Health & Life Magazine April 2017

Facebook, ensuring that no one missed out
on the airline’s historic moment.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His
Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker said: “This
new product, an unrivalled enhancement of
our already award-winning Business Class
cabin, will absolutely challenge industry
norms and expectations. This is truly the
future of premium travel, and I am delighted
at the reaction from our travellers, media
and industry experts. In this, our 20th year,
I am proud to still be leading the industry in
terms of innovation and ambition to ensure
we continue to offer our passengers the absolute
best in both product and service.”
During the ceremony, during which a
replica cabin of the aircraft was unveiled to
much applause, guests were able to see the
new QSuite cabin first-hand, as Qatar Airways
cabin crew greeted guests and showcased
the many new and exciting features.
In particular, the unique family-suite is
perfect for guests who want to experience
the option of travelling with loved ones in
a social setting that has never before been
offered to families. The reveal moment can
be viewed online at https://www.facebook.
com/qatarairways.
His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, hosted
a press conference with media from Europe,
Asia, the Middle East and the United
States, all of whom came to learn about
the uniquely patented QSuite. Worldwide
media coverage of the QSuite launch unanimously
proclaimed the new product as
ground-breaking.
His Excellency Sheikh Saoud Bin Abdulrahman
Al-Thani commented: “This is a
world-class reveal for a world-class product
and I am honoured to be present for this
momentous occasion. We are proud of this
achievement.”
In addition to the industry’s first-ever
double bed, the new seat design features
privacy panels that stow away, allowing
passengers in adjoining seats to create their
own private room. Adjustable panels and
movable TV monitors on the centre four
seats allow colleagues, friends or families
travelling together to transform their space
into a private suite, giving them the opportunity
to work, dine and socialise together.
These new features provide the ultimate
customisable travel experience that enables
passengers to create an environment that
suits their own unique needs.
Known for pioneering industry firsts,
Qatar Airways is the national carrier of the
State of Qatar, and is one of the fastest growing
airlines operating one of the youngest
fleets in the world. Qatar Airways has a
modern fleet of 194 aircraft flying to more
than 150 key business and leisure destinations
across six continents.
The airline was awarded the World’s Best
Business Class by Skytrax in 2016, and its
home hub, Hamad International Airport,
was also recently honoured with five stars
at the Skytrax World Airport Awards.