CHINA AIRLINES A350 Economy Class【Trip Report: Taipei to Saigon】Perfection?

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  • čas přidán 10. 07. 2024
  • What's it like flying China Airlines on their new A350s in Economy Class? Check out this comprehensive trip report and review to experience the full flight and find out if China Airlines really is the incredible airline that they are known to be.
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    -Full New Economy Class Seat Tour
    -In Flight Meal (Lunch Service)
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    0:00 Intro
    00:25 Boarding Pass
    00:55 Welcome to Taipei
    01:19 Airport Exterior & Check In Hall
    02:08 China Airlines Check in
    03:17 China Airlines Business Class Lounge
    04:55 Departure Hall Impressions
    05:41 China Airlines Route Map
    06:18 First View of Our Aircraft
    07:21 Our Gate
    07:37 Boarding & Flight Stats
    07:58 First Impressions On Board
    08:14 Full Economy Seat & Features Tour
    10:22 Safety Video, Push Back, & Taxi
    11:20 Take Off Routing, Spool Up, Take Off & Airport Stats
    12:15 Today’s Route
    12:25 In Flight Comforts
    12:51 On Board Entertainment
    13:10 Full Meal Service
    13:47 Ten Second Toilet Tour
    14:14 Descending into Saigon
    14:58 Final Approach, Airport Stats & Landing
    16:48 Deplaning & Arrival
    17:40 The Flip Flop Score
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Komentáře • 257

  • @ForeverBlue1989
    @ForeverBlue1989 Před 9 měsíci +51

    I flew with China Airlines on a recent trip from San Francisco to Taipei in August. I was highly impressed by their ground staff, in-flight cuisine, entertainment options, and, above all, their attentive and friendly cabin crew. I wholeheartedly recommend China Airlines to anyone.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +3

      Me too! 😊 Thanks for watching 🩴

    • @cosmicadventurer1999
      @cosmicadventurer1999 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thanks for your recommendation. I will consider them as I search for future flights.

  • @ardianworld4129
    @ardianworld4129 Před 9 měsíci +9

    Aesthetics wise, China Airlines has the most breathtaking interior, lounge in Taipei and livery around. Absolutely love it!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Agree! Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @isaac_609
    @isaac_609 Před 9 měsíci +17

    So glad you enjoyed the flight with China Airlines! As a frequent flier with China Airlines from LAX-TPE, they never seem to disappoint! The food is spectacular, the cabin crew is amazingly attentive, and the seats are pretty comfortable. Hope you come back to Taiwan again!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Always love my time in Taiwan! Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @liewjiashi
    @liewjiashi Před 9 měsíci +17

    Recently on board on CI , KUL - TPE on their B777, I am totally amazed on the economy seat and cabin they offered. The cabin is really cozy and roomy with the wooden design, and perfect cabin service. Food is superbly delicious, and the seat recline is very generous. I would say this 4 hour flight is amazing!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +3

      Agree! Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @user-tm9ic3et9x
    @user-tm9ic3et9x Před 9 měsíci +32

    I think the Taiwanese airlines truly represent and reflect the country itself; clean, efficient and understated customer service. Like Taiwan, everything just seemlessly works!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +5

      I’d have to agree here! Thanks for watching 🩴

    • @louisbosco3536
      @louisbosco3536 Před 9 měsíci +2

      Taiwan isn't china

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +5

      Enlighten us, who said it was?

    • @user-tm9ic3et9x
      @user-tm9ic3et9x Před 9 měsíci

      🤣

    • @SakuraSakura8596
      @SakuraSakura8596 Před 8 měsíci

      @@louisbosco3536Did anyone mention China here? Hello? As a Taiwanese, I am very disappoint about your language skills🙂

  • @PokeyJr12
    @PokeyJr12 Před 7 měsíci +3

    I flew China Airlines in 2016 from Vancouver to Kagoshima Japan. Best Airline. Unfortunately after covid they stopped flying to Kagoshima.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 7 měsíci

      I'm sure they'll be back!

