Not being able to look out the window whenever you like must suck. That's the reason you sit by a window. I've flown many times at night and the view you get on full moon is one of the most beautiful sights. The moons reflctions off the land, sea and clouds is just magic. If you're lucky you'll be treated to a lightening show from a thunderstorms in the distance. Great video.
I wouldn't fly this route for that exact reason - I decided to fly with SQ via SIN on the A380 in Business Class and no problem looking out the window when I wanted. I then had a couple of days to adjust in Singapore before continuing in Business Class to Perth. I'm glad I did it that way. When you are spending thousands on a flight, you want to get it right!
If I had a dollar for every facial expression Jeb makes when trying out noise cancelling headphones, I would be able to afford a business class ticket for myself!
Jeb I'm an ex Marine and my longest flight was 10 on a C-17 basically a jet cargo plane and transport Marines ! The best part is when they tell us to the rear of the air craft and the back opens up , it time for a halo jump, a halo jump is when the plane flying at an altitude of over 30 thousand feet, of course we need oxygen because you free fall for about two to three minutes, we have the saying if my shut don't open wide I've gotta reserve by my side and if that on should fail me too look out Devil I'm comin for you ? I'm attached to an amphibious assault unit, I'm GySgt Bray 1st Marine Recon Amphibious Assault Unit Bravo Company. USMC first ones in last ones out lol.....🇺🇸 Love you videos Jeb you take care !
I have a feeling like it’s more so aimed towards ground crew, basically telling them they can’t step on that certain part of the wing. It’s probably just a reindeer cause his knows how many planes the ground crew have to refuel, look over, etc, etc per day.
If you’re being snarky congrats, that is a moveable flight control surface, aka slats, they don’t want maintenance personnel stepping there, though to be honest they should know better.
Nice see some positive comments about QANTAS. QANTAS bashing seems to have a become our national sport. It's one of the best airlines in the world and a national asset.
Another great video Jeb! I agree that seat is excellent - as is the AA arrival lounge at Heathrow. I definitely want to try this flight one day. You're right about the slow start to the Qantas inflight service - have had this on several flights with them and not sure why that is.
I can't help but wonder if the delay in first service is because they know so many have access to and use the lounges and eat there and see little point in feeding someone who has just eaten
Jeb...Dac here...2 things...When taking off plz video from start to when the planes wheels actually lift off from the ground and vic versa when Landing...I was so bumbed out when in this video I luv landing and it didn't show as I said earlier in this Comment...I'm a Perfectionist also btw...Secondly Music...Your selection is good But alot of the time the music's volume over powers you volume on the audio...My Opinion "Music is Awesome but it should be mild light music instead of having to struggle listening to what your saying....Compliment to Brooks...You are Definitely #1 in this category of Travel...Your voice tone is Perfection...What you say is Perfection...You are such a pleasure to listen to (when the music isn't Loud)....I've watched a few others in your profession and they can't shine you shoes...Bottom Line Jeff Brooks and Wife Suzanne Are #1 in This Industry.....question...does what you do have an Industry Name ?
This was such a great video! I hope to fly this flight someday hopefully in the opposite direction from London back to Australia! I would like to fly London to Sydney and then on to New York from Sydney once Project Sunrise is completed! I have probably watched this video a dozen times and it is one of my favorites on your channel Jeb! 😅
As a sound Recordist I was so annoyed with the audio and 10% in to the video decided to leave. Nicely shot but you didn't give any importance to the audio. Just want to tell you that no matter how good it looks with out decent sound nobody is gona sit thru till the end. A small advice: your viewers don't need any running commentry what they need is the natural sound of the Airport and the Aircraft. Hope you will take the suggestions seriously !!
Hi Jeb, I thanked you for your review as my wife and I were booked on this flight from Melbourne to Heathrow on 1 April 2019. The flight was fabulous and we agree that the international lounge in Perth is one of the most welcoming lounges on the planet. Best of all, my wife who unlike me is no flight geek, absolutely loved it. After a memorable seven weeks in Spain, Portugal, France , Netherlands and Hungary, the Qantas flight back was similarly outstanding. Qantas staff on some of the sectors were the same and recognised us. It helped us to resolve to book the first opportunity for proposed long Qantas flights between Melbourne and hopefully Paris, or Chicago and perhaps New York. Looking forward to seeing you in the sky on one of those!
I have been waiting with baited breath for this video and true to form, I wasn't disappointed. The QF business seat on the B787 is miles ahead of the old seat offered on the A380 (soon to be upgraded). Great work as usual Jeb!
Adam Murphy I don't really like that business class seat on Qantas. It feels cramped and dull, and slightly dreary with the dark materials. I've certainly been in better business class products. And some of Qantas policies are unfathomable.
Wow, it's crazy to see how far this channel has gone. The recent videos (Summer of 2023) are much better paced and don't have that annoyingly ear piercing double boop noise haha. Still was a decent video though! Thanks for making this
I love looking at the stars and the cities below on a night flight so I would have been horribly disappointed in this flight. Also, I was just reading an article in the New York Times that said meals are delayed on this Qantas route to align closer to meal times at the destination to help travelers adjust to time zone changes.
