i scored an economy seat on the second deck of an A380 flight (LAX - MEL) then covid cancelled by trip. I was so excited because it was a window seat with that little 'cubbie hole' between the seat and the window!
The old Qantas A380 layout with the small economy mini cabin upstairs was great. I used to always pick 32A as there were only 2 seats across on the sides, it was the bulkhead so plenty of leg room, and access to 2 of the side storage bins.
New subscriber here from NZL, just been viewing your awesome flight review on QANTAS A380 from Sydney to London via Singapore., 10/10 for the making of this video✈👍
As an International student going to Australia, this is going to be my first International flight on QF2 Singapore to Sydney (Same airplane return route) I'm so excited for a new phase of my life. Thank you so much for sharing the needed insight. ❤
Great video..my son loves the A380 and follows the any A380 on Flightradar24..infact just followed QF1 flight today on flightradar24 and we plan in doing this flight next month...
The A380 is an amazing aircraft, and I try wherever possible to fly on routes served by it. Enjoy your flight and make sure you let the cabin crew know your son has an interest in the aircraft... they may even arrange for a cockpit visit after arrival.
The Finnair aircraft was one of the A330-300's that Qantas is wet leasing for flights to/from SIN & BKK. I love the A350's and just spent most of yesterday on one from Asia to Helsinki where I am now (that was in economy). I will be flying back to Japan next week on Finnair in the new Collins AirLounge Business Class seats which I love.
I am 6ft 1in (185cm) and have no issue with the leg room. I find it is on par with most other airlines such as Emirates, Singapore, Finnair etc. IMO Japan Airlines has the best Economy Seats out there, they call them SkyWider for a reason.
I flew to Heathrow from Melbourne via Dubai with a Qantas A380.. never again.. no leg room, hour wait for a toilet... flew Cathay to Toronto.. amazing..so much better
@@timdennis2193 Qantas haven't flown MEL to DBX on the A380 since 2017/2018 and having flown on A380's over 100 times, I have never ever seen a 1hr wait for the lavatory, especially with the 4 at the back and 2 mid cabin. Unless there was an issue with a couple of them 15-20 minutes would be the longest wait. And given that I always sit in Row 88, I see the waits on every flight. Legroom is exactly the same as on Cathay, Emirates, Qatar etc, same pitch and same width, excluding Comfort or Plus seats, the only OneWorld airline that has a bigger Economy seat, and market it as such is Japan Airlines with there SkyWider seat, they are fantastic. Re Economy Leg Room: Cathay Pacific 32 inches (6in Recline) Qantas 32 inches (6in Recline)
You will not go hungry. The first flight is roughly 8hrs with a full meal, mid flight snack & small pre-arrival meal. The longer flight has a full meal, mid flight hot snack plus multiple offerings of fruit, cheese & crackers, chocolates etc. then a full breakfast service before arrival. There are also self serve snack stations at the rear of the aircraft, and near the service galley. You can also ask crew at any time for something. At the end of each service there is nothing wrong with asking for seconds if they have meals left (which they usually do).
Qantas long-haul catering is good. Air France, on the other hand, was horrible for 13 hours. There was one meal, a breakfast snack bag, and literally no inflight snacks. I was relieved to get back on QF.
@@Plen3716 I have not flown Air France so cannot comment with any authority, however I have heard the meals on their long haul flights in economy are pretty ordinary (apparently the opposite in Business Class).
Nice review. Great that you have status to use the First Class lounge. I am interested to know why you chose the aisle seat that you did. I always try to get a seat by the exit door as the leg room is tremendous, though you do have the flight attendants sitting across from you in their jump seats.
80-90% of all my flights on the A380 I end up having all 4 seats in the row to myself. Aisle seat easier to get up at will, plus I know quite a lot of crew, so from time to time it provides a good chance for a chat.
Main 5 Left & Main 5 Right are the doors at the rear of the aircraft. Main deck (Downstairs), 5th Door, Left & Right. So the doors up front are M1-L & M1-R. I believe the code designation is the same for all A380 operators.
Technically there is a 1-2cm reduction in recline, but it is hardly noticeable. Plus the massive benefit of someone behind you not pulling back on the seat to get up, or overzealous fingers on the IFE screen. Plus during meal service, no requirement to bring your seat forward.
