Swiss Airbus A220: Europe's Best Regional Business Class?
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- Here's my review of the Swiss Airbus A220-300 Business Class product on a regional flight from Dusseldorf to Zurich, to find out if Swiss really offer Europe's best regional business class!
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3:07 “Don’t ever talk to me or my son again”
Mysterion157 haha
I am going to fly to Zurich from London next week with SWISS. Thanks for an excellent review.
I love Swiss and especially love their E lounges at Zürich airport. I literally flew LHR-ZRH-BKK and what’s annoying was the day I flew the Swiss flight was full so I booked myself on the Thai Airways flight... even though Thai Airways do two daily flights to BKK from LHR. But it was worth it due to my Star Alliance gold status. This was my experience:
United lounge at LHR pretty good, nice shower facilities.
Swiss flight to ZRH on the A321 very nice, great legroom.
Swiss Senator Lounge at Terminal E bloody excellent. Amazing whisky bar, made-to-order food, fresh omelette, AND THE TERRACE WAS OPEN!!!
Thai flight to Bangkok; I looked like a bit of a dick because they treated me better in eco (TGROP gold privilege) got a welcome by name, meal served first, and the purser invited me to see the Crew rest compartment before landing! Oh, and Because the ticket was booked through Swiss, they blocked the seat next to me for some reason. So I had no neighbour. Funny enough the guy in the window seat (I was in the aisle) was pretty confused when I started unpacking my things into the middle seat even though when he checked in online he saw the two seats were occupied. He was bloody lucky.
Always a great experience with SWISS and I look forward to flying them after the pandemic.
I don't know how safe the non av-geeks would feel flying on a Bomberbus but I certainly would love it!
Great video and I loved the chrome finish on those seats!
I was very disappointed on my first trip on a 100 series in Business Class - the knee room was way below par, and was the same for subsequent flights. HOWEVER, for some reason on the 300 it was fine. Interesting to see that they have finally fitted the curtains as they really do have a significant effect on cabin noise.
Being an Australian I could have shown you how to use the tap to get the perfect beer ( we learnt it at school!!) Love that engine roar on take off !! Food on offer looked great on such a short flight !! Lovely views as well !! Great review mate and really enjoyed the video !!
I flow the same flight last year in October and the experience was the same as yours. I will fly in November Alain with Swiss in First Class to Singapore.
Great review mate 👍🏼 That overhead mini display looks cute! Meal looks great as well
I love the Bombarbus it's a really small modern plane that get's the job done.
Favorite European airline in business is, by far, Aegean airlines. Great food, authentic drinks, and very good service!
Bombabus - love it! My favourite European airline is Air France. That said, there’s a lot I’ve not flown, including Swiss. Do you have a favourite? What is your favourite London airport? Thank you for the great content. I’m a huge fan.
You asked what airline we liked. I must say that I am impressed of the Polish Airline LOT.
I flew from Zurich to Gdansk with a short layover in Warsaw in July 2018. While I love Poland, I was rather disappointed in LOT Polish Airlines. All four flights had a delay of over an hour and the flight attendants had attitude. I'm happy for you that you've made good experiences with them, but to me that was a clear and definite "never again"!
These Bombbuses planes are so modern and well made.I'll try to have a flight with these jets soon.Fantastic report Noel
You should try the Airbaltic A220 too, Riga is a beautiful city! :)
He did. He actually flew on the first ever flight (inaugural flight of CS300) of C-Series from Riga to Amsterdam.
I had forgotten how nice Zurich was from a plane. I guess probably because when I flew there back in 2009 I think it was partly cloudy when we landed but still was able to see the scenery. Although going back home (to the US) it was cloudy and a bit foggy (it was in November so basically winter months) that day so we didn't see much, but that's fine because the time spent there was great and I got to see a lot as it was, and a great experience (would definitely like to go back some day again and really check it out -- was only there for about 4 days for a family wedding).
