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Qatar Airways operates a unique subfleet of ex-Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on its Doha to Hong Kong route. These planes largely retain their former Cathay cabins and seats but feature Qatar Airways finishes, amenities, and crew. The Qatar Airways Al Safwa First Class Lounge in Doha is accessible to first class ticket holders and Platinum members of the airline's frequent flyer program, but not to Oneworld Emerald status members. The lounge offers a striking design and a restaurant with premium dining options. The first class cabin on the Boeing 777-300ER features six spacious and comfortable seats, although they show signs of age. The flight offers a dine-on-demand concept with a menu and wine list, and the service is good but lacks sophistication. Overall, the first class experience has some areas for improvement, including customer service follow-up. [Extracted from the article]

The aircraft is also fitted with Panasonic's inflight wifi service and mobile data connectivity services, which SIA continues making available on a complimentary basis for business class passengers, as well as members of its KrisFlyer frequent flyer programme. The three main courses were grilled chicken thigh with roast cauliflower steak and pumpkin, sautéed asparagus and tomato ragout; seafood hor fun, a Singapore-style wok-fried rice noodle dish with seafood; or an Indonesian blue pea flower rice dish with turmeric braised beef, fried fish belado chilli sauce and coconut vegetable salad. BACKGROUND Singapore Airlines (SIA) launched Boeing 737 Max flights in late 2021. [Extracted from the article]

Air Astana is currently renewing its entire fleet with long-range Airbus A321 neo aircraft, and will add its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft in 2025. TRIEDAND TESTED FLIGHT BACKGROUND Kazakh flag carrier Air Astana launched its first service between Almaty and Astana in 2002. THE LOUNGE Air Astana uses the EVA Air lounge by the F and G gates in Bangkok, roughly a five- to ten-minute walk from immigration but right near the Air Astana departure gate, which is usually F1. [Extracted from the article]