Qatar Airways’ FFP Offers 12-Month Tier Extension

Privilege Club, Qatar Airways’ frequent flyer programme, has confirmed plans to extend or reinstate the tier status of members that were due to expire before 31 January 2021, for a further 12 months.

Members will be able to retain their current tier benefits such as upgrades, Shop & Pay with Qmiles, extra baggage, lounge access, and more, for the extra months.

Qatar Airways had originally proposed a tier extension of up to six months, but has now doubled that to one year in recognition of the numerous travel restrictions and flight reductions resulting from the COVID19 coronavirus.

Gold and Platinum will be able to enjoy their Qcredits for longer, as they will now remain valid for two years, as long as the tier is retained. Qcredits for Gold and Platinum members can be spent on upgrades, extra baggage, and lounge access. Privilege Club has also updated its policy to provide more flexibility to members with Qcredits by making them refundable.

Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Simon Talling-Smith, said, “At Qatar Airways, we realise that the people travelling right now are those who are trying to get home to their families, with the majority of business and leisure trips being postponed or cancelled. As travel restrictions increase, we want to reassure our Privilege Club members that they will not lose their hard-earned membership status. As such restrictions are outside of our control as an airline, we are honouring the loyalty our members have shown us by offering to extend or reinstate their tier membership and benefits for 12 months.”

The airline has also closed the Privilege Club Service Center located at Oryx Galleria Doha. Members are being encouraged to download and use the Qatar Airways mobile app for any Privilege Club related queries.

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