  • @xavieryang5849
    @xavieryang5849 Před 7 měsíci +4

    As a Taiwanese, thank you for loving China Airlines and glad that you are enjoy a good flight!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 7 měsíci

      Thanks very much 🙏🏻

  • @stevene465
    @stevene465 Před 9 měsíci +5

    I flew them from Sydney in j class and they were “ fantastic” efficient service , very clean and comfortable equipment and staff were very polite - great review - it’s greet you gave them such high praise - I sort of laughed and thought isn’t this what economy service used to be like

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Luckily there are still a few 'fantastic' carriers left! Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @LoneStarFlightReviews
    @LoneStarFlightReviews Před 9 měsíci +15

    I must say CI along with other Taiwan-based carriers are extremely underrated. Never been on all of them, but I surely have a dream to try CI, BR, and JX one day.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +1

      They certainly are! Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @tokenindian3851
    @tokenindian3851 Před 9 měsíci +8

    Certainly didn't expect China Airlines to be your first perfect score, but I can see why! Great video as always.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +1

      My third actually 😉… but I too didn’t expect this to be one of them. Thanks for watching 🩴

    • @tokenindian3851
      @tokenindian3851 Před 9 měsíci

      Looking forward to the new India reviews! @@tfft

  • @maxwelljacobfriedman3567
    @maxwelljacobfriedman3567 Před 9 měsíci +6

    China Airlines was the last airline I flew with just as COVID was closing the world down. It was me and about 30 others on the entire flight to LGW. I've always wanted to fly with them again.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks for sharing ✈️

  • @ryansofly
    @ryansofly Před 9 měsíci +11

    I absolutely love how the Taiwanese have embraced the dark moody stylish decor ideas which is so unlike a typical Chinese undertone of bright red and gold. And I think China Airlines and Starlux have some of the world's most beautiful premium cabins ever. I'm excited as next week I'll fly CI on their A350 in business class for the first time. I cannot wait! I used to fly them a lot on my younger years between SIN HKG when they were still in their blue red stripes... so I've done their A300s and 747SPs to death. Lol yes I'm that old. Asian full service carriers tend to have top notch catering. Did you fly this route in Feb Mar? I did a similar routing ICN HKG BKK, and the smog literally stretched from Hong Kong to Bangkok. Lol... enjoyed the video as always!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Yup! Had no idea (until someone mentioned it in a comment) that the CI Interiors, Business Class Lounge and Hotel Proverbs (my previous video) were all the same designer haha. Explains a lot lol. Thanks for watching 🩴

    • @geofferychang8713
      @geofferychang8713 Před 9 měsíci +3

      😂 I would say the lack of bright red with Taiwanese version of China is because we've never had some cultural redefining events, say Cultural Revolution, so we don't feel the needs to overcompensate our "Chinese-ness" lol

    • @ryansofly
      @ryansofly Před 9 měsíci +3

      @@geofferychang8713 hahahaha that makes sense, actually!

  • @magnustan841
    @magnustan841 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Modern China Airlines aircraft simply have the classiest, nicest and most warming interior colour schemes. I love it so much, I tried to model my new bedroom with the same ambience. I’d say I was 60% successful.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      I'm curious to know what 60% China Airlines looks like 😅

  • @josephchien7999
    @josephchien7999 Před 9 měsíci +7

    Amazing review!! As a Taiwanese and also a big fan of China Airline. So glad that you enjoyed the flight with them!
    Also looking forward to your future reviews on BR, JX.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks very much 🙏🏻

  • @owenlangdale8836
    @owenlangdale8836 Před 9 měsíci +7

    Flew with them PE from AMS to BNE twice in 2019. Excellent service and hard product. Last minute flight in 2009 in economy on an old 747 was appalling in every respect. New aircraft, service levels and general management is very evident today. They are contemplating a name change...not sure how advanced this is. Great review. Thanks from Brisbane.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +2

      The stiff completion between China Airlines and EVA (and now Starlux) over the past years has seen both airlines significantly up their game over the past decade. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @bernardszeto2064
    @bernardszeto2064 Před 5 měsíci +3

