TRIPREPORT | EVA Air (BUSINESS) | Boeing 787-9 | Vienna - Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
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- EVA Air's brand-new Business Class Seats aboard their Boeing 787s might the world's best, but what about the rest? Can EVA Air excel at catering, entertainment and overall comfort as well?
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Airline: EVA Air
Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
Registration: B-17881
Flight Time: 9h 30min
Seat: 7K
From: Vienna Schwechat
To: Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
Date: May 2019
-- EQUIPMENT INFORMATION --
Cameras used: Canon G7X Mark II, GoPro Hero 7 Black
Additional equipment: GoPro Suction cup
-- PRICE BREAKDOWN --
Total Price: Ticket provided for free by EVA Air
Total Routing: VIE-BKK-TPE, TSA-MZG-TSA, TPE-VIE
Booked through: EVA Air Vienna Office
Cost includes: Business Class Tickets on VIE-BKK and TPE-VIE, as well as Economy Class Tickets on BKK-TPE and TSA-MZG-TSA
Booking made: March 2019
-- VIDEO BREAKDOWN --
00:00 - Vienna Airport
01:11 - VIP Pre-Departure Service
02:19 - Boarding
03:16 - Cabin and Seat
03:55 - Menu
04:56 - Seat Features
06:30 - Taxi and Take Off
08:08 - Inflight Entertainment
08:35 - Dinner Service
10:38 - Inflight
12:10 - Breakfast Service
13:16 - Amenity Kit
14:35 - Approach and Landing
16:29 - Deboarding
17:05 - Suvarnabhumi Airport
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This video was shot as part of a press trip with a group of journalists and bloggers who were invited to visit Taiwan and try EVA Air's new Boeing 787. EVA Air paid for the flights and the rest of the trip. Simply Aviation did not receive any financial compensation from EVA Air or any other company for making this video. All opinions expressed are our own. EVA Air did not pre-view or approve this video.
The VIP service was provided by Vienna Airport.
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I feel like EVA is so underrated in some ways.. this is really good quality and they actually deserve 5 stars
Norway Dev they are a 5 star airline tho
Exactly! They also offer insanely low prices from the USA.
In my opinion its the livery that makes it look untrustworthy
@@coastliner7009 So true; but I like their pink aprons though.
I got a eva air discount for business class because of how many flights I took on that airline. One of the best airlines I ever flew.
I can say without reservation that EVA Air is my favourite airline by a long way. I have travelled LHR - BKK return on EVA maybe a dozen times since 2006, and apart from a 2 hour delay which happened once, their aircraft and service are tops. Even their economy class seems a cut above other airlines flying direct on this route (Thai or British Airways); leg room, cabin crew, food and drink selection are much better. The aircraft used on the LHR - BKK route are currently the Boeing 777-300ER, but I would certainly wish to try their newer 787 at some point, although I'm not sure I would change in Vienna just in order to do so. Well done, David, for a fantastic and eye opening report this time.
MrSnout5 I agree 100% , it would take a great deal for me to consider any other airline , like you we travel LHR-BKK-LHR every year and always love the service from EVA Air.
EVA has been running aggressive ad campaigns in my country.
Thank God they have a good product to back that up.
Thanks for this report as always!
@Lee Claxton its taiwan. China dont claim
yes
@@hamdenmohammad6934 china airlines is a taiwanese company. state owned
EVA is one of the best. And Taiwan is a great tourist destination too. I haven't been there, but my equally well-travelled brother has, and he says it the best. Apart from Japan, that is.
Is this a bad time to mention EVA is owned by Evergreen?
@@idanceforpennies281 Suez Canal block lol
A very nice review. I recently flew EVA business BKK-LHR-BKK. Some of my thoughts :
- Ticket was reasonable and towards the lower end of the scale, with the benefit of a direct flight to LHR versus numerous European/Middle-East transit options.
- Your hard product looked different, on my flight middle seats were aligned straight but window seats angled. I flew out in middle and back at window.
- Overall hard product was very comfortable, on window seats the leg cubbyhole when sleeping was a little tight.
