HECTIC AEGEAN AIRLINES FLIGHT TO EGYPT!
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This is a comprehensive Flight Review of Aegean Airlines.
Class: Business & Economy Class
Route: Frankfurt (FRA) to Cairo (CAI) via Athens (ATH)
Plane: Airbus A321neo
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Hello sir. I don't agree with your statement that the Middle Eastern people are rude as I have a lot of UAE local friends and also people from other middle eastern countries and they have been the most hospitable people I have ever seen and is also friendly and kind.
@@mibinmammen7383 i agree
Hi Josh I always enjoy watching your videos. Haven't seen anything recently from your channel are you still doing airline reviews?
Greeks are very proud of Aegean. When olympic airways shut down we were sad to lose a great airline flying around the globe but now we have an airline which is profitable and doesnt need state money to operate.
Only in 2020 they got 150 million euros bailout man
@@maveri.k 2020 was extreme circumstances for everyone on the planet
Sure, I feel very proud for a company that treats their employers like shit.
Yeah i think no one feels proud for aegean anymore.
In my opinion, Aegean is a great airline. Actually, I was also impressed with the low-cost new comer Sky Express :-)
Aegean is the flag carrier of Greece, and brought a massive upgrade to the conditions of flying. Currently ha placed an order for 46 320 and 321 neos and introduced the new identity. Always a pleasure to fligh with them. Friendly crew, nice service, the lounges are nice and the customer service is phenomenal.
Aegean Airlines is a world class airline and one of my favorite air carriers. Their only drawback is that they don't operate long haul flights to the US or Canada.
They should do it soon
I will never lose hope that one day they will be operaring widebodies..
world class airline with only single haul aircrafts.
Yes because it's it's A321neo they don't have bigger planes yet for long haul flights
I flew on Aegean for the first time this year, and it was only an island hop.
Even on the short hop I found them hospitable, and pleased with the service….they actually had a service on the 35 min flight.
I will most remember the flight by sitting next to a first time and very nervous flyer. She grabbed me on take-off, and never let go until after we landed. I found it cute, and glad I could be helpful.
Agreed. A 30 min flight on Aegean ATH-JMK, ATH-JTR etc has better service than many US carriers on a 3-4 hr domestic flight...
and that kids is how I met your mother
Thanks for the review, Josh! I have flown Aegean a couple of times and I found them to be above average other European carriers; they distributed menu cards, but that was pre-COVID times and you had at least two choices, if I remember well. Crews were very nice and engaging. A great airline with a limited network... for my needs. Happy New Year, 2022!
I flew with them during the pandemic. The same experience. I preordered my meal and there was a menu card with the alcoholic and soft drinks and two other meal choices.
I actually befriended an Egyptian bro on a flight from DXB- SGP and he was talking to me non stop, eventhough it was an overnight flight.
He was sitting behind me, and started to laugh loudly and kicking the back of my seat. Even told off an air steward for telling him to keep the noise down. Was so pissed and I told him nicely that I want to have a good sleep because I had work the next day, only then he kept his noise down and took a nap too.
Last year I flew with Aegean in business. You can preselect your meal when booking. In my case, it was a meal with fish and octopus salad. Onboard, they distributed menu cards and there was choice of two other meals but I got the one I had preordered. So maybe they simply ran out of meal options. My impression was that their food was really good and very well presented. We also got some specialty chocolates.
Flown many times with Aegean and found them excellent- good service- meals etc
If you think passengers grabbing for their overhead luggage and queueing for the exit before the plane stops only happens in Cairo, you should come to Dhaka on a Biman flight, preferably a late night arrival..😂
Not only in Cairo or Dhaka. All over the world
Deffo a a south Asian thing , they do have different manners and are pushy
খুব একটা আক্কেলের কাম করছেন নিজের একটা বাজে স্বভাব বিদেশীরে কইয়া।সাদা চামড়া দেখলেই চামচামি ভাব জাইগা উঠে।
@@manunair10no this is a south Asian Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi problem.
From what I've heard, the meal service options were cut back because of COVID tanking demand, so the costs were cut a bit to cover the difference; will be fixed by summer, they promised (we'll see)
Great review Josh!
It the demand doesn’t go up doubt it
I flew krakow to Athens in 2018 and it was a snack box
I just love Aegean Airlines ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Flew on Aegean between Athens and Santorini and I was so impressed! I did my Dublin - Athens leg with Aer Lingus but next time I think the price difference with Aegean will be worth it
Flew with Aegean twice and both was phenomenal, from the friendly staff crew to the clean planes the trip felt to go by very fast
Have Fun there Josh! Love watching your videos!
omg i never imagined swiss001 to be in this video lol
i am a bit hooked on these airline reviews and i think josh cahill is absolutely the best, a bit of humour etc.
