Why passengers can rely on Qatar Airways for a safe journey
TD speaks with Bennet Stephens, Qatar Airways VP sales for Gulf, ME, Levant and Caucasus region
Bennet Stephens
Words cannot even fathom the veracity of how the coronavirus pandemic decimated the airline industry. The lockdowns and stay-at-home restrictions seem to have brought the airlines into obsolescence.
Some airlines were left with no choice but to raise the white flag; they either went bankrupt or sought a bailout from the government. However, here is a story of an airline that embraced the change and immediately adapted to the “new normal” while keeping the mission of “connecting families” at its core.
DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways will extend Privilege Club tier status until 31 December 2021 for the Silver, Gold and Platinum members whose tier status is due to expire this year and have not earned enough points to retain it.
The airline will also offer passengers
unlimited date changes and free refunds for tickets issued before 30 April 2021
for travel completed by 31 December 2021.
Last year, Qatar Airways’ Privilege Club
introduced a tier extension of up to 12 months for its members. It also cut the
number of Qmiles required to book award flights by up to 49% and revised its
Qmiles policy so that when a member earns or spends points, the balance is
Qatar Airways Privilege Club Extends Tier Status of Members
(28 Jan 2021) Qatar Airways Privilege Club has extended its members’ tier status in recognition that travel plans continue to be impacted by the ongoing global COVID19 pandemic.
The initiative will extend members’ tier status until 31 December 2021 and applies to Silver, Gold and Platinum members whose tier is due to end this year and have not earned enough Qpoints to retain it.
The airline is also offering all passengers with unlimited date changes and free refunds for tickets issued before 30 April 2021 for travel completed by 31 December 2021.
Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Thierry Antinori, said, “Our Privilege Club members are very important to