Qatar Airways
Our partnership with Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways is an American Airlines partner airline and a member of the oneworld Alliance, connecting you to the Middle East and major cities in Europe, Asia and beyond through its major hub in Doha.
Eligible AAdvantage® members can earn and redeem miles on Qatar Airways flights and may receive travel benefits based on AAdvantage® status. Explore ways to earn and use miles, learn about status benefits and find helpful travel information before your trip.
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AAdvantage® program benefits
You can earn AAdvantage® miles and Loyalty Points when flying on Qatar Airways codeshare flights operated by other oneworld® airlines.
Here's how:
- Buy an eligible Qatar Airways fare ticket in an eligible booking code
- Fly an eligible route
The number of miles you earn depends on the flight distance and the fare class of your ticket.
When you earn eligible AAdvantage® miles for travel on Qatar Airways, you’ll also earn Loyalty Points that count toward qualifying for AAdvantage® status.
Learn more about Loyalty Points
Earning chart
| Cabin | Purchased fares booked in | Base miles | Cabin bonus | Loyalty Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First | F | 100% | 200% | available |
| First | A | 100% | 150% | available |
| Business | J, C, D | 100% | 150% | available |
| Business | R, I | 100% | 50% | available |
| Business | P | 100% | 25% | available |
| Economy | Y, B, H | 100% | - | available |
| Economy | K, M, L, V | 50% | - | available |
| Economy | G, N, S, Q, O, T, W | 25% | - | available |
If the booking code for the ticket you buy isn’t listed in the tables, you won’t earn AAdvantage® miles or Loyalty Points.
If you book a flight marketed by American (AA flight number) and operated by Qatar Airways, you earn AAdvantage® miles and Loyalty Points based on American’s earning chart.
Learn about earning with American
Learn about earning with American Some fares may earn AAdvantage® miles and Loyalty Points based on a percentage of the distance flown instead of ticket price. This applies to special fares and situations where ticket or fare details aren’t available when your flight is posted.
You can use AAdvantage® miles to book award travel on Qatar Airways and other oneworld® airlines.
If you have AAdvantage® status, you may receive benefits when flying on Qatar Airways, including:
Benefits on Qatar Airways
| Benefits | AAdvantage Executive Platinum® | AAdvantage Platinum Pro® | AAdvantage Platinum® | AAdvantage Gold® |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priority check-in and security | available | available | available | available |
| Priority boarding | available | available | available | – Not available |
| Priority baggage | available | available | available | – Not available |
| Complimentary Preferred and Extra Legroom Seats* | available | available | available | – Not available |
| AAdvantage® status bonus | available | available | available | available |
*AAdvantage Gold® members receive a 20% discount off seats. AAdvantage Executive Platinum®, AAdvantage Platinum Pro® and AAdvantage Platinum® members can select seats at time of booking up to flight departure.
When you fly on Qatar Airways
Learn helpful information about bags, check-in, seats and your overall travel experience when your trip includes a Qatar Airways flight.
Qatar Airways travel policies
Find helpful information about traveling with pets, your onboard experience and other travel requirements.
Bags
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Special assistance
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Travel information
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Help and contact
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