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PlaneShane
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Flight reviews, trip reports, lounge experiences and travel advice you need before you fly. Subscribe now!
Aloha! I'm Shane! I started this channel to share my love of flying and travel with those who can't, or cant yet, because they have life to do.
I'll share my first hand experience in varying classes of travel | flights | ground and in-flight service | frequent flyer programs | reward bookings & redemption tips | in-flight amenities and luxuries | aircraft | plane spotting | airports & connections | hotels | In-flight & airport dining | premium lounges | luggage | insights & tips to elevate your travel experience.
Thanks for your support and kindness, it cost nothing! Smash the SUBSCRIBE button now. And don't be afraid to let me know what you want to see more of.
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Shane
Aloha! I'm Shane! I started this channel to share my love of flying and travel with those who can't, or cant yet, because they have life to do.
I'll share my first hand experience in varying classes of travel | flights | ground and in-flight service | frequent flyer programs | reward bookings & redemption tips | in-flight amenities and luxuries | aircraft | plane spotting | airports & connections | hotels | In-flight & airport dining | premium lounges | luggage | insights & tips to elevate your travel experience.
Thanks for your support and kindness, it cost nothing! Smash the SUBSCRIBE button now. And don't be afraid to let me know what you want to see more of.
If you'd like to help contribute to an adventure you can at buymeacoffee.com/planeshane
Shane
Worth the cash? British Airways Club Europe Trip Report
Shock, horror or surprise? Eurobusiness brings all the emotions as we fly British Airways Business Class to London in the fancily named, 'Club Europe'. And what exactly do you get for the extra money watch and see as the value add up and we'll find!? Hit the subscribe button and find out, and as always, there's another adventure just around the corner! Oh, a quick stop at the IcelandAir Saga Lounge too!
Welcome back for another PlaneShane adventure. I've got some great trips coming up Bangkok, Manila, Bali, Sydney, Singapore then the US and Europe again! If you're new here welcome! I started this channel to bring my love of travel and flying to people at home who can't, or can't just yet because they have life to do.
My trips are self funded so you your support is greatly appreciated!
The seat map is courtesy of aerolopa.com, and after the video is post the link to the seat-map in the comments.
00:00 - PlaneShane
00:19 - Reykjavik Iceland
00:33 - Route: KEF to LHR
00:39 - What is Eurobusiness
01:09 - CheckIn at KEF
02:26 - Saga Lounge (IcelandAir)
03:53 - The British Airways A320 Neo
04:13 - AeroLopa Seat Map
04:56 - The Club Europe Seats
06:30 - Departure and takeoff
09:10 - In-flight Dining
10:41 - Landing
12:06 - The Verdict: Is Eurobusiness worth It?
Welcome back for another PlaneShane adventure. I've got some great trips coming up Bangkok, Manila, Bali, Sydney, Singapore then the US and Europe again! If you're new here welcome! I started this channel to bring my love of travel and flying to people at home who can't, or can't just yet because they have life to do.
My trips are self funded so you your support is greatly appreciated!
The seat map is courtesy of aerolopa.com, and after the video is post the link to the seat-map in the comments.
00:00 - PlaneShane
00:19 - Reykjavik Iceland
00:33 - Route: KEF to LHR
00:39 - What is Eurobusiness
01:09 - CheckIn at KEF
02:26 - Saga Lounge (IcelandAir)
03:53 - The British Airways A320 Neo
04:13 - AeroLopa Seat Map
04:56 - The Club Europe Seats
06:30 - Departure and takeoff
09:10 - In-flight Dining
10:41 - Landing
12:06 - The Verdict: Is Eurobusiness worth It?
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Stunning! Finnair A350 Business Class to Hong Kong
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Come with me, we’re flying Finnair A350 Business Class in their Stunning Airlounge, from Helsinki to Hong Kong in ultimate luxury, with a quick look at the Finnair Lounge too. Collins Aerospace and Finnair have truly come up with an extraordinary product. It’s so good that even Qantas have got in on the action having leased some of the Finnair fleet so you’ll see them flying between Australia a...
