Qatar Airways·oneworld
How the Qatar Airways frequent flyer program works: how miles are earned, elite tiers, redemption value, expiry rules and which credit cards help.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
Qatar Airways operates Privilege Club. The currency is Avios.
Qatar moved Privilege Club to Avios, so balances are transferable with British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Finnair — a genuinely useful pooling option.
Tiers run: Burgundy → Silver → Gold → Platinum.
Qsuite awards are the headline redemption and are most cheaply booked with American AAdvantage miles rather than Avios on many routes. Compare both before booking.
Avios expire after 36 months of inactivity.
Most major US flexible points currencies transfer to Qatar Privilege Club Avios.
Privilege Club Silver, Gold and Platinum members receive extra allowance, as do oneworld Sapphire and Emerald members.
Avios expire after 36 months of inactivity.
Burgundy, Silver, Gold, Platinum. Qatar moved Privilege Club to Avios, so balances are transferable with British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Finnair — a genuinely useful pooling option.
Qsuite awards are the headline redemption and are most cheaply booked with American AAdvantage miles rather than Avios on many routes. Compare both before booking.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.