Economy Class & Beyond

Qatar Airways to add more seats to Bangkok with Airbus A380s

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It seems that Qatar Airways is pushing out the boat in terms of capacity, where it'll be operating up to three of its four daily flights between Doha and Bangkok from the 25th October 2015. Qatar Airways Airbus A380s at Hamad International Airport, Doha - Image, Economy Class and Beyond QR832/QR837 will operate five times a week (Wednesday through Sunday) with an Airbus … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT – Qatar Airways A350 in Economy Class

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I've teased enough... so it's time for a quick snapshot of so, time for a quick snapshot of the Qatar Airways A350. First Impressions: Unlike is older bigger brother (the A380), this thing strikes a mix of a sleek design... and that badass sunglasses visor it has. Nice combo... and it works. That and the curvature of the wingtip looks pretty good to me. … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Qatar Airways Airbus A350

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It's Sunday (well Monday in Tokyo, but time is an illusion a person once said), so it must be time for some more airplane art. Well, what else could it be? Sitting in the sun of a Frankfurt afternoon is a Qatar Airways Airbus A350 preparing for its return journey to Doha... with your writer who boarded the plane later. Qatar Airways currently have four of these new … [Read more...]

So I finally pulled a Japan trip together…

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The real world for me has been more than a challenge recently - I'll be honest. So I'm in need of a holiday, and I'm going in July. When cups of coffee are your inspiration in the morning - it's time for a break. I must be mad, breaking one of my golden rules of not travelling during July/August. But away - I need a break. I've been fiddling around with Kayak for … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways Airbus A350s – to Philadelphia and beyond….

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Qatar Airways have been working with their Airbus A350s as they shuttle passengers back and forth between Doha and Frankfurt. Well, it seems the true use of these new aircraft is coming to the fore as they announce new routes for the Airbus A350 - and all three routes will be to the United States of America. Qatar Airways Airbus A350 - Image, Airbus. So here's the list of … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways takes its Athens operation 3 times daily

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Qatar Airways continues to expand its operations to Athens, with the announcement that the airline is to operate a three-times daily service between Doha and Athens. Qatar airways A330 landing at Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The Doha based airline will offer a 3rd daily flight operating late at night from the 1st June, adding an Airbus A320's worth of … [Read more...]

Delta vs The Middle East Three: Handbags at dawn

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The continuing war of words (or handbag fight) is in full swing with Delta (and by proxy, Airlines for America), vs Qatar and Emirates (and lets throw Etihad into the mix as well - better known as the Middle East Three). If you're not aware of the fight, check out the words that came out of Delta's CEO - Richard Anderson on Monday Delta, United and American vs Etihad, Qatar … [Read more...]