First peek inside Qatar Airways' new all-business class flights from London

By Carol Driver for MailOnline

Published: 06:01 EST, 19 February 2014 | Updated: 06:16 EST, 19 February 2014

Carrying just 40 passengers, Qatar Airways is launching its first all-business class flights from Heathrow London to its hub in Doha.

The new five-star service will use an Airbus A319, with fully reclining seats in a 2-2 configuration on each side of a single aisle.

Launching on May 15 from Terminal 4, the extra flight will operate a work-friendly schedule, leaving London at 9.55pm, arriving in Doha at 6.40am the following day. The service, the first of its kind in the Middle East, is in addition to the five flights currently operated by Qatar Airways to Heathrow.

Extra leg room: Inside Qatar Airways' new all-business flight on its spacious Airbus A319

Extra leg room: Inside Qatar Airways' new all-business flight on its spacious Airbus A319

Exclusive flight: The Airbus A319 will carry just 40 passengers between London and Doha

Exclusive flight: The Airbus A319 will carry just 40 passengers between London and Doha

On board the flight, passengers will have access to the airline's Oryx entertainment system, with more than 900 movies, TV shows, video games and music channels. And they will also be able to keep in touch with people on the ground, with access to SMS mobile texting GSM and GPRS services.

While waiting for their flights, passengers booked on to the new service will have access to the Qatar Airways lounge in Heathrow, and the Premium Terminal in Doha.

VIP: Passengers on the all-business flights will have access to the Qatar Airways lounge in Heathrow

VIP: Passengers on the all-business flights will have access to the Qatar Airways lounge in Heathrow

Expansion plan: The new Qatar Airways service will be a first for the Middle East

Expansion plan: The new Qatar Airways service will be a first for the Middle East

Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker said: 'Today’s announcement reaffirms Qatar Airways’ determination to continue its expansion drive by improving an already superior in-flight product.

'The airline goes to great lengths to consider passenger convenience and comfort at every step of their journey. The Doha–London Heathrow route is one of Qatar Airways’ most popular international routes and it was only fitting that we introduce an all-business class service on this key route.'

Prices for the new service have not yet been announced by Qatar Airways, but a return flight on its inaugural trip is expected to cost £4,325.

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