I’m getting old. Not many things in this world excite me anymore. But flying still does—especially when it’s business class, and even more so when it’s Qatar Airways Q-Suite.
This sudden week long trip to Bangladesh was enjoyable. The weather was kind.
Qsuite, Qatar Airways’ flagship business class hard product, is not usually deployed on the Doha–Dhaka route, so this time I felt genuinely lucky to experience it. In many ways, everything about it was excellent, but one thing bothered me: the stowage between the seat and the window, which prevents you from getting close to the window at all. I honestly don’t understand that design choice, because I want to feel close to nature, to see the clouds—my entire day is already spent staring at screens, whether it’s my phone, watch, or laptop, and even inside the aircraft it’s more screens, screens everywhere. When I tried to move closer to the window, this was an obstruction. During the meal service, I asked if I could try two main course options—not because I was very hungry, but because I wanted to taste them and take photos—but the stewardess was a bit cold, with an attitude reminiscent of Bangladesh Biman crew, as if just finishing her duty was the priority. She said she could only serve another dish later if extras remained, so I didn’t pursue it further. I ended up having lamb bhuna with rice, slept for a few hours, and spent the rest of the flight watching a documentary and sipping tea until we landed.
Roof top of our house
Will miss village greenery
Winter vegetable cultivation
And of course will miss food
On the way to Dhaka Airport
Lounge Food
My Plane
My seat
Amenity kit - sleeping accessory to cover your eyes
Stowage
Seat controls
From my window
Reading light
Welcoming juice and snack
Why on earth are belts designed like this?
IFE
Food
Inside lavatory
Overall ambience:
Back to Qatar
