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My weekly content helps travellers choose the best value airlines, cruises and iconic hotels around the world. ✈️
The channel's journey kicked off in April 2022, it's been amazing to see how far and wide the channel has reached! From as young as I can remember travel has been my world so it's nothing short of an absolute pleasure being able to bring my latest experiences to you all and give some insights into the latest offerings around the globe.
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The channel's journey kicked off in April 2022, it's been amazing to see how far and wide the channel has reached! From as young as I can remember travel has been my world so it's nothing short of an absolute pleasure being able to bring my latest experiences to you all and give some insights into the latest offerings around the globe.
Hit that subsribe button to continue joining me on my adventures around the world and gain some useful insights into how best to enjoy your journey.
Business enquiries via my contact below.
Discovering KLM 737 Business Class: Old But Gold?
'In this video we'll hope aboard a KLM Boeing 737 on a short Business Class flight Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport through to London Heathrow.
Interesting one for sure. On the face of it, it was a pretty retro service, a million miles away in so many ways from my recent experience aboard Air France. That said, it all worked rather well. Despite the older aircraft, there was tonnes of room onboard and being upfront, things weren't too loud aboard the old bird. The crew did a fab job from start to finish and this excellent service was also twinned with some impressive onboard F&B offerings.
In terms of areas for improvement, it would be great to see KLM introduce newer aircraft with WiFi as this will get more frustrating for passengers if missing as time goes on. It would however be fantastic to see them retain similar legroom, at least in the Business Class cabin aboard this aircraft's eventual replacement...one can hope.
If you're keen to check out KLM aboard their long-haul Business Class, click the link below:
ua-cam.com/video/xFiMtT9yVyA/v-deo.html
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro & AMS arrival
00:36 Lounge tour
03:25 Boarding
04:00 Seat review
04:53 Pushback & takeoff
05:58 Entertainment
06:13 Bathrooms
06:21 Breakfast
07:40 Final thoughts
Interesting one for sure. On the face of it, it was a pretty retro service, a million miles away in so many ways from my recent experience aboard Air France. That said, it all worked rather well. Despite the older aircraft, there was tonnes of room onboard and being upfront, things weren't too loud aboard the old bird. The crew did a fab job from start to finish and this excellent service was also twinned with some impressive onboard F&B offerings.
In terms of areas for improvement, it would be great to see KLM introduce newer aircraft with WiFi as this will get more frustrating for passengers if missing as time goes on. It would however be fantastic to see them retain similar legroom, at least in the Business Class cabin aboard this aircraft's eventual replacement...one can hope.
If you're keen to check out KLM aboard their long-haul Business Class, click the link below:
ua-cam.com/video/xFiMtT9yVyA/v-deo.html
If you enjoyed this video, don't forget to click that like button, it does really help the channel!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro & AMS arrival
00:36 Lounge tour
03:25 Boarding
04:00 Seat review
04:53 Pushback & takeoff
05:58 Entertainment
06:13 Bathrooms
06:21 Breakfast
07:40 Final thoughts
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In this video, I'll be sharing my epic adventure back from Seoul, South Korea through to Amsterdam, Holland aboard a refurbished KLM 777-300. Overall, it was a pretty decent experience with KLM however, for sure one which left plenty of room for improvement. As part of the video, we'll take an in-depth look at the pre-departure experience at Seoul's Incheon International Airport, the refreshed ...
Air France 777 Business Class Review
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In this video, we'll hop aboard an Air France Boeing 777-300 on a long haul flight from their home base of Paris Charles De Gaulle, France through to Seoul (Incheon), South Korea. Overall, it was a strong showing from Air France. Going into the the experience, it didn't quite know what to expect. On the one hand, I knew I'd be likely to get their latest seat but was unsure just how good to holi...
British Airways VS Virgin Atlantic Premium Economy Comparison
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I've been looking forward to making this video for a really long time. Since it's inception in 1984, Virgin Atlantic have been a fierce competitor of British Airways across so many key routes. Wind forward to the present day and millions weigh up the choice between them every year. In this video we'll compare their latest Premium Economy offerings to which which is best! More specifically, I've...
Air France A220 Business Class Review
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In this video, we'll check out one of Air France's flagship European routes on a flight from London Heathrow through to Paris CDG aboard their new Airbus A220. Overall, it was a solid experience with Air France and I wouldn't hesitate to use them again. The experience onboard the Airbus A220 is superior to the A320 with larger windows, quieter engines and the ability in business class to enjoy ...
