Qatar Airways Considers Premium Economy as Australian Expansion Accelerates Qatar Airways is seriously considering introducing premium economy and designing a new first-class cabin as the airline prepares for major fleet upgrades and an expansion of its Australian network. Qatar Airways Group CEO Hamad Ali Al-Khater revealed the plans during a media briefing at Capella Sydney on Saturday, October 24, signalling a potential shift in the airline’s long-standing cabin strategy. The airline is also assessing additional business-class seating, a redesigned next-generation Qsuite and a significant reduction in the number of cabin configurations across its fleet. Asked whether Qatar Airways would introduce premium economy, Al-Khater confirmed the option was under serious consideration. “It’s something that we’re seriously considering,” he said, adding: “So watch the space.” The airline is also exploring a new first-class product, although neither cabin has a confirmed launch date. “It’s under serious design,” Al-Khater…