    It helps that Vietnam Airlines is in the same alliance to fill the plane, especially if they have double daily!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 5 měsíci

      It does, but SGN and HAN have very (very) little transit traffic. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @boweihuang.8881
    @boweihuang.8881 Před 9 měsíci +15

    As a Taiwanese, thank you for your great praise of Taiwan’s airline. I’d love to see your future video on flying with Starlux Airlines!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +3

      Booked for next year! Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @Azian2DaMax
    @Azian2DaMax Před 6 měsíci +2

    I flew LAX-BKK and LAX-SGN, both via TPE, on BR and CI over the last year and I gotta hand it to them. Hands down THE best economy experience I've had on a long-haul flight. What stood out to me the most was the comfort of the seat and the in-flight meal service. Both were fantastic!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 6 měsíci

      Yes, they know how to do it well! Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @premiumpaper57
    @premiumpaper57 Před 9 měsíci +6

    CI has always been good with its soft product. It's just too bad most people focus on the Middle Eastern Carriers. Nice videos mate, love watching them!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thanks for watching 🩴

    • @EpicThe112
      @EpicThe112 Před 9 měsíci

      Correct, and there are also Asian carriers from countries around Taiwan that offer Middle Eastern carriers' level of service. These are JL/NH🇯🇵KE/OZ🇰🇷 CX🇭🇰 SQ followed by HU Skyteam Alliance MU FM/MF🇨🇳 GA from Indonesia.

  • @COASTER1921
    @COASTER1921 Před 9 měsíci +3

    I took this exact route just under two months ago in economy. The China airlines routing had 2 layovers rather than a single one for the same price, but given China airlines reputation I took it. And wow, was it impressive for economy. Good service even in the last last row, good IFE, good seats, and great catering from TPE. For a smaller person like me their standard economy is better than domestic US business class. And the Oriental lounge in TPE was quite good for a priority pass lounge, even considering the higher standard in Asia.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      Two layovers on China Airlines... I reckon you were going to/coming from AKL haha. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @jimmyjames6492
    @jimmyjames6492 Před 9 měsíci +5

    Another airline to add to my list of "must try". Thanks for the info + video!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @andy-kai-chan
    @andy-kai-chan Před 9 měsíci +2

    Another great review, as always. I used to flying between Taipei and Hanoi once every few months. This video brought back many happy memories.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Certainly a great route to fly them on. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @StevenJiaWeiXU
    @StevenJiaWeiXU Před 9 měsíci +6

    Maybe China Airlines is the only airlines that gets the full marks throughout your trip reports so far, Kevin? I travelled with CI3/CI4 on their routes between San Francisco and Taipei Taoyuan a lot before, their Premium Economy class and Business Class were really fantastic products at that time, so I fully agree with you!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +1

      China Airlines is my third 100/100 😉

    • @bernardtan3639
      @bernardtan3639 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Kevin, Thank You for sharing this interesting vlog. Have not taken China Airlines for some time now. Hope to get another opportunity to board one of their flights again soon. Looking forward to your next sharing.

  • @roybackhouse117
    @roybackhouse117 Před 9 měsíci +1

    100%. Wow. I’ve now watched lots of your content. 100% subscribed. 100% looking forward to the next one. I know your content is unbiased and honest. You really don’t have to point it out. But I suppose it helps with algorithms.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +1

      You may know it already, but a first time viewer doesn’t 😉 Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @andreasplus
    @andreasplus Před 9 měsíci +2

    Hi Kevin, I have to say it's astounding how much information your videos provide and of course the quality of filming...I hope you travel through the other parts of the world as well..Europe maybe? Thanks for your good work!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      I have many Europe videos on the channel already, but yes- plenty of Europe videos coming later this year and next. Thanks very much 🙏🏻

  • @uncleken3599
    @uncleken3599 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I love CI, their crew are amazing! One of the warmest in the sky 🫶🏼

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @samirabdulla9931
    @samirabdulla9931 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thank you for the tremendous effort you are making in providing high-quality content. I thank you once again for the translation service into all languages. I wish you success and good luck.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 8 měsíci

