Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines strengthen partnership, expand markets and member benefits | News
Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines are expanding their strategic partnership by improving connectivity between both airlines’ networks. Beginning June 1, 2026, Philippine Airlines will place its (PR) code on Qatar Airways flights from Manila, Cebu, Clark and Davao to Doha, connecting to more than 20 major European cities including Paris, Rome and Frankfurt via Hamad International Airport.
Qatar Airways will place its (QR) code on Philippine Airlines’ domestic flights, allowing travelers arriving in Manila and Cebu to enjoy seamless connectivity to popular vacation destinations including Caticlan and Puerto Princesa.
Complementing the codeshare expansion, Qatar Airways’ loyalty program, Privilege Club, has partnered with Philippine Airlines’ Mabuhay Miles to extend loyalty benefits to members of both programs. This marks Privilege Club’s 26th airline partnership and expands the loyalty program’s footprint in Southeast Asia, providing members with diverse options to collect and spend Avios across Philippine Airlines’ global flight network. Privilege Club members can now collect and spend Avios on Philippine Airlines routes across Australasia, Southeast Asia and the US, and access a wider range of cities within the Philippines, including destinations such as Cebu, Clark and Davao City.
Additionally, Mabuhay Miles members of Philippine Airlines can also earn and spend miles when flying on Qatar Airways’ global network, including destinations in Africa and Europe. For Philippine Airlines, this latest loyalty partnership strengthens the airline’s presence in the Middle East through broader network access.
Avios can be spent on travel rewards including flights on Qatar Airways, oneworld® and partner airline award flights and Qatar Airways upgrades, as well as direct bookings with Qatar Executive. Lifestyle benefits include packages with Qatar Airways Holidays, dining and shopping at Qatar Duty Free, and much more. Similarly, Mabuhay Miles members can enjoy a wide range of rewards with its lifestyle partners, ranging from travel, shopping and dining experiences.
The World’s Best Airline, as voted by Skytrax in 2025, this year received Platinum performance recognition from Cirium, the leading aviation analytics organization, for its reliability and operational performance. The recognition is a testament to Qatar Airways’ continued commitment to providing seamless and proven operations as part of the award-winning passenger experience.
Philippine Airlines has been recognized by Cirium as Asia Pacific’s most punctual airline for 2025, underscoring its focus on operational reliability. Philippine Airlines continues to strengthen its capabilities through sustained investments in network efficiency and fleet readiness to deliver consistent and reliable service.
Travelers can learn more about the partnership offer at qatarairways.com or via the Qatar Airways app.
