I spent 15 hours in Qatar Airways' business class. Parts of the trip felt like a bus ride, but it was pretty exceptional.

Tammy BarrSep 6, 2024, 20:27 IST

I enjoyed flying in business class with Qatar Airways. Tammy Barr<ul class="summary-list"><li>I flew 15 hours in <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/qatar-worlds-best-business-class-qatar-qsuite-2024-6">Qatar Airways</a> business class on two different flights.</li><li>I booked <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/flying-qatar-airways-qsuites-new-york-doha-in-business-class-2022-8">Qsuites</a>, but a plane change meant I was switched to standard business class.</li></ul>I recently spent 15 hours flying in Qatar Airways <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/review-flying-business-class-first-time-klm-worth-it-2024-8">business class</a> from South Africa to Tunisia.When booking, I paid 35,000 American Airlines miles and $84 in fees a seat in Qsuites, Qatar Airways's luxurious lay-flat business-class seats with sliding doors for privacy.I've seen these flights go for about $2,700 one-way, though Qatar Airways business class can sometimes cost significantly more (over $10,000).Unfortunately, a few days before my flight I received an email notifying me that my <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-first-class-flying-has-changed-2019-5">plane had changed</a> to one with a different configuration and I'd be in standard business class instead of Qsuites.I was disappointed not to be in Qsuites, but I knew when I booked that a seat in it was not guaranteed. Here's what my flight was like.

The check-in and boarding process was lackluster.

My first view from my seat was a window and large screen. Tammy Barr

The seats felt private and comfortable with an impressive customizable design.

My seat felt pretty cuztomizable. Tammy Barr

I was welcomed with a drink and a refreshing towel but had to request an amenity kit and headphones.

The Diptyque amenity kit had a few toiletries. Tammy Barr

The layover situation continued to throw me off, but I embraced it.

I wore the pajamas that were provided to me during the flight. Tammy Barr

My dining setup looked great but the food fell below my expectations.

My dining setup felt really nice. Tammy Barr

After dinner, I relaxed in my lie-flat seat and watched movies.

My screen came with a remote. Tammy Barr

I landed in Doha just before midnight for a nine-hour layover.

I spent my layover in the Al Mourjan Business Lounge.Tammy Barr

My next flight was operated through Oman Air.

This Qatar Airways flight was operated by Oman AirTammy Barr

Oman's Apex Suites exceeded my expectations but were not as ergonomic as the first flight.

Our Apex Suite setup on the Oman Air plane felt slightly cramped. Tammy Barr

I thought the food was better on this leg of the trip.

I had beef tenderloin with polenta and veggies. Tammy Barr

The flight was worth every mile.

I enjoyed flying in business class with Qatar Airlines. Tammy Barr

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