Air France A220 Economy Review
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In this video, we'll take a look at Air France's latest short haul economy offering courtesy of a trip from their hub at Paris CDG through to London Heathrow aboard their new Airbus A220. Overall, I was impressed. The new aircraft cuts a smooth and interesting experience, with thanks to its large and quiet engines combined with the large windows giving passengers a great view out. The 2-3 seati...
Flying British Airways Premium Economy in 2024
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In this video, we’ll take a look at British Airways Premium Economy aboard their Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Long been a class of interest to many, Premium Economy has been with us for some time. British Airways debuted the cabin around the turn of the millennium and its long posed the question to the vast majority of travelers, is it really worth the extra over and above an economy ticket? This v...
Flying British Airways First Class in 2024
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This one has been a long time coming! In this video, we'll check out British Airways First Class together for the very first time. We'll be doing so aboard their Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on a flight from their home at London Heathrow through to Abu Dhabi in the UAE. Overall, it was a super experience and lived up to every expectation. The seat was palatial in size, the food fantastic and the ser...
British Airways Short-haul Economy Review
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In this video we'll jump back aboard with British Airways courtesy of one of their Airbus A320 aircraft on a flight from London Gatwick through to Bordeaux, France. It's been some time since I've had the chance to feature their short haul offering on the channel and equipped with a brand new camera, there was no better time to do it! I've long been a fan of the BA short haul offering. For my mo...
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We are flying the 777 AMS to Curacao in February so this was an excellently timed review. Already knew that the forward cabin, whilst bigger is actually quieter because of the galley position and Premium Economy. Also know that KLM like BA does not provide sleep suits in Business on any flight so taking our own!! Bed looks great!!! To celebrate their birthday KLM release a new delft gin house on 7 October each year. In 2023 they created a miniature Valkenburg aan de Geul train station for their 104th birthday. So there are 104 to collect - theres a huge display at the KLM lounge in Amsterdam
Good thinking on the sleep suits! Goodness that’s a lot of houses…wonder if someone has them all 😅
@@Travelsbydreamer I have friend who has 11. You can get them on eBay, Number 1 is for sale for £30!!
@@markjohnson182 Ahhh I see! Might see how much mines worth 😂
@@Travelsbydreamer I dont think it will worth enough to fund your next trip!!!!
@@markjohnson182 hmmm…sadly not! 😅
Presented so well, and edited down to 5 mins ⭐!! Wow! Going on an a350 to vegas in a couple weeks, so did wonder where would be a decent seating area. Like rows 45-47 zone.
Thanks so much! Have an amazing trip 😃
Fantastic review ❤answered all my questions 😊
That’s great to hear!
Hi, I'm booking my first ever business class flight from LGW or Heathrow to India. All the food, drinks and facilities... are they included as part of your ticket price or are they extra on top of your ticket expense ?
Most business class tickets include lounge access where as in the case of this one, everything is included. Airlines however have started to launch more business ‘lite’ fares so I would check the small print to be sure :)
Great video Bailey! This actually looks good fun to be fair.
Because of this vid I’ve just moved from my seat 7K lool thank you ❤
Have an amazing flight! ✈️
How much was the surcharge from economy to premium economy for your flight?
It does vary quite a bit. Typically, I’ll take it when it’s less than 50% on top of the economy fare, then I think it’s good value for money. If it’s much more then I look at economy or business class often 😊
@@Travelsbydreamer Thanks a lot. I am currently looking at flights in May 2025 from CGN/DUS/FRA to SFO and back home from LAS and came across an AA/BA offer where the difference between economy and premium economy was only around 150€ each leg. That does seem like a good deal then 🙂
@@sushi777300 yeah sounds pretty good, depending on the economy price of course! Enjoy!
Would of loved to see the breakfast service, however your slumber was more important I am thrilled to see a New Zealand red being drunk with dinner
Yeah, I’d have loved to have shown it but the flight was super short! Every time I go economy to the UAE it’s always 7 hours but the two times I’ve gone first they’ve done it in 5hrs 45 mins, it’s heartbreaking 😂 I think it was the French I went with but the NZ white - they make such good wines! Would love to visit one day 🇳🇿
Does VA have calf rests on their 787 Premium Economy?
From memory I’ve heard mixed things. A quick good image search would suggest potentially not but hard to say, hopefully someone can jump in and clarify! 😊
From Seattle (SEA), love your travel channel! I adore your descriptions and bringing me with you on your trips, virtually is great.
Thanks so much! Amazing to have people tuning in from the pacific north west! Loads more to come, looking forward to catching up in a later video 😃
New video by Travels by Dreamer, woop woop!
Watching from South Africa. Great content as always.
