No, You Don't Have to Pay Qatar Airways Baggage Fees

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What Is Qatar Airways?

One of the youngest airlines to serve all six continents, has been recognized as the fastest-growing international airline. The hub is located at Hamad International Airport in Doha, the State of Qatar, but this airline makes trips to more than 140 locations daily. The airline's commitment to the health and safety of its passengers has been recognized as well. Qatar was the first to receive a five-star rating for safety after the COVID pandemic.

What Do They Charge Fees For?

When you buy a ticket on a Qatar Airlines flight, is based on the route you are taking and the cabin class. If you have more baggage than you are allowed or if your bags are too heavy, there are additional fees. These fees are the highest when you add extra baggage at the gate.

Baggage Allowance by Route and Cabin Class

The is for flights to any destination. The number of bags does not matter as long as they do not exceed the weight limit. The number of bags allowed is only for destinations in Africa or the Americas, but the weight allowance is still enforced as well.

Economy Classic	weight 25 kg	2 pieces checked	1 piece handbag
Economy Convenience	weight 30 kg	2 pieces checked	1 piece handbag
Economy Comfort	weight 35 kg	2 pieces checked	1 piece handbag
Business Class	weight 40 kg	2 pieces checked	2 pieces handbags
First Class Elite	weight 50 kg	2 pieces checked	2 pieces handbags

Overview of Qatar Airways Baggage Fees

For all flights to or from Africa, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, or the USA	Extra Bag Fee - $200; Overweight Fee (up to 32 kg) - $52
Flights from Europe to Europe, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Asia	Extra Bag Fee - $30
Flights from Europe to Australia	Extra Bag Fee - $25
Flights from Europe to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Qatar	Extra Bag Fee - $20
Flights from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka to Australasia	Extra Bag Fee - $40
Flights from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka to all other destinations	Extra Bag Fee - Same as Europe
Flights from South or East Asia to Japan, Korea, Australasia	Extra Bag Fee - $40
Flights from South or East Asia to all other destinations	Extra Bag Fee - Same as Europe
Flights from Central Asia to Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Lebanon	Extra Bag Fee - $30
Flights from Central Asia to Japan, Korea, Australasia	Extra Bag Fee - $40
Flights from Central Asia to all other destinations	Extra Bag Fee - Same as Europe
Flights from Japan, Korea to Europe, Central Asia, Japan, Korea	Extra Bag Fee - $40
Flights from Japan, Korea to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, Qatar	Extra Bag Fee - $30
Flights from Japan, Korea to Australasia	Extra Bag Fee - $55
Flights from Japan, Korea to all other destinations	Extra Bag Fee - Same as Europe
Flights between Qatar and Africa	Extra Bag Fee - $100
Flights between Qatar and Alexandria	Extra Bag Fee - $280
All other destinations and Alexandria	Extra Bag Fee - $500

Ways to Save on Extra Baggage on Your Own

If you add on the website up to six hours before your flight, you can save 50% on excess baggage fees.
Contact customer service if you have complaints or lost baggage.
Qmiles and Qcredits can be redeemed for credits for extra baggage. Using the Qcalculator on the website will tell you how Qmiles and Qcredits convert to kg.

Reducing Baggage Fees With DoNotPay

Here's how you can use DoNotPay to appeal fees:

Search "appeal fees" on DoNotPay, choose the Fight and Waive Fees product, and select the type of fee you want to appeal.
Select the merchant you want to appeal fees for and enter the details of your transaction, including an associated account if you have one.
Submit your case! DoNotPay will generate the best argument for your case and make sure your fee waiver request gets sent to the merchant for processing.

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