Aegean Airlines: Europe’s Best Business Class?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ก.ค. 2024
- Business Class on Aegean Airlines ranks as one of the most celebrated in Europe. In this video, you’ll decide for yourself what makes the airline special and whether you’d like to incorporate Aegean Airlines’ Business Class into your next Greek vacation.
Aegean Airlines operates a flight from Heraklion to Corfu in the summer and you’ll see what it’s like to take the trip in Business Class.
The flight took about an hour onboard an Aegean Airlines A320 operating at 36,000 feet over the 412 mile trip from Crete to Corfu.
Perhaps best of all, I had the entire Aegean Airlines A320 Business Class cabin to myself!
In this video, you’ll see the beautiful scenery along the way and even learn a bit of Greek Aviation history!
We’ll explore Heraklion’s airport, the Aegean Airlines Business Class seat, the Aegean Airlines service, the Aegean Airlines inflight entertainment, and even the Aegean Airlines Business Class food.
0:00 Introduction
2:12 Boarding Aegean Airlines by Bus
3:53 Aegean Airlines A320 Take-off
5:29 Greek Aviation History
7:14 Aegean Airlines A320 Landing
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No Jeb score rating?
I rarely rate domestic flights because there’s not usually much differentiation among them. That said, based on your comment (and others), it seems like I missed the mark by not including it.
Lots of people have come to expect it so I’ll incorporate it more often moving forward. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!!
@@GreenerGrass a domestic only version of the jeb score would be really cool!
[ was thinking the same
@@GreenerGrass Hi Jeb, Amazing job on this video! I made sure to come back for 250K subs to celebrate, I used to watch you all the time, when I had time on my hands 😂
Do west jet
I almost cried out of joy hearing all these beautiful comments about Greece. It was such a moving video for me, a greek girl trying to become a cabin crew member for Aegean
As a Greek, hearing someone highlight the lesser known Aegean Airlines, and to have such a positive experience on both the airline and country is genuinely nice to hear. See you in the sky Jeb!
Pretty much 10 years ago I took a flight from Switzerland to Athens with Aegean. It was a 737 if I'm not mistaken. Everything was fine, crew was very helpful, food was good and in general it was a great first impression. Weather conditions started to become apocalyptic as soon as we started flying over Italy. It became even worse as we flew over Greece. Rain, thunders and wind. Everything was shaking. But despite the condition the pilot managed to make one of the smoothest landings I've ever experienced. Crazy thing this happened to me again 6-7 years ago in a flight from Athens to Bucharest with Olympic. Not as bad but still we faced rain and wind.. in an atr 42... I was scared.. a lot, but pleasantly surprised as we landed like it was nothing. Cabin crew was calm like this happens every single flight. What I want to say is that when you choose a Greek company you will get some of the most professional crews! Pilots and cabin crew! Hats of to these extremely capable and professional people!
It is maybe due to the fact that the majority of Greek airliner pilots are retired airforce jet pilots. This trend starts now to fade away, but if you see a Greek airliner pilot over the age of 40, most likely he is an ex f16 pilot.
@@PetrosV5 I haven't thought of that and it's actually very true, especially for the older generations.
Aegean never had B737s
@@TOXOTIS63they did he said 10 years ago
Aegean had b737 my dad work there
I take Aegean everytime I go to Greece for the short hops from Athens to the islands. Clean planes, friendly and professional crew, nice snacks, and always a pleasant flight.
I've heard nothing but good things about Aegean, the fact that you got actual food and wine on an hour-long domestic flight speaks volumes. I'll definitely give them a go if/when I'm ever back in Greece (went to Corfu in 2015, loved it!!)
I carefully recline my seat on longer flights and I always put my seat back up whenever there is meal service as a courtesy to my fellow travelers.
I'm Greek and always traveling with Aegean from Greece to any destination in Europe.For me is one of the best airline now in Europe. I want to see them traveling all over the world like the Olympic airways in the past.
