Qatar Airways announces launch of all first class service

Qatar Airways has announced the launch of a new daily All-First Class service from its hub in Doha to Jeddah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to coincide with the start of Ramadan. With the additional daily flight starting from June 18, services to Jeddah will rise from double-daily flights to triple-daily flights.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “The demand for premium group travel continues to grow especially during the Ramadan season, and therefore we have introduced this All-Premium A319 to Jeddah further strengthening Qatar Airways’ position as a five-star airline providing the best First and Business Class service in the industry.”

The Airbus A319 aircraft, which is fitted with an All-Premium Class, single aisle, 2-2 seating configuration with 40 seats, will enable passengers to experience the total comfort of a private jet complemented by Qatar Airways’ award-winning five-star hospitality.

Qatar Airways’ A319 First-Class seats, which recline into fully-flat beds, have one of the highest specifications for premium travel of any airline. The inflight entertainment system, Oryx One, features the same options that are available on Qatar Airways, with up to 2,000 choices of movies, music and games. Personal entertainment can be enjoyed with the latest-generation systems and noise-cancelling headphones.

Combined with the best in on-board service, Qatar Airways’ passengers on the A319 All-First Class flight will also experience the stylish and sophisticated Al Mourjan Business Lounge at Doha’s state-of-the-art Hamad International Airport.

Qatar Airways has expanded rapidly during its 18 years of operation and today serves 147 destinations around the world with a 160-strong fleet of modern, state-of-the-art aircraft including the A350 XWB for which it is the global launch customer.