Former Boeing fan here. I travelled to Cape Town on an Ethiopian 787 and returned through Addis on an A350, both in economy. The A350 seemed quieter, roomier and just more comfortable than my former favourite 787. That same month I travelled on a Swiss A220 and it thrashes Boeing 737 again in terms of comfort and quietness. So for me it’s A220 short to medium and A350 long haul. I’ve made more flights since and continue to hold that view so select carriers on that basis. Go Airbus. Greetings from 🇨🇦
Same here... somehow all Airbuses wins over Boeing in comfort. A380>747 / A350>787 / A346>777 / A320>737 Just one of my own memories: RT SFO-ICN A350 Asiana was much better that RT SJO-AMS 787 KLM which BTW the A/C was leaking over my head the whole ride back to home 🙄
@@TIRCQ I flew SFO to ICN once on Asiana business class only because there was no award space from LAX in business class. So I paid for a basic economy united ticket to SFO from LAX and connected to the Asiana flight. Bags checked all the way for free. If you connect on to an international flight in the same alliance even on separate tickets you will get free checked bag at orgin airport
I'm a cabin crew at Delta Air Lines, and the A350 is a favorite among us, too; its spacious cabin design and comfortable crew quarters make it a great experience for long distance flights ✈️.
I absolutely love the A350, flew it for the first time with Delta in 2023 from Sydney to LA. By far the most quietest aircraft I have ever flown on and the large windows are an absolute treat as well.
I recently flew my first A350, a SAS beauty from LA to Copenhagen. The flight was a pure pleasure, so smooth and quiet and everything had a new and modern feel to it. Cruised at 41,000 feet effortlessly...the in-cabin lighting system is excellent and soothing as were the entertainment options included - games, very good movies, puzzles, etc. One of my very favorite features was the ability to see the view from outside the plane via the way cool tail-mounted and the under-fuselage cameras. This feature was highly entertaining, and helped make a long flight much more endurable. Overall, a ten out of ten! Boeing, are you listening???
The recent accident where a JAL landed on top of a Japanese Coast Guard plane and caught fire because of the damage was very revealing. All passengers were safely evacuated including one old lady who was only evacuated 18 minutes later. The carbon composite A350 burned out so slowly compared to an aluminium plane.
The burning characteristics of a CFRP plane had only been theoretically modelled and tested, but this real accident confirmed that they are much more fire resistant. And lightning strikes are not an issue .
as tragic as the event is, the collision in Japan early in the year shows how safe the plane's structure is, everyone on the plane survived the impact and evacuated safely which rates the plane highly in my opinion, never had the chance to fly it myself but i certainly feel confident flying it over a Boeing plane given their recent history
and considereing the captain only left the plane a full 18 minutes (!!!) after the crash shows how long the fuselage resisted the fire before it finally burned up
I flew on an A350 from Seoul to San Francisco via Asiana, the ride was very quiet and the plane felt super spacious. Hope more airlines pick up this plane!
The a350 state-of-the-art design really sets its apart especially on long-haul transcontinental routes. Specifically, sheer fuel efficiency and exceptional range makes it favored with most major airlines.
Just flew on a Cathay A350 2 days ago, it was a great experience, the engines won’t roar so loudly like other plane types and it handles turbulence well.
I flew in the last 360 Day two times with each, A350-900 and -1000. It was a really nice experience and i can confirm, it isnt as loud as it is in other Aircraft types.
Although the A380 is my favorite the A350 is top class in its size sector. This year I’ve flown A380 Singapore to London and just returned from Seoul to Seattle in Asiana. Outbound was an A350, return a 777. There’s no comparison. When I’m booking flights I look for them over other B options as much as my budget allows.
I flew the Airbus A350-900 XWB (359) with Singapore Airlines (SQ) from Manchester (MAN) to Singapore (SIN) on Christmas 2022 as flight 51 and with Finnair (AY) between Hong Kong (HKG) and Helsinki (HEL) at the second half of 2023 as flights 100 and 99. I also flew the Airbus A350-1000 XWB (351) with Cathay Pacific (CX) from Hong Kong (HKG) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) as flight 434 and from Hong Kong (HKG) to Zurich (ZRH) as flight 383 at Easter 2023. I found the cabin of this aircraft futuristic with larger overhead compartments. However, I found the Economy Class seat of the aircraft cramped due to its standard 3-3-3 configuration. In the near future, I will fly on the A350-900 (359) with Lufthansa (LH) between Hong Kong (HKG) and Munich (MUC) as flights 731 and 730 and Cathay Pacific (CX) between Hong Kong (HKG) and Manchester (MAN) as flights 259 and 216, as well as the A350-900 or A350-1000 with STARLUX Airlines (JX) between Taipei (TPE) and Toronto (YYZ) and the A350-1000 with Cathay Pacific (CX) between Hong Kong (HKG) and Toronto (YYZ) as flights 826 or 828, and 825 or 829, in which on STARLUX's A350, I'll try out the aircraft's dimmable windows.
