I’ve always loved your content and your style of presenting them. Your wit, knowledge, and honesty are the highlights! As an avgeek, I absolutely love the facts and information you present, plus the departure and arrival details keep things interesting. Keep up the brilliant work, Kevin. Cheers!
This is the first time that I have watched a video on your channel, and I am impressed. It was a breath of fresh air to have somebody reviewing an Economy Class flight, as most Vloggers I've seen, generally corrall themselves in the unattainable Valhalla of Business Class, which impecunious mortals like myself very rarely get to travel in. It is good to see 'Cattle Class' getting a review, as it is the fate of most of us. I haven't flown with Qantas internationally for many years, more due to their habit of changing or cancelling flights, losing baggage and lousy customer service on their booking and 'help' services, than anything else. There are much better alternatives to Qantas operating out of Australia now!
Yet again, another brilliant trip report. I flew this same route in late March year with Air New Zealand on their 787 and paid GB£171 or US$217. I really loved Auckland Internatioal Terminal. I found it quiet and intimate compared to most international airports such as Heathrow, Dubai and Singapore. I also flew BNE to SIN a week later with Qantas but in Business Class. I found the ground staff very friendly and supporive at a very emotional farewell to Austrailia and New Zealand and other more personal reasons. I woud certainly fly them again in 2025 when I visit Austrailia again. Your economy class headphones were certainaly better than Air New Zealand ear buds. Keep up the super reviews. Thank you 💙
I have travelled in this particular aircraft in Jan 2020 from Sydney to Tokyo but in economy class.Qantas service in Economy class was not so up to mark but the flight attendants were super energetic ❤.. Awesome review as usual
QF Frequent Flyer has entrapped 14 million members which is a huge pool of passengers who’ll put up with an average product. The departure of the former CEO should hopefully put concern for the passengers ahead of the corporate shareholders. Hope you enjoyed Brisvegas as it’s affectionately known. Great review as always.
Highly recommended to fly the Taiwanese carrier- China Airlines, as they also operate on AKL-BNE route, which is absolutely a great product on food, seat pitch etc.
Im in Melbourne right now, I had a surgery few days ago, Im feeling awful, can't wait to get well and start traveling again, your channel will help at the moment
Ex crew here. We can see into the booking systems of our own airline. As staff (or retired) we enjoy discounts, but are first to be kicked off and last to load. Anyhoo, looking into the system we note that paid upgrade requests on popular Qantas routes usually outnumber the available seats.
Hey Kevin! Another awesome vid!!! As I watch your vids, I frequently wonder when you say around the 5 minute mark “thanks for watching today” if there’s a small % of viewers who sign off at that point thinking the vid is done lol. But I’m sure you see the data and that would debunk this myth. Cheers!
But… the video doesn’t end lol… I think that’s the biggest clue 😂 I know of many channels that do the same. But yes, it would be very obvious on my end if people were clicking off because of it. Thanks for watching 🩴
I flew Qantas domestic Perth Adelaide last October and really liked it. The crew were so warm and genuinely hospitable! Thank you for your reference to Big Daddy KLM for being the oldest airline still operating under its original name. Something we were/are always very proud of as the crew in blue 💙
Honestly with the prices they charge (not say this flight was expensive, just in general) it should literally be the best airline on earth. I book flights every week and it never stops shocking me how absurdly expensive they are especially in Business Class.
Hi Kevin, thanks for your videos. I am currently in BKK visiting family having flown here on the Qantas A330 for the first time, it was ok I guess but I have finally come to the conclusion that it all depends on the cabin crew if the food is edible or not, a flight I had 12 months ago from Changi to AU on SIA was the worst I have ever experienced, terrible cabin crew, inedible food no drinks, (3 times the price pre covid too), the legroom problem is always a pain in economy. Thanks again for your reviews mate.
Splendid review,i have flew Qantas on a a350 a couple years back, but I do not remember what happened on that flight. If I did I would share lol thanks for the awesome review
Welcome to my hometown. A pity you didn't score an upgrade to J. We had a fantastic experience on board in June. The morning A330 service to AKL is the best option over the evening 737 service.
I’ve flown that exact plane nearly 15 hours on that same plane from BNE - LAX and back. I would have definitely a 787 preferred on this flight like out of Sydney and Melbourne.
Hi Kevin. Hope you had a nice time in Auckland despite hotel issues - no surprises there! You may be able to help me. I'm heading up to Vietnam next month for a couple of weeks. I'm flying Malaysian Airlines from Auckland to HCMC with a change of planes in KL. I'm flying Bus Class with the first leg being on an A330-200. I've flown Malaysian before and they're ok despite all the bad press. I did have an issue with the pod seating on my last trip - cant remember the aircraft though. I'm very tall so leg room is very important, I hate those little cubby holes you have to squeeze your feet into. Now I know seating configurations vary in Bus Class - even on the same plane so my question is can you recommend the best bus class seats on an A330-200 - especially an MAS one. Cheers
I’ve not flown on an MH A330 in business so I couldn’t comment, but other similar layouts I’ve been on. For any specific questions like that I’m always happy to answer on Patreon for Explorer+ members- depending how in depth of knowledge/planning is needed. Thanks for watching 🩴
Fantastic video! Why are there Chinese signboards in Auckland? Can you please review Emirates? Thank you very much for bringing back the airport stats. I really appreciate that you take your viewers' feedback to improve. I cannot think of any other channel doing it.
