The only thing more impressive than the first class experience is Dennis’ ability to put away such a variety and quantity of booze without falling over!
Thanks Dennis for taking us along on this First Class flight. It probably be the closest I will get to flying first class and it was delight to see the benefits awarded on this flight. I doubt I would pay the extra given the Business Class product is so good, but with unlimited funds I would love to give it a try. A fantastic video, thanks for sharing.
Hi Dennis, hope all is well. Once again, definitely worth the upgrade price for another throughly enjoyable review of the food and drinks! Thanks so much and have a great day!
Great video Dennis! I’m flying QR in March and can’t wait. Btw there is now a fast track security line at SYD near where the old express path used to be. Surely you could have got into the QF lounge (as a OWE too), though? Or had it closed by that time?
Hi Dennis. Now THAT is what I call flying high ....in style !!! It's great to see how some are lucky enough to fly, definitely a treat, if you can " cheekily" ( as you put it) get the upgrade !😂
FINALLY!!!!!!!!! I’ve been in prison for 6 years and I thought I lost your channel. Miraculously you posted yesterday and I’ve managed to favourite it!! 🎉🎉🎉
Originally from NZ, Dennis??? I sense an accent. As per usual, a cracking review. You’ve helped me make some great choices when I hit the skies. Appreciate you 🙌👌
HI Dennis Firstly wishing you and you family a belated Happy New Year and all good wishes for 2023. Yes this was another one of your very interesting videos and love that services that you got on Qatar Airlines so who do you find the best Qatar Airlines Emirates Airlines Singapore Airlines I suppose it all depends on where you are travelling to and what class you travel.Anyway looking forward to the next one By the way have you ever used Malaysian Airlines I would be very interested on your comments about them
Not sure if it has changed now, but I also took up the option to upgrade (as per emailed) to Business Class Qatar FRA-SYD - only to discover that this does not give you lounge access!! Thought that was a bit cheap. Otherwise, flying Qsuites is a whole experience.
Flew Qatar 1st class Sydney to Barcelona a couple of years ago using Qantas points. Was a fantastic experience. In the 1st class lounge at Doha for 12 hours there is a private “hotel “ for long layovers. The customer care is unrivalled. Would love to fly with them again but QFF points availability is non-existent and we cannot afford a revenue flight 😢. Thanks for bringing back memories of that flight 😊.
Thanks for a great video! I love Qatar airways , and traveling economy was absolutely impressive, so I can just imagine how good business and First Class must be.
FABULOUS video Dennis! WOW 🤩 I thought the Qatar Airways Q-Suite was blingy but the First Class on the Airbus A380 looked even better! As if that’s even possible on Qatar! I hit the 👍 button the second I heard you say “I’ve just upgraded to First Class on the Iconic A380!” 😊 AMAZING ❤️
We love seeing your wonderful flight reviews - they're always great. We have been so fortunate to have travelled first class (Etihad) on an A380 long haul flight and agree if you can ever do it, you should. We are booked to do this again (Emirates) in March/April 2023 and can't wait. It is truly a once in a lifetime type of experience. And experiencing a shower on a flight is truly living in the clouds. Thank you.
Thoroughly enjoyed watching that, Dennis. You’re absolutely correct, there remains a need and desire for First. I’m trying to book flights to Montreal for October, in First, and it’s not to be had unless I want to transfer through the USA (thanks, but no). I can only hope that it’ll become available as Lufthansa return some more A346 to routes. One small detail, as a Scot and lover of our National beverage… Glenmorangie is pronounced just as in the fruit ‘orange’ [Glenm’orange’ie] 😂 So good to being back to your regular videos, and I always look forward to that notification 👍🏻👍🏻😁
@@DennisBunnikTravels Have a few more and it'll come to you naturally😉🤣 at least that's been my experience, it's a great little distillery to visit if you get the chance.
Dennis, the main reason Qatar switches to Air NZ or Marhaba lounges is mainly due to the opening hours of the Qantas lounge may not align up with the QR departure post Covid; although relationship between QF and QR doesn’t seem going well as you mentioned.
Hi Dennis,love the review,gave us lovely memories of flying business class to Sydney from Doha on the A380 in 2019.to be honest,we thought the Qatar B/C was the bees knees,and flown it many times since. But would certainly like to try first class,just once will do,and with Qatar.👍
Great video - but one thing to note: despite Qatar's preference for you to use the Air NZ lounge, you were also entitled to access the Qantas First lounge through oneworld Class of Service access rules.