Finnair Business Class Paris 🥐 Helsinki 🦌 Trip Report
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Iceland! British Airways Economy London Reykjavik Trip Report
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Flying Swiss🇨🇭and where to sit on their A220-300 | London 🇬🇧 Zurich Trip Report
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Sensational Singapore Airlines First Class to London 777-300ER SQ306
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Join me in ultimate luxury with Singapore Airlines first class on flight SQ306 from Singapore to London at the front of a 777-300ER! From the exclusive Private Room lounge to popping a bottle of Krug and a 5 star gourmet dining experience, this flight is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience! We're flying from SIN Changi, arriving at daybreak with a stunning approach into LHR Heathrow. Expect 1...
Inside the exclusive THE PRIVATE ROOM by Singapore Airlines
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We've got the golden ticket; an invitation to the Singapore Airlines The Private Room at Singapore Changi, one of the world's most exclusive first class airline lounges. It's so private that it's restricted to only the select few who are fortunate to be travelling with Singapore Airlines First Class or Suites. There are no additional guests, and your airline status doesn't count. Come with me a...
Asia’s Finest ? Singapore Airlines 🇸🇬 A350 to 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | Economy Trip Report
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Scoot Plus : The almost business class 🥂 Singapore to Sydney | Trip Report
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I did and you could, hack your way to almost a budget business flying low cost budget airline Scoot, in Scoot Plus from Singapore to Sydney - the cabin was formerly known as Scoot Biz but was so budget it was rebranded. I'll share 9 hacks on the way that are bound to elevate, your experience without the cost of a full business class ticket. Aloha and welcome back, and thank you for your support...
Cathay Pacific HOT NEW ROUTE: Bangkok to Singapore | TRIP REPORT
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United Airlines Incredible PREMIUM Economy 🇺🇸 Los Angeles to Tokyo 🇯🇵 787-10 TRIP REPORT
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Flying Like a Jedi: ANA's R2-D2 Premium Economy
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Upgraded! Alaska Airlines💺 Premium Class LAX to Puerto Vallarta | TRIP REPORT
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Fly with me! BRITISH AIRWAYS - Sydney to Singapore - Economy Trip Review - 787-900
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Aloha! We're flying British Airways today to Singapore on the first leg of the Kangaroo route from Sydney to London. If you've ever wondered how BA compare to Qantas come and see! They've shared this route since the 30's. If you have to travel 17,000 km you definitely want to consider all your options wisely.. If you're new to the channel, welcome and thanks for subscribing! I started the chann...
Rainbowtastic! Come fly Xiamen Air Singapore to Sydney Trip Review
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Rainbowtastic! Come fly Xiamen Air Singapore to Sydney Trip Review
Come fly Qantas with me from Sydney 🇦🇺 to Singapore 🇸🇬 International Business Lounge trip report
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Come fly Qantas with me from Sydney 🇦🇺 to Singapore 🇸🇬 International Business Lounge trip report
QANTAS Singapore First Lounge + A330 Economy to Sydney
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QANTAS Singapore First Lounge A330 Economy to Sydney
Low-cost flying without trauma? Jetstar Asia Singapore to Bangkok
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How to use Google Flights find the CHEAPEST travel and STOP OVERPAYING | Step by step tutorial
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How long did it take you from de-boarding to outside the airport?
Super fast, about 15 mins - the airport operations are efficient. Collecting a rental car though took a lot longer as it was a shuttle bus to collect the 4WD - they would only take the primary driver as there was not enough space for other passengers and luggage in the shuttle, so once I had the car I had to then drive it back (in the middle of a storm) to the airport to collect my partner and our luggage. One of the most amazing places I’ve ever visited - enjoy your trip! Shane
@@PlaneShane 15 minutes including the passport control? wow that's so fast
@@jacobs4985 thankfully there was only a couple of people in front of me at passport control and my bags came through quickly too. I’d imagine the freezing temperatures probably help the baggage handlers move quickly :)
EUR 2,776 for one way...boy you were ripped off! I got return for less that EUR 2,500🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Yes, the cost of one-way tickets can be astronomical! It sounds like you got a good deal! Thankfully I didn’t have to pay cash, I paid with Qantas you points for this flight and it included a business flight on a little a321 from Paris too. Thanks for watching! Shane
Nitpick 10:18 the Italian cheese is "mascarpone" (mas-car-po-ne), it sounded as if you pronounced it as "marscapone" (mars-ca-po-ne), swapping a few letters around. It's a common misspelling/mispronounciation.
