Not long after Qatar Airways announced that it would be offering a non-stop service between Auckland and Doha*, our clients travelling in Business Class to the UK / Europe started asking “when will Qsuite be coming?”. From June 2019 we welcomed the QSuite to the New Zealand market.
(*Note: Due to the impact of Covid-19, Qatar Airways is currently flying via Adelaide to Doha but from 1 September the direct service between Auckland and Doha returns).
What is the Qsuite?
Many Business Class travellers will be familiar with the concept of a First Class suite. Privacy is enhanced with a sliding door providing an enclosed personal space while travelling. The Qsuite brings that First Class experience to the Business Class cabin, and more.
Qsuite features the industry’s first-ever double bed available in Business Class (pictured below), as well as private cabins for up to four people with privacy panels that stow away, allowing passengers in adjoining seats to create their own private room (pictured above), a first of its kind in the industry.
Adjustable panels and movable TV monitors on the centre four seats allow colleagues, friends or families travelling together to transform their space into a private suite, allowing them to work, dine and socialise together. These new features provide the ultimate customisable travel experience that enables passengers to create an environment that suits their own unique needs.
Will I get the Qsuite on all Qatar Airways flights to the UK / Europe?
The Qsuite is being progressively fitted to Qatar Airways’ Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 fleets. The challenge in the current environment is that in order to meet demand aircraft can be swapped out to non-Q-Suite versions. Generally however, the Q-Suite is the standard option on Qatar Airways flights to and from New Zealand.
At the moment, with high demand and limited capacity it can be challenging to find Business Class seats with Qatar Airways. Read more about The Best Time to Book Business Class Airfares to the UK and Europe.
Are Some of the Seats Rear Facing?
Yes the cabin is configured with forward and rear facing seats. The feedback we have received from our clients who have travelled in the rear facing seats (on flights between Doha and the UK / Europe) is that it is no different to the traditional forward facing set-up. If you have a strong preference however, please be sure to ask your Fine Travel Consultant for a forward facing seat.
Business Class Lounge Access in Auckland
Qatar Airways Business Class passengers will generally have Business Class lounge access in Auckland (as well as throughout their journey) although this has been affected by Covid-19. Read more in this article: Which Business Class lounge does Qatar Airways use at Auckland Airport.
Qatar Qsuite Business Class Specials to the UK / Europe
As with Qatar Airways’ current Business Class specials to the UK / Europe, you can find the latest Qsuite specials on the Fine Travel website.