Thanks so much! Great to have people tuning in from SA! 🇿🇦
Interesting, not too shabby at all. I'm impressed, especially with the breakfast and that box.
Yeah true true, couldn’t believe how decent the old plane turned out to be!
You definitely need to return to the KLM lounge in AMS to dine in the Blue restaurant- it's fantastic in my opinion. I find KL's shorthaul business class a bit bland- the presentation of the inflight meal in a box with plastic containers just doesn't feel premium to me. I'm hoping when their A321s come into service their offering will be refreshed and updated.
Will be good to see the A321’s! Any insights on whether Blue is chargeable? Would be good to do their premium economy next if possible!
@@Travelsbydreamer I'm sure Blue food and drink is chargeable, slightly subsidised but not by much....a rather bizarre concept. Best to stay in the free zone. Annoyingly, the sleep pods are also chargeable.
@@garryb131 how bizarre! Annoying, especially if you’d spent thousands on a ticket. Wouldn’t have been thrilled had I found out in the lounge itself. Have to wonder what’s the point with so many nice resistant elsewhere no doubt in the airport…
If you enjoyed the video don’t forget to drop it a like and remember to subscribe to the channel if you haven’t done so already to stay fully up to date with the new videos as they release! ✈️
Hi, Another very interesting review. Really liked the KLM lounge looked huge. Have you ever flown Cathay Pacific Business class recently, just wondered what your thoughts are ? cheers
Thanks so much, the lounge was epic! Sadly I haven’t but I am due to fly with them in the business class a little later in the year, review to follow November ish sort of time 😊
TbD - retro is right! I love it. Really like the breakfast presentation, cutlery aside. Did I read/see somewhere that they charge to eat in the lounge restaurant? Regardless, super lounge. Great report, as always.
Haha yeah was good right! Love the way they present their food, it was especially good on the 777 experience also. Hmmm I didn’t see any evidence of charging. Buffet looked free of charge, it’s possible that restaurant would’ve been chargeable upstairs but didn’t see any menus sadly with it being closed. Would be a shame if so, business tickets ain’t cheap! 😅
Travelling to Italy using British Airways for the first time! I’m 19 and it’s my first solo travel :) can’t wait!!!!!
Sounds great, have an amazing trip! ✈️
I saw those Salt & Pepper shakers and thought "ngl I would probably try to make off with those". Evidently Virgin are one step ahead lol
Hahaha yeah for sure! They actually have written on them “pinched from Virgin Atlantic”, their marketing teams one step ahead for sure 😂
This video deserves a million views. Short and sweet presentation. Thanks man! Korea has been on my list for some time. Hope to visit soon.
Haha, thanks so much! It’s well worth a visit, such an incredible place 😃
Why don't ba just completely get rid of seats and let people sit on the floor. Their quality significantly plunged over a decade like everything else in the UK
Haha, aviation safety standards might have something to say about that 😅
im flying on a british airways a380 in december and itll be my first ever a380 . im so excited , when i bought my window seat on the upper deck i teared up a little . i know it makes me strange but i love planes and itll be one of the highlights of my trip , especially because i probably wont get a chance to be on an a380 again . longhaul direct routes are often too expensive for me id rather do a layover , but the miami to heathrow flight fit perfectly in with my plans and budget . i cant wait
That sounds amazing! It’s for sure a pretty special experience the first time, there’s no aircraft like it in terms of quietness and passenger experience. Have an amazing trip!
@@Travelsbydreamer thankyou i will 😊😊
Good job mate 👍 Thanks for sharing
Thanks so much, you’re very welcome!
Congratulation bro 🎉
Thanks so much! Slowly catching you up…maybe 😅
@@Travelsbydreamer You will 🥰
@@YeuMayBay haha thanks mate!
Rich I’ve just got to ask, what do you do for a living? And are you hiring!
Haha, a few different things, no hiring just now, maybe a spot for a camera crew in time 🤣
Wow, I love it! The views and the decor, I also love really high floors, even though I'm scared of heights lol. As long as there is a glass window there I'm good. Really good filming, I'd love to see more 5 star hotels :)
Haha, I’m much the same with heights, thankfully the glass made it ok! 😅 Thanks so much, I’m weighing up starting a second channel for hotels, let’s see…
Congrats :) Keep up the great work, glad that I found your channel a while back
Glad to have you onboard and thank you!
As somebody who loves travelling, I've just subscribed :) I'm flying this route next May on my way to New Zealand, looking forward to it :)
Welcome onboard! Sounds like an amazing trip, enjoy! ✈️
kislux I love you so much and watching your videos makes my day brighter
Amazing to hear, thanks!