- Loved the 1-2-1 configuration, a sense of space and privacy in all seats. Hopefully, this will continue to become more common in business class.
- Lounge at BKK was good. At LHR, I was instructed on boarding pass to go to Air Canada lounge, this was a shame as I had read that EVA business could use any of the Star Alliance lounges there. The Air Canada lounge was distinctly average and disappointing.
- Personally not that bothered with in- flight food but must say it was very good.
- Customer service on board was exceptional . Discreet, polite & professional.
- On the outbound flight, they appeared to run out of beer within a couple of hours of take-off and we were offered some kind of weird Taiwanese jasmine tea-beer hybrid instead 😄. Not ideal. Also kicking myself for forgetting to try the famous Evergeen Special cocktail 😢
In conclusion, probably the overall best direct flight option for BKK-LHR and a very enjoyable journey.
I would still say Emirates is my overall favourite business class, (although I note their prices are noticeably creeping up ex-BKK ) but I would put EVA business ahead of others such as Turkish, Thai, Korean, KLM & Lufthansa.
That's some proper Business Class
Unlike on some other allegedly "5 star" airlines...
I saw a trip report of just how bad *Emirates* has gotten as of late (super rude staff and inedible meals on a Bangkok to Dubai flight also on Business Class).
@@odeiraoloap More talking about lame Luf...sa, EK is not rated 5* anyways.
Wait you mean United isn't 5 Star? Lol
Paolo Ariedo mytrips?
Yea, L...a, the 5 star airline with 2-2-2 config for long haul business... What a joke
12:52 you can see the professionalism in her eyes
I worked in Taiwan on the construction of the Taiwan High Speed Rail, Eva Air were part of that company so all our flights were with them. We flew premium economy and with air miles we could up grade. If we bought our own tickets we got an automatic up grade, in the four years I was there I mostly flew business class, though it was not as nice as the present day version.
I now live in Vietnam and fly Emirates to the UK every 3 or 4 years and spoil myself by flying Business class, they operate the B777 for the Saigon to Dubai leg and it's very similar to Eva's, but the crème la crème is the A380 for the Dubai to Birmingham leg wow what an aeroplane.
In the UK and many other destination there is a complementary limo service from and to the airport for business class passengers, plus a speedy check in and short cut to security checks.
I do miss Eva Air though and especially all the crew members who lived in the same complex as me.
Good Moaning Vietnam - I live in Bangkok and have used Emirates for years into BHX but their prices to Brum are now ridiculous, 50%+ more than London/Manchester. Is this the same out from HCM ? If not, maybe I will take a connection via Vietnam 😁
@@blakevincent5786 Havn't priced it lately but have you priced Qatar?
Very stylish. The VIP terminal looks like a James Bond set from back in the day. Great!
La Grande Dame! Wow. EVA still serving some of the finest champagnes in J, after all these years. The food looks top notch too. Can't wait to try them!
I was in Vienna and is a really nice country and the airport it's so big,And I never hear EVA air
Happy new year and Happy Christmas 💖👏🏻🥂🍾🎅🏻
Absolutely loved it. Although I'm not enthused about premium classes, because of the exorbitant prices, this video was magnificent. Thank you for sharing.
I very nearly booked swiss air to fly to Vienna from Hong Kong via Zurich, on their old A340 aircraft, and with seats that are either blocked for their premium members or PAID to reserve. After watching this and checked out the very attractive price, I've decided to stick to EVA instead. Even if that means I had to fly into Bangkok on a separate ticket, still works out quite reasonable, and almost same as Swiss all the way, but your get Asian FA who normally are nicer than the western ones, plus u can't beat a nice 787-9, 1 2 1 configuration (aisle access everyone), pyjama and all that! A shame they no longer give out the rimova kit, they were fabulous and so collectible.
Maybe try the Brand new Airline Starlux when it opens
14:41 That’s the airport with the golf course in between the runways!!
That's Don Muang Airport
@@flightsofthepast7609 - Suvanibhumi also has a golf course . . .
