Which has the bigger carry-on allowance, Qatar or Thai?

Qatar: 50 × 37 × 25 cm (19.7 × 14.6 × 9.8 in), up to 7 kg (15.4 lb). Thai: 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in), up to 7 kg (15.4 lb). Thai allows the larger bag.

Do Qatar and Thai include a carry-on on basic economy?

Qatar: Every Economy fare includes the 7 kg carry-on. Thai: Economy includes one 7 kg carry-on, measured with wheels and handles, plus a laptop bag or handbag.

Where do Qatar and Thai fly from?

Qatar's main hubs are Doha (DOH). Thai's are BKK. The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are Qatar and Thai partners?

They aren't in the same alliance (Qatar: oneworld; Thai: Star Alliance), so miles and status generally don't transfer between them.

QR vs TG · 2026 comparison

Qatar vs Thai

Qatar doesn't clearly win any category; Thai wins on a bigger carry-on. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction

Qatar

No clear category wins

Thai

Wins 1 category

A bigger carry-on

Quick verdict

Qatar doesn't clearly win any category; Thai wins on a bigger carry-on. Both include a carry-on on every fare.

Carry-on size: Qatar: 50 × 37 × 25 cm · Thai: 56 × 45 × 25 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Qatar: Included on every fare · Thai: Included on every fare

Side by side

	Qatar	Thai
Bags
Carry-on size	50 × 37 × 25 cm	56 × 45 × 25 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Included on every fare	Included on every fare
Carry-on weight limit	7 kg (15.4 lb)	7 kg (15.4 lb)
Personal item	Must fit under the seat	Must fit under the seat
Network
Alliance	oneworld	Star Alliance
Loyalty program	Privilege Club	Royal Orchid Plus
Main hubs	DOH	BKK

Highlighted values are better for travelers. Fees are for U.S. domestic economy flights; on-time data is 2025 U.S. DOT figures for each airline's own flights.

Bags and fees

Qatar allows a carry-on up to 50 × 37 × 25 cm (19.7 × 14.6 × 9.8 in), and Thai up to 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in), so Thai's is roomier.

Both include it on their cheapest fares.

Carry-on weight limits: 7 kg (15.4 lb) on Qatar, 7 kg (15.4 lb) on Thai.

Personal items: anything that fits under the seat on Qatar, and anything that fits under the seat on Thai.

Loyalty and where they fly

Qatar is in oneworld and Thai is in Star Alliance.

Loyalty programs: Privilege Club (Qatar) and Royal Orchid Plus (Thai).

Qatar's main hubs are Doha (DOH). Thai's are BKK. The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose Qatar if you want…

to earn and use oneworld miles and status
nonstops from DOH

Choose Thai if you want…

a bigger carry-on
to earn and use Star Alliance miles and status
nonstops from BKK

On a route both fly, the cheaper ticket isn't always the cheaper trip: add the bags you'll actually bring, and check the fare rules before you book.

Qatar vs Thai FAQ

It depends on what matters most to you. Qatar doesn't clearly win any category; Thai wins on a bigger carry-on. If they fly the same route, compare the total price with bags included.

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Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Airlines change their rules without notice, so confirm with the airline before you fly.

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