Qatar Airways has launched new Platinum, Gold and Silver lounges at its hub, Hamad International Airport (HIA), for Privilege Club loyalty members and oneworld alliance card holders to access. They previously only had a Business and First class lounge for status holders plus the main Al Mourjan and Al Safwa lounges for business and first class passengers.
The state-of-the-art lounge facilities, have great tarmac views (something Qatar’s main lounges lack), and are brand new facilities that will offer new spaces where passengers can rest, unwind and enjoy some of Qatar Airways’ renowned amenity products from Diptyque, with international cuisine and a wide drinks selection.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “It is my pleasure to announce the opening of three premium frequent flyer programme lounges at Hamad International Airport, just in time for the peak Eid holiday. Our latest Platinum, Gold and Silver lounges demonstrate the airline’s commitment to rewarding Privilege Club and oneworld alliance members with coveted benefits that befit the service quality Qatar Airways is synonymous for. We look forward to welcoming passengers to experience our sophisticated, modern and spacious lounges when transiting through the World’s Best Airport.”
Passengers can extend an invite to one guest using their plus-one complimentary access – eligible to Qatar Airways Platinum and Gold Privilege Club members, and oneworld Emerald and Sapphire members.
Qatar Airways Platinum Lounge South:
Located on concourse A of HIA, Qatar Airways Platinum Lounge South will be home to Qatar Airways Platinum loyalty members and oneworld Emerald card holders. The state-of-the-art lounge accommodates up to 140 passengers, and is equipped with a quiet area, a prayer room, a bar, a restaurant, and showers. Passengers are welcome to enjoy à la carte dining or buffet, and utilise the complimentary WiFi provided.
Qatar Airways Gold Lounge South:
Located on concourse A of HIA, Qatar Airways Gold Lounge South will be home to Qatar Airways Gold loyalty members and oneworld Sapphire card holders. The newly inaugurated lounge has the capacity to accommodate up to 85 passengers, and offers an array of services including family seating, a bar, a dining area, a full buffet dining experience, showers, and complimentary WiFi.
Qatar Airways Silver Lounge South:
Located on concourse B of HIA, Qatar Airways Silver Lounge South will be home to Qatar Airways Silver loyalty members. First opened in March 2022, the lounge accommodates up to 195 passengers, offering meeting rooms, a family area, a quiet area, buffet dining and baggage storage facilities.
Which lounge can you access?
The chart applies to those who bought their ticket on or after 4 September 2021.
One way around Business Class Lite is to buy through British Airways who don’t normally sell the P class Lite flights. You can tell which class you are booking by clicking on flight details.
Then you will see this pop up:
You can buy access to the next level of lounge, so in business (with lounge included) to First Al Safwa and in economy or Business Lite to Al Mourjan business class lounge.
| Ticket type | Status | Free lounge | Paid lounges | |
| Lite business class (P) | BA Gold/oneworld Emerald | Platinum lounge | Al Mourjan business lounge (~£80) | |
| BA Silver/oneworld Sapphire | Gold lounge | Al Mourjan business lounge (~£80) | ||
| BA Bronze/oneworld Ruby/none | None | Al Mourjan business lounge (~£80) | ||
| Classic business class (R) or above or BA Club World | BA Gold/oneworld Emerald | Al Mourjan business lounge or Platinum lounge | Al Safwa lounge – (~£137) | |
| BA Silver/oneworld Sapphire | Al Mourjan business lounge or Gold Lounge | Al Safwa lounge – (~£137) | ||
| BA Bronze/oneworld Ruby/none | Al Mourjan business lounge | Al Safwa lounge – (~£137) | ||
| Economy | BA Gold/oneworld Emerald | Platinum lounge | Al Mourjan business lounge (~£80) | |
| BA Silver/oneworld Sapphire | Gold lounge | Al Mourjan business lounge (~£80) | ||
| BA Bronze/oneworld Ruby/none | None | Al Mourjan business lounge (~£80) | ||
You can book access through Manage My Booking or on this dedicated page.
8 comments
Hi Michele
I have a couple of three hour layovers in Doha next month. I’m flying Business Class & have BA Gold status. As a transit passenger do you know what lounge I’ll be pointed to please?
Cheers
Frank
Being a transit pax has no effect on which lounge you can use. If anything I’d say more people transfer than fly there. With these new lounges you’d be able to access the Platinum Lounge AND/OR the Al Mourjan Business Lounge as your BAEC Gold is equivalent to One World Emerald.
If you were on a Business Lite ticket then you’d be limited to the Platinum Lounge but you didn’t state which carrier or booking class your ticket is.
Frank beat me to the same question but moreover as someone flying business who is BA gold, I still have to pay the full £137 to access the Al Safwa first lounge, same as someone with no BA status at all ????
I’m flying to Tanzania next year, is Doha in Quatar Business Class. I’m only a Bronze BA Member (probably Blue by end of next year). Sounds like I’m not entitled to use any of these Lounges unless I pay £137 each visit. So for both ways, and my husband as well, this will be £548. Sounds to me like a rip off.
It all depends on the class of your business class ticket. If you bought a “Lite” business class ticket (P class) then you would need to buy Al Mourjan access. If you bought any other class then it would be included. If you buy through Qatar it should be very clear what you are buying. Unfortunately, other online agents do not make it clear at all.
On the subject of lounges, QR will have a long way to go to beat BA’s offering at AYT. I flew back last night, was directed to the CIP lounge to be told the BA contract allows for one alcoholic drink per passenger. The really nice staff said that all BA Club pax were complaining but it really wasn’t their fault. Added to this, the “cuisine” on offer amounted to some cold, stodgy chips and pasta and one type of sandwich with some odd looking meat in them, all of which I swerved. At check in, Club desks weren’t open until everyone had been queuing for half an hour for check in, so they just stayed there and there and there was no priority whatsoever at the gate either, so a long queue on the air bridge resulted. BA- what is the POINT of flying Club Europe in terms of service- I’d love to know?
Yes, that’s pretty stingy. At one point the lounge at Gatwick North Terminal had a drink limit which they removed. Always worth complaining to BA as if enough people complain they may change it.
I’m currently sat in the first class lounge at Doha and it’s without a doubt the best lounge I’ve ever been in. Huge space, great food, ambience like you wouldn’t believe. A true oasis
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