- The ALL–Qatar cross-program rewards partnership continues, but some key perks and conversion ratios have been tweaked for 2026.
- The “fast-track status match” — where ALL elite status could fast-grant you equivalent (or near-equivalent) status in Privilege Club — is now limited. For example, certain tiers and eligibility limits are stricter than earlier.
- Conversion ratios from ALL Reward points → Qatar Avios (and vice versa) have tightened. For many members the earlier “easy Avios via ALL points” route is now less attractive compared to alternative Avios transfer paths (for instance via other partner airlines).
In short: The partnership remains alive — but the “sweet-spot advantages” many travellers counted on are getting watered down.
What Still Works / Remains — Good for Some Travellers
- You can still earn Avios (Qatar’s miles currency) when you stay at participating Accor hotels — and earn ALL Reward points when you fly with Qatar Airways.
- For those who still value flexibility: ALL ↔ Avios conversions remain possible. Depending on your travel plans and reward-redemption strategy, this may still offer value.
- If you don’t depend heavily on automatic status match or high Avios-yield conversions, the core “stay + fly” dual-earning benefit remains valid.
What’s Changed — Where Value Drops
| Benefit / Feature | What’s Changed for 2026 / What to Watch Out For |
|---|---|
| Status Fast-Track | Limits on who can get fast-track status; not all elite levels from ALL convert smoothly to top Privilege Club tiers now. |
| Conversion Efficiency (ALL → Avios) | Conversion ratio worsened vs older bonus ratios; newer deals make alternative routes (via other airlines or direct Avios-earning cards) more competitive. |
| Reliability / Flexibility | Members linking from a different airline partner recently must wait up to 12 months before switching to Qatar via ALL — reduces flexibility for frequent “loyalty hoppers.” |
What Frequent-Flyers Should Do in 2026
- Don’t assume the old perks still apply — check your ALL and Privilege Club account status, conversion ratios, and linking history before planning redemptions.
- Compare alternate Avios-earning paths (other airline transfer partners, direct Avios cards) — sometimes they may offer better value than ALL → Avios conversion now.
- Use dual earning smartly — if you’re staying in Accor hotels and flying Qatar often, link accounts and maximize “Earn ALL + Avios” benefit instead of chasing status.
- Stack but be flexible — keep loyalty balances diversified (ALL, Avios, other programmes) so that changes in one partnership don’t wipe out your travel plans.