      Happy to do the translations. Takes me 15 mins per video and it boggles my mind that more creators don’t do the same. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @m3andchip5
    @m3andchip5 Před 9 měsíci +5

    Just in time, I'm about to fly this route in 2 weeks time (though in J lol)
    Glad to see you had an awesome experience. I definitely do agree that Taiwanese airlines (especially in my experiences with CI and BR) are one of the best to fly in as their service standards and product offerings are top notch!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Enjoy your trip 🗺️

  • @sidthekid4730
    @sidthekid4730 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Nice video 📹. Your channel descriptions are very thorough & well explained. Always enjoy 😉; well wishes 😊

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks very much 🙏🏻

  • @adam.dzwoniarek72
    @adam.dzwoniarek72 Před 9 měsíci +1

    The hard product, the interior look out of the ordinary. I've never seen that before. A great trip report

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks very much 🙏🏻

  • @kevincandra751
    @kevincandra751 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Im obsessed with your channel ! Just had my stay at Andaz Bali & Apurva Kempinski … thanks for the detail & well put review …

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks very much 🙏🏻 Hope you enjoyed your stay!

  • @jkt7774
    @jkt7774 Před 9 měsíci +3

    China airlines has been my fav airline from South East Asia to USA

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +2

      The Taiwanese carriers certainly have a decent grip on the market. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @user-yt2se7kp8f
    @user-yt2se7kp8f Před 9 měsíci +2

    Thank you for the video. I’ll share it with my wife. She is a flight attendant of China airline.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Thanks very much 🙏🏻

  • @Tom-ps6io
    @Tom-ps6io Před 9 měsíci +1

    Fantastic review! I had exactly the same meal and it was the best meal I ever had in economy on a flight ever.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @iamsheng
    @iamsheng Před 9 měsíci +2

    I also fly with China Airlines from TPE - SGN many times. Great experience!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @jenniferrahman6960
    @jenniferrahman6960 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Its a stunning looking cabin and food and service to match - just perfect👌💯😊

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Agree! Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @AccessDEANied
    @AccessDEANied Před měsícem +2

    just flew SGN-TPE-LAX economy. i was surprised how much leg room i had at 5'11"!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před měsícem

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @_v.j_
    @_v.j_ Před 9 měsíci +1

    really enjoyed this one.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Appreciate that! Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @waynec5208
    @waynec5208 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Great content as always. Commenting for the algorithm.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks very much 🙏🏻

  • @peteholding338
    @peteholding338 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Nice review, thanks.❤✈

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thanks very much 🙏🏻

  • @transa0710
    @transa0710 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Never flew China Airlines.....I will someday, thanks for the video.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @gtr603
    @gtr603 Před 9 měsíci +2

    G'day Flip Flop, this review certainly has gotten me a little excited, as I have redeemed some Qantas points to fly J class from BNE to LAX via TPE early next year. And the wrap you've given on economy, it seems I certainly have a lot to look forward too. Cheers

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      Qantas points for a China Airlines ticket- there's a combo I didn't know was possible! Do you mind mentioning how many points were required?

    • @gtr603
      @gtr603 Před 9 měsíci

      @@tfft Around 150K + $250

  • @hacking.handwinding
    @hacking.handwinding Před 9 měsíci +1

    Great report!
    Oh... DEL to SIN in Suites on SQ next! Looking forward to seeing this one. Will be doing this in the opposite direction in November!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      Hope you enjoy it!

  • @aquahoward2581
    @aquahoward2581 Před 9 měsíci +2

    So glad you tried it out! I prefer EVA air but i always fly with china airlines, and flew them 4 times in August!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +1

      I prefer BR for business and CI for Economy and Prem Eco!

