Ahhh the stairwell waiting area to LCY, know it well. Although I've had the pleasure of way more than 5 minutes there. I didn't even realise Swiss flew from there, noted for future trips. The one thing I can't work out was why the guy was bolting it to the transfer bus, we'll never know...
Lovely work, as always. Swissair was fantastic, Swiss less so. I think on-board food is good, as is crew service. I like the T2 Lufthansa lounge at LHR, but found the business class lounges Zurich very disappointing both from a customer service point of view and hot food offerings. My last experience was in November when I'd picked Swiss for an A340 trip to JNB and the equivalent changed to a horrible 777, with uncomfortable beds, hot and cramped. No more Swiss for me.
The Zurich senator lounges are ok but the business one is disappointing.... Toying with a Swiss First booking but it would need to be perfect to make it worth the cost!
Thanks, Matt. If it's a better ride, why not? It could be argued that the extra journey time through ZRH was balanced by your not having to get out to LHR and face any surprises they might have for you. I was flummoxed to see the "Grüezi B" sign at ZRH. I thought that "Grüezi" meant "Hello" in Swiss, like "Grüess Gott". Perhaps a native Swiss can enlighten me.
Tiny correction, hate to be pedantic. The aircraft was delivered as a Bombardier CS300, the A220 name was bestowed on the aircraft when Airbus bought the program.
Thanks! You know what.... I googled the Bombardier purchase after I spotted the plane's history to see when it happened.... Re-reading it now I see I completely missed the dozen of so references to "A220 (formerly CSx00)"!!!! Of course it wouldn't have had the same name before Airbus bought it.... Thanks again - if you need me I'll be standing in the corner for an hour...
Thanks for the upload. The whole experience made me feel depressed. Tacky airport, tacky on board product masquerading as Business Class. Short hall really sucks and is rarely worth the extra cost on any airline. My only experience with Swiss short haul LHR to ZRH must have been a freak - 1-2-1 layout, lie flat bed, wonderful. Clearly that was not the norm.
Hi Matt, another great video, even though I am a while away being able to travel First or Business class. Will you ever do any about Africa? I recon the most be a few countries there, you would like to tick off?. Also have a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2024
Thanks Morgy! Hopefully my content about status, avios and the like makes premium cabins a little more achievable than they might at first seem.... I've been to Egypt, Melilla and Zanzibar on the channel so have brushed the fringes of Africa a few times... Indeed my Ethiopian Airways videos did really well so I am on the lookout for opportunities to get further into Africa - it is one of my less visited continents.... I also look for value when I am buying tickets and Africa can get a little expensive...
Booked business class from Melbourne to Lisbon with Swiss and did not set foot in one Swiss plane, we had a combo of Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa and TAP so still to break my Swiss duck, one day.
The perils of codeshares - or the airline lottery as its known! I think BA is the only European airline to fly to Australia these days so any ticket on any other airline is going to be on a partner airline for that leg.
i always find it a pain to transfer in Switzerland (i.e. Basel). You have to go through Passport control and security again... it makes for a long day of travel
I didn't mention explicitly in the video but there wasn't a security check in Zurich - they must trust LCY to have done a good job, which is probably fair enough.... Passports still as it was the entry into Schengen....
Business Class short haul flights within Europe are not worth the extra money that people are paying regardless of airlines. The seat size is the same as Economy and the only main difference is the seat next to you is vacant. It’s better to just fly Economy and use the money saved to pay for the out-of- pocket expense to eat at an airport restaurant instead of eating at the overcrowded business class lounges.
Earlier in the year I flew to Cairo, Egypt on Swissair via Vienna. I have to say it was pleasant experience and the fair was not too expensive so really good value for money
Flew LCY > ZRH with swiss last winter, nothing special, BA however from LCY to DUB business class does have wider seats with decent leg room (economy is 3+3 but biz is 2+2)
I don't think that's correct ex-LCY. BA flies Embraer 190s which are 2-2 all the way through. Indeed BA is uncompetitive from LCY as they don't hold a seat open next to you in the business cabin.
