AEGEAN AIRLINES: Greece’s wonderful airline, Business Class: Airbus A321, London to Athens
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Date of Travel: MAY 2018
Airline: Aegean Airlines
Livery: Aegean Standard
Route: LHR-ATH
Aircraft: Airbus A321
Registration: SX-DVP
Flight Number: A3 301
Miles: 1507
Airborne time: 3h27m
Notes: None
Cost to book: £206 one way
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Aegean Airlines have a strong reputation for high quality. European business class isn’t known for its hard product, so it’s on the soft product that airlines compete in business class.
This was a splendid experience and it’s easy to see why Aegean are highly thought of. Every aspect of the flight was delivered well. Boarding was slick and unfussy, staff were enforcing priority boarding, cabin crew were immaculately turned out, there were pre departure drinks (in Europe...yes!), the meal was first rate and not only good but actually interesting to eat...need I go on?
Watch the video to enjoy the experience with me. Next up, I check out their Economy product from Athens up to Belgrade in Serbia.
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You are really getting into your stride, Paul. I'm just a wee bit terribly proud of you
The pre-departure boiled sweet swings it for me 😂 Love the dry humour and thanks for continuing to make honest reviews, unlike so many TH-camrs (who’ve sold their souls to the devil and are nothing more than paid ads for the airlines) you’ve kept it real. Trust and respect for that Paul 👍
I love Aegean. I wish they did long haul. I have flown them on domestic flights within Greece and i have never seen any airline to try and serve you drinks and a snack during a 45 minute flight. If they get turbulance and they are unable to achieve this they apologise for not offering their full standard of hospitality. Also the flight crew are impecable, friendly, efficient and eager to help. Well done Aegean.
Michail Sykianakis in Thailand, I’ve had extreme turbulence on Bangkok Airways and they still serve a full hot meal on a 40 minute ATR 72 flight. (To be fair, it’s a hot main course with a pack of pretzels as a snack)
Happened to me on American, lots of turbulence on a shot flight, they actually were handing pretzel packs out as people got off the plane
@@HS-PGX so they are suicidal
@@mariacristinaciampi3069 nah, it wasn’t that bad and they just didn’t serve coffee and tea because they were scared it would spill over for very obvious reasons.
Oh and the meal was lukewarm at best, not hot.
Love Aegean. Possibly one of the best carriers in the world. Great vid!
Congratulations to the child who managed to stay awake and cry all of the flight my nightmare
Ha ha ha
I remember when I was 3 years old, I flew with original Olympic Airlines from Manchester to Maputo (In Mozambique) via Athens. And now, almost 16 years later, I will be flying on the revamped Olympic Air on my tour of Greece.
Not quite. Aegean started as a completely separate company which later bought and merged with Olympic Air.
That landing was smooth af
Great to see a positive report of Greece's main airline. I live in Athens and use them all the time. Simply excellent and you captured it very nicely. Keep up the great reports.
Love them too. Also the only airline that serves you a hot meal on a two hour flight.
Totally agree. Among European airlines, Aegean is simply one of the best (if not THE best).
I'm a huge fan of Aegean. Top notch service provided by young enthusiastic, well groomed ever smiling cabin crews. Soon they will be flying brand new A320 neos.
Hey i was in your flight! I saw you filming your equipment, in A1 as you said, i was in seat 24C :) didn’t expect to see your video! Anyway cheers
Enjoyable trip. Yes I'm old enough to remember Olympic Airways owned by Aristotle Onassis from 56-73.
Total a*hole as a person, brilliant businessman.
@@Evan490BC he also had terrible luck.His whole family was destroyed by unfortunate events.
@@GreatRedGeneral Yes, that is true. He was a terrible person, though. For example, he used to call Maria Callas a "broken whistle". Can you imagine that? Maria Callas, FFS! And he used to treat his daughter terribly as well.
It was hard to tell when the landing occurred. Pretty amazing.
What a landing!!. Olympic Airways I remember as a kid. Athens to Johannesburg on a 707 in 1969. Almost Carbon dating!
Olympic is not Aegean. Aegean is much better
Is it me or was that a ridiculously smooth landing?
Really great video to watch, just enough of everything.