You’re easily one of my favorite reviewers. Your videos are well produced, cover exactly what those of us who fly a lot want to see, and you have a great sense of humor. As a fellow AV geek I just wish you’d play out the engine spool-up and take off role. Hearing that sound is one of the best parts of flying!
It seemed like a very nice flight however I like to look out of the window during a flight and not being able to would not have made me happy. Thanks Jeb for this wonderful review of this flight.
Thanks Jeb Brooks, straight to the point rather than giving a long boring account like some bloggers. It's absurd that Qantas insist on keeping the windows closed on a night flight, the most negative aspect of this journey. Much nicer departing from smaller airports like Perth where there's less hassle, arriving at Heathrow is always better than departing unless you're on a very late flight when the place has emptied a bit.
The only reason you got into Heathrow with no delay at the arrivals gate was because only long haul flights are allowed to take-off to land that early. I can't remember how long the flight has to be to be classed as long haul but if it's short, say Paris to London it cant take off if it'll land before 5am or after 11pm. After 11pm all flights are technically not allowed to land but the occasional one does
I just came back on QF9 (17h20m). Neither on the flight to nor back from Perth have the window dimmer been locked. The crew was very nice and helpful. But all in all service does not match QR oder SQ. I would recommend this flight.
Qantas do the best inflight entertainment. They do loads of great audio music and video specially prepared documentaries as well as the standard films, TV shows etc that you get on most flights.
It would have to be business class for me. There is no way on earth I could handle 17 hours in economy class without hanging myself in the lavatory first. How many meals were you served?
Adrian Morton there's no way that I could travel in this cramped tiny business class seat with its undimmable window for 17 hours. I would have to go first class and have a full-size 7/4 sleeper bed with extra width, and a individual play skaven with multiple windows. I would also have a much better foodservice which is a la carte, instead of card filled prior to takeoff. This was a horrible cramped dull dreary little cabin.
I really don’t know how people do it. I paid for my dad to go business at Christmas long haul and he said there’s no way he can go back, he’d rather fly less often
Great video! Obviously, especially on a very long haul flight, if possible, business class is the only way to go. Particularly appreciated your unbiased and objective presentation. Thanks.
xxshinypinkxx I hope not. The economy seats are only going to get closer together and more squashed as the greedy airlines desperately try to squeeze more profit out of each flight. 17+ hours non-stop in economy is torture. I hate flying direct, I always book a flight with a short’ish layover (eg 2 hours) where possible, so I have a chance to have a break
Nice video, my daughter recently took a 787 from Chicago to Rome, and I like the video so I know her experience on the 787 must have been cool. I do not like that the window dimming was controlled by the flight attendants, especially because it was a night flight because those prone to motion sickness need to peer out if an attack hits--looking at the horizon, even in the night sky, helps. I have flown more than 500K miles as a business traveler and about 100K miles as a tourist, I prepared differently for my flights depending on whether they were business or pleasure. Until I built up air miles, I flew coach on business and always asked for a window seat in the rear of the aircraft, never an exit row seat, because I found free space for my carry on and could board and get settled first, I did that when I flew with my family too. My last two flights were non-stops -- Phoenix to London on the classic 747-400 and I upgraded to premium economy, which was quite nice, more for the elbow than the leg room. The entertainment was cool--I watched "Star Wars - Rogue One (which replaced Empire Strikes Back as my favorite of the series which launched when I was in High School)" going to London and again on the non-stop return one month later. I will fly to Europe again just so I can fly on the 787, like my daughter has done--she returns home in six weeks.
I've made this trip, as well as the Heathrow-Sydney trip twice. Both in economy. The second time was a repatriation flight due to COVID - definitely not normal service or operations. Now I am 6 foot 4. That 32" pitch was my absolute enemy. On the second of the flights, the cabin crew were kind enough to move me to a vacant exit row seat. But it still wasn't comfortable. My height and leg-length is the prime reason why I completely avoid all Boeing aircraft, as the airlines seem to want to cram more people into those rather than provide a comfortable service.
Great travel video. I'm now motivated to create my own! There's a Greyhound bus terminal not far from my trailer park, scrape together a few more dollars and take a trip all the way to Mt. Airy and record the whole thing! :D
I loved this video. I'm from Perth and it was so nice to see my city in your videos. I hope you had time to explore. It's such a pretty city with so much to see and taste and enjoy.
Locking the shades also makes no sense at all. Either people would keep them close anyway or look into the darkness maybe spotting some lights of the big cities. Anyway, they would have the joice which Qantas does not give them. Pitty.
My flight from Rio to Amsterdam had this blocked windows! It was just SO great, cuz i could sleep the hole flight! The mid day sun outside, and a dark and silence cabin inside!
Hey Jen it's Mitch from the quantas lounge it's great to see how great this video turned out. I really enjoyed this flight and the entertainment wasn't a disappointment and the food was really nice for a long flight.great video dude can't wait for your next one 😀👍
Perth to London in economy class is surprisingly great too, plenty of leg room, great food and ease of access the food fridge at the back is just nice best flight and best plane to do it with
The window lock happened to me once and I simply requested the flight attendants to unlock it and they did not want to at first but eventually let me undim the window. Im thinking part of the reason is when more people are asleep, less work for the crew.
