The second-best airline in the world is dropping the most luxurious cabin seat that made it iconic.<\/p>\n
CEO Akbar Al Baker stated during a Saturday interview in Istanbul that Qatar Airways’ next-generation long-haul aircraft won’t have first-class beds.<\/p>\n
Given that Qatar’s business-class service offers many of the same benefits, he argues that investing in the most opulent seats is not worth the returns.<\/p>\n
Once the airline ultimately retires all 10 of its Airbus SE A380s, which still have eight first-class seats, these aircraft will be the largest ones it operates.<\/p>\n
Over time, carriers have made cabin classes more flexible, fitting premium economy between rows of business and economy seats.<\/p>\n
First class has continued to be more of a marketing ploy that corporate customers reserve for top executives or that draws regular passengers looking to splurge on an unforgettable travel experience.<\/p>\n
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The second-best airline in the world is dropping the most luxurious cabin seat that made it iconic.<\/p>\n
Qatar Airways will not provide first-class seating on its future Boeing Co 777X aircraft<\/h2>\n
CEO Akbar Al Baker stated during a Saturday interview in Istanbul that Qatar Airways’ next-generation long-haul aircraft won’t have first-class beds.<\/p>\n
Given that Qatar’s business-class service offers many of the same benefits, he argues that investing in the most opulent seats is not worth the returns.<\/p>\n
Once the airline ultimately retires all 10 of its Airbus SE A380s, which still have eight first-class seats, these aircraft will be the largest ones it operates.<\/p>\n
Over time, carriers have made cabin classes more flexible, fitting premium economy between rows of business and economy seats.<\/p>\n
First class has continued to be more of a marketing ploy that corporate customers reserve for top executives or that draws regular passengers looking to splurge on an unforgettable travel experience.<\/p>\n
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