'This is a new era': Qatar Airways GCEO outlines vision, plans for world-class airline
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Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al Meer has outlined his vision and innovative plans for Qatar Airways s...
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al Meer has outlined his vision and innovative plans for Qatar Airways stating that "this is a new era" for the world-class airline.
Speaking with CNBC, Qatar Airways GCEO reveals plans to launch a new first-class cabin. "We want to combine the experience from flying commercial and flying on private jet and develop something new which is the first class cabin," Engr. Badr Mohammed Al Meer said.
He further added: "We are 70-80% ready. We are only finalizing colours, and small touches."
Along with this, Qatar Airways also announced that its redesigned premium 'Qsuite' will debut at the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2024.
During the interview, the GCEO also revealed that Qatar Airways submitted a Request for Proposal (RFP) to Boeing and Airbus in what he described as a "big order" of aircraft.