Avios : How to travel on Qatar Airways Qsuite Using Points?
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What sets Qatar Airways ‘ Qsuite apart from the rest? Qatar Airways was one of the first airlines to offer seats with closed doors in business class. Previously, this style of seat was associated with first class at Etihad Airways, Emirates or Singapore Airlines.
By the end of 2025 or early 2026, the new Qsuite Next Gen 2.0 cabin will make its appearance with the arrival of new Qatar Airways aircraft. Discover it here :
What changed on June 16, 2026
Since June 16, 2026, Qatar Airways Privilege Club has tightened how Avios can be used for award flight bookings. Previously, you could book a Qsuite flight with your Avios for almost anyone: a friend, a colleague, a member of your extended family. That flexibility is gone.
The “My List”: what you need to know
Qatar Airways has launched a feature called “My List”. At the Burgundy and Silver tiers, you can now only use your Avios for the people on this list or in your Family & Friends group. Here are the confirmed rules:
- A maximum of 4 members, all adults (18 and over), per list.
- Each member must have their own Privilege Club account and accept your invitation before being added.
- Once added, a member cannot be removed for 6 months.
- Your own account must be at least 30 days old before you can create a list.
- A person can only be on one My List, and someone already in a Family & Friends group cannot be added.
- Only the list owner spends Avios from their account, and only for award flights on Qatar Airways and its partners.
- Gold and Platinum members can book award flights for anyone, even outside their list.
Children and family: “Family & Friends”
A parallel feature, “Family & Friends”, pools up to 9 people aged 2 and over whose Avios land in your account. The main member's account must be at least 30 days old, each member stays in the group for 6 months, and members earn base Avios only and no Qpoints. A minor can only be added when their parent or guardian is already in the group. Children under 18 cannot be on a “My List”: they fall only under “Family & Friends”. Our complete rules for booking on behalf of loved ones are in the Privilege Club guide.
Impact for Canadians
If you earn Avios in Canada, mainly through transfers from your credit cards (RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card, American Express Cobalt Card, American Express Gold Rewards Card, Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card), this restriction affects you directly. You can no longer transfer your Avios and use them to book a Qsuite flight for someone who is neither on your “My List” nor in your Family & Friends group, unless you hold Gold or Platinum status. No prior activity, such as a credited Qatar Airways flight or a co-branded card, is required to book for a loved one: Avios transferred from your Canadian cards are enough.
Practical tip: set up your “My List” sooner rather than later. The 6-month lock-in means that to book for a loved one on your next trip, you need to act now. Make sure each person involved has an active Privilege Club account before sending your invitation.
Seat selection fees in business class
Since November 2025, even before the “My List” restrictions, Qatar Airways charges for seat selection on business class award tickets (the “U” fare). Fees vary by route, from a few dozen dollars to more than 100 dollars per segment. Gold and Platinum Privilege Club members, as well as Oneworld Sapphire or Emerald status holders, are exempt. Without elite status, factor this added cost into your value calculation.
Fact-checked by Audrey Voisine. Updated September 29, 2026.
Qsuite – What’s the Best Program to Book?
The short answer will be the one for which you have the easiest time accumulating points.
There are several ways to book an award ticket on Qatar Airways:
- Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards
- Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
- American Airlines AAdvantage
- Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
- British Airways Avios
- Qatar Airways Privilege Club
In Canada, the easiest way to access the Qsuite is with Avios, as many credit cards offer them.
To be able to book, you must have an account with the chosen program.
The Qatar Airways availability calendar and the American Airlines and British Airways interfaces are good for searching. However, I prefer a tool like Roame for availability searches and setting up alerts.
Since recently, it is also possible to book the Qsuite with Aeroplan points, thanks to a partnership between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways.
Qsuite – Program comparison
Some programs require fewer points, but will charge higher taxes and fees. So it would be a mistake to stop at just the number of points required.
As an example (prices may differ according to current exchange rates), here is the number of points required for a one-way ticket Montreal-Doha (YUL-DOH), in business class, according to each of the programs:
| Program | Number of points | Taxes and fees (CAD) |
| Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards | 70,000 | $85 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 75,000 | $526 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 70,000 | $69 |
| Japan Airlines Mileage Bank | 80,000 | $69 |
| British Airways Club | 70,000 | $159 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 70,000 | $165 |
Turning to Europe, here are the fares for a one-way Munich-Doha (MUC-DOH) flight in business class:
| Program | Number of points | Taxes and fees (CAD) |
| Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards | 75,000 | $114 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 30,000 | $444 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 42,500 | $103 |
| Japan Airlines Mileage Bank | 48,000 | $79 |
| British Airways Club | 43,000 | $198 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 43,000 | $198 |
However, if we look at the reverse trip Doha-Munich (DOH-MUC), still in business class, the total cost in taxes and fees is much lower. This is due to specific taxes at the departure airport.
| Program | Number of points | Taxes and fees (CAD) |
| Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards | 75,000 | $69 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 30,000 | $183 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 42,500 | $52 |
| Japan Airlines Mileage Bank | 48,000 | $29 |
| British Airways Club | 43,000 | $147 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 43,000 | $147 |
Qsuite – What You Need to Know
Of course, there are also advantages to choosing one program over another depending on the route.
With Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, you can get maximum value from the points with a complex itinerary. Similar to the old Aeroplan program, it is possible to build four-segment mini-tours of the world.
American Airlines AAdvantage offers the best deal for bookings between North America and the Middle East. In addition, the ability to put an option on a flight for up to 5 days can be interesting, especially if you are waiting for missing points (by purchase or transfer).
With Japan Airlines Mileage Bank and American Airlines, taxes and fees are very low. Also, the points price for a round trip is the most advantageous with Japan Airlines.
With British Airways Club , the sweetspot will be on short-haul flights.
How to Collect These Points?
In Canada, the best way is to turn to points transfers. American Express Membership Rewards points and RBC Avion Rewards points are among the easiest to earn and transfer.
First of all, the card American Express Cobalt® Card card will allow you to collect 5x points on your grocery and restaurant spending. You can then transfer these Membership Rewards points to Asia Miles and British Airways Club (Avios).
The RBC Avion program also allows us to obtain these Avios and American Airlines AAdvantage miles.
For Japan Airlines Mileage Bank, the only way to obtain points is to transfer your Marriott Bonvoy points. Going through this route is not usually recommended, as your points will lose value with this double conversion.
That said, Marriott Bonvoy points are easily accumulated with Marriott Bonvoy cards and the American Express Cobalt® Card. As taxes and fees are very low with JAL, a point transfer could be advantageous. However, you still need to do some calculations, depending on the award ticket you’re looking for.
Finally, U.S. credit cards from Citi Bank and Barclays offer generous sign-up bonuses for earning AAdvantage points.
You should also keep an eye out for transfer or points purchase promotions that will allow you to collect bonus points!
Avios: transfers, taxes and dates to check
American Express Membership Rewards points transfer to The British Airways Club at a ratio of 1,000 points to 1,000 Avios, according to American Express as of September 2026. To book on the Qatar Airways website, you then need to move those Avios to your Privilege Club account. Before you transfer your points, plan for these steps:
- Link your accounts: once your British Airways Club and Privilege Club accounts are linked, Qatar Airways says Avios move between them instantly and at no cost.
- Budget for taxes: an award ticket is not paid for in Avios alone. According to the Privilege Club calculator, taxes and carrier-imposed fees apply, starting from USD 30, and they vary with travel dates and exchange rates.
- Compare dates: the Privilege Club Award flight finder shows the dates on which award seats are available. Check availability and the exact Avios price for your date before you transfer your points.
- Upgrade a paid ticket: Privilege Club also lets you spend Avios to upgrade an upcoming Qatar Airways flight to Business or First Class.
Qsuite – Which Credit Card for Which Type of Points?
Here’s a quick summary and examples of the cards you can use to accumulate points for Qatar Airways Qsuite travel.
| Program and airline | Transfer partners | Sample maps |
| Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards | ||
| American Airlines AAdvantage | ||
| British Airways Club andQatar Aiways Privilege Club (Avios) | ||
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | ||
| Japan Airlines Mileage Bank |
Qsuite – Choosing the Right Qatar Airways Flight
Qatar Airways’ Qsuite class is only available on certain routes and on certain aircraft in the fleet. Qsuites can be found on most Boeing 777s and Airbus 350s; all Airbus 350-1000s are equipped with Qsuites.
Discover our Qsuite reports on board the A350 and the B777-300ER:
The ExpertFlyer tool lets you view the cabin plans for each flight. Therefore, it is an excellent way to check if the chosen flight is in Qsuite or not.
Qatar Airways’ Different Business Classes
Qatar Airways occasionally changes aircraft, both in advance and at check-in (in the event of breakage, for example). Unfortunately, we can’t anticipate these kinds of unforeseen events.
This kind of switch is very disappointing, but we have to remember that airlines have the primary mandate of getting us to our destination in the class reserved.
However, depending on the goodwill of customer service, you could request a new destination, time or date with the Qsuite.
Qatar Airways’ regular business class has a 1-2-1 configuration. While it’s not the iconic Qsuite, it’s still very comfortable.
As for the Qsuites, they are not aligned on the plan. Also, if you are travelling as a couple or alone, the odd row seats are preferable. On the one hand, couples will benefit from greater proximity, and on the other, solo travelers will have more privacy at the porthole. However, these seats are rear-facing.
The former Qatar Airways business class is to be avoided, as the configuration is 2-2-2. You will have to climb over your neighbour if you are sitting at the window.
Here are the different configurations:
Qsuite – Connections and Destinations
From the Doha hub (DOH), here is the list of routes where Qatar Airways Qsuite can be found.
