How do QR and WY (Oman Air) compare?

[Melburnian1]

Ex MNL, I have used Oman Air (WY) for two return trips to UK (back from Europe), and found it unfailingly excellent despite its small fleet.

How does QR compare to WY ex the cheap Asian gateways of MNL (and CGK) to UK/Europe?

Aerolopa suggests two possible J seating configs on the B773 used between MNL and DOH for mid 2027: either 1-2-1, but the best window seats (away from the aisle) face backwards which is something I've never experienced, or an even worse, a dated 2-2-2 J class layout that unlike Oman Air lacks a proper divider, and doesn't permit easy aisle access from the window seat.

I found the food on Oman Air to be constantly reliable and terrific.

Is QR a bit overhyped given how with the B773s it has six possible seating layouts (assuming aerolopa is correct)?

 

[elanshin]

Ex MNL, I have used Oman Air (WY) for two return trips to UK (back from Europe), and found it unfailingly excellent despite its small fleet.

How does QR compare to WY ex the cheap Asian gateways of MNL (and CGK) to UK/Europe?

Aerolopa suggests two possible J seating configs on the B773 used between MNL and DOH for mid 2027: either 1-2-1, but the best window seats (away from the aisle) face backwards which is something I've never experienced, or an even worse, a dated 2-2-2 J class layout that unlike Oman Air lacks a proper divider, and doesn't permit easy aisle access from the window seat.

I found the food on Oman Air to be constantly reliable and terrific.

Is QR a bit overhyped given how with the B773s it has six possible seating layouts (assuming aerolopa is correct)?

1-2-1 with backwards is Qsuites.
If its 1-2-1 reverse Herringbone it's exCathay on loan.

Anything else is an ask to get changed (if you book qsuites but they equipment swap you can request changes).

WY is alright if you get their 787s. Just hope they don't somehow swap to a 737M8. Idk why they thought launching MCT-SIN on a 737 would do well....

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Have flown both.

I rate WY highly, especially with the apex suites… the window seats on that are probably the best business class seat flying.

QR had amazing hype and I had high expectations. I found it didn’t meet those expectations, especially the Qsuite itself… lots of flaws in the seat which are in need of an update (newer versions of the seat fix the issues such as not having a flush headrest, which makes it difficult to sleep).

Other little problems like the backward facing seats… if the person in front has their window shades open, there is direct sunlight onto your head in the rear facing seat! You can use an eye mask, but the sun still burns you!

Food… average at best. Nicely presented, and an ok wine list with choice of two champagnes, but not ‘outstanding’.

The lounge? Aside from the restaurant and some design elements, would rate it on par with QF international business lounges.

I had a choice to fly QR again early next year to and from Europe… decided not to. And not because of any issues with transit through the ME.