China is NZ biggest trading partner by far, there is even now a Chinese born CEO at a prestigious NZ winery. I don't agree with it. I am not anti Chinese people, my wife is Chinese, I am just anti CCP.
Depends on the airline. For Qantas, if one is available and your fare is eligible you’ll receive an email well in advance of your flight. Thanks for watching 🩴
I'm wondering which one world Alliance Airbus A330 is better between CX🇭🇰 AA🇺🇲 IB QF🇦🇺 FJ and MH🇲🇾? Excellent video overall and they are also used for Australia to the Philippines route QF19/20 SYD-MNL round-trip. Can be substituted by A380 when needed
Hello Kevin Im subed like video Great content as always 👏 Qantas my local carrier I like your tip on upgrades Im normally 90% strike rate will use your technique in future. Also i did see in another video you did suggest a business flight app that's handy I forgot the name Cheers
Thanks for the awesome video and review! Yeah, these A330s are showing their age. They are still (just) ok for domestic flights (QF uses these between Perth and East Coast), but sub-par for international. I flew on one to Singapore last year and it wasn't the best. Having said that, the crew are always amazing. One last note - I'm really surprised that they were so strict with your cabin luggage! I've flown QF probably over 100 times, and have never had an issue with cabin luggage. Maybe it was the Auckland ground staff? Anyway, thanks again! Looking forward to your next review.
Perhaps, I haven’t flown Qantas enough to know fully. I do find it odd they allow more carry on for domestic flights than for international though, that just makes no sense. Thanks for watching 🩴
Another terrific video Kevin. I would absolutely get claustrophobic with that pitch. The only time I’ve seen worse is Cebu pacific with their airbus 330s. Keep up the good work!
When i fly between Australia/New Zealand/Asia i always seek an economy seat with any other airline other than Qantas. Have been disappointed so many times with mainly cabin service and in-flight facilities.
Qantas was once one of the best airlines in the world. I was proud to say I worked for them 50 years ago. Over the years the service and quality has steadily declined. Hopefully the new CEO can come to the rescue and once again make it a competitive airline.
My outlook is that nothing at Qantas will change until there is meaningful competition in the market, which is a much bigger problem than just Qantas itself. Especially as Qantas receives their A321XLRs and begins Project Sunrise routes… their monopoly on unique route pairs will be strengthened and they could actually… get worse because of it. Any airline can surely turn around, but it’s unlikely unless there’s a financial incentive to do so and I just don’t see it. Australian airfares are by FAR the most expensive on earth… and everyone hates the airlines lol. Thanks for watching 🩴
Great review :) I personally prefer Air NZ for trans Tasman flights more modern fleet and I just prefer the kiwi hospitality I got amazing legroom last 2 times I traveled to Australia and back. Air NZ also frequently have deals like half price for business class on their 787 and 777 aircraft
Their layout in J is awful though. Ok if you have a foot fetish I guess. Looking forward to ANZ''s next generation J layout. Prefer their PE over the current J config.
Upgrade bidding comment. QF has strange systems depending on routes. I am LT Gold and was based in HK and even on full Prem Y fares bid points to J on A380. Points only then and priority for high level members. Never happened but was downgraded once when aircraft change ensured deadheading staff received seats. CSM understood and was embaressed and put in report but never got the refund.Flown them since 1985 but now just use awards on other OW carriers. The retiring CEO made it profitable for shareholders and demoralised good staff who do try hard and deserve our thanks. I feel great they kept my money and made me change carriers and got high status on NH and CZ who treated me well, surprisingly an elite member in DLC where I worked really respected me as a frequent traveller Especially CZ ,SHENZHEN AIR AND MI AND TIANJIN Safe travels everyone.
Great review. Not a QF fan myself - I avoid them at all costs. They have this innate way of making you feel like you should apologise every time you ask for something. I fail to understand the affection people have to travel with them. They have a rusted on FF base who I liken to suffering from Stockholm Syndrome! So many better choices into and out of Australia
I began writing the following after reading the first half of your comment: I reckon it's a bit of Stockholm Syndrome. If there's only one that you know, there is only one that you love. So yes, we are very much on the same page haha. Thanks for watching 🩴
You have got this group of CEOs out there today that are obsessed with densification of these aircraft. That's why they are so jam-packed like sardine cans. Hopefully the next CEOs to come around will realize this and make seating a little more civilized.
Unfortunately I think no such thing will ever happen haha. Especially as Qantas brings on their new A321XLRs and Sunrise aircraft/routes, I suspect they will go full “American” (country, not airline) and focus even more on profits as they will essentially own the market on a bevy of routes that only they operate. Standards will stay where they’re at at the moment and prices will continue to soar I reckon.
They use the A330-200 from Brisbane to LA non stop, can’t imagine how people survive that long in such a cramped cabin. Qantas used to care about their customers but now it’s just about profits, I suppose they have shareholders to please and company execs salaries are probably tied to profits as well
Qantas is recently before the Courts over selling dodgy tickets - flights that were already cancelled. A great safe airline ruined by corporate greed. They had a lot of near misses because of dodgy outsourcing too. The only saving grace is Qantas pilots are some of the best which is probably why there never has been a crash.
