Lufthansa Business Class - Boeing 747-8 'Upper Deck' - Frankfurt to Tokyo

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  • Lufthansa Boeing 747-8i Business Class - Frankfurt (FRA) to Tokyo (HND) Queen of the Skies Jumbo Jet Flight Review Trip report Flight Report Lufthansa Business Class review Boeing 747
    Join me on board as I fly with Lufthansa in their business class product!
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    Airline: Lufthansa (LH)
    Seat: 88K
    Aircraft: Boeing 747-8i
    Aircraft registration: D-ABYQ
    Flight: Frankfurt (FRA) to Haneda (HND) LH716
    Travel class: Business Class
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Komentáře • 600

  • @PaulStewartAviation
    @PaulStewartAviation  Před 5 lety +15

    Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed Lufthansa videos, make sure you check out my review of their A320 Business product from Istanbul to Frankfurt. Link here: czcams.com/video/f_gH5P_VDmA/video.html

    • @davishound111
      @davishound111 Před 5 lety +1

      Hi Paul, fascinating review. So how old would this type of 747 be?

    • @davishound111
      @davishound111 Před 5 lety +1

      Around 2012-3 by the looks, looks an awful layout 😂

    • @PaulStewartAviation
      @PaulStewartAviation  Před 5 lety +3

      @@davishound111 Hi Simon, this particular aircraft was built in 2014 :)

    • @davishound111
      @davishound111 Před 5 lety +1

      @@PaulStewartAviation thanks Paul, didnt even think they still made them. Cheers

    • @michaelzilkowsky2936
      @michaelzilkowsky2936 Před 2 lety

      I am at least as much a 747 lover as are you; my bucket list was to take a 747 to Australia and then get into a cage with a great white shark (done within one week in Nov 2013), then I figured I better ride it as many times as I could until they were retired. I ended up going to Australia 6 times (the last trip 2 years ago out of Van on a 787; who cares) and once to Frankfurt out of Chicago purely because I wanted a ride on a 747-8.
      Qantas cabin crews were as enthusiastic about the 747 as am I, and so the long hours over the Pacific were spent in the galleys guzzling coffee and them telling me the many stories they had accumulated. My last descent into LA, a cabin crew member came to my seat (always 75K) and told me to gather my carry on because they were putting me upstairs for easier access to the cockpit for my post landing visit.
      Though my flying days are over (no jab for me) I still get to see many many many 747 cargo flights go directly overhead where I live, which is on the route to and from Anchorage to many cities in the US, as well as a Lufthansa 747-8 flight to and from Frankfurt - Los Angeles.
      747s are still and will always be the only plane that matters and it makes me laugh when people think twin engine jets are somehow worthy of any mention.

  • @HoneyBadgerFarm
    @HoneyBadgerFarm Před 6 lety +70

    2 + 2 seating in Business class especially for single travelers is a no go....for that amount of money direct aisle access is a must.

    • @PaulStewartAviation
      @PaulStewartAviation  Před 6 lety +22

      Agreed. These days, a business seat without direct aisle access is very poor.

    • @davidcole333
      @davidcole333 Před 5 lety +7

      Emirates new business class features 2 3 2. Unbelievably bad idea

    • @boss4942
      @boss4942 Před 5 lety

      Paul Stewart well... Lufthansa‘s new Business Class will be released in 2019... I gues with an 1-2-1 configuration

    • @boss4942
      @boss4942 Před 5 lety +1

      guess *

    • @PaulStewartAviation
      @PaulStewartAviation  Před 5 lety +3

      Hi David, agreed that's crap! Although I think EK are making it 2-2-2 in their 777-200s??

  • @floralupstart836
    @floralupstart836 Před rokem +2

    Thank you for this report even 4 years after. I’m heading overseas early next year, three SQ flights and one Lufthansa. Your video got me to change my seat to upper deck, I’m travelling with my husband, so being next to each other is good. We’re doing ADL-SIN-FRA-SIN-ADL. Thanks, Gina

  • @janetbruce2430
    @janetbruce2430 Před 6 lety +15

    It was good to have a "flight" in the "Queen of the Skies" commentated and filmed by Paul. Interesting to note that the B747-8 is to be used only by 3 airlines in the passenger version. Anyway it is a very impressive looking aircraft... thanks for the "flight" - enjoyed by this "passenger"..

