One correction. In the garden I said “UAE” rather than “Qatar”. Since that was where I filmed the voiceover, I must have slipped that in there by mistake
Qatar Airways is the best airline in the world for me and i have treated myself to the Al Safwa lounge a few times (on flights between Doha and Abu Dhabi and its heaven). Qatar Airways - i love your brand, your service, your quality
They only have an F cabin on the their small 380 fleet (which won't be around too much longer as new aircraft arrive) and like 4 or 5 777-300ERs they took over from CX. The business class actually varies pretty widely based on what aircraft you're on with them.
@John Iii Honestly I've been on so many business class WITHOUT CLOSING DOORS im completely ok with that open seat on a 1.2.1 plane with some great food
Very thorough review, the lounge looked amazing, food selection very appealing. The entire airport looked very interesting and innovative. The gardens are truly lovely and pretty opulent. That plane had the most luxurious bathroom I’ve ever seen. The food looks divine. This review was fantastic!
This overall airport's design and its luxury services are way beyond the services, design, quality, etc. of Dubai DXB Airport. Although, the First Class design, services, privacy, etc. of Emirates A380s are way beyond Qatar Airways. WOW!
loved all your reviews, rich in details and from a real passenger-perspective... the editing work goes well with the narrative... everything is perfect
AWWW damn bro you beat me to it. I just took a round trip 1st class 777 BA JFK to Turkey. They fed me so much I had to turn down breakfast. I can't wait to try this 1st class. Great video Mr Shea.
Thanks for such detailed descriptions. It makes it all very interesting. Especially the airport. Which is usually skimmed over. I'm glad you enjoyed your flight and thanks for taking us with you. So I enjoyed your video and have a wonderful day.
That was one of the most thorough reviews of QR's A380 First Class experience I've seen. I experienced it flying the opposite direction, from BKK, where we had two meal services. The food was very good although not spectacular as it is on Emirates. I think you missed the shared First Class / Business Class lounge in the back half of the cabin. The IFE interface was troublesome which I thought was due to the age of the aircraft. It's funny to see almost every passenger taking videos of the Al Safwa lounge - that's how awesome it is.
The Al Safwa lounge is incredible! And yea I did miss out on the lounge. On a flight under 6 hours I was too busy enjoying my seat. Maybe I’ll get the chance to try it again!
Been on their business class from Colombo to doha Doha to Montréal Canada. Service was excellent on Q suite. Ate so much specially cashew nuts ..and lots of liquor... Pajama set was really comfy... Best thing was ..u could have your food any time and any number of times u want ...unlike in economy
I have become an avid follower of your detailed and very entertaining in-flight videos. Everything about them holds my attention making it easy to sit back, get comfortable and let the video do its thing. I also believe that your phrasing and (non) accent indicative of the Bay Area, where I am from, makes me feel very much like I'm listening to someone with whom I am familiar or have known a long time.
To add on to this - CEO of QR - Akbar Al Baker - is the Chairman of Oneworld, and is trying to build Doha into an Oneworld mega hub. So, he is having Oneworld airlines take over from QR on select frequencies
Great content man, I love the detail you put into your videos and video length. I really got a great feel of the Qatar A380 first class. Highlight was definitely the huge washroom!
Qatar is simply next level! However, limited free wifi in 1st class seems really stingy because it's quickly becoming a free offering on other airlines regardless of class.
For many reasons I still prefer EMIRATES First Class suites, especially on the A380 where EMIRATES has a shower on board. The amenities on this First Class of QR is the same as their Business Class amenity kit
Thank you! I try to remind myself of that every time. It’s something I have only been doing for a year now after years of economy travel. It keeps me humble about it all
Truly enjoyed your video presentation, Qatar Airways, Doha International airport is quite a sight to behold, well thought out, wonderful tapestry of inviting hues. The choice of music was in my opinion superb,. Again, really cool video for a really hot place. Great work.
Just a small correction. Oneworld Emeralds do not get access to Al Safe Lounge without being in First Class. They would get into the Platinum Lounge. Or Al Mourjan if in Business.
