Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways' new plane battles jet lag with ambient light, hospital-grade air filters

A sleek new plane designed with customer comfort in mind hit the skies this weekend.<p>Qatar Airways unleashed its new A350-1000 with premium airplane upgrades on Saturday between London and Doha, Qatar.<p>The new aircraft boasts millions of ambient anti-jet lag LED lights, hospital-grade air filters, …

Airlines

Onboard Qatar Airways A350-1000 Inaugural Flight Toulouse to Doha

It has been a whirlwind week, and I have been out of action on the blog most of the week. Reason? I was in Toulouse to attend the delivery of the …

Airlines

Review: Qatar Airways Qsuites Business Class 777 Doha To New York

Due to the delay on my Yerevan to Doha flight, I had to spend the night in Doha. My flight the following morning was departing at 8AM, so I got to …

Airlines

Qatar Airways' Privilege Club goes online-only - Wandering Aramean

There are good reasons to deliver a self-service model for customers where that can deliver (substantially) all of the benefits of a human-driven …

Airlines

The Airlines That Serve The Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks

A lot of focus is put on which airlines serve the best champagne in first & business class, though obviously not everyone drinks. While airlines will …

Airlines

Emirates Airline boss reveals that the nastiest feud in the airline industry could kill his $76 billion Boeing order

Emirates Airline president Sir Tim Clark believes the US aviation industry could become a victim of the trade dispute centered around the Open Skies agreements that govern air travel between the US and the United Arab Emirates where his airline is based.<p>The US Airlines led by American, Delta, and …

Aviation

Onboard Qatar Airways New A350-1000

Airbus has delivered the world’s first A350-1000 widebody airliner to launch customer Qatar Airways at a delivery event in Toulouse, France.<p>The …

Airlines

Meet the A350-1000 - a game-changer with the 'quietest twin-aisle cabin in the skies'

Airlines & aviation<p>Qatar Airways has become the first customer of the brand new Airbus A350-1000, an aircraft hailed as a game-changer for long-haul …

News (Ireland)

Both international airlines running in Canberra named among the most on-time in Australia

Both international airlines flying out of Canberra have been named among the most on-time in Australia during 2017.<p>Singapore Airlines and Qatar …

Delta Airlines

How Qatar Airways Promises to Combat Jet Lag with A350-1000

Qatar Airway’s latest aircraft, the A350-1000, entered service today between Doha and London. The new aircraft is equipped with several measures to …

Airlines

Will Air Italy Join Oneworld?

A few days ago I wrote about Air Italy revealing their rapid expansion plans. The airline was formerly known as Meridiana, and Qatar Airways now owns …

Aer Lingus

DLD 181: Akbar's busy week - Wandering Aramean

The A350-1000 is finally in customer hands. Qatar Airways took deliver of its first this week and threw a massive party to celebrate. Maybe they …

Airlines

Qatar Airways' First A350-900 With Qsuites Will Be Flying Shortly

The first plane to feature Qatar Airways’ excellent Qsuites business class was the 777-300ER, and the product debuted between Doha and London as of …

Airlines

The curious world of papal flights, from 'Shepherd One' to double beds in the sky

One might have thought having the blessing of God’s representative on Earth would be enough to make a success of an airline.<p>But as Alitalia circles the drain, desperate for a buyer to pluck it from oblivion, it appears being the Pope’s favourite airline is not always enough.<p>The Italian flag carrier …

Aer Lingus

LAUNCHING MONDAY …. our biggest ever mileage giveaway!

We have got together with Qatar Airways to run another exclusive competition. On Monday we will be launching <b>the most generous mileage competition we</b> …

Airlines

Routes: Alaska adds/subtracts, United, Air India, Finnair, Emirates, Lufthansa + more

This week's most important air route developments<p>In route news, Alaska Airlines drops some San Francisco routes; United reveals plans for deployment of its first new 737 MAX 9s; Air India will add flights to San Francisco; Finnair extends its SFO and Chicago schedules; Emirates puts its largest …

Los Angeles

Can Qatar Airways Revolutionize Economy?

Qatar Airways’ CEO, Akbar Al Baker, is probably the most prolific person in the airline industry. He has a big mouth and says a lot of things that …

Airlines

Fly Qatar Airways Qsuites for Less Than $2K R/T

You can fly over 26 hours in Qatar Airways’ latest Qsuite Business Class for less than $2,000. One Mile at a Time notes an incredible round-trip fare …

Muscat

OPINION: Qatar Airways must choose wisdom over hubris

If anyone thought Qatar Airways chief Akbar Al Baker, eight months into a Gulf blockade on the carrier, might choose to adopt a more diplomatic tone …

Etihad Airways

Wanna Be a Player At CPAC? Write a Check First.

How a six-figure payment from one interest group scored it a panel and promotion from the yearly conservative confab.<p>As the Conservative Political …

CPAC

Emirates boss warns the US against Open Skies renegotiation

Emirates (EK, Dubai Int'l) CEO Tim Clark has warned American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines not to pursue a renegotiation of the Open …

Flying

Amazing Qatar Airways Business Class Fare From Muscat To New York

There are good Qatar Airways business class fares (like the ones I wrote about yesterday), and then there are incredible Qatar Airways business class …

Muscat

Great Deal: $793 Qatar Airways A380 Business Class - Middle East To Bangkok Round Trip...

There’s no question Qatar Airways delivers one of the best business class experiences, both in the sky and on the ground. The airline is offering …

Business Class

Qatar's focus on large twins keeps A380s on hold

Qatar Airways is not looking to firm up any of its Airbus A380 options, as it prepares to put its first A350-1000 into service.

Heathrow

Qatar Airways Plans To Start An Airline In India

Qatar Airways has yet again stated that the airline is interested in starting an airline in India. The CEO of Qatar made a similar statement last …

Flying

Fear and anger from fans about changes in the Bundesliga

German soccer fans are increasingly unhappy about changes in the Bundesliga, including Monday night games, video assistance, questionable sponsorship …

Soccer

Is Qatar's Qsuite business class about to get a little less private?

Qatar will lop a few inches off the height of its Qsuite business class doors in an evolution of the design for its forthcoming Boeing 777X fleet. …

Airlines

Travel News: February 23, 2018

<b>Airbnb introduces deluxe products, expanded listings and loyalty program</b><br>Travel Weekly<p>Ten years after it launched, Airbnb on Thursday announced new …

France

Good Qatar Airways Business Class Fares From The US To Asia (Including Qsuites!)

Qatar Airways is known for their excellent business class fares, which can be a great way to accrue miles with any of their oneworld partner airlines …

Los Angeles

German arrested over alleged drug smuggling

Customs and Excise Office personnel at Ngurah Rai International Airport have arrested a German national over his alleged attempt to smuggle various …

Crime