I love flying the A350…I believe I flew the A350 on both ITA and Air France in Business from JFK to Milan and Paris, respectively, and both were very comfortable and restful.
@@Bryan-nx8zt Enjoy the flight Bryan. You will notice that is is not as "shaky" as the Dreamliner both mid-air and take off. Watch how spacious she is when you enter. It's amazing!!
I've only ever flown the A350 once in my life but I can most definitely say that this is the only aircraft so far that has come close to the A380 in terms of comfort... While nothing will ever come close to the King of the Skies, the A350 is definitely a great option! It's quiet, fairly roomy, modern and the lower pressure altitude is a major benefit! Hoping for more flights with the type in the future, especially since Swiss and Edelweiss - my two local carriers - are finally introducing the A350-900 to their fleets next year
I have been a Boeing fan like all youngsters out there from the other century... 😉 ...but as an IT minded guy, Airbus sold me with their more advanced avionics fully computer operated aircraft since the 90s. ...it took them some time to beat mighty Boeing, but it was unavoidable since Boeing lost its roots. The 787 is until now, the only Airbus tech level aircraft they produce.
I always was an Airbus fan. but let's be honest here. Boeing somehow shoot it self on the foot by caving to the demands of operators for quick delivery at all costs.
Its the best plane ever! Modern and Offers an Amazing Passenger Experience. It’s just not suitable for low cost carriers, because its one of the most expensive planes to operate.
Flying Business Class on BA’s A350 between PHX-LHR in the Spring. Very much looking forward to it. Have flown the same service Upper Deck on BA’s A380 several times (DFW-LHR-DFW, LAX-LHR-LAX), which still has the old style Club World layout, but that is one comfortable and quiet plane.
I have recently flown Delta’s A350 from ATL to AMS. Loved quietness and low decompression… both passengers and cabin crew hated lack of personal adjustable air vents with passengers complaining both about it being too hot and too cold during the flight.
I flew on the Qatar A350 back when it was fairly new. I was pretty used to long haul by then, often flying 777s and the 787 also: I was blown away by the A350 experience, it was so smooth by comparison. I am shortly to board the Cathay A350, I will let you know how I get on!
I've seen the A350 in real life 5 times and i think it is a very good looking aircraft and also maybe a whisper widebody aircraft due to quite and efficient Rolls Royce engines
I’ve flown internationally on just about every aircraft. The Thai 747-400 was my favorite until this year. Flew business on Singapore from NY-Singapore nonstop on their A350-ULR and this was by far my favorite aircraft now. Not one bit of turbulence on our 18 hour flight. The jet is so smooth and love the interior! ✈️
Qatar’s A350s in Business Class are superb. I particularly enjoyed looking down on an Emirates B777-300 as we overtook it on a Doha to Edinburgh flight.
I flew Qatar (Q-Suites) few years ago, one leg on the A350, the other on B777. I can tell you that there is a difference in comfort. The A350 is way more quite. I especially find the cabin ventilation system on the 777 to be outdated and noisy. My experience is in the front of the aircraft, where the engine noise is not that big of a factor.
I’ve taken the 787 and A350 on the same route (Singapore to Bangkok), using the same airline (Singapore) in a similar seat (business class using SQ points as part of a SFO-SIN-BKK, with a week’s stay in Sing as a stopover). It was a 350-900 vs a 787-10. I felt the A350, even being a little smaller, was more comfortable and a tad quieter. It also seemed that the finishes on the 350 were better, as the 787 rattled a little more. Both are great planes, but solely based on comfort, I prefer the 350.
I flown that plane on a transatlantic flight and I was much less tired when I landed. It is more comfortable, quieter and has more bells and whistles than any other plane.
In short, the market for long-and ultra-long-distance aircraft is now sub-competitive, which means there is no better solution than the A350 series. However, some airliners would still pick the Boeing 787 series, which is also a good option. However, the B787 family's market coverage is much smaller than that of the A350. In other words, if an airliner wants to choose ONE manufacturer to supply all the wide-body aircraft, they would have to pick Airbus.
They wont, no matter what engines, the A380 is uneconomic, yes it carries a lot of passengers but passengers dont travel that way so much now. Plus it has very little cargo space and worst of all it has 4 engines, not two.
My friends, as F/O or Captain flying the A350, say that this is the best airplane ever built. It will take a lot before some competitors or some "new" asian projects will even reach close to this bird. Everyone talks about this and the airbus A220 like the best aircrafts around.