Every problem Qantas has at the moment stems from lack of competition in the AUS/NZ market. I agree with the points you said, but again- the only reason that greed was possible to grow in the first place was the fact that they were/are able to charge absolutely insane fares. Thanks for watching 🩴
Qantas is always hit and miss, in saying that as a platinum member who flies weekly. Just regarding the seat leg room, Qantas a330-200 aren't exactly "long hall" the a330-300 are much better. 200 series are used for mainly domestic services which NZ to Aus basically is.
That's what I'd originally assumed as well, but someone commented an hour ago that they took the very same aircraft to LAX recently and as luck would have it, that exact A330-200 is currently in the air from LAX to BNE. Also a regular visitor to DEL, SIN, HKG, CGK, MNL, etc.
@@tfft Yeah unfortunately as of recently there have been quite a lot of aircraft switches for the 200 series on routes they were never really designed for. It comes up in discussions on the Qantas FF pages quite often since covid. Hopefully it is something they can rectify with the new incoming fleet.
My feelings about this airline has generated 2 distinct camps on my channel and airline frequent flyer forums. I grew up in Singapore where I'm used to flying top tiered airlines to everywhere, and QF was only used as a very last resort if we had to fly from Changi to LHR or OZ. They have such a bad rep for us in Singapore they were even referred to as "that racist airline" for a while in the late 80s. Fast forward, I now live in Australia and QF and their frequent flyer program has become entrenched in my daily life. We have no choice in OZ, because QF is on top of the food chain here. Vote with our wallets, but to where? We are embarrassed at the state of this airline. And that boxed meal, what the hell? When it was introduced in 2014, the marketing spiel was cringe worthy because it said it allowed to the crew to interact more with passengers. Their sad state of business class offerings creates quite the polarised reaction from 2 opposing camps too. Sure they're the best Australia has to offer, but fall extremely short compared to international competition. So in a way, I'm glad your bid did not go through, it would've been a waste of money. My last few videos were about how I feel about QF and their current state of affairs. Most agreed, but a few vocal opposing voices reached out to me personally and gave me a dressing down. 🤦
To be fair, I think there's nothing wrong with the meal that was served. It was tasty, substantial and the quality was better than average. I just wish the choices were a bit more "grown up". Thanks for watching 🩴
Not the airline it once was. CEO Allan Joyce who by the way has LCC background has stripped it out over his tenure I only hope the new CEO will stop this practice and maybe even reverse it. Or is that just wishful thinking
@@tfft im just wondering, because I don't see any sponsors in your videos and I can't believe just patreon, affiliate links and TH-cam ad revenue cover your costs.
The new CEO is from finance in the 80s so more of the same,I believe. Shareholders want safe hands as they say but they need fresh ears and eyes to get back up higher on the pedestal and not have bonus worrying senior managers who seem scared to tell any high management the truth Hope they used my money wisely
I think anyone expecting things to change for the better (from a customer standpoint) is just kidding themselves. There is no competition in Australia, Qantas will continue to do whatever it pleases for years to come. Actually, I'd argue once they have their A321XLRs and Project Sunrise routes, things will probably get 'worse' and significantly more expensive since they will truly be offering unique routes with zero competition.
Qantas is hit or miss. It's fleet is quite old, and it depends on the crew. Often if there's a problem, its all care taken but no responsibility accepted. Personally I prefer to fly a gulf carrier or SEAsian carrier out of Australia. Qantas is good and gets the job done.
Qantas is not just low cost airline restrictive for carry on luggage .It treats its passengers especially premium passengers like a low cost airline . Onboard Service is lousy & Sydney lounge is terrible . We took the same flight earlier this year on A330 business class. The hard product was not too bad but the same product on B737 (SYD- AKL) was horrible. I would avoided Qantas whenever possible.
Some of the comments denegrating Qantas are truly pissant childish. It is not perfect. But in comparison to many many other airlines they are very good. One thing I would like to correct you on; the collapse of Ansett was NOT a huge boon for Qantas. It was effectivly trying to serve all Australians flying domestically. Not doable. That said they managed to cope.
Traveled many times on quantas. Always shit legroom.. I am 188cm. Always felt sorry for my traveling mate at 193 cm. We tried to avoid Quantas . Crap airline.
It might be nitpicking, but your reviews are biased. Yes, they are unsponsored, and they don't know you're on board, but your opinions and biases still impact your score. Love every part of your videos except that line at the start because it's factually inaccurate.
Ah yes you must be correct. Since I am reasonably tall and wasn’t force fed peas as a child I do suppose I have a height and a green food bias. Please. Go ask someone for a hug.
I got a hug and still feel the same. It's not about your mediocre meal or so so experience with qantas, it's just something that's bugged me about the line at the start for a while. I get that there's heaps of unashamedly sponsored or influenced videos by other youtubers coming out all the time and yours is at least far more balanced than theirs, but hand on heart can you say your score is devoid of any bias?
