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Here's why Qatar Airways was just named the best airline in the world

In business and first class, passengers get fresh flowers, chandeliers, sumptuous leather seats, top-shelf liquor and canapés.

Here's why Qatar Airways was just named the best airline in the world

The first class lounge has leather benches that are a welcome break on long flights.

The first class lounge has leather benches that are a welcome break on long flights.

There's also plenty of room to stretch out.

There

The first class cabin on the A380 is pretty swanky. Seats are ultra-wide, and there are dividers between them so that you can shut out chatty neighbors. Or, conversely, you can extend the table to have dinner a deux.

The first class cabin on the A380 is pretty swanky. Seats are ultra-wide, and there are dividers between them so that you can shut out chatty neighbors. Or, conversely, you can extend the table to have dinner a deux.

First class seats can be flattened into actual beds, so it's easy to sleep. And pjs and slippers are complimentary.

First class seats can be flattened into actual beds, so it

Business class isn't so shabby either.

Business class isn

Business class seats look like cozy little pods.

Business class seats look like cozy little pods.

If you're thinking these look like bucket seats, you're not wrong. Qatar claims to have been inspired by the automotive industry when designing the seats.

If you

Some business class seats are extra wide and feature a 180-degree lie-flat bed.

Some business class seats are extra wide and feature a 180-degree lie-flat bed.

A clever little storage area holds amenity kits.

A clever little storage area holds amenity kits.

Of course it's a Giorgio Armani amenity kit, which comes with designer pjs, perfume, sleep masks, ear plugs, lotions and lip balm.

Of course it

Kits vary for first and business class passengers.

Kits vary for first and business class passengers.

Watching a movie on a plane will never be like a trip to the cinema, but these screens are pretty massive.

Watching a movie on a plane will never be like a trip to the cinema, but these screens are pretty massive.

Some bathrooms have a leather trim and wood accents.

Some bathrooms have a leather trim and wood accents.

Qatar's first and business class menu was created in collaboration with two celebrity chefs, Nobu Matsuhisa and Vineet Bhatia. Of course it's delicious.

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Our guess is Nobu had something to do with this sashimi dish.

Our guess is Nobu had something to do with this sashimi dish.

Celebrity chef created or not, this tomato bisque with crayfish and coconut looks delicious.

Celebrity chef created or not, this tomato bisque with crayfish and coconut looks delicious.

Breakfast is simple, but delectable. They know what they're doing since eating healthy helps with jet lag.

Breakfast is simple, but delectable. They know what they

Economy class is also excellent.

Economy class is also excellent.

Economy seats feature extra cushy headrests.

Economy seats feature extra cushy headrests.

There are over 2,000 different entertainment options, from TV shows to movies and video games.

There are over 2,000 different entertainment options, from TV shows to movies and video games.

Access them with this controller.

Access them with this controller.

Every seat in economy has a power outlet, USB plug and even a personal phone that lets you send and receive text messages during your flight.

Every seat in economy has a power outlet, USB plug and even a personal phone that lets you send and receive text messages during your flight.

Nobu didn't design the meals in economy, but they still look pretty good.

Nobu didn

The Kit Kat is a nice touch.

The Kit Kat is a nice touch.

Now see who else made the list.

Now see who else made the list.

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