How to Fly Qatar Airways Business Class for Under 1,000 Euros Using Amex Points
I never thought I’d write about using miles and points, as I usually believe this is a game best won by not playing it. However, this particular hack is an exception. I’ve found that it consistently works to book Qatar Airways business class to various destinations, especially in Asia, for under 1,000 Euros. Given the usual 2,500 to 3,000 Euro price tag for these flights, this method offers an outstanding value.
Step 1: Transfer Amex Membership Rewards to British Airways Avios
American Express Membership Rewards points transfer to British Airways Avios at a 5:4 ratio. To get 22,500 Avios, transfer 28,125 Membership Rewards points.
Step 2: Use the British Airways Avios Points Booster
British Airways offers an Avios Points Booster, allowing you to multiply your existing Avios balance by up to 4x at a rate of 0.011 Euros per Avios. Instead of needing 90,000 Avios for the Berlin to Tokyo business class flight, start with 22,500 Avios and use the Booster to acquire the remaining 67,500 Avios.
Cost for 67,500 Avios via the Booster: 742.50 Euros (67,500 x 0.011 Euros per point).
Step 3: Book the Flight Using British Airways Avios on Qatar Airways
British Airways Avios can be used to book Qatar Airways flights. Once you have the required 90,000 Avios, book directly through British Airways. Expect 250 Euros in additional taxes and fees.
Final Cost Breakdown:
Earning the Initial Membership Rewards Points To accumulate 28,125 Membership Rewards points:
- With 1.5 Membership Rewards per Euro spent using Points Turbo, spend approximately 18,750 Euros on an Amex card.
- Many Amex cards offer sign-up bonuses, reducing the required spend.
Conclusion
Using American Express Membership Rewards, the British Airways Avios Points Booster, and Qatar Airways’ award availability, you can book long-haul business class flights consistently for under 1,000 Euros one-way. While I usually avoid the miles and points game, this particular strategy has worked reliably for me to fly Qatar Airways business class, especially to Asia, at a fraction of the usual cost.