In an announcement, Qatar Airways forged a partnership with British Airways on the frequent flyer programmes between the two air carriers. Privilege Club members of QA and the Executive Club of BA would both be able to earn miles and would be allowed to redeem miles by October 1, 2013.
The partnership would allow each airline's customer to redeem their miles with the other airline. According to Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker, "The benefit with British Airways brings to our customers is the added opportunity to earn Qmiles."
Under the programme, Privilege Club members may redeem their Qmiles for tickets excess baggage or merchandise through Qatar Duty Free or Oryx Galleria in Doha.*
Al Baker added, "The Frequent Flyer Programme partnership also give British Airways customers an opportunity to attain credit for destinations throughout the entire Qatar Airways network. Passengers for both airline travelling to and from the UK, Africa, Australia and Asia now have more flexibility and frequency when they route trip through Doha as Qatar Airways flies five flights daily to London Heathrow Airport."
The partnership would allow each airline's customer to redeem their miles with the other airline. According to Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker, "The benefit with British Airways brings to our customers is the added opportunity to earn Qmiles."
Under the programme, Privilege Club members may redeem their Qmiles for tickets excess baggage or merchandise through Qatar Duty Free or Oryx Galleria in Doha.*
Al Baker added, "The Frequent Flyer Programme partnership also give British Airways customers an opportunity to attain credit for destinations throughout the entire Qatar Airways network. Passengers for both airline travelling to and from the UK, Africa, Australia and Asia now have more flexibility and frequency when they route trip through Doha as Qatar Airways flies five flights daily to London Heathrow Airport."
