Is LUFTHANSA FIRST CLASS worth it?

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  • Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
  • Is Lufthansa first class the best value luxury airline seat? I recently had the pleasure to fly on the Lufthansa 747 first class and in this video I will be reviewing this luxury plane ticket. I will show you everything from the Lufthansa first class seat and first Lufthansa first class lounge, to the Lufthansa business class and the Lufthansa 747 upper deck. Make sure to watch the entire Lufthansa first class review today to see if it is worth it for your next flight!
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  • @NicoSchweinzer
    @NicoSchweinzer 10 днів тому +98

    You are a great example for:"People subscribe for the human, not for the topic" 🧡

  • @tompsu9536
    @tompsu9536 10 днів тому +39

    Long live the 747, one of the greatest ever made! Amazing that Lufthansa is still flying lots of them, in fact they are even renovating the 747-8s

  • @simoneklomp9496
    @simoneklomp9496 10 днів тому +35

    😱 seeing Gordon in your video 😂 The Dutch either love or dislike him. He is funny tough

    • @TeunLos
      @TeunLos 4 дні тому

      Hahaha I was also so surprised. Never actually knew his last name😂

  • @thomasroth84
    @thomasroth84 10 днів тому +7

    Fun fact about the cask of Whisky: It's a local product distilled about 30 minutes away from the airport! Hope you liked it

    • @KymIllman
      @KymIllman  10 днів тому

      I didn’t try that one

  • @therocknerd4005
    @therocknerd4005 10 днів тому +5

    I'm sure there's many but who else enjoys the whole video especially for the blooper at the end. As always, a great video Kym.

  • @uthumbandara1406
    @uthumbandara1406 10 днів тому +5

    Man!!! I never knew that Kym would describe the history of the 747 in his travel logs. I should start a second channel about aviation and planes as a hobby besides f1 as a professional

  • @SLYGUY79
    @SLYGUY79 10 днів тому +32

    That dude to the right of you was very interested in your vlog😂

  • @jeremyreeve5798
    @jeremyreeve5798 5 днів тому

    I'm and F1 and an aviation geek, so LOVE your reviews. Keep it up, great fun. 10/10

  • @JohnRolyAU
    @JohnRolyAU 10 днів тому +8

    I've had 1A on a Qantas 747 in 2009 during the GFC when Platinum passengers got moved up into First as they weren't selling First class tickets. My mate got upgraded to Business and sat in my old seat upstairs as a business exit row seat. Back then the First class bathroom had tiles on the wall and a porcelain sink.

  • @jackypronk432
    @jackypronk432 10 днів тому

    I’m live in Aus but born in Ned so it was so cool to see Gordon on this vlog…
    I live my first and business class dreams through you, as I would never be able to afford to myself.
    I have the joy of 25-30hrs in 3rd class❤
    Love your vlogs

  • @gxming_txm
    @gxming_txm 10 днів тому +2

    I'm not sure why, but I really enjoy your flying content! Hope to see you next year in Melbourne Kym. Safe travels as always

    • @KymIllman
      @KymIllman  10 днів тому +1

      Qatar first video next week

  • @brendansamuels8028
    @brendansamuels8028 10 днів тому +8

    Man the flight to Singapore is quicker than Sydney to Perth!

    • @KymIllman
      @KymIllman  10 днів тому +1

      Quicker than Sydney to Perth not Perth to Sydney.

    • @brendansamuels8028
      @brendansamuels8028 10 днів тому

      @@KymIllmanPerth to Syd is only about 3.5-4 hours ish?

  • @Boxer1250RT
    @Boxer1250RT 10 днів тому +2

    It took me some years to accumulate enough miles to fly Lufty Business 747 upper deck. It almost felt like I was flying with a Private Jet since there were only a few passengers on the 2nd floor. I'm flying back to US from Frankfurt on A380 Upper Deck Business soon and just cannot wait. I don't care about the food or the drink, but just the flying experience!

    • @Gdijz_Martin
      @Gdijz_Martin 10 днів тому

      I dont think you will be flying on a A380. All Lufthansa A380 are flying from Munich now.

    • @Boxer1250RT
      @Boxer1250RT 10 днів тому

      @@Gdijz_Martin sorry from MUN. I am so used to going through FRA.

