Qatar Airways Premium Economy Class ?! | Qatar Airways Business Class | B777-300ER |Trip Report

Welcome everyone on board the 4 class Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER, the oddball in the fleet.
And that is as QR only operates two cabins of service on all its regular B777 aircraft.
This is however an ex-Cathay Pacific aircraft and Qatar Airways kept the original First, Business and Premium Economy Class cabins.
As I fly quite often between the Dubai and Istanbul I thought it would be nice to show you the same flight in both cabins.
While the Premium Economy seats are sold as Economy, you can purchase these at an additional cost. The service continues to be the same as in Economy but with a lot of extra comfort.
I believe that they kept this cabin to test the interest people have to pay extra for more comfort in order to possibly consider their own Premium Economy Class product soon. And I hope that day comes as I’m here for it!
So join me on this journey to Istanbul on the four class B777 in both Business and Premium Economy Class and experience what is one of the best B777 cabins in the world.
Thanks a lot for being here!
Enjoy!
Today we are showcasing you the following flight:
From: Doha Hamad International Airport, Doha, the State of Qatar
To: Istanbul International Airport, Istanbul, Türkiye
Flight Number: QR 245
Aircraft Type: Boeing 777-300ER
Registration: A7-BOA
Flight Time: 03:42
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Feel free to leave a comment with your opinion and feedback.
Have a nice one!
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[@kv2206]

I'm amazed at how soothing this video is, with each frame meticulously recorded and a serene atmosphere. Even without commentary, the subtitles effortlessly convey the content. I stumbled upon this channel last week, and since then, it has become my preferred dinner companion. I can't bring myself to miss any of the videos, whether I'm having dinner or just relaxing. Hats off to the creator! 🤝❤ Sending love from Lucknow, India. ❣

[@deepalperera4592]

love your ramp footage of both airports, very well filmed, this makes your trip reports one of the best around

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks for the kind words, very happy you like the extra’s!

[@velvetacik]

amazing as usual vdieo alex! love the way that your channel is not only about tripreorts but also about planespotting and detailed info about the aircraft! have a great day and can't wait for the next one!

[@TheLayoverAviation]

It is about all that we plane lovers like! I’m still seeing aviation through the eyes of a kid so I try to show all that to you all. Thanks for watching!

[@aviationanalyticswansh2037]

So glad I went on youtube! Watched this right after it got uploaded. That is so cool! Premium economy on QATAR!!! Maybe they should consider it. That's an experience with the LV lounge. I didn't qr and ek were doing that. But why invite them when you have to pay! I kind of like that look of business class on QR's aircraft. Maybe qr should install that for business and qsuite for first. I don't understand why ME airlines expand so much, it kind of annoys me. They should focus on improving experience instead of expanding, like the regional flights should also board from a gate. And why are all of the flights in the midnight for the indo-pak region. Truly annoying! Im starting to get more and more disappointed with QR. Even though the airline is qatari, they need intl IFE as their traffic is nothing but qatari! LOL. Great video as always though

[@TheLayoverAviation]

So basically Etihad and Armani worked together and shortly after QR announced the LV thing. So I thought it was going to be something interesting but it’s nothing but a stupid stunt. I felt really silly to waste my time there. Regarding the experience from South Asia, I flew recently from Kathmandu and I can guarantee that was my best flight ever on QR. And it was on an old A330-300!

[@AboutPlanes]

This is video is on entirely another level of trip reports, my friend! You are definitely in my top 5 aviation-related content makers. Great job, keep it up

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks for the great compliment!! Hope you continue to enjoy it, will work hard to improve 😎

[@Itzzyaboyaryan]

I’m happy I saw this video! I was gunna fly Qatar airways! Another great review loved it and made my day! Hope you and your family enjoyed!

[@Ali-Baig]

Hi Alex, it’s been soo long since I’ve watched. I’ve just been so busy finally got some to watch my favourite KZbinr!

