Qatar First Class - Best Seat in the House on the A380

Ever wondered what first class on the Qatar A380 is like? Join me and let’s find out together as I fly from Sydney Australian to Doha in First Class on Qatar Airways.
Qatar Airways have a well-founded reputation as offering the best business class in the sky. They even boast that their Q-Suite is First in Business.
So does Qatar Airways even need a First Class? And is Qatar First Class worth the extra cost considering Qatar Business Class is so good?
With these questions in mind I didn’t hesitate when given the chance to upgrade from Business to First when checking-in on a recent Qatar flight on the A380. Especially as this was a 14 hour flight - the perfect opportunity to really check out Qatar’s First Class and compare it to my recent flight on Air France La Premiere.
The other reason I wanted to try it is because Qatar only offers real first class on one aircraft type - the iconic double decker Airbus A380, the world’s biggest passenger aircraft. Qatar First Class is therefore not only exclusive but it is also elusive with only 10 A380s in their fleet.
Join me as I travel in the lap of luxury from Sydney to Doha in the Best Seat in the House - 1A.
Qatar First Class review.
Flight QR909
Route: SYD-DIA Sydney to Doha
Date: November 2023
#qatarfirstclass #qatarflightreview #luxurytravel
00:00 Introduction
02:06 Air New Zealand Lounge
02:59 Boarding
04:18 Cheers! Here's to a Great Flight!
05:19 The Seat
06:43 Post Departure Drink
07:39 Qatar A380 Bar
08:09 Dinner
09:03 Amenities, PJs & Bathroom
10:01 The Bed
10:12 Breakfast
11:14 Oryx One Entertainment System
12:11 Landing
14:06 Full Menus

[@davidmcneill2924]

The only thing more impressive than the first class experience is Dennis’ ability to put away such a variety and quantity of booze without falling over!

[@DennisBunnikTravels]

and surprisingly I don't drink that much when I'm not flying. Just want to make sure I try everything so you get the full experience on the video :)

[@davidmcneill2924]

@@DennisBunnikTravels we are grateful! It’s tough job but someone has to do it. Thank you for your service 🫡

[@googleknowsus8184]

Facts.

[@LadyJennivieve]

Excellent video, Dennis 👍⭐️😁

[@Prego307]

@@DennisBunnikTravels We appreciate it when you do though.

[@GreenerGrass]

Loved this! Qatar’s A380 is so high on our list. Thanks, Dennis! Those Nachos would surely cure any hangover…😂

[@Calebs_Aviation]

As if! 😂 Cheese would only make you feel more sick because of the richness on a plane… 🤢

[@1dove]

your videos are free therapy

[@edwarddelderfield]

Dennis - the breakfast of champions! Granola and Nachos. Legend.

[@GenkisTravels]

That looks amazing. I hope to experience Qatar Airways some day.

[@cathies8655]

I just love how you take full advantage of all the offerings!😊

[@MrWinelover1]

Thanks Dennis for taking us along on this First Class flight. It probably be the closest I will get to flying first class and it was delight to see the benefits awarded on this flight. I doubt I would pay the extra given the Business Class product is so good, but with unlimited funds I would love to give it a try. A fantastic video, thanks for sharing.

[@pascalsauvage2275]

FINALLY!!!!!!!!! I’ve been in prison for 6 years and I thought I lost your channel. Miraculously you posted yesterday and I’ve managed to favourite it!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@BenAllen-fw1vl]

Flying the reverse direction of this in 12 days. Can not wait for this as well as experiencing Al Safwa lounge in Doha

[@azgolfdude1239]

Terrific video as always, Dennis! Great to see the A380 alive and well again!

[@Bad_Karma1968]

Great vlog as always Dennis

[@BrooksJones]

What an incredible wine list, best that I have ever seen by far!

[@veeruveer]

Another awesome video review mate!

[@Yotee]

Love your reviews Dennis!

[@herenow6953]

That looked awesome!

[@khalidjaber9081]

Thanks 4 sharing your trip ..

[@mikeedwards9306]

Great upload

[@andrewjohnston6841]

Great video as always Dennis

[@mattvjmeasures]

As I exiting the Qatar A380 from my lowly cattle class seat (although I had been lucky enough to get a whole row if four seats to myself on a two-thirds empty flight!) I asked the air crew if I could have a look upstairs in first class. They happily let me and wow, it's lovely. Got a great look around. My, how the 1% live.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Fantastic trip report Dennis!