Thank you! The inflection of my accent makes this sound even worse. Thanks for watching and for pointing this out! Shane
I’m looking at this Airline Scoot Plus to travel from Sydney to Athens. Am I going to regret this if I do 🤔 or should I just bite the bullet & fly PE or Business on another airline 🤦♀️
Hello! It’s a budget airline and that’s a very distance to travel. If you highly value food entertainment and service then fly another airline if that’s affordable for you. Scoot’s attractive points are the price and the space you get in ScootPlus. Everything else is below average. Budget travel has helped me see the world but it comes with very clear omissions that allow the airline to provide ( mostly) cheaper prices. Either way enjoy your travel, (or find ways to) Hopefully some tips from this video will help! Thanks for watching! Shane
Like your Kind of Video very much also all other Planes you are looking for
@@Kai-NikolausSchmitt Thank you! I appreciate your feedback. Thanks for watching! Shane.
Hallo ' flew this Routing many times during the 2000 but with 744 and mich more nicer in Eco. Was so much space.keep happy landings for you...greetx from Frankfurt FRA. Kai
Good Morning from Singapore Kai! Sorry for the late reply. I remember the BA 744’s flying into Sydney. I would plane watch with a coffee and donut underneath the Sydney Control tower. The 744’s all have a special place in my heart, my first flight was on an Air NZ 747 and I remember being amazed watching the wing flex (almost flapping) as we taxied down the runway. Air Pacific (Now Fiji Airways) had economy upstairs and I thought I was so fancy flying at the top of the bubble too. Frankfurt and Lufthansa would give you some really good reminders of those beautiful planes! Thanks for watching. Shane
Interested to know how you snuck those snacks on the flight and managed to eat them without being called out? Genuine question as previous flights they’ve been in their game at the gate and all flight 🤦🏼♂️
@@Major_Watts Thankfully I’ve never really had an issue bringing my own food on to a flight and travelling with fussy eating kids, at times it’s almost a necessity. The seat next to us had some takeaway food from the terminal too. Was this on Scoot ?
Oh wow.. yeah literally every scoot flight I’ve been on. I’m flying again tomorrow so will let you know!
wait there is still snow in summer?
@@dondychristianto783 not typically in summer but you’ll find it in the North of Finland on the ground until May.
@@PlaneShane wow. i am tropical boy from bali. i want snow
Flying business class to Thailand in December, videos like this made me look at Finn Air and price was v v competitive
@@overpar9878 exploring travel on UA-cam has always been one of my favourite things to do on a Saturday morning; unwinding with a cup of coffee.. Sounds like you got a great deal, enjoy Thailand and thanks for watching. Shane
Nice, would you fly scoot plus or sq economy if you have status. Usually they are priced the same
Great question ! If it was me, probably SQ economy - if you have status the points accrual to requalify is always a consideration. If you are an SQ gold member and can get access to the lounge for free it’s a great perk. But if your main interest is just space and sleeping, Scoot Plus would be a serious consideration - as a status member you’ve probably gotten used to the renowned SQ service and Scoot is a definite downgrade in that department. Thanks for watching and for the question! Shane
@@PlaneShane 👍 especially if your PPS. Even in flying in the back of the plane at SQ, you get almost first class soft service compared to many other airlines around the world. But if red eye, scoot plus would provide slightly better seating
Good video. Am I the only person in history who has ordered something other than lobster thermidor from the Book the Cook menu?
@@jamesmoninger1982 hehe thanks and I hear you on that - it’s not my usual choice, but I’d had beef for lunch coming into Singapore from Hong Kong, so went for the the most popular order to try it out. And I wasn’t disappointed. What did you order?
@@PlaneShane I don't really fly to Asia anymore, but I remember they had 20+ things on their menu. That was before COVID, so I don't know if they still have that much to choose from. I used to change it up a lot. I found the lobster thermidor good, but not great.
@@jamesmoninger1982 That sounds like some great experiences! I’d love to try some more options, that’s for sure. There’s nothing better than being blown away by good food, especially in the sky. Thanks for watching .. and for making me hungry! Shane
Would you recommend the two seats directly in front of you? (20J & 20L) or is the bulk head an issue? I'm 6'2" 190 lbs.
