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Fun fact: In English, the letter Q is always followed by the letter U – but not necessarily in non-Latin languages. Case in point: Qatar. Here's another fun fact (hello, trivia night): Qatar Airways' Privilege Club has just been named Australia's Best Frequent Flyer Program of the Year for the second year running.
The Doha-based airline's loyalty program, called ‘Privilege Club’, took out the top honour – again – at the WeMoney Travel Awards 2026. They evaluated the nation's leading airlines on earning opportunities, redemption flexibility, benefits, partner networks and overall value. Each category was scored on a scale of zero to ten, with consideration given to customer experience, lounge access and member perks. Qatar Airways Privilege Club came out on top, cementing its position as one of Australia's most rewarding frequent flyer programs.
So, if you’re heading overseas for a Euro summer or often travel to the US, the Middle East and Asia on work trips, Qatar’s frequent flyer program offers plenty of reasons to sign up. The airline flies out of six Australian cities – Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Canberra – making it super accessible for Aussie travellers. Plus, you're in for a comfy ride, with Qatar having won the ‘World’s Best Airline’ title for an unprecedented ninth time at Skytrax's 2025 World Airline Awards.
What do members actually get when they sign up? Privilege Club is powered by points called Avios, allowing travellers to earn and redeem points across Qatar Airways, the Oneworld alliance and eligible Virgin Australia flights. Members can also collect Qpoints (status credits) to progress through status tiers, unlocking additional benefits along the way.
If you reach Gold or Platinum status, you gain access to an extensive network of premium lounges across both the Oneworld alliance and Virgin Australia. Basically, you get to skip the chaos with priority check-in and boarding, standby access and lounge access every time you fly.
Beyond flights, Priviledge Club members can earn and spend points with more than 150 partners spanning banking, hotels, car hire, retail and lifestyle brands.
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