  • @Thongger
    @Thongger Před 9 měsíci +2

    I flew china airlines (business) from KL Taipei Sanfranciso . A wonderful experience and the lounge in Taipei is fantastic as well; along with not being to hefty on the price tag

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @oblongmusic3389
    @oblongmusic3389 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Nice one Kevin.. it’s always refreshing when a carrier bothers to get ‘cattle class’ right .. also refreshing when a CZcamsr reports on ‘cc’ , and not always on the premium cabins .. 👍… I’d be interested to see a report on their long haul experience.. I’m talking 12 hours plus .. but so far I’m sold on them .. I’ve been a committed EVA Air fan for a long time .. maybe it ultimately boils down to the relevant prices at booking time ..? 😅.. 🙏

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +1

      I'd argue that it always, without exception, boils down to the prices at booking time- regardless of route or carrier lol. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @jitkasemt.9548
    @jitkasemt.9548 Před 9 měsíci +2

    China Airlines must be really great to get perfect score from you. Nice review and than you krub.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +2

      ขอบคุณที่รับชม 🙏🏼

  • @Shaddyboy
    @Shaddyboy Před 9 měsíci +2

    Flying China airlines in december Amsterdam-Taipei :)

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Enjoy your trip 🗺️

  • @alfandytansyafri5280
    @alfandytansyafri5280 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I think they have the best A350 interior!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @AeroTravels
    @AeroTravels Před 9 měsíci +1

    Top relaxing report!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thanks very much 🙏🏻

    • @AeroTravels
      @AeroTravels Před 9 měsíci

      Very welcome
      @@tfft

  • @Ananth8193
    @Ananth8193 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Awesome video man..yeah i too that the same

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks very much 🙏🏻

  • @gunvaldsandhaland7757
    @gunvaldsandhaland7757 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I Have Try Out China Airlines From Amsterdam-Taipei In All Calls Like All The Product.Great Trip Report

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks very much 🙏🏻

  • @Rushi1523
    @Rushi1523 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Fantastic video china air have a nice journey

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @ozsmiley07
    @ozsmiley07 Před 9 měsíci +3

    I think you were a bit harsh on your score...I would've given China Airlines 100/10 after my recent flight experience with them. The inflight service, comfort and amazing staff outweigh the budget friendly ticket prices.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Either you have an incredibly dry sense of humor or... you didn't actually watch the video lol.

  • @shakesnbake
    @shakesnbake Před 9 měsíci +1

    Wow! I've never seen a 💯 since I've been watching your videos :)

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +1

      There are a few out there :) Thanks for watching 🩴

    • @shakesnbake
      @shakesnbake Před 9 měsíci

      I'll go through the back catalog to find them :)@@tfft

  • @pearlhorse2652
    @pearlhorse2652 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I am glad you have video for economy class, because not all viewers can afford business or first class

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @brettj2898
    @brettj2898 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Great overview, thanks! Have been tempted to try them on their daily BNE-AKL service - might have to give them a go. That airport lounge looked really nice and love the aircraft cabin finishes. What's your thoughts on a side by side comparison of CI & SQ Y class seat on the A350? I love SQ but their Y seats on the A350 are truly horrible for anything over 2 hours

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      I've only been in the SQ Y seat on their regional A350 (but was also recently in the 777 Y seat) and yes I agree, their seats are surprisingly very tight and cramped. Surprises me that an airline like SQ wouldn't at least offer a few forward rows with 10cm of extra pitch or something similar. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @DeniseSommerRoque
    @DeniseSommerRoque Před 9 měsíci +1

    Wow….bravo China Airlines 👏🏼 I couldn’t really tell, but were these economy slimline seats? They usually sit and look very uncomfortable …. Thank you for another great review, looking forward to the upcoming India content 🙏🏼🤩

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +2

      They were… let’s say modern comfort slimline. They were certainly on the slimmer side but had good quality firm padding. Reminds me of AF’s new A220 seat comfort wise. Thanks as always for your support 🙏🏻

  • @johnwick860
    @johnwick860 Před 2 měsíci +1

    elite status pays off

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 2 měsíci

      Sure does.