Great video and review- the green mixed stuff is called Tabouli and a staple of middle eastern cuisine - it all looked great - it’s also good that they have resurrected the A380’s to cope with an increase in demand and the only aircraft that has a first class🙏🏼
I liked watching your Content! This made my day as a start off. Great Class brought by Middle east flight internationally. You must be making good money to travel everywhere, enjoying and filming!
12:10 ok, this right here has me thinking: which US airport do you think would be most-likely to create an in-airport garden similar to Singapore's Changi airport? My guess would be either JFK or Orlando Int'l
I personally don't see JFK doing that, as their money is spend to make the airport more efficient or have more capacity as it has an insane amount of aircraft movements. A more tropical destination would be more likely. Somewhere where it doesn't get freezing cold for half the year. Something in Florida or California maybe
What was the temperature in Al Safwa lounge? I’ve tried once to sleep in theirs business class lounge and it was freaking cold there because of air conditioning.
Qatar need to send their A380s to JFK. They should push Terminal 8 to make a 3-jetway gate to support an A380, and with that Qantas can switch to an A380 on their upcoming Sydney-JFK via Auckland route.
I wonder whats the future of Al Safwa first class lounge once all their A380s are phased out. Also, I would find it an incomplete review without the onboard lounge experience. On my recent flight with Qatar on a connecting flight from Doha to Bangkok, I was super excited to fly A380 primarily because of the onboard lounge but the last minute equipment change resulted me flying in a Qsuite.
Honestly this flight was too short to take it all in so I stayed around my seat. I would love to try it again before it’s gone, but we will see if I get the chance to do that
Curious how you booked this flight. You used 50,000 miles. So you searched all their offerings for what was available in first class, found his great bargain, and even though you may not have needed to go to Bangkok, booked it? Then figured out how to get to Doha?
I spend literally hours just plugging in different city pairs and airlines and all to find the best value, whether it is miles or money. Then I’ll build my trips around that. It usually involves using economy to get somewhere for cheap to then fly business or first class, so it’s a little bit of everything
Great video once again! I’m don’t believe One World Emerald members are allowed to access either the Al Safwa or Al Mourjan lounge, instead they’re directed to use the Qatar Airways Platinum lounge :(
This flight was too short for that bar, but I wouldn’t say that my experience suffered because of it. If I were to get this flight to Sydney or Perth I would totally get back there to check it out
What will Qatar do now that they are getting rid of their 1st class section? Will they put business class in this lounge and give premium economy one of the business lounges?
My guess is that it won’t change for a while. I’d assume this lounge will stay for the highest of one world status members and people flying in whatever first class seats are left
One correction. In the garden I said “UAE” rather than “Qatar”. Since that was where I filmed the voiceover, I must have slipped that in there by mistake
can you share the booking process? Like how you managed to search flights and suggestions please. Which website you used?
Absolutely amazing. What a dream way to travel.
Thank you for talking in this video, instead of making the viewer read it all at the bottom of the screen. Great job, and I enjoyed it.
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
Qatar Airways is the best airline in the world for me and i have treated myself to the Al Safwa lounge a few times (on flights between Doha and Abu Dhabi and its heaven). Qatar Airways - i love your brand, your service, your quality
One of the best videos I’ve watched on the subject of First Class. I’ve traveled Business Class from IAH to Doha and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Thanks! That’s awesome
Doha’s Hamad Airport is probably the best Airport I’ve experienced ever. Much better than DXB.
Agreed! Although I may still prefer Singapore, but Doha is a close second place
@@PatrickSheaAviation Doha Airport brings such a luxury hotel lounge feeling 👍
The problem with Qatar's first class is their business class....the soft product is so similar! Nice video!
They only have an F cabin on the their small 380 fleet (which won't be around too much longer as new aircraft arrive) and like 4 or 5 777-300ERs they took over from CX. The business class actually varies pretty widely based on what aircraft you're on with them.
@John Iii Honestly I've been on so many business class WITHOUT CLOSING DOORS im completely ok with that open seat on a 1.2.1 plane with some great food
@@johniii8147They just announced that they are ending their 1st class seating and focusing on their premium economy.