  • @florianthomas7852
    @florianthomas7852 Před 6 lety +1

    747-800 is just beautiful, thankfully with Lufthansa we will see the queen of the skies for many years to come.

  • @joespittle1
    @joespittle1 Před 6 lety +11

    6:07 yesssssssssssssssssssssssss. Especially Lufthansa. Their cabins are ridiculously hot

  • @iandunbar-reid6018
    @iandunbar-reid6018 Před 6 lety +7

    This business class product doesn't over excite me. Granted, the meals look fine, but I don't like the idea of being so close to my neighbour, or having to clamber over their legs every time I wanted to get in and out. The 747-8 does look impressive though. Happy travels and thanks for sharing this report.

  • @kev_inchen
    @kev_inchen Před rokem +1

    I agree, honestly, it would be nice if more airlines ordered more B747-800s, that's what we need more of than A380s-no hate on A380s

  • @johnclauder615
    @johnclauder615 Před 5 lety +1

    I prefer your "direct" approach to your reports as compared to some blogs which are really over the top and unrealistic. Keep the good work.
    1-2-1 seating in business class is the only seating configuration that is acceptable to me in 2019.

    • @PaulStewartAviation
      @PaulStewartAviation  Před 5 lety

      Glad you enjoyed it. I consider my reviews to be more of a BBC documentary (so potentially a bit dry) rather than the tabloid histrionic style so I'm glad to hear you prefer what I do.

  • @damo35688
    @damo35688 Před 2 lety +1

    I miss being on the 747-400, as a teen, I am very lucky to be going to europe every 2 years, but what broke my heart was on 2018 when I heard we weren't on a 747. currently 2022, and near impossible to get on a 747 from sydney to singapore.
    Although I was able to get an a340-300 to frankfurt, sadly we got bad seats as we were in front of the toilets. Though I still love flying and will never stop.

  • @ronaldt3422
    @ronaldt3422 Před 4 lety +1

    That new 747-8 looks majestic!!

  • @misss.4233
    @misss.4233 Před 6 lety +1

    I flew Perth to Singapore on one of the first “Mega-top” that SQ flew into Perth back in 1989. I flew with my Dad that trip (I was still in high school) and loved their business class.
    I’ve flown on a few of them over the years, will miss them when they are gone.

    • @PaulStewartAviation
      @PaulStewartAviation  Před 5 lety

      Mega top? I haven't heard that expression.

    • @misss.4233
      @misss.4233 Před 5 lety

      Showing my age! I think it was only SQ who called it that. Put a link in for a photo of one of them.
      goo.gl/images/m3FBHr

  • @SBha30
    @SBha30 Před 5 lety +1

    I think the B747-8 is a beautiful airplane. I have such good memories flying on the -200 and -400. Hope they keep flying.

    • @PaulStewartAviation
      @PaulStewartAviation  Před 5 lety

      Agreed, although unfortunately I've never flown on a -200. Just the -400 and now the 08 with this flight.

  • @unknowntraveller8633
    @unknowntraveller8633 Před 6 lety +1

    I remember going out to see the first Qantas 747 arriving in Aust with my Father who worked for Qantas. Oh the joy of flying First class in those halcoin days when the upper deck was the First class lounger area.

  • @danielversion1.035
    @danielversion1.035 Před 2 lety +1

    The Queen is DEFINITELY the best looking airliner in the air 👍👍 and another two thumbs up 👍👍 for your proposed solution to maximum volume public face timing 😂

  • @barnzstorm2036
    @barnzstorm2036 Před 5 lety +1

    Oh she is truly queen of the skies

  • @nandaguilar
    @nandaguilar Před 6 lety +2

    I loved your comparison between the two versions of the 747. I love these big birds, there's something about them. Even though there are more modern aircrafts atm, such as the 787, the Queen of the Skies is indeed the only one with royal status. Great video, as usual!

    • @PaulStewartAviation
      @PaulStewartAviation  Před 6 lety +1

      Thanks Fernanda. I was lucky to have a 747-400 arrive shortly after my -8 did. :)

  • @FahdRiyami
    @FahdRiyami Před 6 lety +5

    10:10 Well actually (Im gonna be that guy), the engine chevrons are found on the 747-8, the 787, and the 737 Max. However, they will not be on the upcoming 777X because Boeing found a better way of reducing the engine sounds without it. I think they should keep them though. They make the engines look futuristic and technologically advanced, but of course, it will always be function over form when it comes to increasing efficiency in planes.

