Qatar Privilege Club's 25% Avios discount and Emirates' $903m profit
Qatar's November award sale ends Saturday 14 Nov, Emirates reports a strong half-year, and a targeted Amex offer lands for Etihad bookings.
☀️ THIS WEEK IN UAE EDITION ✈️ Qatar Avios sale: Privilege Club is offering up to 25% off select Economy, Business and First awards, bookable until 14 Nov. 📅 Travel window: The discounted awards cover travel from 5 Nov to 31 Dec 2026, so Christmas getaways are in play. 💰 Emirates profit: The airline posted $903m in half-year profit despite regional disruption. 🏷️ Etihad Amex offer: A targeted Amex offer is giving select cardholders savings on Etihad bookings. |
Award deals, big profit numbers and a rare Etihad card offer all landed this week. If you have been holding Avios for a winter trip out of DXB or DWC, the clock is now ticking: the Qatar sale has a hard booking cut-off next Saturday.
| ✈️ Qatar Privilege Club launches November Avios discounts | |
Up to 25% off, including Business
Qatar Airways Privilege Club has released its fourth batch of Monthly Award Flight Offers, which first launched in August. Members can redeem up to 25% fewer Avios on selected flights in Economy, Business and First Class.
The key dates: book by 14 November, and travel between 5 November and 31 December 2026. Because Privilege Club uses Avios and lets you move them to and from a British Airways Club account, this is a handy way to stretch a balance you may already hold. Several outlets covered the details, including Head for Points, LoyaltyLobby, Suitesmile and UpgradedPoints.
The bottom line
The offer is limited to selected routes and dates, so check the discounted award chart before you transfer anything. If a route you actually want is on it, a 25% saving on a Qatar Business Class award is hard to ignore, but do not move Avios until you have confirmed availability.
| 💼 Emirates posts $903m half-year profit | |
Strong results despite regional disruption
Emirates airline reported a half-year profit of $903m, a notable result given the regional disruption it flagged in its results. The coverage comes from The National's aviation desk.
The bottom line
For Skywards members, a healthy balance sheet is reassuring context for the programme's long-term health. It does not change how many miles your next flight earns, but it is a good sign for the airline you are collecting with.
| 🏷️ Targeted Amex offer for Etihad bookings | |
A rare card offer for Etihad spend
Traveling For Miles spotted an Amex offer giving select cardholders savings on Etihad spending, and notes it cannot recall seeing one for Etihad before. It is targeted, so not everyone will see it.
The bottom line
Log in to your Amex account and check the offers section before your next Etihad booking from AUH. If it is there, it is effectively free savings. If not, you are simply not in the target group.
| 📌 Also this week | |
UpgradedPoints confirms the Qatar monthly deals cover select Economy and Business Class flights and must be booked by 14 November.
Suitesmile notes the Qatar deals also extend to First Class on selected flights, with travel allowed until 31 December.
That is the week. Check your Avios balance before Saturday, and have a great one.
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