Qatar Airways’ ultra-luxurious business class, QSuites, is the most expensive business class option in the sky. Headquartered in Doha, Qatar, Qatar Airways launched QSuites in 2017. It became, and still is, one of the largest business-class options of all commercial airlines. At around $6,000 one way, the perks of flying in a QSuite can come with a hefty price tag.
Before the Flight
Before boarding, one important perk of opting for QSuite status is lounge access. If the flight goes through Doha, QSuite guests can visit Qatar’s flagship lounge, Al Mourjan Business Class lounge.
The lounge is one of the largest in the Middle East, offering visitors a buffet, sushi bar, and lots of seating. There are even sleeping pods and a water fountain to enhance pre-flight relaxation. Visitors can also take showers or use the meeting spaces inside the lounge.
On the Plane
Passengers flying in a Qsuite will enjoy having pre-boarding access. Once on the plane, your spacious suite includes an extra large seat, a small sitting bench, and a TV. Each QSuite also has a sliding door that increases the feeling of privacy, and a wide swivel desk tray to allow for working, writing, and more.
The seat lies flat into a bed, and the journey typically includes slippers, a hygiene kit, an eye mask, and sometimes pajamas.
Depending on the plane, the suites are likely in a 1-2-1 configuration. This means couples or duos flying together have the option to sit next to one another and make the single suite into a double, including the bed. The suite is also equipped with mood lighting, with passengers having control over its brightness.
In-flight Meals and Entertainment
Meals in business class on Qatar Airways, according to the airline’s website, are “freshly prepared” with locally sourced ingredients that are in season.
The menu changes throughout the year, and by route, but always includes a starter, soup, main dish, and dessert. It’s also served on china with flatware and a cloth napkin. Passengers’ dining trays are set by staff in QSuites.
An example of a meal in QSuites might be an heirloom tomato and burrata salad to start followed by a seasonal soup with bread. Then, for a main selection, passengers might expect lamb chops, mashed potatoes, and seasonal vegetables. Dessert could consist of a sweet biscuit with pistachio mousse and spiced plums.
Business class passengers are also invited to dine on demand. This means guests can decide what time they want to eat, instead of the standard meal time.
Entertainment in business class is similar to that of any class on Qatar but does feature larger screens. Passengers have the choice of various movies, TV shows, podcasts, games, and more during the flight.
All in all, one of the major attractions of QSuites is the space and the attention to detail. At upwards of $10,000 roundtrip, guests can expect to feel like they’re in a quaint mini-hotel room instead of a tight airplane suite.