    • @seanp7dc
      @seanp7dc Před 5 lety +1

      I noted he omitted the 737 Max too (and added, a, series, of unnecessary, commas, throughout) but I do like his videos and enthusiasm, as well as some rare facts about the aircraft I've learned...

    • @PaulStewartAviation
      @PaulStewartAviation  Před 5 lety +1

      I stand corrected. :)

  • @WINGSANDRAILS
    @WINGSANDRAILS Před 3 lety +2

    I’m in 84K in 2 weeks!! Thanks for the video

  • @jeckyyeung5072
    @jeckyyeung5072 Před 5 lety +1

    Noticed your new arrangement of having the food & beverage menu at the end of the end of the video instead...Dr. Paul, I have to say I love this arrangement absolutely, which I do think you're the first to do so, and it doesn't make the video so long and dull before watching the plane and the flight!!!
    Great innovative improvement Doctor and thank you!!!

  • @aalokshrivastava9489
    @aalokshrivastava9489 Před 5 lety +1

    I agree, it is the best looking airplane right now. I also like the A340.

  • @alexboshaw
    @alexboshaw Před 3 lety +1

    I agree. The Queen of the Skies is the most beautiful plane out there, and I will miss it when it is gone. My first flight on the 747-400 was from LAX-AMS on KLM.

    • @PaulStewartAviation
      @PaulStewartAviation  Před 3 lety

      Absolutely! I used to love visiting Sydney Airport and regularly seeing QF 747s. :(

  • @edikke
    @edikke Před 5 lety +1

    I Like the 2 - 2 configuration, as a couple , so much better and a decend window view

    • @PaulStewartAviation
      @PaulStewartAviation  Před 5 lety

      Hi Edward, you're right that the 2-2- configuration is fine for couples when one of you really wants a view out of the window.

  • @irishinusa1615
    @irishinusa1615 Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks Paul. Times like this. Appreciation for BA 747 layout is clear. Safe travels👍😁

  • @DontchaHateDat
    @DontchaHateDat Před 5 lety +1

    DAMN those engines quiet as hell

  • @Thomas-lk5cu
    @Thomas-lk5cu Před 5 lety +1

    I was on this exact plane a couple of weeks ago. Such an old interior design! The screen was impossible to use, but the seats was OK and food great, especially compared with other EU airlines.

    • @PaulStewartAviation
      @PaulStewartAviation  Před 5 lety +1

      Yeah it is an old design! It's bizarre they've put it into their new A350s although I believe they have since revealed their new seat (unsure when that'll go into service - possibly 777X?)

  • @Dave_and_Jo
    @Dave_and_Jo Před 5 lety +1

    Absolutely agree...this is the best looking large commercial aircraft in the world. Love all 747's and the -8 is just more 747!!

  • @robyoungquist5803
    @robyoungquist5803 Před 6 lety +3

    I find myself frequently vasicilating between Lufthansa and Swiss when I go to see my Sister and Brother-in-law who live in Zurich. Usually I fly Lufthansa outbound and change planes in Frankfurt and fly Swiss nonstop home because, well, I want to get home and sleep in my own bed. 😉. So my favorite seat/s on Lufthansa are 1A or 1K ... ok ok yes they’re in First Class. What I like about them is that you’re actually sitting “in front of” the cockpit as they’re all the way in the nose. Add to that, no foot traffic. The First Class Terminal in Frankfurt is amazing! Thank you, Paul, for this review. The next trip to Switzerland, I’m taking my nephews with me so Business Class it will be. Glad to know what to expect. 👍🏻

    • @seanp7dc
      @seanp7dc Před 5 lety

      I don't think that there is anything better than LH F in the nose of the 747-8. Seriously!

    • @PaulStewartAviation
      @PaulStewartAviation  Před 5 lety +1

      Safe travels Rob!

    • @PaulStewartAviation
      @PaulStewartAviation  Před 5 lety

      LH F would be amazing, especially with the Porsches :)

    • @cascinagianni
      @cascinagianni Před 5 lety

      I’m partial to LH F, first row in the A380. Much more room than the 747,

  • @patrickmcinerney5538
    @patrickmcinerney5538 Před 5 lety +1

    this is still the most beautiful plane in the sky. the silhouette is still stunning , xx

    • @PaulStewartAviation
      @PaulStewartAviation  Před 5 lety +1

      I completely agree! and the new wings give it a perfect silhouette (the -400 winglets look a little messy).