Geoff Burns at the foot of RWY 01L if I’m not mistaken. I always see it on approach to Suvarnabhumi
14:50 is my favourite sight - that distinctive snaking slip road off the Bangkok-Chon Buri motorway means just under one minute to touchdown.
EVA air is a 5 star arirline. Its absolutely amazing. I think I should make a video on "top 10 five star arirline".
Yes Eva Air from Taiwan is better than Air China
@@agiagustus1302 Of Course
So did they pay Skytrax for the honor (like what other people are alleging with some other Airlines)?
Paolo Ariedo probably yes but they deserve it...
@@n_chee4306 Yes i know that, i don't like Airlines from Chinese !
My man David rocking some nice brown leather shoes to go with his business class ticket. Sweet!
Business casual - The best way to fly Business class. :-)
I thought the same thing, we are used to the brown boots LOL
👍🏻 to David for dressing for Business Class. The last flight I was on Swiss ZRH-LAX, the 30 something across the aisle from me sported shorts, flip flops, and a baseball cap which he never removed for the entire 11 hour flight. Seriously. 🙄 I want to say ... dude you’re not taking a Greyhound Bus. Dress appropriately. 🧐
"nice!
Early! Always enjoy your videos :) Love from New Zealand!
Although I been on their business class only once...my majority of their flights were on economy . Next one next month...and I must say it's hard to find faults with this airline. They are superb even in economy. I always enjoy their hospitality...thank you for a great video...although I am bias being a Singaporean and loving SQ ..eva is one of my favorites...
EVA AIR is so cool! I would like to try it! Thanks for showing me this report!
Apart from the q suite in qatar.. this is by far the best business class product I have seen.
Great video like always guys, only flew on the 787 twice before but hoping for many more in the future :)
EVA air is absolutely outstanding!!
IMHO, best business class in the world. Nobody serves better Champagnes on business class than EVA Laurel class.
Welcome to Thailand เที่ยวให้สนุกน่ะค่ะ
I saw your plane taking off, A great wing view, A great trip report
Great review as always David...the VIP service, although very good...is VERY expensive..almost a $1000 (Australian) which could probably buy you an economy ticket return on the entire flight !! Lovely take off vision and sound from Vienna !! No shortage of food on this flight !! I agree with your comment at the end of the video...great flight and a great review as always David !! Well done mate and here's to more great flights in 2020 !!
Another class video love the work that you do
That take off scene though! P.S. I still have that as my wallpaper on my phone!
Thanks again for your videos!!
while it is nice to look at business class - (setting up an envy chain of desire), the reality is the majority of us don't get to travel Business class so a more accurate measurement of EVA air flight experience would be economy class. (Still it is always nice to see how the wealthy travel) And may I recommend a quality system of rating. I know every flight can be different, but if you set a standard rating for those fixed things offered by all airlines such as quality of seat, seat pitch, friendliness of Staff/Flight Attendants, economy food, comfort. noise level. Variety of UEFI offerings, Cleanliness of cabin.. etc... would be good. As a foot note, EVA used to fly into NZAA, but stopped a number of years ago - but China Airlines still flies to Taipei via Brisbane from NZAA.
Ironically, AIR New Zealand is still using one of EVA's 777 300's on lease to compensate for the downtime of their 787-900 RR fitted Dreamliners. (as of 1/2020)
What an amazing experience and what a superb meal you were offered! Mama mia! I really have to try EVA's business class on long haul! Thanks for the report :) Oh please, don't skip the wine list next time, thank you!
A great Video on what looks like a five star product
Wow I really enjoy all ur videos, just subscribed... All those different cuisines and way of presenting.
Thank you for this video. Totally enjoyed the experience.
Great review and awesome business class product. I did notice how loud the cabin noise is though..
Guys this is the best aviation channel on youtube! Your passion about flying really does come through. Big fan :D keep up the great work!
