United Arab Emirates
Qatar Airways Privilege Club (Avios)
Qatar Airways Privilege Club from the UAE: Avios that last while you're active, Qpoints tiers (lower until 18 December 2026), oneworld, BA links and UAE transfers.
Best ways to maximise Qatar Airways Privilege Club (Avios)
- Keep Avios alive with one small transaction every 36 months. If some have already expired, Qatar Airways lets you revalidate them for USD 0.015 per Avios.
- Pool with family. The Family & Friends programme lets up to nine people pool Avios into the main member's account.
- Mind the Qatar Airways flight rule for status. At least 20% of your Qpoints must come from flights marketed and operated by Qatar Airways, or you need at least four such flights in the 12 months.
Current offers
Fewer Qpoints needed for status until 18 December 2026.
Fewer Qpoints needed for status until 18 December 2026. · Standard: The usual rate is on this profile.
Ends
Fewer Qpoints needed for status until 18 December 2026. Qatar Airways has temporarily lowered tier thresholds.
Burgundy → Silver
- Until 18 December 2026:
- 135 Qpoints
- From 19 December 2026:
- 150 Qpoints
Silver → Gold
- Until 18 December 2026:
- 270 Qpoints
- From 19 December 2026:
- 300 Qpoints
Gold → Platinum
- Until 18 December 2026:
- 540 Qpoints
- From 19 December 2026:
- 600 Qpoints
Silver
- Until 18 December 2026:
- 110
- From 19 December 2026:
- 135
- Or within 24 months:
- 270
Gold
- Until 18 December 2026:
- 225
- From 19 December 2026:
- 270
- Or within 24 months:
- 540
Platinum
- Until 18 December 2026:
- 450
- From 19 December 2026:
- 540
- Or within 24 months:
- 1,080
Source: qatarairways.com
Last checked . Offers come only from official scheme or issuer pages and disappear when they end.
Summary
- Currency:
- Avios (no fixed value)
- Expiry:
- Avios last as long as you collect, spend, buy or gift at least 1 Avios every 36 months
- Last checked:
- 1 November 2026
- Qatar Airways' programme. Qatar Airways is a oneworld member, so you can also earn and spend with oneworld airlines.
- Status: Burgundy, Silver, Gold and Platinum, based on Qpoints.
- From the UAE: Emirates NBD Plus Points convert in at 1 = 14 Avios. You can move Avios to and from British Airways once your accounts are linked.
- Our verdict: worth joining if you fly Qatar Airways via Doha, or want Avios you can use on British Airways too.
How to earn
- Fly Qatar Airways or oneworld partners.
- Shop at Qatar Duty Free: 1 Qpoint per USD 100 (excluding tax).
- Book Qatar Airways Holidays packages: 1 Qpoint per USD 100.
- Convert from partners (see below).
How to spend
- Book Qatar Airways and British Airways award flights on qatarairways.com or the app, or pay part of a fare with Cash + Avios.
- Spend with more than 90 partners.
Conversions
Emirates NBD Plus Points → Avios
- Ratio:
- 1 Plus Point = 14 Avios
Privilege Club ↔ British Airways
- Ratio:
- Move Avios instantly at no cost once accounts are linked
Privilege Club ↔ ALL Accor
- Ratio:
- Convert both ways once accounts are linked
Avios → Marriott Bonvoy
- Ratio:
- 2 Avios = 1 Bonvoy point
Avios → Nojoom (Ooredoo)
- Ratio:
- 2 Avios = 1 Nojoom point
Avios → wafa (almeera, Qatar)
- Ratio:
- 3,250 Avios = 5,000 wafa points
Our sum: converting Emirates NBD Plus Points costs AED 1 ÷ 14 = AED 0.071 of Plus Points per Avios.
FAQ
Do Qatar Avios expire? Only if you have no activity for 36 months. One Avios collected, spent, bought or gifted resets the clock.
Is Qatar Airways in oneworld? Yes.
Can I use Qatar Avios on British Airways? Yes. You can book BA award flights on qatarairways.com, and move Avios between linked Privilege Club and BA accounts.
Related
- Skywards vs Qatar Privilege Club
- How to use Avios from Dubai
- GCC airline loyalty programmes compared
Sources (official, checked 1 November 2026)
- Qatar Airways, collect Qpoints (tier thresholds): https://www.qatarairways.com/en/Privilege-Club/earn-qpoints.html
- Qatar Airways, Avios (36-month activity rule, 90+ partners): https://www.qatarairways.com/en/Privilege-Club/Avios.html
- Privilege Club terms and conditions (Avios Expiry Date; Family & Friends): https://www.qatarairways.com/en/Privilege-Club/terms-and-conditions.html
- Qatar Airways, link accounts and convert with partners: https://www.qatarairways.com/en/Privilege-Club/convert-and-link-accounts.html
- oneworld members: https://www.oneworld.com/members
- Emirates NBD, redeeming Plus Points (1 = 14 Avios): https://www.emiratesnbd.com/en/help-and-support/redeeming-plus-points