[@user-im9nl7bq2h]

of course i had to watch my favorite youtuber on planet earth of aviation

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks! Super nice words always ❤️

[@HansinKoppada05]

Another wonderful video to enjoy the weekend. Thanks a lot alex! for yet another informative and wonderful video. enjoyed every second of it!😄

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Always a pleasure, I owe you the thanks for watching! Have a nice one 😉

[@RonakKumar-pc2rf]

Oh brilliant and lovely to watch Qatar Airways and Turkish Airways

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Glad you liked the combo!

[@xaviercastagnet344]

Nice video, especially your comments on flight technical details

[@jaimeawalter]

Another great job! With a lovely touch! Obrigado!

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks Jaime!

[@adli1638]

I have enjoyed your trip …loved it in every moment …thank you so much for this opportunity 🎉🙏🙏🙏

[@TheLayoverAviation]

So glad you did, thanks for watching and writing!! We meet next video 😜

[@AeroTravels]

Amazing Report. Thx!

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks my friend!!

[@Paulhilvert]

Great stuff as per another great review of QR, the Louis Vuitton bar looked insanely beautiful I’d need a loan to set foot in there 😍😂. Only AV geeks would enjoy a bus to the stand 😍. One of my favourite additions to your video is that you’ve got all the aircraft’s and destinations etc that’s impressive 😊👏. Little jealous your on my favourite aircraft 77W😍 you can’t beat the GEs. I Would of expected that QR would of fitted it in their own attire colours Fantastic stuff really enjoyed it 👍

[@JelmersAviation]

Wonderful video buddy! Liked!

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Happy new year Jelmer, thanks for writing!

[@moodyaviagaming2406]

Its a good video, i swear to god this deserve to be number 1 skytrax

[@rushaadsadri5838]

I loved this video!!!

[@martinvareed8756]

oh yea..i rememeber the YPT. Young platinum traveler :) God bless him.......nice trip detailing...keep it up Brother...best wishes

[@yousefalzaharani5611]

Mashallah, your son Eric is very cute. And thanks again for another great video. And yes, I agree so much quinoa on aircraft food lol. QR has a bit too much of it. Enjoy Istanbul and I look forward to seeing your next adventure soon! ❤

[@user-fq6yu6ys9j]

Excelent video qatar airlines is right there with emirates super great service the food was spertacular the seat was comfy the view outside was great being a wine drinker .myself l loved the way they keep refilling your glass i did enjoyed the video cheers jerry

[@abdurrafi6555]

Premium Economy on Qatar interesting!!!

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Few knew about it!

[@amitsen1972]

Love your videos

[@TheLayoverAviation]

So glad you do!

[@m_zayank]

To be very honest here your videos dont even feel like mere flight reports anymore. It is so much greater than that. Truely its from an avgeek to another avgeek. Have a great week Alex 😎

[@m_zayank]

Man, the logistics of a singular plane like this, the food presentation, the cooking it surprises me. I mean they don't have a proper kitchen so how is this even done 😂. Not to mention the logistics involved in mega busy airports like IST

[@TheScottib1]

Another great Vlog, look forward to seeing the one about your travels to Australia to see the Oz tennis 🎾 open 👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Yes, Emirates and Qantas is booked! Coming up soon!

[@TheScottib1]

@@TheLayoverAviation Awesome, can't wait. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheScottib1]

Btw Alex, who are you cheering on for in the AO ? 😊😊

[@Jetset_hd]

Great trip report.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks amigo!

[@tonytung6494]

Great informative video high lighted some cabin features that answered my questions. Al Barker was a visionary for QR what is he doing now? Please do a segment on Istanbul which is also my favorite city from an insider view to eat and tour the city.

