If you know me, it is an incredibly well known fact that I have an unhealthy obsession with the humble Airbus A380! I am well aware that not everyone agrees with me (you’re wrong) and that a lot of people consider the Boeing 747 the best plane in the sky (you’re still wrong). The humble A380 who would be flying us to Doha I have dreamt for a long time about flying on the Airbus A380, it’s been on the proverbial bucket list for about 15 years. Sam was well aware of this and, w

If you’re a points collector, you know that feeling when all your hard-earned miles finally pay off, it’s pure magic. And we’re thrilled to share our story of snagging what might just be our best ever points redemption flights: this is how we scored our best ever points redemptions flights to Auckland from Heathrow, onboard Qatar Airways in Business Class. That feeling when you manage to pull of the best points redemption ever! Spoiler alert: it involved strategy, patience, a

Qatar Airways Privilege Club members have the chance to boost their balance with an exclusive buy Avios promotion. Running from 21st August to 25th August 2025, this limited-time offer gives you up to 60% bonus Avios when you buy or gift points. Remember, you can transfer Avios from a Qatar Airways account to your BA Club account, making this offer great for British Airways travellers too! Bear in mind that British Airways recently ran a promotion on buying Avios ( click here

If you’ve ever dreamt of using your Avios points for a long-haul Business Class escape, maybe to Asia, New Zealand, or beyond, Qatar Airways has made some promising changes that could bring that dream a little closer. A new version of the Reward Seat Finder Tool has been launched by Qatar Airways The airline recently unveiled its new Avios reward flight finder, aiming to make it easier for Privilege Club members to find and book reward seats. You’ll find the tool here on the

Imperious. Unique. Colossus. This is the Al Safwa First lounge, the crown jewel in Qatar Airways operation. Supposedly this a lounge, but this feels more like a cathedral then any lounge I've been to before. Exclusively for travellers in First Class, or Platinum Qatar Airways members, the Al Safwa is a sprawling lounge complex which may just make you want to miss that flight. So here it goes, my review of the Al Safwa lounge, at Doha Hamad International Airport, possibly the

If it seems like we talk about Qatar Airways a lot at Points Well Made, well it's because they are one of the most dynamic and exciting airlines out there, with cutting edge tech on their aircraft, and offering some genuinely good deals. Well, Qatar Airways has launched a promotion that might actually be worth your attention - up to 20% off with some decent bonus Avios thrown in. Onboard Qatar Airways A380 The Deal Breakdown The savings are real, covering Qatar Airways' entir

Qatar Airways Partners with Hans Zimmer for Audio Overhaul Qatar Airways has announced a collaboration with Oscar and Grammy award-winning composer Hans Zimmer to develop a "distinctive sonic identity that will transform the airline's passenger experience". The partnership will result in an exclusive musical score that will be integrated into Qatar Airways' onboard music programming and released as a complete album across major streaming platforms and the airline's official c

If you’re passing through Hamad International Airport (HIA) in Doha and fortunate enough to access Qatar Airways’ Al Mourjan Garden Lounge, prepare yourself for an airport experience like no other. The lounge is a sight to behold Opened as part of the airport’s expansion in 2022, this lounge sets a new global standard for luxury, space, and serenity in air travel. Sam and I were lucky enough to utilise the lounge when we fly with Qatar Airways to and from New Zealand earlier

So Qatar Airways just knocked out an impressive upgrade - they've installed Starlink Wi-Fi on all 54 of their Boeing 777s, and they did...

This flight was part of my six flight, 72 hours, all booked using points odyssey . This is flight four, taking me from Athens to Doha, where I’ll be reviewing Qatar Airways 787-9 economy cabin. Although this is my only economy flight of the trip, that doesn't mean I wasn't looking forward to it. Earlier in the year we flew Emirates economy from Singapore to Gatwick, via Dubai, so I was looking forward to compare the two carriers. Will Qatar Airways economy be as disappointin