[@60frederick]

Thank you very much, Dennis, for sharing your wonderful documentary video about your First Class flight with us.

[@heathertruskinger6214]

Hi Dennis. Now THAT is what I call flying high ....in style !!! It's great to see how some are lucky enough to fly, definitely a treat, if you can " cheekily" ( as you put it) get the upgrade !😂

[@brianb2837]

Hi Dennis, hope all is well. Once again, definitely worth the upgrade price for another throughly enjoyable review of the food and drinks! Thanks so much and have a great day!

[@dannykelly9951]

excellent video as always Dennis

[@AbdulAli-ku9he]

Thank you Dennis enjoyed it.

[@Draviskos]

Great video thanks 😊

[@Calebs_Aviation]

FABULOUS video Dennis! WOW 🤩 I thought the Qatar Airways Q-Suite was blingy but the First Class on the Airbus A380 looked even better! As if that’s even possible on Qatar! I hit the 👍 button the second I heard you say “I’ve just upgraded to First Class on the Iconic A380!” 😊 AMAZING ❤️

[@guyrandom8518]

Fantastic video mate, love everything about this flight

[@thecornells7430]

Superb video, as ever. Thanks, Dennis. 👍 From the UK

[@free4lifeau]

excellent review as always mate

[@78bollox]

Love their little Qatar LED candles. Plus the salt and peppers.

[@felipernunes]

Loved ur reviews and how nice I can see u are as a passenger!

[@kevinhickman5395]

Thank you, Dennis, for sharing your First Class flight with us. As always, well put together. Did everyone note the awesome PJ"S

[@richardcaldwell9160]

Yeah nah, Dennis is definitely a Business type of guy - cheers

[@rossgwelsh]

Flew Qatar 1st class Sydney to Barcelona a couple of years ago using Qantas points. Was a fantastic experience. In the 1st class lounge at Doha for 12 hours there is a private “hotel “ for long layovers. The customer care is unrivalled. Would love to fly with them again but QFF points availability is non-existent and we cannot afford a revenue flight 😢. Thanks for bringing back memories of that flight 😊.

[@MadroneHumanRights]

I always love your video reviews Dennis. Happy New Year, and to another year traveling the globe.

[@jimjefftube]

Another great job Dennis! Safe Travels!

[@clairedobson2240]

Great video Dennis

[@rickman2267]

Excellent vid!

[@kennethwu115]

Amazing trip

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

I do enjoy a little luxury myself! It looks lovely. Thank you for the video! Have a fabulous week!

[@sailingnidnoi]

Will try it next weekend

[@allfitat56]

A nice review. Thanks for the information.

[@emmo__93]

Great review! :D

[@BazzaOTW]

Thanks Dennis, another good review.

[@kingcasino5884]

Hi Dennis,love the review,gave us lovely memories of flying business class to Sydney from Doha on the A380 in 2019.to be honest,we thought the Qatar B/C was the bees knees,and flown it many times since. But would certainly like to try first class,just once will do,and with Qatar.👍

[@gezatherton1071]

7:01 Loving your Lizzie Birdsworth impression there Dennis!

[@matthewgreenwood5074]

Pure fantasy escape again for me as usual Dennis. Like to see the menu's and think..now what would I have had !

[@nav5501]

Always make good videos.

[@ntpryce]

We love seeing your wonderful flight reviews - they're always great. We have been so fortunate to have travelled first class (Etihad) on an A380 long haul flight and agree if you can ever do it, you should. We are booked to do this again (Emirates) in March/April 2023 and can't wait. It is truly a once in a lifetime type of experience. And experiencing a shower on a flight is truly living in the clouds. Thank you.

[@evakatrinaa]

Brilliant. I didn't think they could improve on the Q Suite, but this seems worth the extra cost for those who can afford it. It's been too long since I flew Qatar Airways. I miss the mint lemonade and the Dana Al Fardan boarding music 🎶💜 🇶🇦

[@jorooney8362]

Denis I will be unlikely to fly 1st class so I adore watching your videos. I love that you don't take flying 1st class for granted.

[@ML66B]

Love it!

[@Lennxi80]

We booked our DOH-BKK trip with their a380 first class. Can't wait! Great video!!

