Quantcast

Qatar Airways set to unveil new first-class suite prototype

Airline Stocks To Keep An Eye On - April 28th
Report: JetBlue, United Mulling Partnership
New First-Class Suites, Futuristic Aircraft and the Top Air Travel News From April 2025
Southwest Airlines Announces Reimagined Fare Products, New Benefits for Rapid Rewards Credit Cardmembers and Tier Member Customers
United CEO calls Trump's tariffs a 'chess game'
Flight tickets from Srinagar remain exorbitantly high despite aviation ministry request
RTX Q1 Earnings & Sales Beat Estimates, Increase Year Over Year
Delta faces federal investigation as it scraps hundreds of flights for fifth straight day
Coalition pledges to remove EV tax break two days after Dutton ruled out scrapping it – as it happened
Adani’s airport unit seeks $750 million loan from global banks
GE Aerospace affirms outlook; CEO met with Trump to discuss tariffs
Flight made emergency landing in Denver after reported animal strike and engine fire
General Dynamics says G800 jet receives FAA, EASA certifications
Archer unveils plans for NYC air-taxi network in partnership with United Airlines
United Airlines doubles down on Chicago roots with new O'Hare billboards
ICAO Proposes ‘Journey Pass’ Biometric ID Boarding
Gatwick airport strikes, Easter 2025: will my flight be cancelled?
Boarding passes and check-in could be scrapped in air travel shake-up
European air traffic warning means summer delays for holidaymakers
The EU rule change that could affect millions of Brits when their flight is delayed or cancelled
Delta Earnings Land Soon. Why They’re Key for Airline Stocks and the Economy.
Avelo Airlines to Operate Deportation Flights, Hiring Flight Attendants
Travel chaos 2025: all the strikes and disruption expected across Europe
Qatar Airways accelerates Starlink wifi implementation
Southwest Airlines extends flight schedule through early April 2025
Cathay Pacific reaches 3,400 pilots this year, with low resignation rate of 2.9%
Qatar Airways Nears Boeing 777 Fleet-Wide Starlink Upgrade
United receives FAA approval for first Starlink-equipped planes
50 New Routes Launching In April 2025
Qantas launches mammoth Asia flight sale including Bali and Japan
Qatar Airways set to unveil new first-class suite prototype
Research
Webp txr36ytg6uuvd13i8xrjnuempd4m
Gary Leff Chief Financial Officer | View from the Wing

Last June, Qatar Airways announced plans to eliminate its long-haul first class product, currently available only on Airbus A380 aircraft and ex-Cathay Pacific 777s. The airline's new CEO, Badr Mohammed Al Meer, revealed in March that they would introduce a new first class product for the new planes they plan to order.

Qatar Airways is renowned for its business class offerings but lacks a comparable first class product. The space and ground services provided do not match those of other airlines' first class cabins. "When I’ve flown Qatar’s first class I’ve been escorted from the aircraft on arrival in Doha from plane through immigration formalities," one passenger noted. The design aesthetic of Qatar’s first class al Safwa lounge has also been praised, with some commenting that it "looks like a museum" due to pieces on loan from the Museum of Islamic Art.

Currently, Qatar's short-haul flights are marketed as economy and first class, featuring standard business class seats but with access to first-class lounges. Their Airbus A380 first class offers an open design with two rows of four abreast seating and no doors—features available in their business class on many widebody aircraft.

Get the Newsletter
Sign-up to receive weekly round up of news from Sky Industry News
By submitting, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By providing your phone number you are opting in and consenting to receive recurring SMS/MMS messages, including automated texts, to that number from our short code. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to end. SMS opt-in will not be sold, rented, or shared.

The long-term plan includes retiring the Airbus A380. Rather than introducing a top-end first-class product to compete with Gulf rivals like Emirates, Etihad, or European carriers Lufthansa and Air France, Qatar had initially planned to eliminate long-haul first class due to insufficient additional revenue generated by extra perks.

In March, Al Meer stated that the new first-class seat was "70%-80% done." He now reports that he will be shown a prototype of the new seat this Thursday. This seat will be featured only on new aircraft; today, Qatar Airways ordered 20 more Boeing 777-9s and may still order Airbus A350s.

With Qatar Airways unveiling the next generation of its QSuites business class this week—improving on its already world-leading product—expectations are high for the new first-class offering. While it may not feature showers or spaciousness akin to Singapore Airlines and Etihad's Airbus A380s, it is anticipated to rank among the world's top products.

Organizations Included in this History
More News

Memphis International Airport (MEM) once served as a significant hub for Delta Air Lines, but today it is primarily recognized as a major cargo hub, known as the FedEx Superhub.

Jul 11, 2025

The United States Air Force (USAF) has formally integrated the Embraer A-29C, also known as the Super Tucano, into its curriculum at Edwards Air Force Base in California.

Jul 11, 2025

Porter Airlines, Canada's largest airline without unionized pilots, is facing a potential shift as its pilots are considering joining the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA).

Jul 11, 2025

Airport security is a topic often surrounded by myths and misconceptions.

Jul 11, 2025

In early 2024, a significant incident involving Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 brought attention to Boeing's manufacturing processes.

Jul 11, 2025

On June 28th, an Air France Airbus A350 flight from Paris to Chicago was forced to return after passing Iceland.

Jul 11, 2025