  • @clellandm
    @clellandm 10 днів тому +1

    My wife and I love these flight videos, great addition to the F1 content! Quick question: what kind of sleeping tablet have you found that works on these flights?

  • @ridelove13
    @ridelove13 10 днів тому +3

    Could you do a video about your weirdest / coolest plane or airport moments? Im sure you experienced a lot.

  • @darylmatilda733
    @darylmatilda733 10 днів тому +1

    How can you not like Cilantro..... I have flown on these planes quite a lot from Vancouver BC to Europe and Asia.. Was lucky back in the mid 90's to sit in the cockpit for a landing.... wow

  • @mark82421
    @mark82421 10 днів тому +4

    Hello from Scotland ! nice video !

  • @dsistudios8446
    @dsistudios8446 10 днів тому +1

    Fela's song as soundtrack, you are a legend Kym, yes sirrrrrr!.

  • @IRG187
    @IRG187 10 днів тому +65

    I don't think any 1st class travel is worth what you pay.. The people rich enough to purchase it do not care about value for money, they care about ease and comfort and are willing to pay whatever it costs.

    • @Octet
      @Octet 10 днів тому +12

      Not exactly lol. Just because you can afford first class doesn’t mean there’s no value for money or it’s such a small amount for them.
      Mainly you’re just getting a comfortable reclining seat that’s all sometimes you can score first class for really good prices or get automatic upgrades as a card holder and you really do arrive feeling totally refreshed compared to cramped, upright economy for 12 hours.

    • @gosmarte669
      @gosmarte669 10 днів тому +2

      How do you know ? Do you speak from experience ? But you are right, rich people fly first class because we can. But value is all relative anyway and who cares about what other people want to spend there money on.

    • @Alan.livingston
      @Alan.livingston 10 днів тому +4

      The people I know who fly first class with any regularity don’t pay themselves, their companies do. You can bet that old mate here is writing this off as business travel.

    • @LynwoodSumner
      @LynwoodSumner 10 днів тому

      @octet, just let everyone else have a good time, since you'll never be happy about anything

    • @LynwoodSumner
      @LynwoodSumner 10 днів тому

      Quite the uninitiated nip-ple

  • @josetraba2453
    @josetraba2453 10 днів тому

    I was lucky enough to get to travel in the 747 upper lounge business from Seoul to NYC. So quiet. Memorable.

  • @s.flanders
    @s.flanders 7 днів тому

    As someone who wasn't flying in the heyday of the 747, I've been trying to find a way to get on one. My ICN to HNL attempt last March was thwarted by a late change to a 777, but I've managed to book a business class seat (FRA to YYZ) on a 747-400 which I'm unreasonably giddy about. I don't even care that Lufthansa business class is mediocre, I just want the experience of the 747 upper deck.
    Also, I'm lucky enough to have been inside the first 747 ever at a nearby museum. But I somehow missed out on seeing the last 747 rolling off the assembly line.
    P.S.: My mild 747 obsession was primarily heightened when the license plate randomly assigned to my car just said "00747." I took it as a sign.

  • @A350XLR
    @A350XLR 10 днів тому +2

    Kym getting progressively drunk over the span of the video is great xD

  • @FrequentBusinessTraveler
    @FrequentBusinessTraveler 10 днів тому +1

    Kym, Air France also uses Porsches Cayennes for the first class passengers at CDG. You should try it once. You’ll love it!

  • @MrSullyO
    @MrSullyO 10 днів тому

    Airfrance La Première First Class is worth it as well. If you can fly on the A380 there are a mere 9 seats in the spacious cabin situated just below the flight deck. The 777 versions have enclosed suites, more private than the A380 open floor plan. The La Première lounge at Charles De Gaul is comfortable with all the amenities, a buffet and an elegant menu to order off, in addition to a well stocked bar (Kym's pleasure). While you are in the lounge the AF attendants keep on an eye on your flight time and boarding and will then escort you in a car to the plane where you are the last to board. Perfect.

  • @terencelee00
    @terencelee00 8 днів тому

    Super. I love watching travel reviews too. Always wanted to try Lufthansa first in the 747-8 as well as the first class lounge.
    Btw the caviar accompaniment is crème fraiche, I believe.

  • @boeingvlad3902
    @boeingvlad3902 7 днів тому

    I know you slightly mentioned this in your video. But a fun fact about the 747 is that if you’re sitting in the front couple of seats in first class, you’re actually ahead of the pilots. Since the cockpit’s on the second deck!