[@mauriceaviation]

Eric is soo cute,when he sleeps 🫶🏻😊 It's just amazing to fly A351 on 30 minute flight from Dubai! I would like to take it again!.. It's just a unusual thing to see a white Qatar plane as its ex Cathay.. I prefer Emirates then Qatar.. I can't wait to see a new QR under the new CEO Once again! Amazing video my friend! 😊 Take care! See you! 😊

[@LINJ638]

They have the same former B777-300ER from Virgin Australia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qatar_Airways#Fleet

[@Manuharry]

Amazing trip report looking forward to air india a350 and qantas review 😊

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Qantas will come soon and Air India A350 likely next month, if they approve my visa renewal 😊

[@myflight]

Beautiful report. I finally booked a flight with Qatar from Doha to Bali. I will report this trip an my channel.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Great to hear, looking forward to the flight! Have fun 😉

[@ArCtic2509]

I always think that your quality is so nice! Can’t imagine that you fly to business meetings and work before and after to do some aviation videos 🎉

[@TheLayoverAviation]

To Istanbul I fly for leisure as I fly to Croatia from there. My wife is from there 😊 I mostly edit while I am on trips or on my time off!

[@woutergijs5246]

25:07 this is a great add for traveling QR with kids. Not easy. 😊

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Well, you need to be lucky to get the extra seats or be willing to pay for the premium.. I’ve had a flight where both his mom and I had to let him sleep on our laps and that wasn’t fun, so that happens too 😬

[@SaagarShivsaiKhandrika]

Thank you so much for uploading the video 😊😅🎉😂❤❤and what is your next flight video?

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Next flight is on the Nepal Airlines A330-200 to Kathmandu!

[@maitreyabhattacharya]

Fantastic video! I really appreciate your effort showing multiple Qatar Airways products. The 777-300ER is certainly a great aircraft and my favorite Boeing aircraft. Can't wait to see the 777X enter service. Which is your favorite aircraft? What are we getting for the next video?

[@muratesin35]

THANKS A LOT

[@_msraviation]

The Airbus drama could in a sense be a blessing in disguise, it’s given QR the opportunity to experiment with their fleet a bit - there’s the 4 class 777s, the 737maxes, the a330s and a380s brought out of retirement - I wouldn’t be surprised if they kept some of these planes or at least adopted some other changes like the premium economy like you mentioned

[@_msraviation]

Oh and the leased Oman air a330s which I’m flying on tomorrow

[@donnadwarika6370]

❤😂Yes never a dull moment with your Trip Report😂.Always the Best Spark😂❤.Always N Always Enjoyable❤😂.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks Donna! Hope you’re having a great year so far!

[@donnadwarika6370]

@@TheLayoverAviation Yup lots of fun for me.

[@donnadwarika6370]

Happy sunday n Happy week😄😆.

[@donnadwarika6370]

😂😂So Layover Aviation Guy in My Beautiful Dreams.Hoping not to bore you with my comments😂😂😂.Almost fell out my chair😂😂😂.Love the toast to smart you me thinking must do that❤😂.Even tho. at times people always doing tricks for the money😂Then you see it after still nice to make a toast to yourself.Always awesome to rewatch.😂❤.

[@amitraj5129]

Happy New year to you and your family ❤

[@TheLayoverAviation]

You too, thanks for the wishes!

[@supanutjetkrongsuk3932]

Very nice.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks!

[@srijeta8741]

never thought i'd see my city's name on your channel

[@user-ps3qo1gx6n]

nice trip ♥️

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks!

[@CocoBorgir]

Ah, you told me that you were going to be on one of these Ex Cathay Aircraft on the Ex-Delta Air India 777-200LR video 2 months ago. Quite interesting to see a Qatar Airways aircraft without the grey colours, but still nevertheless very cool to see this trip report! Hope you enjoy your stay in Istanbul my friend. p.s., Got a teaser for the next review?

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Yes, I’ve actually flown the ex-Cathay B777 quite often but wanted to have a video in both cabins as it saves me time vs making two separate video’s, so here is the result! Next video is the Nepal Airlines A330-200!

