Last edit by: N1Rotate
Qatar have confirmed the presence of a policy whereby if a customer booked a QSuites flight and subsequently gets an aircraft type swap can you request travel on an alternative flight, subject to availability, see post #2709 Previously this included change of routing, now it only includes changing the date on the same routing. QR issued tickets only!
Qatar Airways confirms new business class seatA video of the new Q Suite can be seen here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yhZDsctiZg
Photos of the new Q Suite can be seen here - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/28007634-post109.html
From TGFlyerGirl:
there are some quite complex rules entries around seat selection - but in essence, solo travellers as a guideline won't be assigned QUADS (they are blocked off), and it's generally for 3/4 pax families. Once a QUAD has been broken up (out of necessity - for example with a couple in the E/F seats), then the rest of the quad is unlocked and can be filled with individual travellers.
They've also made 1A/2B last offered to allow airport flexibility to handle last minute requests. The other 18 windows and aisles are free for reservation as per the normal process.
The bassinet position is 11B/J (77W) and 8B/J (A359), reduced mobility seats are 2/4/6/9 B and J.
All A/E/F/K's are backward facing, all B,D,G,J's are forward facing. Total 20 Forward/22 Backward.
Capacity:
77W: J42/Y312
High density 77W: J24/Y388
77L: J42/Y230
35K: J46/Y281
359: J36/Y247
Which routes have Qsuites?
Details and changes can be found in the various recent threads.
As to other routes NO ONE KNOWS!
I repeat NO ONE KNOWS!! so do not ask!
What aircraft are fitted with Qsuites?
Updated information as to which aircraft are fitted with Qsuites is in the Wiki in the The Complete Guide to the Qatar Airways Fleet thread.
38/48 77W: 79%
10/38 359: 26%
7/9 77L: 78%
19/19 351: 100%
77W aircraft fitted with Qsuites (A7-BEA/B/C/D/E/F/G/H/I/J/K/L/M/N/O/P/Q/R/S/T/U/V/W/X, BAC,E,F,G,I,M,O,T,U,V,W,X,Y,Z)
35Xs delivered since Q1 2018 are fitted with Qsuites.
At least 10x 359 (A7-ALY, Z,AME,F,G,H,I,J,K,L) have Q-Suites
At least 7x 77L (A7-BBA,B,C,D,E,G,I) have QSuites
tracking list (77W).
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-bed
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-bek
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-bel
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-bem
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-ben
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-beo
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-bep
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-beq
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-ber
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-bes
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-beu
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-bev
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-bet
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-bew
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-baf
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-bex
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-bee
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-beb
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-bef
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-bax
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-bag
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-beg
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-bei
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-bam
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-bej
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-baz
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-bea
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-bao
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-bac
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-bat
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-bae
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-bai
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-bau
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-bay
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-beh
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-bec
tracking list (77L)
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-bba
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-bbg
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-bbb
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-bbi
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-bbe
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-bbc
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-bbd
tracking list (359).
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-aly
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-alz
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-ame
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-amf
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-amg
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-amh
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-ami
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-amj
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-amk
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-aml
tracking list (35K)
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-ana
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-anb
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-anc
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-and
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-ane
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-anf
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-ang
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-anh
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-ani
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-anj
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a7-ann
The Q Suite Master Thread
#2446
Join Date: Aug 2004
Programs: AA (EP), Hilton (Diamond), Marriott Bonvoy (Titanium)
Posts: 8,937
What is this surcharge? I've booked QR flights and never saw it, but I've only booked QR flights that were on sale (R inventory) or as part of an RTW ticket, or as an award from AA.
#2447
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: BOS/UTH
Programs: AA LT PLT; QR GLD; Bonvoy LT TIT
Posts: 12,753
Having now flown QSuites maybe a half dozen times, I can now state definitively that I prefer the previous generation (359) business class seats. There are a number of reasons.
QSuites do give me a bit of a closed in feeling. Now I understand that it's a J product, and for a J product to have a "suite" with doors that close, it may be unique. That said, however, to keep roughly the same seating capacity, the suites are really small. Recline the seat a bit, for example, and it's hard to get up and step out into the aisle. It's short, too. With the seat maybe 50% reclined, my feet were flat against the wall at the other end. I'm 5'8". So while it's neat and cool, I just don't find it as comfortable. I completely understand, however, that if the privacy is more important to you than comfort, the QSuite is much more likely to meet your needs. It just doesn't work so well for me.
QSuites do give me a bit of a closed in feeling. Now I understand that it's a J product, and for a J product to have a "suite" with doors that close, it may be unique. That said, however, to keep roughly the same seating capacity, the suites are really small. Recline the seat a bit, for example, and it's hard to get up and step out into the aisle. It's short, too. With the seat maybe 50% reclined, my feet were flat against the wall at the other end. I'm 5'8". So while it's neat and cool, I just don't find it as comfortable. I completely understand, however, that if the privacy is more important to you than comfort, the QSuite is much more likely to meet your needs. It just doesn't work so well for me.
#2448
Join Date: Aug 2004
Programs: AA (EP), Hilton (Diamond), Marriott Bonvoy (Titanium)
Posts: 8,937
Having now flown QSuites maybe a half dozen times, I can now state definitively that I prefer the previous generation (359) business class seats. There are a number of reasons.
