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Qatar Airways Group
Qatar Airways Tower
P.O. Box: 22550
Doha, Qatar

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+44 330 912 7415

How to Make a Complaint with Qatar Airways: Contacts, Email and Form

How to Make a Complaint with Qatar Airways: Contacts, Email and Form

Nicolle Harwood-Nash
Last Updated: August 09, 2024

If you've had challenges while flying with Qatar Airways, knowing how to launch an impactful Qatar Airways complaint is vital.

At AirAdvisor, we champion air traveller rights for more than 7 years. Join more than 370,000 passengers who’ve trusted AirAdvisor with their claims.

In this article, we outline the process of voicing concerns with Qatar Airways, from identifying valid complaint grounds to the specifics required in a formal Qatar Airways complaint. We also delve into how our specialised team can support you through this.

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What Can You Make a Complaint About

While flying with Qatar Airways, you may encounter scenarios deserving both complaints and possible compensation. Notably, if you experience Qatar Airways flight delays or cancellations when travelling within the United Kingdom, you may have an interest in UK compensation for delayed flights or wonder how to get compensation for a cancelled flight.

Being well-informed is essential. When delays surpass 3 hours or if Qatar Airways offers no fitting alternative for a cancelled flight, Qatar Airways delayed or cancelled flight compensation becomes relevant.

Moreover, if you're curious about a refund for a flight cancellation, or compensation after being denied boarding or missing a subsequent flight due to Qatar Airways' decisions, that's a justified avenue. Other concerns might stem from booking experiences, in-flight services, or post-flight interactions with Qatar Airways.

Know Your Rights

If you're flying on Qatar Airways within the EU, your rights are covered under EC261. Similarly, if you're travelling on the airline within the UK, your traveller rights are covered under UK261. These regulations mandate all airlines to provide compensation for specific disruptions, including significant delays or cancellations. If you find yourself impacted, asserting your air passenger rights involves using the EU261 claim form, or its UK counterpart to seek remediation.

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How to Make a Complaint to Qatar Airways

When lodging a complaint with Qatar Airways, precision and thoroughness are key.

  1. Start With Your Personal Information: name as per your passport, means of contact, and your booking or ticket number. This helps Qatar Airways identify and connect with you.
  2. Detail Your Flight Specifics: include flight date, flight number, and departure and arrival points. This aids Qatar in pinpointing your flight disruption.
  3. Clearly State the Problem: be it a prolonged delay, abrupt cancellation, or service-related concern. Backing up your claim with evidence like boarding slips or images bolsters your position.
  4. Specify Your Expectation: this could be a refund, apology, compensation, or changes to their services. Being clear helps Qatar Airways respond effectively. Ensure your tone is courteous to foster productive dialogue.

Ways to Make a Complaint to Qatar Airways

You can find avenues to reach out to the airline below:

Qatar Airways Complaints Email

The airline doesn't provide an email channel for complaints.

Qatar Airways Complaints Phone Number

On their 'Help' page, you can find a phone number to contact them from anywhere in the world. To speak to their UK office, for example, you can call them on +44 330 912 7415.

Qatar Airways Complaints Live Chat

They offer a live chat service on their website, which you can find on the 'Help' page.

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How to Fill Out a Qatar Airways Complaints Form for Cancelled or Delayed Flights

Getting compensation from Qatar Airways is more manageable with AirAdvisor. We handle the intricacies, ensuring an effortless process:

  1. Visit the AirAdvisor website and choose 'Check Compensation' to begin. Enter details of your affected Qatar Airways flight, noting the flight number, date, and the type of disruption you faced.
  2. Depending on eligibility, you might need to provide more details, for instance, any solutions provided by Qatar Airways.
  3. Upon submission, our legal team scrutinises your claim, working with Qatar Airways to confirm details and broker your compensation.

Please note, we operate on a 'no win, no fee' basis. Our charges apply only when we secure your compensation.

Qatar Airways Response Time

Within 30 days of receiving a written complaint, Qatar Airways typically confirms its receipt in writing. Furthermore, they provide a detailed written reply to the complainant within 60 days of its receipt.

FAQ / Common Questions: Qatar Airways Complaints

Need further clarification? Find your answers below:

Is it worth complaining to Qatar Airways?

Certainly, voicing your concerns to the airline can lead to resolutions, acknowledgements, or even compensation for valid issues.

How much does Qatar Airways charge for special assistance?