  • @Ryanmok17
    @Ryanmok17 Před 6 lety +2

    Looks like a pretty good lounge. I have a 5 hour layover there tomorrow night. Thanks for the sneak peek

  • @MGCanavan
    @MGCanavan Před 6 lety +1

    LH was slow in ditching the 'angled flat' Business Class seating, but the in flight service and solid food and beverage offerings were redeeming features. It doesn't seem that's the case now which is a shame.

    • @PaulStewartAviation
      @PaulStewartAviation  Před 6 lety +1

      Agreed! I flew in QR's old A330 business suite a few weeks ago and the flight was OK because the service was fantastic. This, on the other hand...

  • @fintraveler
    @fintraveler Před 6 lety +1

    Best looking passenger airliner you say... one word: Concorde.

  • @in2jc
    @in2jc Před 3 lety

    Agree.. 100%!
    She is indeed and will always be the QUEEN!

    • @PaulStewartAviation
      @PaulStewartAviation  Před 3 lety

      Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed the video

    • @in2jc
      @in2jc Před 3 lety

      @@PaulStewartAviation
      Yes ...indeed I did...many ..many Thanks!

  • @nickmiller1226
    @nickmiller1226 Před 3 lety +1

    As a fellow antipodean I think the A380 is the most beautiful plane. Watching it land at Nice just WOW

  • @hughrothwell7522
    @hughrothwell7522 Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks for the great vision of the updated version of the Queen of the Skies. I certainly agree that the 747 is still, and probably always will be, the best looking passenger aircraft that has ever graced the sky. If current trends continue then unfortunately it looks as though I have probably won't get to fly in a 747 again. It's a long way from the glory days in the 1980s and 1990s when almost every international Qantas flight was in a 747.

    • @PaulStewartAviation
      @PaulStewartAviation  Před 6 lety +2

      Agreed! I'm flying from SYD to BNE this coming Thursday simply to catch a 747 and am immediately returning to SYD. I figure it could be one of my last flights in a 747 as I avoid them on long-haul flights as they're pretty uncomfortable (especially once the A380s are refurbished)..

    • @hughrothwell7522
      @hughrothwell7522 Před 6 lety +1

      Paul Stewart Nice one. Love the views on that sector.

  • @travelboss1408
    @travelboss1408 Před 6 lety +2

    Great review as always. The business class is it is what it is. That’s why airlines were ranked by various customer service indexes. Your review help us a lot to know what are the airlines’ offering.

  • @TahsinZaman
    @TahsinZaman Před 6 lety +1

    Yes, the Queen of the skies !!! Thanks Paul for choosing this aircraft to showcase and review on. #luftansaamenitykit

  • @nickrynenberg4364
    @nickrynenberg4364 Před 4 lety +1

    Great review of the Business class on a 747-8i and to see it will keep flying for a while yet. Also #lufthansaamenitykit looks good

    • @PaulStewartAviation
      @PaulStewartAviation  Před 4 lety

      Thanks Nick. Yep I just hope they don't retire them early like AF and QR are doing with their A380s. :(

  • @bluebarron351
    @bluebarron351 Před 5 lety +2

    Just watched this video again Paul! So well edited and I enjoyed the avgeek details comparing the -400 and 747-8!

  • @cassiebaby333
    @cassiebaby333 Před 5 lety +4

    I actually really like the way the A380's look. But the 747's are lovely too!

  • @gregorybaker330
    @gregorybaker330 Před 5 lety +1

    Sorry.. the early 788 s had regional bus seating but the later ones were long haul lie flats to Mexico /San Jose etc. Apologies but glad you had great time on them.

  • @lkfwong
    @lkfwong Před 6 lety +1

    Very much enjoy watching your vids which always encompasses your great sense of humour...

  • @davidcole333
    @davidcole333 Před 5 lety +1

    I also have a soft spot for the queen of the skies. There is something sentimental and wonderful about the design, I will always love it. I have only flown on the older -100 and -200 models. I loved your video. Great work and thank you.
    #lufthansaamenitykit

    • @PaulStewartAviation
      @PaulStewartAviation  Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks David. You may be interested in my Qantas 747-400 aviation geek video I uploaded last week. :) I've never flown in a -100, -200 or -300 although I'd have love to!!!

