# Qatar Airways Requires Recipients to be in Friends & Family or My List to Redeem Avios

_May 12 08:53_

Tags: British Airways, Qatar Airways, Avios, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, loyalty program, policy change, airline, award redemption, program change

Qatar Airways Privilege Club members must now have recipients added to their Friends & Family or My List pools to redeem Avios for their flights

## Summary

Qatar Airways is implementing a change to its Privilege Club award redemption rules. Members can no longer simply pay Avios for any passenger; the recipient must be linked to the member's account via the 'Friends & Family' pool or the 'My List' feature. Key details:
- Friends & Family: Pools Avios together; up to 6 people allowed. Only the main member can use the pooled Avios.
- My List: Does not pool Avios but allows the member to use their own Avios for award flights for up to 4 people on the list.
- Recipients must have their own active Privilege Club accounts, even if they do not credit flights to Qatar. This mirrors the structure of British Airways' The Club system. The move likely aims to drive account sign-ups and streamline redemption verification

## Why it matters

Affects 2 airline programs (British Airways, Qatar Airways). Removal of a benefit or service — adjust plans and use any remaining value.

## Sources cited

- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/05/12/qatar-airways-privilege-club-enhancements-when-you-redeem-flights-for-others?omhide=true) — Qatar Airways Privilege Club “Enhancements” When You Redeem Flights For Others

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