Qatar Airways has its service spread around all six continents. Despite being a relatively new airline, it is considered one of the world’s fastest-growing airlines. Their home and hub is at Hamad International Airport in Qatar’s Doha.
Launched in 1997, the airline has earned several awards over the years. It is considered one of the elite groups of airlines in the whole world. They also have several programmes which make the travel experience of the passengers smooth.
Booking and cancellation
International travel entails several procedures in terms of booking and cancellation. At times, those procedures could be confusing and lengthy. Allow our specialised team to take care of the processes for you so that you can have a comfortable and hassle free trip.
Destinations
Qatar Airways covers all the major destinations across the world. Several cities under some of the major places like America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia and the Pacific are serviced by the airlines regularly. Here is a detailed look at the various places where travellers can visit through this airline.
Places in the Americas
Here is a list of the destinations in the United States of America and its neighbouring countries:
Atlanta
Houston
Montreal
San Francisco
New York
Dallas
Boston
Los Angeles
Miami
Philadelphia
Chicago
Washington DC
Seattle
Places in Europe
Take a look at the places this airline covers in Europe.
Paris
Helsinki
Barcelona
Madrid
Warsaw
Yerevan
Belgrade
Berlin
Copenhagen
Dublin
Dusseldorf
Frankfurt
Munich
Baku
Bucharest
Larnaca
Oslo
Athenes
Mykonos
Santorini
Zagreb
Amsterdam
Budapest
Edinburgh
London
Manchester
Geneva
Milan
Zurich
Almaty
Brussels
Prague
Sofia
Stockholm
Ankara
Istanbul
St. Petersburg
Tbilisi
Vienna
Africa
Here are the places in Africa that travellers can visit with Qatar Airways.
Durban
Cairo
Algiers
Kano
Lagos
Port Harcourt
Abuja
Alexandria
Djibouti
Entebbe
Luxor
Sharm El Sheikh
Abidjan
Addis Ababa
Dar es Salaam
Khartoum
Kilimanjaro
Luanda
Mogadishu
Zanzibar
Cape Town
Nairobi
Johannesburg
Tunis
Casablanca
Harare
Maputo
Seychelles
Lusaka
Middle East
Do you know which amazing places in the Middle East can you explore with this airline? Here is a quick look:
Doha
Kuwait
Abu Dhabi
Salalah
Basra
Medina
Beirut
Baghdad
Dubai
Najaf
Sharjah
Amman
Damman
Isfahan
Mashhad
Muscat
Tehran
Shiraz
Jeddah
Qassim
Riyadh
Asia and the Pacific
Full of beautiful and distinctive cultures, here are the regions where you can travel through Qatar Airways.
Bali
Auckland
Hyderabad
Dhaka
Kuala Lumpur
Maldives
Guangzhou
Thiruvananthapuram
Delhi
Chennai
Seoul
Tokyo (NRT)
Amritsar
Ahmedabad
Goa
Kochi
Kolkata
Mumbai
Kozhikode
Bengaluru
Cebu
Clark (CRK)
Hanoi
Hong Kong
Manila
Bangkok
Jakarta
Phuket
Adelaide
Brisbane
Melbourne
Sydney
Canberra
Kathmandu
Perth
Islamabad
Karachi
Colombo
Sialkot
Singapore
Ho Chi Minh City
Lahore
Multan
Peshawar
Tokyo (HND)
Trending destinations to visit
It is no secret that some destinations across the world are preferred more than others by travellers. So, what are the trending places of the season that have wonders to offer to the people? Here is a quick look at the popular destinations to travel to through Qatar Airways.
Cape Town
A kaleidoscope of nature's beauty and colourful culture, this is a place worth visiting. There are numerous wonderful places people can visit and also they can try delicious cuisine. This place is so popular that it is better to plan in advance to book the best seat on the flight from the US.
