Qatar Airways Launches Airbus A350 Flights to New York

Qatar Airways has launched Airbus A350 flights between Doha and JFK International in New York.

Qatar Airways’ A350 features the new Oryx entertainment system, with up to 2,000 entertainment options on individual screens in all classes.

The aircraft also offers advanced air conditioning technology and LED mood lighting to enhance the comfort of passengers while reducing fatigue after a long flight.

In addition, the jet also offers in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity for all passengers allowing them to surf the web on the go.

“We are proud to be the first commercial airline to land the Airbus A350 in the United States,” said Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Mr. Akbar Al Baker. “As the global launch customer of this new-generation aircraft, we are excited to introduce it to the American market, where we will commence commercial flights from 1 January 2016 on our route from Philadelphia.”

The Business Class cabin of the A350 has 36 seats in a 1-2-1 configuration featuring an 80-inch fully-flat bed and 17-inch HD inflight entertainment screen.

Economy Class features 247 18-inch wide seats in a 3-3-3 configuration, each with a 10.6-inch in-flight entertainment screen, and more space at shoulder level for passengers in window seats due to the vertical side wall panel design.