Review of Qatar Airways flight Rome → Doha in Economy

Airline Qatar Airways
Flight QR 114
Class Economy
Seat 22A
Aircraft Boeing 787-8
Flight time 05:15
Take-off 14 Aug 17, 23:10
Arrival at 15 Aug 17, 05:25
QR   #8 out of 94 Airlines A minimum of 10 flight-reports within the past two years is required to appear in the rankings. 627 reviews
myc1108
By 2018
Published on 12th September 2017
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The return flight back to Taiwan after backpacking in Europe for a month. Italy really is a "love and hate" place for tourists. A country so beautiful and rich in history but so unsafe especially pick pocket wise. However, definitely returning to this country for a second visit.
Never been to FCO and don't know what to expect. There is something really weird with the tax refund process. The person asked us to check-in first at counter yet wanting to see our checked in luggage. Does it mean we will have to check in first but without checking in the luggage, then queue again at tax refund, then return again to check in counters to send off our bags? We didn't do that though, we got our tax refund first before checking in using mobile boarding passes.

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The boarding soon commences, the process was quick and smooth considering there was only approx 70% of pax

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Business Class onboard Qatar 787-8

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English version of the Safety Video played first followed by the Arabic Ver.

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Mood lighting in Y class

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Brief snack is served soon after take off. A curry pastry with coconut cake .

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Flight info display. I personally dont like the 787 electronic windows because the cabin crew can shut all the blinds using the central control.
I did not realize that until I went to the lavatory and seeing sunrise from the boarding doors.

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Breakfast was served. I chose the english breakfast.

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Landed in Doha in dawn, the Y class during disembarking

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It seems like QR arrivals usually uses remote stands. The plane is then refueled and cleaned and towed to gate for departure flights.

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Hamad Intl Airport is undeniably modern and sleek

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FR24 screenshot of the approach

After a quick transit in DOH, I will be boarding QR 944 to Singapore
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Verdict

Qatar Airways

8.3/10
Cabin9.0
Cabin crew9.0
Entertainment/wifi9.0
Meal/catering6.0

Rome - FCO

7.1/10
Efficiency6.5
Access8.0
Services6.5
Cleanliness7.5

Doha - DOH

9.3/10
Efficiency9.0
Access9.0
Services9.0
Cleanliness10.0

Conclusion

Qatar Airways is definitely a formidable competitor out their now, with brand new aircraft and worldwide destinations. The only disappointment is that, I find, for Skytrax worlds best airlines the economic class meals are really not so fascinating. Not only the portion is small the taste is rather boring too.

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