Review: Qatar Airways First Class 777-300ER Cairo To Doha

Wow - Brunello on a plane! Awesome!

Seems like they not only have the same seating as business class on the middle east first class, but the long haul business class beverage and food menu as well. Anyway I really enjoy the 777 business class product of Qatar.

I fly medium and long haul and Id rate their business class 777 > 787 >>> 330
- 777 have great food, service and seats.
- 787 have great food and service, but less space and when you lay flat, your legs are in a small tube.
- The 330 is far behind the other two. The food is not great, and unless Ive been very unlucky on my two attempts on that aircraft, the service is not as good. And the worst... The seats are not flat, so sleeping is not at all comfortable.

Luckily I can choose 330 or 777 from my primary origin, so now I avoid 330 if possible.

i would fly Qatar 777 to the US with you... maybe from CMB?

The seats are almost fully flat with a slight incline but not enough to prevent a good sleep. And they give you some nice mattress pads and pajamas on the flights to the US so it's quite comfy. The 787 cabin is pretty good as well but it's actually nice to be able to talk to your travel companion (if you have one) on the 777. Personally, sitting next to someone in business class >> sitting next to someone in economy and I've always made some great friends!

Can't wait to see what Qatar does to the 777 business class in the future.

Lucky, any thoughts on best seats in the 77W? I'm wondering if you thought the forward cabin or the rear cabin would be preferable. Thanks!

@ wln -- If traveling alone I think there's merit to taking a seat in the center section, since no one will have to step over you. Otherwise I'd go for anything except the first or last row in a cabin, just to minimize noise/galley light.

Do you have a pic of the seats reclined?

Looks very nice.
I just flew an Emirates 777 on a short 2 hour hop in business and your Qatar experience looks infinitely superior. The seating in EK is also denser: I was on one of the 2-class 777-300ERs, with five rows of business ahead of Door 2LR and one row behind. And it's 7 abreast. The seats recline amply but you never reach a fully flat, let alone horizontal configuration. And the food was decent but nowhere near as ample or elegant as what your pictures describe. Only the TV screens in EK were more impressive.

I agree with you lucky in that if you are traveling with someone, this configuration is the best. Plus I like facing fully forward.

Having flown IAD-DOH, I really liked the biz setup. Seat isn't quite as comfortable as CX, but they give you PJs and a mattress pad which helps. Billecart-Salmon champagne, very solid food, and decent service made me a happy camper. Definitely one of the best long haul biz products out there despite the seat.

Lucky, do you have a photo of the seat when converted into a flat bed?

Would like to see how it is when it is flat.

(or is this angled flat?)

Out of interest, did you spill that Moroccon vegetable harira soup or was it served to you like that?

"Qatar Airways offers an unbeatable product on their shorthaul flights"

Well, yes...though I wonder how much you'd like it on an A320 or A321...

Doesn't the bottle holder at least chill the water? I heard it did, unlike the ones on Emirates or Etihad...

@ wwk5d -- I've done the A320 as well, and it's comparable to what Etihad offers on their A320s as well. That being said, I do think Qatar does a better job with catering than Etihad.

@ Miles Down Under -- That's how it was served.

@ flyingfish -- Sorry, I don't but based on having reclined it all the way it seemed fully flat to me.

@ turgutbey -- I don't, sorry.

This will say more about me and my mind than anything else - but I roared with laughter at that bread basket picture 🙂

@ Auspointer -- ROFL, you're worse than I am!

NIce!!! Anxious for two round trips between EZE and GRU with this product.

I don't know what you guys are referring to in the bread photo but my gaydar went off the charts when I saw that guy in the safety video on my flight last month.

Recently flew from BKK to JFK via Doha on the 700-300er in biz class in the forward part of cabin, overall service and seat was fantastic, especially for the price compared to the more direct flights from Asia to NYC. Only minor issue was when in the Hamad airport lounge, they only have 4 showers in the men's washrooms, so if you are transiting you will probably have a long wait to freshen up before you next leg. The lounge btw was amazing, so spacious and peaceful. Finally the entertainment selection was superb, huge selection of the latest movies. Flying with them next week on same route

Hot Damn. Glenfiddich 15 and Godiva on a 3 hour flight? Qatar knows the way to my heart.

Lucky, are you much of a Scotch drinker? I'll pass on the Krug for a solid glass of something single malt any day of the week...

@ Jake P

Yes! Now we're talking

there must be a problem with the wine presentation. What they've classified as tempranillo is actually the sangioviese grape. I had the impression that there were some more mistakes in the wine presentation on the menu

Hi Ben -

I know this is a bit off-topic, but how did you feel traveling in Egypt. Prices are great right now, and I'd love to see the pyramids, sail up the nile from Luxor and dive in the Red Sea, but I am a bit worried about safety and hostility toward Americans. I'd love any perspective you can offer.

Thanks,

@ Tom -- Felt extremely comfortable there and extremely safe. Based on my experience they loved Americans, especially given how few are visiting nowadays. Made them more thankful than before, it seems. I'd definitely feel safe returning.

Thank you, @lucky!

Lucky- would you recommend the cabin number 1 or number 2 on QR 777's in business class?

Thanks!

@ Dassault7X -- I'd probably go with the forward one, since not everyone will pass you during boarding that way.

That Laduree and Godiva extras is god awesome!

HI,

For a single passenger , do you consider the QR 2-2-2 business to be a better product than etihad 1-2-1 business ?
i am traveling J alone from BKK to USA next week and i don t know which one to buy...
To be considered i am 1 flight to become ETIHAD Gold but since they changed the GUEST program i wonder if i should not move to ONEWORLD.

Thanks for your answer.

Great site Lucky. We are flying to Venice and back from Melbourne in May. Looking forward to the Busniss experience on Qatar. We are in 3A&B, so we have chosen well with your recommendations.
It's great to read an honest account. Thank you.
D & R