@@MattsPlanet it was a year ago so my recollection might be wrong, the chair was definitely bigger and more comfortable than economy and lots more leg room... Regarding competitiveness i have plenty of miles so it was the 0.50p ticket.
Great review like always! I’ve taken a few trips with Swiss the past two years. The great thing is like you mentioned the Senator Lounge for both Schengen and International, the food just hits the right spot and the Alpine lounge! Where else can you (in my case) get fresh eggs and ice cream for breakfast? But in all seriousness, it’s a very nice quiet retreat with great apron views!
I feel bad for advertising the Alpine lounge as it is a bit of a hidden gem - literally as it is quite hidden away! Ice cream and eggs - not sure about that!
Älplermagronen - cheese, cream, bacon, macaroni and apple sauce. If you're stuck up a mountain for winter, that's what you are going to have to eat. Push comes to shove, you sweep the barn floor and you have Muesli.
@@MattsPlanet The apple sauce is also that winter thing. You can store apples but they go a bit shrivelled. You need to cook them. Also you can bottle and store the sauce. When its all done well its a great dish. Bircher Muesli done properly is also great. On the list to try if you are around ch are Zürcher Geschnetzeltes, Bündner Nusstorte, Birnbrot [if you like Christmas cake etc]. Theres also a dried and rehydrated green bean dish that sounds awful, but is delicious. Plus you have the cheese, surprisingly good bread. In the south there are some stunning places that just serve risotto.
Hi Matt's Planet. Ohhh at your intro you stated Swissair term three times. Your tongue slipped. Old school! As I like it, Swissair IATA code SR has gone and wish it was still around. You flew on SWISS International Air Lines IATA code LX part of the Lufthansa Group. LX is not SR sadly. Past flying with SR 1986 had real First Class, Business and Economy on A310 - 221 LHR ZRH sector and ongoing with the DC10-30ER to British Hong Kong. Your service with SWISS LX Business 2021 does not match of the past high quality Swissair SR economy service in1986 that was super glassware no plastic. How the industry has changed! Keep up with your good work. Ansett 727.
Thanks! I was so careful throughout the voiceover process to say just "Swiss" - even though the word screams out for an Air or an Airline after it!!! Then I realised I said it 3 times in my intro.... Grrrrrrrrr..... Thanks for your understanding!
@@MattsPlanet That is ok not to worry! I like your style reminds me of good old days of travel agents hand written carbon tickets and having your passport stamped and Swissair as stated plus VARIG, SABENA, TWA , PAN AM, Hughes Airwest, Western Airlines and Ansett Airlines of Australia and many more loved and flew in the past. I miss it all! Ansett 727.
Thanks - its really annoying that you can't edit a video when it's live - obviously if wouldn't have been delivered with the same product name as a competitor aircraft! Thanks agin
@@MattsPlanet The story of how the CS100/CS300 became an Airbus product is hopefully the topic of a business school class or textbook. It was the hubris of Boeing trying to stop Delta from buying the then Bombardier product and it backfired in their faces.
It still amazes me how old some of the LH-Group A320ceo are, especially as most European airlines tend to retire short haul aircraft at 15-20 years old. I've done four flights with Swiss (one operated by Helevetic) between London and Zurich so far, including my first ever business class flight! Good video and very enjoyable.
Great review! I live in Luxembourg and have family in Poland so I have an option to travel home with Swiss via Zurich. Unfortunately, more often than not, Swiss uses wet lease for some of its flights from/to Luxembourg with Air Baltic, Helvetic and (my least favorite) Edelweiss. The service on those three to me is worse than on Swiss. But then again Zurich is indeed a great airport to transfer - and with Miles and More Frequent Traveler I am getting starting next year, should be even more fun for me.
I have thought about featuring that lounge option but it's never quite made the cut - I believe you still need to go to the terminal first then to the lounge, which is a distance away.... Maybe next time!
