Prologue:

After 3 weeks in US and many meetings nationwide, it was time to leave back to Doha.

While I had the pleasure of flying with the A350 outbound to Boston. I made the choice to fly from Houston since I have a house there. Convenient.

I arrived at 3:30 pm and I was the first one to be checked-in.

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I was informed that the flight would be 2h30 late due to a storm in the region. The flight from Doha left with a delay of 4 hours... I collected my boarding pass and the lounge invitation.

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Surprisingly

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The lounge caters the passengers with QR

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Fruit tray. While it was not full

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I took the noodle with meat and vegetables. While the Noodle was a bit over cooked for my liking. It was a good meal.

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The bar where I grabbed my diet coke.

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Salad bar

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I then went with the greek salad. Afterwards

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Since I was outside I made my way to the BA lounge for a quick review. Much to my surprise I was denied like a trash. QR being a part of OW alliance

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I went back to the lounge where I sat in the private room. Very useful to make call without disturbing others.

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I really like QR BP..

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Boarding will start shortly.

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The seat 4A has a missing window...

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The menu for tonight.

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Huge legroom.

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Push back

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After take off

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The table is set.

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The balik Salmon not in the menu.

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I picked the Antipasti salad. It's not the kind of first course you see on a regular basis. It was fine but without oil it was rather bland.

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I have to confess I'm a big fan of a special combo : Meat and cheese. I saved the Parmesan for my next course.

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The presentation was very good

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With the parmesan on the top...

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Too bad the fillet of beef was well done. It was tasty however.

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My wife would tell you how picky I can be in terms of desert... I drive her nuts....

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I decided to give the panma cotta a try. Damn It was just a killing !!!!

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The famous ice cream with berries.

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The fruit plate to close a good meal. Too bad the service took so long or I was just too tired.

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One thing I love about QR is they always try to exceed your expectations. Turndown service done by the purser. While it's something you have in First Class

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Well guys... I slept like a rock for 7 hours.

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Hello you !!!

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I decided to have my very light breakfast here. Another thing I love with QR

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Greek yogurt + granola and strawberries. Double espresso + milk to wake me up...

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Corn flakes.

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Not too bad...

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... the view..

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========== George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) - ==========



Security/Immigration efficiency: 8/10
Access and parking: 8/10
Services and activities: 5/10
General cleanliness: 5/10

========== Executive Club ==========



Staff Service: 8/10
Entertainment: 2/10
Business Center: 5/10
Food: 6/10
Lounge Design: 0/10
Spa and Bathroom: 0/10
Wifi: 0/10

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



Cabine comfort: 7/10
Crew: 8/10
Entertainment: 8/10
On-time performance: 6/10
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

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



Security/Immigration efficiency: 6/10
Access and parking: 8/10
Services and activities: 8/10
General cleanliness: 8/10

Summary:

Time after time, Flying QR is for me a must. I can't deny I praise QR a lot.

Lounge:

- The buffet was good enough
- Staff : they were lovely. I was at the bar when LH made an announcement saying the Business Class is oversold and they are looking for pax willing to seat in Y for a 1300€ compensation. She told me : I'm in.
- Too bad the lounge tends to be crowded...

Flight:

- Crew : Very good as usual.
- Catering : Good even if I was a bit disappointed by the antipasti.
- Comfort : A flat bed is just mandatory in today's world.. While I prefer the cirrus seat. It was still comfy enough.

Thanks for reading !

Thomas

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