In fact, I can. If I couldn’t, I wouldn’t say it. My “best of the year” videos are my personal opinion. Everything else on the channel is based on the price I paid as compared to the competition, that’s it. At the end of the day, I couldn’t care less whether a flight or a hotel is fantastic or crap. Any given brand is just as likely to get a good score as they are to get a bad score. It’s a report and nothing more. Perhaps find a bear for a better hug.
Alrightly, well I'm gonna draw a line under this one for both our sakes and leave it here. I genuinely do like your videos and will happily keep watching them, but I thought the feedback line about improving the channel was legit. I guess I'll have to apply the same skepticism filter I do when I watch one of Sam's Saudia puff pieces going forward.
@@tfft Sorry - to be clear, i love your reviews. I’m a disgruntled Australian who has been constantly ripped off and let down by this absolute shitshow of an airline.
I flew the exact plane from Mel-Del and was utterly disappointed. Especially because I have always flown SQ for my travels from Australia. On our return, it was worse, the flight delayed by 7 hours, rude and racist staff, 12 hours of flying overnight in these cramped seats when I’m like 5’11 weighing 98kgs with not much space at all. The food was mediocre and my daughter hated the experience, never to fly Qantas again for our long haul experiences. The movie choice was limited for Bollywood, as you mentioned only 4. Their website let me book extra leg room seats for approx $250 but later denied as kids weren’t allowed on exit seats. Q: why let the passengers book in the first place when you are pax details? Nah! They put the blame on pax for not reading and no refunds as well !!
In Ozzie parlance this flight is called the Kangaroute. 🦘 Those seats would have been acceptable if you were a joey, but as a buck 🦘 they were NOT fair dinkum mate. On the plus side those peas looked totally muckbangable, so cheers! 🥞
I’ve always loved your content and your style of presenting them. Your wit, knowledge, and honesty are the highlights!
As an avgeek, I absolutely love the facts and information you present, plus the departure and arrival details keep things interesting. Keep up the brilliant work, Kevin. Cheers!
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
I also love his style!
This is the first time that I have watched a video on your channel, and I am impressed. It was a breath of fresh air to have somebody reviewing an Economy Class flight, as most Vloggers I've seen, generally corrall themselves in the unattainable Valhalla of Business Class, which impecunious mortals like myself very rarely get to travel in. It is good to see 'Cattle Class' getting a review, as it is the fate of most of us. I haven't flown with Qantas internationally for many years, more due to their habit of changing or cancelling flights, losing baggage and lousy customer service on their booking and 'help' services, than anything else. There are much better alternatives to Qantas operating out of Australia now!
There certainly are- I was actually downgraded on a Qantas flight… today! 😅
Great video! My day is always a little better every time you post a flight review. Keep it up.
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
Yet again, another brilliant trip report. I flew this same route in late March year with Air New Zealand on their 787 and paid GB£171 or US$217. I really loved Auckland Internatioal Terminal. I found it quiet and intimate compared to most international airports such as Heathrow, Dubai and Singapore. I also flew BNE to SIN a week later with Qantas but in Business Class. I found the ground staff very friendly and supporive at a very emotional farewell to Austrailia and New Zealand and other more personal reasons. I woud certainly fly them again in 2025 when I visit Austrailia again. Your economy class headphones were certainaly better than Air New Zealand ear buds. Keep up the super reviews. Thank you 💙
At least the ear buds were new though 😂 Thanks for sharing ✈️
I have travelled in this particular aircraft in Jan 2020 from Sydney to Tokyo but in economy class.Qantas service in Economy class was not so up to mark but the flight attendants were super energetic ❤.. Awesome review as usual
But… I was in economy 😂
Thanks. Encyclopaedic flight review!😊
Thanks very much for the support ❤️
Thanks
QF Frequent Flyer has entrapped 14 million members which is a huge pool of passengers who’ll put up with an average product. The departure of the former CEO should hopefully put concern for the passengers ahead of the corporate shareholders. Hope you enjoyed Brisvegas as it’s affectionately known. Great review as always.
I prefer Air NZs frequent flyer program free to sign up
Thanks for sharing ✈️
@@emmo_93so is QFF if you know what you’re doing..
A rare instance of you boarding a special alliance jet 🎉
There are 2 (maybe 3? I forget haha) others on the channel as well.
Highly recommended to fly the Taiwanese carrier- China Airlines, as they also operate on AKL-BNE route, which is absolutely a great product on food, seat pitch etc.
Thanks for sharing ✈️
China Airlines only operate on the BNE-AKL sector. Its a triangular service from TPE-BNE-AKL-TPE
Im in Melbourne right now, I had a surgery few days ago, Im feeling awful, can't wait to get well and start traveling again, your channel will help at the moment
Get well soon!
I rode the Qantas A330 back in 2006 when they had ample legroom. They may have added a few more rows since then which may explain the reduced legroom.
Thanks for watching 🩴
Yeah, I remember these were very comfortable 10 or so years ago. You're right - they probably reconfigured them a little.
The crew are always amazing for me with qantas. The hard product needs major improvement though
Thanks for watching 🩴
You hit the nail on the head, My last flew with Qantas in 2010 . The crew were fantastic. The planes Boeing 747-400 & Airbus A330’s were just filthy.
Thanks for the upgrade tip, I tried for the first time last year from premium economy to business class but no luck. I’ll definitely try again though.
