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Please note this information is correct as of October 2023 and is the most up-to-date info in the thread.

All have AVOD unless otherwise stated.
For up to date seatmaps, please see https://www.qatarairways.com/en-gb/fleet.html
Links to the AeroLOPA seats are appended to each aircraft type listed below

Long haul configurations:

Airbus A380-800
A trip report on the A380-800 can be found here as well as here.
388: has F, horizontal J (B/E Super Diamond seat in 1-2-1 config) | WiFi | AeroLOPA seat map

Airbus A350-1000
351: horizontal J (QSuites) 46J configuration | WiFi | A7-ANA,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,S,T | 46J 281Y AeroLOPA seat map
351: horizontal J (QSuites) 24J configuration | WiFi | A7-AOA,B,C

Airbus A350-900
A trip report on the A350-900 can be found here.
359: horizontal J (B/E Super Diamond seat in 1-2-1 config) | WiFi | A7-ALA,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,S,T,U,V,W,X | AeroLOPA seat map
359: horizontal J (QSuites) | WiFi (same code on QR cargo, able to distinguish via seat maps) | A7-ALY,Z and AME,F,G,H,I,J,K,L | AeroLOPA seat map
Awaiting return to service: A7-ALA,C,E,F,L

Boeing 787-8
A trip report in J on the Boeing 787-8 can be found here.
788: horizontal J (B/E Super Diamond seat in 1-2-1 config) | WiFi | AeroLOPA seat map

Boeing 787-9
789: Enclosed Suite in J (Adient Ascent seat in 1-2-1 config) | WiFi | AeroLOPA seat map

Boeing 777
Information on the J seating on the Boeing 777-300 can be found here.
77I (777-300ER v1): horizontal J (B/E MiniPod seat in 2-2-2 config) | WiFi| 42J 316Y (10 across Y) | A7-BAA,B,H,J,K,L,N,Q | AeroLOPA seat map
77N (777-300ER v2): horizontal J (B/E MiniPod seat in 2-2-2 config) | WiFi| 24J 388Y (10 across Y) | A7-BAP,S
77P (777-300ER v3): horizontal J (QSuites in 1-2-1 config) |WiFi|42J 312Y (10 across Y) | A7-BAC,E,F,G,I,M,O and BED,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,S,U,V,T,W,X | AeroLOPA seat map
77N (777-300ER v4): horizontal J (QSuites in 1-2-1 config) |WiFi|24J 388Y (10 across Y) | A7-BAT,U,V,W,X,Y,Z and BEA,B,C | AeroLOPA seat map
7D1 (777-300ER ex-VA): horizontal J (B/E Super Diamond seat in 1-2-1 config) | 37J 302Y (Rows 15-17: 8 across Y; Row 20 onwards: 9 across Y) | A7-BOE,F,G | AeroLOPA seat map
7D3 (777-300ER ex-CX 77A): horizontal J (Safran Cirrus II seat in 1-2-1 config) | 6F 53J 235Y (Rows 30-34: 8 across Y; Row 39 onwards: 10 across Y) | A7-BOA,B,C,D,I | AeroLOPA seat map
777 (777-200LR v1): horizontal J (B/E Minipod seat in 2-2-2 config) |WiFi | 42J 234Y (10 across Y) | A7-BBF,H | AeroLOPA seat map
77K (777-200LR v2): horizontal J (QSuites in 1-2-1 config) | WiFi| 42J 230Y (10 across Y) | A7-BBA,B,C,D,E,G,I | AeroLOPA seat map

Airbus A330
Specific information and photos on the A330's can be found here. Photos of the refurbished J seat, can be found here.
333H: horizontal J (B/E Diamond seat in 2-2-2 config) | A7-AED,E,F,G,J,N,O | AeroLOPA seat map
332H: horizontal J (B/E Diamond seat in 2-2-2 config) | A7-ACM,S,T | AeroLOPA seat map

Airbus A320
320L: horizontal J (B/E Diamond seat in 2-2 config) | WiFi | A7-AHL,O,P,Q,R,S,T,U,W,X,Y. To distinguish from other 320s: last row of Y is 28 | AeroLOPA seat map

Short/medium haul configurations:

A few photographs of both J, and Y on the A320 can be found here.
320H v1: recliners J in 2-2 config | GSM, AVOD 10.6'' in J | A7-AHA,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J
320H v2 (reconfigured Al-Maha): recliners J in 2-2 config. |no in-seat IFE, streaming IFE only |WiFi | A7-LAA,B,C,D,E,F,G,H (New seat coverings, increased leg room, and fixed bulkhead between business and economy compared to old Al-Maha config)
737/7M8 (737 MAX 8): MiQ recliners J in 2-2 config. |no in-seat IFE, streaming IFE only | A7-BSA,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I | AeroLOPA seat map

The fleet type codes such as 77P or 77K are what can be used to identify the type of aircraft under "Check Routing" on www.qrcargo.com. The aircraft type on QR Cargo is fairly accurate if you search for a flight within the current calendar month.

