Qatar Airways upgrades Economy ClassThe airline from Qatar introduces a new Economy seat. First of all, this is built-in but only in a few planes. An arms race between Airlines is currently taking place in the first line in the front of the cabin. There, airlines are generating in Business and First Class, with the highest margins. Most of the passengers, however, must take a place further back in the plane. In the case of Qatar Airways, these passengers will now get an Upgrade. The airline at the ITB trade fair in Berlin its new headquarters for Economy passengers. Qatar Airways CEO Akbar al Baker sets out in clear words, what are the advantage of the new office: "passengers will not be annoyed by the fellow travelers around you." Each passenger would have a "guaranteed room", in the no one else could penetrate. The new seat is 19 inches or 48 centimeters back – that this is the traveller does not bother, is because he is in a kind of bowl, as it will Sit too often in Business Class. Better On-Board ProductThere will be two tables, a larger one for meals and a smaller one for drinks and Snacks. The screens will be 13.3-inch in size, the seats are also equipped with a USB Port to their devices can download. The Internet is supposed to be significantly faster, and "in every altitude" will be available, says Al Baker. First of all, the seat is installed in the A321 Neo Qatar Airways, and then to the Rest of the fleet flying. But that will take quite a while, says Al Baker. A precise period of time, he does not mention, however, speaks of five to eight years, until the product is uniform. In new Airbus Jets will install the novelty but, as Al Baker. In addition to the seat Qatar Airways also changes the Board's offer in Economy Class: in addition to faster Internet, it should also give more and better food, says the Airline chief. Also the dishes will be of high quality. In addition, the airline intends to use 80 percent of recyclable products. The new on-Board product will be from next month's available. |