Just discovered your channel and loving your videos! What camera do you film with? Your footage is great. Do you ever have a problem filming in airports or on the plane? I got told off not long ago when I filmed from a lounge onto the tarmac! This was in a small town in New Zealand and I was really shocked. The guy on the front desk in the lounge gave me a speel about people's privacy....blah, blah, blah. I love filming in lounges and out onto the tarmac and felt very pissed off. Anyway...just wondered if it has ever been a problem for you? Keep up the good work.
Currently use an iPhone 16 Pro Max and DJI Action 2. When filming in airports, or in aircraft you need to avoid filming crew, and other passengers, and basically just be respectful (given it is such a confined environment, hence why I don't talk during the flight... nobody needs to hear me talking to myself). Some smaller airports and lounges can get picky with what you can and cannot do re recording, if ever in doubt, ask, start up a conversation, you will generally find when you tell them you are just an avgeek, they may provide some pointers you would not have received otherwise. I have worked at pretty much every airport in NZ (many years ago), for the most part they are all great people, but maybe you came across someone who needed another 3-4 coffees... If ever you find someone that just doesn't want to be nice, and needs more coffee, just be the bigger person, smile and move on. There are some flights, or places I really did want to record, but due to iffy staff, and, or annoying passengers, I just leave it... good chance to catch up on some sleep, or just enjoy the views.
Sydney Airport is good for the facilities, they still need to do some catching up re security (they are working on that currently) and immigration... more technology is needed, especially when so many airports you just walk right through, everything is based on facial recognition.
Going on my first international trip in January. Sydney to Denver, with two 9 hour layovers... Should be fun. Qantas economy looks a lot nicer than what United will be though.
We’ve flown to the US three times, two with Qantas and one with Continental (yes, we’re that old) and we much preferred Qantas but they also had a better reputation back then so who knows. It’s a long flight though, especially with kids, who by the way slept half the way as they were a bit older. My son was 6 and hers 7 and 9 so they were as good as gold (you just don’t sleep much as you worry that the kids may decide to get the zoomies or something and upset people). Cooped up boys can be a handful sometimes. Have a wonderful trip, never been to Denver but San Francisco is beautiful! Be safe and always aware of your surroundings (ex police here). Enjoy!
@@karenglenn6707 I flew to LAX a couple of times with Continental on the DC10 via Honolulu many many years ago. No IFE back then, just a projector screen with usually some B Grade movies. Denver is really nice, but sadly San Francisco has deteriorated immensely, defunding the Police was a terrible move, and part of the reason why the Democrats are being punished now. Thank you.
88E & 88F remained empty the entire trip. There was a lovely lady in 88D on her way to visit family in the UK. I could be wrong, but it looked like they were the only pair of empty seats on the flight.
Fly a lot... and I mean a lot... Return to LHR from SYD nets you 140 Status Credits (70 each way). So that would mean you would need to do that return flight 10 times in your membership year. Obviously other flights, connections ect add to the tally. Also, take advantage of Double Status Credit offers. This flight was booked as a Saver Fare, next level up from Sale Fares, and below the fully flexible fare. Instead of 70 Status Credits each way, it is 95, plus it was booked during a Double Status Credit offer, so this flight was worth 190 SC's, I am flying back via Perth, so with the bonus points, that will dd another 200 SC's... this alone makes up almost 35% of the required SC's to Retain Platinum.
My sister, not a great flyer at the best of times (we took our respective children to the US together and she was white knuckled all the way) flew to Italy in July from Melbourne. They flew Premium Economy with Emirates, which cost quite a bit more (she is also very careful with her money) which she wasn’t happy about but when they came home she said that it was worth every penny and it was nearly the equivalent of Business Class. I and another sister want to go in 2026 and as we both have health issues, we’d like to go Premium Economy but I think I’ll need a Tattslotto win for that. Thank you for posting this. 👍
@@karenglenn6707 Premium Economy in most cases is the equivalent of what most airlines use as Business Class on domestic services. It is a good in-between level for when Business Class is too expensive, or you just need a little more space and pampering over Economy.
Changi Airport, even in 1987 it made Australian airports look like dumps. It was stunning even then, and it certainly was an eye opener to see soldiers walking around armed with sub machine guns which I had never seen in Australia, and I worked for the Police here. I remember landing back into Sydney first and thought how scruffy, tired and dilapidated it looked compared to Changi and Tullamarine was no better. Love the city of Singapore too, so clean and safe and lush. Just lovely!