  • @user-ki7el6lw7q
    @user-ki7el6lw7q Před 9 měsíci +1

    I flew them recently in business. I found the cabin temperature incredibly hot for an overnight flight. Asked crew twice to make it cooler, but still didn’t get cooler.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      Typical for an East Asian carrier, I find. I always travel with a mini USB fan for such flights. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @PH-tv9zs
    @PH-tv9zs Před 9 měsíci +2

    China Airlines A350/ Boeing 777 interiors , the terminal 1 lounge as well as hotel Proverbs were all done by a famous interior designer in Taiwan ( Ray Chen 陳瑞憲 ) !

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      Yes, I've since learned this! Thanks for sharing ✈️

  • @weibinglee5297
    @weibinglee5297 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Tqvm for another good review, Kevin. More importantly, Tqvm for informing us that the passport control at the Saigon airport takes 1 hour to get through! Horrendous!!!😱😱😱

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Sometimes an hour, sometimes 10 seconds. Luck of the draw. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @christang4922
    @christang4922 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the report. Quite surprise that Im aslo an EP but never got the same treat, esp during my recent flights to Hong Kong. Btw, which devices u used for filming and editting? Thanks

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      All iPhones and iMovie. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @um8440
    @um8440 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Ill be the judge of that, i will be taking the same flight in a few months.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 8 měsíci

      Ok Mr. Judge lol

  • @pizzaearthpancakesandother2549

    Without being jocular, facetious or hyperbolic I can truly say that Mr Flippity Floppity AKA Kevin is proof that you don't have to be a type A personality to be a Taipei personality, although I do think he may be a Chinese government plant working to aggrandize Chinese and Taiwanese air carriers.
    Great job brother!
    Cheers and I'll get back to my beer ;)

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      Took me a moment, but I got there haha. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @charliebrown5
    @charliebrown5 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank you ✈️

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @MrTomcat104
    @MrTomcat104 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Kevin, you should do a comparison of the two major Taiwanese airlines: China Airlines vs EVA. Both offer excellent onboard product and service. But what's the relevant differences between the two for the passenger?

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      Comparison videos are coming next year, but not necessarily for the Taiwanese carriers, yet at least. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @RobBread1
    @RobBread1 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Wow! a perfect score. I may try them in the future. Too bad my next flight to TPE will be on STARLUX from LAX to TPE
    And also want to add. Congrats to China Airlines you actually have a working purser 🤣🤣🤣

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      Flying Starlux is not exactly something to feel bad about haha. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @howardcobb4656
    @howardcobb4656 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Great review and enjoyable watch. I only fly economy so these reviews are the best. I’m too cheap to pay for business flights - to me paying extra for a better tv dinner is not worth it.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +3

      I just pay extra for the space and comfort. Anything else is just a bonus. But when the economy product is this good, it makes it less necessary. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @isaacflyaway
    @isaacflyaway Před 9 měsíci +5

    I'm glad to see how China Airlines has improved over the years. I hope to fly with them someday to compare the difference between other Taiwanese Airlines like Starlux! :)

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @rais1953
    @rais1953 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I looked with interest at the China Airlines route map when you displayed it. Sadly Australia’s fourth major airport isn't on it. Taipei and Perth are in the same time zone but if I wanted to fly with China Airlines I'd have to fly east across two time zones first.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @ressarest_
    @ressarest_ Před 9 měsíci +2

    After this video, I think I have to try again fly with China Airlines. Last flight with them not too pleasant experience compare to your video.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @maitreyabhattacharya
    @maitreyabhattacharya Před 9 měsíci +1

    Fantastic video! Which other videos got a 100/100 score?

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      You have to go look through all of my videos to find them :)
      Kidding. COMO Uma Ubud and EVA Air 787 VIE-TOE

    • @maitreyabhattacharya
      @maitreyabhattacharya Před 9 měsíci

      @@tfft Oh yes, I remember. Eva Air got 2 bonus points for good baggage handling

  • @polymathauthor7806
    @polymathauthor7806 Před 9 měsíci +2

    100/100!

