But they have at least 60% of LHR slots
TK has 90% of IST slots.
And even in this comfortable situation that had to improve service in long-haul C (Do & Co).
I don't think that the reason that they switched to Do&Co is the quality. Gategourmet was doing a pretty good job on BA long haul J.
Otherwise, they wouldn't eliminate the second light-meal service on 7-10h flights and convert it to a afternoon tea service that contains cold sandwiches and a small dessert.
QR seems to be an airline that not only continues to serve the most major destinations but also offers normalish standards of service (especially in C).
That's why I'm planning to fly QR on my next few long haul trips ( obviously not to Europe but to the Americas, Africa or on any trip eastbound )
Time will tell which strategy is better: cut to the bone or keep reasonable service standards.
Indeed, we'll all see this. It's hard to pre-estimate it at this point.