Qatar Airways fleet, cabin, seats, IFE, baggage, safety and punctuality

Airline info

Address: Qatar Airways Tower 1, Airport Area 22550, Doha, Qatar
Contact number: +974 4022 6000
Website: www.qatarairways.com
IATA code/ICAO code: QR / QTR

On-time performance and safety record

On time performance (2022): 82.5%
Average age of fleet (2023): 6.6 years
Major accidents in last 10 years: 0
Accidents with fatalities: 0
Airlineratings** safety rating: 7/7
Covid-19 safety*** rating: 7/7

** AIRLINERATINGS SAFETY RATING is based on a comprehensive analysis of crash and pilot related serious incident data combined with audits from the world’s aviation governing body ICAO and leading association, IATA, along with the latest COVID-19 compliance data. Each airline has the potential to earn a maximum of seven stars. See also www.airlineratings.com

*** COVID-19 SAFETY RATING takes into consideration seven factors for each airline: COVID-19 website information and instructions, social distancing on boarding, Flight Attendant personal protection equipment, face masks compulsory, meal service modified, passenger sanitizer kit, deep clean of aircraft. Each airline has the potential to earn a maximum of seven stars. See also www.airlineratings.com

Qatar Airways has been nominated “World’s Best Airline” in 2019 by Skytrax, with its Business Class product (notably the new Qsuites) voted as “World’s Best Business Class”. Its Oryx One Inflight Entertainment System was second only to Emirates’ ICE, and its Doha International Airport hub was the fourth best in the world. Recently, Qatar Airways has been authorized to fly over Saudi Arabia, the UAE and several other Arab Countries, after that in 2016 the airline had been banned from those Countries’ airspaces for political reasons (Photo Wikimedia Commons / N509FZ)

Name: Qatar Airways
Date founded: November 22, 1993 – Commenced operations January 20, 1994
IATA code/ICAO code: QR / QTR
CEO: Akbar Al Baker
Address: Qatar Airways Tower 1, Airport Area 22550, Doha, Qatar
Contact number: +974 4022 6000
Website: www.qatarairways.com
Hub: Doha
Focus cities: None
Airline alliance: Oneworld
Frequent flyer programme: Privilege Club (QMiles)
Fleet:
233 aircraft
- 10 Airbus A380-800 / 517 seats (8 First, 48 Business, 461 Economy)
- 48 Boeing 777-300ER / 335-354-358-412 seats (42 Business, 293 Economy or 42 Qsuites business, 312 Economy or 42 Business, 316 Economy or 24 Business, 388 Economy)
- 9 Boeing 777-200LR / 259-272 seats (42 Business, 217 Economy or 42 Qsuites business, 230 Economy)
- 24 Boeing 777F / Cargo
- 19 Airbus A350-1000 / 327 seats (46 Qsuites business, 281 Economy)
- 34 Airbus A350-900 / 283 seats (36 Business or Qsuites business, 247 Economy)
- 7 Boeing 787-9 / 311 seats (30 Business, 281 Economy)
- 30 Boeing 787-8 / 254 seats (22 Business, 232 Economy)
- 12 Airbus A330-300 / 259-305 seats (12 First, 24 Business, 224 Economy or 30 Business, 275 Economy)
- 6 Airbus A330-200 / 260 seats (24 Business, 236 Economy)
- 3 Airbus A321-200 / 182 seats (12 Business, 170 Economy)
- 29 Airbus A320-200 / 132-144 seats (12 Business, 120 Economy or 12 Business, 132 Economy)
- 2 Airbus A319-100LR / 110 seats (8 Business, 102 Economy)
Type of carrier: Full-service
Skytrax* rating: 5-STAR

* SKYTRAX (www.skytraxratings.com) is the most prestigious independent rating agency in commercial aviation. Its five stars rating system regarding airline quality has become a status symbol for carriers around the world. Here is what the stars stand for:

- 5 STARS: Awarded to airlines achieving a very high, overall quality performance. It recognizes high standards of onboard product together with consistent and excellent standards of staff service across airport and cabin environments
- 4 STARS: Awarded to airlines that deliver a good overall quality performance and provide good product standards across different travel cabins
- 3 STARS: Awarded to airlines delivering a fair quality performance equating to the industry 'average' of acceptable product and service standards
- 2 STARS: Shows airlines delivering a lower total quality performance, in some instances below the industry average across many rating categories
- 1 STAR: Represents a poor quality of product delivered across the assessment sectors