Good luck! Thanks for watching 🩴
Ex crew here. We can see into the booking systems of our own airline. As staff (or retired) we enjoy discounts, but are first to be kicked off and last to load. Anyhoo, looking into the system we note that paid upgrade requests on popular Qantas routes usually outnumber the available seats.
This will come in handy very soon when i have to decide how to travel to melounre and around australia on an upcoming trip.
Glad it’s helpful! Thanks for watching 🩴
Hey Kevin! Another awesome vid!!!
As I watch your vids, I frequently wonder when you say around the 5 minute mark “thanks for watching today” if there’s a small % of viewers who sign off at that point thinking the vid is done lol. But I’m sure you see the data and that would debunk this myth. Cheers!
But… the video doesn’t end lol… I think that’s the biggest clue 😂 I know of many channels that do the same. But yes, it would be very obvious on my end if people were clicking off because of it. Thanks for watching 🩴
I flew Qantas domestic Perth Adelaide last October and really liked it. The crew were so warm and genuinely hospitable! Thank you for your reference to Big Daddy KLM for being the oldest airline still operating under its original name. Something we were/are always very proud of as the crew in blue 💙
I could never forget KLM! I’m trying my best to get them from NBO next spring on a 78X 😊 Thanks as always for the support!
In my opinion Qantas has lost the plot. Maybe the new CEO will get it together but I'm not optimistic.
Honestly with the prices they charge (not say this flight was expensive, just in general) it should literally be the best airline on earth.
I book flights every week and it never stops shocking me how absurdly expensive they are especially in Business Class.
@tfft absolutely agree
It was an internal promotion so nothing will change. I'm an Australian and will never use them. It's a disgrace how they sacked there workers
@Michael-jo9jb every airlines done it, including virgin
New CEO probably the same
Hi Kevin, thanks for your videos. I am currently in BKK visiting family having flown here on the Qantas A330 for the first time, it was ok I guess but I have finally come to the conclusion that it all depends on the cabin crew if the food is edible or not, a flight I had 12 months ago from Changi to AU on SIA was the worst I have ever experienced, terrible cabin crew, inedible food no drinks, (3 times the price pre covid too), the legroom problem is always a pain in economy. Thanks again for your reviews mate.
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
Splendid review,i have flew Qantas on a a350 a couple years back, but I do not remember what happened on that flight. If I did I would share lol thanks for the awesome review
The memory lapse might be related to them not having A350s 😂
Lol I think it was a 787 or a330 oops🙁@@tfft
As a nearly 6ft Australian, I ALWAYS pre book my seat at an exit, so I can actually move my legs!
Next time! Thanks for watching 🩴
Great video as always.
Six Senses Fort Barwara, Rajasthan?
Looking forward to your next India series!
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
Kevin is living my dream life
Thanks for watching 🩴
May I know whats the music used at boarding? I like it a lot
I don’t know the track off the top of my head. All of my music is from Artlist (subscription based royalty free…).
Welcome to my hometown. A pity you didn't score an upgrade to J. We had a fantastic experience on board in June. The morning A330 service to AKL is the best option over the evening 737 service.
I reckon any flight on a wide body is better than a 737 at any time of day haha. Thanks for watching 🩴
I’ve flown that exact plane nearly 15 hours on that same plane from BNE - LAX and back. I would have definitely a 787 preferred on this flight like out of Sydney and Melbourne.
That would be brutal to LAX. Thanks for watching 🩴
appreciate your comment on the seat gap they have!!
Thanks for watching 🩴
Wow that food reminded me of school dinners . Looked really shoddily put together no finesse
Thanks for watching 🩴
Hi Kevin. Hope you had a nice time in Auckland despite hotel issues - no surprises there! You may be able to help me. I'm heading up to Vietnam next month for a couple of weeks. I'm flying Malaysian Airlines from Auckland to HCMC with a change of planes in KL. I'm flying Bus Class with the first leg being on an A330-200. I've flown Malaysian before and they're ok despite all the bad press. I did have an issue with the pod seating on my last trip - cant remember the aircraft though. I'm very tall so leg room is very important, I hate those little cubby holes you have to squeeze your feet into. Now I know seating configurations vary in Bus Class - even on the same plane so my question is can you recommend the best bus class seats on an A330-200 - especially an MAS one. Cheers
I’ve not flown on an MH A330 in business so I couldn’t comment, but other similar layouts I’ve been on.
For any specific questions like that I’m always happy to answer on Patreon for Explorer+ members- depending how in depth of knowledge/planning is needed. Thanks for watching 🩴
Fantastic video! Why are there Chinese signboards in Auckland? Can you please review Emirates? Thank you very much for bringing back the airport stats. I really appreciate that you take your viewers' feedback to improve. I cannot think of any other channel doing it.
There are Chinese signs and announcements in Paris CDG Airport as well.
There is Chinese signage all over the world. Airports cater to their customers, if many of them are Chinese then surely it makes sense.
China is NZ biggest trading partner by far, there is even now a Chinese born CEO at a prestigious NZ winery. I don't agree with it. I am not anti Chinese people, my wife is Chinese, I am just anti CCP.
I hear ya, you probably going to fly non stop from Sydney to London route on Qantas!
More likely to New York lol
I have been watching your channel. How to do you bid for an upgrade?