Ps. David you're so cute when you pat the things you show us, like "yeah pillow, good boi", "blanket you're a good boi too", "and you too, amenity kit" :D so cute
The landing nostalgic music always makes me feel home
Eva and Cathay are the best airlines in the world💕
Cathay businesses is not meet my expectations for the last five years, food is just served like economics plus . Going down hill, that why I changed to fly EVA . Food and service is much enjoyable. Only I need to get connected flights to HKG
Completed report...excellence service
Those meal services were very substantial!
nice! think the catering is great
Awesome roar of the engine
Such a huge airport and mind blowing tripreport I've ever seen. 👌👌✌✌.
Beautiful shot at 7:56 !
The engine doesn't make loud noise. So good!
17:41 Very nice Thai greeting! :D
Btw, that was a great Business Class product and service from Eva Air!
Awsome man i realy like that
I always loved my EVA Airways flights. The service is superior to what I experience with most Western flights.
Looks delightful...
BR is the cheapest 5-stars airline I think. I usually pick it on flights to HKG, SIN, BKK, and CRK if it is available. SQ, KE are way more expensive; CX, OZ are slightly more expensive.
Merry Christmas David it’s been a while hope you had a pleasant flight .
Incredible service
Amazing bro
I think EVA should change out the business class seats on their 777-300ERs to these ones in their 787-9s.
5th freedom flight in Business Class, nice.
I recently flew on the exact same plane from munich to taipei😊
Five star coverage
Good looked really nice 😊
A channel that makes videos for airplanes and the video starts with trains 😂😂
Good old ÖBB 🚂 shown at the beginning 😋.
Tbh this was the best business class seat
David knows how to travel in style
Never miss an upload
Sehr cooles Video, das Frühstück sah irgendwie seltsam aus.
Hast du Info´s erhalten was es war?
I like flying Eva Air. Really good business class product. The reason why they provided you with the VIP Service Lounge is because the Star Alliance Lounges at Vienna Airport both for Business Class Passengers and Senator *Alliance Gold run by Austrian Airlines are nothing short of embarrassing particularly the food offerings. And that's their hub! Definitely not a good start for a trip.
I don't know when you visited Vienna for the last time, but in the past two years Austrian has significantly improved the food offering in their lounge. I have critized them in the past for the lack of hot meals and since around a year, hot meals are always provided in the lounge.
Also, EVA Air uses Vienna Airport's own lounge, not the Austrian lounge.
@@simply_aviation So what did you find in terms of hot meals? A hot meal or two per se does not make for quality. Unfortunately, I have to use these lounges often enough. There is no significant difference to Vienna Airport's lounges, i.e. they are more or less the same.
@@classics39 I disagree. Vienna Airport's lounges don't offer a hot breakfast, but Austrian's lounges do. They provide scrambled eggs which I find are one of the best I have tried yet and all other dishes they offer during the day are made by Do&Co and are thus high-quality and taste good. I have not yet tried a meal in an Austrian lounge which I did not enjoy. But Vienna Airport's own lounges offer food with less quality, less selection of dishes and no hot breakfast which I very much dislike.
The function of the engine is Very good 👍
A great video nice to see you partake in some alcohol it finishes it off nicely one of your reviewers never has anything but soft drinks which spoils the whole business class experience
7:55 was my phones wallpaper. I found it on IG
Good tripreport and Eva air is a good Asian airline
12:41 put the traditional delicatessens into the congee if you don't want plain congee. Try it out next time if you see this set up. The menu probably didn't translate very well in describing how to eat those delicatessens. A better translation would be: congee garnishes.
Nice shoes, niiiiice.
You r the best
Fifth Freedom of flight. Interesting.
Prefers this over their reverse herringbone - a lot more comfortable
Yo David and Felix you guys are the best
Very Nice Airline's ❤❤👏😘💖
Its been a while since David did business class review.
Will you try starlux airline?A new Taiwan based airline start service in January 2020
Great video but really struggled with the white text blended in alot so struggled to keep up with it.
So much better than BA!
