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13.02.2024 - 22:51 / insider.com
Qatar Airways has won the best business-class title for years — so I was excited to finally fly it when I traveled to Spain last year.
But since I didn't have the budget for an $8,605 round-trip flight, I carefully paid with points from credit card sign-up bonuses.
I spent 202,500 miles plus $450 in taxes for the round trip from Los Angeles to Barcelona. Award flights using points can be challenging to book, so I hired a professional through PointsPro, which was another $300.
My trip to Spain took a total of 22 hours because I flew past Barcelona for a nine-hour layover in Doha before heading to my original destination. If I had flown directly to Barcelona, the flight would have been closer to 14 hours.
But it was all worth it — I enjoyed my Qatar Airways flight even more than my first trip to Spain.
Checking in at the airport was easy because business-class passengers have a separate line with no wait. Usually, I would have access to the business-class lounge before the flight, but it was closed due to COVID-19.
Boarding was also effortless as I was one of the first guests on the plane.
I had been looking forward to Qatar Airway's business class because of the Qsuite, which comes with a bed and a flight attendant on call. There was also a sliding door, so I felt safe in my private pod.
The airline also offers a double bed, ideal for couples who want to sleep side-by-side.
After boarding, I ordered a tart non-alcoholic lemon and mint beverage.
I also received an amenity kit, created by the luxury brand Bric's. The kit included a facial mist, an anti-aging moisturizer, a lip balm from Castello Monte Vibiano Vecchio, earplugs, an eye mask, and socks.
I was given comfy pajamas that I got to keep.
It felt great to change from my street clothes into pajamas, socks, and slippers.
I got dinner shortly after takeoff through the on-demand menu, which you can order from at any time.
I wanted to try traditional cuisine, so I ordered the Arabic mezze with hummus, moutabel, and tabouleh for my appetizer, which was delicious.
I ordered the Chicken machboos with fried onions, cashews, and mint raita for my main.
I enjoyed the tangy buttermilk panna cotta with passion fruit for dessert.
Another major perk of my flight was the seat, which turned into a flatbed with the push of a button.
After dinner, I ordered the turn-down service and stepped out of my pod so that my flight attendant could make my bed, adding a pillow, mattress, and plush blanket.
Once I took a nap, I enjoyed an afternoon tea snack and watched TV.
Before the flight ended, I received a multi-course breakfast and Godiva chocolates.
I was sad to deplane because it had felt like I was on a private flight. Though the business-class cabin was
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