Checked luggage:
2 bags for a total weight of 64kg in First and business, 2 bags for a total of 23 kg can be checked-in for free on flights to the Americas. On all other flights, checked baggage allowance is 50kg in First, 40Kg in Business and 30kg in Economy
Pre-selection of seat:
Free for First and Business passengers. A standard seat can be pre-selected for free in Economy
Priority check-in:
First and Business passengers, plus Privilege Club Silver, Gold and Platinum members
Fast track at security:
No info available
Access to lounge:
First and Business passengers, plus Privilege Club Silver, Gold and Platinum members
Priority boarding:
First and Business passengers, plus Privilege Club Silver, Gold and Platinum members

Seat pitch:
- 83 inches (211cm) in First, 80 inches (203cm) in Business, 32 inches (81cm) in Economy on the A380-800;
- 78-79 inches (198-201cm) in Business, 31-33 inches (79-83cm) in Economy on the B777-300ER, B777-200LR, A350-1000, A350-900;
- 80 inches (203cm) in Business, 31 inches (79cm) in Economy on the B787-8;
- 79 inches (201cm) in First, 60 inches (152cm) in Business, 32 inches (81cm) in Economy on selected A330-300;
- 60 inches (152cm) in Business, 32 inches (81cm) in economy on selected A330-300 and on the A330-200;
- 45 inches (114cm) in Business, 31 inches (79cm) in Economy on the A321-200 and A320-300;
- 60 inches (152cm) in Business, 32 inches (81cm) in economy on the A319-100LR
Seat width:
- 23 inches (58cm) in First, 22 inches (56cm) in Business, 18.5 inches (47cm) in Economy on the A380-800;
- 21.5 inches (54.5cm) in Business and Qsuites business, 17 inches (43cm) in Economy on the B777-300ER;
- 22 inches (56cm) in Business, 19 inches (48cm) in Economy or 21 inches (53cm) in Qsuites business, 17.5 inches (44.5cm) in Economy on the B777-200LR;
- 21.5 inches (54.5cm) in Qsuites business, 17.5 inches (44.5cm) in Economy on the A350-1000;
- 22 inches (56cm) in Business or 21.5 inches (54.5cm) in Qsuites business, 17 inches (43cm) in Economy on the A350-900;
- 22 inches (56cm) in Business, 17 inches (43cm) in economy on the B787-8;
- 22 inches (56cm) in First, 20 inches (51cm) in Business, 17.5 inches (44.5cm) in Economy on the A330-300;
- 20 inches (51cm) in Business, 17.5 inches (44.5cm) in economy on the A330-200;
- 21 inches (53cm) in Business, 18 inches (46cm) in Economy on the A321-200 and A320-200;
- 20.5 inches (52cm) in Business, 17.5 inches (44.5cm) in Economy on the A319-100LR

USB port and power socket:
Power sockets available in First and business at all seats, shared between seats in Economy on the A380-800, B777-300ER/-200LR, B787-8 and A330-300/-200; power sockets and USB ports available at all seats in all classes on the A350-1000 and A350-900
Lie-flat seat:
In First, Business, Qsuites business on all widebody aircraft, plus in Business on the A319-100LR
Vanity kit:
In all classes on long-haul flights
IFE screen width:
- 26 inches (66cm) in First, 17 inches (43cm) in Business, 10.6 inches (27cm) in Economy on the A380-800, B777-300ER, B777-200LR, A350-1000, A350-900, B787-8;
- individual screens and Audio and Video On Demand (AVOD) is being installed in the Business cabins of the A320-200 fleet
Wi-fi:
Available on all A80-800, A350-1000, A350-900, B787-8 and on selected B777-300ER, B777-200LR, A330-300/-200, A320-200
Inflight magazine:
Oryx
Onboard kit for kids:
Yes
Food and beverages:
Complimentary, including alcoholics, in all classes on all flights
Upgraded meals in Premium Economy: Not available
Dine on demand in Business Class: In First and Business
Pets:
Not allowed in the passenger cabin