Whilst Changi is nice, the carpet used, and some of the furnishings make it look like it is stuck in the 90's. That said, overall, and if you have access to the Jewell, it is a great place for an extended stopover. 2hrs isn't long enough.
The misses and I got pissd on the way home Sydney to London, got off plane at singapore and hangover kicked in baaad back on plane off we go, back to the terminal from runway after some ‘observant’ passengers heard banging coming from the front. A 3 hour wait at the gate it was then a 14hr 40mins flight to the UK then on to Glasgow. Don’t think we spoke for about a week 😂 horrendous
Getting tanked, or even part way there on a flight is never a good idea. I don't understand the science behind it, but the effects of drinking alcohol at altitude are magnified like 2-3 times (or something like that)
Hi, from the UK. I have done the Lon-Sydney route many times, with many airlines ( i have family there ) when it comes to economy, i have found most airlines to offer a very similar service, lets face it, they are all using the same aircraft types, A380, A350, B777, B787 ( Dreamliner ) similar seats, with either 31", or 32" pitch, the main difference, if any, will be the crew ( on the day ) service, and food offerings. I had the pleasure of experiencing Qantas Premium Economy, on the upper deck, of the A380, and tbh, i was shocked how much better it was over normal economy, much bigger, and comfy seats, legroom, and way better food, all served with propper cutlery, tray, and table cloth underneith as well, it's a great product.
Obviously flying any class higher than economy will be a better experience, but for the price, and availability economy is not a bad option. I am not exactly 21 anymore, nor a refined athlete, and I survived (so far)...
I am 6ft 1in (185cm) with padding in all the right places. If you are flying QF4 from JFK to SYD (via AKL) that will be on the B787-9 Dreamliner which has a better seat design (newer) than on the A380. I just flew 17hrs from London to Perth a few weeks ago on QF10 in the Dreamliner, and aside from being a very long flight, I was comfortable in economy. Just remember to get up regularly and move around a bit. Have a great flight...
@ ok great to know and yes I’ll be on the QF4 and I’m 5’10 and I was a little concerned couldn’t afford anything but economy lol but thank you so much for replying back and I intend to move around. Have a blessed day.
A good video - good camera work. Was your seat against the bulkhead? If so, did it recline as much as the other economy seats or was it restricted due to the bulkhead?
Row 88 has the self service drink & snack position behind it. Technically the recline is 1-2cm less than other rows, however it is near impossible to tell the difference. The added advantage, you do not need to bring the seat forward at meal time, and you don’t have people behind you grabbing on to the head rest to get up, or over zealous fingers on the IFE screen. Usually always get the seat next to me empty, if not the entire row of 4 seats.
@@andiharper4498 when you fly 50+ flights every year, with multiple airlines both Long Haul and Short Haul you get a good idea of what a great airline is. Obviously everybody's experiences are different, mine have been great.
At 2:37 the sub-text states "*Acess Based On Frequent Flyer Status" also in the description "(Lounge access courtesy of Frequent Flyer status).". Frequent Flyer status allows access regardless of class of travel.
i sat on the floor at Changi T1 outside the 7 eleven and ate a delicious meal from there a couple of weeks ago. Roasted chicken thigh with a non creamy pepper sauce w pasta and brocolli. $5AUD ! My back was sore though 😊
Terrible flight the A380 is a dinosaur & with the stopover in Singapore, just made it a longer ordeal, the next time we stayed a night in Perth & flew Perth to London on the 787 Dreamliner a much more palatable option
Yet so many people prefer the A380 (myself included). 10 years old is hardly a dinosaur in airframe age, factoring in a minimum of 2 years they were not used at all due to lockdowns, and have already had a cabin update and refresh.
Well, that’s another downer about living in either of Australia’s mega rat race cities. Move to Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth and your QF trip to LHR will involve a feeder shuttle to Singapore where you can have a couple of hours at Changi and take a shower in the airside hotel while you wait for the A380 with all its smelly bodies to arrive and you hop on all fresh . 😎
Generally the BNE & PER connecting flights arrive before the QF1 flight gets in from SYD, so there should be time to relax & take a shower. That said, if you can get access, the airport lounges are a lot more convenient than getting a hotel room.
