning Q miles. Q miles are valid for a minimum period of three years and will expire at the end of the six-month calendar period, January to June or July to December. For Platinum members, Q miles will never expire for as long as they retain the membership tier.
- Q Points: To upgrade or retain the Privilege Club membership tier one needs Q points. A passenger earns Q points on any flight marketed and operated by Qatar Airways or any one-world member airline. However, no points will be earned if travelled with airline partners outside of one-world. It is not too hard to upgrade to a higher membership tier with Qatar Airways Privilege Club. Especially if a passenger travels on Qatar Airways flights. Depending on the booking class, a passenger almost becomes Silver tier after a single return trip from New York to Hong Kong in economy class. If a passenger is traveling in business class, the same journey will almost take him to Gold tier. If a passenger is few Q points short of upgrading or retaining a certain membership tier, he can buy Q points once in a 36-month period at a rate of $25.
- Q Credits: Q credits are the latest addition to Qatar Airways Privilege Club. As a Gold or Platinum tier, members are awarded 40 or 60 Q credits respectively for each 12-month period. As a Platinum member one can earn additional 10 Q credits for every 100 Q points earned above 600 Q points. Q credits can be used to redeem award upgrades and excess luggage. Passengers can also use Q credits to pay award fees.
Member Benefits:
- As a Silver tier, a member earns 25% tier bonus on Q miles on Qatar Airways flights. If the member is using the Family program, family members will also earn additional Q miles. The member will also get business class check-in, 25% discount on preferred economy class seats and lounge access in Doha and at selected lounges worldwide.
- As a Gold tier, a member will receive a 75% tier bonus on Q miles and even more mileage per family member. The gold tier member and a guest can access even more lounges, and will also receive 4 “one visit” guest lounge passes at Hamad International Airport. The member can also make use of Al Maha Gold service during arrival, departure, or transfer through Hamad International Airport. Moreover, the members enjoy a 5% discount on online redemptions, better award availability, award-fee waivers and complimentary Q credits.
- At Platinum tier, members get a 100% tier bonus on Q miles and 60 complimentary Q credits every 12 months. Members also earn an additional 10 Q credits for every 100 Q points earned over 600 Q points. The platinum tier member and two guests can access even more lounges and if they fly business class, they can even experience the amazing Al Safwa First Class Lounge at Hamad International Airport.
