The routes and flight numbers in the article have been updated for the autumn 2024-winter 2025 timetable.
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 :
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:
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.
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:
Turning to Europe, here are the fares for a one-way Munich-Doha (MUC-DOH) flight in business class:
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.
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.
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!
Here’s a quick summary and examples of the cards you can use to accumulate points for Qatar Airways Qsuite travel.
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 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:
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.
In addition to the routes, each aircraft is identified with a FIN number. Here are the aircrafts that are equipped with Qsuite:
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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