So much food eaten… for so little activity and movement……. can't be healthy for blood sugars or heart… I get that eating is a way to pass the time - but airlines need to start offering better options. At least on SIA you can order a diabetic meal and not cause one's insulin to be on overdrive for 24 hours while sitting sedentary in a seat. I wouldn't eat that much food over 24 hours including a Jiujitsu and F45 sessions….
That is over a 30hr period, and part of the reason I sit where I do at the back of the aircraft is due to it being convenient to get up and move around. The only time I would stay seated for more than 1 hour is if a was asleep. The foods are actually quite low in Sodium & Sugars (unless you add salt). Qantas has a dozen options you can request prior to flying, Diabetic, Vegan, Halal/Kosher, etc etc You will also find on a lot of flights I choose the Salad item (although the Kung Pao Chicken is a favourite) & opt for the Fruit Salad instead of the hot breakfast.
@@ausflyer Ah 30 hours. I thought London was much quicker. Indeed airplanes do need to make room for moving about. Even a small exercise bike or vertical rower or something...
@@sinoperture 30hrs is the time from arriving at the lounge pre flight, to being in the terminal at London. That includes the 2hrs in Singapore. I doubt we will ever see exercise equipment on long haul flights, due to their weight & size. However the new aircraft due to start flying in 2026 have wellness areas to help provide space to stretch and move freely. Even though I have done numerous 16-17hr non stop flights, not sure how I feel about 20hrs + in one hit.
Toilet, Lavatory, Bathroom, Restroom, Loo, Crapper, Outhouse, WC all the same thing. Yes, the technical name for a loo on an aircraft is a Lavatory, and is what both Airbus & Boeing list it as on the schematic of the airframe. Yet for the purpose of a video which may be viewed by many nationalities, it is more a case of keeping things simple.
After flying Emirates to Europe last Christmas in Economy, it was far worse than any Qantas flight I have been on. Singapore has a great premium product, but Economy is really no different to any other airline. The great thing is, there is choice out there.
@@christopherhill2786 some of the Emirates A380’s still have the older Economy seats which are ordinary at best. The crew were not the best either, which is unusual for an EK flight. I did post a video of the flight 11 months ago.
I recently flew with singapore airlines economy to Australia and i thought the service was extremely slow and the food not particularly great.........but the staff were working really hard. I guess we either put up with it or pay to upgrade!😅
i scored an economy seat on the second deck of an A380 flight (LAX - MEL) then covid cancelled by trip. I was so excited because it was a window seat with that little 'cubbie hole' between the seat and the window!
The old Qantas A380 layout with the small economy mini cabin upstairs was great. I used to always pick 32A as there were only 2 seats across on the sides, it was the bulkhead so plenty of leg room, and access to 2 of the side storage bins.
New subscriber here from NZL, just been viewing your awesome flight review on QANTAS A380 from Sydney to London via Singapore., 10/10 for the making of this video✈👍
Thank you, I just try and keep it as real as possible, flying in economy as most people do.
As an International student going to Australia, this is going to be my first International flight on QF2 Singapore to Sydney (Same airplane return route) I'm so excited for a new phase of my life. Thank you so much for sharing the needed insight. ❤
Enjoy your flight and good luck with your studies.
@ausflyer Thank you ☺️
@@mohammedabrarnalatwadWelcome to Sydney. Good luck with your studies and have a great time in this beautiful city.👍😀
@@dot10k Thank you soo much ♥️ If a beautiful person is saying this them I'm sure it'll be beautiful city. Bless you sir☺️☺️☺️
Great video..my son loves the A380 and follows the any A380 on Flightradar24..infact just followed QF1 flight today on flightradar24 and we plan in doing this flight next month...
The A380 is an amazing aircraft, and I try wherever possible to fly on routes served by it. Enjoy your flight and make sure you let the cabin crew know your son has an interest in the aircraft... they may even arrange for a cockpit visit after arrival.
@@ausflyer thanks for the advise. Will most definately do....
I loved your presentation. I had a similar experience and i really enjoyed. Thank you.
Thank you... whilst it is nice upstairs or up the front, flying economy is not that bad.
Amazing you go straight through, I'm going to Europe next year and I'm staying overnight at the crown Plaza
I have got another flight to Europe in a couple of months time, and I will be stopping for 2 nights on my way over. Just to break things up a little.
