Qatar Airways (QA) Group CEO Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer revealed the new Qsuite alongside Sama, the World’s First AI Digital Human cabin crew, on day 1 of the Farnborough International Airshow 2024. The World’s ‘Best Airline’ also showcased its latest generation Boeing 787-9 and Qatar Executive’s Gulfstream G700 aircraft.
Qatar Airways at Farnborough International Airshow
The Qatar Airways’ exhibition stand was inaugurated in the presence of HE Jassim bin Saif bin Ahmed Al Sulaiti (minister of Transport, Qatar) and Mohammed Falah Al Hajri (acting president, Qatar Civil Aviation Authority). On the first day of the airshow, Al-Meer unveiled the new, ultra-modern ‘Qsuite Next Gen’. This latest iteration of the award-winning Qatar Airways Qsuite brings the ‘World’s Best Business Class’ in commercial aviation to new heights.
In the Qatar Airways Discover Lounge at the Farnborough International Airshow, Engr. Al-Meer introduced the Qsuite Next Gen with Sama – the World’s First AI Digital Human cabin crew. Sama built up the audience’s excitement through an interactive conversation on how the ‘World's Best Airline’ has once again redefined luxury and innovation, elevating the industry’s benchmark in business class experiences.
During the reveal, Engr. Al-Meer highlighted the Qsuite Next Gen’s new and enhanced features, including fully customisable Quad Suites, Companion Suites in window aisles, 4K OLED manoeuvrable in-flight entertainment (IFE) screens, and increased space and privacy in each suite.
QA Says
Qatar Airways Group CEO, on the occasion, said: “We are excited to have finally revealed the long-awaited Qsuite Next Gen at the Farnborough International Airshow. Qatar Airways has once again raised the bar for its award-winning product, the Qsuite. We look forward to welcoming media and partners to our stand throughout the week to experience the future of business class travel with the World’s Best Business Class onboard the World’s Best Airline.”
Qsuite Next Gen
The game-changing Qsuite Next Gen aims to facilitate a mindful work-life balance with its revolutionary attributes for all professionals, friends, and families. The redesigned Quad Suite is now equipped with movable 4K OLED Panasonic Astrova IFE screens – a first for any airline in the world. The screens can be repositioned to the side to create the largest social and productivity space in the sky for up to four passengers in the Quad Suite, and up to two passengers in the Companion Suite.
Rest and relaxation on board the Quad Suite have also been enhanced with increased space for dining together – a hallmark of Qatari heritage, as well as added privacy with taller, digitally controlled dividers. With larger lie-flat and double beds, the new Quad Suite will also offer the 5-star Qatar Airways turn-down service with a dedicated ‘Make My Bed’ feature.
The new Companion Suite has similar characteristics to the Quad Suite, now with the noteworthy revamp of offering the same shared space in window aisles. Adopting new technologies for increased passenger convenience and connectivity, the Qsuite Next Gen delivers a vast array of customisation options, ranging from ambient lighting to privacy controls, through its upgraded touchscreen Passenger Control Units. The Qsuite Next Gen will be featured on-board the Qatar Airways Boeing B777-9 aircraft by 2025.
Highlighting the various centrepieces of the Qatar Airways stand at the airshow, Engr. Al-Meer further stated: “Qatar Airways is also showcasing its state-of-the-art Boeing B787-9 Dreamliner and Qatar Executive’s all-new Gulfstream G700. We continue to build on our promise of delivering unparalleled excellence in each and every iteration of our products and services. We welcome all visitors to experience the latest era of Qatar Airways at the prestigious Farnborough International Airshow this week.”
Visitors to the Farnborough International Airshow can find the Qatar Airways exterior exhibition located at Chalet C114 – 115, and the interior exhibition stand at the Qatar Airways Discover Lounge in Hall 1 from 22-26 July 2024.