Qatar Airways

About Qatar Airways

• Qatar Airways is the state-owned flag carrier of Qatar.

• It was established on 22 November 1993.

• The airway’s operations started on 20 January 1994. Amman was first served in May 1994.

• The airline acquired a second-hand Boeing 747SP from Air Mauritius in 1996. It took delivery of the first A320 powered by Aero Engines V2500 on lease from SALE in February 1999.

• The company is headquartered in the Qatar Airways Tower in Doha.

• The company employs more than 40000 people of whom 24000 work directly for Qatar Airways.

• The carrier has been a member of the Oneworld alliance since October 2013.

With a massive fleet size of 177 latest-generation aircrafts, Qatar Airways serves mix of short, medium and long-haul segments to all the six continents. It’s the fastest growing airline. Qatar Airways alliances with one world, which is an airline alliance whose objective is to be the first-choice airline alliance for the worlds frequent international travelers. Qatar Airways subsidiaries are Al Maha Airways, The Qatar Aircraft Catering Company, Qatar Airways Holidays, United Media Int and Qatar Aviation Services.

Reasons to Fly With Qatar Airways

• On Air mobile service.

• Chef on service.

• Special meals.

• In-flight entertainment.

• In-flight magazine.

Is there WIFI on Qatar Airways ?

Qatar Airways doesn’t offer wifi on their 777s, which are the major backbone of their fleet, and also don’t offer wifi on most of their A320s, A330s & A340s. Qatar Airways uses OnAir for wifi on their other planes like the A350, A380, and 787 — on some other planes they charge based on usage. Qatar Airways gives premium passengers wifi vouchers.

Qatar Airways Different Classes

Qatar Airways First Class: This class is best suitable for the passengers looking better leg room and flatbed seats. These beds are equipped with massage functions and entertainment system. Qatar Airways A380s is the best for first class flight journey.

Qatar Airways Business Class: Qatar Airways booking for business class reveals passengers to fully flat horizontal beds and seats which recline up to 172 degrees with massage functions. The well trained cabin crew serves wines and champagne in business class.

Qatar Airways Economy Class: This class of Qatar Airways is awarded the best by Skytrax Awards in 2009 and 2010. Seats in this class have pitch up to 34 inches. Qatar Airways economy class offers seat-back TV screens on all Qatar Airways flights.

Qatar Airways Exclusive Services

• Amicable hospitality

• Audio-video on-demand service

• Well trained highly educated cabin crew

• Special service for pregnant woman

• Care for unaccompanied minors

• Disability and medical services

• Wheel chair service

Qatar Airways Online Check In

Qatar Airways online check in is opened 48 hours before the flight departure and closes 90 minutes prior. Qatar Airways online check in for flights from US and Doha opens before 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure. Travelers flying from Baghdad, Basra or Shiraz would not be able to use the Qatar Airways web check in.

Qatar Airways Airport Check In

Passengers who have Qatar Airways booking need to check in at the airport 3 hours before the flight departure time and closes one hour before flight take-off. To make the process smooth passengers should keep passports, booked tickets, boarding passes and visa (if required) handy.

Qatar Airways Flight Status Updates

To check the Qatar Airways flight status updates, passengers would need the route&the flight number.

Qatar Airways Baggage Allowance

Qatar Airways baggage allowance is best among its class for all booking. The airline has free baggage allowance for both check in and cabin.

Flights to and from Brazil–2 bags (32 kg each)

Flights between Brazil and Argentina and All other flights to and from Argentina, Canada, and the U.S.:

• First & Business Class: 2 bags (32 Kg each) and maximum dimensions of 158 cm

• Economy Class: 2 bags (23 Kg each)and maximum dimensions of 158 cm

Flights between Doha and Casablanca

• First & Business Class: Passengers are allowed to carry 60 Kg and maximum dimensions of 300cm

• Economy Class: Passengers are allowed to carry 45 Kg and maximum dimensions of 300 cm

Flights from Africa

• First & Business Class: Passengers are allowed to carry 65 Kg and maximum dimensions of 300cm

• Economy Class: Passengers are allowed to carry 45 Kg and maximum dimensions of 300 cm

Flights to and from all other destinations

• First & Business Class: Passengers are allowed to carry 50 Kg with maximum dimensions of 300 cm

• Economy Class: Passengers are allowed to carry 30 Kg and maximum dimensions of 300 cm

For Infants from any destination

Passengers who are travelling with infants are allowed to carry the baggage as follows

• Flights to and from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, and the USA: Carry 1 bag up to 23 Kg should not exceed 115 cm

• Flights to and from all other destinations – allowed to carry 1 bag up to 10 Kg that should not exceed 115 cm

Hand baggage allowance

• First Class& Business Class:Two bags up to the total weight of 15 Kg

• Economy Class: Two bags up to the total weight of 15 Kg

Qatar Airways baggage allowance can be extended too by paying a nominal cost.

In Flight Food & Drinks Qatar Airways

Passengers with Qatar Airways booking are revealed to world class fine dining with special cuisine prepared by the chef on board. The airline is awarded multiple times for its excellent onboard cuisine for short, medium and long-haul flights.

Highlights of Qatar Airways food and drinks are:

• Extraordinary cuisine designed by world-renowned chefs

• Unique and diverse business and first class menu

• Perfect alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage to accompany the perfect meal