Business Class Alcohol: Qatar's In-Flight Offering

Qatar Airways offers a wide range of drinks on board in all classes, including business class. Alcoholic beverages are available during the meal service, but since the service is on-demand, passengers can request their preferred drink at any time. During Ramadan, alcohol is served on flights, but neither the airport nor the lounges will provide alcohol to travellers arriving at Hamad International Airport in Dubai.

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Alcoholic drinks are served in business class

Qatar Airways also offers a variety of cocktails in business class, such as Gin and Tonics, Bloody Marys, Screwdrivers, Mimosas, and the Diamond Fizz, which is made with gin, lemon juice, sugar, and sparkling wine. The airline's business class passengers are entitled to use the onboard bar, which offers a wide range of beverages, including beer, wine, and cocktails.

It is important to note that Qatar is a Muslim country, and while alcohol is served onboard Qatar Airways flights, there are cultural considerations to keep in mind. During Ramadan, alcohol service is more discreet, and there is no pre-flight sparkling wine. Additionally, alcohol is not served in the business or first-class lounges during this month at Doha Airport.

When travelling to Qatar, it is important to be mindful of the local laws and customs. Although consuming alcohol is not prohibited in the country, there is a zero-tolerance policy for drink driving, and it is considered offensive to be intoxicated in public. Therefore, passengers should refrain from excessive alcohol consumption during their flights and be cautious upon arrival in Qatar.

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Alcohol is free for all passengers

Qatar Airways offers a wide range of drinks in their business class cabins, including alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic drinks are served to all passengers regardless of their seating class. This means that alcohol is free for all passengers on Qatar Airways flights.

Passengers can choose from a variety of alcoholic drinks, including wine (red and white), beer, and spirits. Spirits that can be requested include gin (typically Beefeater), whisky (usually Johnnie Walker), Smirnoff vodka, cognac, and Bailey's on select flights. Qatar Airways also offers popular cocktails such as Gin and Tonics, Bloody Marys, Screwdrivers, and Mimosas.

Alcoholic beverages are typically served during meal services, but since the service is on-demand, passengers can request their preferred drink at any time. It is worth noting that there may be restrictions on the number of alcoholic servings allowed per passenger, and the airline is more discreet about serving alcohol during Ramadan.

Passengers in business class can enjoy an open bar connected behind the cabin, and if travelling on an A380 aircraft, they are entitled to use the onboard bar, which offers a wider range of beverages. While alcohol is freely available on Qatar Airways flights, it is important to consume it in moderation and refrain from drinking if you plan to drive upon arrival in Qatar, as the country has a zero-tolerance policy for drink driving.

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Alcohol is served during Ramadan

Qatar Airways does serve alcohol on its flights, even in Business Class. This is despite Qatar being a Muslim country, where it is illegal to eat or drink in public from dawn to sunset during Ramadan.

During Ramadan, Muslims are required to abstain from all food and drink from the prayers before dawn (Fajr) to the evening prayers around sunset (Maghrib). However, travellers are exempt from this rule. Qatar Airways does continue to serve alcohol during Ramadan, but the service is more discreet. There is no pre-flight sparkling wine, and the inflight bar is usually bare. Alcoholic drinks are brought to passengers' seats, and bottles are hidden from view. However, passengers can still request alcoholic beverages.

In 2020, Qatar Airways continued to serve alcohol in its lounges during Ramadan, including in its Doha-based Al Mourjan business class lounge. However, its Al Safwa first-class lounge was closed during this period. During Ramadan, Doha Airport is completely dry, with no alcohol served in the business or first-class lounges.

While Qatar Airways makes some minor service adjustments during Ramadan, non-Muslim travellers will still be offered food and drink, both on the ground and in the air.

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Alcoholic drinks are available at any time

Qatar Airways offers a wide range of alcoholic drinks in business class. While the selection may vary depending on the flight, passengers can expect to find options such as wine (red, white, and sparkling), beer, and spirits. Spirits typically include gin, whisky, vodka, cognac, and Bailey's.

Passengers in business class can also enjoy a variety of cocktails, such as the classic Bloody Mary (known as a Caesar in the Middle East), a Diamond Fizz with gin and sparkling wine, or a French 75, also made with gin and sparkling wine.

It is worth noting that during Ramadan, alcohol service is more discreet, and there is no pre-flight sparkling wine. Additionally, alcohol is not served in the business or first-class lounges at Doha Airport during this month. However, alcohol is still served onboard Qatar Airways flights during Ramadan. Passengers are advised to observe local laws and customs when consuming alcohol, as Qatar is an Islamic nation with strict regulations regarding alcohol consumption.

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Alcoholic drinks are served in all classes

Qatar Airways offers alcoholic drinks in all classes, including economy, business, and first class. The airline serves a wide range of alcoholic beverages, including wine (both red and white), beer, and spirits. Spirits that are usually available include gin (often Beefeater), whisky (typically Johnnie Walker), Smirnoff vodka, cognac, and Bailey's on select flights. Alcoholic drinks are typically served during meal services, but passengers can also request their preferred drink at any time due to the on-demand service.

Passengers in business class may be welcomed with a glass of champagne or the traditional lemon mint drink upon boarding. Qatar Airways also offers an extensive selection of cocktails during their business class flights, such as Gin and Tonics, Bloody Marys, Screwdrivers, and Mimosas. The Diamond Fizz, a variation of the French 75, is another popular cocktail choice, featuring gin, lemon juice, sugar, and sparkling wine.

In addition to the regular drinks service, those flying on an A380 aircraft can access the onboard bar, which offers beer, wine, and cocktails. This bar is exclusively available to business and first-class passengers. Alcoholic drinks are complimentary across all classes, and passengers can pre-select their drink choices before boarding.

During the month of Ramadan, alcohol service continues on Qatar Airways flights but is much more discreet. The airline's hub, Doha Airport, does not serve alcohol during this period, and the business and first-class lounges remain dry. However, alcohol is still accessible at other ports where Qatar Airways planes depart.

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