Qatar Airways is the fast expanding national airline of Qatar. It is relatively young, established in 1994, but is gaining a reputation - along with numerous awards - as a five-star airline for its service, cuisine and on-board entertainment. It serves more than 80 destinations worldwide.
www.qatarairways.com
Qatar Airways has several pages of special offers for its routes - London to Abu Dhabi for example, or Amman, Jordan, to Bangkok. The booking engine shows a range of fares. Select a travel period, two weeks for example, and the booking engine will return a range of fares. Travellers can choose plus or minus three days for better fare options. The airline's regular e-newsletter contains exclusive offers and deals.
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The airline recommends that passengers check-in two to three hours before departure. Check-in closes one hour before departure. These times can vary according to the departure airport. Online check-in is available between 36 hours and 90 minutes before the flight departs.
Hand luggage: The hand baggage allowance varies according to class. Economy-Class passengers are allowed to bring one piece up to 7kg. Business and First Class travellers are allowed to bring two pieces, not exceeding 15kg.
Checked: Baggage allowance varies according to class of travel. Economy Class travellers can take 20kg, Business Class 30kg and First Class passengers 40kg.
Excess: Excess baggage rates are charged at - and vary by - the airport.
Seating is assigned at check-in.
Amendments and cancellations depend on the fare class.
The Privilege Club with three programmes: gold, silver and burgundy. Each flight earns Qmiles that can be redeemed for flights on Qatar Airways and its airline partners. Qmiles can also be earned via Qatar Airways' hotel, car rental and financial and travel partners.
Read reviews and see photographs of Qatar Airways meals taken by fellow flyers at AirlineMeals.net.
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Qatar Airways has codeshare agreements with several airlines including Lufthansa, bmi (British Midland), Saudi Arabian Airlines and United Airlines but is not a member of any airline alliance.
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