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Qatar Airways

Loyalty Program: Privilege Club (Avios)

Last verified: 4 Mar 2026

Qatar Airways is the state-owned flag carrier of Qatar and a member of oneworld. Operating from Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, Qatar Airways serves over 12 major US gateway cities (including JFK, ORD, LAX, SFO, MIA, DFW, IAH, SEA, BOS, and IAD). Famous for its award-winning 'Qsuite' business class with sliding doors and double-bed options, the carrier provides crucial one-stop connectivity for US travelers heading to the Middle East, South Asia, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

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Qatar Airways Baggage Fee & Allowance Benchmark 2026

Verified directly against Qatar Airways's official Contract of Carriage and customer service tariff filings.

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Free (1 x 15 lbs / 7 kg in Economy; 2 x 33 lbs in Business)
4 Mar 2026Source
Included Free on all US itineraries

All flights to/from the Americas include 2 free checked bags in Economy.

4 Mar 2026Source
Included Free on all US itineraries (2 x 50 lbs)
4 Mar 2026Source
50 lbs / 23 kg per piece (70 lbs in Business)
4 Mar 2026Source
Extra allowance for Privilege Club Silver/Gold/Platinum
4 Mar 2026Source

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Verified Qatar Airways Policy & Tariff Changes

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Qatar Airways Rolls Out Complimentary SpaceX Starlink on Airbus A350 Fleet

Announced: 10 Feb 2026Effective: 15 Feb 2026

Qatar Airways has begun retrofitting its Airbus A350-1000 and A350-900 fleet with SpaceX Starlink high-speed satellite Wi-Fi, offering up to 500 Mbps per plane with ultra-low latency.

What this means for your trip

US travelers connecting through Doha on retrofitted A350s will enjoy free, high-speed internet capable of 4K streaming and video calls from departure to arrival. Look for the Starlink Wi-Fi badge on your flight status.

By Marcus VanceVerified

Key US & Flagship Routes

Active Fleet Inventory

Airbus A350-1000Fitted with double-bed and quad-suite Qsuite cabins
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Airbus A350-900Global trunk route workhorse with Starlink Wi-Fi rollout
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Boeing 777-300ERHigh-capacity long-haul linking 12+ US gateways to Doha
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Major Hub Operations

DohaDOH

Qatar Airways single-roof global mega-terminal with the Orchard indoor tropical garden and dedicated Al Mourjan / Al Safwa lounges.

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