  • @theharper1
    @theharper1 Před 4 lety

    I flew on a Lufthansa A380 from Singapore to Frankfurt and it's interesting to see that even their latest aircraft has a second rate interior with second rate service. I'll never fly Lufthansa again.

    • @PaulStewartAviation
      @PaulStewartAviation  Před 4 lety +1

      Yep, it's still the same. I look forward to checking out the Lufthansa A350 at some stage, though, as the business seat has been upgraded.

  • @paulic5561
    @paulic5561 Před 6 lety +1

    LIKE button smashed ... in again ... love your choice of words ... QUEEN OF THE SKIES ... another decent video, flight looks busy in business ..... and some great shots, on take off

  • @kayelle8005
    @kayelle8005 Před 5 lety +1

    I haven’t watched this yet, but I hope it features Paul drinking champagne and eating Eggs Benedict - it’s part of my drinking game.

  • @MrJimmy440
    @MrJimmy440 Před 3 lety +1

    Another awesome video. Still not a fan of seat that doesn’t butt up against the window. But that’s just me. I got bumped up to first and experienced that. I had to lean to my right just to look out the window. But I guess beggars can’t be choosers ! LOL. I’ve flown on 6 Qantas 747s and a United 747 from San Francisco to Chicago Ohare. They gave me a window seat that had no window. Very disappointing. But anyway I love your videos. I can’t wait to get back up in the skies.

  • @TheLibermania
    @TheLibermania Před 3 lety +4

    I want to fly again 😭

  • @leonh6917
    @leonh6917 Před 6 lety +1

    Great video, great explanation. I took A380 several times last year, I really liked that Jumbo, now it's time to try Boeing 747. #lufthansaamenitykit#

  • @theonedenny
    @theonedenny Před 6 lety +1

    It makes me sad that the 747-8 wasn't a huge success! Gorgeous plane!

  • @kennethchongweithart7905
    @kennethchongweithart7905 Před 6 lety +1

    Came for the #lufthansaamenitykit but stayed for the humour! Loving all your trip report...some of the best I dare say! Keep it up...hope to see and experience more TRs in the future!

  • @landhausidyll3185
    @landhausidyll3185 Před 5 lety +1

    I love the idea of giving tote bags instead of the pounch for the amenity kit. I had the Samsonite pouch before and never used it again. But they could have at least made it elegant or use Loqi tote bags with a Lufthansa motive on it. That would have been even nicer 😉

  • @pritamkoli
    @pritamkoli Před 6 lety +3

    Five star coverage

  • @iain1969
    @iain1969 Před 4 lety +1

    The reference to the awkward hand touch gave me a laugh! Thanks for the video Paul.

  • @gregorybaker330
    @gregorybaker330 Před 5 lety +1

    I HOPE YOU ENJOY THE 788/789 ON NH. I HAVE FLOWN ON THAT 29 TIMES AND THE 788 BUS CLASS IS LIKE REGIONAL 2/2/2 SEATING AND FLIGHTS TO DLC 3 HOURS BUT AMAZING SERVICE AS USUAL ON GROUND AND AIR WITH NH AND BUS CLASS ALWAYS EMPTY TO DLC (3 HOURS).I LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR COMMENTS...PS NH HAS ALSO AMAZING SERVICE WITH REDEMPTION AND CALL YOU DIRECTLY TO AUSTRALIA WITH ANY CONCERNS /CHANGES AND REFUNDS AND EVEN IF YOU ARE CLOSE TO LOSING POINTS. THEIR CHINESE OFFICES ARE EVEN MORE AMAZING..VERY PERSONAL AND REMEMBER THE DIAMONDS/F PAX CAN GET 245 KG BAGGAGE IF REQUIRED , YES 245 NOT 24.5 AND I HAVE RECEIPTS TO PROVE IT WHEN MOVING FROM CHINA .THEYCOULD IMPROVE DINNER SERVICE FROM SYD BUT AT LEAST ITS QUICK UNLIKE LH AND YOU GET LOTS OF SLEEP INT HEIR TERRIIFIC LIE FLATS WITH PRIVACY

    • @PaulStewartAviation
      @PaulStewartAviation  Před 5 lety

      Thanks Gregory. I had a great flight with NH and the video should be up next week. :)

  • @djneuron730
    @djneuron730 Před 3 lety +1

    The A350 is the best looking, with the 747-8 in a very close 2nd

  • @24CJKOBE
    @24CJKOBE Před 6 lety +1

    Another excellent video Paul! Love watching these your banter is refreshing and very entertaining!

