Qatar Airways’ flagship business class offering is the Qsuite. The industry-leading Qsuite has won countless awards and has become a firm favorite with business class passengers around the world. With superior comfort and luxuries, Qatar Airways markets its Qsuites as ‘First in Business,’ highlighting the increasingly blurred boundaries between first and business class cabins across the industry.

However, not all of Qatar Airways’ aircraft are equipped with the Qsuite. Therefore, for passengers who are desperate to experience the award-winning business class, it is important to know which aircraft do, and also how to spot which aircraft do not, feature the Qsuite.

But first, what makes the Qatar Airways Qsuite so special? The Qsuite cabin’s unique layout means that it can be transformed into a social space for two or more travelers if needed, allowing passengers to work, dine, and socialize together at 40,000 ft. Each private suite features a fully lie-flat bed, ambient lighting, generous storage capacity, and a closing door for total privacy.

Luxurious touches such as a turndown service, sleepwear provided by The White Company, Diptype-branded amenity kits, fine dining, and exceptional customer service all make for an unforgettable journey in the height of luxury.

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Which aircraft are equipped with the Qsuite?

Qatar Airways’ fleet is made up of a variety of aircraft types, some of which are guaranteed to feature the Qsuite. However, with other aircraft types within the fleet, the flagship business class cabin is only offered on certain aircraft.

For example, all of Qatar Airways’ Airbus A350-1000s offer the Qsuite, as do all of the carrier’s Boeing 787-9s (although these aircraft feature a slightly different Qsuite to the standard offering, featuring a herringbone layout). The Qsuite is also found on many of Qatar Airways’ Airbus A350-900s, Boeing 777-200LRs, and Boeing 777-300ERs.

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In terms of the number of each aircraft type currently equipped with the Qsuite, the latest data from Premium-flights.com shows that Qatar Airways currently has 92 aircraft in its fleet featuring the award-winning business class cabin. Passengers looking to guarantee a Qsuite should opt to fly on the carrier’s Airbus A350-1000 or the Boeing 787-9, as shown in the table below:

*non-standard Qsuite herringbone layout

Qatar Airways’ Qsuite is not featured on any of the airline’s Boeing 787-8s, Airbus A330s, or Airbus A380s, or on any of its narrowbody aircraft, such as the Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A320, and Airbus A321. Qatar Airways’ 787-8s, A330s, and A380s are among the oldest aircraft in the carrier’s fleet, so it is unlikely they will be retrofitted to feature the Qsuite.

When booking a flight, passengers can tell from the seat map if the business class cabin they are traveling in is the Qsuite cabin or not. Qsuites are found in a 1-2-1 layout in business class, while Qatar Airways’ older business class offering comes in a 2-2-2 layout.

Photo: Qatar Airways

It is worth remembering that last-minute aircraft changes for operational reasons may mean that even the best-laid plans to fly in the Qsuite can go wrong. However, even Qatar Airways’ older business class cabin, including that found onboard its narrowbody aircraft, still offers a luxurious and memorable experience, with fully lie-flat beds and the carrier’s exceptional onboard service.

Qatar Airways also has a Qsuite guarantee, entitling passengers due to be traveling on a Qsuite-equipped aircraft to a free flight change within 21 days or a full refund if the aircraft is changed to one with the carrier’s business class cabin.

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Where does Qatar Airways fly its Qsuite-equipped aircraft?

With such a vast network of over 170 destinations, Qatar Airways’ Qsuite-equipped aircraft are regularly seen at destinations worldwide, from East Asia and Oceania to North America and South America. Among the routes currently flown by Qsuite-equipped aircraft from the carrier’s hub at Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) are:

• Africa
  • Cairo (CAI)
  • Lagos (LOS)
  • Nairobi (NBO)
  • Johannesburg (JNB)
• Asia
  • Bangkok (BKK)
  • Beijing (PKX)
  • Bengaluru (BLR)
  • Denpasar (DPS)
  • Hanoi (HAN)
  • Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
  • Manila (MNL)
  • Mumbai (BOM)
  • Osaka (KIX)
  • Seoul Incheon (ICN)
  • Singapore (SIN)
  • Tokyo Narita (NRT)
• Europe
  • Amsterdam (AMS)
  • Barcelona (BCN)
  • Berlin (BER)
  • Frankfurt (FRA)
  • London Heathrow (LHR)
  • Madrid (MAD)
  • Manchester (MAN)
  • Milan (MXP)
  • Munich (MUC)
  • Oslo (OSL)
  • Paris (CDG)
• Middle East

• North America
  • Atlanta (ATL)
  • Boston (BOS)
  • Chicago (ORD)
  • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
  • Houston (IAH)
  • Los Angeles (LAX)
  • New York (JFK)
  • Miami (MIA)
  • Montreal (YUL)
  • San Francisco (SFO)
  • Seattle (SEA)
  • Washington (IAD)
• Oceania
  • Adelaide (ADL)
  • Auckland (AKL)
  • Brisbane (BNE)
  • Melbourne (MEL)
• South America

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Qsuite Next Gen – coming soon

At the Farnborough International Airshow 2024, Qatar Airways introduced its Qsuite Next Gen. This latest iteration of the carrier’s award-winning business class will feature fully customizable Quad Suites and Companion Suites, 4K OLED Panasonic Astrova inflight entertainment systems, and increased space and privacy in each suite.

When revealing Qatar Airways’ Qsuite Next Gen, the airline’s Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said,

“We are excited to have finally revealed the long-awaited Qsuite Next Gen at the Farnborough International Airshow. Qatar Airways has once again raised the bar for its award-winning product, the Qsuite. We look forward to welcoming media and partners to our stand throughout the week to experience the future of business class travel with the World’s Best Business Class onboard the World’s Best Airline.”

Photo: Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways plans to launch its Qsuite Next Gen commercially with the introduction of the Boeing 777-9 to its fleet. The oneworld carrier originally placed an order for 40 777-9s, with a further 20 ordered at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024. At the time of the increased order, Al-Meer went on to say,

“Qatar Airways is proud to announce an expansion to the existing Boeing 777X aircraft order with an additional 20, totaling 94 Boeing 777X aircraft. We, as the World’s Best Airline, are an industry leader and operate one of the youngest fleets, offering unparalleled innovation and quality. Keeping an eye on the future, we continue to ensure that all Qatar Airways passengers are only met with the best products and services available in the industry.”

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Qatar Airways was founded in 1993, commencing operations one year later. Since then, the carrier has grown steadily, capitalizing on the growing market for connecting services via the Middle East. Qatar Airways joined the oneworld alliance in 2013, and today boasts a fleet of over 225 passenger aircraft, made up of the following aircraft types:

• Airbus A320 x 28
• Airbus A330-200 x 3
• Airbus A330-300 x 7
• Airbus A350-900 x 34
• Airbus A350-1000 x 24
• Airbus A380 x 8
• Boeing 737 MAX 8 x 9
• Boeing 777-200LR x 7
• Boeing 777-300ER x 57
• Boeing 787-8 x 30
• Boeing 787-9 x 19.

Photo: Hamad International AIrport

Qatar Airways is based at Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH), which opened in 2014 and has won countless awards for its exceptional design and innovative passenger experience. The airline now carries more than 30 million passengers per year and has become a key component of Qatar’s global identity.

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