Ben Mackay I cant stand that! I’m a big aviation nut so I absolutely love staring out the window like a little kid the whole flight, I’d be beyond pissed off if they blocked out the window seat *I* payed for yet still allow those certain asshats who use reading lights to put those on high the entire flight
Thanks Jeb. Another great vid. My boss took the same flight last month - loved it. The crew advised them that they like to keep the pax awake as long as possible after departure, to assist with sleep. Hence the slow initial service. Please keep up the good work. Chris.
Love it Jeb! My only concern with that flight is that it’s entirely in the dark! The view out of the window is the most important part of flying haha. See you next month!
I agree and pretty much stopped watching once he said that he couldn't look out of the window for the entire flight. That would make me feel very claustrophobic. Oh well, on to check out another airline.
I would not choose an airline if the windows were darkened out of my control. Many times I have opened the blinds a little, just enough to peep out (even in sunlight) without disturbing others. Thanks for the advice with this on the 787.
Yi Su LEE it's a terrible policy. If Qantas left Perth 4 hours later, they would have about 12 hours of night for people to sleep, and about 4 or 5 hours of daylight coming into land in London. Not only that, but psychologically, as well as physiological, it's not good to be locked in a cabin environment with the windows dimmed in the dark with artificial lights on with no way of knowing where you are. It feels claustrophobic, and can increase air sickness. The ability to open a window and just see some lights down below will give you a sense of movement and help you and your brain adjust to being on an aircraft. If Qantas did a better job of designing their cabins, they could allow business class and first class passengers to individually undim their windows without disturbing other passengers who wish to sleep. It's a terrible policy.
Those windows are realy something, i had a friend who flew on one of AA 787's and one of the windows was pulsating in sync with the nav light on the wing.
perfect timing. im going to london from malaysia 13 hour at earliest using malaysia airlines new a350. i know i have to support my national carrier but im skeptical following the incident of mh370 which is still missing. pray for me pl
In my experience Qatar business is the most enjoyable. I’ve flown to Doha (Qatar) and from there to Chennai. On the way to India I flew the long haul business in the A350 herringbone formation seats, which were most comfortable. The headphones with noise cancellation were amazing. To Doha was around 14 hours. The shorter part of the flight (five hours) on the short haul (?) business class was also enjoyable. The privacy without doors makes you really feel alone. On the way back from Chennai I got to experience the 777 QSuite that had just been released. This was a truly amazing experience. Extremely private, very comfortable, and the noise cancellation on their headphones is really good. In my opinion Qatar has the best business class
I was in the same lounge almost a year ago . I love Perth in general. I fly to Perth from Dallas, TX with Quantas via Sydney. A very good choice of music to start this video.
@@joetspare2632 four crew to look after over 200 people in the rear two cabins. It's extremely busy. People are only human. The button is a touch away. That's one thing it's there for. Amongst far more urgent things.
There's no question of "not being allowed". What I DO find rather strange is that some passengers don't mind waking up quite a few others who were up until then fast asleep, by pulling up the blind to look out at the sunrise. Thoughtless...
Actually , windows are an issue that I find quite annoying , even on the 4 hour flights that I routinely take . The cabin is quiet and dim, all the windows are down and there is ALWAYS one person who has to have the window shade up and the sunshine glaring in at 35,000 feet. PLEASE PUT THE SHADE DOWN !!!!
I’m not one for posting comments frequently, but this was a really excellent review! While I can’t envision a scenario in which I’ll be taking this flight, it was nice to see such a thoughtful take on this service. Seems like Qantas really hits it out of the park. Once again, excellent job on the review!
If I was paying for Business Class and not able to adjust the window viewing I would not be a happy camper. Jeb, can you please, please not speed through the takeoff rolls!
Pilot 08 yes, but psychologically, and physiologically, it's not that good to be locked in a dark cabin like a coffin. Even if there isn't much to see outside the windows, it still gives you a sense of movement and where you are, spotting the lights below, and seeing maybe a tiny bit of horizon, helps a person adjust to the angle of the aircraft and helps with air sickness.
When I fly, my favorite movie is looking out of the window, night or day. I always tell people to fly Qantas, however, I caution them now to check and make sure that the flight doesn't lock the windows dark. It's ridiculous!! Make them give you a good reason for it. Still, I wouldn't fly on this plane with QF. I am someone who is glued to the window on any flight. It is awesome! Get your act together Qantas!!
Of all the flight review videos on youtube, I'd say yours are amongst the best - you have a very friendly, natural commentary style which I like. Sam Chui is good but his videos often seem more like flashy promotional ads for the airlines than honest reviews. Josh Cahill used to be quite good but has recently turned into a bit of a drama queen, possibly in a bid to add more subscribers. Dennis Bunnik is very informative but the videos tend to be a bit formulaic. Anyway, keep up the good work.
Don't know how they did it, but Qantas crews I've met have been all very professional yet personable. Like them and Qantas and Australia a lot! Most of the FAs in the US aren't even half that good. Some are as good or better, but most are just cold and don't show any care or enthusiasm.
@Qantas staff lock the window dimmer or demand shades be closed on almost every long haul flight. This is a factor in me choosing another airline over Qantas. I have given Qantas feedback too to this affect, but they seem disinterested in listening to their customers and more interested in ensuring everyone remains asleep and not bothering the flight attendants for as long as possible. Great 787 windows Qantas! Let us look out of them for Christ sakes!