  • @dardie37
    @dardie37 Před 6 lety +1

    great to see the 747-8, in-flight shame that the service was not as good as expected, keep these great in-depth videos coming #lufthansaamenitykit

  • @andrewpitt7742
    @andrewpitt7742 Před 6 lety +1

    Great review Paul. Thai a380 business is a better product with heaps of storage, a wider seat, 1 2 1 layout and its quieter

    • @PaulStewartAviation
      @PaulStewartAviation  Před 6 lety +1

      Thanks Andrew. Yep, most decent airlines have moved to 1-2-1 in business and it's a much better design (and one reason why F is being killed off!)

  • @charlieclements1764
    @charlieclements1764 Před 6 lety +1

    I always love to fly in the 747, walking up the stairs on a plane feels so special, even thought your only walking up stairs! Another great video Paul! #lufthansaamenitykit

  • @anthonypratt4292
    @anthonypratt4292 Před 5 lety +1

    Of course with out a dought the 747-8 or 747's in my opinion is the best looking jumbo jet of all time.! ICONIC WIDELY RECOGNIZABLE ALL OVER THE GLOBE Even with the arrival of the Airbus A380 it's a new jumbo jet but it can't compete the original 747 in terms of looks the designers of 747 came up with a timeless masterpiece Sorry A380 you guys was super late to the party.! It's a nice looking plane though but it's NOT THE 747

  • @jamessmith6402
    @jamessmith6402 Před 6 lety +1

    Excellent video as per normal thanks Paul 👍😁

  • @kkiisshh1
    @kkiisshh1 Před 6 lety +1

    I love the 747s always have and always will #lufthansaamenitykit

    • @PaulStewartAviation
      @PaulStewartAviation  Před 6 lety +1

      It's an awesome aircraft. Make sure you check out my other 747 videos :)

    • @kkiisshh1
      @kkiisshh1 Před 6 lety +1

      @@PaulStewartAviation sure will

  • @majensen70
    @majensen70 Před 6 lety +1

    Paul - this is excellent! We have upcoming LH 747-8i upper deck business class flights to/from Frankfurt (from Washington Dulles) as part of our planned vacation to Salzburg, Austria. Appreciate as always your great/honest/open reviews.

  • @muji154
    @muji154 Před rokem +1

    I flight with this Lufthansa on october ,2. Also at upperdeck bussiness class to haneda tokyo

  • @Quackapudding
    @Quackapudding Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks for the lesson, it's pretty cool to have an upper deck seat! It reminds me of double decker buses in London; I would always race up to sit at the top in the very front seat where you'd get the best view. I never understood why you wouldn't always try get that seat, or at least sit upstairs rather than in the dark downstairs, hehe. Also, I wish you could choose the cuisine regardless of airline or destination. I'd totally choose Japanese food 90% of the time, and burgers and chips the other 10%.

  • @94vrcommodore
    @94vrcommodore Před 6 lety +1

    Happy they’re keeping the 747-8 for around 30 years #lufthansaamenitykit

    • @PaulStewartAviation
      @PaulStewartAviation  Před 6 lety +2

      I suspect the USAF will keep their 747-8 well into the 2050s. Their current 747-200s are pretty old!

  • @gaczmanga1
    @gaczmanga1 Před 5 lety +1

    I love the A340-600 best airplane

  • @bgkrishnan2
    @bgkrishnan2 Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks for the video Paul.Appreciate your reviews.Let the videos keep coming 😊

  • @DSingh4809
    @DSingh4809 Před 4 lety +1

    I can’t help but say, for one of the worlds richest airline groups they seriously need to upgrade their business product. Even on their A350 they have the 2-2-2 business class seat. Like why when literally everyone is doing individualistic suites.

    • @PaulStewartAviation
      @PaulStewartAviation  Před 4 lety +1

      Yeah it's bizarre that they've put this old design into their brand new A350s!

    • @DSingh4809
      @DSingh4809 Před 4 lety +1

      Paul Stewart apologize for the really old bump, but I love to rewatch your videos during my downtime.

