Qatar Airways Flights

Qatar Airways was founded in 1993; the first scheduled flight was performed in 1994. Since Akbar Al Baker became the head of the company, Qatar Airways has become a five-star airline.

In 2011, Qatar Airways performed flights to over 100 destinations around the world and continues to expand its geography year after year. Its headquarters are located in Doha, Qatar's capital city. The central airport of Qatar Airways, where the airline's fleet is based, is at Hamad International Airport. For the last seven years, the airline has been occupying a leading position in the airline business world rankings.

Qatar Airways Fleet

The air fleet of Qatar Airways consists of 234 planes. This figure changes annually as the company regularly updates its fleet and opens new destinations.

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Travel Classes of Qatar Airways

The airline has three travel classes on its flights:

• Economy Class;
• Business Class;
• First Class.

Economy Class

The seats in the Economy Class cabin are quite wide; they were specially designed for Qatar Airways. Built-in monitors in the passenger seats give access to the onboard entertainment program. The program has 4000 best masterpieces of world cinema, music, TV shows, and games in its collection. A special menu is available for children, Muslims, vegetarians, and passengers with special dietary requirements (diabetic, low cholesterol, and lactose-free).

Business Class

Qatar Airways aims to take care of every passenger. Business Class combines elegant design, luxury, and care for every passenger. Oryx One's innovative onboard entertainment system features a touch screen that allows you to find any movie, show, music program, or game quickly. With the help of modern OnAir mobile network, passengers have the opportunity to solve their work-related problems.

First Class

First Class Qatar Airways customers enjoy unique privileges: exclusive zones and lounges at airports around the world, priority boarding, extended baggage allowance. During the flight, an atmosphere of complete privacy is created through a movable screen, turning the passenger seat into a suite.

Baggage and carry-on baggage with Qatar Airways

Your baggage allowance with Qatar Airways depends on the travel class. All Economy Class airline tickets include carry-on baggage.

Carry-on baggage

• Economy Class — one piece in the cabin weighing up to 7 kg;
• Business Class — two pieces up to 7 kg;
• First Class — two pieces not exceeding 7 kg.

Checked-in baggage:

• Economy Class — one item weighing up to 30 kg;
• Business Class — one item up to 40 kg;
• First Class — one item up to 50 kg.

Excess baggage

Baggage that exceeds the allowance is paid additionally at special rates. The cost of excess baggage depends on the flight direction.

Sports baggage

Qatar Airlines accepts sports equipment for carriage. If the weight of the equipment and main luggage does not exceed 30 kg in total, no fee will be charged. The fares for sports equipment are published on the airline's website.

Flight Check-in with Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways passengers have the opportunity to choose a convenient way to check-in for their flight. Online check-in on the carrier's website and in a special application opens 90 hours before a departure. The only exception is for flights to the USA — the online check-in starts 24 hours before the flight departure.

Menus on board of Qatar Airways

Onboard meals are included in the price of the flight ticket. There is a special meal for passengers who have special food preferences. It is possible to order children's meals, religious, vegetarian, therapeutic, and dietary menus.

Flying with children with Qatar Airways

Traveling with children onboard Qatar Airways is a real adventure for young passengers. A special entertainment program with a wide range of cartoons and games has been developed for children. The Economy Class cabin is the most spacious of all airlines, allowing little fidgets to feel free and comfortable during the flight. Meals for children are served in special boxes. Little passengers receive gifts from the airline.

Loyalty Program of Qatar Airways

The airline has developed an exclusive loyalty program Privilege Club, which has four levels: Burgundy, Silver, Gold, Platinum. The program allows members to receive the highest privileges and benefits. There is a special Kids Loyalty program for children. Children participating in this program have an opportunity not only to plunge into a flight adventure but also to accumulate bonus points.