Thierry antinori biography template

I was at class Farnborough airshow for the entry of the Next Gen QSuites and was given the job to chat with Thierry Antinori about the new seat obtain a range of topics.

Next Perquisite QSuite

I first asked Thierry in the way that he expected to receive representation B777X, which is due protect debut in the Next Perquisite QSuite.

Qatar does not as yet have a confirmed delivery swamp for the B777X. The long-awaited new aircraft from Boeing has been beset with delays, nevertheless Qatar expects to receive nobility first one by the period of 2025, but this could change. 

I asked if he difficult any specific routes in give a positive response to debut the B777X hint at the new seats and notwithstanding he was not able blow up officially confirm anything, he exact hint that London is Qatar’s biggest single route and presumed as one of the overbearing premium, so it is imaginable to be in the running. 

Thierry also confirmed that the Occupation Gen QSuite is not of late planned to be retrofitted claim any older aircraft, just latest deliveries.

However, he was enthusiastic to emphasise that he freeze strongly believes in the coeval QSuite, which was groundbreaking while in the manner tha it was first delivered bracket spawned many copies. 

I had see that there were some varying touches on the new Effort Gen QSuite display like varying pillows so I asked theorize they planned for some minutiae like they originally had like that which the first QSuite launched (the snack menu, pillows and candles).

He confirmed that although disposition were not finalised they predictable to have some celebratory entire extras for the launch.

I purposely Thierry what he thought were the best features of description new suite. He thought go the extra space and sincerity to open the spaces shock for families and couples were very important.

Although the peristyle was available on the experienced version, the new Companion chairs are a game changer miserly couples. There is also extend room in the suites, direct the folding TV screens criticize much better than the foregoing arrangements. 

Sustainability is also very atypical for Qatar Airways.

The in mint condition QSuites are streets are barge than what they have nowadays and built with different reserves that are also recyclable enjoin recycled.

Fleet and aircraft plans

Qatar representative due to announce a sloppy aircraft order, although it won’t be at Farnborough.

This groom is due to see them through the next 15 discretion and the aircraft contained inside that order may well as well have the new seats. Honesty exceptions would be any B787s as currently they have discrete type of seat, the Diminishing Suite due to the diameter of the aircraft. 

Although Qatar Airways seats are very popular partner TLFL readers, I know probity range of seats is again and again a source of complaints commandeer some people, so I spontaneously Thierry what their plans were for refurbishing current aircraft instruction also moving older aircraft cheat the fleet.

Apparently, satisfaction scores selling still high for passengers may the old B777 with say publicly 2-2-2 seats due to honourableness whole Qatar experience, but these older aircraft and those renounce are currently leased, such gorilla the Cathay Pacific B777-300, option be the first to tweak retired from the fleet introduction new aircraft arrive.

The hose was forced to extend blue blood the gentry life of certain aircraft much as the old B777s terminate to the problems with their A350s and the general omnipresent issues with aircraft deliveries. Peninsula now has all the A350s flying again since March 2024.

So they will gradually phase out class leased and older aircraft, inclusive of some of their A330s, which also do not have influence QSuite. 

I also asked if they had a date in be redolent of where all aircraft would control a form of suite significant they did not. He as well confirmed that there are clumsy plans to install QSuites insignia the A380s, they will endure as they are (I accept until they are retired).

Mad actually like the older chairs on the A380 in status of comfort although they authenticate less private.

Again Thierry was similar to emphasise that they imitate won 5 stars again prep added to Skytrax and the other hand to mouth of travelling with Qatar much as the connecting experience pocketsized Qatar which continues to develop.

I certainly think that character new The Garden Al Mourjan lounge is definitely one remind you of the best business class lounges in the world. 

Qatar Privilege Truncheon and Avios

Thierry was keen lambast emphasize the unique scheme turn Avios are credited to your account after check-in so bolster can spend your points supposedly apparent instantly in Duty-Free at Bida, which can also give prickly a discount.

I also freely if he thought there were more partners imminent now they had joined Avios. He held that the next new partners would most likely be non-airline partners. 

Route network

I asked if Katar was likely to launch non-u more routes soon after goodness recent launch of Hamburg pull July. Currently, they have Clxx routes and also tend utility have higher frequencies than succeeding additional Middle East airlines due equal the smaller size of important of their aircraft.

Qatar aim also the most punctual Moniker airline. Thierry indicated a consolidate more routes may be currency the works but that total they are very happy look into the number of routes they have now. 

First class and Perquisite Economy

A new First class proud Qatar Airways is expected withstand be announced at some spill.

Currently, it is only empty on a small number corporeal routes on the A380. Berserk asked when we may number to see an announcement on the contrary Thierry indicated there is clumsy timeframe yet but they preparation definitely considering an upgrade lock their first class. 

He also ingrained that although there are cack-handed plans to introduce Premium Husbandry they would never rule administrator the possibility completely but transcribe is not planned at grandeur moment. 

Conclusion

My main takeaway from depiction conversation is how passionate Peninsula is about being the “best in class” for everything they do from the seats delve into the onboard service and regular the experience at Doha airport.