@@ausflyer good idea
Awesome 👌 Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching 😊
Nicely done video.
Thank you
Love an A380 anytime … Air New Zealand livery is great too
I also love the A380's although I have a soft spot for the A350's now as well. That All Black Air New Zealand B777-300 is impressive.
Great to see Finnair A350 there at Sydney airport. I’m big fan of their new business class seats and should do hel-sin-syd route with them.
The Finnair aircraft was one of the A330-300's that Qantas is wet leasing for flights to/from SIN & BKK. I love the A350's and just spent most of yesterday on one from Asia to Helsinki where I am now (that was in economy). I will be flying back to Japan next week on Finnair in the new Collins AirLounge Business Class seats which I love.
Great video....i did that same route in December 2019 😊
Thank you
what's the leg space like in qantas long haul economy? any seats more spacious than others?
I am 6ft 1in (185cm) and have no issue with the leg room.
I find it is on par with most other airlines such as Emirates, Singapore, Finnair etc. IMO Japan Airlines has the best Economy Seats out there, they call them SkyWider for a reason.
I flew to Heathrow from Melbourne via Dubai with a Qantas A380.. never again.. no leg room, hour wait for a toilet... flew Cathay to Toronto.. amazing..so much better
@@timdennis2193 Qantas haven't flown MEL to DBX on the A380 since 2017/2018 and having flown on A380's over 100 times, I have never ever seen a 1hr wait for the lavatory, especially with the 4 at the back and 2 mid cabin. Unless there was an issue with a couple of them 15-20 minutes would be the longest wait. And given that I always sit in Row 88, I see the waits on every flight.
Legroom is exactly the same as on Cathay, Emirates, Qatar etc, same pitch and same width, excluding Comfort or Plus seats, the only OneWorld airline that has a bigger Economy seat, and market it as such is Japan Airlines with there SkyWider seat, they are fantastic.
Re Economy Leg Room:
Cathay Pacific 32 inches (6in Recline)
Qantas 32 inches (6in Recline)
Thanks for sharing. The economy main meal food for such long sectors looks really minimal.
You will not go hungry. The first flight is roughly 8hrs with a full meal, mid flight snack & small pre-arrival meal.
The longer flight has a full meal, mid flight hot snack plus multiple offerings of fruit, cheese & crackers, chocolates etc. then a full breakfast service before arrival. There are also self serve snack stations at the rear of the aircraft, and near the service galley. You can also ask crew at any time for something.
At the end of each service there is nothing wrong with asking for seconds if they have meals left (which they usually do).
Qantas long-haul catering is good. Air France, on the other hand, was horrible for 13 hours. There was one meal, a breakfast snack bag, and literally no inflight snacks. I was relieved to get back on QF.
@@Plen3716 I have not flown Air France so cannot comment with any authority, however I have heard the meals on their long haul flights in economy are pretty ordinary (apparently the opposite in Business Class).
My favorite biggest plane! 😍
Same here... although the Airbus A350 is a great aircraft as well
Awesome review mate
Thank you
Nice review. Great that you have status to use the First Class lounge. I am interested to know why you chose the aisle seat that you did. I always try to get a seat by the exit door as the leg room is tremendous, though you do have the flight attendants sitting across from you in their jump seats.
80-90% of all my flights on the A380 I end up having all 4 seats in the row to myself.
Aisle seat easier to get up at will, plus I know quite a lot of crew, so from time to time it provides a good chance for a chat.
i noticed you mentioned M5-L & M5-R, able to explain more about this in the A380, or are they just Qantas only..
Main 5 Left & Main 5 Right are the doors at the rear of the aircraft. Main deck (Downstairs), 5th Door, Left & Right.
So the doors up front are M1-L & M1-R.
I believe the code designation is the same for all A380 operators.
Great video. Was there restriction on how far you could lean back in the last row?
Technically there is a 1-2cm reduction in recline, but it is hardly noticeable. Plus the massive benefit of someone behind you not pulling back on the seat to get up, or overzealous fingers on the IFE screen. Plus during meal service, no requirement to bring your seat forward.
This video should be titled ''eating one's way across the globe''.
The video makes it look like a lot is eaten in a short amount of time, but really, factoring in lounge time we are looking at 24-26 hours.
