Qatar airlines qmiles program

Posted by cfz on January 6th, 2009
  • Is there anybody who is enrolled in this program?
    How is it? What are the best benefits? How are the lounges/what locations?
    I just noticed that Qatar is a fast growing airline, so its frequent flyer program qmiles will probably play a more important role in future...


  • Is there anybody who is enrolled in this program?
    How is it? What are the best benefits? How are the lounges/what locations?
    I just noticed that Qatar is a fast growing airline, so its frequent flyer program qmiles will probably play a more important role in future...

    It's good...

    There are 3 levels of membership

    Burgundy

    4,000 Qmiles or 3 flights on Qatar Airways. To retain 4,000 Qmiles or 4 flights on Qatar Airways

    ~allowed 15kg extra baggage

    Silver

    To qualify and to retain 20,000 Status Miles or up to 15 Qatar Airways' flights

    ~Business Class lounge access systemwide
    ~business class check in
    ~25kg extra allowance


    Gold

    To qualify and to retain 50,000 Status Miles or up to 30 Qatar Airways' flights

    ~first class check in
    ~ 30kg extra allowance
    ~ 50% mileage bonus
    ~ meet and greet service in Doha
    ~guaranteed seat on full flights

    My favourite part of the program is the family system

    Once you have reached Burgundy status, you can enrol up to 9 family members*. Qmiles earned by the family members are calculated based on the Burgundy tier and credited to the main member's account. Children aged 2 - 11 years nominated as family members will earn 50% of the Qmiles while family members aged 12 and above earn 100% of the Qmiles.

    * Please note that the numbers assigned for your nominated family members must be used at the time of reservation with Qatar Airways and partner airlines in order for the Qmiles to be tracked automatically.

    * Any Family Nominations or changes in the existing Family Nominations can be made only by the main Privilege Club member with the consent of the family members being nominated.


    Most FF programs don't give 100% of the miles to the family member, whereas QR does.

    Redemption rates are not too bad in peak, and excellent in off peak to/from Doha, and high if flying via Doha

    Heathrow - Doha

    Cabin Class Low Season High Season
    First 90,000 120,000
    Business 60,000 80,000
    Economy 25,000 30,000


    One way Upgrade Y-->J or J-->F 20,000

    F/J class almost always sells out before Y class.

    Cheers


  • Qatar generally is an excellent product. Like all airlines it does vary depending on your crew etc. Currently the airport is mayhem and way too small to cope. The lounges are nothing to write home about. You are bussed to/from aircraft-this may be an issue if you're travelling summer months.

    I'm sure when the new airport is built(?2-3 years) and new fleet additions introduced it will be a great all round product. I just personally can't see Doha becomming a new Dubai although the intention is definately there. That said, however, Dubai is growing at such a rate that some may welcome using QR and DOH as an alternative as I know some collegues are doing switiching to GF/BAH from EK for that reason.

    Time will tell. I'd say go for it.

    :cool:













    It's good...

    There are 3 levels of membership

    Burgundy

    4,000 Qmiles or 3 flights on Qatar Airways. To retain 4,000 Qmiles or 4 flights on Qatar Airways

    ~allowed 15kg extra baggage

    Silver

    To qualify and to retain 20,000 Status Miles or up to 15 Qatar Airways' flights

    ~Business Class lounge access systemwide
    ~business class check in
    ~25kg extra allowance


    Gold

    To qualify and to retain 50,000 Status Miles or up to 30 Qatar Airways' flights

    ~first class check in
    ~ 30kg extra allowance
    ~ 50% mileage bonus
    ~ meet and greet service in Doha
    ~guaranteed seat on full flights

    My favourite part of the program is the family system



    Most FF programs don't give 100% of the miles to the family member, whereas QR does.




    Redemption rates are not too bad in peak, and excellent in off peak to/from Doha, and high if flying via Doha

    Heathrow - Doha

    Cabin Class Low Season High Season
    First 90,000 120,000
    Business 60,000 80,000
    Economy 25,000 30,000


    One way Upgrade Y-->J or J-->F 20,000

    F/J class almost always sells out before Y class.

    Cheers


  • Hi Cheetah_SA,

    Please check your PM. Thanks !

    A747


  • I'm about to enrol in Privilege Club and notice that there's an option to mention a "referring member". That made me think that there may be bonuses for members who introduce new members. If so, I wouldn't want to see them go to waste. ;) Anyone want to "refer" me? You'll have to PM me your PC member number.







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