Qatar Airways Review: Consistently Ranked Among World's Best Airlines

Qatar Airways is widely regarded as a top-tier global carrier, frequently winning Skytrax "World's Best Airline" (2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022) and "Best Business Class" awards.

Strengths

Fleet & Cabin

Modern: 787 Dreamliner, A350-1000, A380, 777-300ER. Average age <5 years. Qsuite (Business): sliding doors, lie-flat, configurable quads. Economy: 17–18" width, 31–33" pitch, personal 17" screens.

Service

Multi-national crew, multilingual, trained for anticipatory service. Al Mourjan (First), Al Safwa (Business) lounges at Doha (DOH) among world's best.

Food & Beverage

Do & Co catering (Vienna). Multi-course, regionally inspired, special meals (halal, kosher, vegan, medical). Champagne in all classes. Qatar Airways Chef program (pre-order gourmet).

Entertainment

Oryx One: 4,000+ movies/TV/music/games. Noise-cancelling headphones (Business/First). Wi-Fi (free 1hr/7MB, then paid; free for Privilege Club Platinum).

Hub Efficiency

Hamad International (DOH): Architectural marvel, short minimum connection times (45 min), transit hotel, pools, gym, art installations.

Considerations

• Price: Premium positioning—rarely cheapest
• Doha transit: Can be long walks; bus gates for remote stands
• Economy comfort: Good but dense (10-abreast 777, 9-abreast A350)
• Boycott history: 2017–2021 Gulf blockade (resolved)

Verdict

Excellent for long-haul, especially Business/First. Economy competitive on service/IFE. Check fares vs. Emirates, Singapore, ANA, Turkish—all elite tier.