Fantastic video as usual. In Hong Kong, Finnair boarding pass invites you to use Plaza Premium Lounge instead of CX lounge. Unless you know airline industry and one world privilege, we could be fooled by it. 🤣
Dennis is Qantas WP so he would absolutely had access. Sometimes its good to get into other lounges especially when you have been in the same place for years.
I have flown the Qatar A380 First class a few times now on the long haul from Sydney to London. Absolutely love it! The only fault I had was sleeping way too long, and not making the most of it haha.
Another excellent video Dennis. Someone you can dream of such a great travelling experience. One day I may hope to travel 1st class of Qatar Airways, but it's well out of my price range at the moment.
Great video! my wife and I recently flew back in 1st class on the A380 from Sydney to London. It's definitely so much better than their BC and with nobody else in the cabin, privacy definitely wasn't an issue
As I exiting the Qatar A380 from my lowly cattle class seat (although I had been lucky enough to get a whole row if four seats to myself on a two-thirds empty flight!) I asked the air crew if I could have a look upstairs in first class. They happily let me and wow, it's lovely. Got a great look around. My, how the 1% live.
Not only can the rare, elusive, bunnik scarf more than its own body weight during 12 hours in transit, it's ability to blend with the surroundings is notable - did you choose the shirt on purpose?
Great review as always Dennis. Interesting that the seat is so open. No privacy really to speak of. Also looks like the Qantas or Air France 1st class seat. I would prefer the Etihad, Emirates, or Singapore first class seat, with a closing door.
Update: Flight SYD-DOH in F on Mar 11 was outstanding. Loved the Australian influence on the menu, and the Ares Shiraz you mentioned! QF F lounge particularly awesome, also.
In May I will be flying Qatar first class from Perth to Doha. Qatar uses the Air New Zealand lounge in Perth as well. I was disappointed to learn that doesn't have enclosures for more privacy in First Class on the A380.
Greetings from Scotland 🏴 Great video and as always you were dressed for First Class. How you can walk when you disembark after eating and drinking so much, I do not know.😂
I booked a Qatar airways flight from London to the Maldives on the A380 in 1st class so I could have this exact same experience. We even had to fly from the US to catch plane for the itinerary. Then we got there and there had been an equipment change to a 777 without 1st class. I was SOOOOOO disappointed. The Q-Suites were very nice but I really wanted that bucket list experience to fly 1st class in the a380
Hi Dennis another good video but out of my range have you flown on Vietnam airways yet as I can't find any on your site because I'm trying to plan a trip to the Netherlands at the end of the year and they seem to have the best price
Awesome vlog mate, can one use qantas points to upgrade from Buisness?? I'm sure because of code share we can't but I thought I would ask you the question anyways. Thanks for a great and inspiring vlog mate✈️😁🥂👍
Qatar upgraded me to first class on the A380 from DOH to LHR on my birthday a few years ago and I had seat 1a as well. It’s a great experience. For some reason, I found the option of baked beans on their breakfast menu as rather odd! Do they still offer their lemon / mint drink on boarding?
@@DennisBunnikTravels good to hear their lemon mint is still going strong, it is certainly very good. I tend to associate baked beans with tin tray economy breakfasts with rubbery scrambled egg and horrible sausage lol
Next time, you do something like that can I ‘take to the air’ with you? I understand while were so happy to be upgraded… and… if I were you, I would be screaming this fact from the rooftop of the Sydney International Terminal!
The only thing more impressive than the first class experience is Dennis’ ability to put away such a variety and quantity of booze without falling over!
and surprisingly I don't drink that much when I'm not flying. Just want to make sure I try everything so you get the full experience on the video :)
@@DennisBunnikTravels we are grateful! It’s tough job but someone has to do it. Thank you for your service 🫡
Facts.
Excellent video, Dennis 👍⭐️😁
@@DennisBunnikTravels We appreciate it when you do though.
