Most significant marketing carrier (MSC)
If your journey involves a Qatar Airways codeshare flight or a flight operated by another airline, the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) Most Significant Marketing Carrier (MSC) rule will determine your baggage allowance.
IATA divides the world into areas as such:
IATA Area | Sub Area |
---|---|
North America, Central and South America, Hawaii | USA, Canada, Mexico |
North America, Central and South America, Hawaii | Caribbean |
North America, Central and South America, Hawaii | Central America |
North America, Central and South America, Hawaii | South America |
Europe, Middle East | Europe |
Europe, Middle East | Middle East |
Europe, Middle East | Africa |
Asia, Guam, Southwest Pacific | Japan, Korea |
Asia, Guam, Southwest Pacific | Southeast Asia |
Asia, Guam, Southwest Pacific | South Asian Subcontinent |
Asia, Guam, Southwest Pacific | Southwest Pacific |
The Most Significant Marketing Carrier (MSC) is:
.For travel between IATA areas: The first carrier flying in between two of the IATA areas
.For travel between IATA sub areas: The first carrier flying in between the sub areas
.For travel within an IATA sub area: The first carrier crossing an international border
There may be other exceptions. Please check with your nearest Qatar Airways office before booking.