QSuites do give me a bit of a closed in feeling. Now I understand that it's a J product, and for a J product to have a "suite" with doors that close, it may be unique. That said, however, to keep roughly the same seating capacity, the suites are really small. Recline the seat a bit, for example, and it's hard to get up and step out into the aisle. It's short, too. With the seat maybe 50% reclined, my feet were flat against the wall at the other end. I'm 5'8". So while it's neat and cool, I just don't find it as comfortable. I completely understand, however, that if the privacy is more important to you than comfort, the QSuite is much more likely to meet your needs. It just doesn't work so well for me.
QSuites do give me a bit of a closed in feeling. Now I understand that it's a J product, and for a J product to have a "suite" with doors that close, it may be unique. That said, however, to keep roughly the same seating capacity, the suites are really small. Recline the seat a bit, for example, and it's hard to get up and step out into the aisle. It's short, too. With the seat maybe 50% reclined, my feet were flat against the wall at the other end. I'm 5'8". So while it's neat and cool, I just don't find it as comfortable. I completely understand, however, that if the privacy is more important to you than comfort, the QSuite is much more likely to meet your needs. It just doesn't work so well for me.
#2449
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 842
To the people who feel that the bed is short, it is actually 79" long and wider at the head and footwell than the older seat. The seat back is higher and the the pivot at the seat pan is lower, so when you recline the seat flat you are lower in the bed a have to scoot up to use the full length of the bed. I do wish they made the cushioning softer and and took care of the gaps between the sections to make it as seamless as possible.
#2450
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Hong Kong, France
Programs: FB , BA Gold
Posts: 15,557
To the people who feel that the bed is short, it is actually 79" long and wider at the head and footwell than the older seat. The seat back is higher and the the pivot at the seat pan is lower, so when you recline the seat flat you are lower in the bed a have to scoot up to use the full length of the bed. I do wish they made the cushioning softer and and took care of the gaps between the sections to make it as seamless as possible.
As N1Rotate mentions, it must be that some pax don't move up the seat when it is moving to a flat position.
Seats on A350 are a bit less spacious than 777, with a narrower footwell, but still long enough for me.
#2451
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: BOS/UTH
Programs: AA LT PLT; QR GLD; Bonvoy LT TIT
Posts: 12,753
To the people who feel that the bed is short, it is actually 79" long and wider at the head and footwell than the older seat. The seat back is higher and the the pivot at the seat pan is lower, so when you recline the seat flat you are lower in the bed a have to scoot up to use the full length of the bed.
#2453
Join Date: May 2017
Programs: MH Gold, AC Super Elite, UA Platinum, Accor All Gold, Marriott Titanium Elite
Posts: 497
#2454
Join Date: May 2015
Programs: BAEC back to silver, Flying Blue Silver
Posts: 406
I was slightly worried about any lack of space but found out that space was plenty. A few days later, a flight on QR’s 787, that once had my favourite seat, felt almost dissapointing after the Qsuite.
#2455
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Ann Arbor | Barcelona
Programs: Delta Gold Medallion, AAdvantage Platinum Pro | United Premier Platinum
Posts: 78
On another note, absolutely loved spending 4 days in DOH. Checked out the Souq Wakif, Museum of Islamic Arts, and the Sheikh's personal Museum collection. If you have a layover, definitely grab a drink at the new Mandarin Oriental Hotel. The rooftop has stunning views of the city and sunset.
#2456
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: DOH
Programs: BA:GOLD
Posts: 213
Indeed, I cannot understand the comments that the bed is too short. I am 1m82 (6 feet or 72") and do not touch the bottom of the seat..
As N1Rotate mentions, it must be that some pax don't move up the seat when it is moving to a flat position.
Seats on A350 are a bit less spacious than 777, with a narrower footwell, but still long enough for me.
As N1Rotate mentions, it must be that some pax don't move up the seat when it is moving to a flat position.
Seats on A350 are a bit less spacious than 777, with a narrower footwell, but still long enough for me.
#2457
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: BRS
Programs: BA Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,993
Long story short, I decided to keep the same itinerary since BA couldn't find any Qsuite flights with award availability departing that day. Had an incredible flight from MUC-DOH on the old A350 J product. Still solid. Outstanding service. Good news is that it looks like my flight from DOH-CPH (QR161) will be operated on Qsuites. Will probably sleep for most of the flight being a redeye, but very excited nonetheless.
On another note, absolutely loved spending 4 days in DOH. Checked out the Souq Wakif, Museum of Islamic Arts, and the Sheikh's personal Museum collection. If you have a layover, definitely grab a drink at the new Mandarin Oriental Hotel. The rooftop has stunning views of the city and sunset.
On another note, absolutely loved spending 4 days in DOH. Checked out the Souq Wakif, Museum of Islamic Arts, and the Sheikh's personal Museum collection. If you have a layover, definitely grab a drink at the new Mandarin Oriental Hotel. The rooftop has stunning views of the city and sunset.
What were the drink prices like at the Mandarin?
#2458
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Ann Arbor | Barcelona
Programs: Delta Gold Medallion, AAdvantage Platinum Pro | United Premier Platinum
Posts: 78
About comparable to other properties around the area. Maybe a little higher. About 50-80 QAR depending on drink.
#2460
Join Date: Mar 2017
Programs: QR Platinum, Star Alliance Gold (LH Sen)
Posts: 764