Why are Qsuites soextraordinary?
Qsuites are laid out in a staggered 1-2-1 pattern.
The center suites are alternately closer together or farther apart depending on the row.
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Qatar Airways patented this mix-and-match melange, so you wont see it on other airlines for the time being.
Qsuites on the sides of the aircraft, meanwhile, are ultra-private for solo travelers.
All, however, have closing doors for total seclusion.
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Unfortunately, tickets between Doha and the U.S. can cost upwards of $6,000 each way.
Heres how I did it.
That means travelers can both earn and redeem miles with those airlines frequent-flier programs on Qatar Airways flights.
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For U.S.-based fliers, the mileage program to focus on isAmerican Airlines AAdvantage.
As I mentioned, though, I was actually traveling from South Africa.
From there, a business-class award to the U.S. costs wait for it just 75,000 miles.
Now for the bad news.
without spending more miles or money).
The price of my award was 75,000 miles and $61.53 in taxes and fees.
A comparable paid ticket would have cost around $5,100.
I decided to book it.
The airline tends to block off the four-suite center sections for groups traveling together.
While I managed to do that, the plane filled up quickly.
Each Qsuite seat is 21.5 inches wide and reclines to a 79-inch lie-flat bed.
They have plenty of high-tech features like 21.5-inch entertainment systems and touchscreen remotes.
A few minutes after takeoff, flight attendants came by to take meal orders and close passengers suite doors.
I watched part of a film, then slept for several hours.
About four hours before landing, I woke up and ordered a cappuccino.
They were all delicious, and just the fuel for a little more work before landing.
I arrived in D.C. rested and relaxed, totally satisfied by the experience.
The flight attendants taking care of my cabin were always courteous and quick to respond to a service page.
The amenities felt high-end and chic, and the food was delicious if not overwhelmingly gourmet.
