Qatar Airways Privilege Club 2026: tiers, Avios earning and flights from London

Qatar Airways Privilege Club rewards UK travellers with Avios on every flight from London — redeem them for award tickets, Business Class upgrades and shopping at Qatar Duty Free with straightforward tiers from Burgundy to Platinum.

Qatar Airways operates direct flights from London Heathrow and London Gatwick to its state-of-the-art Doha hub. From there passengers connect to more than 170 destinations across Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East. In 2026 the Privilege Club programme uses the widely recognised Avios currency and remains free to join.

Members collect Avios on Qatar Airways flights, oneworld partners and everyday spending. Higher tiers unlock lounge access, extra baggage, priority services and Qcredits for upgrades. The programme also links seamlessly with British Airways Executive Club for Avios transfers.

What is the Qatar Airways Privilege Club?

Privilege Club is Qatar Airways’ loyalty programme. It lets members earn Avios on flights and partner activity, then spend them on award travel, seat upgrades or Qatar Duty Free purchases. Separate Qpoints determine tier status and unlock additional benefits.

British travellers benefit most on long-haul routes from London to Singapore, Bali, the Maldives and beyond. The programme integrates with the Qatar Airways app for easy balance tracking and redemptions.

How to join Privilege Club

Signing up takes moments on the Qatar Airways website or app. New members can use code JOINPC26 to earn up to 2,000 bonus Avios after their first flight. The account activates instantly and works immediately for future bookings.

No joining fee applies. Members may claim Avios for trips taken in the previous three months.

Membership tiers and benefits in 2026

Privilege Club has four tiers — Burgundy, Silver, Gold and Platinum. Status is earned through Qpoints collected on Qatar Airways and oneworld flights over a rolling 12-month period.

Qualification requirements are as follows:

• Burgundy: entry level
• Silver: 300 Qpoints
• Gold: 600 Qpoints
• Platinum: 600 Qpoints from Gold (with enhanced benefits)

Retention rules require a percentage of Qpoints or a minimum number of sectors flown on Qatar Airways.

Silver and above gain lounge access and priority services. Gold members receive 40 Qcredits for upgrades or extra baggage. Platinum adds no Avios expiry, 60 Qcredits and oneworld Emerald status.

Ways to earn Avios

Members earn Avios on every Qatar Airways flight plus oneworld partners such as British Airways. Hotels booked through Qatar Airways Holidays, credit cards linked to the account and more than 100 shopping partners also contribute.

Qatar Duty Free purchases add Avios instantly. Link your Privilege Club number with ALL Accor Live Limitless to earn on hotel stays. Card-linked offers with Visa and Mastercard capture Avios on everyday spend.

Insider tip — link your British Airways Executive Club account to combine and transfer Avios between programmes at a 1:1 ratio.

How to spend Avios

Redeem Avios for award flights on Qatar Airways or oneworld partners. Cash plus Avios options let members part-pay for any available seat or upgrade to Business Class up to 14 days before departure.

Use Avios at Qatar Duty Free for up to 20 per cent savings on shopping and dining. Qatar Airways Holidays packages, seat selection and extra baggage also accept Avios or a mix. Platinum members enjoy the best award availability and no expiry.

Current fares from London

The table below shows starting return cash fares from London to popular destinations. Prices are for travel in 2026 and include taxes where applicable. Book early for the best rates.

*Prices are starting fares and subject to availability and terms. Check the Qatar Airways website for latest rates and award options.

FAQs

How do I join Privilege Club?
Visit the Qatar Airways website or app and complete the free registration. Use code JOINPC26 for up to 2,000 bonus Avios after your first flight. The account activates instantly.

What is the difference between Avios and Qpoints?
Avios are the reward currency used for redemptions. Qpoints determine your tier status and are earned primarily on Qatar Airways and oneworld flights.

Can I transfer Avios from British Airways?
Yes. Link your Privilege Club and British Airways Executive Club accounts to move Avios between them at a 1:1 ratio.

Do higher tiers receive lounge access?
Silver, Gold and Platinum members enjoy lounge access on Qatar Airways flights. Platinum also gains oneworld Emerald benefits across the alliance.

How can I upgrade my seat using Avios?
Once booked, use Avios or Cash plus Avios for upgrades to Business Class up to 14 days before departure. Availability appears in the app.

Is there a fee to select seats?
Standard seats are free. Preferred or extra-legroom seats may incur a charge unless covered by your tier benefits. Higher tiers save up to 20 per cent.

Can I use Avios at Qatar Duty Free?
Yes. Members can pay fully or partly with Avios for shopping and dining, saving up to 20 per cent on purchases.

How do I claim missing Avios?
Submit a claim through the Privilege Club website or app within six months of travel. Provide your booking reference and boarding pass.

What happens to Avios if I do not fly?
Avios do not expire for Platinum members. Lower tiers should check the current expiry policy in their account.

Are there family benefits?
Yes. All tiers allow family members to earn 100 per cent of the mileage on eligible flights and non-air partner transactions.

Can I redeem Avios for hotels or car hire?
Yes. Book Flight plus Hotel packages through Qatar Airways Holidays or use partner redemptions for hotels and car hire.

How do I earn Qcredits?
Gold and Platinum members receive Qcredits each year. Use them for upgrades, extra baggage or other services.