[@kennethbell54]

Brilliant Dennis. All the best from Thailand.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Great video Dennis! I’m flying QR in March and can’t wait. Btw there is now a fast track security line at SYD near where the old express path used to be. Surely you could have got into the QF lounge (as a OWE too), though? Or had it closed by that time?

[@BobSayG]

Dennis! Finally I am flying back to Japan first time since pandemic!!! SQ business class! Cheers to a great flight 🥂😊

[@grantkipling2538]

Great review from Cape Town, South Africa

[@AustinBlake747]

Wow, nachos!? That’s a first! Thanks for the video Dennis!

[@sylvieroy8597]

Un seul mot : FANTASTIQUE !!!!!

[@jcbroadw]

Nachos in first class, doesn’t get much better than that!

[@ryanfreeman9329]

Thanks for a great video! I love Qatar airways , and traveling economy was absolutely impressive, so I can just imagine how good business and First Class must be.

[@stewartmcgill9360]

Absolutely sublime escapism for a blistering cold day in Leeds, UK.

[@rushi1178]

Nice journey happy bhogi sankranti

[@Aesir5]

Nice background music choice 👍

[@daveu88sanderson8]

Hi Dennis, a great review and I think the upgrade was worth every penny. Kind regards DS

[@davidcole333]

I was hoping for a comparison to La Premiere. I think they both exceeded expectation.

[@stevenmatheson5883]

Living the dream !!

[@highlandersixtysix]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching that, Dennis. You’re absolutely correct, there remains a need and desire for First. I’m trying to book flights to Montreal for October, in First, and it’s not to be had unless I want to transfer through the USA (thanks, but no). I can only hope that it’ll become available as Lufthansa return some more A346 to routes. One small detail, as a Scot and lover of our National beverage… Glenmorangie is pronounced just as in the fruit ‘orange’ [Glenm’orange’ie] 😂 So good to being back to your regular videos, and I always look forward to that notification 👍🏻👍🏻😁

[@DennisBunnikTravels]

Ah thanks for that - I knew I was likely pronouncing it wrong. It's a good drop.

[@highlandersixtysix]

@@DennisBunnikTravels Have a few more and it'll come to you naturally😉🤣 at least that's been my experience, it's a great little distillery to visit if you get the chance.

[@btuckervideos4705]

Another excellent video Dennis. Someone you can dream of such a great travelling experience. One day I may hope to travel 1st class of Qatar Airways, but it's well out of my price range at the moment.

[@sachabunniksglobaladventures]

First class looks amazing, great review Den

[@frausmithy]

Not sure if it has changed now, but I also took up the option to upgrade (as per emailed) to Business Class Qatar FRA-SYD - only to discover that this does not give you lounge access!! Thought that was a bit cheap. Otherwise, flying Qsuites is a whole experience.

[@miladmehranzade6835]

Hi very great best video great work master hope you are well good luck

[@del_travels]

Great video! my wife and I recently flew back in 1st class on the A380 from Sydney to London. It's definitely so much better than their BC and with nobody else in the cabin, privacy definitely wasn't an issue

[@SenemsMelbourneDiary]

Ahhh memories ❤❤❤

[@niccarter9025]

I have flown the Qatar A380 First class a few times now on the long haul from Sydney to London. Absolutely love it! The only fault I had was sleeping way too long, and not making the most of it haha.

[@seanp7dc]

Same here. I slept a LOT (more than most flights) due to the awesome QR F comfort, but a mimosa with breakfast didn't hurt ;)

[@DonaldMcKelvie]

Well done Dennis, another great review, and why not enjoy the comforts of everything that First Class has to offer.

[@ILiveInTrees]

Great review. I'm lucky enough to have a few bottles of Ares waiting to be opened. A great drop indeed!

[@BlakeEdgington]

So if Air France cost you Christmas and birthday presents for a couple of years, what about this one? 😉. Great video mate.

[@sbor90]

Great video - but one thing to note: despite Qatar's preference for you to use the Air NZ lounge, you were also entitled to access the Qantas First lounge through oneworld Class of Service access rules.

[@Ad-Lo]

We would like to see reviews of other lounges, too, though. 🙂

[@emercycrite]

I would definitely have availed of the Qantas First lounge.

