Qatar Airways Reviews 

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Looking at 1,280 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Consumers frequently report significant dissatisfaction with the overall level of customer service across various issues. Many people felt the airline shows a lack of real interest in addressing customer concerns or providing good care when things go wrong. Conversely, a small portion of people felt the cabin crew members were very friendly, kind, and provided excellent hospitality on specific journeys. Some reviewers expressed high appreciation for individual staff members who provided extraordinary help during stressful situations. However, some other people mentioned issues like difficulty receiving refunds, constant contradictory information during calls, or experiences with rude staff at airports.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Still waiting on a refund for cancelled flight 5 months later. Have called Qatar over 5 times and no progress. They make it incredibly difficult to access the booking details as i have to provide - na... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

We flew last July 6, 2026 from London Heathrow and the crew says the connecting flight to manila is closed. I thought the ordeal was finished, but when we fly back to UK, our seats was taken and we... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Qatar airways has the worst customer service I have ever seen. Me and my 3 year old son was denied boarding in 2025 for unnecessary reasons on incorrectly interpreting temper tantrums to signs of medi... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Be careful with there cancellations policies they do not refund any expenses you occurr whilst waiting to get on the next available flight. I had to wait a week I understand they don't compensate as n... See more


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never ever

If it were possible, I would give them 0 stars.
Completely hopeless. All of this happened after they rebooked us, which already made us lose a full day of our hotel payment.
Our first flight to Doha was delayed by 1.5 hours because we were waiting for just 4 passengers, which meant we missed our connecting flight. Traveling with an elderly mother and small kids, Qatar Airways actually expected us to just sit and wait 8 hours and 40 minutes in the airport in the middle of the night. And when we landed the plane still had not taken of.
After 1.5 hours of arguing, they finally offered us a hotel. After another hour of waiting, a bus arrived to take us to a hotel 30 minutes away. By the time we actually got to the room, we only had 2.5 hours left to rest.
Fast forward 5 days: my elderly and sick mother was traveling home alone. She had literally been in the hospital the day before her flight. To make sure she was safe and comfortable, I paid extra for the platinum transfer and lounge access.
First of all, at Jeddah airport, they told her the lounge wasn't even available.
Then, the plane was delayed again, causing her to miss her connection. There were still 60 minutes until takeoff as original plane, due to almost all flights out of Doha were delayed, but they still wouldn't let her board.
I spent 1 hour and 10 minutes on the phone while her plane was in the air, begging them to put her back on her original flight, but the team in Doha flat out refused. Instead, my mother—who can barely walk and was already sick—was forced to wait nearly 8 hours completely alone. All customer service could tell me was a useless "we will try to help her." The first flight was only 20 minutes late, and her connecting flight was delayed too, so there was absolutely no logical reason to strand her like that.
Never, ever, ever booking with Qatar Airways again

June 28, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I booked a flight with your airline in…

I booked a flight with your airline in march which was later cancelled. Since 7 April 2026, I have simply been requesting the payment invoice for this flight, which has still never been sent to me as of today, 27 June 2026.

I have sent four email reminders and eleven follow-ups via Messenger, yet I have received no response whatsoever. This is completely unacceptable.

April 7, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Premium airline poor customer service

Very disappointing baggage claim experience. My hard-shell suitcase was returned structurally damaged, yet Qatar Airways called it “normal wear and tear” and denied responsibility.

June 22, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bad experience

I traveled in Qatar airways first time from London UK to Peshawar, Pakistan my experience was totally bad with Qatar airways because of not good quality of food and staff behavior was only good with me.so,as I compare with Emirates airlines Qater airways is nothing.Emirtars airlines food and staff both is best.

January 22, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never Volunteer for an Overbooked Qatar Airways Flight

If you are ever asked to volunteer for another flight by Qatar Airways, my advice is simple: don't.

Our flight was overbooked, and we were asked to volunteer for a different itinerary. This meant leaving the rest of our travel group and taking three flights instead of two, so we initially declined.

The only reason we agreed was because we were promised compensation. Before accepting, I specifically asked whether the compensation was guaranteed, and made it clear that if there was any uncertainty, I was not interested. Two Qatar Airways employees assured me that the compensation was 100% guaranteed and that, as a professional airline, they would honour it.

That was six months ago.

