Ultimate Guide to the Qatar Airways Lounges in Doha
There are more than 10 Qatar Airways lounges at Doha's Hamad International Airport. Our guide explains how to get into each one, and which is the best.
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Known for its luxury service and world-class experience, Qatar Airways is a key player for Australian travellers. With its oneworld partnership and the Privilege Club loyalty program, Qatar Airways offers plenty of value for frequent flyers. Uniquely, Qatar Airways also partners with Virgin Australia, allowing you to access benefits with both Qantas and Virgin Australia status. Find tips and advice below for travelling with Qatar Airways and making the most of Privilege Club and its partnerships.
Qatar Airways Monthly Privilege Deals
Qatar Airways has recently launced Privilege Deals, offering 25% off award flights to and from certain destinations in Economy, Business or First Class for last minute bookings. But, you can fly to or from these destinations to anywhere in the Qatar Airways network, and still access the discounted pricing!
9 Oct 2026
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How to Buy Qatar Airways Privilege Club Avios
Qatar Airways Privilege Club is offering up to a 50% bonus when you buy Avios for a limited time. This could be a good opportunity to stock up, although this is not the best offer we've seen compared to previous bonuses.
20 Aug 2026
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Velocity Won’t Rebook Cancelled Qatar Airways Reward Flights
Qatar Airways has understandably had to cancel many flights between Doha and Australia in recent months. Unfortunately, passengers who had booked using Velocity Points are not being offered alternative flights.
24 Jul 2026
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How to Use Qatar Airways Avios
You can redeem Qatar Airways Avios - which you can get by transferring Amex Points - for award flights and upgrades. Our guide explains how.
2 Jun 2026
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You Can Now Redeem Avios on Philippine Airlines
You can now redeem Qatar Airways Privilege Club Avios for Philippine Airlines flights. There's decent award availability, but pricing is higher than expected.
26 May 2026
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How I Flew to One of the World’s Most Remote Islands with Points
Thanks to Airlink's partnership with Qatar Airways, you can now redeem Avios to fly to Saint Helena - the remote British Overseas Territory where Napoleon famously died. I did, and cannot recommend it enough.
Qatar Airways’ Confusing Lounge Access Rules
Qatar Airways lounge access rules can be confusing, as the airline sometimes sends passengers to different lounges based on their class of travel or status.
23 Apr 2025
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Qatar Airways Privilege Club Status Guide for Australians
Qatar Airways Privilege Club status could be a replacement for Virgin Australia status, as you'll get benefits with both Virgin Australia and Oneworld airlines such as Qantas.
17 Apr 2025
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How to Redeem Qatar Avios for Garuda Indonesia Flights
Avios just became even more useful, with Qatar Airways Privilege Club adding Garuda Indonesia as a new partner. There's lots of Business Class award availability to both Bali and Jakarta!
12 Apr 2025
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The Ultimate Qatar Airways Business Class Seat Guide
From recliner seats to Qsuites, we take a detailed look at all the different types of Business Class seats that Qatar Airways offers across its fleet.
4 Dec 2024
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Ex-Virgin Australia Boeing 777s Flying for Qatar Airways
Three of Virgin Australia's former Boeing 777-300ERs are now flying for Qatar Airways. They still have the original Virgin seats, and frequent flyers can get a free upgrade to Premium Economy.
27 Sep 2024
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