Booking Qatar Airways Qsuites Business Class with Alaska Airlines’ Atmos Rewards points (ex-Mileage Plan) is one of the best ways to experience one of the world’s most luxurious Business Classes at a fantastic value. While the loyalty program’s name has changed from Mileage Plan to Atmos Rewards, its incredible value for partner redemptions remains. Qsuites offer fully enclosed suites, lie-flat beds, and top-tier service, making them feel more like First Class than Business. As Qatar Airways is part of the Oneworld alliance, booking with Atmos Rewards provides unique opportunities, often at lower point rates than other programs.

This post will show how to find Qsuites award availability and maximize your points for the ultimate travel experience.

In This Guide

• Why Use Atmos Rewards Points for Qatar Airways?
• Qatar Airways Qsuites Next Gen: Launch Date, Features, and How to Book for 2025
• Qatar Airways First Class & Business Class Destinations (March 2025)
• How to Find Qatar Airways First and Business Class Awards Using Atmos Rewards Points
• Watch Out: Things To Keep In Mind
• The Easiest Way To Find Award Flights On Qatar Airways
• Related Articles

Why Use Atmos Rewards Points (ex-Mileage Plan) for Qatar Airways?

Using Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards points to book Qatar Airways Qsuites is one of the best redemption strategies for premium travel. Unlike other oneworld programs, Atmos Rewards offers unique award pricing, often requiring fewer points than American AAdvantage or British Airways Avios for the same flights. Additionally, Atmos Rewards does not pass on high fuel surcharges, making it a more cost-effective option than booking with other programs.

Qatar Airways Qsuites, widely regarded as one of the best business class experiences in the world, provide fully enclosed suites, lie-flat beds, dine-on-demand service, and luxurious amenities, making it an incredible value for your points. With legendary sweet spots and free stopover perks on one-way awards, using Atmos Rewards points for Qsuites is a smart way to fly in style.

Key Benefits:

• ✅ Low Point Rates: Fly the world’s best Business Class from just 70,000 points one-way from the U.S. to Doha.
• 💸 Minimal Taxes: As low as ~$60 USD for departures from the U.S.
• 🚪 Private Suites: Experience Qatar Airways Qsuites with sliding doors and gourmet dining.
• 🗺️ Free Stopover: Add a free stopover in Doha on one-way international awards to visit two cities for the price of one.

Qatar Airways Qsuites Next Gen: Launch Date, Features, and How to Book for 2025

Qatar Airways unveiled its groundbreaking Qsuites Next Gen at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024, setting a new standard for luxury air travel. This next-generation cabin features fully customizable Quad Suites with movable 4K OLED screens (a first in aviation), taller privacy dividers, and expanded shared spaces for dining or collaboration. The suites also introduce lie-flat double beds, ambient lighting controls, and a “Make My Bed” turndown service. The airline also debuted Sama, the world’s first AI digital cabin crew.

Scheduled to launch on Boeing 777-9 aircraft by 2025, Qsuites Next Gen prioritizes flexibility for both work and leisure travelers. Companion Suites now extend the social experience to window aisles, while upgraded touchscreen controls let passengers tailor their environment seamlessly.

Qatar Airways First Class & Business Class Destinations (March 2025)

Region	Destination	Route	First Class	Qsuites	Aircraft
Europe	London (LHR)	DOH – LHR	✅	✅	Airbus A380
	Paris (CDG)	DOH – CDG	✅	✅	Airbus A380
	Zürich (ZRH)	DOH – ZRH	✅	✅	Boeing 777-300ER
Asia	Bangkok (BKK)	DOH – BKK	✅	✅	Airbus A380
	Hong Kong (HKG)	DOH – HKG	✅	✅	Boeing 777-300ER
	Singapore (SIN)	DOH – SIN	❌	✅	Airbus A350-1000
Australia & NZ	Sydney (SYD)	DOH – SYD	✅	✅	Airbus A380
	Melbourne (MEL)	DOH – MEL	❌	✅	Boeing 777-300ER
	Adelaide (ADL)	DOH – ADL	❌	✅	Airbus A350-900
	Brisbane (BNE)	DOH – BNE	❌	✅	Boeing 777-300ER
	Auckland (AKL)	DOH – AKL	❌	✅	Airbus A350-1000
North America	New York (JFK)	DOH – JFK	❌	✅	Boeing 777-300ER
	Los Angeles (LAX)	DOH – LAX	❌	✅	Airbus A350-1000
	Chicago (ORD)	DOH – ORD	❌	✅	Boeing 777-300ER
	Dallas (DFW)	DOH – DFW	❌	✅	Boeing 777-200LR
	Miami (MIA)	DOH – MIA	❌	✅	Airbus A350-1000
	Houston (IAH)	DOH – IAH	❌	✅	Airbus A350-1000
	Boston (BOS)	DOH – BOS	❌	✅	Airbus A350-900
	Atlanta (ATL)	DOH – ATL	❌	✅	Airbus A350-1000
	Washington D.C. (IAD)	DOH – IAD	❌	✅	Airbus A350-1000

✅ Tip: For the latest schedules, check Qatar Airways’s Official Route Map.

How to Find Qatar Airways First and Business Class Awards Using Atmos Rewards Points

Follow these easy steps to search for Qatar Airways award flights using AwardFares. You can explore availability, view seat maps, and book directly through Alaska Airlines.

