Can I use Avios on Qatar Airways?

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Can you spend your Avios points on flights on Qatar Airways?

In this article I want to look at how you can use your Avios to fly with partner airlines like Qatar Airways.

The good news is that you are not restricted to spending Avios points on British Airways. BA is part of a global airline alliance called oneworld, and this allows you to redeem Avios for flights with all of the member airlines.

This means that you can book Avios flights on:

American Airlines
Cathay Pacific
Finnair
Iberia
Japan Airlines
LATAM (Latin America)
Malaysia Airlines
Qantas
Qatar Airways
Royal Jordanian
S7 Airlines (Russia)
SriLankan Airlines

British Airways also has additional partnerships with Aer Lingus and Alaska Airlines. Fiji Airways and Royal Air Maroc will be added during 2019/20.

How do you book Qatar Airways flights with Avios?

It’s easy. You do it exactly the same way that you would when booking Avios redemption flights on British Airways.

Go to ba.com, log in to the British Airways Executive Club section and then go to the Avios booking page.

The process is identical to booking a BA flight with points.

Here’s a tip – remember that you don’t need to start your flight in the UK. You might find more seats by searching from a different departure city elsewhere in Europe and buying a cash flight to connect with it.

What are the cancellation rules on Qatar Airways flights booked with Avios?

The cancellation and change fee rules are the same as if you had booked a BA flight. You can cancel your flight up to 24 hours before departure, either online or by calling BA.

100% of your Avios will be refunded.

Your taxes and charges payment will also be refunded, less a £35 cancellation fee per person. If the taxes and charges were less than £35 per person, you do not need to pay any extra.

How many Avios will I need to book on Qatar Airways?

British Airways has a separate pricing chart for reward flights on partner airlines. Here is the table:

Reward flight prices on BA partner airlines (plus taxes, fees and carrier charges)
Zone	Distance	Economy	Premium Economy	Business Class	First Class
1*	1—650 miles	6,000	9,000	12,500	24,000
2	651—1,150 miles	9,000	12,500	16,500	33,000
3	1,150—2,000 miles	11,000	16,500	22,000	44,000
4	2,001—3,000 miles	13,000	25,750	38,750	51,500
5	3,001—4,000 miles	20,750	41,250	61,000	82,500
6	4,001—5,500 miles	25,750	51,500	77,250	103,000
7	5,501—6,500 miles	31,000	62,000	92,750	123,750
8	6,501—7,000 miles	36,250	72,250	108,250	144,250
9	7,001+ miles	51,500	103,000	154,500	206,000
* zone 1 does not apply to internal flights in North America
North America	1—650miles	7,500	–	15,000	30,000

As you can see, it is very easy to book Qatar Airways flights with Avios points and it opens up a large number of new travel destinations for you.

(This article is part of our ‘BA Q&A’ series which explains how British Airways Executive Club works. You can see all of our ‘BA Q&A’ articles here. )

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How to get 20,000 Avios from Amex Gold or 30,000 Avios from Amex Platinum (December 2021 offer)

The sign-up bonus on American Express Preferred Rewards Gold converts to 20,000 Avios and the card is free for the first year. You can apply here.

American Express Preferred Rewards Gold

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You don’t qualify for the Amex Gold bonus if you have a British Airways American Express card. You DO qualify for the bonus on The Platinum Card, which converts into 30,000 Avios. You can apply here.

The Platinum Card from American Express

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If you have your own small business, the best way of earning Avios is via the Capital On Tap Business Rewards Visa. It has a sign-up bonus which converts to 10,000 Avios:

Capital On Tap Business Rewards Visa

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You should also look at the British Airways Accelerating Business card, because it currently has a limited time offer of 60,000 Avios when you sign up by 14th November. You can apply here.