Qatar Airways to scrap first-class seats on long-haul flights – The National

Qatar Airways to scrap first-class seats on long-haul flights – The National

The world’s second best airline is moving away from the world’s fanciest cabin seat.

Qatar Airways won’t have first-class berths on its next-generation long-haul aircraft, chief executive Akbar Al Baker said during an interview in Istanbul on Saturday, claiming that the investment in the most luxurious seats doesn’t justify the returns, given that Qatar’s business-class offering provides many of the same perks.

“Why should you invest in a subclass of an aeroplane that already gives you all the amenities that first class gives you,” said Al Baker. “I don’t see the necessity.”