@@o.c.g.m9426yeah it's a big letdown when you end up in a non Qsuite .
Yes, I agree. I'm not a fan of these first class seats, much too open. 1K is too close to the galley.
Very thorough review, the lounge looked amazing, food selection very appealing. The entire airport looked very interesting and innovative. The gardens are truly lovely and pretty opulent.
That plane had the most luxurious bathroom I’ve ever seen.
The food looks divine.
This review was fantastic!
It was an excellent journey and experience. Thanks!
This overall airport's design and its luxury services are way beyond the services, design, quality, etc. of Dubai DXB Airport. Although, the First Class design, services, privacy, etc. of Emirates A380s are way beyond Qatar Airways. WOW!
Totally agree!
loved all your reviews, rich in details and from a real passenger-perspective... the editing work goes well with the narrative... everything is perfect
Thank you!
I will be transiting through DOH (SFO-LHR-DOH-CPT) next month. Thanks for the great heads-up video on what to expect in DOH. Enjoying your channel.
I’ve done 2/3 of those flights and I can say that you’ll enjoy the trip, even in economy it’s not too bad
AWWW damn bro you beat me to it. I just took a round trip 1st class 777 BA JFK to Turkey. They fed me so much I had to turn down breakfast. I can't wait to try this 1st class. Great video Mr Shea.
Thanks for such detailed descriptions. It makes it all very interesting. Especially the airport. Which is usually skimmed over. I'm glad you enjoyed your flight and thanks for taking us with you. So I enjoyed your video and have a wonderful day.
Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
That was one of the most thorough reviews of QR's A380 First Class experience I've seen. I experienced it flying the opposite direction, from BKK, where we had two meal services. The food was very good although not spectacular as it is on Emirates. I think you missed the shared First Class / Business Class lounge in the back half of the cabin. The IFE interface was troublesome which I thought was due to the age of the aircraft. It's funny to see almost every passenger taking videos of the Al Safwa lounge - that's how awesome it is.
The Al Safwa lounge is incredible! And yea I did miss out on the lounge. On a flight under 6 hours I was too busy enjoying my seat. Maybe I’ll get the chance to try it again!
lovely painting of Keith Haring and museum art! Impressive!!
My wife and I got to fly in Qatar First from Sydney to London. without a doubt my favourite ever flight!
That’s awesome! It’s a great experience all around
What a dream to be able to fly this way.
Loved this video. You did a great job explaining and showing the entire experience. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Been on their business class from
Colombo to doha
Doha to Montréal Canada.
Service was excellent on Q suite. Ate so much specially cashew nuts ..and lots of liquor...
Pajama set was really comfy...
Best thing was ..u could have your food any time and any number of times u want ...unlike in economy
That’s awesome! Qatar always offers a great service
This chocolate brand is my favorite! It taste sooooo goooood! Especially the coffee one and dark chocolates with hazelnuts.
Agreed! I’ve never had a bad one!
Great report - thank-you. Looking forward to an A380 F seat DOH/PER soon, so this has whetted my appetite!
It would be great to have flown this on a longer flight like that! Enjoy!
At least we can see it on YT lol, dat poor life
I have become an avid follower of your detailed and very entertaining in-flight videos. Everything about them holds my attention making it easy to sit back, get comfortable and let the video do its thing. I also believe that your phrasing and (non) accent indicative of the Bay Area, where I am from, makes me feel very much like I'm listening to someone with whom I am familiar or have known a long time.
Awesome! I’m glad you like the videos! Thank you!
Correction: Finnair DOES serve DOH now: HEL, CPH, and ARN. You can also book the flight through AY as well as QR. It's a codeshare on QR.
To add on to this - CEO of QR - Akbar Al Baker - is the Chairman of Oneworld, and is trying to build Doha into an Oneworld mega hub. So, he is having Oneworld airlines take over from QR on select frequencies
Fantastic video with detailed information. I loved it!
Thank you!
One of the better travelogues
Thanks for all the handy extra information that I don’t see in many others
I’m glad you liked it! I appreciate it!
All said I must add: the soundtrack of your video was top,too!