Passengers getting up before the plane is at gate happens in India all the time too. I have no idea why people are so impatient.
Was on a Emirates flight. Landing and we are still flying down the runway. They were jumping up to grab bags. Cabin crew went nuts at them from their seats.
I fail to understand why people are generalising other nationalities for such a small impatient behaviour. It happens.everywhere in the world. It's said that No one is the same but I say no one is differnent also. Such Things happen sometimes out of normal so it's ok guys..have fun and enjoy life. Laugh at such things bcz life is short and others are giving us the opportunity to have some lighter moments.
I bet everyone is the same trust me
Josh, Aegean always has at least 2 options. I recently flew them from Amsterdam to Athens in business class, and I was given 3 options. In that case, I’m sure they ran out of food.
I have flown ATH-CAI with A3 back in 2016, and I have to say the experience in ATH felt a bit rough toward flights bound for the Middle East during the late-night departure bank. Arab-looking passengers had documentation checks at the boarding just like on this video, while other passengers just got through. Also, along with another departing A3 flight to the Middle East next gate (could have been Beirut, can't remember correctly), they were using bus gates. In the meanwhile, Tel Aviv bound flight was departing from the jet bridge gate 🙂
Wait, you complain? Don't you require all Europeans and Americans to buy extra visa on the spot? Greece treats Israel exactly as Israel treats Greece. Our relationship is in perfect standing. Expect fair affairs. You hassle Europeans, expect some hassle as well.
@@hermespsychopompos4615 Sounds logical 😀
"Also, along with another departing A3 flight to the Middle East next gate (could have been Beirut, can't remember correctly), they were using bus gates"
So, you're basing this on just two flights? Lots of flights use remote stands, including many domestic/European ones.
Another informative review josh 👍
Great video as always Josh.
Keep it up.
Can't wait to watch more.
Great to,have you back. Happy New Year 🎊
Great video. Would have liked to see some domestic Egypt flight videos as well!
I got to fly Aegean trwice last autumn, all in all I really enjoyed my stay onboard. Especially them offering complementary snack boxes in economy is a nice treat, but one major problem I have with their standard A320 is the leg room. I'm 1.9 m and the configuration was pretty tight, I spread my legs and my knees were still touching the seat in front of me. I had better experiences on airlines like e.g. Eurowings, which is strange as EW usually installs one row more on their A320s than Aegean does.
Anyways, the service onboard still outweighs the seat pitch and I'd love to fly them again!
the first 7 rows of the A321neo have more legroom than the other rows of the aircraft. Same applies for the A320neo. I have flown on Aegean's neo aircraft more than 5 times now on 3 different airframes (SX-NEA, SX-NEB and SX-NAD) and it was the same across all the aircraft.
Frohes Neues, Josh. 🙋🏻♂️
I'm happy to see this about Aegean. It's Star Alliance I think. Just in case I ever go to Greece.
Have a safe trip josh !!!
Hi Josh.
People grabbing their things from the overhead lockers isn't just restricted to Europe.
I recently flew from Melbourne to the Gold Coast, and one very stupid male passenger actually stood up, opening his overhead locker to get his stuff, while the plane was on its final decent into the Gold Coast.!!!
The plane was probably just a few hundred metres from the ground, and the cabin staff were calling out repeatedly for this idiot to sit down !
So if he fell and hurt himself I'm sure he would try and blame the airline.... I remember years ago was on a domestic Olympic airways flight and a lady next to turned her mobile on and made a call as we were turning onto the runway! I told her off she ignored me then I yelled at her and she got the message and switched it off. Some people no words....
@@andrewpitt7742 Well I think this guy thought it would make him first off the plane. We were in a 737, and he was in about row 8...but I was in row 1, and use a walking stick, so, between me being quite slow, and the other passengers in business class, we all ( conveniently) took our time getting our stuff, and exiting the plane.
Subtle way of revenge, I guess.😂
Well, this was in Egypt, not in Europe.
Always love your videos mate
I’m an expat that has been living in the Middle East for almost 9 years and the entire Middle East culture seems to think they have to challenge themselves to get up and get luggage before the wheels even come out the plane for landing (joking of course, but for sure they all get up as soon as it lands and slows down - and they listen to NO ONE - often passengers are rude to the staff when they are being told to sit.- it’s ridiculous and one of my biggest pet peeves!!
