Re:Are Airlines Overcharging for Fuel?
by nowprovision on Sunday February 07, 2016 @05:46AM
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I guess that part is inflated as you suggest, but you flew Qatar economy from LHR to BKK for I guess under 400gbp all-in. Even if the real cost of fuel was close to $100 there still not a lot of gold in the deal, the other mandatory fees essentially mean that Qatar have less than $100 per flight leg to cover their costs. Given Qatar is one of the best on this route I'd say you still got a bargain. BTW how was the dreamliner in comparison to the a380 iirc they were using 777s last time.
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Qatar's 787 was pretty uncomfortable for me on a 6 hour flight. 9 across seating and a very tight seat pitch (31 inch) is not ideal for that long a flight. The QR 777 I took had slightly wider seats (still 9 across) and a little more leg room but much more noise in the cabin compared with a 787 or A380.
I've only flown Emirates A380, but for me it beats both easily in terms of comfort.