Qatar Airways. A380 or Dreamliner?

[anonymous-user]

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[halfpenny43]

Not yet had experience of Qatar Airways but am flying to Doha with them on Monday on a 787 also in business class so can let you know then.

I have flown on the Emirates A380 many times and a 787 with both BA and United.

I enjoyed the 787 more - smaller, felt less dehydrated and less tired and thought it was quieter.
But Emirates was more comfortable, better service and entertainment with bar upstairs at the back, and the whole experience of the A380 is great.

[anonymous-user]

http://www.headforpoints.com/2014/11/07/my-review-...

Some info here bedders.

Looks like both have the same 1/2/1 configuration so presumably there is more room in the a380?

[RCBRG]

the higher cabin pressure should make the 787 a better place to be, and leave you feeling better after the flight

[jinkster]

Qatar A380 and B787 are both the same seats. I much prefer the A380, upstairs is incredibly quiet. Highly recommended.

[Mr Pointy]

Business may be ok but the Economy seats are horrendous - read the comments on this page:
http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Qatar_Airways/Qat...

[sly fox]

RCBRG said:

the higher cabin pressure should make the 787 a better place to be, and leave you feeling better after the flight

Totally agree with this. The air quality inside a 787 makes a long journey far more comfortable.

[Blaster72]

Same cabin air pressure on the A380 too and the A350.

[5potTurbo]

I've only been on a Dreamliner once, Munich to Toronto, with Air Canada in business class.
I can't say I noticed the air quality was any better or different.

[Pennyroyal Tea]

anonymous said:

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QA Business is OK. Nothing to write home about. BA Business is better, IMO. A380 is a fine aircraft though. Very quiet.

Commiserations on having to got to Qatar.

[Pennyroyal Tea]

Mr Pointy said:

Business may be ok but the Economy seats are horrendous - read the comments on this page:
http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Qatar_Airways/Qat...

I'd second this.

[Pennyroyal Tea]

Well I'm in AD if you're at a very loose end. Always up for a refreshment or seven.

[MitchmachineUAE]

The A380 is the way to go, the 787 isn't quite as roomy in my experience. However, I actually prefer their A350 XWB which is on routes into Germany and Singapore. Very quiet, much more room in Business Class.

[creampuff]

anonymous said:

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I expect your trip is already done but I'd pick the A380 (which is saying something as I usually subscribe to the "If it's not Boeing, I'm not going" philosophy").

The A380 has a good size cocktail bar. Other Qatar aircraft don't. If you can't make it back to your seat, you can also pass out on the sofas in the bar.