Qatar Airways is under new management as of the last year, as longtime CEO Akbar Al Baker resigned, and was replaced by Badr Mohammed Al Meer.
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I was in the same (pooled) interview. Looking at my notes, he did NOT say it is going on the 779. He said it would go onto the aircraft which will be ordered in Q1 2025 through the tender process currently underway with Airbus and Boeing. We're therefore looking at 2028+.
One thing is right, QR Biz onboard and on the ground in DOH are outstanding and one if not the best in the industry. Believe me it hurts to say that but it is the fact.
Nevertheless a long haul First product is a great prospect. But personally an outstanding Biz product makes a First obsolete. QR should focus on what is has and stop visioning on money losing projects.
I'm sure they'll crunch the numbers very carefully. There are still ports that can support first class - London, Paris, NY, Tokyo, Sydney, etc - but to make it worth the premium they'll have to offer an exceptional product.