Qatar Airways inflight safety video leads to Messi moments

I’ve seen some excellent inflight safety videos in recent times (Air New Zealand’s Hobbit-themed and All Blacks/Men in Black efforts among the best) but the new edition from Qatar Airways is right up with the best of them. After a turbulent period in 2015 it’s time to sit back, fasten your safety belts and ride into the New Year with Qatar Airways. You may just recognise some of your fellow passengers…

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Tasting a poignant legacy onboard Qatar Airways

“Would you like another glass of New Zealand Blanc?” “Well… yes please,” I reply, after what I hope is a suitably polite hesitation but is more likely a nanosecond to the delightful Manru, my hostess on the Qatar Airways flight from Doha International Airport to London Heathrow. Manru is from central China. She means ‘Sauvignon

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Going for gold, going for greatness

I’m taking a leisurely late breakfast in the fantastic Qatar Airways Premium Lounge at Heathrow Airport Terminal 4, en route to one of my most eagerly awaited trips in a long while. Over the next couple of days I’m going to be donning a hard hat to view progress on New Doha International Airport (NDIA), among

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Catching up in Qatar

I’m on the road again, this time bound for Manila to meet Duty Free Philippines. I flew with Qatar Airways via Doha and was impressed by the experience. Fantastically friendly service onboard, a great choice of inflight entertainment – and one of the best duty free shopping magazines I’ve seen in a long time. Weary

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