Official press release:
http://www.qatarairways.com/english_...lease_20120307
Very unimpressed that they went with 3-3-3 in economy rather than 2-4-2 like ANA did.
"The slim-line seat design set at a pitch of 32 inches, together with a 16.9-inch width, offers more personal space than ever before."
Right, well, the A330 has a width of 17.5" (with 2 middle armrests), and the 777 18.9". So, please tell me, how will I be able to eat my in-flight meal if I'm sitting in the middle seat???
"Featuring one less seat per row than competitors on other wide body aircraft, the Economy seats promise to offer a totally different travel experience."
And this is called spin, aka stretching the truth. Clearly, the 777 or A380 are much wider aircraft...
For further comparison, even a US Airways 737 has a seat width of 17"
Waiting for more details on business seats but I'm not so keen on herringbone formation, its not ideal if you're travelling with someone else...