Anyway, this was very helpful for me- I fly a lot but have never flown this airline and I do know European airlines are small and I’m 5’9” and a size 14-16 woman .. so I wanted to see how small this was … but not too bad - will do business into Barcelona - thanks 😊
Continue safe travels
so happy to see swiss ive been watching him since 4 years
Awesome Work Bro, Thanks!!!👍👍😎 Greetings from Helsinki, Finland 🇫🇮
Aegean looks great 👍
Great effort ! Keep it up .👍
I love Aegean. Excellent airline in all respects.
another quality episode josh!
Loved the video 👏☺️
I got so excited seeing Swiss001 at the start
welcome back to youtube!
Oh my god. This is one of the most interesting videos that i ever watched and especially meet with Swiss001
great video,nice cabin
11:30 Flappy bird. the best inflight entertainment 😄👍
One of the best airlines!
lol :D
I LOVE AEGEAN AIRLINES!!!!
Love your reviews, they're brutally honest, which is what we need!
never taken Aegean but ive heard they are pretty good
Jumping up & grabbing your bag before the plane has stopped moving is common throughout the Middle East, not just Egypt. If you play by the rules, you're more than likely to end up at the back of a very long immigration queue!
Great video
Very nice , awesome video
Easily best aviation youtuber no pr scripted nonsense
Hi Josh, i would like to know about your equipmement (cameras and audio equipment), i really enjoy your work!
Most US airlines not named Spirit or Frontier have had phone holders for a number of years now at least on domestic flights.
you're always welcome in Egypt Josh , you look an Egyptian Josh Like Mo Salah :) , I travel before with AEGEAN AIRLINES same type of Aircraft , it was a Fantastic trip From Istanbul to Athens then to Cairo .
Keep continuing your journeys
Keep us enlightening us with your rich experiences
God bless you
Josh Try Icelandair and see how you like it!
Great review! Aegean seem to be doing it right. 👍.
I keep hearing you mentioning about bidding for upgrades? I've never heard of it before. Is it possible all the time for every flight carrier?
Hi! What app do you use to know how many seats on the flight are full ?
Aegean ❤️
Josh you have to check out sky express new a320neos and while your at it try out bluebird
Awesome trip report! I’ve thought about going to Egypt on Aegean. I opted for Crete instead.
How does bidding on an upgrade work? Does the airline just email all passengers that an upgrade is available?
Yes pretty much, several times actually and then you try your luck.
Mr. Cahill, Belated welcome to my first love. I had to go though the same experience, even I’m one of them. My deepest apologies by the experience, and I personally feel honored to have in Egypt. Enjoy your trip! Ahla wa sahlan!
Safe travels. 2022.
You can't beat Greek hospitality
Hi Josh, I like how you are neutral and very respecful vs various all cultures around the world. You have a magic touch how to talk to people, to everyone and very often it works so well ! Congratulations to you ! I love aviation and I am not your age. But please, go ahead and live your passion ! I will follow you. All the very best ... Greetings from Switzerland ! 🙂
@josh cahill can i ask what u needed to transit through greece onto Egypt please
Nothing. He's German. Greece and Germany are both EU & Schengen.
I enjoy flying Aegean, never had a bad flight. I can relate to the hungover travel after drinking the night before thing. I was on the fireball antifreeze whiskey in YYZ the night before I flew YYZ-EWR-ZRH-ARN-ADD-BJM-KGL. Basically I was unconcious for the first 3 sectors. hunting down visas in transit in Stockholm and only really became alert in Addis transit in the Cloud 9 lounge. Funnily enough I almost repeated it in KGL before flying KGL-BJM-ADD-ARN-LHR-BRU-BKK-AKL in one hit a few weeks later, As my training tutor told me "Functioning alcoholics are the only ones who last in the tourism/aviation industry"...
You both look so handsome! Thanks for sharing Josh! 👬
How do you bid for an upgrade? Is that something just Aegean does or is this a common thing?
Josh Hi & Hello
I recently joined your channel
I appreciate your honest views, moreover I feel you have developed the art of good delivery, appreciate your sarcasm whenever circumstances occur.
I liked your review on star airlines india flight connecting Bangalore to Gulbarga .
I am from Gulbarga, though you booked a return flight on the same airplane immediately but your episode covering a small district place like Gulbarga is quite appreciated.
God bless you
I liked your comment about Egyptian behavior, not surprised
I will never understand why Intra- European flights have a blocked seat in first class. It seems more like premium economy to me. It’s the one thing US airlines do better, first class recliners❤️👍✈️
It's not first class,
It's European Business Class
In the USA there are many more domestic routes within the 3 to 5 hour flight time with business travellers, but most intra-European flights are less than 2 hours. I would imagine the airlines didn't see the financial viability of continuing to operate a proper business class.
