Current Onboard Catering and Beverages
May 10, 2020, 8:24 pm
#16
Join Date: Jan 2018
Programs: Qantas
Posts: 72
I'm due to fly SYD-DOH and DOH-DUB this weekend in J. From what I can see, there are 21 or so in J on the first leg and only three on the second leg (including my wife).
They're certainly setting an expectation as a full service flight, on the basis that it doesn't say to the contrary on their website (and they do go into detail regarding what steps they are taking etc).
One question I have is how does the full bar work with Ramadan? I haven't flown QR before, let alone during Ramadan, so would be keen to hear. I've previously been fortunate to fly EY J during Ramadan and service is identical to outside of Ramadan, so I guess that is my barometer.
They're certainly setting an expectation as a full service flight, on the basis that it doesn't say to the contrary on their website (and they do go into detail regarding what steps they are taking etc).
One question I have is how does the full bar work with Ramadan? I haven't flown QR before, let alone during Ramadan, so would be keen to hear. I've previously been fortunate to fly EY J during Ramadan and service is identical to outside of Ramadan, so I guess that is my barometer.
Last edited by hannadanna; May 10, 2020 at 8:33 pm
May 10, 2020, 9:25 pm
#17
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: UK
Programs: BAEC GGL, HHonors Diamond, IHG Uninspired, Marriott Bonvoy Titanium, UK AMEX Plat
Posts: 2,152
Don't know about J, but in Y 2 weeks ago, no alcohol was visible or offered. If you asked for wine, a bottle appeared from within the meal trolley and you were poured a glass. If you asked for anything else (eg beer or spirits), they'd head to the back galley and return with a glass. If you wanted alcohol not between meals, you went to the entrance to the back galley, stood a safe distance away from the staff, asked, no problems / hassle, they'd pour into a glass (even beer) and you'd take it back to your seat.
May 10, 2020, 9:32 pm
#18
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Bergen, Norway
Programs: QRpc Plat
Posts: 24
In J during Ramadan, you will have the full menu available. Depending on the crew you might not get the alcoholic pre departure drinks during this time, but on all my flights apart from one the last two weeks it was offered.
Obviously on the ground in Doha, the airport is dry during Ramadan.
Enjoy your flights and stay safe!
Tom
Obviously on the ground in Doha, the airport is dry during Ramadan.
Enjoy your flights and stay safe!
Tom
May 10, 2020, 9:52 pm
#19
Join Date: Jan 2018
Programs: Qantas
Posts: 72
In J during Ramadan, you will have the full menu available. Depending on the crew you might not get the alcoholic pre departure drinks during this time, but on all my flights apart from one the last two weeks it was offered.
Obviously on the ground in Doha, the airport is dry during Ramadan.
Enjoy your flights and stay safe!
Tom
Obviously on the ground in Doha, the airport is dry during Ramadan.
Enjoy your flights and stay safe!
Tom
Feels a bit cheap asking about whether we'll have alcohol available, given there is so much pain being being shared across the world now. On a personal level, I guess it'll be some minor consolation for how I've been impacted (long story, for another time!). I will really relish the time in the skies too. I think I'm more looking forward to these flights than any I've ever taken, given I have no idea when my next long haul will be.
May 10, 2020, 10:09 pm
#20
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 3,838
That is great to hear. Thank you, and much appreciated.
Feels a bit cheap asking about whether we'll have alcohol available, given there is so much pain being being shared across the world now. On a personal level, I guess it'll be some minor consolation for how I've been impacted (long story, for another time!). I will really relish the time in the skies too. I think I'm more looking forward to these flights than any I've ever taken, given I have no idea when my next long haul will be.
Feels a bit cheap asking about whether we'll have alcohol available, given there is so much pain being being shared across the world now. On a personal level, I guess it'll be some minor consolation for how I've been impacted (long story, for another time!). I will really relish the time in the skies too. I think I'm more looking forward to these flights than any I've ever taken, given I have no idea when my next long haul will be.
Enjoy.
Last edited by mlqsko; May 12, 2020 at 2:10 pm
May 12, 2020, 5:03 am
#21
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 59
That is great to hear. Thank you, and much appreciated.
Feels a bit cheap asking about whether we'll have alcohol available, given there is so much pain being being shared across the world now. On a personal level, I guess it'll be some minor consolation for how I've been impacted (long story, for another time!). I will really relish the time in the skies too. I think I'm more looking forward to these flights than any I've ever taken, given I have no idea when my next long haul will be.
Feels a bit cheap asking about whether we'll have alcohol available, given there is so much pain being being shared across the world now. On a personal level, I guess it'll be some minor consolation for how I've been impacted (long story, for another time!). I will really relish the time in the skies too. I think I'm more looking forward to these flights than any I've ever taken, given I have no idea when my next long haul will be.
Btw, I'm also flying Syd-Doh-Dub this weekend (Sunday) but in Y :-/.
May 12, 2020, 8:19 am
#22
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: BAEC Gold, EK Skywards (enhanced Blue !), Oman Air Sindbad Gold
Posts: 6,399
@ hannadanna - you touched ever so briefly on recent personal events, so I do hope your travels go well.
And given that you say this will be your first time with QR in J class, I thought I would whet your appetite (literally
) with a photo from one of my own recent QR sectors, also in J.
Their overall catering in J pretty much matches (and in some cases exceeds) the standard of First class available with most other carriers.
Having also experienced Qatar’s A380 in First, I felt that - food-wise - F was actually not too different from J ..... albeit with the addition of some special goodies such as the fine caviar course, and superior bubbly (the latter never a major attraction for me personally). But a lot more cabin space of course.
And given that you say this will be your first time with QR in J class, I thought I would whet your appetite (literally
) with a photo from one of my own recent QR sectors, also in J.Their overall catering in J pretty much matches (and in some cases exceeds) the standard of First class available with most other carriers.
Having also experienced Qatar’s A380 in First, I felt that - food-wise - F was actually not too different from J ..... albeit with the addition of some special goodies such as the fine caviar course, and superior bubbly (the latter never a major attraction for me personally). But a lot more cabin space of course.
May 13, 2020, 2:26 am
#23
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: LHR, DFW, J Cabins WorldWide
Programs: AA EXP, UA GS, FB Gold, AS MVPG, MR Titanium, VS Gold
Posts: 954
Glad to hear the service is staying roughly the same. Have a currently empty booked in J HKG-DOH-DFW booked for early June, so will report back then as well.
May 13, 2020, 3:00 am
#24
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: HKG, BHX, MAN
Programs: Qatar Gold (OWS), Asiana Diamond (*G)
Posts: 1,493
May 14, 2020, 11:23 am
#26
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: LHR, DFW, J Cabins WorldWide
Programs: AA EXP, UA GS, FB Gold, AS MVPG, MR Titanium, VS Gold
Posts: 954
May 25, 2020, 1:35 am
#29
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 83
Mustard in J?
Happy to hear that catering is continuing close to normal.
Quick question: Does anyone know the name/brand of the mustard they serve in J? Or if you're about to fly, could you make a quick note of it? My brother loves it but can't remember what brand it is!
Thanks!
Quick question: Does anyone know the name/brand of the mustard they serve in J? Or if you're about to fly, could you make a quick note of it? My brother loves it but can't remember what brand it is!
Thanks!
May 25, 2020, 2:44 am
#30
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: BRS
Programs: BA Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,993