Loved this! Qatar’s A380 is so high on our list. Thanks, Dennis! Those Nachos would surely cure any hangover…😂
As if! 😂 Cheese would only make you feel more sick because of the richness on a plane… 🤢
I was hoping for a comparison to La Premiere. I think they both exceeded expectation.
your videos are free therapy
Thanks Dennis for taking us along on this First Class flight. It probably be the closest I will get to flying first class and it was delight to see the benefits awarded on this flight. I doubt I would pay the extra given the Business Class product is so good, but with unlimited funds I would love to give it a try. A fantastic video, thanks for sharing.
I just love how you take full advantage of all the offerings!😊
Denis I will be unlikely to fly 1st class so I adore watching your videos. I love that you don't take flying 1st class for granted.
Loved ur reviews and how nice I can see u are as a passenger!
Thank you, Dennis, for sharing your First Class flight with us. As always, well put together. Did everyone note the awesome PJ"S
Terrific video as always, Dennis! Great to see the A380 alive and well again!
7:01 Loving your Lizzie Birdsworth impression there Dennis!
Love their little Qatar LED candles. Plus the salt and peppers.
Thank you Dennis enjoyed it.
Hi Dennis, hope all is well. Once again, definitely worth the upgrade price for another throughly enjoyable review of the food and drinks! Thanks so much and have a great day!
We booked our DOH-BKK trip with their a380 first class. Can't wait! Great video!!
Pure fantasy escape again for me as usual Dennis. Like to see the menu's and think..now what would I have had !
Great video Dennis! I’m flying QR in March and can’t wait. Btw there is now a fast track security line at SYD near where the old express path used to be. Surely you could have got into the QF lounge (as a OWE too), though? Or had it closed by that time?
Hi Dennis.
Now THAT is what I call flying high ....in style !!!
It's great to see how some are lucky enough to fly, definitely a treat, if you can " cheekily" ( as you put it) get the upgrade !😂
FINALLY!!!!!!!!! I’ve been in prison for 6 years and I thought I lost your channel.
Miraculously you posted yesterday and I’ve managed to favourite it!! 🎉🎉🎉
What did you go to prison for?
Fantastic video mate, love everything about this flight
Flying the reverse direction of this in 12 days. Can not wait for this as well as experiencing Al Safwa lounge in Doha
Hi very great best video great work master hope you are well good luck
That looks amazing. I hope to experience Qatar Airways some day.
Dennis! Finally I am flying back to Japan first time since pandemic!!! SQ business class! Cheers to a great flight 🥂😊
Un seul mot : FANTASTIQUE !!!!!
Thank you very much, Dennis, for sharing your wonderful documentary video about your First Class flight with us.
Superb video, as ever. Thanks, Dennis. 👍 From the UK
Great vlog as always Dennis
Originally from NZ, Dennis??? I sense an accent.
As per usual, a cracking review. You’ve helped me make some great choices when I hit the skies.
Appreciate you 🙌👌
I do enjoy a little luxury myself! It looks lovely. Thank you for the video! Have a fabulous week!
Great video as always Dennis
Absolutely sublime escapism for a blistering cold day in Leeds, UK.
HI Dennis Firstly wishing you and you family a belated Happy New Year and all good wishes for 2023.
Yes this was another one of your very interesting videos and love that services that you got on Qatar Airlines so who do you find the best Qatar Airlines Emirates Airlines Singapore Airlines I suppose it all depends on where you are travelling to and what class you travel.Anyway looking forward to the next one By the way have you ever used Malaysian Airlines I would be very interested on your comments about them
Not sure if it has changed now, but I also took up the option to upgrade (as per emailed) to Business Class Qatar FRA-SYD - only to discover that this does not give you lounge access!! Thought that was a bit cheap. Otherwise, flying Qsuites is a whole experience.
First class looks amazing, great review Den
That looked awesome!
Awesome review. Flying home from Europe on Lufthansa in September. Hope the offer Fist Class upgrade from Biz class again. Going to jump on it
What an incredible wine list, best that I have ever seen by far!
Flew Qatar 1st class Sydney to Barcelona a couple of years ago using Qantas points. Was a fantastic experience. In the 1st class lounge at Doha for 12 hours there is a private “hotel “ for long layovers. The customer care is unrivalled. Would love to fly with them again but QFF points availability is non-existent and we cannot afford a revenue flight 😢. Thanks for bringing back memories of that flight 😊.
Hi Dennis, a great review and I think the upgrade was worth every penny.