The bulkhead is a great option - my only issue for bulkhead on any aircraft is they typically have pullout screens that tuck into the armrest. These are often smaller and or/ slightly offset so you have to watch movies on an angle. Bulkhead is always the best though for space, legroom and easy exit to get to the bathroom without disturbing your neighbour and always the best option for wriggly kids. Thanks for watching and enjoy your flight ! Shane
First time in First? why change into slippers before take off? its not really safe...and why change into PJ before dinner service. with all the turbulence, you are bond to spill some food or drinks on something you sleep in....🤣
Very fortunately, no! Only on special occasions though. However, this is my first time in Singapore First on the 777 product. What I didn’t post was my flight prior in Singapore Suites. I’ve flown First on United and American however my most memorable was flying Thai in their prime, it was upstairs on the iconic 747 headed to Paris from Sydney, we connected in Bangkok to a shiny new A380 - zipped through the airport on buggy to the spa for a massage. Yes it was a little unsafe changing into slippers early, but I value comfort. I always change into the pyjamas before I start watching a movie and before the dinner service for that exact reason, the dinner service in First is an event and can last for hours depending on the airline, and how fast you eat. Life is short, time to plan the next one I think. Thank you for watching! Shane
@@PlaneShane fair enough. I guess when you gotta flim everything, dinner service will drag. I fly enough that I rather eat just what I want and skip out on the desert and go to bed. SQ is legit
Nokka is a very nice restaurant. Good food and excellent wines. :)
@@andersmalmsten7266 Trying to get good food, wine, service, ambiance and location is what it’s all about. I can see why people love it. I’m looking forward to visiting again. Thanks for watching! Shane
I enjoyed watching your video… been to Helsinki airport many times, but never noticed it is as beautiful as in your video. So an easy subscriber))) PS when you return to Helsinki, check out the sauna in the platinum wing as well. Not quite the old one (choice of 3 different saunas, a plunge pool and, as a compliment, a view of a tarmac, but still a unique product, especially for a lengthy layover
Firstly, thank you - I truly appreciate you watching and taking the time to respond. I’m still learning the ropes of UA-cam so the comments and feedback like yours help immensely. I will definitely try the sauna next time, although I’d love to have seen the old one now. Looking forward to having you along on more adventures, thanks again for watching! Shane
LOL. ... 😂😂 it’s not a HOT new route kap
@@kaffir76 I should change it to WET route at the moment with the rain and flooding . Thanks for watching! Shane
Hi Shane - when did you record this flight? We are doing same Flight in April next year and would love to experience snow as we are from Australia Cheers Dave
@@greynomadadventuresgna3648 Hey there! I think it was March so you may be in for a treat. The snow cover is typically thickest in the southern and central parts of Finland during March, and in northern Finland its thickest in April if you’re venturing further afield than Helsinki. I hope you have a phenomenal trip and thanks for watching! Shane
Great video!! I use Singapore airlines from Australia 2 -3 times a year they are the best. Can I ask what type of camera that your using?
Thank you! Their first class products really do deserve world’s best. This was my first time using a DJI pocket 3 along with my iPhone - and in huge rookie error I really should have had more practice using it before I hopped on a flight like this. I had so much wasted footage because it wasn’t framed properly, and I generally wasn’t used to the functions. But, somehow I managed to get a reasonable video out of it. Thanks for watching! Shane
Very nice video, with a good clear style.
Thank you, I’m glad you liked it and so appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching! Shane.
I usually pay for Club Europe from LGW or LHR and make use of the BA lounges which for me can be worth it especially as we are there for around 3 hours. It is also a nice way to start your holiday. Usually coming home we fly Economy especially when you can only use a contract lounge like Barcelona when I can just use my Priority Pass to gain access.
@@davidhickman262 that definitely sounds like the right way to do it. The start of a holiday is the best time to indulge, it’s the fastest way to unwind and enjoy the rest of it. Thanks for watching! Shane.
Thanks Shane, I have only just discovered you, so will be looking forward to watch all your previous trips.
@davidhickman262 nice to have you along for the ride! Thank you! Shane
Spectacular footage of London in the early morning. Thanks for showing us all of this. Love it. Enjoy your next trip, Shane.
