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Qatar Airways is Named the World’s Best Airline for the Seventh Time in 2022


Skytrax has named Qatar Airways the World’s Best Airline for the seventh time in 2022. I can tell you from my personal experience that I absolutely loved the two (2) times to date that I’ve flown roundtrip on Qatar Airways from Atlanta, GA USA to Doha, Qatar then continued onward from Doha, Qatar to Tbilisi, Georgia. Both trips were in 2018 on Qatar’s A350 which was my first time flying on the A350 aircraft as well as my first time flying on Qatar Airways.


In both instances I purchased economy class tickets on Qatar. The closer we got to my departure date, open seats were available in first class and Qatar was offering rather decent fares to upgrade to first class seating. Typically, I would not have entertained the thought of purchasing the upgrade using money for the flight, but it was a 13.5-hour flight, and I did not want to be jammed up in economy class and try to sleep if I could upgrade and enjoy the flatbed seat and enjoy the other amenities that came with it. So, I went for it and I’m glad that I did.


I must say that I was more than pleasantly surprised of the service and comfort of my first-class experience on Qatar’s A350 from Atlanta to Doha. Although the seat looks average for a first-class cabin, it was comfortable. You’re given a nice amenity kit along with designer lounge wear that you can change into for maximal comfort for the long-haul flight. The real luxury or over-the-top satisfaction was the service. In first-class you have a cabin flight attendant who is assigned to only a few seats to ensure maximal service and comfort. This was a good strategy on Qatar’s behalf to ensure that the cabin crew was not over-worked and to ensure the best quality of service to the customer.


My assigned flight attendant welcomed me on-board, showed me the features of my seat and ensured that I was comfortable and asked if I wanted anything to drink from the menu. I ordered the signature drink that was shown and recommended, and it was outstanding. I managed to guzzle down a few of them before taking-off. Prior to take-off my attendant informed me whenever I wanted to go to sleep that he would prepare my bed. Yes, you heard me correctly, he would provide a turndown service by putting the padding, sheets, and blanket on my bed. He also gave me a nice menu with a nice selection and said that I can order and eat at any time, and I could eat and drink as often as I like. Well, I loved this. Not that I would overeat and work him to death but the concept and service itself was gratifying. This meant that I could watch movies, sleep, and wake up to eat whenever I wanted instead of being on a cabin crew’s schedule to feed the passengers. It was not the standard that the other airlines have where they feed you like cattle, finish their work for a little while and go disappear to relax. Needless to say, I thanked him for the information and relaxed as we took-off to the skies.


I watched a movie in comfort and adjusted my tinted window shade with the button to tint by a percentage or completely darken to the outside. As I did this in comfort, I did what Trottin’ Rod does…I got tired and was ready to go to sleep. So, I called my flight attendant, and he made my bed as I went to put on my loungewear. I came back to a bed waiting for me to go “night-night”, and “night-night” I went.


After awakening from a good nap on my first-class flatbed seat, I was able to immediately order what I wanted to eat. So, the process began with a starter plate and continued to the main course and dessert. I must stay that the food was tasty, and the presentation was great. All-in-all, my first-class experience on Qatar Airlines was very pleasant and I had absolutely no complaints at all.

I’d like to experience this first-class service on Qatar Airlines again soon. Since Qatar is hosting the 2022 World-Cup next week, I’m sure that many will experience the fine service that Qatar Airlines offers.


In addition, I must also add that the Doha Airport was immaculate. Qatar did an outstanding job in developing and providing world-class service at a world-class airport. Other countries and airlines should take lessons from what was done to deliver such a quality airport to all its passengers and not just first-class passengers. Well done, Qatar and Qatar Airlines!!!

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