They used to do a very good evening meal thing. A focaccia bread, lots of veg, and and a little bottle of balsamic dressing to add. Glass of red - ideal It's clever because there are no dietary restrictions, quick to serve. Then you do the drinks, and in that hour period you can do the plane. BA used to do a similar breakfast. Muffin, yoghurt and a small fruit salad. All in a stick. No dietary issues. Walk down the plane hand them out. Then do the teas and coffees. Again a good strategy for a flight. I'm surprised actually that the cheapy carriers haven't cottoned on to the idea. It's cheap and cheerful, and puts you that little bit above the others. @@MattsPlanet
I first flew in Swiss many years ago, from Birmingham to Lisbon (via Zurich) and it was a mixed emotions experience. Once i arrived at Birmingham Airport from Manchester Picadilly, I find out that my flight was 2.5 hours behind schedule (I was supposed to have a 6 hour layover in ZHR). Once the plane arrives (a now retired BAE 146), it unloads thr previous passengers, we board and are held back because a passenger didn't make it to the gate. Fast forward an hour, we arrive at Zurich Airport (a remote gate), got on the bus and made my was to an overloaded immigration desk. I don't know how, but I made it to my flight despite the gate being closed. Despite all, I would love to fly with them again
Lovely memories Matt. Used City airport a lot in a previoys life and loved it. Got their in no more than 15 minutes from my office in Canary Wharf. Did not need a lounge because you got there, got on and then THAT TAKEOFF👌👌. ZIMBABWE manufacturing tray tables😂😂😂😂. Wiuld certainly fly Swiss based on this video especially since I hold Star Alliance Gold. The Alpine lounge does look nice👍💚🇿🇦
I’m in LCY at least once or twice a month heading back up home to Tartanland and never had a problem in it. I’d recommend travellers wanting a coffee or something stronger to walk round to Brick Lane Brews beside gate 3, usually a good bit quieter than in front of Cafe Nero.
Having flown Austrian intra European is just as good as Swiss. Flew them BRU-VIE great service food was excellent and like Swiss no one next to you in J. Then flew Swiss from VIE-NAP again wonderful service (the FA made an announcement that the forward loo was for J passengers only) and the service and meal was excellent
We stopped using Swiss as our airline of choice when they started to get strict with cabin bags, just not worth the hassle of waiting for checked bags. Another great video, thanks Matt.
I probably wouldn't have known about it if I wasn't researching what made the Senator lounge part "special"... Will certainly be heading there next time I pass though
Hi Matt, you mentioned Swissair a few times talking to camera - that company actually went bust in 2002 and was replaced by Swiss (Swiss International Airlines), which was the reinvention of Crossair, absorbing many of the assets of Swissair. Thanks for all your content, some useful and interesting topics covered in the last few months.
John!!!! I've been very careful to not make that mistake when scripting and editing the video but obviously wasn't so thorough when doing the bit to camera! It's really awkward just referring to them as "Swiss" (even though that's the accurate name) - "Swiss" is screaming to be followed by Air, Airlines or Airways!!!! That's for watching though!
I like the just-in-time arrival concept. I remember a Turkish national once bragging about how big the airport at Istanbul was. I don't think it's anything to brag about considering how long one has to walk around the airport. 25 minutes to walk to your gate is ludacris!
Seems good enough though my long-hall experience last year left me underwhelmed. The white blanket at the end made it all extra worth it! Haha On a completely unrelated note, BA changed my easter schedule by 50 min and i was shocked to learn they don’t allow passengers to cancel unless the change is 4 hours. Can you believe that?
Very fascinating as I am plannimg trip to Rome next year, and both Lufthansa and Swiss are MILES cheaper than BA & I am weighing the points towards maintaining status vs. saving £250
The eternal struggle between points and cash!!! Plus the "inconvenience" of an intermediate transit... I say "inconvenience" as you can pass that time in a quite decent lounge....
O No, As a Belgium national, I can only imagine that the flights were meh, transit was OK, and the lounge rather ok! Please be kind, we are a humble nation!
@MattsPlanet how well.....look forward to the review! BTW, we do not consider Brussels to be Belgium much! Antwerp, Bruges, Ghent, The Ardennes, yes please, Brussels however a big mess!