I flew Virgin Australia recently and they actually make you close the shades as well, at least during daytime anyway. I don really know what airline you can find that will fly you to Australia that doesn't do this.
It's really fucking stupid too. They give eyeshades don't they? The people who want to sleep can use those! Seems that common sense has no place anymore.
@@_w_w_ Why shouldn't they provide eye masks, or why can't you pick up some eye masks at the dollar store? Why can't I look out the window when your problems can be solved by a simple eye mask? It is literally the easiest solution.
Not being able to look out the window whenever you like must suck. That's the reason you sit by a window. I've flown many times at night and the view you get on full moon is one of the most beautiful sights. The moons reflctions off the land, sea and clouds is just magic. If you're lucky you'll be treated to a lightening show from a thunderstorms in the distance. Great video.
I would have pitched one.....or they could let me sit up front with the pilots.
I wouldn't fly this route for that exact reason - I decided to fly with SQ via SIN on the A380 in Business Class and no problem looking out the window when I wanted. I then had a couple of days to adjust in Singapore before continuing in Business Class to Perth. I'm glad I did it that way. When you are spending thousands on a flight, you want to get it right!
Agreed totally
Is that anything like lightning? LightEning is when the sun comes up.
Jeb’s face when he’s disappointed with a pair of headphones gets me every time.
I work for Qantas in Melbourne and i clean there planes daily. It is great to hear the good feedback from a customer. Glad you enjoyed your flight.
Hello fellow Aussies :)
How to survive world’s longest flight:
1. Fly business
🖖 I come in peace
Fly jumpseat
Seriously he’s bitching about surviving the world’s longest flight while flying business. He flies better than most people live.
I cant imagine flying 16 hours in economy!
HoMaster Zerg ikr
Qantas's preface to the Airplane movie really made me laugh, classic Australian humour.
If I had a dollar for every facial expression Jeb makes when trying out noise cancelling headphones, I would be able to afford a business class ticket for myself!
I'd be able to afford the apartment on an Etihad A380
I’d be able to buy myself a pair of Bose noise canceling QC20s
Lol
Probably Jeb is over reacting?
Haha no offence Jeb, just kidding...
I'd be able to afford a new house!
Jeb I'm an ex Marine and my longest flight was 10 on a C-17 basically a jet cargo plane and transport Marines ! The best part is when they tell us to the rear of the air craft and the back opens up , it time for a halo jump, a halo jump is when the plane flying at an altitude of over 30 thousand feet, of course we need oxygen because you free fall for about two to three minutes, we have the saying if my shut don't open wide I've gotta reserve by my side and if that on should fail me too look out Devil I'm comin for you ? I'm attached to an amphibious assault unit, I'm GySgt Bray 1st Marine Recon Amphibious Assault Unit Bravo Company. USMC first ones in last ones out lol.....🇺🇸 Love you videos Jeb you take care !
I love the “No step”
Like someone is going to jump on the wing
I have a feeling like it’s more so aimed towards ground crew, basically telling them they can’t step on that certain part of the wing. It’s probably just a reindeer cause his knows how many planes the ground crew have to refuel, look over, etc, etc per day.
Nunyah Busy ness no I what it’s for
Basically it for emergency landings when the slides go over the wing
If you’re being snarky congrats, that is a moveable flight control surface, aka slats, they don’t want maintenance personnel stepping there, though to be honest they should know better.
Have you never met a tradesman?
@@legopachycephalosaurus6825 I doubt there are Reindeer on Australian airports.
How to survive longest flight:
>fly business
*cries in economy*
@BoxedPeaches cries in a box in the middle of the Pacific Ocean
In Eco, have a row to yourself
@@dannychan6202 did u even get the joke ;-;
Nice see some positive comments about QANTAS. QANTAS bashing seems to have a become our national sport. It's one of the best airlines in the world and a national asset.
Captain Cook took MONTHS to get to Australia from England and I'm getting there in HOURS. Yes, TRULY AMAZING.
Oh. I kinda sorta embarrassingly heard uhm... "Captain Hook" and reacted: "oh, st he's a real person."
Yeah, not my finest moment omg
No one asked
@@jamesblunden6087 Nobody asked for your opinion
The approach to Heathrow follows the Thames passing over major city landmarks. So cool.
Another great video Jeb! I agree that seat is excellent - as is the AA arrival lounge at Heathrow. I definitely want to try this flight one day. You're right about the slow start to the Qantas inflight service - have had this on several flights with them and not sure why that is.
DennisBunnik Travels definitely agree with you
I can't help but wonder if the delay in first service is because they know so many have access to and use the lounges and eat there and see little point in feeding someone who has just eaten
@@GreenerGrass I currently live in Canada but I heard that the flight from Vancouver to Sydney is great and the flight time is much shorter.
@@emilio2647 we’ve done Vancouver to Brisbane and can’t complain about it.
