Qatar Airways' "Level Up" Promotion – Get a Fast-Track Status Upgrade

Qatar Airways has just launched a pretty lucrative promotion where members of their Privilege Club program can level up their status by taking just one return Business Class flight! This campaign is especially tempting if you’re currently Privilege Club Gold and want to be elevated to Platinum, or if you’re already Platinum and looking for an easy way to retain your Oneworld Emerald status for another year with minimal effort.

Of course, there are a few conditions attached to this promo, so let’s have a look at the things you need to keep in mind before booking!

How To Level Up Your Qatar Airways Status

Qatar Airways is offering Privilege Club members a complimentary one-tier upgrade when they book and complete a round-trip in Business or First Class between 1–31 March 2025 using promo code LEVELUP. This allows travellers to skip the usual flight requirements for a tier boost, unlocking better perks like priority services, extra baggage, and lounge access sooner. Check out our guide on how to maximise Qatar Airways Privilege Club.

Key Details:

• Booking period: 27 February 2025 – 25 March 2025
• Travel period: 1 March 2025 – 31 March 2025
• Eligibility:
  • Only applies to the main Privilege Club member (family members do not qualify)
  • Must book directly via the Qatar Airways website or mobile app using promo code LEVELUP found on this page.
  • Travel must originate from select airports in the Americas, South West Pacific, or North Asia
  • Only round-trip (return) flights in Business or First Class qualify (one-way trips are not eligible)
  • Flights must be marketed and operated by Qatar Airways (no codeshare flights)
• Status upgrade timing:
  • Upgrade applied by 15 April 2025 based on the tier held at that time
  • The upgrade moves you up one level (e.g. Silver to Gold, Gold to Platinum)
  • Platinum members get a one-year extension instead of an upgrade
• One-time benefit: Each member can only receive one complimentary tier upgrade during this promo
• No retroactive credit: Tickets booked before the promo period or reissued from past bookings do not qualify
• New members can join and still qualify by enrolling in Privilege Club and updating their booking with a membership number

Things to Watch Out For

⚠ Limited Departure Cities – Your trip must originate from a specific list of airports; Europe, Africa, and the Middle East are not eligible
⚠ Strict Timeframe – You must book by 25 March 2025 and complete travel by 31 March 2025
⚠ One-Time Upgrade Per Member – Even if you book multiple eligible flights, you only get one tier boost
⚠ Existing Tickets Don’t Qualify – If you booked before 27 February 2025, you can’t reissue the ticket and get the upgrade
⚠ No Family Upgrades – Only the primary account holder gets upgraded; linked family members do not

Final Thoughts

For those already planning a Qatar Airways premium-class trip, this level up promotion is a fantastic opportunity to fast-track elite status. It’s a particularly sweet deal for Gold members aiming for Platinum or Platinum members looking to extend their benefits. If you're new to Privilege Club, trying to get Silver status would be a waste of time and resources.

However, be mindful of the departure city restrictions and ensure your booking is made within the promo window. Also, Platinum members won’t move up—instead, they get a one-year status extension.

For all the details + terms and conditions, you can find the promotion here.

List of eligible departure points

Here's the full list of eligible departure points from where you can book your business or first class return flight to upgrade status:

• Americas: ATL, BOS, DFW, GRU, IAD, IAH, JFK, LAX, MIA, ORD, PHL, SEA, SFO, YUL, YYZ
• South West Pacific: ADL, AKL, BNE, MEL, PER, SYD
• North Asia: CAN, CKG, HGH, HKG, HND, ICN, KIX, NRT, PKX, PVG, TFU