Depends on the airline. For Qantas, if one is available and your fare is eligible you’ll receive an email well in advance of your flight. Thanks for watching 🩴
Hey how did you manage to find the buffet was just curious is something prepaid ? Cheers
Sorry? Not understanding the question.
Nice views of that Qatar
Sure was! Thanks for watching 🩴
I'm wondering which one world Alliance Airbus A330 is better between CX🇭🇰 AA🇺🇲 IB QF🇦🇺 FJ and MH🇲🇾? Excellent video overall and they are also used for Australia to the Philippines route QF19/20 SYD-MNL round-trip. Can be substituted by A380 when needed
Thanks for sharing ✈️
Hello Kevin
Im subed like video
Great content as always 👏
Qantas my local carrier
I like your tip on upgrades
Im normally 90% strike rate will use your technique in future.
Also i did see in another video you did suggest a business flight app that's handy
I forgot the name
Cheers
Not sure which app you're speaking of. I don't use (or know of) any legitimate apps which deal in business class flights. Thanks for subscribing! 📺
The AKL A330 goes out to LAX later that night, that’s why it’s parked at the end of the terminal.
I wouldn’t like to be sat in that seat for 12 hours!
Are you trying to say they like to corral the Americans all together? 😅
@@tfft maybe it’s to get people moving before sticking them in the back of an A330 overnight 😂 Or to keep an eye on the Americans 🧐
Thanks for the awesome video and review! Yeah, these A330s are showing their age. They are still (just) ok for domestic flights (QF uses these between Perth and East Coast), but sub-par for international. I flew on one to Singapore last year and it wasn't the best. Having said that, the crew are always amazing.
One last note - I'm really surprised that they were so strict with your cabin luggage! I've flown QF probably over 100 times, and have never had an issue with cabin luggage. Maybe it was the Auckland ground staff?
Anyway, thanks again! Looking forward to your next review.
Perhaps, I haven’t flown Qantas enough to know fully. I do find it odd they allow more carry on for domestic flights than for international though, that just makes no sense. Thanks for watching 🩴
Another terrific video Kevin. I would absolutely get claustrophobic with that pitch. The only time I’ve seen worse is Cebu pacific with their airbus 330s. Keep up the good work!
It’s a sad day when we’re comparing Qantas to Cebu haha. But in this case, deserved. Thanks for watching 🩴
Thank You ✈️
Thanks for watching 🩴
When i fly between Australia/New Zealand/Asia i always seek an economy seat with any other airline other than Qantas. Have been disappointed so many times with mainly cabin service and in-flight facilities.
Thanks for sharing ✈️
Flew this service from AKL-BNE in J. Fares on this route can be very cheap, starting from $530 AUD.
That is cheap. When I booked it, around 5 months in advance, I remember laughing at the price for Business. Something north of $1k USD
@@tfft 5 months out? And with no Business Sale avail. Dam. Im on this route later this month and only booked my airfare 28 days out. $539 AUD.
Qantas was once one of the best airlines in the world. I was proud to say I worked for them 50 years ago. Over the years the service and quality has steadily declined. Hopefully the new CEO can come to the rescue and once again make it a competitive airline.
My outlook is that nothing at Qantas will change until there is meaningful competition in the market, which is a much bigger problem than just Qantas itself. Especially as Qantas receives their A321XLRs and begins Project Sunrise routes… their monopoly on unique route pairs will be strengthened and they could actually… get worse because of it.
Any airline can surely turn around, but it’s unlikely unless there’s a financial incentive to do so and I just don’t see it. Australian airfares are by FAR the most expensive on earth… and everyone hates the airlines lol. Thanks for watching 🩴
Great review :) I personally prefer Air NZ for trans Tasman flights more modern fleet and I just prefer the kiwi hospitality I got amazing legroom last 2 times I traveled to Australia and back. Air NZ also frequently have deals like half price for business class on their 787 and 777 aircraft
I am the same, I prefer the 777 or 787 to the A320
Their layout in J is awful though. Ok if you have a foot fetish I guess. Looking forward to ANZ''s next generation J layout. Prefer their PE over the current J config.
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I still have to wrap my head around the fact that qantas sends those a330s to LAX. Like geez..... ouch
Yep. It's not ideal.
Yeah, I’d rather swim, personally.
👍👍👍as usual
This was a very welcome non-“Qantas is destroying humanity one executive and one dollar at a time” comment 😂
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QF has strange systems depending on routes.
I am LT Gold and was based in HK and even on full Prem Y fares bid points to J on A380. Points only then and priority for high level members. Never happened but was downgraded once when aircraft change ensured deadheading staff received seats.
CSM understood and was embaressed and put in report but never got the refund.Flown them since 1985 but now just use awards on other OW carriers. The retiring CEO made it profitable for shareholders and demoralised good staff who do try hard and deserve our thanks.
I feel great they kept my money and made me change carriers and got high status on NH and CZ who treated me well, surprisingly an elite member in DLC where I worked really respected me as a frequent traveller
Especially CZ ,SHENZHEN AIR AND MI AND TIANJIN
Safe travels everyone.
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I’m a shareholder and got F all in dividend return. 100m straight to AJs pocket.
