Qatar Relaxes Restrictions on Using Avios for Friends and Family — Here’s How the Rules Work Now

To combat fraud, Qatar Airways has added restrictions on booking award flights for other people. While it's still possible, you'll need to utilize one of two programs — Family & Friends or My List — to do so. Qatar has added a workaround for elite members, but it's still not as open-ended as before. Here's what to know about using Qatar Avios to book flights for other people.