Great content man, I love the detail you put into your videos and video length. I really got a great feel of the Qatar A380 first class. Highlight was definitely the huge washroom!
Thanks man! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Qatar is simply next level! However, limited free wifi in 1st class seems really stingy because it's quickly becoming a free offering on other airlines regardless of class.
It is a bit strange considering even airline like Aer Lingus give free Wi Fi in business class
Wow so glamorous
Agree!!
Good catch on the coat closet! Very nice feature.
The most detailed review I ever seen thank you so...don't mind it long but it's enjoying.
Thank you!
Great video thanks keep it up
Thanks! Glad you liked it
I flight this is a QATAR AIRWAYS From Milan to Male. Second class. 10/10 Good personal, food, comfortable place and more.
Nicely done 👍
Thanks for sharing
Greetings from Helsinki ❄️ Finland
excellent attention to detail, very enjoyable to watch! great job👍
Thank you!
For many reasons I still prefer EMIRATES First Class suites, especially on the A380 where EMIRATES has a shower on board. The amenities on this First Class of QR is the same as their Business Class amenity kit
Amenity kit yes, but the other amenities and cabin crew are improved in the first class cabin
Nice vids. You are so lucky to travel in luxury 👍
Thank you! I try to remind myself of that every time. It’s something I have only been doing for a year now after years of economy travel. It keeps me humble about it all
I have flown on Qatar first class and it is good, but Emirates does it better 👌🏿
I'd take Emirates on board product but Qatar's airport and lounge product. Combine the two, and you've got perfection
Truly enjoyed your video presentation, Qatar Airways, Doha International airport is quite a sight to behold, well thought out, wonderful tapestry of inviting hues.
The choice of music was in my opinion superb,.
Again, really cool video for a really hot place.
Great work.
Thank you!
It was a wonderful video. I really enjoyed it!! 😊
Thanks!
@@PatrickSheaAviationYou are welcome! 😊
Very nice and informative video, thank you again.
Thank you! Glad you liked it!
I like that your video is specific and I like it!
Just a small correction. Oneworld Emeralds do not get access to Al Safe Lounge without being in First Class. They would get into the Platinum Lounge. Or Al Mourjan if in Business.
Qatar Airways are the best and Hamad Airport also.
Both are wonderful! I always enjoy my time
Who else used to just relax and watch animal planet as a kid? 💛
Quite detailed, nice camera close ups, great video..... Qatar Airways excellent service and hospitality shows very well.
Thank you!
Really Enjoying Your Channel!! Thanks So Much For Sharing!! Greetings From SD.🌴
Glad you like it fellow Californian!
I Have Not Try Out QATAR A380 First Class Yet.Great Trip Report
It really is special! Thanks!
Excellent video again😊
Thank you!!
Can't beat a la carte dining in an airport lounge.
It’s really wonderful!
Lack of separation is unforgivable
Yea it’s not great on this aircraft. I will say however that it still is fairly private at least, but a door or at least more of a wall would be great
Hi thanks.
Awesome video. Simple, to the point and easy to follow. Well done :)
Thanks!
Great voice. Good speed.
Thanks!
12:55 its Qatar you told UAE by mistake 😂
Great video, amazing detail. As always, keep it up. But also you give me anxiety leaving your passport all over put it away.
Great video and review- the green mixed stuff is called Tabouli and a staple of middle eastern cuisine - it all looked great - it’s also good that they have resurrected the A380’s to cope with an increase in demand and the only aircraft that has a first class🙏🏼
nice
Thanks!
Great video thanks Patrick.
Thanks!
I liked watching your Content! This made my day as a start off. Great Class brought by Middle east flight internationally. You must be making good money to travel everywhere, enjoying and filming!
12:10 ok, this right here has me thinking: which US airport do you think would be most-likely to create an in-airport garden similar to Singapore's Changi airport? My guess would be either JFK or Orlando Int'l
I personally don't see JFK doing that, as their money is spend to make the airport more efficient or have more capacity as it has an insane amount of aircraft movements. A more tropical destination would be more likely. Somewhere where it doesn't get freezing cold for half the year. Something in Florida or California maybe
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Don’t they have a limousine service… usually they come to pick you up to. Board and stuff ?