Just discovered your channel and loving your videos! What camera do you film with? Your footage is great. Do you ever have a problem filming in airports or on the plane? I got told off not long ago when I filmed from a lounge onto the tarmac! This was in a small town in New Zealand and I was really shocked. The guy on the front desk in the lounge gave me a speel about people's privacy....blah, blah, blah. I love filming in lounges and out onto the tarmac and felt very pissed off. Anyway...just wondered if it has ever been a problem for you? Keep up the good work.
Currently use an iPhone 16 Pro Max and DJI Action 2.
When filming in airports, or in aircraft you need to avoid filming crew, and other passengers, and basically just be respectful (given it is such a confined environment, hence why I don't talk during the flight... nobody needs to hear me talking to myself).
Some smaller airports and lounges can get picky with what you can and cannot do re recording, if ever in doubt, ask, start up a conversation, you will generally find when you tell them you are just an avgeek, they may provide some pointers you would not have received otherwise. I have worked at pretty much every airport in NZ (many years ago), for the most part they are all great people, but maybe you came across someone who needed another 3-4 coffees...
If ever you find someone that just doesn't want to be nice, and needs more coffee, just be the bigger person, smile and move on. There are some flights, or places I really did want to record, but due to iffy staff, and, or annoying passengers, I just leave it... good chance to catch up on some sleep, or just enjoy the views.
Wow that is so much food! Weeks worth of food there.
Not really considering it was over the best part of a day and a 1/4.
From arriving at the airport in SYD to leaving LHR it was over 30 hours 😉
Sydney Airport looks boss
Thank you Ausfly
👍🏽
Sydney Airport is good for the facilities, they still need to do some catching up re security (they are working on that currently) and immigration... more technology is needed, especially when so many airports you just walk right through, everything is based on facial recognition.
Going on my first international trip in January. Sydney to Denver, with two 9 hour layovers... Should be fun. Qantas economy looks a lot nicer than what United will be though.
Enjoy Denver, and the nice chilly weather.
I haven't flown United Economy long haul in a long time, but it was not too bad.
We’ve flown to the US three times, two with Qantas and one with Continental (yes, we’re that old) and we much preferred Qantas but they also had a better reputation back then so who knows. It’s a long flight though, especially with kids, who by the way slept half the way as they were a bit older. My son was 6 and hers 7 and 9 so they were as good as gold (you just don’t sleep much as you worry that the kids may decide to get the zoomies or something and upset people). Cooped up boys can be a handful sometimes. Have a wonderful trip, never been to Denver but San Francisco is beautiful! Be safe and always aware of your surroundings (ex police here). Enjoy!
@@karenglenn6707 I flew to LAX a couple of times with Continental on the DC10 via Honolulu many many years ago. No IFE back then, just a projector screen with usually some B Grade movies. Denver is really nice, but sadly San Francisco has deteriorated immensely, defunding the Police was a terrible move, and part of the reason why the Democrats are being punished now. Thank you.
Thanks for the video. Did you get the row to yourself this time or was it a full flight?
88E & 88F remained empty the entire trip. There was a lovely lady in 88D on her way to visit family in the UK. I could be wrong, but it looked like they were the only pair of empty seats on the flight.
Great video! Any tips on getting to platinum? Surely economy even to London would not be worth many status credits?
Fly a lot... and I mean a lot...
Return to LHR from SYD nets you 140 Status Credits (70 each way). So that would mean you would need to do that return flight 10 times in your membership year.
Obviously other flights, connections ect add to the tally. Also, take advantage of Double Status Credit offers.
This flight was booked as a Saver Fare, next level up from Sale Fares, and below the fully flexible fare. Instead of 70 Status Credits each way, it is 95, plus it was booked during a Double Status Credit offer, so this flight was worth 190 SC's, I am flying back via Perth, so with the bonus points, that will dd another 200 SC's... this alone makes up almost 35% of the required SC's to Retain Platinum.
My sister, not a great flyer at the best of times (we took our respective children to the US together and she was white knuckled all the way) flew to Italy in July from Melbourne. They flew Premium Economy with Emirates, which cost quite a bit more (she is also very careful with her money) which she wasn’t happy about but when they came home she said that it was worth every penny and it was nearly the equivalent of Business Class. I and another sister want to go in 2026 and as we both have health issues, we’d like to go Premium Economy but I think I’ll need a Tattslotto win for that. Thank you for posting this. 👍
@@karenglenn6707 Premium Economy in most cases is the equivalent of what most airlines use as Business Class on domestic services. It is a good in-between level for when Business Class is too expensive, or you just need a little more space and pampering over Economy.