@@michaelgask you’re welcome! London was really turning it on that morning, I could have happily done a couple more turns! Thanks for watching, Shane.
ANA is one of the airlines i am considering for a west coast to Asia flight. i know it's asking a lot, but i'd like to see what premium economy is like behind a row of seats. the bulkhead ones obviously will not have a crowding issue so i am wondering what the experience is for a person in premium economy when the seat in front of the is fully reclined. can a person get out of their window seat when the front seat is reclined and they have a passenger neighbor as well? that is one of the key items that would tell me if premium economy for a particular airline is truly worth it.
Hello! Unfortunately Premium Economy on just about every airline will have restrictive access to the aisle for the window passenger if they are not in a bulkhead, the aisle passenger will still need to vacate their seat for you to comfortably pass. Premium economy with direct aisle access would be a dream though. I also love my space, and often find the last row of premium economy can be beneficial because you can leave your seat in the reclined position during meal services so you maximise your ability to manoeuvre if you want to beat the post meal bathroom rush. Best of luck picking though; and if access is super important, the bulkhead seats on any ANA aircraft are definitely your best choice. Thanks for watching! Shane
Great video! It makes me want to try out United’s Premium Economy! My spouse and I will be traveling to Asia later this year and are interested in trying out Premium Economy. I curious if they padding in the seats make it comfortable enough for someone who suffers with chronic back pain. How did you find the padding of the seats? Thank you!
Thank you! When it comes to seat padding and airplanes, typically they’re all pretty average; even in premium cabins like this. It’s deliberate because the weight adds to fuel burn and the accountants just don’t like it. My thoughts on this product though, which may help in some way, is that in premium plus on the wide body international routes you do get an extra checked bag for free, which gives you some extra flexibility to shuffle your belongings around and take a full size pillow or back support cushion to help better position yourself during the flight (without having to leave half of your clothes at home). On this aircraft, the groupings of 2 seats are also less disruptive for you on a long haul flight than a row of 3, where you’d have to work around an extra stranger needing to use bathroom etc. So when you do find a comfortable position, especially for sleep, you can stay that way for longer. Another consideration for me, is that my better half likes the aisle seat on long haul to stretch frequently and I need the window seat for filming, so rows of 2 are really valuable to us personally. Being able to move and reposition more readily and still get the benefit of access to the window to see where your journey has taken you is definitely a plus in my mind. Best of luck in your decision making! And thanks for watching! Shane
Your presentation is highly interesting to watch. Thank you very much and take care 😊
Thank you. I really appreciate your feedback! Thanks for watching! Shane
Nice job, but how was the recline of the Premium Economy seat in comparison to the minimal recline of a standard Economy seat? Despite hundreds of United flight reviews, I have yet to find a review of the recline range & its level of comfort …. lol
Thank you! It’s slightly more at 6 inches, rather than the 4 inches that you get in United economy on the 789-10, I know it doesn’t sound like much but it’s noticeable and that bit extra was great angle for comfortably watching movies and a little better for nodding off to sleep - a glass of wine or two definitely helped with that last part! Thanks for watching! Shane
Perhaps it depends how tall you are. I was thinking hmm, maybe it is worth it up until you said seat pitch of 30". At 6'3" I can be that uncomfortable for a lot less money! Also BA have been known to use the middle seat in biz when they've overbooked. Another very polished video, you really put a lot of work into the editing.
Thank you! I appreciate it! And nice to hear from you again. 30 inches for a full service carrier in Business Class is really poor. And at 6’3 you’d probably be giving the person in front a free back massage with your knees, you’d definitely need the bulkhead row. I would be livid if I paid all that money and ended up with someone elbowing me all the way. I’m on a Philippine Airlines A321 next week, will really interesting to see how generous they are. And thank you again! Shane
What an insane place Iceland is... cant wait to go back again! Here's the AeroLopa Seat Map, thanks for watching! Shanewww.aerolopa.com/ba-32n
Great review again.
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it, flying was never an option when I was growing up, so I always feel very privileged when I get to fly to incredible places. Thanks for watching and nice to see you back! Shane.