Since then, I have called Qatar Airways around 30 times for updates. Every single time I have been told that the matter has been "escalated" and that someone will get back to me. Six months later, I have still received no compensation and no meaningful resolution.

My advice: never volunteer when Qatar Airways overbooks a flight. The promised compensation isn't worth trusting.

December 21, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Clear, open and shameless theft!

I was booking a return flight from Perth to Lisbon on 25 June 2026 when, at the payment stage, an additional charge of AUD $52.40 (around €32) appeared as a "Card payment fee." This was both surprising and disappointing. I paid with a standard Visa debit card and was not charged any card payment fee when I booked my flight from Dublin to Perth on 18 June 2026, just one week earlier. I cannot understand why the same airline would apply such a significant surcharge in one case but not the other. The fee was only disclosed at the final payment stage, which made the total price considerably higher than expected. In my view, this lacks transparency and leaves customers feeling misled and robbed. I have contacted my bank to dispute the charge because I do not believe this fee was lawfully justified or clearly explained. I doubt very much that Qatar Airways can provide a true and reasonable explanation for why this surcharge was applied and I will not fly with them again. I have attached a photo of the transaction page on Google reviews. My flight is this Saturday June 27, 2026 and I expect to be treated badly as punishment because of this review.

June 25, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Heartless service from Qatar Airways at…

Heartless service from Qatar Airways at RSI Airport.

Passengers were informed of the delay only 45 minutes before the scheduled departure time. By then, we had already passed through immigration, so we were effectively stranded in the departure lounge with no possibility of leaving. There wasn’t even a proper table or workspace for those of us who needed to continue working while waiting.

The flight was delayed until 16:40, yet no one proactively approached passengers to explain the situation or offer assistance. Only after we complained were we told that “refreshments” would be provided. A drink or snack does not compensate for an entire day’s schedule being disrupted, missed appointments, and plans that can no longer be carried out.

The staff member apologised repeatedly, saying his hands were tied and that he could do nothing. Even more frustrating was being told that if I chose to leave the lounge, my flight would be cancelled.

The lack of communication, empathy, and customer care was deeply disappointing. Delays can happen, but the way passengers are treated during them is entirely within an airline’s control. Unfortunately, on this occasion, Qatar Airways showed zero concern for the people affected.

June 25, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst customer service ever

Worst customer service ever ! Son flew Boston-Doha-Hanoi - got miles for Boston-Doha (American Airline Miles) but not for Doha-Hanoi leg. AA says Qatar gave him miles with different airline for last leg. Called Qatar Airlines - for verification they needed my sons - ticket number, name, address, phone number, passport number and date I bought his ticket. After that they can not help unless he has a Qatar account. There is no way to contact them unless you have a Qatar account that I now refuse to set up - they can not give me any information as to what airline he supposedly got the miles with. Wanted to try to email them - you can't - Worst, Worst airline to deal with !! Fly Cathay !

June 24, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

​I am a frequent

​I am a frequent, regular traveler with Qatar Airways, but my recent experience at the transit hub has left me deeply disappointed. My incoming flight (QR 649) arrived perfectly on time. Upon landing, two Qatar Airways officers took my passport and boarding pass, claiming they were going to rush me quickly to the gate for my connecting flight to London (QR 001).
​Instead of helping, they held my documents for 15 minutes, only to inform me that their actual intention was to bump me and change my flight to a different one departing 3 hours later. Handing over my papers in good faith just to be delayed behind my back is an unacceptable way to treat loyal passengers. The lack of transparency and total disregard for my schedule has severely broken my trust in this airline.

June 24, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

★☆☆☆☆

★☆☆☆☆ – Extremely Disappointing Experience with Qatar Airways

My experience with Qatar Airways was one of the most frustrating travel experiences I have ever had.

I had purchased a ticket from Bangkok (BKK) to São Paulo (GRU) via Doha (DOH). Unfortunately, my flight from Bangkok to Doha was cancelled by the airline. What disappointed me most was not the cancellation itself, but the complete lack of assistance that followed.

At Bangkok Airport, I was simply given a QR code and instructed to contact Qatar Airways through WhatsApp. Despite several attempts, I was unable to obtain any meaningful assistance. When I asked about a refund, I was told to submit a request through the airline's website. However, when I entered my booking reference, the system stated that no such booking existed, making it impossible to proceed.

