Qatar Airways: Privilege Club

Qatar Airways' Privilege Club is the airline's frequent flyer program, designed to reward loyal passengers with a range of benefits and services. Members can earn and redeem Avios—the program's currency—across Qatar Airways, oneworld alliance partners, and various global partners.

Membership Tiers and Benefits

Privilege Club offers four membership tiers:

1. Burgundy (Entry-Level):

   • Avios Accumulation: Earn Avios on eligible flights and transactions.
   • Discounted Seat Selection: Up to 10% off when selecting your seat.

2. Silver (oneworld Ruby):

   • Priority Check-In and Boarding: Access to priority counters and boarding lanes.
   • Increased Baggage Allowance: Extra baggage allowance on Qatar Airways flights.
   • Lounge Access: Complimentary access to select lounges.

3. Gold (oneworld Sapphire):

   • Additional Avios Bonus: Earn a 75% Avios bonus on Qatar Airways flights.
   • Guaranteed Economy Seat: Confirmed economy seat on fully booked flights when booking within 72 hours of departure.
   • Enhanced Lounge Access: Access to premium lounges worldwide.

4. Platinum (oneworld Emerald):

   • 100% Avios Bonus: Double Avios earnings on Qatar Airways flights.
   • Qcredits: Receive 60 Qcredits annually, redeemable for upgrades, excess baggage, and more.
   • No Avios Expiry: Avios remain active as long as Platinum status is maintained.

Earning Avios

Members can accumulate Avios through:

• Flights: Traveling with Qatar Airways, oneworld partners, and other airline partners.
• Non-Airline Partners: Transactions with hotels, car rentals, and retail partners.
• Credit Card Spend: Using co-branded credit cards or transferring points from select financial partners.

Redeeming Avios

Avios can be redeemed for:

• Award Flights: Book flights with Qatar Airways and partner airlines.
• Upgrades: Upgrade to a higher class of service.
• Excess Baggage: Pay for additional baggage allowances.
• Other Services: Access to lounges, preferred seating, and more.

Qcredits

Exclusive to Gold and Platinum members, Qcredits are a flexible currency within Privilege Club. They can be used for:

• Upgrades: Move to a higher cabin class.
• Excess Baggage: Cover additional baggage fees.
• Award Fees: Offset fees associated with award bookings.

Family Program

Privilege Club allows members to pool Avios with nominated family members, facilitating faster accumulation and redemption for award flights and services.

oneworld Alliance Benefits

As a member of the oneworld alliance, Privilege Club members enjoy reciprocal benefits across all partner airlines, including:

• Priority Services: Check-in, boarding, and baggage handling.
• Lounge Access: Depending on membership tier and class of travel.
• Avios and Qpoints Accumulation: Earn on eligible flights with partner airlines.

Recent Enhancements

In March 2022, Privilege Club adopted Avios as its official rewards currency, aligning with programs like British Airways Executive Club. This change has enhanced flexibility and value for members, allowing for seamless transfers between Avios-based programs.

Joining Privilege Club

Enrollment in Privilege Club is free and can be completed online. New members can start earning Avios and Qpoints immediately upon joining.

For more detailed information, including the latest promotions and detailed earning and redemption charts, visit the official Qatar Airways Privilege Club website.