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SNAPSHOT: Qatar Airways 175 Doha to Oslo (Business Class)

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It’s time for another snapshot as we edge closer to the trip report, this time examining Qatar Airways 175 between Doha and Oslo.

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Transfer

Passengers were discharged from the plane, and cleared one of the main trsinsfrr and security areas

a large yellow stuffed animal with a lamp on its head

Lounge

A 6 hour layover was put in at the Al Mourange lounge. This was used as a comfort and rest stop as I was unwell at this point.

a large wet floor with a black ceiling and a black ceiling

a glass wall with a wall of lights and a large glass wall

a room with glass walls and a large window

a group of drinks and glasses on a counter

a room with blue chairs and a white wall with black and white patterned wall

a plate of food on a table

a display of pastries on a shelf

Boarding

Boarding was from the Lower C gates, requiring a bus transfer.

a group of people in a terminal

a group of people in an airport

The aircraft

It’s a Qatar Airways Boeing 787-8

an airplane on the tarmac

The Seat

This aircraft uses the the Collins Aerospace SuperDiamond seat. I was allocated seat 5A, but swapped for seat 1F to accommodate a family.

a tv on a table in a plane
5A

a seat with a seat belt and a pillow

a seat in a plane

a seat buttons on a table

In flight entertainment

A variant of the Thales Avant IFE system is installed. Interestingly, whilst the screen was a touch screen, it was a lot less responsive than the ones installed on the A350 aircraft.

a tv on a table

a screen shot of a television

Connectivity

Sita OnAir L band Connectivity was installed on this plane, with different Wi-fi options compared to other Services.

a screenshot of a phone

a screenshot of a phone

a screenshot of a phone

Food and Drink

Dine on Demand was offered on-board, with a breakfast and snack service offered.

a table with food on it

a plate of food on a table

a plate of burgers and fries

a cup of coffee and cookies on a plate

Landing

Qatar Airways 175 landed at Oslo Airport, with passengers deplaning at the F pier

a sign in a building

a man walking down a hallway with glass walls and a large window

The views

a group of airplanes on a runway

an airplane wing with a large engine

a view of a body of water and a land with clouds

a landscape with trees and clouds

a runway with a cloudy sky

The full review of Qatar Airways 175 will come soon!

 

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Comments

  1. Shatha says

    I enjoyed a great Experience at last flight on Qatar Airways , I enjoyed my flight on First Class and I hope to be repeated in the next flights.