I had the opportunity to fly the A350-900 from Singapore to Jakarta on an SQ flight where in the previous decade and a half, that used to be despatched by a 777-300 or 777-200. I can't say noticed a difference in terms of cabin comfort and refinement (probably down to the fact that I had a bumpy A380 14 hour flighht from LHR beforehand). Both accomodated 9 abreast very well for the short 1h 30 min hop. They're great for high density medium haul routes in the far east, similar to how its predecessor, the A300, pioneered the market.
I find the noise level very noticeably lower in the A350 and 787 vs 777 family, especially on connecting flights that mix these types. I'm a big 777 fan, especially love the powerful roar of the 300ER with GE900 engine, but I can always tell how much more I use noise cancelling headphones on them especially when seated in middle rows.
The new version will be shorter to navigate a greater range of airports and capacity optimisation. The rr engines can be produced at any viable size, so reengineering might also be updating.
Well, for one thing, they can actually make it without continually halting production for safety concerns….. so I can see why a lot of people prefer that
@@MrJohnnyAOA I did some extensive research what is shocking and amazing and crazy is that powerful pound passenger with passengers equal amount the 787-9 I can fly further than a a350-900
I flew to the Philippines twice with PAL before the pandemic when PAL were flying LHR to MNL, didn't suffer from jetlag, and found the plane comfortable for a 13 and a half hour flight.
This helps, I have a flight coming up from Chicago to Abu Dhabi via Etihad, with the a350 and was worried. I'm so used to boeing 777 or 787 for long haul flights. I was trying to find a flight with an a380 but I couldn't.
This summer I was so happy when I realized that my return flight had been rebooked on an A350! Finally my dream was coming true! But, to be honest I was a little disappointed... Sure it is very comfortable and quiet and playing with the cameras was extremely entertaining, but I probably had my expectations too high. Nothing compared to the shock and wonder I experienced on my first and only flight on an A380. What a wonder! All that space! And the feeling of being a big maple leaf gently settling on the tarmac during the quietest landing I have ever experienced. My heart bleeds knowing that this big fat baby is doomed to die...💔❣and I cling to the illusory dream that the A380Neo program will one day be reborn. Sometimes dreams do come true..
This October I will fly the A350-900 from California to Taipei. This will be my third time on an A350. I’ve never been on a B787 so I cannot compare which is better.
I’m a proud American , and I love flying on airbus products! Always feels newer, more modern, and far more comfortable than any of the Boeing, including the 787. One example is the window placement of Airbus products, larger, and higher up on the fuselage. Unless you’re a midget, looking at a Boeing 737 window means scrunching your neck, which is not good for anybody. I hate to say it, Boeing has lost its touch.
The A350 is my favourite airplane to fly, It's quiter and overall more comfortable for me than 787. Unfortunately, mostly I don't have much luck finding affordable flights flying the A350 on my way to SE Asia from Europe... It's mostly 787 with a few exceptions.
Hey! Great video, but sharing a bit of well-meant feedback with a few examples on what I expected just from the title: As an industry-deep-dive format I would have expected a bit more reasoning on why specifically the A350 wins over other types, making it more a comparison than just listing its features. E.g. Wider cabin -> Airlines could put more seats in than 787, but why does it then win against the 777? What are the operating costs per seatkm vs other types - which ultimately is the main decision factor for standard routes. For which airlines specifically does it make more sense to buy this type (range, performance, cargo capacity) than others and how much of the market is it? Similarly, is it really true that compared to other types passengers or pilots prefer it? What does the competition offer instead? This video is a great overview on the features of the craft, but it imo has not answered WHY it is chosen OVER other crafts.
When I first flew the 787 it felt like it was a modern plane and the cockpit looked really excellent. But most business class seats on the 787 have to make compromises, Qatar couldn't even fit their qSuite seats on the 787. A350-900 and 1000 are way better planes for business class sets, its just more space, they are quieter.
Simply Flying: The A350 is not the first aircraft of Airbus made of CFRP. Airbus has a long history of using carbon fiber. It started with the A310 to the A320 the A340-500/600 had much higher CFRP content, the A380 has over 30 tons of CFRP (first monolithic CFRP wingbox of any airliner, the tail fuselage is also monolithic CFRP) The A400M had the biggest CFRP wing ever made until the EIS of the 787.
Hi simple, flying for me, not yet, perhaps in the not soo distant future, Have heard very nice feedback though and now that Emirates is about to receive their A350's which I cannot wait, something tells me soon I'll get to experience the aircraft for myself, please note Emirates is my preferred and favourite airline to fly on. There is no affiliation between myself and Emirates, I'm just a normal passenger.