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Jul 18, 2021, 4:24 am

#931

anabolism

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787-9 psuedo-Qsuite

I flew in a 787-9 psuedo-Qsuite and posted a short summary here: 787-9 psuedo-Qsuite

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Jul 18, 2021, 7:42 am

#932

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Quote:

Originally Posted by anabolism

I flew in a 787-9 psuedo-Qsuite and posted a short summary here: 787-9 psuedo-Qsuite

Thanks for the experience summary @anabolism! I understand that the seat is relatively undesirable, but how would you compare it to the existing 787-8/A359 reverse herringbone seats? An improvement or nah?

Jul 18, 2021, 11:51 am

#933

anabolism

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Quote:

Originally Posted by clubeurope

I'd say the new Business Suite is worse, because it has significantly less space, and no storage. That might be worth the trade-off if the seat offered privacy but it doesn't. One thing I forgot to mention is that the doors don't even close flush, there's a gap.

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Jul 20, 2021, 9:27 pm

#934

clubeurope

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Quote:

Originally Posted by anabolism

oh wow that's truly a pity. sad to hear that the doors are now just a useless gimmick.

Aug 7, 2021, 11:26 am

#935

Duck1981

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What a shame that the Qatar source is down - the website has now clearly a 'different' offering...

Sep 9, 2021, 7:09 am

#936

daniellovesflying

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All 787-9s that were flying for cargo are now fitted with business suites and operating pax flights with the last A7-BHG entering service yesterday. That makes seven 787-9s in service. Still no wifi onboard unfortunately!

Sep 9, 2021, 8:04 am

#937

Neilgcal

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Are they still proceeding with the remaining Q Suite conversions on the 77W and 77L? There seem to be a few of the old ones still flying around.

Sep 13, 2021, 9:41 am

#938

opus99

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Neilgcal

Are they still proceeding with the remaining Q Suite conversions on the 77W and 77L? There seem to be a few of the old ones still flying around.

I think these ones are actually being used as cargo aircraft

Sep 13, 2021, 12:41 pm

#939

bwallet

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How bad are the seats on the non-QSuite 777's? I need to fly OKC-DMM from the US next month. I can find the flight on an A350 outbound, but I only find 777 on the return. Not sure why, mind you.

Sep 15, 2021, 1:10 am

#940

NWplatinum

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bwallet

How bad are the seats on the non-QSuite 777's? I need to fly OKC-DMM from the US next month. I can find the flight on an A350 outbound, but I only find 777 on the return. Not sure why, mind you.

I had an equipment swap last minute once on a 777 to the US. It's not ideal, and compared to the Qsuite it's a real let down. The biggest problem with the old J is not having all aisle access, and having to possibly wake or bother your seatmate when they are in bed mode and you want to get out. If you end up having to take a non-Qsuite 777, definitely sit in the center seats so you can have aisle access. That being said, I can think of worst business class seats.

Sep 20, 2021, 11:45 pm

#941

jah718

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I am looking at booking a flight in J from KUL in December and was surprised to see that there are still 77Ws with the old configuration. I assumed after all of this time that they would all have Qsuites.

Are these planes not going to be refurbished or are they just still working through them?

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Nov 17, 2021, 3:39 pm

#942

ruby&carlos

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Originally Posted by jah718

Seconded, but for a flight in January, entry allowing.

Nov 20, 2021, 2:41 pm

#943

ms101

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thirded, flying KUL-DOH in Jan and saw that the 8pm flight has the 2-2-2 configuration. I actually prefer this over the reverse herringbone but mistakenly booked it thinking it had qsuite. apparently only the 2.45am one has qsuite?

Nov 20, 2021, 7:16 pm

#944

happiest_at_40000

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ms101

Your preference of 2-2-2 over 1-2-1 RH is why? You must have a traverlling companion I assume. 2-2-2 is horrible if travelling alone.

Nov 20, 2021, 7:20 pm

#945

happiest_at_40000

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I am forgetting the overall debate on Q Suites on a 777 Vs. A350..

Is it basically the A350 is obviously newer, has the tail cam & is quieter

And the 777 has slightly larger aisles, 1 more lav for J than the A350 does and has overhead bins in the center (i dont get why a lot of bloggers say No bins in the center is a plus, i hate sharing if i dont have to)

Are there any other pluses/minuses in the 777 VS. A350 debate for Q Suites?

I cant get to LA on the A350-1 and need to choose going home to SF on a A359 or DFW on a 77L or ORD on a 77L. Hoping LA will open for my date but just curious whats really better between the 777 or A350.

Also, just want to confirm either option does have individual air nozzles?

Thx