I flew the SQ A350 to Guangzhou and the seats were very comfortable. The economy class seats are fabric and I enjoyed it so much. As well I also enjoyed the in flight map system. The flight map displays innovative features including registration of aircraft, the latitude and longitude, bearing, population and elevation of city. The graphics are Calibri font size. However the A350-900 (Medium Haul) doesn’t contain live TV (Live sport, cnn news, bbc news). Fun fact: The Long Haul and Ultra Long A350-900 have Panasonic which contains Live TV while Medium haul a350 uses Thales and has no Live TV.
You have great knowledge, thank you for sharing this with us! I also particularly like the population of the cities on the flight map. A good flight map helps me discover new places to visit. I try to work out what city I’m looking at out the window. Did you enjoy your time in Guangzhou?
@@PlaneShane it was very good in Guangzhou.
I must visit this year. Thanks for watching! Shane.
Excellent and fair review, I enjoyed it. Finnair might be suffering from style over substance. For me the whole point of long haul business class is a comfortable bed which seems to be their weak point. Good luck with your channel, looking forward to new reviews.
Thank you, I really appreciate the feedback and support! It will be interesting to see how the product evolves, Finnair are now flying further than ever and sleep quality is definitely something they can’t afford to get wrong. Thanks for watching, Shane
For me the biggest advantage of this seat is the wide bed you get. The weak point is the mattress topper, which is too thin and moves around, but shouldn’t be too hard to fix either.
I agree, it’s incredibly spacious and I probably utilised all of the space I had during the flight, so it was money well spent. Thanks for your comments, and for watching! Shane
@@Tuukkohakee He literally said all that in the video bro!
Not stunning at all. That seat hasn't gone over well for the carrier.
That’s interesting, I’ve only flown it a couple of times, but what was your experience?
How has it not gone well? Finnair made a profit last year even in their tough situation, their load factors are okay and they are able to have a modern, fairly competitive seat which weighs much less than a traditional seat. Of course it won’t be everyones cup of tea, but for Finnair it doesn’t feel like it has gone badly at all.
A nice report, but am very underwhelmed by the Finnair product, I must say.
Thank you and thanks for watching, I appreciate the feedback! It certainly is a controversial product, what was your experience? I’m currently looking at another flight and am happy to take a closer look the next time I review it. Shane
Great one.. The cutlery looks top notch. Flying this in September from Delhi-Helsinki-Delhi.. Excited to try this the first time
That’s a good trip! Everything is quality, even the tableware is distinctive, it’s a Finnish brand that they’ve worked with to match the aesthetic of the Airlounge. I love that it looks and feels different to every other Business Class. Thanks for watching, and enjoy your flights! Shane.
@@PlaneShane Thanks Shane..
A great report! I only started to subscribe to your channel recently. I find your reviews very professional, well filmed and edited, high quality resolution and informative and simple. Your presentations are a delight to watch and you, as a presenter, make the review the star rather than making it all about you. A lot of other reviewers could learn a thing or two from you! Keep up the great work! On another note, I have been considering flying FINNAIR to Europe from Sydney for my next trip. It means a little longer via Helsinki but I think it will be worth it and probably even warrants a stop over in Helsinki itself. The more I see about their business class the more impressed I am. Thanks again!
Firstly, thank you and welcome! Your kind words mean so much more than you realise. Trying to work out how to film, create, present, edit and UA-cam is all new and it’s a lot harder than I ever imagined. Thankfully though, I’m happiest sitting in a window seat above the clouds, and I love sharing that. So again, thank you. Finnair is a quality consideration and if you’re looking for reward flights there’s some really good Finnair availability out of Asia right now with Qantas. I’ve been looking at flights myself so I can explore further. Good luck with your trip, come back and let us know how it went! Shane
Thanks for the report, loved the editing! I like the new seat a lot, feels like a safe cocoon, the sound absorbing materials make the cabin very quiet. But yes, I fully understand why some passengers miss the recline option. On the HKG flights, normally all cabin crew is based in Hong Kong, they have a similar consept on the daily service to SIN. Personally I'm very happy Finnair use their widebodies (all have the new cabins) on short hauls too, typically 2x daily to LHR and also to AMS and MUC this summer season.