Given how mature the A350 programme is, the second the 777x is off the ground, i bet Airbus unleash the A350 NEO stretch and wipe the floor with them. It'll be far more efficient than a plane that will be too big to compete per seat. (unless boeing manage 11 seats wide and stretch the thing)
My most Favourite Airline for this Plane is Singapore Airlines! As a Singaporean, I flew on an Airbus A350 three times all operated by SQ. Even if I am Obsessed with the Uncertified 777X, I would Prefer A350s more than 777X with this Airline! Singapore Airlines became my Next Favourite A350 airline after Qatar!
Didn't expect the Philippine flag carrier, Philippine Airlines will fit 10 seats in economy. Once Cebu Pacific, a low-cost carrier starts flying to North America, PAL is screwed lmao
2:53 I find this statement to be odd. If the plane is capable of holding a 6000 foot cabin at 43,000 feet, then logically the cabin would be lower at anything below that.
I wish Virgin was flying its A350 on the Miami to Heathrow route instead of the A330 and 787. From the reviews I’ve read it seems to be a crowd favorite.
Its the most popular because its the best aircraft. The only one that even come close is the 787, that still have issues and generally are not quite as good as the A350 (and yes, A350, also have issues) Of causes A330Neo is also a good aircraft, but its not quite that close to either 787 and A350.. Granted, The A330Neo is very economical, and a platform that airlines are used with
That's fine , as long as they stop pushing for 10 abreast seating, a definite pass in the comfort zone.. Not pleasant on a 777, forget it about it on a one foot narrower cabin.
For Airlines its range and economics for the A350 and for customers its comfort and quietness. so all round its a better aircraft. It will even challenge the up and coming 777x. In that the A350-1000 carries less passengers but has a greater range and costs 76million less. With the present Boeing management, its safer as well. Airbus could challenge the 777x even further by building a a350-1000 Neo with the new RR Ultra engines.
Former Boeing fan here. I travelled to Cape Town on an Ethiopian 787 and returned through Addis on an A350, both in economy. The A350 seemed quieter, roomier and just more comfortable than my former favourite 787. That same month I travelled on a Swiss A220 and it thrashes Boeing 737 again in terms of comfort and quietness. So for me it’s A220 short to medium and A350 long haul. I’ve made more flights since and continue to hold that view so select carriers on that basis. Go Airbus. Greetings from 🇨🇦
Agreed. I also had better experience in the A350 than the 787 on same airline ,with three different airlines
for JAL 787 can't be beat in economy because they do 2-4-2 like the A330 instead of the usual 3-3-3
JAL also has a great Premium Economy and Business Class product on their Dreamliners.@@hanj31
Same here... somehow all Airbuses wins over Boeing in comfort. A380>747 / A350>787 / A346>777 / A320>737
Just one of my own memories: RT SFO-ICN A350 Asiana was much better that RT SJO-AMS 787 KLM which BTW the A/C was leaking over my head the whole ride back to home 🙄
@@TIRCQ I flew SFO to ICN once on Asiana business class only because there was no award space from LAX in business class. So I paid for a basic economy united ticket to SFO from LAX and connected to the Asiana flight. Bags checked all the way for free. If you connect on to an international flight in the same alliance even on separate tickets you will get free checked bag at orgin airport
I'm a cabin crew at Delta Air Lines, and the A350 is a favorite among us, too; its spacious cabin design and comfortable crew quarters make it a great experience for long distance flights ✈️.
I notice the galley area is larger and more advanced than other wide body planes.
I absolutely love the A350, flew it for the first time with Delta in 2023 from Sydney to LA. By far the most quietest aircraft I have ever flown on and the large windows are an absolute treat as well.
I’ll be doing this in 7 months
I recently flew my first A350, a SAS beauty from LA to Copenhagen. The flight was a pure pleasure, so smooth and quiet and everything had a new and modern feel to it. Cruised at 41,000 feet effortlessly...the in-cabin lighting system is excellent and soothing as were the entertainment options included - games, very good movies, puzzles, etc. One of my very favorite features was the ability to see the view from outside the plane via the way cool tail-mounted and the under-fuselage cameras. This feature was highly entertaining, and helped make a long flight much more endurable. Overall, a ten out of ten! Boeing, are you listening???
Nope, they're busy trying to duct tape the doors and wheels back on.
The recent accident where a JAL landed on top of a Japanese Coast Guard plane and caught fire because of the damage was very revealing. All passengers were safely evacuated including one old lady who was only evacuated 18 minutes later. The carbon composite A350 burned out so slowly compared to an aluminium plane.
The burning characteristics of a CFRP plane had only been theoretically modelled and tested, but this real accident confirmed that they are much more fire resistant. And lightning strikes are not an issue .