[@jackychan198427]

Fantastic video as usual. In Hong Kong, Finnair boarding pass invites you to use Plaza Premium Lounge instead of CX lounge. Unless you know airline industry and one world privilege, we could be fooled by it. 🤣

[@del_travels]

we used the Qantas lounge when we flew Sydney to London in 1st recently, so much better :)

[@AustralianConsultancy]

Dennis is Qantas WP so he would absolutely had access. Sometimes its good to get into other lounges especially when you have been in the same place for years.

[@Ad-Lo]

Woohoo! Haven’t watched yet, but I’m excited! (As if I am going anywhere 🤦🏽‍♀️).

[@debramage739]

Thanks Dennis, would love to fly first class once, done business. Cheers 🍻

[@gorleegor]

Dennis, the main reason Qatar switches to Air NZ or Marhaba lounges is mainly due to the opening hours of the Qantas lounge may not align up with the QR departure post Covid; although relationship between QF and QR doesn’t seem going well as you mentioned.

[@annaventris7986]

Love your vids Dennis, Note sure if I have missed it in previous ones though, why do you touch the plane on entering ? Is it a good luck thing ?

[@AlonsoRules]

As someone who has spent their entire life travelling in cattle class, first class seems but a distant dream for me. Maybe one day! Btw I prefer the Emirates First Class from previous videos. Seems more intimate to me, more space.

[@MrLee025]

Ah, I’m not jealous because you’re a top bloke. But damn, one can only dream of that experience. Looking forward to the next one

[@simo1747]

Originally from NZ, Dennis??? I sense an accent. As per usual, a cracking review. You’ve helped me make some great choices when I hit the skies. Appreciate you 🙌👌

[@lucee2261]

That bar area on their A380's is as good as it gets & the best reason NOT to pay extra for first-class - after all - it's a shared area. It really is all downhill after experiencing their A380's in business/first-class.

[@seanp7dc]

Taking this flight in early March! SYD-DOH in F. Can't wait! I’ll be hitting up the QF F lounge first tho (which you had access to!)

[@seanp7dc]

Update: Flight SYD-DOH in F on Mar 11 was outstanding. Loved the Australian influence on the menu, and the Ares Shiraz you mentioned! QF F lounge particularly awesome, also.

[@SultanNasser95]

I'm glad that you enjoyed flying our national carrier 🇶🇦✨

[@TheSumo1955]

Hi Dennis another good video but out of my range have you flown on Vietnam airways yet as I can't find any on your site because I'm trying to plan a trip to the Netherlands at the end of the year and they seem to have the best price

[@TM-uy4jg]

Unbelievable luxury

[@roderick3778]

Awesome vlog mate, can one use qantas points to upgrade from Buisness?? I'm sure because of code share we can't but I thought I would ask you the question anyways. Thanks for a great and inspiring vlog mate✈️😁🥂👍

[@OVTraveller]

Hi Dennis, thanks for another excellent review , especially after the hiatus of the past two years. Regrettably, Qatar only flies the B 777 from Melbourne to Doha, so no bar visits scheduled for May, but first class is on the cards for a future planned Cairo trip via Doha in September. Cheers and keep on exploring with us watching and learning. Otto

[@stewartgrant7724]

HI Dennis Firstly wishing you and you family a belated Happy New Year and all good wishes for 2023. Yes this was another one of your very interesting videos and love that services that you got on Qatar Airlines so who do you find the best Qatar Airlines Emirates Airlines Singapore Airlines I suppose it all depends on where you are travelling to and what class you travel.Anyway looking forward to the next one By the way have you ever used Malaysian Airlines I would be very interested on your comments about them

[@killertron33]

your pronunciation of Glenmorangie had me chuckling. 🤣 Great vids though as always

[@wannabedal-adx458]

Great review as always Dennis. Interesting that the seat is so open. No privacy really to speak of. Also looks like the Qantas or Air France 1st class seat. I would prefer the Etihad, Emirates, or Singapore first class seat, with a closing door.

[@SeniorTravels]

I have been watching your videos for some time and I am wondering what type of camera you use for filming.

[@nerikkarlsson119]

Great video (as usual) Hope we can have the opportunity to do the same next time we fly Doha-Bangkok. This year we opted out of Qatar on our move from Sweden to Thailand in favor of Thai airway (the first time in over ten years) Stupid choice that we regretted a lot. Next longer trip we will come back to Qatar airway which is our first choice They have always been a pleasure to travel with them both privately and on business trips.

[@delightfullyyummy]

Qatar have a few ex-Cathay 777's which feature a First class cabin and service as well.