  • @ceevee369
    @ceevee369 Před 9 měsíci +1

    We fly only CA on this route,and in business as it allows 2 pax 130 KG luggage to Saigon. Stocking up on LEGO and food every few months :)

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      Yeah, I was surprised at the allowances for such a short flight. Thanks for watching 🩴

    • @PH-tv9zs
      @PH-tv9zs Před 9 měsíci

      Well , CA is actually air China based in Beijing , whereas China Airlines being coded CI and based in Taiwan .
      I know it can be confusing. Taiwan's relationship with China is complicated to foreigners. 😅

    • @erik_griswold
      @erik_griswold Před 8 měsíci

      @@PH-tv9zsNot really, Taiwan is the Republic of (Free) China.

  • @petek5523
    @petek5523 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Nice flight. Would you consider this economy seat for a long haul flight?

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +1

      In general, I would. If I was flying alone I’d be sure to get an exit row though. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @23Wolgan
    @23Wolgan Před 9 měsíci +1

    Very impressive. I hope Qantas sees your videos. They can use all the help they can get.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      Qantas knows what other airlines are doing- but they have a strong enough hold on the AUS market that they don't need to care about it though. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @blueninja8623
    @blueninja8623 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I would really love if they start operating to Chennai (MAA)

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @EpicThe112
    @EpicThe112 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Well done and for CI they improved from the days with poor service and safety records which were the 1949 to the mid-2000s that includes CI11/12 JFK-KIX-TPE. These Taiwanese carriers BR CI and JX have to compete with neighboring 5 star Skytrax airlines from Mainland China HU Japan NH and JL South Korea KE OZ and lastly Hong Kong CX

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Early 2000s, but yes, point taken :) Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @randompersonasdfgh
    @randompersonasdfgh Před 7 měsíci +1

    hey Kevin! I just want to say that I seem to have made a mistake on flying CI A333 haha to Singapore as opposed to the A359 flight. while the soft product remain top notch, the hard project really is old and worn down and the IFE was quite terrible and annoying to use. Enjoy your day or night Kevin!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 7 měsíci +1

      I'll still take an old CI bird over some other airlines brand new ones many days of the week haha.

  • @shouanseechannel5075
    @shouanseechannel5075 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Hello...I have a trip coming up in July going to Singapore. The Airline is China Airline fly from San Francisco to Taipei. Then Taipei to Singapore. So, does the China Airline charge for seats?
    Because when I click on the seat it shows the price there....
    Thanks for reply!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 3 měsíci +1

      You’d have to ask the airline. Depends entirely on how you’re booking and what fare class.

  • @jaylu817
    @jaylu817 Před 9 měsíci +2

    As a Taiwanese, I am curious which one do you think is better, EVA Air or China Airlines?

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +1

      I prefer EVA for Business and China Airlines for Economy and Prem Eco.

  • @trevorphilips9933
    @trevorphilips9933 Před 9 měsíci +4

    0:04 “Government-owned and fantastic airline are not two phrases that often go together.” Etihad, Qatar, Emirates, Singapore? Aren’t they all government-owned airlines have above-average service?

    • @NANICU
      @NANICU Před 9 měsíci +1

      Singapore Airlines isn't government-owned; but they are the majority shareholder.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +6

      I said not often, not never 😉.
      I also think there’s a distinction between airlines with unlimited government funding to prop up the nation’s image vs. a ‘regular’ airline that just happens to be owned by the government… but that’s besides the point. Thanks for watching 🩴

    • @trevorphilips9933
      @trevorphilips9933 Před 9 měsíci

      @@NANICU But since its a majority stakeholder, wouldn’t it make them government-owned?

  • @hungta8996
    @hungta8996 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thanks Kevin , please review Starlux for your next trip

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      Booked for next year! Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @fruitpunch5260
    @fruitpunch5260 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Let’s hope they maintain their recent track record in safety. I think their former reputation is the only thing that holds them back these days

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      I think 20+ years of safe operations is a good chunk of time to assume things have turned around. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @iamricky0330
    @iamricky0330 Před 9 měsíci +2

    It's a shame that there are still many (old) A330s in CI fleet. You're lucky to take its A350.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Soon on their way out with the new 787 fleet coming soon. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @johnnytung517
    @johnnytung517 Před 9 měsíci +1