The A350 is a beautiful Aircraft to have this product on. It feels like the Airlounge is perfectly made for it. Widebodies on short haul routes are always my favourite to fly, and my long legs agree! Thanks for watching and sharing your expertise! Shane
I Havent Experience The New Cabin Jet,I Love The Blueberry Juice Aboard.Great Video And Info
Thank you! I appreciate you watching, I wish the Blueberry Juice was available here in Singapore ! Shane
Here's the seatmap! Thanks for watching! www.aerolopa.com/ay-359-43j
Great review, well thought out and easy to watch. How amazing is it to land for the first time in a snowstorm, awesome.
appreciate your feedback! Couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching.
Here's the seatmap! Thanks for watching: www.aerolopa.com/ay-321
On Finnair A321 the first eight rows have more legroom (visible on the seat map), though usually fewer rows are sold as a Business Class. Their A321 is also used for all economy "holiday" flights to the Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Madeira etc. Thanks for the report!
@mikrokupu Those seats are definitely worth targeting if you’re flying on an economy fare. Until recently, I haven’t had a lot of interaction with Finnair and their arrangement with Qantas. So far they’ve been very consistent which is rare these days. Thank you, and thanks for watching! Shane.
Nice review/report. I love the Airbus A220 very much
Thank you, I appreciate it very much. I’m glad you like them as much as I do too. If only there were a bit more common around the globe. Thanks for watching! Shane.
Bangkok hottest city in the world hahaha 🤣. Yes indeed. It's extremely hot in April
CX ever fly this route and terminate when COVID. Now they reopen
Yes indeed they did. This was one of the many 5th freedom route casualties due to Covid, and I was sad when it disappeared. It’s nice to have them reopen it too, it’s a quality product, especially if it’s an A350. Thanks for watching! Shane
Aloha! If you're looking at this flight, here's a the link to the AeroLopa seatmap. www.aerolopa.com/ba-32n
Confused as to why you weren't able to check your luggage straight through to SYD?
It caught me by surprise also, at the time of travel there was a health declaration for Covid Health that caused a bottle neck, then no transit facility for international transiting passengers, so all passengers had clear immigration to enter China, collect bags, clear customs screening, proceed to departures , checkin again with bags, clear immigration, customs and security. Thankfully there have been some changes that will speed things up, the declaration is no longer required for example - I’d recommend asking checkin agent what to expect; when you have a connection in an airport you’re unfamiliar with, surprises aren’t pleasant. Thanks for watching! Shane
Very informative video, would love to try A220-300/E190, 3-3 config single-aisle planes are too crowded and always long queue to broad/leaving the aircraft. Also learned a lot from you on how to present Vlogs in a better way and flow, keep going! Hope the like and subscribe help you with the UA-cam video suggestion algorithm! Cheers!
Thank you, your feedback really means a lot! I’ll be honest, but I love bringing these adventures to the screen. I didn’t think the split config 2-3 would make a lot of difference, but it really does. I’m in Thailand at the moment and was crammed on an a320 here and I was wishing it was Swiss. I appreciate your support, more than you can imagine. Thanks for watching subscribing, Shane.
@@PlaneShane Wish you a nice and relaxing holiday in Thailand😊
Well presented and surely high quality content! I'm not sure if this is your main channel or you have other online presences, thought you def should have more viewers 👍
Thank you very much 🙏 cracking the UA-cam algorithm is harder than it looks. But seemingly easier for others. I really appreciate the feedback - this is my main channel, making all the mistakes along the way. Thanks for watching. Shane!
Aloha, Here's the seatmap: www.aerolopa.com/lx-223 and I also realise that in a moment production with Jetlag that I have Swiss as OneWorld, they're 100% Star Alliance. Hope you enjoy the video and thanks for watching (and your eagle eyes if you noticed) . Shane.
Can we sleep in the nap room during 2am-430am to go through the whole night?
Unfortunately no - TPR and the nap rooms will close typically around 2:30am - it remains open for the last 777 flight out and reopens again at 5:30 am. It is such a useful benefit too, it would be nice if they allowed longer usage. Thanks for watching! Shane
@@PlaneShane got to spend 12 hours at night in sin, wondering if I can do so haha. Thx for responding
@BingyangWu you’re welcome. The Crowne Plaza Changi Airport won the worlds best airport hotel (according to Skytrax) for 2024 that could be a good option. Enjoy your trip. Shane