  • @yespur87
    @yespur87 9 днів тому +2

    Seeing Gordon in one of your videos was the last thing I was expecting tbh

  • @louissauquet
    @louissauquet 10 днів тому +1

    I would be curious if you could get to review Air France La Premiere one day to see how you compare it to all the others you’ve experienced?

  • @openbabel
    @openbabel 8 днів тому +1

    Sony has announced that accessibility ( Lufthansa may not do on the flight ) will be rolled out across all their cameras. It seems that voice control will effect certain aspects of the camera. I remain sceptical, as background noise in crowded spaces could mean certain for the idea. This blog was filmed on a noisy aircraft whilst photos at the tracks would suffer the same fate ? Does this feature come on your new canon ?

  • @TheBOYO74
    @TheBOYO74 9 днів тому

    Lufthansa 1st is stunning especially the lounges, and the taxiway transfers. But attention to detail is stunning. I used points where I can

  • @peterblackmore7560
    @peterblackmore7560 9 днів тому

    Once you get over the nostalgia of the 747, the legacy noise is something else, when compared to modern aircraft such as A380/A350/B787.
    However, First Class at a Business class seat price on a Middle Easter carrier - yeah, I would put up with the noise.

  • @BenSteele-u4v
    @BenSteele-u4v 6 днів тому

    Impressed at you doing a review with what was essentially a full audience of the cabin 😂

  • @ElPierdolito
    @ElPierdolito 5 днів тому

    Sir Illman, at 08:12, is that a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Steel ? If so, awesome watch, I have one myself (b-day gift from the wife, so I'm biased but I love it!).
    You met Gordon, I met him 6 years ago in Amsterdam, very nice guy, (used to be a) great singer,. he won a Dutch talent show years ago when he was still selling women's lingerie on the Albert Cuyp market in Amsterdam, and a very funny guy also. But he let's his 'love' life get in the way of his talent and personal life via Social Media) ... but that aside ....
    Thank you for the video!
    P.S. Gordon singing 'Stay passionate!' awesome final touch!

  • @damiannaylor5691
    @damiannaylor5691 9 днів тому

    Great video Kym, love the 747! My first business class flight was in the upper deck of a 747 in the late 90's. Question if you don't mind - you mention a few times you take sleeping tablets, what do you find works for you?

  • @limmingxian2854
    @limmingxian2854 10 днів тому +2

    It's rare to see a Boeing 747 Passenger Jet these days. There are only a handful of airlines that fly them, Lufthansa, Korean Air and Air China. The last time I flew on a 747 was 10 years ago in 2014. I was flying Qantas from Sydney to Singapore on one of their six Boeing 747-400ER (VH-OEH), the extended range version.

    • @Riley-722F82
      @Riley-722F82 10 днів тому

      And also Atlas Air if you will

  • @fallende
    @fallende 10 днів тому +1

    I liked the aviation nerd segment!! More pleaseeeeeee

  • @AS-zq1lf
    @AS-zq1lf 10 днів тому

    0:29 Seconds caught a glimpse of the Lee collection Bombardier jet. 🙌🏽

  • @josetraba2453
    @josetraba2453 10 днів тому

    Love the jolly enthusiastic gentleman tasting the liquor from the cask. Glee turned to choking in a hundredth of a second. Hilarious

  • @CallieMasters5000
    @CallieMasters5000 10 днів тому +1

    Looks like they've successfully kept the masses out of First Class, since everywhere looked empty. That "Dutch entertainer" looked like a riot.

  • @larryking4208
    @larryking4208 10 днів тому

    Great energy mate, love all your videos. Great info articulation. This is a lot of hard work. Thank you so much

  • @anita750
    @anita750 8 днів тому

    Having Gordon just pop up in one of your videos was very unexpected hahaha!

  • @Emperorvalse
    @Emperorvalse 10 днів тому

    Loved the video Kym, you know what you value in your long business trips.
    LH like most of the European airlines seem to compete with the ME airlines on price, eg First for a Business Class fare. LH are generally terrific on the ground services but behind in many ways in the air.
    Which did you rate best LX or LH First?

  • @nicholaslewis654
    @nicholaslewis654 10 днів тому +1

    Hey Mate,
    Just a polite fyi, you are flying on a Boeing 747-8intercontinental, not a 747-10. Also the A380 is shorter than a 747.

