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BEST Business Experience? · QATAR AIRWAYS 787 Business Class 🇶🇦 Doha - Saigon 🇻🇳 They Take The Cake

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a detailed trip report of a Qatar Airways business class flight from Doha to Saigon. The journey begins with an exploration of Hamad International Airport, where the creator compares several lounge options. He highlights the Al Mourjan business class lounge at the Garden as a top global destination due to its atmosphere and dining, while noting that the Al Safwa first class lounge has a superior design but lacks impressive food and wine offerings. The creator also discusses the airline's significant global influence through various ownership stakes in other carriers. Onboard the Boeing 787-8, he reviews the reverse herringbone seat, noting its comfort and storage capabilities despite a minor quirk with the armrest controls. The review covers in-flight amenities, including the Dipty amenity kit and bedding, and provides a thorough critique of the dining experience, specifically praising the mezze offerings and the chocolate dessert. He also addresses the concept of being cut hard, arguing that the risk of aircraft swaps is less significant than often perceived given the high percentage of lie flat seats in the widebody fleet. The video concludes with a recommendation for using fast track immigration services upon arrival in Saigon.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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Solid Strip

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm here to give you a self-funded and honest look at some of the best and some of the not so best Airlines and hotels in the world

the Alm mojan business class Lounge at the Garden which I'll just call The Garden Lounge you're greeted with a chargeable Louis Vuitton Lounge in Cafe but just keep walking and you'll find what is one of my top five lounges globally

I think the atmosphere is nicer and if there's no fancy wine or champagne or whatnot to drink here I would rather stay at the Garden

I know some of you most of you are anti- cutar Airways simply because of the fear of being cut hard but I'll speak about why that's not really a problem these days in a bit

Creator's Tips & Advice

Pay for FastTrack immigration when landing in Saigon to avoid long lines
Consider the Garden Lounge over other Qatar Airways lounges for a better atmosphere

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the business class experience like on Qatar Airways from Doha to Saigon?
QHow do Qatar Airways lounges in Doha compare?
QIs the 'cut hard' issue with Qatar Airways still a significant problem?

Port Highlights

Doha4 Happy Bacon
Saigon2½ Sad Bacon
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