On a recent flight Doha-Osaka with Qatar Economy was the dinner excellent with Unagi (Japanese eel on rice) and the breakfast horrible with Chicken Cuirry or uneatable vegetarian pasta and no coffee
That dinner does sound amazing for an economy meal! Shame about the breakfast but would love to fly them out to Japan 🇯🇵
What kind of suitcase is that?
They’re done by a brand called LEVEL8, I’ve been using them for a year or so now and doing really well! Despite all the travel. More info in the video description alongside discount codes…
Can u buy Duty Free cigarettes on flights And I’d it cheaper
Heard I think BA were bringing back duty free sales but not a clue sadly!
I’m using BA PE nx month for round trip Dallas to Heathrow I did it on my return last year and was impressed as a free upgrade But paid this time Hopefully it will be worth the price
Always good to get a free upgrade! Enjoy ✈️
It's still BA ie. unreliable, non functional customer service on the ground and massively overpriced for a product that's barely at industry average standards Best Avoided unless you like paying a fortune for a substandard, cost cut experience
Hmm wouldn’t say they’re the best but price does depend on route. I generally find them pretty good but sense you’ve had some rough experiences with them!
@@Travelsbydreamer Multiple over the years. Most recently a no notice, no support cancellation leaving me stranded for 4 days. I have reverted to active avoidance again. Still awaiting expenses ((£2k) and compensation 13months later!
@@journeyingjohn3275 sounds like a shocker, from personal experience they really do need to up the rate in which they’re dealing with claims just now.
@@Travelsbydreamer It's been this bad for years inc pre-pandemic (just like their IT systems, customer facing and otherwise)
Good video, shame about the airline that simply doesn't provide the services reviewed reliably. They still have the 7 & 8 across layout in business on 40% of their planes. Catering choice is rarely if ever fully available. Delays and cancellations are the worst of any carrier from the UK.
Thanks so much. The fleet is definitely in a transitioning point, that said, the vast majority of the Heathrow fleet is now finished with this new seat on the 777’s, 787-10’s, some 787-8’s and all A350’s. Just the A380 and the 787-8/9 to go now thankfully.
@@Travelsbydreamer 40% are the 30+year old layout
An European serving Chilean wine?. Is it a Brexit revenge?. 😂
Hahaha it could be! Some of it is pretty good but I must say, I do really love the European, especially the Spanish! 🇪🇸
Not a big fan of KLM and that a bit exposed inclined seat arragement, far from the window. But I admit that KLM is delightful eficient and correct. Food is not to die for.
Yeah, I much prefer being up next to the windows! Sat back in the seat during the flight it did however feel wonderfully private. 😃
That space looks very nice but it also looks like QATAR Airways business class which I have been lucky enough to have experienced. QATAR is also a great deal cheaper.
Yeah a little! Qatar really are a class act, I featured one of their latest designs on the channel a couple of months ago, was amazing flying it!
Looks amazing, what kind of plane were you on?
This was their 777 😊
TbH - wow, such a nice place. Those views are unreal. Fantastic hotel to add to my list. Excellent work, as always.
Thank you! One for the list for sure, it really was a special one!
very nice, some stunning views and a great review. cheers
You’re very welcome!
Can you fold down and tow the entertainment screen on the front seats or do they stick up for the whole flight?
Yeah indeed, they’d fold down into the side of the seat, would make it much easier for getting out of the seat etc :)
I flew with Finnair Premium Ecomony as well and the food was not great at all.
Such a shame, hopefully it’s something they’ll address at some stage. Such an easy fix…
Magnificent views!!! Thanks for sharing.
You’re very welcome! They sure were amazing 😃
Cost?
This was around $500 US a night 😊
Found the seat so uncomfortable:(
Ahh which one?
Wow!, Mmm, very palatial indeed with some stomach churning views included.....I'm a lightweight with heights!!!
Haha perhaps not the one for you then 😅 It was incredible though, would love to go back!
Before 1970, every Transatlantic flight was on a single aisle narrow body aircraft, it’s not a big deal. I deliberately choose to fly on the magnificent Boeing 757 on Transatlantic routes while it’s still available.
That’s a very good point. Most of the worlds population weren’t flying then so quite the change up half a century on for many however. The 757 is a pretty awesome aircraft, would be keen to get back onboard soon!
Going on Qatar economy 3 days later
Enjoy!
this looks business class vs other airlines
Hmm which ones?
@@Travelsbydreamer the whole flight feels much less first class than other premium airlines. emirates, sing etc