I think go-arounds may be quite common here as we had a go-around as well (we were in an A340 though as it was a non-stop flight from Chicago) and my sister and brother mentioned a few go-arounds on flights they took when going there so I'm not sure if maybe that area is more succeptible to winds and other things that may create issues for landing aircraft. The odd thing is when we landed it didn't look like anything bad (weather-wise) so my thought was probably just gusty winds perhaps.
Ensure the inside of the pint glass is wet. Then pour at 45 deg. To avoid excessive head. Better with chilled glass
Great video as always. My favourite European carrier is Aegean airlines. Hope you try their economy and business class one day :)
I agree. I flew with them less than two weeks ago from Athens to Manchester in economy, and I didn't expect the wonderful service and(free) inflight meal.
@@AndroidGamerHD17 wait until you try their business class product :)
A220 is my favourite plane it’s everything the traveller wants
archiemajor12 yeah, I’m keen to try one out. I wonder if they’d be a drop-in replacement for Dash-8s, or if they’re still too big. Lots of Dash-8s here in Australia.
A220 is a sexy aircraft. Can’t wait for my chance to fly one :)
My first flight ever was 1990 with Swiss (Air) back then from Zürich to Boston. Fond memories....
Another high quality informative video - I would copyright "Bombabus " though !
The BombarBus😀
Enjoyable review Noel, Swiss is one of the few European Airliners that offer a good business class product, the ice cream was a nice touch on this flight!
Lucky you Noel, my flight next week from Rome to Zurich on the CS300 (yes, that is what was on my booking) has been swapped out for the ubiquitous A320. Bummer!
Hope you had a fantastic view of the Alps!
Yes, we had a great view thanks. As they say, the best IFE is the window.
Those empty seats next to you remind me of the other day when I flew from Los Angeles to Las Vegas and half the plane was empty and I had the most peaceful flight I've ever had.
If it's labeled a CS300 on the safety card, it might actuyally be a CS300. The program had been going for 10 years when Airbus aquired it, so this is very likely.
Love swiss
Love flying Swiss! Makes me wish I’d chosen them over Lufthansa for my flight to Frankfurt in September 😅
Good morning Noel
A nice start to a Saturday morning. A good video my friend and you are right Swiss Airways always have good standards.
Kind regards
DS
Nice that you flew Swiss
My favourite European airline is Lufthansa. I have to say I really love their staff.
My favourite European airline is Austrian Airlines - in comparison with the usually stressful atmosphere of co-travellers in Lufthansa, I find Austrian noticeably more relaxing to fly with.
Perhaps the Airbus a220 was a Bombardier C-class in a previous life?
Just wondering if SWISS international airlines maybe gives you a mini complimentary Toblerone similar to Loganair and their Tunnocks Caramel Wafers.
What a beautifully shot and produced video of a nice trip
About to do this trip except going to Athens.
The „Danke“ in german is great 👍🏻 sounds good 👌🏻 the report incredible as always
Great vid as ever, have a nice holiday with your children
Noel, I really like your AV geek reviews....infact you and James are my favourite UK AV geeks. I especially like yours because you choose insane routes and deranged ultimate long haul flights. Anyway....until your next video 👍.
Next time your in the U.S, you should try the Delta A220
My favouriteEuropean airline is KLM.
Great video! Have you ever considered reviewing Austrian Airlines on one of their long haul routes? I'm curious as to how they compare to Lufthansa. I think they are set up 1-2-1 instead of 2-2-2.
Have a great day!
That super soft touchdown! 😍
I’m from a town close to Düsseldorf 😍😍😍
Hey nole big fan I live in Halifax nova scotia I'm half maltese and French my favorite European airline is British airways my second is Lufthansa thanks for the videos say hi to Rachel
Another great review. This is how they should be done!
Great vid as always - would like to see a review on Aegean Airlines in the future :)
Nice review Noel, Swiss is an airline I haven't flown with yet.
Easy Jet is my favourite
I was supposed to be flying on this Zurich-London in December but currently it’s changed to an A320. Probably because it’s popular route so need bigger planes but was still gutted
Ref Favorite European Airline - when it comes to Economy or BClass - Aeroflot that operates proper short-haul BClass product with spacious seats, proper menu catered service, amenity kits, noise-canceling headphones, blankets, pillows etc. As for Economy - a choice of 2 hot dishes with complimentary booze (wine or beer) and several rounds of drinks services. None of EU-27 BASED carrier can compare to Aeroflot in that sense.
