First time travel with Qatar in Business Class
May 21, 2018, 9:43 am
#1
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Join Date: Dec 2008
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First time travel with Qatar in Business Class
Hi all,
I will be using Qatar for the first time.
I fly between Doha and Bangkok in Business Class ( QR836-837) with connecting Qatar flights. (transferring in Doha between QR)
Normally i fly with Emirates to Bangkok.
I understand that Qatar is using the A340 between Doha and Bangkok.
I'm not concerned about the soft product but i'm a little bit concerned about the hard product.
I tried to find the information but it is not very clear.
What can i expect on the A340 in Business Class regarding the seat etc.
Some pictures shows a flat bed and other a angled seat.
As i only try to sleep on the flight this is important for me.
Do they provide a amenity kit with a PJ ?
Also do they provide fast track in Bangkok for immigration on arrival and departure?
Sorry for all the questions but i just want to know what to expect and if it is equal to Emirates.
And as always all information is welcome and much appreciated.
I will be using Qatar for the first time.
I fly between Doha and Bangkok in Business Class ( QR836-837) with connecting Qatar flights. (transferring in Doha between QR)
Normally i fly with Emirates to Bangkok.
I understand that Qatar is using the A340 between Doha and Bangkok.
I'm not concerned about the soft product but i'm a little bit concerned about the hard product.
I tried to find the information but it is not very clear.
What can i expect on the A340 in Business Class regarding the seat etc.
Some pictures shows a flat bed and other a angled seat.
As i only try to sleep on the flight this is important for me.
Do they provide a amenity kit with a PJ ?
Also do they provide fast track in Bangkok for immigration on arrival and departure?
Sorry for all the questions but i just want to know what to expect and if it is equal to Emirates.
And as always all information is welcome and much appreciated.
May 22, 2018, 6:11 am
#5
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Join Date: Jan 2007
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As you already know if you're a regular here, there's a lot of equipment substitution across QR and especially on this route. They also fly 77W and 388 in addition to the 346 to/from BKK. The 388, in particular, is switched in and out with some frequency.
May 25, 2018, 12:56 am
#6
Join Date: Oct 2016
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I’ve only had two QR J trips (LHR - DOH - HKT and last week CDG - DOH - SGN) and both times the plane type and flight times were changed multiple times leading up to each trip. I was a bit disappointed that I wouldn’t get to try out the q suites when they swapped my 777 to a 380 on the return DOH to CDG last week but that soon went when I found out how amazing the A380 bar is.
May 25, 2018, 7:36 am
#7
Join Date: Apr 2018
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I’ve only had two QR J trips (LHR - DOH - HKT and last week CDG - DOH - SGN) and both times the plane type and flight times were changed multiple times leading up to each trip. I was a bit disappointed that I wouldn’t get to try out the q suites when they swapped my 777 to a 380 on the return DOH to CDG last week but that soon went when I found out how amazing the A380 bar is.
Sep 30, 2018, 2:41 pm
#8
Join Date: Oct 2016
Programs: BA Silver VS EI
Posts: 162
When I booked the QR836 DOH BKK leg of my trip it was on the 777. I noticed yesterday this has changed to 340. Not too bothered as I gather all the business seats in these aircraft have been upgraded! Love it to be changed again to 380!! Seat maps on Seat guru show two rows of first on this aircraft!! Is this correct? Any experiences with getting upgraded from J to F??
Sep 30, 2018, 3:19 pm
#9
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: UK
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I'm 6ft 4" and found the seat very, very narrow and restrictive.
It's not for me - If you are over 6ft tall, you'll struggle with it based on my experience. BKK has a number of daily rotations, I'd recommend you pick a different departure time with another aircraft type.
It's not for me - If you are over 6ft tall, you'll struggle with it based on my experience. BKK has a number of daily rotations, I'd recommend you pick a different departure time with another aircraft type.
Oct 2, 2018, 9:57 pm
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