I read it quickly and thought you were saying you got upgrades to FIRST as part of your dividends 😂
@@tfft I wish 😭
Nah man ! I like your videos and I can even predict what are you gonna say ! 😉
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"Mouthy check in agent" 😂😂😂😂
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Great review. Not a QF fan myself - I avoid them at all costs. They have this innate way of making you feel like you should apologise every time you ask for something. I fail to understand the affection people have to travel with them. They have a rusted on FF base who I liken to suffering from Stockholm Syndrome! So many better choices into and out of Australia
I began writing the following after reading the first half of your comment:
I reckon it's a bit of Stockholm Syndrome. If there's only one that you know, there is only one that you love.
So yes, we are very much on the same page haha. Thanks for watching 🩴
You have got this group of CEOs out there today that are obsessed with densification of these aircraft. That's why they are so jam-packed like sardine cans. Hopefully the next CEOs to come around will realize this and make seating a little more civilized.
Unfortunately I think no such thing will ever happen haha. Especially as Qantas brings on their new A321XLRs and Sunrise aircraft/routes, I suspect they will go full “American” (country, not airline) and focus even more on profits as they will essentially own the market on a bevy of routes that only they operate. Standards will stay where they’re at at the moment and prices will continue to soar I reckon.
They use the A330-200 from Brisbane to LA non stop, can’t imagine how people survive that long in such a cramped cabin. Qantas used to care about their customers but now it’s just about profits, I suppose they have shareholders to please and company execs salaries are probably tied to profits as well
They've gone the American way 😂 Thanks for watching 🩴
I’m actually looking forward to the 220. QF’s 717 and 737 are old and cramped.
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Qantas is recently before the Courts over selling dodgy tickets - flights that were already cancelled. A great safe airline ruined by corporate greed. They had a lot of near misses because of dodgy outsourcing too. The only saving grace is Qantas pilots are some of the best which is probably why there never has been a crash.
Every problem Qantas has at the moment stems from lack of competition in the AUS/NZ market. I agree with the points you said, but again- the only reason that greed was possible to grow in the first place was the fact that they were/are able to charge absolutely insane fares. Thanks for watching 🩴
Flights in australia are just so expensive for some reason
Not some reason, one reason: protectionist policies which protect insulate Qantas and prevent open competition.
@@tfft really terrible. But im not the least bit surprised. They're just crazy expensive even compared to europe and the us
yeah sub-par legroom alright. ATR 72 air new zealand more spacious
Probably true! Thanks for watching 🩴
To Think they use the same aircraft Brisbane LAX...
I'd cry haha. Thanks for watching 🩴
Auckland to Brisbane isnt long haul 😫
Nobody said it was...
Mate 9mins 23 in you complained at being cramped on a long haul aircraft on a full service economy before….. 😂
A330s are long haul aircrafts… never said it was a long haul flight.
Really funny comment from the shareholders and probably true.
AJ really disliked in the whole airline
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Qantas is always hit and miss, in saying that as a platinum member who flies weekly.
Just regarding the seat leg room, Qantas a330-200 aren't exactly "long hall" the a330-300 are much better. 200 series are used for mainly domestic services which NZ to Aus basically is.
That's what I'd originally assumed as well, but someone commented an hour ago that they took the very same aircraft to LAX recently and as luck would have it, that exact A330-200 is currently in the air from LAX to BNE. Also a regular visitor to DEL, SIN, HKG, CGK, MNL, etc.
@@tfft Yeah unfortunately as of recently there have been quite a lot of aircraft switches for the 200 series on routes they were never really designed for. It comes up in discussions on the Qantas FF pages quite often since covid.
Hopefully it is something they can rectify with the new incoming fleet.
My feelings about this airline has generated 2 distinct camps on my channel and airline frequent flyer forums. I grew up in Singapore where I'm used to flying top tiered airlines to everywhere, and QF was only used as a very last resort if we had to fly from Changi to LHR or OZ. They have such a bad rep for us in Singapore they were even referred to as "that racist airline" for a while in the late 80s. Fast forward, I now live in Australia and QF and their frequent flyer program has become entrenched in my daily life. We have no choice in OZ, because QF is on top of the food chain here. Vote with our wallets, but to where? We are embarrassed at the state of this airline. And that boxed meal, what the hell? When it was introduced in 2014, the marketing spiel was cringe worthy because it said it allowed to the crew to interact more with passengers. Their sad state of business class offerings creates quite the polarised reaction from 2 opposing camps too. Sure they're the best Australia has to offer, but fall extremely short compared to international competition. So in a way, I'm glad your bid did not go through, it would've been a waste of money. My last few videos were about how I feel about QF and their current state of affairs. Most agreed, but a few vocal opposing voices reached out to me personally and gave me a dressing down. 🤦
To be fair, I think there's nothing wrong with the meal that was served. It was tasty, substantial and the quality was better than average. I just wish the choices were a bit more "grown up". Thanks for watching 🩴
Not the airline it once was. CEO Allan Joyce who by the way has LCC background has stripped it out over his tenure I only hope the new CEO will stop this practice and maybe even reverse it. Or is that just wishful thinking
Hopefully! Thanks for watching 🩴
Roo...ar??? 😅😅
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@@tfft never mind... sometimes it happens to me...😁😁😁😁
How Do you afford All These Trips? I suppose this channel is just a hobby?