As a result, I was left stranded and had no choice but to purchase a completely new ticket to return home to Brazil. This replacement itinerary, flying from Bangkok to Los Angeles and then from Los Angeles to São Paulo with LATAM, was extremely expensive and caused significant financial loss.

After returning to Brazil, I contacted Qatar Airways again. I was advised to send emails regarding my case, which I did. More than three months later, I have still not received any response.

I paid for a service that was never provided and, to date, I have neither received adequate support nor a refund. This experience has left me deeply disappointed with Qatar Airways' customer service and handling of disrupted travel situations.

I hope the airline reviews its customer support procedures and treats affected passengers more fairly in the future.

Based on my personal experience, I would strongly advise travelers to carefully consider this aspect of the airline's service before booking.

February 28, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This was one of the worst travel…

This was one of the worst travel experiences I have ever had. I was denied boarding in Brussels despite arriving with the documents that I believed met the travel requirements published by Qatar Airways.

What made the situation even more disappointing was the way I was treated. Instead of receiving clear guidance, support, or a reasonable solution, I was left to deal with the consequences on my own. I lost my flight, suffered a significant financial loss, and felt completely abandoned by the airline.

As a Syrian passport holder with a valid European residence permit, I could not help but feel that I was treated differently from how other passengers would have been treated in the same situation. I cannot prove the reason behind the decision, but the overall experience left me feeling unfairly treated, disrespected, and deeply disappointed.

I booked Qatar Airways because of its reputation as one of the world’s leading airlines. Unfortunately, my experience was the exact opposite. The lack of accountability, poor communication, and complete absence of customer care destroyed my confidence in this airline.

I have submitted a formal complaint and am seeking a full refund. Case Reference: CAS-852175-K9N6R7.

After this experience, I will not choose Qatar Airways again and cannot recommend it to others.

I lost my flight, my money, and my trust in Qatar Airways.

June 21, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I would give it less than 1 star

I would give it less than 1 star, I complained about a missing suite for 3 years now (August 2022)still I have not gotten a proper reply, they just tossed me around and gave me different phone numbers to contact I felt like i was in a loop. Never flying with them again

June 22, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID Qatar Airways!!

The worst airlines experience

1. Food quality very poor in variety and portion
2. Worst 2 landings
3. Uncomfortable seats
4. Oldest airplane 1980

Best thing was the crew very friendly

June 21, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Qatar Airways support crooks

Qatar Airways have set up a 100% owned subsidiary company called Qatar Holidays. When I elected to take a complementary accomodaytion to break my flight from Sydney, I was transferred to the Qatar Holidays site without any warning I was leaving the Qatar Airlines site.
Qatar Airways cancelled the flight and have advised that I need to take the matter up with their subsidiary company. Qatar Holidays have been lying for 4 months saying they are arranging a refund....which they are not and Qatar Airways takes no responsibillity for their subsiduary company.

April 8, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Qatar doubled the price of our flights, ten days before we fly

Advised by Holiday Cart, the agents we booked through, that Qatar cancelled our flights to Bangkok last Friday and we are due to fly out on July 1st.
We won't get our refund of £1199.97 for 14 days so need to find the funds to book exactly the same flights again which are now listed by Qatar at £2504.10
Any advice on how to contact Qatar as they aren't responding to messages we are sending?

June 21, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have book a business class comfort

I have book a business class comfort, then when payment accepted and loading, all of a sudden failure happened but it diducted to my card, after i call cs then theyre help yes. But when i check my ticket its business classic only as theyre said on my payment its classic only o have paid. But all i know its comfort, when i check back classic it no longer available and website and comfort get expensive, i called them and they’re insisting that i have booked and paid classic, unfortunately i dont have screenshot as i didnt know it will happened, please becareful when booking to them, i cannot trust this airlines ANYMORE !

June 12, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My journey started in Dubai to Toronto

My journey started in Dubai to Toronto, I checked in Qatar Airways and I must say 💯 quality service I received from ground staff to Cabin crews. Seats were very comfortable and hospitality was 5* services, specifically from cabin crew Helen. She was so sweet and hard working, never sat for 5 mins in whole journey. Hats off to her energy👍

June 21, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

We had a flight that was 4 hours late

We had a flight that was 4 hours late, and were therefore told by a staff member when we landed that we could get compensation. Now we are 6 months behind, where we have registered everything properly, received approval for 4 people, but we have never received money.
Very poor service and approach to its customers.

January 1, 2026
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