I flew on the world's best airline – the 5-star flight had lie-flat seats, touch screens & all-day dining

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EVERYONE loves a bit of 5-star luxury.
But you may not know that 5-star luxury isn't restricted to the city or the beach – you'll also find 5-star luxury in the sky.
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Flight offers food that could come straight from a Michelin-starred restaurant
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Qatar really covers all bases
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Then there's the business class amenity kit - a Diptyque kit no less
It's not easy to find though. There are only 10 5-star airlines in the world and it just so happens I was flying on one of them – Qatar Airways.
Not only are they in the top 10 they're top – the World's Best Airline. Best of the best. What a treat.
Qatar was the first airline I ever flew business on some 20 years ago and I was blown away by it.
So I was really hoping standards would be just as high on my two-leg trip to Vietnam.
My first leg was taking me from Edinburgh to Qatar's hub in Doha in business class on an Airbus A350.
All of the seats are lie-flat and feature a touch screen to enjoy an endless list of movies, games and music…as well as a handheld device if you fancy multi-tasking.
And if you're worried about having no wifi then worry no more.
Another first for Qatar is their Starlink wifi service. They were one of the first airlines to roll out the fastest wifi in the sky. And, even better, it's free to ALL passengers in ALL cabins.
Then there's the business class amenity kit - a Diptyque kit no less.
And you're given quite a comfy set of White Company PJs to get changed into when you're ready to stretch out for a sleep.
The plane on the second leg even featured a cool little sliding door which gave me privacy as I slept.
But before sleep, food must be had. The dining options are well, whatever you fancy. It's an all-day dining concept which means you can eat what you want when you want.
I'd chosen seared prawns with mango salad washed down with a glass of Whispering Angel. Utterly divine.
I followed that up with roasted grouper and mustard sauce. So delicious.
How they make food like that for a flight really is beyond me. But what else would you expect from the best airline in the world!
I skipped the cheese and the dessert because, well, there's just not enough hours to eat, drink, watch movies and sleep.
The lie-flat seats stretch out into an alcove created by the seat in front, giving maximum stretching space. Throw in some lovely pillows, a luxurious velvet duvet and a comfy mattress it's a very pleasant sleeping experience.
And you don't even have to make the bed up. The flight attendants are on it the minute you get up to change into your PJs.
GO: VIETNAM
GETTING THERE: Flights with Qatar Airways from Edinburgh to Hanoi cost £648pp in economy and £3,356pp in business. See qatarairways.com.
Landing at Doha was a real experience as I was greeted straight off the plane by a Qatar staff member who whisked me away in a cart to the Transit security area before being personally escorted to their new Al Mourjan lounge. VIP stuff.
The lounge is so big that even when busy, it doesn't seem busy. And it has the perfect view of the jungle-like concourse below.
Doha airport is, simply put, one of the most beautiful airports I've ever seen. Who knew airports could feel so idyllic.
The second leg was much the same as the first.
You know how it goes, lovely big comfy lie-flat seats, food that could come straight from a Michelin-starred restaurant, enough entertainment to keep you busy for a round-the-world flight and, above all else, impeccable service.
Qatar really has covered all bases.
And after such a joyful travelling experience you could say I was more than a little five-star struck!