Qatar airways has been voted the world’s best business class airline in the Skytrax 2014 world airline awards. Qatar airways premium lounge at Heathrow airport has meticulous attention given to it. The feeling of a good atmosphere is started off by the highly professional and impeccably dressed staff members who greet every passenger by name. The lounge has no reception desk and no tannoy messages. This gives a feeling of a private club of some kind. In all scenarios whether busy with work or relaxing pre-flight, the lounge surroundings help give a feel of calm and serenity. Any messages to be relayed to the passengers are done discreetly to the concerned individual.
The interior of the lounge is done by the royal designer of the industry. A title bestowed upon Antonio Citerrio in 2008 by the Royal society of encouragement of arts, manufacture and commerce London. His ingenious use of Arabic culture has fascinated many a traveller. Fountains, ceramics and latticed screens are some of the features. Floors are made from black marble with black inlays in striking patterns. Imaginative lighting assisted by dimmers give the perfect ambience.
At the delicatessen a delicious light menu is on offer. Every table is dressed with a live olive tree, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The Kitchen serves gourmet dishes and has a section that can be closed off for those seeking extra privacy. Even in the self-service section there is an area where passengers can help themselves with snacks and drinks. Staff is at hand to help just in case a passenger experiences difficulties.
There are plans in place to build an exclusive children’s area, a spa and a smoking area. Most passengers request to be shown their way to the prayer room built to cater for that category of passengers.