New "The Business Class Suite" [Master Thread]
Jun 24, 2021, 11:18 am
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New "The Business Class Suite" [Master Thread]
QR announced today it will launch its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner passenger aircraft, featuring its eagerly awaited new Business Class Suite, on a number of key routes to Europe and Asia, starting with its Doha to Milan service on Friday 25 June 2021. Initial routes will be Doha to Athens, Barcelona, Dammam, Karachi, Kuala Lumpur, Madrid and Milan.
The Business Class Suite, transforms into a 79” fully-flat bed, offering elevated levels of comfort on board. Passengers can relax during their flight, knowing their personal mobile device is stored safely in a dedicated phone holder, equipped with a wireless charging technology that is compatible with both iOS and Android devices.
Arranged in a herringbone pattern, in a 1-2-1 configuration, each suite has direct aisle access with a sliding door to ensure the ultimate in privacy and comfort. Passengers seated in adjoining center suites can slide the privacy panels away at the touch of a button to create their very own enclosed private space.
Full press release: Boeing787-9 | Qatar Airways
Probably requires it's own thread (credit goes to opus99 for posting first in fleet thread).
The Business Class Suite, transforms into a 79” fully-flat bed, offering elevated levels of comfort on board. Passengers can relax during their flight, knowing their personal mobile device is stored safely in a dedicated phone holder, equipped with a wireless charging technology that is compatible with both iOS and Android devices.
Arranged in a herringbone pattern, in a 1-2-1 configuration, each suite has direct aisle access with a sliding door to ensure the ultimate in privacy and comfort. Passengers seated in adjoining center suites can slide the privacy panels away at the touch of a button to create their very own enclosed private space.
Full press release: Boeing787-9 | Qatar Airways
Probably requires it's own thread (credit goes to opus99 for posting first in fleet thread).
Jun 24, 2021, 5:21 pm
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Interesting, seems similar to the BA Club Suite configuration though I've never seen a configuration where the window seats are reverse herringbone and the aisles are herringbone.
Jun 24, 2021, 6:35 pm
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Jun 25, 2021, 2:31 am
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It would appear the new seat has allowed QR to bump up the cabin density.
With the 787-8, the seats are spaced every second window, which equates to a pitch distance of 48”.
From the 787-9 photo QR has supplied, the seats appear to be spaced (front to back) somewhere between 42” and 45” apart
With the 787-8, the seats are spaced every second window, which equates to a pitch distance of 48”.
From the 787-9 photo QR has supplied, the seats appear to be spaced (front to back) somewhere between 42” and 45” apart
Jun 25, 2021, 7:33 am
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Jun 25, 2021, 7:54 am
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Real talk though, on a full flight the lack of center overhead bins on A35K almost became a problem. Just like how having to wait for a lav is annoying when flying business, having to compete for bin space is not fun. I think the "feeling" of a larger cabin that you gain from taking away center overhead bins is not really worth it.
Perhaps a compromise to everyone would be if center overhead bins would actually come with individual air nozzles.
Jun 25, 2021, 10:57 am
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Another fantastical press release from Qatar. Seats look fine, but far from industry benchmark for a 787 interior. Never liked facing the aisle, and not sure how this is a material step up from products from BA/VS/UA on 787 in anything other than finishings.
And this is a 2-cabin aircraft, unlike the multiple product options on a UA 787s. 48 Business class seats, Premium Plus intl. economy, Economy Plus, and Economy.
Color me underwhelmed for QR’s 787 offerings.
And this is a 2-cabin aircraft, unlike the multiple product options on a UA 787s. 48 Business class seats, Premium Plus intl. economy, Economy Plus, and Economy.
Color me underwhelmed for QR’s 787 offerings.
Jun 25, 2021, 4:13 pm
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Jun 25, 2021, 10:48 pm
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Jul 5, 2021, 10:30 am
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Real talk though, on a full flight the lack of center overhead bins on A35K almost became a problem. Just like how having to wait for a lav is annoying when flying business, having to compete for bin space is not fun. I think the "feeling" of a larger cabin that you gain from taking away center overhead bins is not really worth it.
Perhaps a compromise to everyone would be if center overhead bins would actually come with individual air nozzles.
Perhaps a compromise to everyone would be if center overhead bins would actually come with individual air nozzles.