@@v____l okay…?
@@v____l Against what radiation? Space? The engines? The earth? What radtiation?
There's still much of the atmosphere left 😅
Its the atc fault not plane failure😅
as tragic as the event is, the collision in Japan early in the year shows how safe the plane's structure is, everyone on the plane survived the impact and evacuated safely which rates the plane highly in my opinion, never had the chance to fly it myself but i certainly feel confident flying it over a Boeing plane given their recent history
and considereing the captain only left the plane a full 18 minutes (!!!) after the crash shows how long the fuselage resisted the fire before it finally burned up
If that happened in China, passengers would perish trying to bring their carry ons off the plane.
Yes, flying through a 15.000 kg Plane @ nearly landing speed is incredible.
thats because this happened in japan. if this happened in the usa then more than 30 people wouldve gotten injured or died
I flew on an A350 from Seoul to San Francisco via Asiana, the ride was very quiet and the plane felt super spacious. Hope more airlines pick up this plane!
The a350 state-of-the-art design really sets its apart especially on long-haul transcontinental routes. Specifically, sheer fuel efficiency and exceptional range makes it favored with most major airlines.
A350 as a freaking fantastic airplane
By far my favorite aircraft. So beautiful
The last time I flew on an A350 (-900) Was San Francisco to Singapore nonstop 17 1/2 hours. Wonderful flight in business class, loved the airplane!
I really love the a350, such a magnificent piece of engineering 😍
I couldn't get enough of the tail and belly camera feeds on the IFE on one of my A350 flights. Comfortable cabin as well.
I love that plane. It’s so quiet and comfortable, and it’s also a beautiful plane ❤
proud to be flying such amazing bird
Just flew on a Cathay A350 2 days ago, it was a great experience, the engines won’t roar so loudly like other plane types and it handles turbulence well.
The a350 is a wonderfully futuristic aircraft. There is much more life left to it
I flew in the last 360 Day two times with each, A350-900 and -1000. It was a really nice experience and i can confirm, it isnt as loud as it is in other Aircraft types.
I flew on both A350-1000 and A350-900 and I gotta say, it’s really nice
I flew the A350-900 from Malaysia to Bangkok with Thai airlines. Fantastic aircraft.
Although the A380 is my favorite the A350 is top class in its size sector. This year I’ve flown A380 Singapore to London and just returned from Seoul to Seattle in Asiana. Outbound was an A350, return a 777. There’s no comparison. When I’m booking flights I look for them over other B options as much as my budget allows.
I flew the Airbus A350-900 XWB (359) with Singapore Airlines (SQ) from Manchester (MAN) to Singapore (SIN) on Christmas 2022 as flight 51 and with Finnair (AY) between Hong Kong (HKG) and Helsinki (HEL) at the second half of 2023 as flights 100 and 99. I also flew the Airbus A350-1000 XWB (351) with Cathay Pacific (CX) from Hong Kong (HKG) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) as flight 434 and from Hong Kong (HKG) to Zurich (ZRH) as flight 383 at Easter 2023. I found the cabin of this aircraft futuristic with larger overhead compartments. However, I found the Economy Class seat of the aircraft cramped due to its standard 3-3-3 configuration. In the near future, I will fly on the A350-900 (359) with Lufthansa (LH) between Hong Kong (HKG) and Munich (MUC) as flights 731 and 730 and Cathay Pacific (CX) between Hong Kong (HKG) and Manchester (MAN) as flights 259 and 216, as well as the A350-900 or A350-1000 with STARLUX Airlines (JX) between Taipei (TPE) and Toronto (YYZ) and the A350-1000 with Cathay Pacific (CX) between Hong Kong (HKG) and Toronto (YYZ) as flights 826 or 828, and 825 or 829, in which on STARLUX's A350, I'll try out the aircraft's dimmable windows.
I love flying the A350…I believe I flew the A350 on both ITA and Air France in Business from JFK to Milan and Paris, respectively, and both were very comfortable and restful.
A great example of what a long term, forward thinking view of industry can achieve.
It’s the “sunglasses” for me♥️
-900, -1000, -F, -900ULR, -1000ULR : five variants, only ten years after the first flight !!! Remarkable work Airbus !!!
And already making plans for the Neo.
-900ULR and -1000ULR doesn’t count
@@RasscasseImagine they also made the A350 MRTT. It would be insane but I don't think Airbus has plans for it.
@@odzergamingThey still count but mostly enter the same variant as the normal A350-900 and A350-1000.
I’m waiting for my turn to fly A350. All other aircraft has carried me. 😀✈️
I will be flying this month:))
@@Bryan-nx8zt Enjoy the flight Bryan. You will notice that is is not as "shaky" as the Dreamliner both mid-air and take off. Watch how spacious she is when you enter. It's amazing!!