    • @PaulStewartAviation
      @PaulStewartAviation  Před 4 lety

      haha no worries, cheers

  • @globalautobahn1132
    @globalautobahn1132 Před 2 lety +2

    Well the Concorde is the best looking passenger aircraft ever flown IMO

  • @TheJetsetter78
    @TheJetsetter78 Před 6 lety +1

    Had much the same experience as you when I flew the Lufthansa 747-8i from FRA to HKG a few years back in business - it was average at best. Shame really, look forward to more of your reviews!

  • @ariebertversteeg4347
    @ariebertversteeg4347 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you for this video; in 2020 my friend and I will visit Tokyo and Japan and maybe we fly via Frankfurt am Main with this beautiful aircraft!
    From the Netherlands greetings from Arie Bert Versteeg ;-)

  • @TimEatsandTravels
    @TimEatsandTravels Před 6 lety +2

    I have such fond memories of the 747 and am saddened that it's an airframe which is disappearing from our skies. Would love to try the 748. LOL "This is called fruit" haha

  • @emilmay33
    @emilmay33 Před 6 lety +1

    Did u know you can also turn the table by pulling the little tab an the left of the table so you can get out even easier.

  • @MarcusOania8
    @MarcusOania8 Před 6 lety +1

    747-8 is the most beautiful passenger aircraft, ever. great review. #lufthansaamenitykit

  • @ketihrendrag9489
    @ketihrendrag9489 Před 6 lety +1

    Love the hair drying moment)))))))))!!!

  • @stereogin0015
    @stereogin0015 Před 6 lety +1

    Lufthansa time!!

  • @Teldrarail
    @Teldrarail Před 6 lety +1

    OMG! I was thinking about asking if u can do a 747-8 review and preferably Lufthansa and then you post this!

  • @JelmersAviation
    @JelmersAviation Před 6 lety +3

    That's a fantastic review man! I hope I can fly business class once!

  • @olivertravels9808
    @olivertravels9808 Před 6 lety +4

    The upper deck on a 747 is the place to be. Apart from that LHs Business Class is outdated in terms of privacy.

  • @zakelwe
    @zakelwe Před 6 lety +1

    Fantastic review Paul, you do the fun side but you are also you give the warts and all.
    Those socks once again stole the show ( sunset over Ayers rock at 35000 feet shade?) . Shame the Lufthansa soft / hard product here did not live up to them for a down under person travelling to Europe. Europe is lagging behind once again.
    Having said that though, it would be really nice if you could do Frankfurt to the USA in first class just behind the radar dome of the queen of the skies. Such an epic plane.

    • @PaulStewartAviation
      @PaulStewartAviation  Před 6 lety +1

      Thanks mate. I'd love to try LH F although no current plans unfortunately.

  • @peterchin5251
    @peterchin5251 Před 5 lety +1

    I don't understand why there is no mention of the seat flat. That is the most important of any business class.

  • @nuvinpooliyadde7319
    @nuvinpooliyadde7319 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice video paul as always. I cant believe how Qantas didnt want to order the 747-8 aircraft. It would have been a great asset for the airline, just like the 400 series.

  • @elainekarl4162
    @elainekarl4162 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you Paul. As always informative. Regards Elaine. My first A380. In 3 months 👍 BA 747 first in Nov

  • @worldtraveler6129
    @worldtraveler6129 Před 5 lety +3

    Welcome to JAPAN!

    • @PaulStewartAviation
      @PaulStewartAviation  Před 5 lety

      Thank you :) I was only there for a short time although I have visited for 2 weeks a few years ago and loved it. :)

  • @kiwitrains
    @kiwitrains Před 4 lety +1

    You lucky man I would love to try the 747-800 I am flying on a Qantas 747-400 in Feb to Santiago so will have to make do with that,

  • @TheWinningSperm888
    @TheWinningSperm888 Před 6 lety +1

    It would be awesome to see your take on their A340 product! That in my opionion is another iconic aircraft :)

    • @PaulStewartAviation
      @PaulStewartAviation  Před 6 lety +2

      The A340 is a pretty cool aircraft and I did fly in one with Cathay a few years ago although unfortunately that was before I did flight reviews so there's no camera footage. :(

  • @wintdkyo
    @wintdkyo Před 6 lety +1

    Thank God the hair dryer was working! Warm head makes it a good flight.

  • @chosenboyz4590
    @chosenboyz4590 Před 6 lety +2

    Thanks Paul for all these videos/reviews.
    I really love your channel
    God bless you
    #Lufthansaamenitykits

  • @h8GW
    @h8GW Před 3 lety +1

    Now, I don't understand German, but I'm thought I heard the captain say "Narita" after landing...
    ...then again, I guess Narita doesn't have a short final over Tokyo Bay.