What champagne did they serve 🍾
Can you shut a door over, for privacy, like on emerites?
This suite doesn’t have the closing door like emirates
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What was the temperature in Al Safwa lounge? I’ve tried once to sleep in theirs business class lounge and it was freaking cold there because of air conditioning.
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HA! Thanks!
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Qatar need to send their A380s to JFK. They should push Terminal 8 to make a 3-jetway gate to support an A380, and with that Qantas can switch to an A380 on their upcoming Sydney-JFK via Auckland route.
I wonder whats the future of Al Safwa first class lounge once all their A380s are phased out. Also, I would find it an incomplete review without the onboard lounge experience. On my recent flight with Qatar on a connecting flight from Doha to Bangkok, I was super excited to fly A380 primarily because of the onboard lounge but the last minute equipment change resulted me flying in a Qsuite.
Honestly this flight was too short to take it all in so I stayed around my seat. I would love to try it again before it’s gone, but we will see if I get the chance to do that
Curious how you booked this flight. You used 50,000 miles. So you searched all their offerings for what was available in first class, found his great bargain, and even though you may not have needed to go to Bangkok, booked it? Then figured out how to get to Doha?
I spend literally hours just plugging in different city pairs and airlines and all to find the best value, whether it is miles or money. Then I’ll build my trips around that. It usually involves using economy to get somewhere for cheap to then fly business or first class, so it’s a little bit of everything
My bad, I wrote Doha International airport, what I should have written Hanad International airport
nice blue socks with airplanes! lol #details
Ha! Thanks!
Great video once again! I’m don’t believe One World Emerald members are allowed to access either the Al Safwa or Al Mourjan lounge, instead they’re directed to use the Qatar Airways Platinum lounge :(
I heard some changes were made to lounge access since this flight, I wonder if that is one of them. That is unfortunate
can you share the booking process? Like how you managed to search flights and suggestions please. Which website you used?
I booked it directly with American Airlines with 50k AAdvantage points
Did you say Ugandan gentleman??? OMG, it's nice hearing my country being mentioned.
I did! The man was very nice!
Qatar has different movies based on routes, idk why, probably some legal stuff
Interesting, hmmm, the US flights have way more options that I enjoyed. Sad some routes don’t have all the available options
No on board bar review.
They say unless you go to the bar you have not flown. Qatar or Emirates
This flight was too short for that bar, but I wouldn’t say that my experience suffered because of it. If I were to get this flight to Sydney or Perth I would totally get back there to check it out
What airport of bangkok DMK or BKK
BKK
What will Qatar do now that they are getting rid of their 1st class section? Will they put business class in this lounge and give premium economy one of the business lounges?
My guess is that it won’t change for a while. I’d assume this lounge will stay for the highest of one world status members and people flying in whatever first class seats are left
@@PatrickSheaAviation thank you for your reply..will be following and looking forward to more of your videos
Pandan is a leaf, not a fruit.
You didn’t visit that nice bar after business class 😕
Not enough time on this flight if I wanted to fully enjoy the seat. I’m hoping to test it out again soon in the future
No on-board lounge visit? 🧐
I decided to full just enjoy the seat on this short flight. My goal is to try out their business class a380 product and spend some time at the bar
Does this aircraft have a bar?
It does. At the back of the business class cabin. I just was too busy with the seat itself to venture back there in this shorter flight
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Seems weird watching a flight review with all being voice over.
Should have asked the crew to turn down the temp.
Well everyone else was wearing jackets. Felt like I may have been in the minority that was warm. I can suck it up for a little bit
The A380 has NO air vents😢
Yea…. It’s unfortunate
Doha Airport in in Qatar NOT UAE as you stated !!
See my pinned comment
Too long too much to think about 😮
pay more, get more!
UAE & Qatar are two different countries!
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Visit UGANDA 🇺🇬
I would love to! Hopefully soon!
Always amazed at the poor food.
I quite enjoy Qatar’s food, but I guess it’s all personal preference
Emirates and Singapore Airline first class is much better than this.