I fell in love with the type when a Fiji Airways A350 landed in SLC with my daughter on board.
I've only ever flown the A350 once in my life but I can most definitely say that this is the only aircraft so far that has come close to the A380 in terms of comfort... While nothing will ever come close to the King of the Skies, the A350 is definitely a great option! It's quiet, fairly roomy, modern and the lower pressure altitude is a major benefit! Hoping for more flights with the type in the future, especially since Swiss and Edelweiss - my two local carriers - are finally introducing the A350-900 to their fleets next year
I have been a Boeing fan like all youngsters out there from the other century... 😉
...but as an IT minded guy, Airbus sold me with their more advanced avionics fully computer operated aircraft since the 90s. ...it took them some time to beat mighty Boeing, but it was unavoidable since Boeing lost its roots. The 787 is until now, the only Airbus tech level aircraft they produce.
I always was an Airbus fan. but let's be honest here. Boeing somehow shoot it self on the foot by caving to the demands of operators for quick delivery at all costs.
@@southpakrules I agree with you. But I have to say, Airbus caught up with Boeing sales before the consequences of their management became public.
Its the best plane ever! Modern and Offers an Amazing Passenger Experience. It’s just not suitable for low cost carriers, because its one of the most expensive planes to operate.
Flying Business Class on BA’s A350 between PHX-LHR in the Spring. Very much looking forward to it. Have flown the same service Upper Deck on BA’s A380 several times (DFW-LHR-DFW, LAX-LHR-LAX), which still has the old style Club World layout, but that is one comfortable and quiet plane.
Superb machine.
I have recently flown Delta’s A350 from ATL to AMS. Loved quietness and low decompression… both passengers and cabin crew hated lack of personal adjustable air vents with passengers complaining both about it being too hot and too cold during the flight.
I flew on the Qatar A350 back when it was fairly new. I was pretty used to long haul by then, often flying 777s and the 787 also: I was blown away by the A350 experience, it was so smooth by comparison. I am shortly to board the Cathay A350, I will let you know how I get on!
I've seen the A350 in real life 5 times and i think it is a very good looking aircraft and also maybe a whisper widebody aircraft due to quite and efficient Rolls Royce engines
I flew on this from SIN to HND return. It is an outstanding aircraft and I can't wait to fly on it again.
I’ve flown internationally on just about every aircraft. The Thai 747-400 was my favorite until this year. Flew business on Singapore from NY-Singapore nonstop on their A350-ULR and this was by far my favorite aircraft now. Not one bit of turbulence on our 18 hour flight. The jet is so smooth and love the interior! ✈️
My favourite aircraft
I flew on a BA A350 last week for the first time and it was better and quieter than their other planes
Been on both B787 and A350. For me A350 edges it out. Last year was my 1st time on A350-1000 with Virgin to JFK
Standardisation is the way to go good job to Airbus. 🎉
Qatar’s A350s in Business Class are superb. I particularly enjoyed looking down on an Emirates B777-300 as we overtook it on a Doha to Edinburgh flight.
Rides A35K once from Hong Kong to Osaka, and will ride again to San Francisco this year with A359 both bound(All operated by CX)
The biggest drawcard is that it doesn't randomly drop out of the sky like the Max
The commonality for crew training is very interesting, I'd never considered that
I flew Qatar (Q-Suites) few years ago, one leg on the A350, the other on B777. I can tell you that there is a difference in comfort. The A350 is way more quite. I especially find the cabin ventilation system on the 777 to be outdated and noisy. My experience is in the front of the aircraft, where the engine noise is not that big of a factor.
First flight for me coming up shortly on a Qatar 359.
Looking forward to it after a recent trip on an Airbus 380
Enjoy it ❤
I’ve taken the 787 and A350 on the same route (Singapore to Bangkok), using the same airline (Singapore) in a similar seat (business class using SQ points as part of a SFO-SIN-BKK, with a week’s stay in Sing as a stopover). It was a 350-900 vs a 787-10. I felt the A350, even being a little smaller, was more comfortable and a tad quieter. It also seemed that the finishes on the 350 were better, as the 787 rattled a little more. Both are great planes, but solely based on comfort, I prefer the 350.
I flown that plane on a transatlantic flight and I was much less tired when I landed. It is more comfortable, quieter and has more bells and whistles than any other plane.
In short, the market for long-and ultra-long-distance aircraft is now sub-competitive, which means there is no better solution than the A350 series. However, some airliners would still pick the Boeing 787 series, which is also a good option. However, the B787 family's market coverage is much smaller than that of the A350. In other words, if an airliner wants to choose ONE manufacturer to supply all the wide-body aircraft, they would have to pick Airbus.