  • @michaelgask
    @michaelgask Před 6 lety +1

    A very fair review, by the looks of it... those storage bins are pretty good upstairs, aren't they? But the seat configuration doesn't impress. I love your side by side comparison of the 400 vs 800. Thanks for posting. Enjoy your next flight. Cheers, Michael.

  • @dew7847
    @dew7847 Před 5 lety +1

    Very impressive videos tho...you did a lots of effort to making these videos. I loved, I wish I can fly on business class across the continents someday. Once again thanks for sharing your journey making through here🙏🏻 #luthansaamenitykids

  • @willkey2611
    @willkey2611 Před 6 lety +1

    Great and clean review Paul! Interesting to see what they did to the new 747 to compete with the A380. #lufthansaamenitykit

  • @jeremiahkaochari2934
    @jeremiahkaochari2934 Před 6 lety +1

    Personally, I think you're too picky, I still remember DC8s and 727, DC 9, they had None of what you're missing, but found fun in the little things, the simple fun of flying..

    • @PaulStewartAviation
      @PaulStewartAviation  Před 6 lety +1

      I see your point and I certainly recognize I'm very lucky to be flying, BUT, LH are asking a lot of money for their business class product and it's vastly inferior to other airlines. Yes, it's better than walking, but it's also worse than flying with many other airlines. :)

  • @Superaviation
    @Superaviation Před 5 lety +1

    Nice video Paul! However in 6:50 it‘s an Embraer 190

  • @jasonchimes8838
    @jasonchimes8838 Před 6 lety +1

    Great report again Paul. Such a good looking aircraft type it will be a shame when they all go. It’s really interesting what you said about the LH service there quite a few reports which seem to portray the airline as hit or miss which is a disappointing as I’d love you try them out. I’m sure the new biz class will be much better. Looking forward the ANA 787 report next. Cheers Jason

  • @stephonduncan5068
    @stephonduncan5068 Před 6 lety +1

    I would have personally like to see more avout the lounge. Regardless, a good report!! #Lufthansaamenitykit

    • @PaulStewartAviation
      @PaulStewartAviation  Před 6 lety

      Hi mate, thanks for the feedback. Often I'm not doing a separate lounge video because people either want more or less lounge footage. haha. I was lazy this time and put them together. :)

    • @stephonduncan5068
      @stephonduncan5068 Před 6 lety

      @@PaulStewartAviation i understand.. well i honestly think doing them seperate would b good.

  • @homer3152
    @homer3152 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you very much for sharing this very comprehensive video. The only thing I dont agree is the the beauty of the plane..just look at this sleek and elegant A340-600 passing behind at the beginning..THIS is the most beautiful aircraft ever built..but of course we know in whose eyes beauty lies:) I totally agree on your assessment of the product: it is mediocre, to say the least..and on top it is more expensive than better products. Having to climb over my neighbour is a no go for me in business class..and this is why - although they are my flag carrier - I have been avoiding them for a over a decade. And also when it comes to beverages: they just invest less then half what EK or QR would invest into their wine cellar (although they are not quite as bad as KLM in this regard). How they got their 5th star in expectation of their new seat in 2020 says more about Skytrax than about LH´s product. I hope the time will come when its worthwile again to fly my flag carrier..even though I still miss the yellow crane:)

    • @homer3152
      @homer3152 Před 5 lety +1

      Oh, PS: I just flew KLM´s 747-400 AMS-NBO in single seat 1A..a great experience..and i need to get my act together to finish the video I tokk. But what I wanted to ask is: does the 748-800 still have this looong kitchen on the right hand in the front downstairs (with these ugly close to the wall seats on the left used by KLM for premium eco)?

    • @PaulStewartAviation
      @PaulStewartAviation  Před 5 lety +1

      Hey mate, I'm afraid I can't answer you question about the kitchen. I don't think I could see it in my boarding footage?
      I'd love to sit in 1A on a 747. I've sat upstairs several times although never in the nose.

  • @c4j708
    @c4j708 Před 5 lety +1

    Another amazing video paul. Keep up the amazing work and I am looking forward to your next videos. Im watching this one for a 3rd time haha. Thanks again!!! #lufthansaamentitykit