Ahhh the stairwell waiting area to LCY, know it well. Although I've had the pleasure of way more than 5 minutes there. I didn't even realise Swiss flew from there, noted for future trips. The one thing I can't work out was why the guy was bolting it to the transfer bus, we'll never know...
Cheers Steve. That bloke running was indeed odd....
Lovely work, as always.
Swissair was fantastic, Swiss less so. I think on-board food is good, as is crew service. I like the T2 Lufthansa lounge at LHR, but found the business class lounges Zurich very disappointing both from a customer service point of view and hot food offerings.
My last experience was in November when I'd picked Swiss for an A340 trip to JNB and the equivalent changed to a horrible 777, with uncomfortable beds, hot and cramped. No more Swiss for me.
The Zurich senator lounges are ok but the business one is disappointing.... Toying with a Swiss First booking but it would need to be perfect to make it worth the cost!
@MattsPlanet The offering in Swiss First looks wonderful. As you say, though, very pricey.
Thanks, Matt.
If it's a better ride, why not? It could be argued that the extra journey time through ZRH was balanced by your not having to get out to LHR and face any surprises they might have for you.
I was flummoxed to see the "Grüezi B" sign at ZRH. I thought that "Grüezi" meant "Hello" in Swiss, like "Grüess Gott". Perhaps a native Swiss can enlighten me.
Thanks Peter.... Hopefully a Swiss speaker will be along shortly!
Tiny correction, hate to be pedantic. The aircraft was delivered as a Bombardier CS300, the A220 name was bestowed on the aircraft when Airbus bought the program.
Thanks! You know what.... I googled the Bombardier purchase after I spotted the plane's history to see when it happened.... Re-reading it now I see I completely missed the dozen of so references to "A220 (formerly CSx00)"!!!! Of course it wouldn't have had the same name before Airbus bought it.... Thanks again - if you need me I'll be standing in the corner for an hour...
Thanks for the upload. The whole experience made me feel depressed. Tacky airport, tacky on board product masquerading as Business Class. Short hall really sucks and is rarely worth the extra cost on any airline. My only experience with Swiss short haul LHR to ZRH must have been a freak - 1-2-1 layout, lie flat bed, wonderful. Clearly that was not the norm.
And Swiss is one of the best offering short haul business around Europe!!!
Hi Matt, another great video, even though I am a while away being able to travel First or Business class. Will you ever do any about Africa? I recon the most be a few countries there, you would like to tick off?. Also have a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2024
Thanks Morgy! Hopefully my content about status, avios and the like makes premium cabins a little more achievable than they might at first seem.... I've been to Egypt, Melilla and Zanzibar on the channel so have brushed the fringes of Africa a few times... Indeed my Ethiopian Airways videos did really well so I am on the lookout for opportunities to get further into Africa - it is one of my less visited continents.... I also look for value when I am buying tickets and Africa can get a little expensive...
Booked business class from Melbourne to Lisbon with Swiss and did not set foot in one Swiss plane, we had a combo of Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa and TAP so still to break my Swiss duck, one day.
The perils of codeshares - or the airline lottery as its known! I think BA is the only European airline to fly to Australia these days so any ticket on any other airline is going to be on a partner airline for that leg.
i always find it a pain to transfer in Switzerland (i.e. Basel). You have to go through Passport control and security again... it makes for a long day of travel
I didn't mention explicitly in the video but there wasn't a security check in Zurich - they must trust LCY to have done a good job, which is probably fair enough.... Passports still as it was the entry into Schengen....
Thanks for the information about Uber at the Prague airport. We’ve booked roundtrip from there to Funchal and will need to get into the city.
It's really simple now! There were stewards with Uber branded jackets on if you get confused....
Business Class short haul flights within Europe are not worth the extra money that people are paying regardless of airlines. The seat size is the same as Economy and the only main difference is the seat next to you is vacant. It’s better to just fly Economy and use the money saved to pay for the out-of- pocket expense to eat at an airport restaurant instead of eating at the overcrowded business class lounges.
I think you are in the majority with that opinion!