Loved it on delta had to fly to Detroit and Minneapolis from Dallas to fly to Amsterdam
when will the noe A380 conversions start to take place with the new RR Ultrafan engines.
They wont, no matter what engines, the A380 is uneconomic, yes it carries a lot of passengers but passengers dont travel that way so much now. Plus it has very little cargo space and worst of all it has 4 engines, not two.
It's simply the best
are alloys composites now
My friends, as F/O or Captain flying the A350, say that this is the best airplane ever built. It will take a lot before some competitors or some "new" asian projects will even reach close to this bird. Everyone talks about this and the airbus A220 like the best aircrafts around.
I had the opportunity to fly the A350-900 from Singapore to Jakarta on an SQ flight where in the previous decade and a half, that used to be despatched by a 777-300 or 777-200. I can't say noticed a difference in terms of cabin comfort and refinement (probably down to the fact that I had a bumpy A380 14 hour flighht from LHR beforehand). Both accomodated 9 abreast very well for the short 1h 30 min hop. They're great for high density medium haul routes in the far east, similar to how its predecessor, the A300, pioneered the market.
I find the noise level very noticeably lower in the A350 and 787 vs 777 family, especially on connecting flights that mix these types. I'm a big 777 fan, especially love the powerful roar of the 300ER with GE900 engine, but I can always tell how much more I use noise cancelling headphones on them especially when seated in middle rows.
The new version will be shorter to navigate a greater range of airports and capacity optimisation. The rr engines can be produced at any viable size, so reengineering might also be updating.
Well, for one thing, they can actually make it without continually halting production for safety concerns….. so I can see why a lot of people prefer that
Malaysia Airlines should have more of A350s, should consider -1000 variant for KUL-LHR route.
The A350 is such a gorgeous plane!!!! But i also like the 787s as well lol!!! Idk 🤷🏾♂️ which is prettier the A350 or the 787 lol
787
Both. Can't choose!
@@MrJohnnyAOA I did some extensive research what is shocking and amazing and crazy is that powerful pound passenger with passengers equal amount the 787-9 I can fly further than a a350-900
@@rel6438what did you just say…
For me it has to be the A350, just so sleek, whereas the 787 always reminds me of miss piggy for some reason!!
I flew to the Philippines twice with PAL before the pandemic when PAL were flying LHR to MNL, didn't suffer from jetlag, and found the plane comfortable for a 13 and a half hour flight.
I love this aircraft , I flew economy but even there it was spectacular
This helps, I have a flight coming up from Chicago to Abu Dhabi via Etihad, with the a350 and was worried. I'm so used to boeing 777 or 787 for long haul flights. I was trying to find a flight with an a380 but I couldn't.
This summer I was so happy when I realized that my return flight had been rebooked on an A350! Finally my dream was coming true! But, to be honest I was a little disappointed... Sure it is very comfortable and quiet and playing with the cameras was extremely entertaining, but I probably had my expectations too high. Nothing compared to the shock and wonder I experienced on my first and only flight on an A380. What a wonder! All that space! And the feeling of being a big maple leaf gently settling on the tarmac during the quietest landing I have ever experienced. My heart bleeds knowing that this big fat baby is doomed to die...💔❣and I cling to the illusory dream that the A380Neo program will one day be reborn. Sometimes dreams do come true..
I have never flown on A350, but I flew on A380. It was amazing
1. Because it’s awesome.
2. Not a Boeing?
This October I will fly the A350-900 from California to Taipei. This will be my third time on an A350. I’ve never been on a B787 so I cannot compare which is better.
Greatest flying machine since the Spitfire and no door falls off and no lithium ion battery catches fire.
I’m a proud American , and I love flying on airbus products! Always feels newer, more modern, and far more comfortable than any of the Boeing, including the 787. One example is the window placement of Airbus products, larger, and higher up on the fuselage. Unless you’re a midget, looking at a Boeing 737 window means scrunching your neck, which is not good for anybody. I hate to say it, Boeing has lost its touch.
The A350 is an absolute machine. Airbus is killing Boeing.
Elegant jet.
The A350 is my favourite airplane to fly, It's quiter and overall more comfortable for me than 787. Unfortunately, mostly I don't have much luck finding affordable flights flying the A350 on my way to SE Asia from Europe... It's mostly 787 with a few exceptions.
Hey! Great video, but sharing a bit of well-meant feedback with a few examples on what I expected just from the title:
As an industry-deep-dive format I would have expected a bit more reasoning on why specifically the A350 wins over other types, making it more a comparison than just listing its features. E.g. Wider cabin -> Airlines could put more seats in than 787, but why does it then win against the 777? What are the operating costs per seatkm vs other types - which ultimately is the main decision factor for standard routes. For which airlines specifically does it make more sense to buy this type (range, performance, cargo capacity) than others and how much of the market is it?
