So as you know a few days ago I made a post about how much I loved traveling Qatar Airways when I was going to my secret “bat cave” location. I’ve now safely arrived back in the U.S. and this time I got permission from the Qatar staff to take pictures…

Funny story on that, I initially just started sneaking around taking pictures - I quickly realized the potential risk of that. Let’s think about it…mysterious guy taking pictures in a brand new Islamic airport - hmmm … any potential security problems?

Anyways, the staff was very nice and encouraging me to take as many pictures as I wanted - so here they are!

I got automatically upgraded to FIRST CLASS!

Yes, there IS a difference between Business Class and First Class and boy was it some difference! I can barely afford Business Class (was more of a personal treat to myself), so I have never even thought about First Class. What happened was that on the first leg of my flight, apparently there was tons of room left in the first class.

Qatar Airways was nice enough to just upgrade me automatically - they didn’t even tell me until I ENTERED the plane…imagine my surprise when THIS was what I walked up to

It’s basically my own little cabin, just missing a door, but that seat goes 100% flat and turns into a bed - the table is a big table (you’ll see why they need such a big one in a minute). They actually have shelves and places for me to put things.

Here are some more pictures from the first class cabin on the first leg of the trip…

A view of the seat next to mine…

 

This was the entire cabin, allll to us!

 

Unfortunately this was a short flight, but they still served breakfast - Crossant, Fruit, Omelette, Lamb, Potatoes, Juice and there was even more…

This flight was just over 3 hours and then we landed in the “Business Terminal” - this is a terminal fully dedicated only to First and Business Class passengers. If you remember on my last post, I mentioned it was like walking into a Ritz Carlton, well, now I bring you PROOF…

The Most Comfortable 5 Hour Layover I’ve Ever Had…

For 5 hours here is a list of the amenities I had access to:

1. Full buffet
2. Any drink I want, including the boos
3. A “small” shopping area - they need to work on this.
4. Full business center - free internet and computer access
5. Nursery - don’t have any kids though
6. Video game room - this was definitely fun
7. Prayer rooms - in case needed

and…even more impressive…bring a change of clothes if you want:

8. Full showers with towels and everything - talking about getting fresh!

Here are some pictures from the Doha, Qatar terminal…

 

This is the main lounge to enter the Business/First Class Terminal…

 

This is where you enter either Business Lounge or First Class Lounge

 

An example of the decor in the airport…

 

Entrance and Look Into Business Lounge

 

Full buffet of snacks - maybe could have tasted a bit better…

 

For some reason, trees INSIDE the airport

 

Just half of the lounge sitting area…very comfortable

 

I played Formula 1 for some time…

These are just a few pictures of the entire lounge - I still felt a bit weird taking too many pictures, so I didn’t take that many. But, it really was a very comfortable and friendly environment. Typically you have to sit on those hard plastic chairs for hours and it just plain sucks - but not in Doha, Qatar.

The 2nd Leg of My Flight - Business Class…

I was hoping that I may get upgraded here too, but it seems on the plane coming to US, they actually only have business class, but either way, it’s just as comfortable so I really didn’t care.

Here are some pictures of the way their business class seats look…

 

LOTS of space and a big 13″ TV

 

They start serving you within 2 minutes of you coming on-board…

Seriously, if you’re traveling internationally and have a chance to take Qatar, I highly recommend it from the business class perspective.

I have family members who have gone economy class and enjoyed the experience as well, I did get a chance to peak back there and after being spoiled in business class, one cannot imagine how it’s even possible to fly economy…I guess I’ll find out the next time I fly - I don’t think I can afford to keep living the “CEO Lifestyle” - not until we sell the company or have some HUGE revenue influx

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