The Route
Melbourne to Doha
The Aircraft
Airbus A380-800
The Loyalty Scheme
Qatar’s Privilege Club, but it is also part of the Oneworld Alliance.
Class
First class, eight open suites
Duration
14 hours and 35 minutes
Frequency
Daily, Sunday to Wednesday
Checking In
Is a breeze – it’s even more advantageous on the return leg as you get to experience the standalone terminal for first and business class passengers plus the incredible lounge facilities in Doha. In Melbourne, I’m whizzed straight through customs and security at lightning speed, but Qatar doesn’t have a lounge. You can use Mahaba – but that’s likely to be a bit of a let-down for first class passengers (no offence to Mahaba).
Baggage
50 kilos checked in…