Prologue:

The reason I picked that flight boils down to one word : B787

Qatar Airways serves Kuala Lumpur 3 times a day all operated by different planes and configurations:
- Airbus A340-600 which I reviewed here from KL
- Boeing B777-300ER which I reviewed here to KL
- Boeing B787-8 it's today's flight

The less tiring option would have been to fly the A340 taking off in the middle of the night and with a landing at 3pm, I would have had more time to rest in KL. Alas I'm still in good shape I can make it.

With roughly 8 hours to spare before boarding again from my previous flight I had plenty of time to enjoy the lounge.

We deplaned at a remote stand we took the bus to the terminal. Security was very fast. As much as I love flying

photo 640x640 3

I then made my way to the lounge

photo 640x640 3

I love the shape and design.

photo 640x640 3

Your reporter!

photo 640x640 3

photo 640x640 3

I used the last table on the left since you can plug your devices. While there

photo 640x640 3

Let's see the spread. I went to the restaurant and found the same meals that Michael had on his trip and mine back in March to Boston. Qatar used to give menu even in Business Class lounge but it's no longer the case.

photo 640x640 3

photo 640x640 3

photo 640x640 3

photo 640x640 3

photo 640x640 3

photo 640x640 3

photo 640x640 3

photo 640x640 3

The bar.

photo 640x640 3

I also enjoyed the Lamb biryani.

photo 640x640 3

photo 640x640 3

At 5am I went to the business center to print my visa in Doha. I bought the ticket with the complementary night and visa. I picked the Ritz Carlton. It was not my first Choice but I won't complain!

photo 640x640 3

If you want to play..

photo 640x640 3

At 7 am

photo 640x640 3

photo 640x640 3

photo 640x640 3

photo 640x640 3

Great cheesy omelette.

photo 640x640 3

photo 640x640 3

photo 640x640 3

I left the lounge 30 minutes before boarding. I wandered a bit within the terminal

photo 640x640 3

photo 640x640 3

Not easy to snap a pic from Doha airport.

photo 640x640 3

10 minutes later I was on-board. With a 1-2-1 layout It's a real pleasure to have direct aisle access. When I think some airlines still offer a 2-3-2 in Business even if the B777 cabin is wider

photo 640x640 3

photo 640x640 3

photo 640x640 3

Too large bezel !

photo 640x640 3

A bit too narrow.

photo 640x640 3

photo 640x640 3

photo 640x640 3

photo 640x640 3

photo 640x640 3

Lemon and mint drink with a cold towel

photo 640x640 3

photo 640x640 3

Kit and menus were handed out.

photo 640x640 3

photo 640x640 3

Take off

photo 640x640 3

photo 640x640 3

photo 640x640 3

photo 640x640 3

Right After we left the ground

photo 640x640 3

photo 640x640 3

photo 640x640 3

photo 640x640 3

As I woke up

photo 640x640 3

photo 640x640 3

Then I had the traditional omelette filled with cheese and fillet of beef. I gave up the idea to have a meat cooked medium rare...

photo 640x640 3

photo 640x640 3

photo 640x640 3

Fruit or desert ? Both please... and both were tasty.

photo 640x640 3

Hidden figures is such a great movie ! So inspiring!

photo 640x640 3

photo 640x640 3

After the movie I admired the view from outside and worked on the current report.

photo 640x640 3

We landed in KUL at 10pm. The flight time was around 7h45. 45 minutes longer than my previous flight on the same route. No doubt

photo 640x640 3

For an unknown reason

photo 640x640 3

========== Doha International Arpt (DOH) - ==========



Security/Immigration efficiency: 9/10
Access and parking: 8/10
Services and activities: 8/10
General cleanliness: 9/10

========== Qatar Airways Al Mourjan Business Lounge ==========



Staff Service: 9/10
Entertainment: 10/10
Business Center: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Lounge Design: 0/10
Spa and Bathroom: 0/10
Wifi: 0/10

========== Qatar Airways - Airline ==========



Cabine comfort: 8/10
Crew: 7/10
Entertainment: 9/10
On-time performance: 9/10
Appetizer: 0/10
Starter: 0/10
Main Meal: 0/10
Main Meal-2: 0/10
Cheese: 0/10
Desserts: 0/10
Alcohols: 0/10
Mid-flight snack: 0/10
Breakfast or light meal before arrival: 0/10

========== Kuala Lumpur Int Airport (KUL) - ==========



Security/Immigration efficiency: 10/10
Access and parking: 10/10
Services and activities: 8/10
General cleanliness: 8/10

Summary:

It's always a pleasure to have a 1-2-1 layout in Business Class. The breakfast was fantastic despite the meat. But since it's the norm, I won't impact the overall experience.

Crew : Much less impressive then my previous flight but they did the job well. My glass was never empty.

0 Comments

    No Comment Posted Yet!

Login to post a comment.