  • @McBain2024
    @McBain2024 10 днів тому

    Couldn’t think of a better show than Curb to watch on a plane

  • @michaelsanter6904
    @michaelsanter6904 9 днів тому

    The biggest difference between the 747-8 and the A380 is the noise in the cabin. You need noise cancelling headphones in the 747 to bring the noise down to the level of the A380.

  • @lancecolevc10
    @lancecolevc10 10 днів тому

    Brilliant, truly " real", Lufty F class is great. Flew it years ago on 747-400. One thing, the first 747 flew in Washingston State , NOT "Washington" as you stated. Boeing's 747 factory was way out west up past Seattle, but Washington is eastern seabord - Washington D.C. Best wishes ftom Lance Cole, automotive and aviation journo and author/ photographer. 🇦🇺👍

  • @FlyNorse787
    @FlyNorse787 10 днів тому

    The Allegris First is not yet installed on the A350. Not yet certified, thus postponed. But they have the new business (only two A350).

  • @bartbuiring98
    @bartbuiring98 10 днів тому +5

    Gordon is very famous in the Netherlands. Nice video.

  • @burnere633
    @burnere633 10 днів тому +1

    Does Kym listen to Schubert? If so, one more reason to like him.

  • @officialsimonharris
    @officialsimonharris 10 днів тому

    Hey Kym, Hope you're well, awesome video! Do you mind if I ask what camera you use for these vlogging videos? It looks great!

  • @mattkrobler4496
    @mattkrobler4496 10 днів тому

    Would be helpful if you can put the amount you pay per ticket ?
    That way we can determine if it’s worth the experience or continue with business instead
    Thanks

  • @kevinmuller7782
    @kevinmuller7782 8 днів тому

    Tolles Video Kym!

  • @lukehayward1165
    @lukehayward1165 10 днів тому

    Love the videos Kim. Great job!

  • @kitkat2310
    @kitkat2310 10 днів тому

    I’m so interested in knowing what status he is on all the different hotels and airlines

  • @lil_stachy940
    @lil_stachy940 10 днів тому +1

    did anyone ever said something to you about recording one the plane? like other passangers? Was just wondering

  • @danielstarling4147
    @danielstarling4147 10 днів тому

    I love your airline travel and lounge videos Kym!

    • @KymIllman
      @KymIllman  10 днів тому +1

      Great to hear - I have a Qatar first class video coming soon!

  • @ppgg1977
    @ppgg1977 10 днів тому +2

    The 747-8 is actually longer than the A-380 😉

  • @tiadaid
    @tiadaid 10 днів тому

    It's interesting to note that the last 747 was delivered AFTER the last A380, its supposed replacement.

  • @nowacurmudgeon
    @nowacurmudgeon 10 днів тому +1

    Why blur the Clicquot label? Can’t hide the fact it is orange. 😊

  • @willem-henridenhartog1722
    @willem-henridenhartog1722 10 днів тому

    great video. Who is the passionate guy at the end? Gordon?

  • @DaneGarratt
    @DaneGarratt 10 днів тому

    I always look forward to seeing Kym's videos.

    • @KymIllman
      @KymIllman  10 днів тому

      Glad you like them!

    • @DaneGarratt
      @DaneGarratt 10 днів тому

      @@KymIllman Your also my favourite youtuber.

  • @GiuseppeBasile
    @GiuseppeBasile 8 днів тому

    Flown Lufthansa 747 in economy though. Always a great service.

  • @donny1boykie
    @donny1boykie 10 днів тому

    Another Super Video Kym. So nice to see the 747. What a Beauty she is.

  • @comicbook7883
    @comicbook7883 10 днів тому

    Love the video kym love watching a fellow Perth person that makes good content

  • @kevin19358
    @kevin19358 4 дні тому

    On both flights, what's the registration?

  • @crab3696
    @crab3696 10 днів тому

    Good to know..

  • @mryeo8176
    @mryeo8176 10 днів тому

    Nice video as usual Kim. I was going to say.... What a p*ss poor job they did with the caviar & toast plating... I thought to myself... that is, until I took a better look (rewound + paused the video because it was just a fleeting just a 2 second still image you showed) and noticed in the bottom toast triangle there was a bite already taken out of it 😂😂😂. What? Couldn't wait to sink your teeth into the caviar and had "reassemble" the toast plate to take a photo Kim? 😅

  • @UnderSurveillance335
    @UnderSurveillance335 9 днів тому

    The Dutch entertainer was very entertaining

  • @SaStreetCruisers
    @SaStreetCruisers 10 днів тому +2

    hey kym!!!!