[@CocoBorgir]

⁠​⁠@@TheLayoverAviationI’ve heard good things about their [Nepal Airlines’] A330’s, especially in Economy Class. It’s in a 2-4-2 config right? Just like Turkish Airlines with their A330s. Hope you enjoy your flight with them, looking forward to your content this year onwards!

[@abdulabbas1562]

triple 7 beastt!

[@TheLayoverAviation]

yes! 💪

[@Eyob797]

@16:55 you mentioned "seat update" but this is the aircraft Qatar airways leased from Cathay pacific during covid and they are still flying it.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I mean that the ones in Economy Class got an update with new screens while the rest of the aircraft remains the same. I think this was done when the configuration changed from 3-3-3 abreast to 3-4-3.

[@allenjoseph6848]

Great content! Just curious, what do you do for a living profession wise?

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Many things.. I mostly work in the hospitality industry and at events. I also do some things on the side. I hope to be able to be more transparent about this some day but at the moment I have tight exclusivity contracts that require discretion 😊

[@sebinamuwanga]

Thanks for the video. What was your Istanbul Airport experience like?

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Hey there again! Istanbul is nice and big, but I’m really not a fan.. It’s just too big! But yet I visit all the time, specially when visiting Croatia as we take a short rest and nice meal in Istanbul before continuing. But yeah, big.. too much.

[@sebinamuwanga]

I am also not a fan of large airports.

[@oleksandrkovieshnikov4941]

Which camera do you use for creating this great videos?

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Just the iPhone 13 Pro Max, still works great 😆

[@LizS-dm5rw]

Your little boy is cute... How old is he? Happy new year... I'm freezing here in Kansas City where the temps are -4 or -23 🥶🥶🥶

[@TheLayoverAviation]

He’s 3.5 years old. And an experienced flyer already 😊 Happy new year to you too! I’m writing you from Dubai, it’s 6:07 am and chilly. Around 16C, which is cold for here. Have a nice one!

[@LizS-dm5rw]

@@TheLayoverAviation thanks 😀

[@patrickantwerp1364]

Prima verslag weer. Heel raar om bij de landing zoveel GSM geluiden te horen🤔

[@bilenttuna6921]

Welcome to Istanbul

[@yamuiemata]

Próximamente Eric va a dar su opinión sobre el vuelo 😂

[@TheLayoverAviation]

El ya tiene sus aerolíneas preferidas.. Sabe cuales les dan más juguetes o cuales tienen mejor IFE. No me imporaría que diera su opinión pero prefiere mucho más los coches..

[@talalbutt2218]

Can you please make your subtitles little bit up because I can't see them when ifull zoom my screen.!!! By the way n8ce content i really enjoy it..!!

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks for writing. If I put the subtitles up it might cover some footage. I think it is best not to zoom in..!

[@talalbutt2218]

@@TheLayoverAviation Thanks don't worry it's OK.!!

[@altavelmcnamara]

Is it much better after Baker left?

[@luizgustavolima]

Hi! On this vídeo two different flights, one alone in Business and another flying with Eric on Premium Economy, right?

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Yes, the same aircraft and flight to Istanbul but on different dates. One I went in Business and the other my wife went in Business. We often do that so one of us can chill 😛

[@101watever101]

You've flown Emirates so much that at 20:49 you subconsciously quoted the Emirates ICE video. 😂 As always, your videos are great Alex. Hoping to run into you at DXB someday!

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Hahahaha I didn’t notice! The video I don’t like to watch anyway and it’s subconsciously stuck in my head 😂

[@gparyani]

They really need to offer this product. As it is, anyone who wants anything more than a cramped seat has to pay 10 times the price for business class. Even American Airlines offers passengers on their LAX-JFK routes the choice between first, business, premium economy, and economy, on their 102-seat A321 Transcontinental plane.

[@kevin19358]

Wow, Qatar airways use the Boeing 777-300ER for a 4 hour flight to Istanbul, interesting.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

And even on shorter flights to Dubai! That’s just 35 min.

[@kevin19358]

Wow.

