DOHA, Qatar – 1 February 2026 – Qatar Airways, the World’s Best Airline 2025 as voted by Skytrax, is presenting its latest customer-centric digital innovations at Web Summit Qatar 2026, reaffirming its leadership in airline technology and personalised travel experiences.
Returning as the Official Lifestyle and Travel Partner for the third consecutive year, the airline is unveiling a portfolio of intuitive, AI-powered, and loyalty-driven products at the Qatar Airways Pavilion (1212-03) from 1–4 February 2026.
Key Highlights at Web Summit Qatar 2026
Q Search: Redefining Airline Discovery
- Qatar Airways is introducing ‘Q Search’, a first-of-its-kind conversational search tool in the airline industry.
- Enables travellers to ask questions in natural language and receive instant, intuitive responses across Qatar Airways products and services.
- Designed as an intelligent layer within the airline’s digital ecosystem to simplify inspiration, booking, and engagement.
Infinite Awards: AI-Powered Loyalty Inspiration
- Qatar Airways Privilege Club is debuting ‘Infinite Awards’, a conversational AI inspiration engine.
- Helps members set travel goals, understand how to earn Avios, and plan future journeys using simple prompts.
- Generates personalised destination ideas and highlights everyday ways to earn Avios aligned with members’ lifestyles.
More information:
👉 https://www.qatarairways.com/en/Privilege-Club.html
A Gift of Hope: Avios for Education
- Privilege Club members can donate Avios directly to the Education Above All Foundation via the Qatar Airways website and app.
- The foundation supports inclusive, equitable access to quality education worldwide.
Learn more:
👉 https://educationaboveall.org
Himyan Cards: Loyalty Beyond Travel
- In collaboration with Qatar Central Bank, Privilege Club has partnered with Himyan, Qatar’s first national prepaid card.
- Cardholders earn 1 Avios for every QAR 8 spent on online or point-of-sale transactions.
- Additional Avios available through Card-Linked Offers across retail, dining, lifestyle, and entertainment outlets in Qatar.
- Supports Qatar National Vision 2030 by strengthening the local digital payments ecosystem.
New Partnership with Mowasalat ‘Karwa’
- Privilege Club members will soon be able to earn and spend Avios on taxi and chauffeured journeys with Karwa, Qatar’s leading transport provider.
- Members can link their Privilege Club and Karwa Taxi App accounts to earn Avios or redeem them as a payment method.
Avios and Nojoom: Enhanced Conversion Rates
- Following an expanded partnership with Ooredoo, members will benefit from:
- 4:1 conversion from Nojoom Points to Avios
- 2:1 conversion from Avios to Nojoom Points
QVerse Island: Qatar Airways Enters Fortnite
- Qatar Airways has launched ‘QVerse Island’ in Fortnite, its first-ever digital destination.
- Reimagines Doha and Hamad International Airport in an immersive gaming environment.
- Web Summit visitors can explore QVerse Island through three interactive stations at the pavilion.
Tarmac Talks Series
- Qatar Airways is hosting ‘Tarmac Talks’, featuring airline experts discussing:
- Loyalty analytics
- Airline transformation
- Cargo digitisation
- Emerging aviation technologies
Conclusion
At Web Summit Qatar 2026, Qatar Airways demonstrates how user-led design, AI innovation, immersive digital experiences, and loyalty evolution are shaping the future of travel. By placing the passenger at the centre of innovation, the airline continues to set new benchmarks for the global aviation industry.
