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Qatar Airways

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Important

Qatar Airways caps loads at +10/+25 until three days before a flight's departure. The exact load details are released three days prior to departure.

Baggage

  • Economy: 25kg or 2 pieces (23kg each for Africa/Americas).
  • Business: 40kg or 2 pieces (32kg each for Africa/Americas).
  • Hand baggage: 1 piece (7kg) for Economy, 2 pieces (15kg total) for Business.

Always check the website for the most up-to-date information: As per qatarairways.com.

Dress code

Acceptable Attire:

  • Jeans/Chinos: Neat, plain, well-fitted, and in good condition.
  • Tops: Polo shirts, plain T-shirts, collared shirts, blouses, smart dresses, or knee-length skirts.
  • Footwear: Plain sneakers/trainers/boots, smart casual sandals (flat or heeled) similar to those that would be worn to the office.
  • Children (12 and under): Casual clothing like shorts and T-shirts are permitted.

Strictly Not Allowed:

  • Jeans: Dirty, distressed, with holes or rips.
  • Clothing: Overly revealing, sweatpants, sportswear, beachwear, and shorts.
  • Footwear: Flip-flops, sliders, beach slippers, crocs, and Birkenstock-style sandals.
  • Other Restrictions: Vulgar clothing, offensive graphics, hats, tight or short skirts, and sleeveless clothing (shoulders must be covered).

Tips: Avoid attire that might be misunderstood as restricted to prevent boarding issues.

Listing

Use the new QR listing system or Myidtravel for listing and changes.

All standby listings for Economy should be made in RBD E and for Business in RBD U.

Check-in

Confirmed bookings: Use QR website. Standby bookings: Report to check-in counters.

Always check the website for the most up-to-date information: As per qatarairways.com.

boarding

ZED passengers have lower priority over QR revenue passengers.

QR staff will have a higher priority over other airline staff holding ZED tickets.

Upgrade

No upgrades for non-revenue passengers.

Special

Meals Pre-booking special meals is not possible.

Seats: Seat requests aren't allowed; however, options might be given at check-in if the flight is open.

Other Services: No special requests allowed for standby tickets.

Infants

Children under 12 years of age are not allowed to travel in Business class, even if accompanied by an adult.

Infant safety seats: Use of safety seat for an infant is not permitted on board.

excluded flights

QR flight series QR3500-6999 is excluded (subject to change/modifications).

Visa

Ensure all traveling staff and family members hold valid passports and relevant visas for their destinations and stopovers to prevent boarding denial.

Traveling staff and their families must have valid passports and visas for their final destinations and any scheduled points en route. Without these, boarding may be denied.

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