It seems you're cutting down on the music a bit, I like that. I like to hear the atmospheric sounds :).
most greek pilots are former air force pilots so theyre pretty good at the helm
@@pacmanzz Not to mention the parking skills of the Greek ferry captains ...
@@palimpalim5291 Its in their blood friend
Yeah, it was very smooth and professional.
They use their big Greek dicks to soften the landing.
I'm one of those old enough to remember Olympic Airways. I also flew into the Ellinikon Airport in a USAF Jet in the early 1970s and stayed in a hotel in Glyfada. Loved Athens
Aegean should expand with 787 or neos and also restore the glory of Olympic Airways :(
Unfortunately we will have to wait for 10 years in order that to happen
@@hardcorefreak4634 aegean has ordered 45 a320 neos
@@captaina6755 he was talking about long range airplanes maybe they ordered a321 lrs because they were talking about flights to pakistan and south africa im not really sure
@@hardcorefreak4634 The financial situation in Greece has not so far allowed such a risky decision..But I think now is the best time aegean to buy a330 neos
@@captaina6755 still things arent stable enough greece still has many problems standing in the market right know now is not the time to consider long range if they they intented to do so they would had also ordered a330neos (since aegean is a full airbus customer) they wont do such an thing anytime soon
That light turbulence to me as I've a fear of flying would be freaking me out. I normally upon taking my seat, buckle up tightly, grip the armrests and stare at the floor until we land lol
Little pathetic
Same here...
Paul, you tell a story well. Love going along for the ride. Screw the critics.
Another great report, haven't been to Greece since I was a kid.. Look forward to seeing the rest of your journeys. :)
Yes, Paul, I remember Olympic Airlines. And since I’m as old as xxx, I remember their B-707s. 😉
I flew the first time on their DC6 and I am not that old....
Kristian Sagia ... the DC-6 and 7B are my all time favorite props. The B-707 will always have a soft spot in my heart. Today I try to fly on the Queen of the Skies 747 whenever/wherever possible. Thank God my go to carrier Lufthansa still has a hefty amount of them still flying. 😉
@@robyoungquist5803 They were so noisy. Every time at Astir beach in Glyfada we saw one approaching we would had to cover our ears.
Olympic was one of the first airlines in the world to operate a jet aircraft, the infamous DeHavilland Comet 4B. The first Comet 4B flew on 27 June 1959 and BEA began Tel Aviv to London-Heathrow services on 1 April 1960. Olympic airways was the only other customer to order the aircraft.
I use Aegean regularly from Berlin to Athens and I have to say business class on that route is even better ! Smaller number in business class and even more attentive service. I qualify for a Silver card and that gives my four lounge passes for Athens and two free upgrades to business class. The Aegean Lounge at Athens Airport (Schengen only) is pretty good. Aegean's attention to detail is superb. Even in Economy there is a full range of special meals and I always choose the seafood option which seems to get me a slightly better meal in economy (and I like fish). My choice of meal is remembered so it is automatically chosen each time I book. Wine in economy is also very good. Because of the pandemic, Aegean extended the validity of my frequent flyer card by six months, very generous I thought.
When we are all flying again Paul, maybe you could film my regular trip ? Berlin to Athens with Aegean. Transfer to Piraeus and then 19.00 ferry departure to Syros (Mon, Wed, Fri). I know you like your food Paul and this boat has a full service restaurant with truly excellent food and wine at very reasonable prices. Syros is the hidden gem of the Aegean. Medieval City and Cathedral, neo gothic 19th century architecture and beautiful 19th century opera house modelled on La Scala, Milan.
great review Paul, I really like the look of Aegean, certainly by European standards, they look very good indeed. yes, I do remember the old Olympic Airlines.....very fond memories as an 11 year old boy on holiday in Rhodes in 1983.my family got recommended to a restaurant very close to Rhodes Airport......great food, nice people, a kitten to play with and a fantastic view of close by Rhodes airport watching Olympic 707's and 727's coming and going......I still fondly remember those evenings at that place. heaven on earth !
Very good video. Thanks for the great filming. I absolutely love Aegean, I think they are bar far ahead of the competition as the best airline in Europe. They have amazing friendly staff, the food is brilliant and they are always on time.
