Qatar Airways introduces world’s first AI cabin crew

Qatar Airways introduces the world’s first human-like AI cabin crew. Visitors at Dubai Arabian’s World Travel Mart will get a chance to meet, engage, and interact with the second-generation’ AI-powered cabin crew.

Sama 2.0, a super smart AI assistant working for Qatar Airways will answer your questions about flying with Qatar Airways in real time. She can also help you plan your trip, find answers to common questions, and give you tips for your destination.

You can chat with Sama online through Qatar Airways’ app or QVerse, their special digital platform. If you’re in Dubai from May 6th to 9th, you can even meet Sama in person at the Qatar Airways pavilion.

The regional carriers launched its holographic virtual cabin crew Sama 2.0 in March at ITB in Berlin this year.

In the latest development, Qatar Airways has also hired its new CEO. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer replaced long time CEO Badr Al Bakr.

“Based on the demand from certain sectors, we see a high demand for First Class, and as such, have decided to introduce a newly-designed First Class cabin unique to Qatar Airways. We are combining the experience of flying commercial and executive jets to develop something new. We are 70 to 80 per cent ready and are only finalising colours. We are hoping to announce it soon,” said Al-Meer.