Earlier in the year I flew to Cairo, Egypt on Swissair via Vienna. I have to say it was pleasant experience and the fair was not too expensive so really good value for money
Thanks - and at the end of the flight you were in Cairo! Sounds good to me!
The A318 is biggest plane into and out of LCY.
Used to be! Retired a few years ago now....
Flew LCY > ZRH with swiss last winter, nothing special, BA however from LCY to DUB business class does have wider seats with decent leg room (economy is 3+3 but biz is 2+2)
I don't think that's correct ex-LCY. BA flies Embraer 190s which are 2-2 all the way through. Indeed BA is uncompetitive from LCY as they don't hold a seat open next to you in the business cabin.
@@MattsPlanet it was a year ago so my recollection might be wrong, the chair was definitely bigger and more comfortable than economy and lots more leg room... Regarding competitiveness i have plenty of miles so it was the 0.50p ticket.
Great review like always! I’ve taken a few trips with Swiss the past two years. The great thing is like you mentioned the Senator Lounge for both Schengen and International, the food just hits the right spot and the Alpine lounge! Where else can you (in my case) get fresh eggs and ice cream for breakfast? But in all seriousness, it’s a very nice quiet retreat with great apron views!
I feel bad for advertising the Alpine lounge as it is a bit of a hidden gem - literally as it is quite hidden away! Ice cream and eggs - not sure about that!
@@MattsPlanet haha my intrusive cravings won that day. But yes, I feel bad but it’s better to keep the Alpine Lounge a low key secret 😂
Älplermagronen - cheese, cream, bacon, macaroni and apple sauce. If you're stuck up a mountain for winter, that's what you are going to have to eat. Push comes to shove, you sweep the barn floor and you have Muesli.
That's the badger!!!! I'm on-board with everything except the apple sauce....
@@MattsPlanet The apple sauce is also that winter thing. You can store apples but they go a bit shrivelled. You need to cook them. Also you can bottle and store the sauce.
When its all done well its a great dish.
Bircher Muesli done properly is also great.
On the list to try if you are around ch are Zürcher Geschnetzeltes, Bündner Nusstorte, Birnbrot [if you like Christmas cake etc].
Theres also a dried and rehydrated green bean dish that sounds awful, but is delicious.
Plus you have the cheese, surprisingly good bread.
In the south there are some stunning places that just serve risotto.
Watching this whilst in BA’s PHL lounge on a Matt inspired tier point run for silver.
Ha ha! Hope its going well!
Hi Matt's Planet. Ohhh at your intro you stated Swissair term three times. Your tongue slipped. Old school! As I like it, Swissair IATA code SR has gone and wish it was still around. You flew on SWISS International Air Lines IATA code LX part of the Lufthansa Group. LX is not SR sadly. Past flying with SR 1986 had real First Class, Business and Economy on A310 - 221 LHR ZRH sector and ongoing with the DC10-30ER to British Hong Kong. Your service with SWISS LX Business 2021 does not match of the past high quality Swissair SR economy service in1986 that was super glassware no plastic. How the industry has changed!
Keep up with your good work.
Ansett 727.
Thanks! I was so careful throughout the voiceover process to say just "Swiss" - even though the word screams out for an Air or an Airline after it!!! Then I realised I said it 3 times in my intro.... Grrrrrrrrr..... Thanks for your understanding!
@@MattsPlanet That is ok not to worry! I like your style reminds me of good old days of travel agents hand written carbon tickets and having your passport stamped and Swissair as stated plus VARIG, SABENA, TWA , PAN AM, Hughes Airwest, Western Airlines and Ansett Airlines of Australia and many more loved and flew in the past. I miss it all!
Ansett 727.
Thanks - easy mistake to make though!
Fun video!
Glad you enjoyed it
The 220 would have been delivered as a CS100 (or a CS300 if now a A220-300)
Thanks - its really annoying that you can't edit a video when it's live - obviously if wouldn't have been delivered with the same product name as a competitor aircraft! Thanks agin
@@MattsPlanet The story of how the CS100/CS300 became an Airbus product is hopefully the topic of a business school class or textbook. It was the hubris of Boeing trying to stop Delta from buying the then Bombardier product and it backfired in their faces.