Finally, my favorite trip reporter has made a trip report on my favorite airline! As always: Great Video!
I know Olympic Airways still very well. As a kid I often flew with them. Were sometimes a bit strange but very lovely.
That was a beautiful landing.
The edit on this video is spot on! Might be my favorite so far! :)
Nice Video Paul I Like all the little bits you put into your videos keep it up.
My Dad was from Greece so every year we go to Greece for our holidays and fly Olympic Airways we would drive from Bristol to London and for years my dad would say I wish we could fly from Bristol sadly my father passed away last year and this February easy jet started to fly from Bristol to Athens, Aegean just made orders for new Airbus A320's and A321 planes looking forward to seeing them in a few years.
Great video! Thanks for including of the old Hellinicon airport.. it is very special to me as I grew up around it and my high school was a block away from it!
I love Aegean, so classy airline in such good prices.
Excellent trip report Paul and thanks for letting us have a view of the AC Lounge at LHR.
Bet it was good. Thanks for coming to Greece!
Gread video :). Agean is always my number 1 airline to fly to greece. Really like their business product!
Really enjoyed this trip report. Excellent work as always. 👍🏻
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Amazing video Paul you do the best trip reports ever, nice smooth landing
Great trip report again, I flew Aegean in 2004 on a charter from Newcastle to Athens back in the days of Kosmar, still a great airline
loving your new format . Keep it up
I am knew to your channel and truly have enjoyed the videos you have posted. It help me choose what airlines to fly when I am going to E
Sat in a hotel in Greece watching this. Loved the pryces music on your previous trip reports
Hello Paul. I too have used Aegean, not expecting too much, but yes, you are right, they are a great small, professional set up.
Hiya. Yes, I remember Olympic - I used to work for the London end of the Onassis organisation in the 70s. Just had a thought - you fly all over the world as a hobby, so what do you do for a holiday? DRIVE somewhere? All the best to you.
Aha, thanks Andy - and great to hear you used to work for Olympic. I never flew with them but found their livery distinctive and fun when I used to watch planes as a kid in the 90s from the old T2 roof terrace (RIP).
Actually this year I will be holidaying in the UK, a week by the sea. 🙂
Paul's Trip Reports I have flown a lot with Olympic. Greeks still very sentimental with their old national air carrier, almost part of the national identity. The Olympic logo had been voted as the best commercial airline logo in the world as it was so distinctive that you couldn’t confuse it with any other carrier. Hope Aegean manages to revive the airline as part of their group but I don’t see that happening any time soon. Hopefully one day. Cheers for the video. I loved it.
An excellent informative report, look forward to more!
Aegean bought Olympic Airlines a while ago, but Olympic is now just a local airline within Greece. Olympic sounds more international but they won't exchange names given Aegeans good reputation.
Aegean took over Olympic Air. The original Olympic Airways ceased operations much longer ago.
Nice video!
Thnx Paul
Awesome report! Looked like a pretty smooth landing! Liked, thanks!
This is a beautiful video Paul! I enjoyed it! Liked!
Looks like a good experience Paul. Thanks.
excellent flight report Paul.We are really proud of our national airline Aegean.We love flying with their planes and their polite and helpful crews.
I like the beard and you look well rested :D Great trip report, one of your best !
Agean economy was also good. Athens - Berlin txl
Someone please, throw that noisy little monster out the window.
Thank you.
Paul, brilliant trip report, I enjoyed the flight with you, and it would seem the Aegean are one of those secret gems that not many people are aware of, but which I'm definitely going to choose the next time I fly to Greece.
Thanks for taking the time to produce all these trip reports Paul, we really appreciate it. And happy journeys!
Yes because people shouldn't try and take their children anywhere. There's only so much you can do to calm a crying child. That's what they make noise cancelling headphones for.
Love the additional narrative in this video.
Brilliant. Loving your videos Paul.
As always, Great trip report!!
Another wonderful video. I took Aegean last March from Athens to Izmir and notice we had the same inflight magazine as you have on this flight as well as the Aegean flight you video from Athens to Belgrade.
