How can you earn British Airways status?

Find out how to navigate the British Airways Executive Club programme and how to speed up your qualification by flying to some particular BA 160 Tier Point destinations. Having a British Airways credit card will help you get more travel opportunities, but unlike in the USA, there is no card that gives you any perks (like lounge access or extra baggage). In Europe, status is earned 100% by flying.

How many pieces of luggage can I take on British Airways flights?

As a rule of thumb, you are allowed 1 piece of luggage in economy and 2 pieces of luggage in premium economy and business class (either long or short-haul). Passengers in First class (only available on long haul flights, are allowed 3 pieces per person. If you are a Gold British Airways Executive Club member, you are allowed an extra piece of luggage despite what class you are flying in (with the exception of HBO fares, or 'hand baggage only fares'). Luggage for Gold British Airways Executive Club members can weight up to 32kg (not 23kg) on all BA operated flights, no exceptions.

How can I save money booking British Airways business class fares?

One of the best ways of saving money on British Airways flights is to not depart from their home airports - London Heathrow or London Gatwick. It seems ridiculous, but BA offers better rates for other European passengers departing from other European cities. It may seem complex, but it is a sure way to increase your tier points and save up to £5000 per person per ticket. Read about this BA Business Class flight booking travel hack.

How do you get access to British Airways airport lounges?

You can access British Airways airport lounges when you have purchased a business class seat. However, all Silver and Gold cardholders (who follow their loyalty programme) are allowed into BA (and other Oneworld lounges) with a guest, when flying economy or premium economy.

Qatar Airways Reviews | Mrs. O Around The World

Qatar Airways

After British Airways, Qatar Airways is our airline of choice unless we are flying stateside. Despite being a relatively young airline, it serves all six continents and over 140 destinations with the home airport and hub of the company at Hamad International Airport in Doha, the State of Qatar.

We’ve been flying with Qatar Airways for almost ten years now, and have had a consistently high-quality experience with the majority of our flights. The staff in the airport lounges and on the flights are always exceptionally polite and friendly, service is always personalised and luxurious, and the in-flight dining experience in particular is outstanding.

Qatar Airways has recently joined Oneworld which many of my other favourite airlines are a part of, and also recently received a 5-Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating from Skytrax.

Check out some of my Qatar Airways Reviews below:

There is nothing like a new plane. Loved the cabin interiors of the Dreamliner

Flight Review: Qatar Airways Business Class B787 – Doha to London

My Flight: Qatar Airways business class

Frequently Asked Questions:

How can you earn Qatar Airways status?

Qatar Airways has an elite status program, which gives passengers ‘Qpoints’ for every paid flight that they travel on. You have to collect a certain number of Qpoints to reach the different membership tiers of the Privilege Club, which are renewed after a 12-month period.

All members enter at a burgundy level and have to earn 150 points to reach silver level, 300 to reach gold and 600 points to earn a platinum membership.

Where does Qatar Airways fly?

Qatar Airways offers flights to a wide range of different destinations across all six continents of the world, with a particular focus on places in the Middle East and Europe. You can see a full list of all the places the airline flies to here.

How much baggage allowance is there with Qatar Airways?

The amount of baggage allowance you get with Qatar Airways depends on the class you are flying in and the destination you are going to.

In Economy, 1 piece of hand luggage is allowed, up to 35kg of baggage is allowed to all destinations, whilst flights to or from Africa and the Americas are limited to two pieces that weigh up to 23kg each.

In Business Class two pieces of hand luggage are allowed, flights to or from Africa and the Americas are allowed 2 pieces each weighing up to 32kg, and flights to all other destinations have a 40kg limit.

In First Class, 2 pieces of hand luggage are allowed, flights to or from Africa and the Americas are allowed 2 pieces each weighing up to 32kg and flights to all other destinations can have luggage weighing up to 50kg.

What is the Qatar Airways Student Club?

Qatar Airways’ Student Club is an exclusive program for students that is part of the Qatar Airways Privilege Club. It is available to anyone studying at a higher education establishment under the age of 30 and grants tiered discounts on flights, additional baggage allowance and instant access to the Privilege Club upon graduation.