I love any airline that gives me chocolate 😄
An excellent point!!!!
It still amazes me how old some of the LH-Group A320ceo are, especially as most European airlines tend to retire short haul aircraft at 15-20 years old. I've done four flights with Swiss (one operated by Helevetic) between London and Zurich so far, including my first ever business class flight! Good video and very enjoyable.
Thanks Jett.... 28 years has to be one of the oldest planes I've been on.... I know some of the old BA 777s and 747s were in their 30's...
Great review! I live in Luxembourg and have family in Poland so I have an option to travel home with Swiss via Zurich. Unfortunately, more often than not, Swiss uses wet lease for some of its flights from/to Luxembourg with Air Baltic, Helvetic and (my least favorite) Edelweiss. The service on those three to me is worse than on Swiss. But then again Zurich is indeed a great airport to transfer - and with Miles and More Frequent Traveler I am getting starting next year, should be even more fun for me.
Thanks - heard some decent reports on Edelweiss, but mostly on long haul.... Zurich airport is very civilised!
There is a lounge at city, I believe it’s £100 and they drive you to the plane…would be awesome to see a review of that!!
I have thought about featuring that lounge option but it's never quite made the cut - I believe you still need to go to the terminal first then to the lounge, which is a distance away.... Maybe next time!
I stumbled across your channel the other day and thoroughly enjoy the content.
Welcome!
Me too!
I must have done that trip 2-300 times. :-)
You'd be well fed up of that mezze plate...
They used to do a very good evening meal thing. A focaccia bread, lots of veg, and and a little bottle of balsamic dressing to add. Glass of red - ideal
It's clever because there are no dietary restrictions, quick to serve. Then you do the drinks, and in that hour period you can do the plane.
BA used to do a similar breakfast. Muffin, yoghurt and a small fruit salad. All in a stick. No dietary issues. Walk down the plane hand them out. Then do the teas and coffees. Again a good strategy for a flight.
I'm surprised actually that the cheapy carriers haven't cottoned on to the idea. It's cheap and cheerful, and puts you that little bit above the others.
@@MattsPlanet
Thanks for the info + video!
You're welcome! As always!
Good report governer!
Thanks!
Thank You ✈️
Thanks for watching!
I first flew in Swiss many years ago, from Birmingham to Lisbon (via Zurich) and it was a mixed emotions experience.
Once i arrived at Birmingham Airport from Manchester Picadilly, I find out that my flight was 2.5 hours behind schedule (I was supposed to have a 6 hour layover in ZHR).
Once the plane arrives (a now retired BAE 146), it unloads thr previous passengers, we board and are held back because a passenger didn't make it to the gate.
Fast forward an hour, we arrive at Zurich Airport (a remote gate), got on the bus and made my was to an overloaded immigration desk.
I don't know how, but I made it to my flight despite the gate being closed. Despite all, I would love to fly with them again
Doesn't sound like a textbook experience last time, but they are one of the best out there these days! Which may not be saying much....
My favourite Airport.... LCY...
It's probably my favourite UK airport - Ko Samui has a lot going for it in the global competition!!!
@@MattsPlanet The BA product in Y is great. Hope they don't change it!!
Of course It wouldn't be a complete video without Daddy Matt throwing loaded stingers at BA left and right. 🤣🤣
- Red
I'll stop when they stop giving me reason to!!!
Lovely memories Matt. Used City airport a lot in a previoys life and loved it. Got their in no more than 15 minutes from my office in Canary Wharf. Did not need a lounge because you got there, got on and then THAT TAKEOFF👌👌.
ZIMBABWE manufacturing tray tables😂😂😂😂. Wiuld certainly fly Swiss based on this video especially since I hold Star Alliance Gold. The Alpine lounge does look nice👍💚🇿🇦
Cheers Peet. Very handy from Canary Wharf!!!!
Fabulous! As always! Unfortunately, I missed you in Prague. Glad u like it. And YES, Uber is the main taxi at PRG.
