In Partnership with Qatar Duty Free, Qatar Airways Privilege Club Members can now earn and spend Avios at nearly 200 outlets at Hamad International Airport. Additionally, departing passengers will be awarded Avios upon check-in.
On Tuesday (January 24, 2022), Qatar Airways announced several innovations for Qatar Airways Privilege Club (QRPC) members. In an industry first, QRPC members can now earn and spend Avios at nearly 200 outlets at Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar. Additionally, departing passengers will be awarded Avios upon check-in, which will be credited up to 120 minutes prior to departure. In partnership with Qatar Duty Free (QDF), Avios can be used in an expansive list of luxury fashion outlets and world-class dining establishments. The airport has also recently launched a major expansion, which features a luxury shopping hub, ‘Orchard’, which is set in a tropical garden and features bespoke brand offerings.
In Tuesday’s announcement, Qatar Airways Group’s Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said,
“We have enhanced and upgraded our redemption options for our loyalty members and we are enabling access to a truly unique airport shopping and dining experience. A first in the world initiative, this demonstrates our commitment for going the extra mile when enhancing the quality of our offerings by providing members with a seamless experience. We encourage everyone travelling through HIA to avail themselves of this experience and opportunity as there has never been an easier way to collect and spend Avios.”
Avios can also be used in conjunction with cash as a partial payment option. Frequent flyers can earn Avios when flying with Qatar Airways, oneworld airlines and QR’s airline partners, as well as with over 100 global partners and through co-branded credit cards.
Multi award-winning Qatar Airways is the national carrier of the State of Qatar and currently serves nearly 150 global destinations from their hub in Doha, Qatar. The airline was recently named ‘Airline of the Year’ for the seventh time at the 2022 World Airline Awards managed by Skytrax, as well as ‘World’s Best Business Class’, World’s Best Business Class Lounge Dining’, and ‘Best Airline in the Middle East.’
Source: Qatar Airways