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DOH-JED was originally a B787-9 but ended up another non QSuite, Starling enabled bird. I had booked 3A again, but at CGK check-in, they said it was 'taken' but on board it wasn't. I choose 3A in case a QS bird is subbed in, then I'd get the rearwards-facing seat.
On Gulf sectors, they call Business 'First' - identical to Business, but with FC earn on QFF or PC. Lightly loaded, with quite a few pilgrims, or Hajis, in white robes.
Hauling out of DOH
Starlink is a bit slow ...
I was wondering if there might be bar service, at least for a while, but no. When I flew into and out of Tehran in 2017, the booze was on until top of descent going in, and seat belts off going out .
Encouraged to try the So Jennie non alcoholic pink sparkling. Champagne's not really my thing, so this certainly wasn't!
I asked for a half serve of the lamb machboos, but of course got the whole, large serving! Delicious, but I couldn't nearly do it justice.
Some lovely FAs on this sector. I forgot to mention the (lady) CSM on CGK-DOH; one of the best QR CSMs I can remember. Very engaging. I did my usual thing and produced some choccies (enough for each crew member) after they cleared the main meal service away and she was genuinely touched. I know the Gulf carriers can get some very chauvinistic pax locals.
On Gulf sectors, they call Business 'First' - identical to Business, but with FC earn on QFF or PC. Lightly loaded, with quite a few pilgrims, or Hajis, in white robes.
Hauling out of DOH
Starlink is a bit slow ...
I was wondering if there might be bar service, at least for a while, but no. When I flew into and out of Tehran in 2017, the booze was on until top of descent going in, and seat belts off going out .
Encouraged to try the So Jennie non alcoholic pink sparkling. Champagne's not really my thing, so this certainly wasn't!
I asked for a half serve of the lamb machboos, but of course got the whole, large serving! Delicious, but I couldn't nearly do it justice.
Some lovely FAs on this sector. I forgot to mention the (lady) CSM on CGK-DOH; one of the best QR CSMs I can remember. Very engaging. I did my usual thing and produced some choccies (enough for each crew member) after they cleared the main meal service away and she was genuinely touched. I know the Gulf carriers can get some very chauvinistic pax locals.