I hope, we will meet another time.
Indeed - next time! I do like Prague although it was really really busy!!!!
I’m in LCY at least once or twice a month heading back up home to Tartanland and never had a problem in it. I’d recommend travellers wanting a coffee or something stronger to walk round to Brick Lane Brews beside gate 3, usually a good bit quieter than in front of Cafe Nero.
Thanks - that's a good tip. It does calm down away from that central area.
Having flown Austrian intra European is just as good as Swiss. Flew them BRU-VIE great service food was excellent and like Swiss no one next to you in J. Then flew Swiss from VIE-NAP again wonderful service (the FA made an announcement that the forward loo was for J passengers only) and the service and meal was excellent
There's a review of Austrian deep in the archives - I liked them too... Some clear similarities between the Lufthansa group members!!!
I like Swiss business, I once managed to get business class in a Swiss A340-300 from LHR-ZUR, awesome!
There's often reasonable pricing on Swiss long haul in business and I am tempted, I have to say....
We stopped using Swiss as our airline of choice when they started to get strict with cabin bags, just not worth the hassle of waiting for checked bags. Another great video, thanks Matt.
They are very hot on bag sizes....
The chocolate is always a nice touch. Looks like heading to the alpine lounge was definitely the right move, always liked the name/theme of that one
I probably wouldn't have known about it if I wasn't researching what made the Senator lounge part "special"... Will certainly be heading there next time I pass though
Hi Matt, you mentioned Swissair a few times talking to camera - that company actually went bust in 2002 and was replaced by Swiss (Swiss International Airlines), which was the reinvention of Crossair, absorbing many of the assets of Swissair.
Thanks for all your content, some useful and interesting topics covered in the last few months.
John!!!! I've been very careful to not make that mistake when scripting and editing the video but obviously wasn't so thorough when doing the bit to camera! It's really awkward just referring to them as "Swiss" (even though that's the accurate name) - "Swiss" is screaming to be followed by Air, Airlines or Airways!!!! That's for watching though!
I love London City airport. I make sure i do my best to fly from there as much as I can. Plus its only 30 minutes or so from Benfleet.
If LCY is convenient, its really convenient!!!
I like the just-in-time arrival concept. I remember a Turkish national once bragging about how big the airport at Istanbul was. I don't think it's anything to brag about considering how long one has to walk around the airport. 25 minutes to walk to your gate is ludacris!
Just in time at IST is a completely different prospect!
Seems good enough though my long-hall experience last year left me underwhelmed. The white blanket at the end made it all extra worth it! Haha
On a completely unrelated note, BA changed my easter schedule by 50 min and i was shocked to learn they don’t allow passengers to cancel unless the change is 4 hours. Can you believe that?
Cheers - a bit of snow makes everything better! I don't think I knew that 4 hour rule...
@@MattsPlanetapparently something new and worth keeping in mind, especially if you are on a schedule. Should be illegal imo
I love the London City Airport departure.. So steep!
Why anyone picks an aisle seat is beyond me!
Very fascinating as I am plannimg trip to Rome next year, and both Lufthansa and Swiss are MILES cheaper than BA & I am weighing the points towards maintaining status vs. saving £250
The eternal struggle between points and cash!!! Plus the "inconvenience" of an intermediate transit... I say "inconvenience" as you can pass that time in a quite decent lounge....
@@MattsPlanet as I am flying from Manchesterford there is a transit with all options
Loved your description of the takeoff! Loved your technical aviation terms 😂
I just hope I didn't confuse anyone...
@@MattsPlanet- nope not at all!
If you have meet up, you should advertise it
I do!!!! But to Patreon members....
O No,
As a Belgium national, I can only imagine that the flights were meh, transit was OK, and the lounge rather ok!
Please be kind, we are a humble nation!
I may be offering spoilers, but Brussels was ok - the airline and the airport....
@MattsPlanet how well.....look forward to the review! BTW, we do not consider Brussels to be Belgium much! Antwerp, Bruges, Ghent, The Ardennes, yes please, Brussels however a big mess!
Nice
I thought so!