My Fav in Europe is Lufthansa. My Fav in Germany is Eurowings. My Fav USA is Delta. My worst for ever is SAS
Next time in Düsseldorf I would like to invite you to McDonald's!
Lovely channel. Good luck for the rest mr noel
My favourite European airline is Austrian Airlines. They have the best crews and the best catering.
Very nice review. Thanks
Noel keep up the great work u do and my favourite in my opinion is luthunsa
As someone with neither the means nor the time to travel outside of the US, thank you for all the content you've provided others like me who can indulge in travel porn lol. It's really been a wonderful chance to see a more human point of view of what it would be like to make these journeys. Cheers.
Wow, your german skills are really good!😁
Swiss _ Spotter His german skils are may good but I'm not sure about his english skils! I don't get much of what he says anyway!
@@costaslathyris His english skills are very very good. He grew up in the UK haha...
Great video, my favourite European airline has to be LOT and also Aegean.
Luthfansa is my favourite mixed with thomas cook
Lot Polish Airlines has to be my favorite
I have to disagree. In 2017 I did a London to Lisbon, Lufthansa outbound and TAP/Swiss return. Lufthansa boarding was very poor and the meals identical. A poor lounge compared with BA. TAP was really good, great food and service, though a basic lounge. Swiss was really poor. Slow service, a tiny meal and 1 drink. Imo, BA is the best European biz class, though TAP is not far behind.
Thumbnail is soo good
The 220 definitely seems like a 737 and 320 killer. Will Boeing and Airbuses new clean sheets really just replace the 321? If so, Boeing will need ANOTHER clean sheet small plane..or buy Embraer..or abandon the small plane market?
Love the landing time lapse great work! Are you using a go pro with a suction cup?
Hi Noel. I do enjoy your videos. I couldnt tell from the video whether the cabin was a 3 + 3 configuration with the middle seat empty or not?
Great vid again mate! Is your go around video on here?
You ask Favourite European airline? Well, I suppose not strictly Europena, but FINNAIR is a great carrier!
My favorite European airline: Lufthansa
Nice video! You should fly with Aegean Airlines as well!
I really like the A220 but flying Business Class on an inter European flight just isn't worth it.
It depends. If flying point-to-point you may be correct. But LX is a sixth-freedom airline so it's good to have a business class for those premium travellers connecting long-haul over ZRH. That's why LH persists with biz class for short-flights to/from its FRA and MUC hubs.
Your a great youtuber!
My favourite european airlines is definitely Turkish Airlines.😍👍
I’ve flown this a220 business from Manchester To Düsseldorf ... sorry Noel can’t agree!
I'm actually calling that airplane the bombarbus from now on
Man wished you didnt speed up the takeoff. Would be cool to experience the takeoff in real time on this special aircraft. :-)
Hi, the takeoff and landings are all on my Facebook and Insta in real time.
Oh you can speak german witout accent. Great! :D
Loganair for the win
Sounds like you were welcomed to Zurich by Roger Federer!
Love pisa airport
Hi Noel
Still made in Canada.
Hmm.. weren't we going to see some more food?
Yup looks like a Bombardier CS300 Noel despite Airbus’ attempt at renaming the aircraft type
Favorite European airline LOT of course ! (I’m of Polish descent )
Jet 2
How do you find out the type of plane you'll be on for a flight that's a few months away? I'm flying to JFK in October.
Gavin Clark you literally look at your e-ticket
One of the secrets to pouring a good beer is for the glass to be chilled beforehand...
Mine is Norwegian air
Can you fly on Great Dane Airlines/Wideroe?
Lufthansa and SAS
How do you pay for all these flights?
Why don't you do first class videos?
oall is very good..but I pls you speak a bit slowlier....thx
AirUK but it gone
In my opinion business class is pointless in Europe.
Air alitay
BombarBus LUL
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I eat chicken