Kind regards
DS
Thanks for a great video! I love Qatar airways , and traveling economy was absolutely impressive, so I can just imagine how good business and First Class must be.
FABULOUS video Dennis! WOW 🤩 I thought the Qatar Airways Q-Suite was blingy but the First Class on the Airbus A380 looked even better! As if that’s even possible on Qatar! I hit the 👍 button the second I heard you say “I’ve just upgraded to First Class on the Iconic A380!” 😊
AMAZING ❤️
excellent review as always mate
We love seeing your wonderful flight reviews - they're always great. We have been so fortunate to have travelled first class (Etihad) on an A380 long haul flight and agree if you can ever do it, you should. We are booked to do this again (Emirates) in March/April 2023 and can't wait. It is truly a once in a lifetime type of experience. And experiencing a shower on a flight is truly living in the clouds. Thank you.
Great upload
Thoroughly enjoyed watching that, Dennis. You’re absolutely correct, there remains a need and desire for First. I’m trying to book flights to Montreal for October, in First, and it’s not to be had unless I want to transfer through the USA (thanks, but no). I can only hope that it’ll become available as Lufthansa return some more A346 to routes. One small detail, as a Scot and lover of our National beverage… Glenmorangie is pronounced just as in the fruit ‘orange’ [Glenm’orange’ie] 😂
So good to being back to your regular videos, and I always look forward to that notification 👍🏻👍🏻😁
Ah thanks for that - I knew I was likely pronouncing it wrong. It's a good drop.
@@DennisBunnikTravels Have a few more and it'll come to you naturally😉🤣 at least that's been my experience, it's a great little distillery to visit if you get the chance.
Nice background music choice 👍
Dennis, the main reason Qatar switches to Air NZ or Marhaba lounges is mainly due to the opening hours of the Qantas lounge may not align up with the QR departure post Covid; although relationship between QF and QR doesn’t seem going well as you mentioned.
Well done Dennis, another great review, and why not enjoy the comforts of everything that First Class has to offer.
Hi Dennis,love the review,gave us lovely memories of flying business class to Sydney from Doha on the A380 in 2019.to be honest,we thought the Qatar B/C was the bees knees,and flown it many times since.
But would certainly like to try first class,just once will do,and with Qatar.👍
Thanks Dennis, another good review.
Great review. I'm lucky enough to have a few bottles of Ares waiting to be opened. A great drop indeed!
Thanks 4 sharing your trip ..
Great video - but one thing to note: despite Qatar's preference for you to use the Air NZ lounge, you were also entitled to access the Qantas First lounge through oneworld Class of Service access rules.
We would like to see reviews of other lounges, too, though. 🙂
I would definitely have availed of the Qantas First lounge.
Fantastic video as usual.
In Hong Kong, Finnair boarding pass invites you to use Plaza Premium Lounge instead of CX lounge. Unless you know airline industry and one world privilege, we could be fooled by it. 🤣
we used the Qantas lounge when we flew Sydney to London in 1st recently, so much better :)
Dennis is Qantas WP so he would absolutely had access. Sometimes its good to get into other lounges especially when you have been in the same place for years.
Mi e' piaciuto il video anche perche' ha spiegato anche quanto costano i voli.
Dennis - the breakfast of champions! Granola and Nachos. Legend.
Nachos in first class, doesn’t get much better than that!
I have flown the Qatar A380 First class a few times now on the long haul from Sydney to London. Absolutely love it! The only fault I had was sleeping way too long, and not making the most of it haha.
Same here. I slept a LOT (more than most flights) due to the awesome QR F comfort, but a mimosa with breakfast didn't hurt ;)
Will try it next weekend
excellent video as always Dennis
I always love your video reviews Dennis. Happy New Year, and to another year traveling the globe.
Fantastic trip report Dennis!
Yeah nah, Dennis is definitely a Business type of guy - cheers
Another great job Dennis! Safe Travels!
Great review (as always).. you were lucky to get Krug.. apparently they are no longer serving Krug :-(
Ah, I’m not jealous because you’re a top bloke. But damn, one can only dream of that experience. Looking forward to the next one
Another excellent video Dennis. Someone you can dream of such a great travelling experience. One day I may hope to travel 1st class of Qatar Airways, but it's well out of my price range at the moment.
Another awesome video review mate!
