What Are Air Services Agreements?
Air services agreements are bilateral treaties between countries that specify how many flights and what routes airlines from both countries can operate into the other country.
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Qatar Airways
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 Cannot Add More Flights to Australia
Qatar Airways will not be allowed to add more flights to Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane after the Australian government rejected its request for more traffic rights.
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Qatar Airways to End Adelaide-Auckland Flights
From 1 September 2023, Qatar Airways will end its Adelaide-Auckland tag flight and instead resume non-stop flights from Doha to Auckland.
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Qatar Airways Quietly Extends Privilege Club Tiers (Again)
Qatar Airways has given all of its Privilege Club members yet another status tier extension, this time until the end of December 2023.
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Qantas Flyers Lose Even More Qatar Airways Reward Seat Access
Qatar Airways has all but removed the ability for Qantas Frequent Flyer members to use their points for Qatar reward seats.
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