Changi Airport, even in 1987 it made Australian airports look like dumps. It was stunning even then, and it certainly was an eye opener to see soldiers walking around armed with sub machine guns which I had never seen in Australia, and I worked for the Police here. I remember landing back into Sydney first and thought how scruffy, tired and dilapidated it looked compared to Changi and Tullamarine was no better. Love the city of Singapore too, so clean and safe and lush. Just lovely!
Whilst Changi is nice, the carpet used, and some of the furnishings make it look like it is stuck in the 90's. That said, overall, and if you have access to the Jewell, it is a great place for an extended stopover. 2hrs isn't long enough.
@@ausflyer My parents went to singapore flying on british airways they were even doing extentions on changi airport then
Changi airport is a massive shopping centre with a few planes thrown in.
@@AndyPat239 exactly...
@@top40researcher31 there seems to be work going on constantly there.
The misses and I got pissd on the way home Sydney to London, got off plane at singapore and hangover kicked in baaad back on plane off we go, back to the terminal from runway after some ‘observant’ passengers heard banging coming from the front. A 3 hour wait at the gate it was then a 14hr 40mins flight to the UK then on to Glasgow. Don’t think we spoke for about a week 😂 horrendous
Getting tanked, or even part way there on a flight is never a good idea. I don't understand the science behind it, but the effects of drinking alcohol at altitude are magnified like 2-3 times (or something like that)
Hi, from the UK. I have done the Lon-Sydney route many times, with many airlines ( i have family there ) when it comes to economy, i have found most airlines to offer a very similar service, lets face it, they are all using the same aircraft types, A380, A350, B777, B787 ( Dreamliner ) similar seats, with either 31", or 32" pitch, the main difference, if any, will be the crew ( on the day ) service, and food offerings. I had the pleasure of experiencing Qantas Premium Economy, on the upper deck, of the A380, and tbh, i was shocked how much better it was over normal economy, much bigger, and comfy seats, legroom, and way better food, all served with propper cutlery, tray, and table cloth underneith as well, it's a great product.
Obviously flying any class higher than economy will be a better experience, but for the price, and availability economy is not a bad option. I am not exactly 21 anymore, nor a refined athlete, and I survived (so far)...
How tall are you and did your legs feel comfortable? I’m going economy from ny to Sydney
I am 6ft 1in (185cm) with padding in all the right places. If you are flying QF4 from JFK to SYD (via AKL) that will be on the B787-9 Dreamliner which has a better seat design (newer) than on the A380. I just flew 17hrs from London to Perth a few weeks ago on QF10 in the Dreamliner, and aside from being a very long flight, I was comfortable in economy. Just remember to get up regularly and move around a bit. Have a great flight...
@ ok great to know and yes I’ll be on the QF4 and I’m 5’10 and I was a little concerned couldn’t afford anything but economy lol but thank you so much for replying back and I intend to move around. Have a blessed day.
@@CherylLuvsJesus have a great flight.
A good video - good camera work. Was your seat against the bulkhead? If so, did it recline as much as the other economy seats or was it restricted due to the bulkhead?
Row 88 has the self service drink & snack position behind it. Technically the recline is 1-2cm less than other rows, however it is near impossible to tell the difference. The added advantage, you do not need to bring the seat forward at meal time, and you don’t have people behind you grabbing on to the head rest to get up, or over zealous fingers on the IFE screen.
Usually always get the seat next to me empty, if not the entire row of 4 seats.
Hi, Why did you fly with Qantas? Did you pay to enter the First Lounge....How much?
Because they are a great airline. Access to the lounge as listed in the video is due to Frequent Flyer status.
@@ausflyer I guess it depends on how you define 'a great airline'
@@andiharper4498 when you fly 50+ flights every year, with multiple airlines both Long Haul and Short Haul you get a good idea of what a great airline is. Obviously everybody's experiences are different, mine have been great.
You don't get any lounge access with an economy ticket. And you didn't clarify how you managed that.
