Avios is a well known points currency, used by a variety of frequent flyer programs, including British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Plus, Finnair Plus, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, and Aer Lingus AerClub.
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Not sure about US routes, but usually 4 - 6 months is sufficient for most EU Doha routes. A couple of days before departure, they tend to open up award seats as well.
Mar 23rd, 95k Avios QR J class, BKK to JFK, for Jan 18th. BKK to DOH is not Q Suite, though. Still an amazing deal.
US routes are competitive since everyone has a ton of points. You should look to book at calendar open to reliably get space.
Dear Ben, just to let you know there are now surcharges on Qatar B6 redemptions. I wanted to redeem 25,000 Avios for JFK-LHR on B6 in Y and was quoted a co-pay of USD200.10. Cancelled and booked with VS instead. Best regards Mark
I recently redeemed QR Avios 53K +$200 for QR Biz J WAW-DOH-RUH, I guess, not a bad deal as it includes F lounge access for DOH-RUH. Also in certain non-major European cities, in many cases QR is the only option to get a lie-flat biz.
I have never done a Qatar Avios redemption. I primarily have Chase UR points. Would I transfer Chase UR point to BA Avios, then transfer to Qatar Avios?
You forgot about the avios discount for higher tiers. They can also cancel free of charge up to 3 hours before flight.
Also didn't see omanair partnership mentioned.
Perfect timing for this blog!
I’m looking to book some J seats using Avios on QR for next year. On QR’s WEB site they show no availability for my dates. However, on BA’s WEB site, they show several days that have J availability. Phantom space? Or transfer my points to BA and book ‘em.
Thanks!