Step 1: Visit AwardFares

Go to AwardFares to start your search. While creating an account is optional, it’s free and unlocks additional features. You can sign up here for an enhanced experience.

Step 2: Choose the Frequent Flyer Program

In the Frequent Flyer Program dropdown, select Atmos Rewards (ex-Alaska Mileage Plan) to search for award flights bookable with your points.

Step 3: Enter Your Route

Use the Origin (From) and Destination (To) fields to specify your departure and arrival airports. You can add up to six routes at once, allowing you to search multiple options simultaneously.

Pro Tip: Use broad searches by selecting entire regions or metropolitan areas (e.g., NYC for all New York airports).

Step 4: Filter by Airline

Click on the Airline filter and type/select Qatar Airways (QR) to view flights operated exclusively by QR. This ensures that no other airlines appear in your search results.

Step 5: Select Cabin Class

Use the Cabin filter to choose First and Business Class only. This will exclude Economy and Premium Economy options, focusing your search on premium cabins.

Step 6: Explore Travel Dates

The easiest way to browse availability is with the Timeline View. Click the Timeline button to open a visual calendar displaying seat availability for each day. Different colors represent different cabin classes. Click the Magnifier icon (🔎) to refresh availability.

Below the timeline, you’ll see a detailed list of flights with available award seats. Click the Biz column header to sort by the lowest price and instantly find the sweet spot redemptions.

Click on any flight to view more details, including departure/arrival times, aircraft type, flight number, duration, and estimated taxes and fees.

Step 7 (Optional): Check Seat Maps

AwardFares includes a built-in Seat Map Tool to see which seats are free, occupied, or blocked. Simply click Seat Map to open a visual layout of the cabin, with each seat color-coded for easy reference.

Step 8: Book Your Flight on Alaska Airlines

When you find your ideal flight, click the Book button.

AwardFares will redirect you to the Alaska Airlines / Atmos Rewards website with your flight details already pre-filled, saving you time and hassle.

✅ That’s it! You’ve now learned how to easily search and book Qatar Airways (QR) First Class and Business Class awards using Atmos Rewards points with AwardFares.

Watch Out: Things To Keep In Mind

1. Master the Free Stopover: This is the best perk of the program. On one-way international awards, you can book a stopover (up to 14 days) in a partner hub like Doha for free. This allows you to visit two cities for the price of one. Use the “multi-city” search tool on Alaska’s website or find the segments on AwardFares and call to book.
2. Set Alerts for Qsuites: Premium award seats on Qatar, especially Qsuites, are highly sought after. If you don’t find availability, use AwardFares Alerts. You can set an alert for your specific route and dates, and AwardFares will email you the moment a seat opens up.
3. Mind the Partner Booking Fee: Atmos Rewards charges a non-refundable $12.50 fee per person, each way, for partner bookings.
4. Not All Partners Show Online: Some partners, like Cathay Pacific and LATAM, may not show award availability on the Alaska website. Use AwardFares to find award space and then call an agent to book over the phone.
5. Flexibility is Key: Being flexible with your travel dates significantly increases your chances of finding a seat. Use the AwardFares Timeline view to scan an entire month at once.

The Easiest Way To Find Award Flights On Qatar Airways

On average, AwardFares premium users get 3x-7x more value from their points, regularly booking $5,000+ flights at a fraction of the cost.

AwardFares is the easiest way to find the cheapest and most convenient award flights across multiple frequent flyer programs. It takes just seconds and a few clicks to get started. You can create an account and try it for free here.

For access to even more powerful features like unlimited daily searches, alerts, seat maps, and flight schedules, explore our Gold and Diamond membership tiers here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Atmos Rewards? Is Mileage Plan gone?

Yes, the ‘Mileage Plan’ name has been officially retired and replaced by ‘Atmos Rewards’, the new unified loyalty program for both Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines. Your miles were converted to points 1:1, and the program’s fantastic value for booking partners like Qatar Airways remains the same.

How many Atmos Rewards points do I need to book Qatar Airways Business Class?

Booking Qatar Airways Qsuites Business Class with Atmos Rewards points requires as few as 70,000 points one-way from the U.S. East Coast to Doha. For longer trips, such as to the Maldives or Africa with a free stopover in Doha, the cost is 85,000 points.

How many points do I need for Qatar Airways First Class using Atmos Rewards?

You’ll need at least 105,000 Atmos Rewards points to book Qatar Airways First Class one-way on routes like Doha to Europe. Availability can be very limited, and many itineraries may be mixed-cabin.

When does Qatar Airways release award seats?

Qatar Airways (QR) releases award seats 361 days in advance. However, Atmos Rewards members can only book them 331 days in advance.

How can I search for Qatar Airways award availability using Atmos Rewards points?

The best way is to use AwardFares. Simply select ‘Atmos Rewards (ex-Alaska Mileage Plan)’ as the frequent flyer program, filter by Qatar Airways, and choose First or Business Class to see availability across an entire month.

Are there any taxes and fees when booking Qatar Airways flights with Atmos Rewards points?

Yes, but taxes and fees are minimal because Atmos Rewards does not pass on fuel surcharges. For departures from the United States, expect to pay around $60 USD plus a $12.50 partner booking fee.

Is it cheaper to book Qatar Airways awards with Atmos Rewards points compared to other programs?

Yes. Atmos Rewards offers lower point rates compared to many other programs and does not charge high fuel surcharges, making it one of the best ways to book Qatar Airways First and Business Class.

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