Yes I remember Olympic and have flown them in the past, best thing to say is we made it to Athens. Love your work..
Looks great.
Great video as always Paul
Welcome to Greece, Paul!! Nice tripreport! Hope you had a great time aboard aegean!
excited for sunday as it’s both my birthday & a new trip report!
great video Paul! yet again!
Awesome report .. I like your new style 😁 greeting from oman
great report, I'm flying ORD-LHR-ATH in September (but on BA) so this was a nice preview!
Thank you for sharing your information on the airlines with us. It helps me when I am going to Ireland and want to visit others parts of Europe from Dublin which is where I am from. I am new to your channel and love hearing and seeing when you recommend which airlines to travel and the different problems you have encountered. I envoy you been table to travel and experience all the wonders of the world. That is a job I would love to have I;m retired. I'm sure at times it get tiring for you...........either way I truly enjoy your videos. Thanks
Watch Dennis Bunnik's review of the Singapore airlines 787-10 business class. In the video he said his two favourite you tubers are Paul Stewart and Paul's Trip Reports
Really informative report this week Paul. Clearly enjoyed the flight. I loved the little bit to Olympic as it brought back memories of when I did some flying for them a few years ago on the Q400.
I love Aegean!Such a good airline!!!!🇬🇷🇬🇷
A LITLEE AIRLINE OF A LITTLE ,TINY,,BALKAN/MIDDLE EASTERN COUNTRY.
MANHATTANITE well Greece is a European country, not middle eastern for sure 😝
MANHATTANITE Greece is not a middle eastern country, its south east Europe. It's southern European. Learn proper geography dude.
Studied abroad in Vienna and our class took a trip to Athens on Austrian Air - the approach into Athens was amazing, right over the city
Baklava is my favourite dessert ♥️♥️♥️
Another cracking vid Paul 👍👍
A beautiful landing!👏
Awesome!!!!
Amazing landing!
Super report did that land r just place itself there super smooth-used to love the Olympic livery can still picture it on the 747 👍
Love your videos!! Thanks!! A bit wobbly in parts but look forward to your next videos. Have you done any channel Island flights?
Mr. Lucas does an excellent presentation.
Loving the scruffy 'extra from Das Boot' face fur
Just got an Aegean add before watching the video 😂
I think I saw this flight when I was plane spotting! Great trip report!
Thanks !
Best airline in Europe
Great report and yes I old enough to remember OA, longhaul to Sydney lol
Traveled a short flight with Aegean from Chania to Athens two years ago, in the 30 minute flight still they managed to serve a hot drink and clear it away with consummate ease! Brilliant airline!
great report food looked great as well
It's great that they arent that busy. Any time you can wiggle through or pass through an airport lounge and its not busy or crowded during the day time deserves a heads up.
great video
Nice! (this Swede actually landed at CHQ yesterday :) /close enough
Nice vid as always, and agree on the cronological order :D
excellent!!!
Loved that! another great report Paul. I also think Aegean are top notch and plan to fly them soon! Look fwd to your next one thanks Paul.
Another informative and entertaining video. In future would it be possible to include a price breakdown for these trips, just to illustrate how reasonable they can be if you book carefully.
All videos have the costs (where it is helpful for me to include them) in the description text :-)
Thanks Paul. Me being old and stupid.
Thanks Paul great report. Nice to see the city I call my second home. Brugge (Flemish spelling). VLM are commencing a MAN-OST service from 1st October, so I will be visiting far more often than the 6-8 times a year that I presently do. I certainly remember the old Olympic Airways. Vague recollections of travelling to Athens on a DH Comet and around Greece on Short Skyvan's and NAMC YS-11'S
very enjoyable video 👌🌞
My dude I always enjoy your soothing videos, take a look at the new DJI gimble I’ve used one a lot recently and it’s soo good
Thanks Paul "Great as Usual"
Hello Paul, yes indeed Aegean has excellent service. Looking forward to flight again with Aegean. I hope you enjoyed Greece. Regards.
Super report Paul
excellent video
I like this video
Great job buddy, an airport I normally use is Bristol. Would be great to see a trip report start there in future
I love watching your videos! Especially airplanes! I love them and dream to become a pilot one day?!