The reason why European Business Class is like that it's because it is based on demand, so if there is no business class demand on a certain route they could easily adjust so in simple words, it is for flexibility.
Naah most Europe countries are very close so the aeroplanes are not designed for comfort .I mean i can stand some discomfort for 2 to 3 hours, no problem. For me the important thing is the destination
I bought surf shark through your link, now please tell me what country settings are best for cheaper air fare? Thanks.
Hey Kim, usually I use India or Thailand to find the best fares. Thanks for your support btw!
We were on a BA flight once where passengers got up before the aircraft got to the gate. The crew certainly made it know that they should sit down. Why didn't the crew tell them to #$$%#@& sit down??
Hey Josh, can you make a video on Vistara 787-9 Business class
I love Aegean and fly it regularly whenever I visit Greece. I recently bid for an upgrade. How long does it take for it to be confirmed?
One or two days before departure. Sometimes it can even happen on the same day when you get at the airport.
You were dehydrated from the alcohol the night before
To be fair, that seat stitching pattern treatment is pretty nice looking!
Absolutely loving it!
Try going Agean inter island in Greece. We have had cats dogs chickens & goats strapped in, in the 70’s and the 2000’s. Love them 🥳🤩🥰
Aegean didn't exist in the 70s. Inter-island routes were not common before 2010 (almost all island flights only connected to mainland). And goats on an airplane? Please don't make shit up.
That's BULLSHIT ,u are lying
Where are you flying to on the 787?
First of all in Cairo Airports there is a lot of queues, a lot of the passengers on flights from Cairo to France, Italy and Greece are labour workers who live outside Cairo and some have family members waiting for them in the cold weather outside the airport, that’s why they want to rush to be the first out of the plane etc. As some have said below this is not the case only of North Africa, but experienced it on flights to India, Sri Lanka and Peru
You got a Sokofreta? Lucky bastard!
What is the link for Nick's channel?
Even Air India provides you meals which is included with the ticket. They have diffrent meals for the business class and the economy class. One thing I like about the airlines it gives you a full experience of business class and not "pseudo " business class. Great video as always Josh!
AEGEAN very good airline half of the pilots are ex airforce and are very experienced. Overall have flown many times all good 👍 off course there's always room for improvement.
Wow swiss001? Cool!
OMG OMG OMG OMG I VE BEEN TO ATHENS YESTERDAY!!!!!!😮
Hi Josh, haven't seen any reviews from you lately Diane MA USA. Hope to see some new reviews soon.
Please try Himalaya airways from Doha to Kathmandu Nepal !
Hi Josh. Just to clarify the seats. If you are seated anywhere in front of the wings it's extra leg room. Try seating next time way back lol. Also just incase you didn't know this, Aegean is considered as a low cost airline with a twist. So for what they actually offer is pretty good especially when compared to Ryan Air. BTW you looked so tired. I bet after the end of the video you dropped on that bed and didn't get up till morning. Cheers!
Aegean isn't considered low cost in any way lol
@@DimitrisSartzetakis but you have to pay for everything.
@@freedomairwaves Food service is provided for free which includes a hot meal on 2+ hour flights. I believe other full service carriers don’t even do this in intra European flights. You can also elaborate on what other carriers like BA, KLM, Lufthansa, Swiss, AF do for free that Aegean doesn’t do
Aegean is not considered low-cost by anyone. Their intra-Europe and short-haul flights are standard in Europe for full-service carriers, except Aegean offers some extras. And Josh has flown more than you.
@@DimitrisSartzetakis true and what food service that is lol they might as well not provide it. It's a joke.
Another great review Josh, but man give yourself a break. You can't burn the candle at both ends and stay healthy to. Time for the beach....
This is the first time I've heard of this airline.. How many airlines you fly with lol. Damn
Omg Swiss001
Great video as always. The duo with Swiss is a duo the world didn't know we needed haha kudos. Thanks for taking us along.
I feel like this is the same situation in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Western Asia. Mostly older men are extremely disrespectful to gate agents. I worked on a placement in Dublin Airport and I don’t know why but they seem to always be in a rush. Great video as always.
Cultural thing,
As an arab, sadly not only old men are disrespectful, people never wait in line they sit in crowds trying to pass first which takes more time for them to actually finish, no manners in driving nor in public, everyone for him/herself
Missing your loo review
If you want a "bundle" at the gate, nowhere is worse than Mumbai where pushing and shoving is the norm and manners and courtesy do not exist, not by passengers or staff!!