Σοβαρεψου... ακου εδω στις καλυτερες της Ευρωπης.
@@nobody....168 είναι πολύ καλές
My experience on Aegean was a number of years ago from Vienna to Larnaca Cyprus via Athens and return. Excellent airline.
As someone who stands 6’4, I never recline my seat because I know how frustrating it is when others do it to me. Always relieved when there’s no one behind me.
I was surprised too.
Rule on declining seats: never, unless it is empty behind you, but still be courteous: don’t leave it declined for long; another person behind your row has to climb around the declined seat for a trip to the restroom.
Better: the AIRLINE INDUSTRY should give each class seat a comfortable seat and space - not each Traveller is the same size as the planners think.
I agree with you being 6'6".
On most airlines, the person in front cannot recline their seat as my legs stop it. On one occassion when the bloke infront insisted on reclining his seat for an hour flight, I politely stood up, stood next to his seat and asked him nicely not to destroy my kneecaps. I think that he got the message because he went ashen faced, and didnt say a word during the flight and seemed to have a short connection when he left the plane.
I was always brought up to be polite and courteous, which I was. It just helps to have the physique of being a mighty big stick.
Golden rule think of others before you do.
@@nibzee I would have still reclined my seat, I paid for that flight/seat just like you and have just as much rights to be comfortable during that flight ! ( I'm 6 foot tall)
@@maryburger1232 Classic example of what many of us complain about. You focus on what makes you comfortable regardless of the consequences to others.
Totally agree on Aegean: Excellent cabin service and professional crews. I'm also sometimes amazed at Aegean's low airfares. Definitely a top European carrier.
Everytime is an awesome experience flying with Aegean for several years now!!!
Lovely to see you enjoying Greek travel and Greek airports. I first flew into Corfu in 1973, and the welcome, the heat, the bus, the uncomfortable lounge seat are all the same. It is part of the charm of Greek travel. Love it !
I flew AEGEAN 2 times and I was impressed about their inflight service!
For me definitely one of the best Star Alliance carriers in Europe!
Olympic used to fly into Melbourne Australia. We have a large Greek population. A very spectacular country. Yaseu.
When it comes to reclining your seat in economy there are a few rules I follow…
1) I don’t recline my seat on flights that are 3 hours or less
2) I don’t recline my seat during meal times
3) I try my best to slowly recline my seat and also take a peek to make sure that the person be hind me isn’t getting served a beverage, using the tray table, using a computer, etc.
I recline carefully and not fully. I also think if someone is highly against having someone recline in front of them, they should do everything they can to book a bulkhead seat.
This airline treatment is the most professional treatment I've ever seen in Western airlines. Since then every time I fly from Paris to Athens I choose Aegean over any other airline. Including Air France. Whomever that's in charge in that airline they're doing a terrific 👏 job!
I love Aegean Airlines. 🐬 And it is because of their outstanding cabin crew.
Jeb!!! YOU ARE KILLING ME!!!! Right as the video started I knew exactly where you were. I lived about 10 miles east of Iraklion back in the late 80s. I ran through that fort a few times.
Loved the footage you got of aircraft from the terminal, the bus gate, and then your A320! Great video as always.
Thanks for taking us along. Beautiful part of the world.
Love that quick shot of the Austrian 777 going by out the windows - thanks for the vid sir.
Best Airline EVER!!!
United's Hemispheres magazine is back too!
it was back when i flew united transcon in july
Absolutely stunning scenery !
I agree, that's a decent meal for a short flight, too
I’ve loved my Aegean flights. Even on a 28 minute flight from Athens to Santorini, we had a breakfast served to us in business. Again, nothing too crazy, but delicious and totally unexpected. Makes it worth the booking even on the short hop.
Now I’ve finally learnt whatever happened to Olympic, which used to fly frequently to our ports here in Australia. Another great mini review, Jeb, & kudos to Aegean for making it worthwhile to fly Business, however short the journey. Cheers!