Cairo
Located on the banks of the river Nile, this is a place painted with the perfect balance of culture and modern amenities. This is a land of adventures that everyone must explore once in their life. With wonderful museums and marvellous pyramids, this place always offers travellers an exhilarating experience.
Qatar
Home of Qatar Airways, this place has always been a popular destination for travellers. Even more so with the Fifa World Cup drawing so near. From museums to modern wonders to endless shopping to delicious food, this place has everything to offer.
São Paulo
A vibrant cultural hub with roots in tradition, this wonderful place never fails to win people’s hearts. Travellers can have a fun-filled time and can make memorable memories while visiting this place.
Johannesburg
One of the most diverse cities in South Africa, this place is a modern-day travel destination that attracts tourists from all across the world, especially the USA. If you are looking for your next holiday destination, hop onto a Qatar Airways flight from the US to reach Johannesburg.
Travel classes
Like most airlines, Qatar Airways also has three distinctive travel classes to offer to passengers. Designed and developed keeping in mind the balance of luxury and affordability, these classes are exclusively tailored to meet the onboard needs of the passengers.
Economy Class
With numerous entertainment options and comfortable sitting, this class is preferred by many during their journey with Qatar Airways. Here are some of the features of the Economy Class:
On-board cuisine
Family fun options
Connectivity
Multiple entertainment options
Wide and spacious seats
Soft blanket
Recliner seats
Business Class
The airline has developed a special business class section for its travellers and it’s known as QSuits. With comfortable seating and delectable cuisine, this class truly offers a remarkable experience to those travelling for business purposes. What are the features that make this class different from the others? Take a look:
Forward-facing seats
Artistic cabin interiors
Seats dressed in the finest elegant fabrics
All-access port (with HDMI, USB, and NFC capabilities)
Reclining seats
Direct aisle access
Amenity kits
Designer loungewear
On demand a la carte menu
Spacious dining area
Endless entertainment options
Innovative systems with touch screen
Dual-screen interface
Italian toiletries
Ultra-comfortable loungewear
Slippers
Spacious cabin to work or relax
Advanced LED lighting
Storage area
State-of-the-art communications system
Large working area
First Class
Designed for unparalleled comfort and complete privacy, this class will leave you feeling well-rested during your journey. Here are some of the prominent features of this travel class:
Ample storage place
Ultra-comfortable lie-flat bed
Designer loungewear
Best amenity kit
Cuisine by the best chefs
Mocktail
A cabin that can turn into a workspace
Private access to laptop power and USB plug
On-board Wifi
Innovative entertainment system with over 4,000 options
Travelling with infant
Here are some points you need to remember while travelling with an infant below two years of age:
Infants need to be older than seven days
They should be younger than two years
For children above two years, a child fare ticket needs to be booked for the entire journey
Infants below two years of age can travel without a seat
If you want, you can book a seat through the child fare ticket option
Seat selection details
What are the options when it comes to selecting your preferred seat while travelling with Qatar Airways? Take a look:
Seat selection charges are refunded when the change is involuntary due to security, safety or operational reasons
Non-refundable taxes are dedicated during the refund of preferred seat charges
First or business class passengers can select a seat free of charge at any time from the moment of booking
Charges are applied for seat change for Economy class passengers
Emergency exit seats with extra legroom can be allotted to people who are 18 years of age or above and can understand safety guidelines. Also, they need to be physically fit without any medical conditions. This seat is not allotted during pregnancy or in case of any form of vision, hearing, or mobility impairment
Travel baggage
What are the things you need to keep in mind about your travelling baggage while taking a trip on Qatar Airways? Here is a quick look:
The maximum dimension is calculated considering the length + width + height of the bag
Zam-Zam water in checked baggage is currently not permitted
One pushchair or stroller is accepted for infants without any charges
Excess weight in baggage above the permitted limit is chargeable
Sporting equipment can be checked as baggage
The same baggage allowance applies to children as adults
Human remains must accompany the certificate of death issued by authorities at the origin
Travellers can purchase excess baggage before travel to increase the allotted baggage allowance
A carry-on bag can have power banks and separate batteries. They are not allowed in check-in luggage
E-Cigarettes should be put in a carry-on bag
Passengers can carry drones in hand luggage
A small vehicle powered by lithium batteries like mini segways or hoverboards are not permitted in the cabin or checked-in baggage
Smoking, including electronic cigarettes, is not permitted on-board
Passengers can carry wheelchairs for personal use without any charges
Food items can be carried in hand luggage but rules may change depending on the regulations of the origin country
Aerosols, pastes and gels in 100 ml containers are allowed in hand luggage. Anything larger than that needs to be in checked-in luggage
A reasonable amount of baby food can be carried. Products like baby juice, baby milk, and steriliser are permitted
Membership benefits
Qatar Airways have different tiered membership programmes for passengers. More benefits are enjoyed by those with a higher membership tier.