[@shalabhpandey9135]

Sir also please fly to Ahmedabad india there is direct flight from dubai to Ahmedabad of emirates air india and spicejet

[@annikafriberg6703]

Nice flight, your son in very sweet😊.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

We have a lot of fun flying together! 😊

[@ehteshamali8105]

Very Nice review.....but i think that emirates and qatar airline is dominating the channel.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Yes they do, but I have a family and my channel isn’t big enough for me just to travel around the world and spend thousands just to film different airlines, so for now it is what it is 😬

[@TripandTravels]

The warm nuts offered on Qatar appears very shiny and shimmering and tastes like chewing plastic or silicone. A friendly crew once told me they heard this complaint from many 😂 I can’t wait for my next flight with Qatar and try the warm bread dipped in that Lemon flavoured olive oil. It mean’s world to me!

[@ayarkonn]

Very nice video Please next time write "a chou not a choux" final x is for several choux. Merci et bonjour de Paris !

[@gerysphotos3519]

Good to see Eric again, still a cute little kid 🙂

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Eric continues to fly often with me but yeah, not enough video’s here with him. He’s a good boy, hope he enjoys to watch this in the future 😊

[@user-dl6wd5ns5q]

Was the premium worth it im thinking about it for doah to phuket

[@TheLayoverAviation]

totally, specially on a night flight!

[@arrerehan7859]

How do you know which flap is selected?

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Some B777 knowledge I have by now..

[@LINJ638]

What kind of expansion is Hamad International Airport is doing now?

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Considering that half of the aircraft are parked remotely it makes only sense to add some extra jet bridges!

[@LINJ638]

@@TheLayoverAviation Oh so just only adding more jet bridges??? I thought from what it seems that they are building a new terminal in the background.

[@rushaadsadri5838]

on which airline from where to where are you flying.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Next video is with Nepal Airlines on the A330-200.

[@rushaadsadri5838]

ok nice enjoy your flight on Nepal Airlines.@@TheLayoverAviation

[@josephsmialek6157]

First

[@TheLayoverAviation]

🥇

[@josephsmialek6157]

@@TheLayoverAviation lol

[@LINJ638]

What is A320sl mean????

[@TheLayoverAviation]

sharklets!

[@LINJ638]

@@TheLayoverAviation Eh???? I did not see that.

[@user-jc3rk4hu4v]

Klass video🇷🇺 Vladivostok vov Russia❤

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks a lot my Russian friend!!

[@jeetpatel1471]

I might be the only one who thinks this but QR should move to a full widebody fleet.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I agree! But they have lots of destinations that do not require a widebody..

[@AliSleem-pe5zj]

What is your most favorite airline?

[@TheLayoverAviation]

It depends on the day, company, route and aircraft. But amongst the ones I love are Virgin Atlantic, Emirates, Etihad, Singapore, ANA, JAL and Qatar.

[@prathikshshetty9458]

Did you just plant the camera on another seat

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Of course not, I fly this route all the time so I combined two flights in one video.

[@tajdaradil7648]

Are you Spanish

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I am!

[@pratyay3165]

Qatar Airways has gone to shit tbh. Their customer service is so deplorable nowadays. The crew seems very tired all the time. They refused to even give me an extra bottle of water:) great going QR. I also missed my connecting flight because of their "technical delay" and they were so unprofessional at Hamad while arranging my alternate booking. It's ridiculous. I'm never stepping on another QR flight again.

[@justahomosapiens1861]

#unbanjoshcahill Your shoddy practices leaves much to be desired, you don't deserve our business as a result

[@woutergijs5246]

Where was the original post?

[@TheLayoverAviation]

No idea what it means!

[@justahomosapiens1861]

@@TheLayoverAviation Your fellow flight reviewer Josh Cahill was banned by Qatar for simply exposing some deficiencies in the service. Check out his channel to watch the video. An airline that does not appreciate a healthy and honest dose of criticism is not worthy of business, at least mine. For you all to decide, this is a free world (it appears not to Qatar).