I love Aegean airline! Can only say wonderful things
Olympic Airways....... I miss the old carriers, their names and liveries. I must be getting old.
Olympic is still out there, name and livery, flying propellers to short haul destinations, as part of Aegean Airlines
aegean is the mother company of Olympic and everytime we go from Athens to Kavala, Olympic does the certain route for Aegean.
Awesome video as always, definitely gave me some ideas of visiting Greece and how to travel!
As someone who is 6 foot tall I do recline on long haul flights more than on short haul ones, but I make sure to turn around and check that the person behind me is alright with me doing that. Definitely a bonus when there is an empty seat behind you!
Your videos are really exciting to watch. You have such positive energy!!! well done :)
Great vlog Jeb and the views over Greece - so beautiful :)
About Olympic: The company was founded by Aristotelis Onassis in 1950's. He sold the company in the Greek State in 1973 after his son Alexander died flying a private plane of the family (no relation with Olympic). It was a state of the art Airline where the Uniforms of the Flight Attendants where designed by Pierre Cardin and passengers where literally eating with golden cutlery. It actually raised the standards for every airline in wolrd as it was the first to launch luxury travel before it was cool (It was like the Emirates Airlines but in the 60's and 70's) The Greek State was/is as corrupt as you Can't imagine and started doing bad management. They were using the airline for political reasons (Vote me and you kid will work in Olympic). So they got the airline bankrupt and sold it for a piece of bread to Aegean airlines after trying without success to make it profitable for many years. In Greece we were calling the Olympic of the 5 continents and if you see the logo you will see the circles of the Olympic games.
Now Aegean has a business model with short-mid haul flights and they are not going to fly a widebody for next years as they ordered 30 x A320 family (incl 10 A321 neos).
Πες και για τον Βγενόπουλο.
That airport was amazing to watch. So many different airlines and aircraft's!
One of the best and beautiful countries I have ever visited 👍🏽
Bus gates are awesome. It's cool to walk up to the airplane like that.
Early last year I flew Icelandair between Seattle and Glasgow, and on the flight from Glasgow to Keflavik I was the only one in business class. That sure was a unique experience! I'm glad you were able to enjoy the same thing.
So great!! Seeing my favourite youtuber travel my parents home country is just amazing! I have so many memories of that Olympic 747 as a kid and then their upgraded A340. Wish I could see a jeb score on the old olympic airways
I have an Aegean flight coming up in November. First time with Aegean.
Great review of Aegean, Jeb! Flew with them from Athens to Santorini and was impressed by the service despite such a short sector. I will definitely fly with them again in future.
I cannot wait to go flying a Q400 for the first time and then an A321n on Alaska. Then the return flights, on United, a B777-300er and a CRJ-700! Both for the first time as a 14-year-old.
Keep it up. Different airlines give us a new perspective.
Excellent video as always Jeb!😸
Wow, what a busy airport Crete is, I never would have thought that. Not only sweeping views of the ramp, but the ocean as well.
So nice to see the airstairs used on those planes!
stairs are so much better as a feeling. Im a Greek and lived out of Greece for some years. the flight that got me back to my country wasn't a gate,so i still remember that feeling when i got out of the aircraft and smelled the air i missed so much before getting inside the bus. Feeling the heat of the sun, the air blowing, seeing around the landscape i missed, it's just something an enclosed gate can't provide.
I must've just missed you, I was in Crete 3 weeks ago. Hope you had a great time!! I looked it up one day and there were over 30 flights to Germany/Austria. Crazy!
See you in a Swiss train video one day.
Thank you very much, Jeb, for sharing your great video with us.
At min 6.31 we can see Sivato, a very beautiful place in north-west of greece.
Beautiful Omega!