Top stuff as always, and there’s no one you didn’t thank or acknowledge end to end, which is spot on. Dining on demand really is a step up in luxury!
Love your vids Dennis, Note sure if I have missed it in previous ones though, why do you touch the plane on entering ? Is it a good luck thing ?
Great video! my wife and I recently flew back in 1st class on the A380 from Sydney to London. It's definitely so much better than their BC and with nobody else in the cabin, privacy definitely wasn't an issue
A nice review. Thanks for the information.
As I exiting the Qatar A380 from my lowly cattle class seat (although I had been lucky enough to get a whole row if four seats to myself on a two-thirds empty flight!) I asked the air crew if I could have a look upstairs in first class. They happily let me and wow, it's lovely. Got a great look around. My, how the 1% live.
Hard product is dated and not private enough. Soft product looks great. Thanks for the review
Great video thanks 😊
Brilliant Dennis. All the best from Thailand.
Not only can the rare, elusive, bunnik scarf more than its own body weight during 12 hours in transit, it's ability to blend with the surroundings is notable - did you choose the shirt on purpose?
I have been watching your videos for some time and I am wondering what type of camera you use for filming.
Great review as always Dennis. Interesting that the seat is so open. No privacy really to speak of. Also looks like the Qantas or Air France 1st class seat. I would prefer the Etihad, Emirates, or Singapore first class seat, with a closing door.
Love your reviews Dennis!
Taking this flight in early March! SYD-DOH in F. Can't wait! I’ll be hitting up the QF F lounge first tho (which you had access to!)
Update: Flight SYD-DOH in F on Mar 11 was outstanding. Loved the Australian influence on the menu, and the Ares Shiraz you mentioned! QF F lounge particularly awesome, also.
Did you get in on the ticket or because of you one world status?
Ahhh memories ❤❤❤
Great video Dennis
Wow, nachos!? That’s a first! Thanks for the video Dennis!
Got to love cheeky little upgrades
Thanks Dennis, would love to fly first class once, done business. Cheers 🍻
(Unrelated mostly) But I love the black/white colour scheme of the Air NZ lounge
In May I will be flying Qatar first class from Perth to Doha. Qatar uses the Air New Zealand lounge in Perth as well. I was disappointed to learn that doesn't have enclosures for more privacy in First Class on the A380.
Excellent vid!
Woohoo! Haven’t watched yet, but I’m excited! (As if I am going anywhere 🤦🏽♀️).
your pronunciation of Glenmorangie had me chuckling. 🤣 Great vids though as always
Greetings from Scotland 🏴 Great video and as always you were dressed for First Class. How you can walk when you disembark after eating and drinking so much, I do not know.😂
Nice journey happy bhogi sankranti
I booked a Qatar airways flight from London to the Maldives on the A380 in 1st class so I could have this exact same experience. We even had to fly from the US to catch plane for the itinerary. Then we got there and there had been an equipment change to a 777 without 1st class. I was SOOOOOO disappointed. The Q-Suites were very nice but I really wanted that bucket list experience to fly 1st class in the a380
Great review from Cape Town, South Africa
Hi Dennis another good video but out of my range have you flown on Vietnam airways yet as I can't find any on your site because I'm trying to plan a trip to the Netherlands at the end of the year and they seem to have the best price
Qatar Airways also have first class on some ex-Cathay 777’s but they are CX seats but sold as first class
Awesome vlog mate, can one use qantas points to upgrade from Buisness?? I'm sure because of code share we can't but I thought I would ask you the question anyways. Thanks for a great and inspiring vlog mate✈️😁🥂👍
Qatar upgraded me to first class on the A380 from DOH to LHR on my birthday a few years ago and I had seat 1a as well. It’s a great experience. For some reason, I found the option of baked beans on their breakfast menu as rather odd! Do they still offer their lemon / mint drink on boarding?
Nothing like some baked beans with breakfast! Yes the lemon mint is still offered - delicious!
@@DennisBunnikTravels good to hear their lemon mint is still going strong, it is certainly very good. I tend to associate baked beans with tin tray economy breakfasts with rubbery scrambled egg and horrible sausage lol
Next time, you do something like that can I ‘take to the air’ with you? I understand while were so happy to be upgraded… and… if I were you, I would be screaming this fact from the rooftop of the Sydney International Terminal!