Similarly, is it really true that compared to other types passengers or pilots prefer it? What does the competition offer instead?
This video is a great overview on the features of the craft, but it imo has not answered WHY it is chosen OVER other crafts.
When I first flew the 787 it felt like it was a modern plane and the cockpit looked really excellent. But most business class seats on the 787 have to make compromises, Qatar couldn't even fit their qSuite seats on the 787. A350-900 and 1000 are way better planes for business class sets, its just more space, they are quieter.
Amazing how popular your planes get when your only competition keeps crashing theirs
Recently had a chance to fly one on Iberia. Stupidly silence, even after takeoff on full throttle it hums.
I love flying on the 787. I'd like to fly on the A350 at some point but I almost exclusively fly United
Interesting , Thank You
Well done
Simply Flying: The A350 is not the first aircraft of Airbus made of CFRP. Airbus has a long history of using carbon fiber. It started with the A310 to the A320 the A340-500/600 had much higher CFRP content, the A380 has over 30 tons of CFRP (first monolithic CFRP wingbox of any airliner, the tail fuselage is also monolithic CFRP) The A400M had the biggest CFRP wing ever made until the EIS of the 787.
I think you define a carbon aircraft as being one with a full carbon fusilage rather than carbon parts here & there. A350 & B787 meet that criterior.
Hi simple, flying for me, not yet, perhaps in the not soo distant future, Have heard very nice feedback though and now that Emirates is about to receive their A350's which I cannot wait, something tells me soon I'll get to experience the aircraft for myself, please note Emirates is my preferred and favourite airline to fly on. There is no affiliation between myself and Emirates, I'm just a normal passenger.
Because it's available!
I fly with qatar’s and JAL’s 787 last week. Long ago i read qatar complainements, i see that how they were right about after seeing wings of 787
Given how mature the A350 programme is, the second the 777x is off the ground, i bet Airbus unleash the A350 NEO stretch and wipe the floor with them. It'll be far more efficient than a plane that will be too big to compete per seat. (unless boeing manage 11 seats wide and stretch the thing)
I think that the A350 is too new for a NEO treatment
@@moekitsune How new the engines are will be of more interest to the Airlines. They wont buy something with an old engines.
The A350-1000 is the best airplane in the sky today….
My most Favourite Airline for this Plane is Singapore Airlines! As a Singaporean, I flew on an Airbus A350 three times all operated by SQ. Even if I am Obsessed with the Uncertified 777X, I would Prefer A350s more than 777X with this Airline! Singapore Airlines became my Next Favourite A350 airline after Qatar!
Didn't expect the Philippine flag carrier, Philippine Airlines will fit 10 seats in economy. Once Cebu Pacific, a low-cost carrier starts flying to North America, PAL is screwed lmao
I haven’t flown on an a350 or an airbus plane in general but I do want to one day 😂
2:53 I find this statement to be odd. If the plane is capable of holding a 6000 foot cabin at 43,000 feet, then logically the cabin would be lower at anything below that.
I wish Virgin was flying its A350 on the Miami to Heathrow route instead of the A330 and 787. From the reviews I’ve read it seems to be a crowd favorite.
Airbus builds a better product plain and simple.👍
Love this aircraft, except the nine-abreast cabin in Coach, only drawback on the flight from Munich to Boston
And there are people still compare B787 with A350. Which design and engine are totally not equal.
Smh 🤦♂
Its the most popular because its the best aircraft. The only one that even come close is the 787, that still have issues and generally are not quite as good as the A350 (and yes, A350, also have issues)
Of causes A330Neo is also a good aircraft, but its not quite that close to either 787 and A350.. Granted, The A330Neo is very economical, and a platform that airlines are used with
Airbus are waaaaaaay better, that’s why.
Simple answer.Airbus is focused on making planes good for airlines and passengers.They have no greed in them and EU keeps close eye on them.
Can't wait to fly on her She is the only Airbus sister aircraft I'm yet to experience.
Because it’s a great airplane.
Next question.
That's fine , as long as they stop pushing for 10 abreast seating, a definite pass in the comfort zone..
Not pleasant on a 777, forget it about it on a one foot narrower cabin.
For Airlines its range and economics for the A350 and for customers its comfort and quietness. so all round its a better aircraft. It will even challenge the up and coming 777x. In that the A350-1000 carries less passengers but has a greater range and costs 76million less. With the present Boeing management, its safer as well. Airbus could challenge the 777x even further by building a a350-1000 Neo with the new RR Ultra engines.