777's Biz Class is superior than the 787, imho. The middle seat modules are more intimate for couples or business clients that travel duo. There's more individual space allotted, as the aircraft is set up for First Class flyers in front. The 787 is a step down as the cabin is a true Biz Class, with no First class. Obviously, this was a cost cutting measure. The 777 cabin has two sections, and I often have flown when the forward section was not sold out, so that the second section was empty. This worked out in my favour at times as my wife and I were the only passengers in there.... and we were served by a staff of four which was the normal complement for both sections.
Nice
VIP equals Very expensive...but very convenient yikes.... I like your style of aviation review....want a fascinating North American destination fly in and out of BZN here in Montana, served by Alaska Delta American Frontier United Jetblue Allegiant...with amazing number of non stops to places like NY California Texas Atlanta....always blows me away i can fly non stop from Montana to NYC
I love haagen dazs ice cream macadamia 🤩🤩🤩
How was the lamb? Also, i thought the sky lights was only an Emirates thing, i guess not lol.
The GE powered 787 is pretty quiet but it's no way near as quiet as the XWB's on the A350-1000's...... end of.
I've been flying with EVA in every cabin class and every equipment that was used between VIE and BKK over the last 10 years (A330, B777 and B787). EVA economy is at least as good as every ohters airline on this route. EVAs Premium Eco is just great, but has been a bit overpriced in the last years. And EVA business (Royal Laurel) is just a great product, that doen't need to hide from other airlines services. But since I've been able to fly one leg (BKK-DOH) in Qatars Q-Suite, I simply have to give the "best business class" to Qatar. If other airlines would adopt this konfiguration, there would be no more need for first class. Just my 2Cents.
The Vienna S-Bahn is very loud. Who made the trains?
hahaha that “fruit” in the center is actually a salty fermented tofu 12:48
Yes what I’m asking for
Not gonna lie that is one soft landing.
I guess that is not some fruit in the center, but preserved tofu using red distiller grains (lees).
The amenity pouch isn't that nice & stylish but one think is great about it it come with two packs of amenity pouch .
I agree that the content werent great but I was amazed that the pouches themselves were Ferragamo, one of the most famous and exclusive italian designers.
The next day, on the plane: Good morning to you my friend
die frage ist, lohnt siche mehr als Eco wirklich beim fliegen? ich sehe da keinen anreiz bei den Preisen, aber gut ich bin auch n armer schlucker der sich nie für die kohle nen flug leisten würde wenn ich in die selbe richtung vermutlich 3-4x weniger zahen kann
12:46 you made me miss Taiwan with that description. Fish floss, pickled greens, and braised pork (i think) are absolutely amazing. You’re supposed to have the fish floss and pickles as sort of an accompaniment to the plain porridge. Still, a flight which bats emirates right out of the fucking park!
EVA do offer a good product, their economy, premium economy and business products offer good value at a good price point, the aircraft are always spotlessly clean , seats comfortable in all classes and the food is also very good. IFE is decent, and the items such as headphones etc all of good quality.Their premium economy is arguably one of the best out there, however, sadly their customer service on the ground and in the London office is nothing short of abysmal.
Their time keeping out of LHR in recent years was awful, on one occasion we had a flight cancelled , the staff at LHR we’re simply not interested and didn’t turn up until 18:00, yet the London office knew about the cancellation in the morning as BR067 had not yet left. Leading up to the current C-19 outbreak, they wouldn’t answer the phones , they just kept ringing, neither do they have any email facility or address to contact EVA customer service on. Awful, simply awful for a 5 star airline to have such shocking Customer service.
I used to fly EVA premium economy a lot, SEA-BKK. Tried their business class BKK-TPE-SEA and was very disappointed. First they held everyone up from boarding the plane so a VIP could board. The crew lied and said she was an inspector, but inspectors don’t carry Gucci bags and duty free. When the seat was in the sleeping configuration, the footwell was very tiny. Definitely made for tiny Asian feet, not larger western feet. I couldn’t sleep as a result. The food menu was exclusively seafood and vegetarian. I’m allergic to seafood and don’t like vegetables, so I was out of luck. Crew was unhelpful, so I basically snacked the entire way. As a result, despite being an EVA fan for 10+ years, I’ll never fly them again n