Members need to have appropriate qualifications to be eligible for the membership programme. Also, they need to earn Qpoints to retain the membership and move to higher tiers. These benefits are available and applicable only on flights operated or marketed by Qatar Airways.
Burgundy
These are the benefits that the members of this tier enjoy:
100% mileage per family
100% mileage on transactions made with non-partner
Stand-by on priority
Flexi awards
Option to stop and pay with Avios
Silver
Let us check the benefits of being a member of this tier:
25% bonus on eligible flights
Priority stand-by
Priority boarding
Priority check-in
Flexi awards
Shop and pay with Avios
Preferred seats
Lounge access
Extra baggage allowance
Gold
Here are the benefits of gold membership:
75% tier bonus
100% mileage per family
Priority check-in
Priority boarding
Preferred seats
Extra baggage allowance
Flexi awards
Shop and pay with Avios
Priority stand-by
Lounge access
Qcredits to redeem for upgrades. Can also be used for excess baggage and other services
'Meet and assist' service
Platinum
Here are the tailor-made benefits of this tier:
Priority stand-by
Flexi awards
100% mileage per family
100% tier bonus
Preferred seats
Lounge access
Extra baggage
Priority check-in
Priority boarding
Increased Qcredits
Discounts
‘Meet and assist’ gold service
No Avios expiry
Previously known as Qmiles, the point collection system of Qatar Airways is now known as Avios.
Family programme
This programme helps the travellers to pool Avios of nominated family members to get quicker awards. Up to nine close family members can be added to enjoy numerous benefits. There are Silver, Gold or Platinum members who can access different advantages through their pooled awards. The family members who are allowed are spouses, parents of the main member, parents of the spouse, and children above two years of age. Here are some points that you need to remember:
You can make changes in nomination through your online account. However, you will have to provide documents to confirm the relationship with the member
There is an option to de-link the previously selected family members but they cannot be replaced before 24 months from the date of addition
People who are above 18 years of age can have their own membership accounts where they can be main members, besides being nominated for another
De-linking can be done online through the edit option
Special services
Qatar Airways always aims towards providing the best options to all of its customers. Hence, the company has special services to meet the special needs of travellers. The passengers need to inform the airline about their specific needs at least 48 hours before the departure time. It can also be done online. Here are some of the special services that the passengers can avail of:
Medical and disability assistance
The passengers can fill Medical Information Form (MEDIF) while booking the flight or 48 hours before the departure. Depending on the information, the airline staff will provide the required services to the passengers.
Expectant mothers
Certain medical forms are provided to the expectant mothers to ensure their safety and the safety of their unborn child. The pregnant traveller needs to provide the patient's name, estimated date of delivery, confirmation about uncomplicated or complicated pregnancy, confirmation about single or multiple pregnancies, proposed air travel dates, a medical certificate from a qualified doctor, and no objection certificate for fit to travel from a qualified doctor.
Children
Special care for children is also provided on board.
