I arrived at DOH on a 787 from VIE a few days ago to the welcome sight of a jetbridge at the far end of Terminal D.
On-time arrival, but only 55 mins to connect to the BKK A380. I was one of the first off the plane, and walk briskly - but it was frustrating to see the rail shuttle still being "tested" after - what is it? - 15 months or so? Ridiculous, and what a waste of power.
After passing through fast-track security and not stopping off elsewhere, I boarded the A380 just about 10 minutes before the "boarding completed" announcement - so not much leeway there.
I had checked a bag and expected it not to arrive at BKK. After seeing about 30-40 bags arrive on the luggage belt with "short transfer" tags, I feared the worst. I spotted the QR agent and asked if she knew how many bags didn't make it. Only one, she said - and she had the passenger name on a board. Quite impressive. My bag arrived a couple of minutes later.