If there is someone out there that can produce this much content as a hobby… then I salute them, because I think it’s physically impossible lol.
@@tfft im just wondering, because I don't see any sponsors in your videos and I can't believe just patreon, affiliate links and TH-cam ad revenue cover your costs.
The new CEO is from finance in the 80s so more of the same,I believe.
Shareholders want safe hands as they say but they need fresh ears and eyes to get back up higher on the pedestal and not have bonus worrying senior managers who seem scared to tell any high management the truth
Hope they used my money wisely
I think anyone expecting things to change for the better (from a customer standpoint) is just kidding themselves. There is no competition in Australia, Qantas will continue to do whatever it pleases for years to come. Actually, I'd argue once they have their A321XLRs and Project Sunrise routes, things will probably get 'worse' and significantly more expensive since they will truly be offering unique routes with zero competition.
Qantas is hit or miss. It's fleet is quite old, and it depends on the crew. Often if there's a problem, its all care taken but no responsibility accepted. Personally I prefer to fly a gulf carrier or SEAsian carrier out of Australia. Qantas is good and gets the job done.
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Qantas is not just low cost airline restrictive for carry on luggage .It treats its passengers especially premium passengers like a low cost airline . Onboard Service is lousy & Sydney lounge is terrible . We took the same flight earlier this year on A330 business class. The hard product was not too bad but the same product on B737 (SYD- AKL) was horrible. I would avoided Qantas whenever possible.
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Some of the comments denegrating Qantas are truly pissant childish. It is not perfect. But in comparison to many many other airlines they are very good. One thing I would like to correct you on; the collapse of Ansett was NOT a huge boon for Qantas. It was effectivly trying to serve all Australians flying domestically. Not doable. That said they managed to cope.
And in doing so picked up unprecedented market share lol.
Traveled many times on quantas. Always shit legroom.. I am 188cm. Always felt sorry for my traveling mate at 193 cm. We tried to avoid Quantas . Crap airline.
Oh wow yeah, I definitely have nothing to complain about compared to y'all lol. Thanks for watching 🩴
It might be nitpicking, but your reviews are biased.
Yes, they are unsponsored, and they don't know you're on board, but your opinions and biases still impact your score.
Love every part of your videos except that line at the start because it's factually inaccurate.
Ah yes you must be correct. Since I am reasonably tall and wasn’t force fed peas as a child I do suppose I have a height and a green food bias.
Please. Go ask someone for a hug.
I got a hug and still feel the same.
It's not about your mediocre meal or so so experience with qantas, it's just something that's bugged me about the line at the start for a while.
I get that there's heaps of unashamedly sponsored or influenced videos by other youtubers coming out all the time and yours is at least far more balanced than theirs, but hand on heart can you say your score is devoid of any bias?
In fact, I can. If I couldn’t, I wouldn’t say it. My “best of the year” videos are my personal opinion. Everything else on the channel is based on the price I paid as compared to the competition, that’s it.
At the end of the day, I couldn’t care less whether a flight or a hotel is fantastic or crap. Any given brand is just as likely to get a good score as they are to get a bad score. It’s a report and nothing more.
Perhaps find a bear for a better hug.
Alrightly, well I'm gonna draw a line under this one for both our sakes and leave it here.
I genuinely do like your videos and will happily keep watching them, but I thought the feedback line about improving the channel was legit.
I guess I'll have to apply the same skepticism filter I do when I watch one of Sam's Saudia puff pieces going forward.
The seats are crap
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Qantas is rubbish now. 10kg carry on domestic but 7kg inernational is rubbish. They are not the airline they used to be.
Yeah that specific rule I never understood (and is actually why I thought originally I was within the weight limits…). Thanks for watching 🩴
You stayed at the Park Hyatt
That’s hardly flip flop hotel space
Qantas is a poor airline now
Price gouging it’s customers
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Oh that good looks yuck
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Absolutely disgraceful product for what they charge. Needs to be nationalised
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@@tfft Sorry - to be clear, i love your reviews. I’m a disgruntled Australian who has been constantly ripped off and let down by this absolute shitshow of an airline.
I flew the exact plane from Mel-Del and was utterly disappointed. Especially because I have always flown SQ for my travels from Australia. On our return, it was worse, the flight delayed by 7 hours, rude and racist staff, 12 hours of flying overnight in these cramped seats when I’m like 5’11 weighing 98kgs with not much space at all. The food was mediocre and my daughter hated the experience, never to fly Qantas again for our long haul experiences. The movie choice was limited for Bollywood, as you mentioned only 4. Their website let me book extra leg room seats for approx $250 but later denied as kids weren’t allowed on exit seats. Q: why let the passengers book in the first place when you are pax details? Nah! They put the blame on pax for not reading and no refunds as well !!
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„Hopefully not queer“…what?
QEA, Qantas Empire Airways
In Ozzie parlance this flight is called the Kangaroute. 🦘
Those seats would have been acceptable if you were a joey, but as a buck 🦘 they were NOT fair dinkum mate.
On the plus side those peas looked totally muckbangable, so cheers! 🥞
Of all of the things on that tray, the peas would certainly be last in my book lol.