LESS than one year after being invited to join global airline alliance Oneworld (TTG Asia e-Daily, October 9, 2012), Qatar Airways has announced that it will become a full member of Oneworld as of October 30.
British Airways, which is sponsoring Qatar Airways’ entrance into the alliance, successfully completed a thorough review of the latter’s readiness and paved the way for the clearance.
Beginning October 30, Qatar Airways passengers can avail of Oneworld’s full range of services and benefits, such as earning frequent flyer privileges when travelling with any Oneworld alliance member.
Privilege Club Platinum cardholders will have Emerald status in the Oneworld programme; Privilege Club Gold will be equivalent to Oneworld Sapphire; and Privilege Club Silver will be Oneworld Ruby.
Privilege Club Platinum and Gold members will also be able to access 550 airport lounges offered by alliance member airlines, while Qatar Airways’ First and Business Class passengers can also use Oneworld partner airline lounges.
Frequent flyers on Oneworld member airlines can also earn and redeem awards and tier status points on Qatar Airways, as well as other Oneworld benefits.