Jeb...Dac here...2 things...When taking off plz video from start to when the planes wheels actually lift off from the ground and vic versa when Landing...I was so bumbed out when in this video I luv landing and it didn't show as I said earlier in this Comment...I'm a Perfectionist also btw...Secondly Music...Your selection is good But alot of the time the music's volume over powers you volume on the audio...My Opinion "Music is Awesome but it should be mild light music instead of having to struggle listening to what your saying....Compliment to Brooks...You are Definitely #1 in this category of Travel...Your voice tone is Perfection...What you say is Perfection...You are such a pleasure to listen to (when the music isn't Loud)....I've watched a few others in your profession and they can't shine you shoes...Bottom Line Jeff Brooks and Wife Suzanne Are #1 in This Industry.....question...does what you do have an Industry Name ?
6:29 Mate, that's a sausage roll.
Brett Ryan classic Australia
Americans! 😂
OMG watching your pre-pandemic videos for comfort and nostalgia. I bet you never knew future views would become so important in an odd way. Thank you!
Thanks Jeb. Top notch review, as usual. Not too long and covering all the important aspects of a flight.
Did it in April. Went Premium Economy and it was great. Just zone your brain out and enjoy the many movies and doccos. Well done Qantas
This was such a great video! I hope to fly this flight someday hopefully in the opposite direction from London back to Australia! I would like to fly London to Sydney and then on to New York from Sydney once Project Sunrise is completed!
I have probably watched this video a dozen times and it is one of my favorites on your channel Jeb! 😅
Jeb, I've been enjoying your videos so much, although I have subscribed to a lot of channels, your the only one that has the bell selected.
Wow, thank you!
What’s up with the audio levels it’s jumping all over the place, not great on headphones😟
Jordy 54 Yeah not great to be fair.
Jordy 54 same problems here! Really terrible as I got to justify the volume time to time.
Agreed. Difficult to watch. Did not enjoy. Jeb I think stick to either speaking live when you record, or do all narrating during the editing process
As a sound Recordist I was so annoyed with the audio and 10% in to the video decided to leave. Nicely shot but you didn't give any importance to the audio. Just want to tell you that no matter how good it looks with out decent sound nobody is gona sit thru till the end. A small advice: your viewers don't need any running commentry what they need is the natural sound of the Airport and the Aircraft. Hope you will take the suggestions seriously !!
Having spent most of my life in aircraft I always had a window seat
Hi Jeb, I thanked you for your review as my wife and I were booked on this flight from Melbourne to Heathrow on 1 April 2019. The flight was fabulous and we agree that the international lounge in Perth is one of the most welcoming lounges on the planet. Best of all, my wife who unlike me is no flight geek, absolutely loved it. After a memorable seven weeks in Spain, Portugal, France , Netherlands and Hungary, the Qantas flight back was similarly outstanding. Qantas staff on some of the sectors were the same and recognised us. It helped us to resolve to book the first opportunity for proposed long Qantas flights between Melbourne and hopefully Paris, or Chicago and perhaps New York. Looking forward to seeing you in the sky on one of those!
Would like to see video on how the economy passengers found the trip
Ian Holliday same here.
With a 32-inch seat pitch, I would think the experience to be pure torture.
@@diannewi nup it was amazing
check out Sam Chui---he was on that plane in eco
Hard to survive being in business class with a flat bed on a 17 hour flight ..... I can’t imagine how I would cope.
Thanks!
I have been waiting with baited breath for this video and true to form, I wasn't disappointed. The QF business seat on the B787 is miles ahead of the old seat offered on the A380 (soon to be upgraded). Great work as usual Jeb!
Adam Murphy I don't really like that business class seat on Qantas. It feels cramped and dull, and slightly dreary with the dark materials. I've certainly been in better business class products. And some of Qantas policies are unfathomable.
Wow, it's crazy to see how far this channel has gone. The recent videos (Summer of 2023) are much better paced and don't have that annoyingly ear piercing double boop noise haha. Still was a decent video though! Thanks for making this
I love looking at the stars and the cities below on a night flight so I would have been horribly disappointed in this flight. Also, I was just reading an article in the New York Times that said meals are delayed on this Qantas route to align closer to meal times at the destination to help travelers adjust to time zone changes.
Cities? Over the Middle East???
Good jazz, Jeb! Especially the closing piece. Thanks, man.
You’re easily one of my favorite reviewers. Your videos are well produced, cover exactly what those of us who fly a lot want to see, and you have a great sense of humor. As a fellow AV geek I just wish you’d play out the engine spool-up and take off role. Hearing that sound is one of the best parts of flying!
I loved flying qantas. The service was so good.
It seemed like a very nice flight however I like to look out of the window during a flight and not being able to would not have made me happy. Thanks Jeb for this wonderful review of this flight.
Of All the travel bloggers, You seems to be the best. its never boring watch your channel.
Only Qantas could show and make a parody on the movie Airplane haha :D
And make a Modern Warfare 1 reference out of nowhere.
@@alphaphoenixprime5807 It's not a COD reference, the reference in the game comes from the movie lol smh
This looks such an amazing service, I’ve got to give this a go when the world opens up properly again
My aunt is a QANTAS flight attendant and she used to give my siblings and I spare amenity packs as gifts when we were younger
great video! It's such a long flight. The food looks pretty tasty and was beautifully decorated
FINNALY A AUSSIE FLIGHT
+ Excellent as usual.
Thanks Jeb Brooks, straight to the point rather than giving a long boring account like some bloggers. It's absurd that Qantas insist on keeping the windows closed on a night flight, the most negative aspect of this journey. Much nicer departing from smaller airports like Perth where there's less hassle, arriving at Heathrow is always better than departing unless you're on a very late flight when the place has emptied a bit.