However, this is not a guarantee. For example, Qatar Airways uses a Boeing 777 on the YUL-DOH route, but only 33 of their 57 Boeing 777s are equipped with Qsuites. It is important to check the cabin plan for the aircraft operating on the flight in question and for the desired date.
| North America | |
|---|---|
| Atlanta (ATL) | QR 755 and 756 |
| Boston (BOS) | QR 743 and 744 |
| Chicago (ORD) | QR 723, 724, 725 and 726 |
| Dallas (DFW) | QR 729, 730, 731 and 732 |
| Houston (IAH) | QR 713 and 714 |
| Los Angeles (LAX) | QR 739, 740, 741 and 742 |
| Miami (MIA) | QR 777 and 778 |
| Montreal (YUL) | QR 763 and 764 |
| New York (JFK) | QR 701, 702, 703 and 704 |
| Philadelphia (PHL) | QR 727 and 728 |
| Toronto (YYZ) | QR 767 and QR 768 |
| Seattle (SEA) | QR 719 and 720 |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) | QR 707, 708, 709 and 710 |
| Europe | |
|---|---|
| Amsterdam (AMS) | QR 273 and 274 |
| Berlin (BER) | QR 81 and 82 |
| Frankfurt (FRA) | QR 67, 68, 69 and 70 |
| London Heathrow (LHR) | QR 1, 2, 7, 8, 15 and 16 |
| Manchester (MAN) | QR 21, 22, 27 and 28 |
| Madrid (MAD) | QR 117 and 118 |
| Milan (MXP) | QR 117, 118, 123, 124 |
| Munich (MUC) | QR 57, 58, 59 and 60 |
| Oslo (OSL) | QR 175 and 176 |
| Paris (CDG) | QR 39 and 40 |
| Zurich (ZRH) | QR 93, 94, 95 and 96 (check device) |
| Asia & Middle East | |
|---|---|
| Bangkok (BKK) | Various flights, irregular |
| Bangalore (BLR) | QR 572 and 573 |
| Beirut (BEY) | Various flights, irregular |
| Colombo (CMB) | QR 668 and 669 |
| Denpasar (DPS) | QR 960, 961, 962 and 963 |
| Dubai (DXB) | Various flights, irregular |
| Hong Kong (HKG) | QR 815, 816, 817 and 818 |
| Jakarta (CGK) | Various flights, irregular |
| Karachi (KHI) | Various flights, irregular |
| Kuwait (KWI) | Various flights, irregular |
| Lahore (LHE) | QR 620 and 621 |
| Manila (MNL) | Various flights, irregular |
| Mumbai (BOM) | QR 556 and 557 |
| Beijing Daxing (PKX) | QR 892 and 893 |
| Riyadh (RUH) | Various flights, irregular |
| Seoul (ICN) | QR 858 and 859 |
| Shanghai (PVG) | QR 870 and 871 |
| Singapore (SIN) | QR 942, 943, 944, 945, 947 (irregular) and 948 |
| Tehran (IKA) | QR490 and 491 and various irregular flights |
| Tokyo (NRT) | QR 806 and 807 |
| Africa | |
|---|---|
| Cairo (CAI) | Various flights, irregular |
| Cape Town (CPT) | QR 1369 and 1370, irregular |
| Johannesburg (JNB) | QR 1363, 1364, 1365, 1366, 1377 and 1378 |
| Oceania | |
|---|---|
| Adelaide (ADL) | QR 914 and 915 |
| Auckland (AKL) | QR 920 and 921 |
| Melbourne (MEL) | QR 904, 905, 988 and 989 |
| South America | |
|---|---|
| Buenos Aires (EZE) | QR 773 and 774 |
| Sao Paulo (GRU) | QR 773, 774, 779, 780, 785 and 786 |
In addition to the routes, each aircraft is identified with a FIN number. Here are the aircrafts that are equipped with Qsuite:
- Airbus A350-1000 : A7-ANA,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,S
- Airbus A350-900 : A7-ALY,Z and AME,F,G,H,I,J,K,L
- Boeing 777-300ER v3 : A7-BAC,E,F,G,I,M,O and BED,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,S,U,V,T,W,X
- Boeing 777-300ER v4: A7-BAT,U,V,W,X,Y,Z and BEA,B,C
- Boeing 777-200LR v2 : A7-BBA,B,C,D,E,G,I
Bottom Line
Currently, All Nippon Airways offers a similar product with The Room seats, which is much easier to reach with points Aeroplan.
However, I still prefer Qsuites, as it is possible to lower the division between seats. Travelling in groups of two or four, the experience is superb!
This is the Qsuite cabin, on board certain Qatar Airways A350 and Boeing 777 aircraft.
Qatar Airways’ Qsuite features an innovative design. Its modular cabin allows flexible seating arrangements, suitable for individual travelers, couples or groups, with sliding doors offering greater privacy. Fully reclining seats transform into beds, contributing to a comfortable flying experience. Passengers have access to top-notch entertainment and gourmet meals prepared by renowned chefs and accompanied by a selection of fine wines. In-flight Wi-Fi connectivity adds to the overall travel experience.
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