    The hotel you stayed in Taipei, the CI lounge and the CI a350 interior are all designed by the same person

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      Really... that's very interesting and makes a whole lot of sense! Thanks for sharing ✈️

  • @aquahoward2581
    @aquahoward2581 Před 9 měsíci +1

    what the heck I also flew on seat 45A when I went from TPE to SGN and SGN back to TPE on the a350-900

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      Great seat to have! Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @justinlimnardy9407
    @justinlimnardy9407 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I've got not a good experience on china airlines before but u know different flight could have different experience. By the way I am just confused as to how the credit card and miles works without flying since I really want those status but I never get to understand how to earn them nor which free credit card I could apply to get those miles

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      If you're US based there are hundreds of resources on the internet for those starting out in the Travel Points realm. All you need is decent credit and then you'll likely never need to pay for long haul flights again if you spend your points wisely.

    • @justinlimnardy9407
      @justinlimnardy9407 Před 9 měsíci

      @@tfft how about if I'm not us based?

  • @advaiththeking5443
    @advaiththeking5443 Před 9 měsíci +1

    10:33 Tigerair??? didnt they rebrand to scoot?

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Tigerair Taiwan is a separate carrier which retained the brand.

    • @advaiththeking5443
      @advaiththeking5443 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Oh ok. thanks for telling me@@tfft

  • @Curzon1999vie
    @Curzon1999vie Před 8 měsíci +1

    Love how you keep saying "Saigon" 😬

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 8 měsíci

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @belarussamsun9962
    @belarussamsun9962 Před 4 měsíci

    There was a swatch sticker on the wall in Waiting area

  • @brian402
    @brian402 Před 9 měsíci

    "And the weather in Saigon was fantastic"

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Generally is!

    • @brian402
      @brian402 Před 9 měsíci

      @@tfft Awesome flight report✈️👍btw!.

  • @The24winter
    @The24winter Před 3 měsíci +1

    Well, with a 3 hour flight you got a full-meal service. For Qantas or Air New Zealand with same flight duration, you’ll get a soggy sandwich and a drink.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @wenpinglee8469
    @wenpinglee8469 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I can't wait till you try the StarLux Air, which is another Taiwanese Airline in the future, and it might be your 4th perfect score in the airlines report!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Booked for next year! Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @rodshephard3837
    @rodshephard3837 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Super video!!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @dentonpaul7090
    @dentonpaul7090 Před 9 měsíci

    Hi, Kevin, I'm a big fan of all your videos, especially the ones in Bali since I've been there MANY times, but I cringe a bit every time you say a word in Bahasa that starts with a "C" because it is pronounced "ch," so "Canguu" is pronounced "Changoo." Other than that I find your videos super-enjoyable, I'd give them a 98/ 100. 😆

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      If I was fluent in every language, I assure you I wouldn't be here making videos for CZcams 😉 Thanks for watching 🩴

    • @dentonpaul7090
      @dentonpaul7090 Před 9 měsíci

      @@tfft fair enough, but you are in Bali pretty often, it seems, often enough to pick up basic pronunciations. It was meant as a constructive criticism. I will keep watching your channel and enjoying it either way.

  • @ytc51
    @ytc51 Před 9 měsíci

    16:34 Why'd you call that 777 a Virgin Australia/Qatar Transformer?
    A7-BAA has been owned by Qatar since new, and it's wearing the Oneworld livery currently?

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      Ah my mistake. From my seat I just noticed the back of the aircraft (white fuselage) and assumed it was the ex Virgin bird since that one is a frequent visitor to Saigon.

    • @ytc51
      @ytc51 Před 9 měsíci

      @@tfft Ahhh gotcha, fair enough :)

  • @fghjkas5098
    @fghjkas5098 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Man I miss HCMC so much lol

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      Come visit! Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @wei717
    @wei717 Před 2 měsíci +1

    🇹🇼🇹🇼🇹🇼🇹🇼🇹🇼🇹🇼🇹🇼🇹🇼🇹🇼🇹🇼🇹🇼🇹🇼

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thanks for watching 🩴