The only reason you got into Heathrow with no delay at the arrivals gate was because only long haul flights are allowed to take-off to land that early. I can't remember how long the flight has to be to be classed as long haul but if it's short, say Paris to London it cant take off if it'll land before 5am or after 11pm. After 11pm all flights are technically not allowed to land but the occasional one does
Definitely bucket list for me
I just came back on QF9 (17h20m). Neither on the flight to nor back from Perth have the window dimmer been locked. The crew was very nice and helpful. But all in all service does not match QR oder SQ. I would recommend this flight.
I would NOT fly with an airline from the Middle East or Asia.
Qantas do the best inflight entertainment. They do loads of great audio music and video specially prepared documentaries as well as the standard films, TV shows etc that you get on most flights.
It would have to be business class for me. There is no way on earth I could handle 17 hours in economy class without hanging myself in the lavatory first. How many meals were you served?
Lmfao
Adrian Morton there's no way that I could travel in this cramped tiny business class seat with its undimmable window for 17 hours. I would have to go first class and have a full-size 7/4 sleeper bed with extra width, and a individual play skaven with multiple windows. I would also have a much better foodservice which is a la carte, instead of card filled prior to takeoff.
This was a horrible cramped dull dreary little cabin.
I really don’t know how people do it. I paid for my dad to go business at Christmas long haul and he said there’s no way he can go back, he’d rather fly less often
It would have to be Economy class for me. There is no way on Earth my bank account could handle 17 hours in economy class without going into debt.
@@RB747domme Yes we believe you that you are so rich that you can buy tickets for first class
Thanks for coming to my home city in Perth
As an Aussie, proud to see our national airline doing well.
Great video! Obviously, especially on a very long haul flight, if possible, business class is the only way to go. Particularly appreciated your unbiased and objective presentation. Thanks.
Looks like 17 hours non-stop flights are the future.
xxshinypinkxx I hope not. The economy seats are only going to get closer together and more squashed as the greedy airlines desperately try to squeeze more profit out of each flight. 17+ hours non-stop in economy is torture.
I hate flying direct, I always book a flight with a short’ish layover (eg 2 hours) where possible, so I have a chance to have a break
Nice video, my daughter recently took a 787 from Chicago to Rome, and I like the video so I know her experience on the 787 must have been cool. I do not like that the window dimming was controlled by the flight attendants, especially because it was a night flight because those prone to motion sickness need to peer out if an attack hits--looking at the horizon, even in the night sky, helps.
I have flown more than 500K miles as a business traveler and about 100K miles as a tourist, I prepared differently for my flights depending on whether they were business or pleasure. Until I built up air miles, I flew coach on business and always asked for a window seat in the rear of the aircraft, never an exit row seat, because I found free space for my carry on and could board and get settled first, I did that when I flew with my family too.
My last two flights were non-stops -- Phoenix to London on the classic 747-400 and I upgraded to premium economy, which was quite nice, more for the elbow than the leg room.
The entertainment was cool--I watched "Star Wars - Rogue One (which replaced Empire Strikes Back as my favorite of the series which launched when I was in High School)" going to London and again on the non-stop return one month later.
I will fly to Europe again just so I can fly on the 787, like my daughter has done--she returns home in six weeks.
OMG balance the volume levels!
AMEN! Especially for us that wear headsets……
Bro chill out. Like you can do any better.
Love how you narrate instead of simply having text on the screen.
I've made this trip, as well as the Heathrow-Sydney trip twice. Both in economy. The second time was a repatriation flight due to COVID - definitely not normal service or operations.
Now I am 6 foot 4.
That 32" pitch was my absolute enemy. On the second of the flights, the cabin crew were kind enough to move me to a vacant exit row seat. But it still wasn't comfortable.
My height and leg-length is the prime reason why I completely avoid all Boeing aircraft, as the airlines seem to want to cram more people into those rather than provide a comfortable service.
Started watching your videos a few months ago. Really enjoy them and your cadence & delivery.
Great travel video. I'm now motivated to create my own! There's a Greyhound bus terminal not far from my trailer park, scrape together a few more dollars and take a trip all the way to Mt. Airy and record the whole thing! :D
😂🤣😅
Swing by the Walmart first and stock up on travel size toiletries !
Keep them in the Walmart bag.
@The FBI & DOJ colluded to cover up hillary's crimes No Buckess near Mt. Airy, unfortunately. Sheetz, however...
I loved this video. I'm from Perth and it was so nice to see my city in your videos. I hope you had time to explore. It's such a pretty city with so much to see and taste and enjoy.
I couldn’t sit in plane with no windows, sounds like a cargo plane
Hahaha or a military plane
Locking the shades also makes no sense at all. Either people would keep them close anyway or look into the darkness maybe spotting some lights of the big cities. Anyway, they would have the joice which Qantas does not give them. Pitty.
Will get the flat earther conspiracist theories going
My flight from Rio to Amsterdam had this blocked windows! It was just SO great, cuz i could sleep the hole flight! The mid day sun outside, and a dark and silence cabin inside!
In rows with no windows, they should put fake windows like Emirates new first class
Thank you for sharing this long haul flight experience. I really enjoyed watching it. Happy travels.