Qatar offers essential special assistance to those with disabilities or mobility issues without extra fees.

Can you sue Qatar?

You can legally challenge Qatar Airways if you deduce they've breached your rights or contractual duties. It's prudent, however, to engage with a lawyer to comprehend the nuances of your case before going down that avenue.

How reliable is Qatar?

As one of the leading airlines in Qatar and the world, Qatar Airways, established in 1993, is deemed dependable for flight operations and services. Nevertheless, user experiences might differ, so checking up-to-date reviews or recent performance statistics is advised.

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Complaints

I still haven't received my baggage it's over a month now

Dec 5, 2024
I Waite for my baggage and still haven't received it yet it's almost I month now ever since I arrived here and when looking it's still not showing where it is exactly
Parul Patel

Denied

Dec 4, 2024
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confidental
On November 30th, 2024, we had the pleasure of experiencing the inefficiency and lack of communication at Mumbai Airport, courtesy of Qatar Airways and its codeshare partner, Indigo. Upon arrival, we followed the instructions on the screen and headed to section K for Qatar Airways check-in. An airport employee kindly confirmed that we were in the correct line. However, after standing there for nearly 50 minutes, we were informed at the counter that we had been in the wrong line the entire time. It was such a delight to discover, only after this lengthy wait, that our flight was codeshared with Indigo—a detail that, apparently, we were supposed to divine on our own since it was nowhere clearly mentioned on the itinerary. From there, we were left to figure out the correct check-in area ourselves because, clearly, ensuring passengers know where to go isn’t anyone’s responsibility. When we finally located the Indigo check-in area, the staff there displayed a level of apathy that can only be described as impressive. Despite explaining how we were misled by the earlier staff, they initially refused to open check-in. It took substantial effort and persuasion for them to reluctantly do their job. The manager on duty, Karam, was a true embodiment of unhelpfulness—showing zero interest in resolving the situation or understanding the urgency of us making our flight. Eventually, four of us managed to get checked in, but my cousin was treated to a special level of incompetence, being redirected to yet another counter where the staff flat-out refused to check her in. Despite showing all the necessary documents, Karam’s unwavering stubbornness ensured that she was left stranded at the airport. It’s hard to overstate how frustrating and infuriating this experience was. From being misled by airport staff to encountering rude and dismissive employees at check-in, every step of the process seemed designed to test our patience. As a result of your staff’s negligence, we were forced to rebook my cousin’s ticket at additional expense. I trust that Mumbai Airport, Indigo and Qatar Airways values its reputation more than this experience would suggest, so I expect appropriate compensation for the trouble, time, and unnecessary expense caused by your “amazing” staff at Mumbai Airport.
Preferred solution: Compensation, Refund, Reimbursement, Take action against the qatar staff at mumbai airport
Loss: 1000 EUR
Selina S

Bandaranaike International Airport Colombo, Sri Lanka

Dec 2, 2024
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My one piece of luggage was within the required 20kg weight limit. An individual in Quatar Airways uniform placed my handbag and hand luggage together on the scales and said the total weight exceeded the limit for hand luggage. She demanded that I pay US $75 as a penalty or leave my hand luggage behind. After I paid, I was made to empty the contents of my hand luggage into my suitcase, which they proceeded to tag as overweight. I had just attended my father's funeral and told them so. I boarded feeling unhappy, stressed and bullied. I have the receipts to show if required. I tried emailing a complaint with attachments, but my email kept getting returned.
Preferred solution: Reimbursement
Loss: US $75 EUR
Melfon Da Cunha

Technical problems

Dec 1, 2024
We were never informed what was happening on the flight at the time.Emergency landing was done and we were treated like terrorist when we got of the plane.No proper information was given no wifi even to communicate to our families. Just kept in a room and locked like hostages.I missed my moms special day.
Valentina Dattwyler

Assistance Needed for Damaged Baggage Claim

Dec 1, 2024
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confidental
I have been trying to file a claim for my damaged baggage from a flight on November 24 (Zanzibar to Paris via Doha), but your online system is not working, and the Paris office is closed. Could you please advise on how I can proceed with this issue? Thank you for your assistance. Best regards, Valentina Dattwyler Booking Reference Number: NXLKAP
Antonio Dcosta

Technical problems

Nov 25, 2024
Due to some technical problems with the plane, there was an emergency landing in Iraq. I ended up reaching Goa (my final destination) a day late which caused me a lot of inconvenience.

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