Qatar Airways

[Jerry]

I love the 787-9 much more than the 787-8 but still prefer the 787 of all variants to that thing Airbus came up with

The A350? Oh I think that has definitely grown on me! Especially the 1000 version! Beautiful looking aircraft! I do think as well the 787 10 looks nicer than the 9 and 8!

 

[Brum X]

The A350? Oh I think that has definitely grown on me! Especially the 1000 version! Beautiful looking aircraft! I do think as well the 787 10 looks nicer than the 9 and 8!

I don't like it at all Jerry, the nose is too pointy and it looks like a rocket. Nah 787 forever

 

[mullion]

The A350 900/1000 looks gorgeous however I do like the 789 and 7810 but think the 788 looks very stunted and just not right

 

[Coathanger16]

I don't like it at all Jerry, the nose is too pointy and it looks like a rocket. Nah 787 forever

A350 is too pointy? Because the 787 isn't at all?

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[Ray Finkle]

And to steer this back to Qatar Airways at Birmingham here's a video

 

[nbdm]

While not a service increase, it might be interesting to some, Qatar Airways are running a promotion where they are giving free match tickets to the FIFA Club World Cup this December when booking flights with them (can either be a simple RT to Doha or a stopover of more than 12 hours)

It's available from all of their UK airports and the Birmingham Mail has an article about it from Birmingham: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/qatar-airways-launch-birmingham-airport-17126514

Qatar Airways has launched new flight offers and packages from Birmingham International for the 2019 FIFA Club World Cup in Qatar.

The award-winning airline has announced incredible flight offers on economy tickets as well as packages from the world to Doha.

Qatar Airways customers can fly from Birmingham Airport to Doha from £421 return in Economy Class and receive match tickets to see the stars of world football in action at the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019TM between 11 and 21 December.
Passengers can also book great packages with Discover Qatar that include hotel and airport transfers.

Passengers who already booked their travel journey are invited to extend their holiday with a stopover in Doha and receive match tickets to experience world-class football and the cultural delights of Qatar.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “We are delighted to offer fans these amazing deals to visit Qatar and be part of the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019TM.

"We are committed to inspiring our passengers to come and discover what Qatar has to offer, on and off the football pitch.
“As an airline, we firmly believe in the power of sport to unite people, and we look forward to bringing thousands of passionate fans together in Qatar to enjoy world-class football alongside five-star hospitality and organisation.

"The FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019 will serve as an exciting preview to the biggest event in world football, the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM, in just over three years’ time.”
Featuring the six continental club champions from around the world along with Qatar Stars League champions Al Sadd Club, the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019 action will start on 11 December, culminating in the final on 21 December.

Reigning European Champions Liverpool FC open their campaign on 18 December, marking the inauguration of Education City Stadium, the latest FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 stadium to be completed over three years ahead of the world cup finals. For more information on individual match ticket sales, please visit www.fifa.com/tickets .

The quoted price of £421 was not available when I looked however.

The page on their site is: https://www.qatarairways.com/en/offers/2019-fifa-club-world-cup.html

 

[Nethercote2019]

The Birmingham Mail article pictures Dubai airport & Emirates aircraft- not the best bit of journalism !

 

[Brum X]

And also the 2019 FIFA world cup

 

[Ray Finkle]

A350-900 showing for 21st and 24th Dec.

 

[Ray Finkle]

Looking further it seems that we'll see the A359 from 12th through to the 21st of Dec (except Fri 20th) and on the 24th.

 

[thunderchild]

Looking further it seems that we'll see the A359 from 12th through to the 21st of Dec (except Fri 20th) and on the 24th.

Hope they get another airbridge sorted, it won’t be pleasant boarding/deplaning an A350 via stairs in winter.

 

[RichL]

Be nice to see this on an almost regular basis for a couple of weeks.

 

[j4mes_rx8]

Hello, I work for Swissport at BHX. This is my first time posting on here.
In December, Qatar will be swapping some of their BHX - DOH, 787 flights to the A350.
They are the following:
12th December: A350
13th December: A350
14th December: A350
15th December: A350
16th December: A350
17th December: A350
18th December: A350
19th December: A350
21st December: A350
24th December: A350

**All Subject To Change**

 

[Scottie Dog]

Thanks for that bit of info @j4mes_rx8 and welcome to the forum.

 

[Ianbutty]

Thanks for that bit of info @j4mes_rx8 and welcome to the forum.

Ditto. Welcome. Enjoy

 

[smithy108]

Confirmation of planned aircraft changes in December

 

[Kevin Farnell]

As most of the A350-900 flights have been completed, does anyone have info on how the aircraft were handled? Did they use stairs or did they manage to get an airbridge to fit?

Kevin

 

[Deleted member 8277]

As most of the A350-900 flights have been completed, does anyone have info on how the aircraft were handled? Did they use stairs or did they manage to get an airbridge to fit?

Kevin

Airbridge, seemed to go ok

 

[Deleted member 8277]

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[Creguk]

Sister in law flew back home from Aus via Doha on it. Said all positive things. Compared Qatar to Emirates and they praised Qatar's service over Emirates. Bags were off very quickly.