Hey Jen it's Mitch from the quantas lounge it's great to see how great this video turned out. I really enjoyed this flight and the entertainment wasn't a disappointment and the food was really nice for a long flight.great video dude can't wait for your next one 😀👍
aDUCKonQUACK QANTAS
Perth to London in economy class is surprisingly great too, plenty of leg room, great food and ease of access the food fridge at the back is just nice best flight and best plane to do it with
We are going to do Premium Economy - I am too cheap to pay for Business. I would rather spend my cash on clothes.
The window lock happened to me once and I simply requested the flight attendants to unlock it and they did not want to at first but eventually let me undim the window. Im thinking part of the reason is when more people are asleep, less work for the crew.
@@neb4587 I'm cabin crew and you're right, Ben. Of course if it's dark outside it's no problem!
Ben Mackay I cant stand that! I’m a big aviation nut so I absolutely love staring out the window like a little kid the whole flight, I’d be beyond pissed off if they blocked out the window seat *I* payed for yet still allow those certain asshats who use reading lights to put those on high the entire flight
So they would have you to thank for being a target for missiles?
A good no nonsense review thank you.
The 787 is a beautiful plane.
Yes this flight is actually on my vision board!
Thanks Jeb. Another great vid. My boss took the same flight last month - loved it. The crew advised them that they like to keep the pax awake as long as possible after departure, to assist with sleep. Hence the slow initial service. Please keep up the good work. Chris.
You’re a true professional . So natural on your videos and extremely informative . Thank you
Love it Jeb! My only concern with that flight is that it’s entirely in the dark! The view out of the window is the most important part of flying haha. See you next month!
I agree and pretty much stopped watching once he said that he couldn't look out of the window for the entire flight. That would make me feel very claustrophobic. Oh well, on to check out another airline.
Believe that the departure time from Perth was deliberately chosen so that the entire flight is night time.
Well then you better ask Qantas to change the times of day and night for you so you can look out of the window for 10 seconds.
I would not choose an airline if the windows were darkened out of my control.
Many times I have opened the blinds a little, just enough to peep out (even in sunlight) without disturbing others.
Thanks for the advice with this on the 787.
Yi Su LEE it's a terrible policy. If Qantas left Perth 4 hours later, they would have about 12 hours of night for people to sleep, and about 4 or 5 hours of daylight coming into land in London.
Not only that, but psychologically, as well as physiological, it's not good to be locked in a cabin environment with the windows dimmed in the dark with artificial lights on with no way of knowing where you are. It feels claustrophobic, and can increase air sickness. The ability to open a window and just see some lights down below will give you a sense of movement and help you and your brain adjust to being on an aircraft.
If Qantas did a better job of designing their cabins, they could allow business class and first class passengers to individually undim their windows without disturbing other passengers who wish to sleep. It's a terrible policy.
Very good review, honest and clear!
Those windows are realy something, i had a friend who flew on one of AA 787's and one of the windows was pulsating in sync with the nav light on the wing.
Thanks for this! Added to the travel bucket list - Perth to London (sans enfants!!)
perfect timing. im going to london from malaysia 13 hour at earliest using malaysia airlines new a350. i know i have to support my national carrier but im skeptical following the incident of mh370 which is still missing. pray for me pl
Like seriously what are the odds of mas getting screwed over thrice
who knows , but ill stay positive and excited. obviously i dont wanna die
I flew Malaysian from KL to SYD on A350, beautiful service wonderful crew awesome experience
I pray for Your safety ! Malaysia Airline System is a risky operator !
You've got guts mate But chances of a prang are so low so you'll be fine Safe skies
WOW, that is awesome. Excellent video
In my experience Qatar business is the most enjoyable. I’ve flown to Doha (Qatar) and from there to Chennai. On the way to India I flew the long haul business in the A350 herringbone formation seats, which were most comfortable. The headphones with noise cancellation were amazing. To Doha was around 14 hours. The shorter part of the flight (five hours) on the short haul (?) business class was also enjoyable. The privacy without doors makes you really feel alone. On the way back from Chennai I got to experience the 777 QSuite that had just been released. This was a truly amazing experience. Extremely private, very comfortable, and the noise cancellation on their headphones is really good. In my opinion Qatar has the best business class
Awesome video Jeb! Really enjoyed this!
Never flown biz class my entire life. Lol 😂
I was in the same lounge almost a year ago . I love Perth in general. I fly to Perth from Dallas, TX with Quantas via Sydney. A very good choice of music to start this video.
Not allowing people to open the windows when it's dark outside is just ridiculous. Really unacceptable in my opinion.
They probably just forgot. Crew have a LOT to do. You can always use the call bell and ask.
DJ London no excuse. That is awful
@@joetspare2632 four crew to look after over 200 people in the rear two cabins. It's extremely busy. People are only human. The button is a touch away. That's one thing it's there for. Amongst far more urgent things.
There's no question of "not being allowed". What I DO find rather strange is that some passengers don't mind waking up quite a few others who were up until then fast asleep, by pulling up the blind to look out at the sunrise. Thoughtless...
Actually , windows are an issue that I find quite annoying , even on the 4 hour flights that I routinely take . The cabin is quiet and dim, all the windows are down and there is ALWAYS one person who has to have the window shade up and the sunshine glaring in at 35,000 feet.
