Qatar Airways?

[Aegis]

Has anyone flown Qatar Airways into Africa recently? They seem to be very highly rated on most travel sites, but I am curious to hear from hunters who have flown with them, particularly those who have traveled with rifles.

Anybody have any experience?

Dave

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

A couple years ago, some friend in Houston were going to meet us in Joburg and we were going to do a photo safari in Chobe, Botswana and Vic Falls. I assumed they would fly Delta because one of their sons was a pilot for Delta and they got a family discount price. Well, they actually flew Qatar because business class was $4k as opposed to $6k per person. The money they save paid for the rest of the trip. They were very impressed with Qatar. They had a 12 hour layover in Doha, but they were provided with a room at a hotel. Not a bad way to break up a long trip. Compared to the Delta route, Qatar is a longer, less direct flight from most of the US, so factor that end. Not sure how traveling with rifles would work either.

 

[Philip Glass]

I had a recommendation that Qatar is good with guns. I could have flown direct from DFW then to Joberg but as was mentioned it was a 12 hour layover. Just always use a good hunting travel agent.
Philip

 

[mdwest]

I havent flown Qatar Airways into Africa before.. but I have flown them from DC to Doha a couple of times, and have flown them regionally around the middle east several times..

I consider them an excellent airline.. good customer service.. well maintained aircraft... friendly people.. etc..etc..

Assuming I could confirm they are good with guns, I wouldnt hesitate to fly with them into Africa..

 

[Gert Odendaal]

Can not comment on rifles traveling on Quatar, my daughter flown from Johannesburg to Stockholm , the service is excellent...airplanes well maintained as mentioned and really friendly personnel... Tickets much cheaper than other airways...