Qatar Airways vs Thai Airways

Policy comparison

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Policy	Qatar Airways	Thai Airways
Cabin baggage	Included	Included
Checked baggage	23–32 kg by cabin (Economy 23 kg)	1×23 kg international economy; 2×32 kg Royal Silk
In-flight Wi-Fi	Partial (messaging/select routes)	Partial (messaging/select routes)
Economy seat pitch	32"	32–34"
Loyalty programme	Privilege Club (Avios)	Royal Orchid Plus
Lounge access	Al Mourjan / Al Safwa at DOH; oneworld Emerald	Royal Silk lounge BKK; Star Alliance Gold
Changes & refunds	Flexible on published fares; fee + difference on restricted tickets	Flex fares allow changes; restricted fares charge fee

Individual profiles

Editorial profiles

Qatar · QR/QTR · #1 in this comparison

Qatar Airways

World's Best Airline 2025

#1 Global 5-Star

9.0 / 10

Quick Answer

Qatar Airways scores 9.0/10 on FlightLogic (safety 9.8/10), ranking #1 globally. verified in-flight Wi-Fi averages 8 Mbps on measured routes. Catering: Halal standard on all routes; vegan and no-pork bespoke menus pre-ordered 24h ahead with high success on LHR–DOH Economy seat pitch: 32"; loyalty programme: Privilege Club (Avios).

Is Qatar Airways a good airline?

Qatar Airways scores 9.0/10 (Exceptional) on FlightLogic, ranking #1 globally with a safety score of 9.8/10. Qatar Airways leads global rankings with exceptional Qsuite business class, award-winning cabin crew, and a modern widebody fleet serving 170+ destinations. See full profile →

Overall 9.0 Exceptional

Safety 9.8 Maximum Safety

Service 9.4 Cabin crew & ground

Value 8.5 Fare vs product

Star rating 5★ FlightLogic tier

Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Customer Service

9.4

Seat Comfort

9.2

Food & Beverage

9.0

In-Flight Entertainment

9.1

On-Time Performance

8.8

Value for Money

8.5

Key facts

Hub: Hamad International (DOH)
Alliance: oneworld
Founded: 1993
Fleet: 250 aircraft
Region: middle east
IATA / ICAO: QR / QTR

Passenger policies

Cabin baggage	Included — standard carry-on allowance applies
Checked baggage	23–32 kg by cabin (Economy 23 kg)
In-flight Wi-Fi	Partial — free messaging or select routes/cabins only
Economy seat pitch	32"
Lounge access	Al Mourjan / Al Safwa at DOH; oneworld Emerald
Changes & refunds	Flexible on published fares; fee + difference on restricted tickets
Loyalty programme	Privilege Club (Avios)

Strengths

Qsuite business class with doors
Al Mourjan lounge at DOH
Excellent long-haul catering

Weaknesses

Economy density on some A320s
Occasional DOH connection delays

Awards & recognition

World's Best Airline 2025
Best Business Class
Best Airline in Middle East

Thailand · TG/THA · #2 in this comparison

Thai Airways

Smooth as Silk

#19 Global 4-Star

8.0 / 10

Quick Answer

Thai Airways scores 8.0/10 on FlightLogic (safety 9.1/10), ranking #19 globally. in-flight Wi-Fi is paid or partial on most long-haul routes. Special meals require pre-order on long-haul. Economy seat pitch: 32–34"; loyalty programme: Royal Orchid Plus. Category breakdowns, passenger policy tables, and fares search follow in the profile below.

Is Thai Airways a good airline?

Thai Airways scores 8.0/10 (Excellent) on FlightLogic, ranking #19 globally with a safety score of 9.1/10. Thai Airways is Thailand's flag carrier and a Star Alliance member, operating from Bangkok with renowned Royal Silk business class and a gateway hub for UK–Southeast Asia and Australia routings. See full profile →

Overall 8.0 Excellent

Safety 9.1 Excellent Safety

Service 8.5 Cabin crew & ground

Value 8.0 Fare vs product

Star rating 4★ FlightLogic tier

Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Customer Service

8.5

Seat Comfort

7.8

Food & Beverage

8.7

In-Flight Entertainment

7.5

On-Time Performance

7.8

Value for Money

8.0

Key facts

Hub: Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK)
Alliance: star alliance
Founded: 1960
Fleet: 80 aircraft
Region: asia pacific
IATA / ICAO: TG / THA

Passenger policies

Cabin baggage	Included — standard carry-on allowance applies
Checked baggage	1×23 kg international economy; 2×32 kg Royal Silk
In-flight Wi-Fi	Partial — free messaging or select routes/cabins only
Economy seat pitch	32–34"
Lounge access	Royal Silk lounge BKK; Star Alliance Gold
Changes & refunds	Flex fares allow changes; restricted fares charge fee
Loyalty programme	Royal Orchid Plus

Strengths

Royal Silk lounge at BKK — see /guides/bkk-airport-lounge-guide
Exceptional Thai meal service in all cabins
Strong UK–Bangkok direct and one-stop Asia connections

Weaknesses

Fleet renewal ongoing — verify aircraft on long-haul bookings
BKK hub congestion at peak banks

Awards & recognition

Star Alliance member
Best Thai cuisine in-flight among global carriers

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FAQ

Which is better — Qatar Airways or Thai Airways?

Qatar Airways scores higher on FlightLogic at 9.0/10 vs 8.0/10 for Thai Airways. Policy comparison below covers cabin baggage, checked bags, Wi-Fi, and seat pitch.

Does Qatar Airways or Thai Airways include a carry-on bag?

Qatar Airways: Included. Thai Airways: Included.

Which has free Wi-Fi — Qatar Airways or Thai Airways?

Qatar Airways: Partial (messaging/select routes). Thai Airways: Partial (messaging/select routes).

Does Qatar Airways include checked baggage?

Qatar Airways checked baggage: 23–32 kg by cabin (Economy 23 kg).

Does Thai Airways include checked baggage?

Thai Airways checked baggage: 1×23 kg international economy; 2×32 kg Royal Silk.