PLEASE PUT THE SHADE DOWN !!!!
Always enjoyable. Thank you. Now back to work.
Qatar’s lounge in Doha is quite epic in size and quality too.
Music playing at 14:13 is Perfect...
3:32 I’m guessing that guy had a go at you for filming? 🤣
@Eben Cole then why did he blur only one face and not everyone?
Eben Cole fair enough
I’m not one for posting comments frequently, but this was a really excellent review! While I can’t envision a scenario in which I’ll be taking this flight, it was nice to see such a thoughtful take on this service. Seems like Qantas really hits it out of the park. Once again, excellent job on the review!
787s are only really for business for such a long trip. It would be a torture to do economy for this kind of trip, especially on a 3-3-3 B787.
Well I guess I got tortured
Good job tho
Another great video jeb! I think ur doing a great job on ur videos they always keep me entertained keep up the great work! ✈✈
I’ve done this economy so there is no way I have any sympathy for your doing this in business
Well said......
Me three
Seems like this guy looks for sympathy!
Do you people rate these videos by comparing them to your experience?
Btw I can’t afford this so don’t consider me the rich jerk
Another great video! Thank you for sharing your video with us!
i think you should be able to open the window, it gives you a claustrophobic feeling when you are forced to keep it closed
Outstanding!!!
If I was paying for Business Class and not able to adjust the window viewing I would not be a happy camper. Jeb, can you please, please not speed through the takeoff rolls!
Amtran727 not like you see much, like he said when he found the windows unlocked, he still couldn’t see much!
On day 787 flights they are unlocked
Yeah, I agree. Don't speed through the take-off; it's ok to speed through the taxiing
Pilot 08 yes, but psychologically, and physiologically, it's not that good to be locked in a dark cabin like a coffin. Even if there isn't much to see outside the windows, it still gives you a sense of movement and where you are, spotting the lights below, and seeing maybe a tiny bit of horizon, helps a person adjust to the angle of the aircraft and helps with air sickness.
ahhahahahah soo true, I got downgraded from my window seat from Cairo to London to Economy, never flying Ba again, Qatar is the answer
Omg so cool to see you in perth at the forest chase i go through there every day! Much respect and love for your content from perth 🇦🇺
I watch TH-cam videos of plane crashes before I fly
Luke Santoro Lmao
Luke Santoro I’m so glad I’m not the only one
Lol I do the same
@SiberianHuskii let me improve that think before u speak because we don't know what could happen.
I do too then I cry when I get on a plane...😂
Excellent video...I only watch travel of yours. 🎉
Seriously dude, you need to stop fast forwarding the take off phase! Most people love hearing the engine sound!!!
Awesome video. Qantas seems very nice
Bro I was on that flight!!!
I saw my self in the video!
Werr you in economy? What was the experience like?
I was in business. xd
Experience was okay.
@@jamiepower6068 Ah, lucky! I'd like to know what the people in peasant class thought of it.
Just for your reference mate. The initial food service isn't slow. It is actually designed like that apparently to let people settle etc.
When I fly, my favorite movie is looking out of the window, night or day. I always tell people to fly Qantas, however, I caution them now to check and make sure that the flight doesn't lock the windows dark. It's ridiculous!! Make them give you a good reason for it. Still, I wouldn't fly on this plane with QF. I am someone who is glued to the window on any flight. It is awesome! Get your act together Qantas!!
Of all the flight review videos on youtube, I'd say yours are amongst the best - you have a very friendly, natural commentary style which I like. Sam Chui is good but his videos often seem more like flashy promotional ads for the airlines than honest reviews. Josh Cahill used to be quite good but has recently turned into a bit of a drama queen, possibly in a bid to add more subscribers. Dennis Bunnik is very informative but the videos tend to be a bit formulaic. Anyway, keep up the good work.
18ish hours in economy stuck in the middle seat sucks trust me
But I congratulate you for making it!
Don't know how they did it, but Qantas crews I've met have been all very professional yet personable. Like them and Qantas and Australia a lot! Most of the FAs in the US aren't even half that good. Some are as good or better, but most are just cold and don't show any care or enthusiasm.
@Qantas staff lock the window dimmer or demand shades be closed on almost every long haul flight. This is a factor in me choosing another airline over Qantas. I have given Qantas feedback too to this affect, but they seem disinterested in listening to their customers and more interested in ensuring everyone remains asleep and not bothering the flight attendants for as long as possible.
Great 787 windows Qantas! Let us look out of them for Christ sakes!
Ben William I had the same issue last week on the 787 (different airline). I think it’s common practice to lock the windows on the 787.
@@wotan10950 Agree with Dave, Air NZ did this on their 787 too
I flew Virgin Australia recently and they actually make you close the shades as well, at least during daytime anyway. I don really know what airline you can find that will fly you to Australia that doesn't do this.
It's really fucking stupid too. They give eyeshades don't they? The people who want to sleep can use those! Seems that common sense has no place anymore.
@@_w_w_ Why shouldn't they provide eye masks, or why can't you pick up some eye masks at the dollar store? Why can't I look out the window when your problems can be solved by a simple eye mask? It is literally the easiest solution.