As the #1 airline in the world, passengers of Qatar airways flights are facilitated with an airport lounge service to help them relax before their trip. These lounges are available for access across different locations of the world. Therefore, the passengers can go there for relaxing, holding business meetings, dine, socializing, and even avail of spa services (subject to availability).
Who can access these lounges?
There are various lounges of Qatar Airways present at dedicated airports worldwide. The flagship lounge of Qatar Airways is present in Doha city and is known as the ‘Al Mourjan Business Lounge’.
These lounges can be accessed by all the passengers of Business class, first class, and economy class of Qatar Airways. However, with some terms and conditions.
Passengers traveling in First class.
First-class travelers with the airline can avail free of cost access to these premium airport lounges. It is complimentary from the airline on their ticket with all the services included in it as well.
Passengers Travelling in Business class.
Business class travelers of the airline can also avail of access to these lounges without any additional fee. However, the type of services available as well as the range of services provided would differ for obvious reasons. Some might be free while other might be changed.
Passengers traveling in Economy class.
Economy class travelers of Qatar Airways can also access the premium airport lounges of the Airlines but only after paying the additional fee i.e., it is not free for economy class passengers to get access to lounges. They have to pay for it either in advance (at the time of flight booking) or can also be availed on the spot.
Fee.
The pay-per-use fee for economy class passengers to enter the premium lounge and utilize its services ranges from USD 50 to USD 100 or even more depending upon various factors.
The fee to get access to these lounges can be paid at the lounge reception desk upon your entry but it is subject to availability as well. That’s why it is advised for the passengers to confirm the lounge availability and the fee for it at the time of flight booking.
Privileged club members.
The members of Qatar Airways ‘Privilege Club reward program can also avail of lounge access which can either be charged or complimentary depending upon your membership level. The higher-tier members are offered lounge access for free or at a very low rate. However, lower-tier members, are usually charged but with some discounts.
Lounge benefits.
Though there are infinite benefits of lounge access, here are some of the prominent ones;
- Complimentary food and drinks.
o These include a wide range of local and international cuisines complemented with desserts, fine drinks, and even alcohol options.
- Comfortable seating for relaxing which is further convertible to lie-flat beds as well for a comfy sleeping position.
- A prenasalized spa service.
- Dedicated play areas for children.
- Priority boarding and check-in services for passengers.
- Direct terminal access.
Though economy class travelers can also avail of lounge access against an extra fee for their Qatar airways cheapest ticket, it should be noted that the availability also differs based on one’s flight status, class of travel as well as airline loyalty program membership. So it’s always a good idea to get confirmation on it beforehand by consulting the customer support of the airline.