At 2:37 the sub-text states "*Acess Based On Frequent Flyer Status" also in the description "(Lounge access courtesy of Frequent Flyer status).". Frequent Flyer status allows access regardless of class of travel.
Yes he did, I read it as I was curious myself.
@@karenglenn6707 next time I think I need to actually say something as well so as not to cause any confusion.
i sat on the floor at Changi T1 outside the 7 eleven and ate a delicious meal from there a couple of weeks ago. Roasted chicken thigh with a non creamy pepper sauce w pasta and brocolli.
$5AUD !
My back was sore though 😊
@@AndyPat239 so long as the food was good... lol
Loads of food and drinks, lol.
@@alastairpeskett7029 You won’t go hungry
Terrible flight the A380 is a dinosaur & with the stopover in Singapore, just made it a longer ordeal, the next time we stayed a night in Perth & flew Perth to London on the 787 Dreamliner a much more palatable option
Yet so many people prefer the A380 (myself included). 10 years old is hardly a dinosaur in airframe age, factoring in a minimum of 2 years they were not used at all due to lockdowns, and have already had a cabin update and refresh.
Well, that’s another downer about living in either of Australia’s mega rat race cities. Move to Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth and your QF trip to LHR will involve a feeder shuttle to Singapore where you can have a couple of hours at Changi and take a shower in the airside hotel while you wait for the A380 with all its smelly bodies to arrive and you hop on all fresh . 😎
You can still time to have a shower during the QF1 stopover, Tip: the BA lounge is always much quieter at this time of the day
Generally the BNE & PER connecting flights arrive before the QF1 flight gets in from SYD, so there should be time to relax & take a shower. That said, if you can get access, the airport lounges are a lot more convenient than getting a hotel room.
So much food eaten… for so little activity and movement……. can't be healthy for blood sugars or heart… I get that eating is a way to pass the time - but airlines need to start offering better options. At least on SIA you can order a diabetic meal and not cause one's insulin to be on overdrive for 24 hours while sitting sedentary in a seat.
I wouldn't eat that much food over 24 hours including a Jiujitsu and F45 sessions….
That is over a 30hr period, and part of the reason I sit where I do at the back of the aircraft is due to it being convenient to get up and move around. The only time I would stay seated for more than 1 hour is if a was asleep. The foods are actually quite low in Sodium & Sugars (unless you add salt). Qantas has a dozen options you can request prior to flying, Diabetic, Vegan, Halal/Kosher, etc etc
You will also find on a lot of flights I choose the Salad item (although the Kung Pao Chicken is a favourite) & opt for the Fruit Salad instead of the hot breakfast.
@@ausflyer Ah 30 hours. I thought London was much quicker. Indeed airplanes do need to make room for moving about. Even a small exercise bike or vertical rower or something...
@@sinoperture 30hrs is the time from arriving at the lounge pre flight, to being in the terminal at London. That includes the 2hrs in Singapore.
I doubt we will ever see exercise equipment on long haul flights, due to their weight & size. However the new aircraft due to start flying in 2026 have wellness areas to help provide space to stretch and move freely. Even though I have done numerous 16-17hr non stop flights, not sure how I feel about 20hrs + in one hit.
They are toilets or lavatories, not bathrooms. Why do people ape these awful American euphemisms?
Toilet, Lavatory, Bathroom, Restroom, Loo, Crapper, Outhouse, WC all the same thing.
Yes, the technical name for a loo on an aircraft is a Lavatory, and is what both Airbus & Boeing list it as on the schematic of the airframe.
Yet for the purpose of a video which may be viewed by many nationalities, it is more a case of keeping things simple.
Qantas long haul economy terrible compared to Singapore airlines and emirates
After flying Emirates to Europe last Christmas in Economy, it was far worse than any Qantas flight I have been on. Singapore has a great premium product, but Economy is really no different to any other airline. The great thing is, there is choice out there.
@@ausflyer How was Emirates economy not as good as QANTAS?
@@christopherhill2786 some of the Emirates A380’s still have the older Economy seats which are ordinary at best. The crew were not the best either, which is unusual for an EK flight. I did post a video of the flight 11 months ago.
I recently flew with singapore airlines economy to Australia and i thought the service was extremely slow and the food not particularly great.........but the staff were working really hard. I guess we either put up with it or pay to upgrade!😅
@@leighpilgrim2071 every airline has a bad day, but usually more goods days.