Τhank you Jeb for viditing Hellas, the land of Gods !!:-) It is beyond any doubt that Aegean has had, has and hopefully will have very high standards! Looking forward to watching a new videoof yours!
Corfu is amazing. Beautiful Island. I used to visit St Georges south when I lived in the Uk. Great review.
Kalispera.... haha Nice to hear good reviews they are awesome. As a Greek and frequent traveler to Greece they are my number 1 choice.
Like your vid’s, keep up the good work!
Really awesome!
Yep I totally agree it is I did a trip review on them this year and they are still the best in my eyes
I remember getting first class to myself on Cathay from Vancouver to Hong Kong and the best flight ever.
When I arrived at the gate, they looked at my boarding pass and told me that i had to change seats as 1A's tv wasnt working. I asked them where they wanted me to sit, and they told me to pick any seat as i was the only one in that cabin.
During the flight i found it weird because there was no noise or movement. I got up and saw the staff trying to eat meals on their laps in their jumpseats. I told them that I felt uncomfortable with no movement and said it looked awkward and uncomfortable the way they were trying to eat their meals and that I had the perfect solution.
I had the purser and two stewardesses taking a seat in first while they ate their meals, and watched a movie or two. Had the pilots use first seats for their rest instead of business. We just had fun and it was the most memorable flight.
Unfortunately it was the second last flight with Cathay as I got switched to a middle eastern airline, but their customer service was always first rate, and this particular flight was so much better.
Great video!
Jeb as always a great vlog and Aegean is a great airline
Jeb eccentric ? Nah
Your snack looked delicious
Delta in particular needs to restore service and stop being greedy
I hate flying Delta! Worst FA’s in the air.
Flew Aegean from Athens to Paris back in July 2019. Was pleasantly surprised even in economy.
You did really good with the name! Glad you liked my home country.
Wow! 🤩 what a great video, I really enjoyed this one and I can’t wait to fly Aegean 🇬🇷 someday 😅 Also Jeb did you know at 6:21 there are still several Olympic Air 737-300s and 747-200s left abandoned and rotting away at the old Athens Ellinikon Airport (before the current Athens ATH Airport was built)😅
I hope you got to enjoy Corfu. It’s a beautiful Island.
Those were some great views.
Hermosos paisajes👍👍
I wish I could go back to Greece. I went to Lesbos and Athens back in 2013 and loved it. I wish I could have flown on a Greek airline, but am glad I was able to fly on KLM AMS to IST.
Love the shorter videos, and the weather looks great.
Austrian did send the 777 to Heraklion every Saturday, but this isn't the only wide-body serving the city in 2021. There was: Edelweiss A340, LOT 787-8&-9, TUI 787-8, Condor's 767 and TUI's 767-300ER's, neos 787-8&-9, Sunclass A330-200&-300 as well as some 757's of condor and TUI, and some happy surprises such as Rossiya's 747-412 and Swiss 777-300ER. And this was only in 2021! And for the record, Heraklion is the second busiest airport by traffic in Greece
Getting your own bus is a good perk on the Business class.
My Rule: Recline only if nobody is behind you. Btw Great vid Jeb!
Great vid! I've never seen the fold down thing (or flown biz in Europe). I didn't realize A3 had such a good reputation. I just remember they made it easy to earn *G!
I’ve just flown back home on Aegean after one week of holidays in Greece! Coincidentally I also flew on SX-DGZ!
AT World Timer! Beautiful Watch.
He has quite the collection! I recently started watching this channel and have started to notice his pieces. On the Amtrak video I spotted him wearing a Patek Aquanaut Travel TIme (my all time favorite watch) and in another vid saw the GMT Master II Batman. Would like to see a video of his full collection!
Very nice video! The Olympic airlines 747 shown in your video , The Olympic Eagle flew me and my parents Athens-JFK in June of 1985 Bringing us to America for a new beginning!
That plane is still at the old Ellinikon airport that is been remade in to an amazing residential and resort park
And the eagle has been parked next to the old international terminal and is going to be part of the aviation museum at the new Helinikon Park project!
YES They are just the best, I love AegeanAir.....
You probably won’t see this but I love seeing my own companies planes in your video. D-ASAP flies for Air Hamburg Private Jets 😍
Watched a few of your videos and spotted some rather nice watches! Please give us an extra sec to see them in the vids! Meteorite GMT2 currently my favourite of yours!
Thanks! I got that watch to celebrate 100,000 subscribers to the channel!
enjoy your flight with aegean airlines 👍🖒🙏
The Greek Islands are one of the most popular holiday destinations to us from Nothern Europe (Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Germany) in the summer and fall. At winter it is the Canary Islands and Thailand. Greetings from Denmark😊 🇩🇰
I flew Aegean from Athens to Istanbul pre Covid in biz and was very impressed
Great video Jeb, we are flying to crete from Athens and are looking to fly this airline.
Great airline. I flew them on the Athen to Cairo route back in 2019.
Did you get those Maui Jim’s when you were in Hawaii? 🤙 Another great video Jeb!
I always ask the people behind me as a courtesy before I recline my seat.
Great vlog as always! I am so short, only 175cm, so most times I do not need to recline. Also I have had three back surgeries, so the more strait my seat back is, the better. When I do need to, I ask the person behind me. I never recline during meal service. That is a no no.
I fly.in FC so I don't have issue with people when I recline my seat. I don't get those who think people shouldn't, that's what they paid for. If someone reclining upsets you, you should buy FC tickets. If you can't, it's part of flying.
I liked getting off a TWA 747 outside in Rome it the 1980's. I also deplaned outside at Heathrow on a DC-10 in the early 90s on United. I did it in Hawaii on a 747 in the 80s. I wish I had taken pictures.
Aegean is my favourite airline. Fantastic service and crew. Check out their frequent flyer plan. A hidden gem in Star Alliance
Love Greece been going to Crete for 21 years.
Greetings from 32,000 feet on JetBlue’s free Wi-Fi. Great video and thanks for giving me another airline to add to my must fly list. I personally don’t recline as I sleep/relax better in the upright position but I don’t mind if someone does. If the seat reclines, it’s part of the ticket. However, I do think it’s courteous to ask first. See you in the sky!
I am almost silver member on their frequent flyer program and I really love Aegean! I live on Crete and regularly travel to The Netherlands, and Aegean is my airline of choice! Too bad they don't fly directly to AMS, but a quick stopover in ATH is no big deal. Can't wait to try business class too because I always fly economy, but when I finally become silver member I get two upgrade coupons :D
I actually flown on the edelweiss a340 from Zurich to jfk was nice
I've never even thought about reclining my seat - I usually do it. I'll be more aware of how crowded the plane is going forward. Safe travels everyone.
I think you should make a new Jeb score for economy and domestic businesses classes that takes away the lounge category
Lovely Greece
Actually, I get a thrill of boarding/deplaning via air stairs instead of the jet bridge 👍🏻. If you ever find yourself booking ATH/LHR or vice versa, I’d highly recommend Aegean. Food and inflight service is terrific! Loved seeing all the wide body aircraft on the tarmac 🛫
Nice review, I do fly with Aegean a lot and have their frequent flyer program (as you need lowest amount of flights and miles to reach Star Alliance Gold), but as you said about EU business class, there is small difference compared to economy class and thats little bit bigger legroom, which is usually at first 7 - 8 rows as they can move business class so if you are flying economy and see row 5 empty for example take that one. Also if you will have a chance try their new planes (A320/21 neos) first 16 rows also have adjustable headrest and all have usbs, plus holders for tablets, otherwise I agree that they have a good serivce and unlike many others kept it even in economy.
Nice Aegean plane
Shut up
Is that an Aqua Terra WorldTimer I see?? Impressive but totally expected :-)