  • @MagnumPi88
    @MagnumPi88 9 днів тому +1

    Ps what German airport was this ? Munich or Frankfurt?

  • @F8Tributo
    @F8Tributo 10 днів тому

    Great soul-singer at the end there! 😂

  • @fynnmuller102
    @fynnmuller102 10 днів тому

    Next time you should try the First Class Terminal in Frankfurt.

    • @KymIllman
      @KymIllman  9 днів тому

      I hope to get back there.

  • @eurocon
    @eurocon 10 днів тому +1

    You had a fair glow on towards end of vid! Come to Scotland and we will find you a whisky that don't make you cough!

  • @MadPenCristi
    @MadPenCristi 10 днів тому

    It took me so long just to go Brisbane to Perth and after my stay, Perth to Darwin…I’d move!!

  • @RetailRipper
    @RetailRipper 10 днів тому +1

    those samples of fire water in the lounge 🤣

  • @bouncedyablo1
    @bouncedyablo1 10 днів тому +1

    Hello from Montreal, Canada!

  • @DrAlex82
    @DrAlex82 10 днів тому

    Awesome! I didn't know you spoke German. 👍
    Viele Grüße! 👋

  • @sylviakramer4496
    @sylviakramer4496 10 днів тому

    How on earth did you end up with Gordon in the plane 😅
    But nice to see a first class flight. I'm afraid I will never see that with my own eyes 😉

  • @Tycho09
    @Tycho09 10 днів тому

    Kym is an avgeek too? More reason i love him.

  • @paulsven7923
    @paulsven7923 8 днів тому

    747 is just the best :)

  • @iriding64
    @iriding64 10 днів тому

    superb content

  • @nilstrabant1870
    @nilstrabant1870 10 днів тому

    When you corretected yourself "Ah, you're speaking english" I haven't realized what went wrong. Didn't recognized the switch to german as a german in the first place :D Hows your german, where did you learn it?

  • @dazza3g
    @dazza3g 10 днів тому

    Kym, you still carry your giant 600mm lens as carry-on?
    I worry about you leaving it behind in some lounge or locker😅

  • @josetraba2453
    @josetraba2453 10 днів тому

    747 is undoubtedly irrefutablely the queen of the skies. A legendary aircraft for the 20th century.

  • @barnstar2077
    @barnstar2077 10 днів тому

    Silly question, but as someone who hasn't travelled, is the food and drink in the lounges included in your ticket? Or do you have to pay extra for the lounge, or pay for each item?

  • @michelleferrero8206
    @michelleferrero8206 10 днів тому

    Love the duck!

  • @arjanhhn1381
    @arjanhhn1381 10 днів тому +4

    Why put Gordon in this video, why??

    • @KymIllman
      @KymIllman  10 днів тому +5

      He was funny.

    • @mstenvers
      @mstenvers 10 днів тому

      @@KymIllman He IS Funny!

  • @malcolmduncan3047
    @malcolmduncan3047 9 днів тому

    In that Lufthansa Jumbo first class, you were probably sitting further forward than the pilots!

  • @Ghoshsup
    @Ghoshsup 10 днів тому

    A little bit of water,1 cube of ice and some leisurely sips would have make you savour the liquid gold without the huff. 😂 these are almost cask strength and concentrated with flavour so needs bit of a dilution and time to breathe.

  • @madaboutsnooker147
    @madaboutsnooker147 10 днів тому +1

    Find it so funny that even on First LH can't even cook a stellar meal. Turkish ftw.

  • @andrewpitt7601
    @andrewpitt7601 10 днів тому

    Did you manage to get to the first class terminal in Frankfurt? It’s a must if you didn’t! 😊

  • @LynwoodSumner
    @LynwoodSumner 10 днів тому

    @kym, some friends and strangers and I chartered a flight to Austin from Denver to the USGP! The others sat up front, and my wife and I slept in the rear bed! Due to "dynamic pricing", my wife and I paid $400US! My best deal ever! @Mile High Club to boot! 😂

  • @AUmarcus
    @AUmarcus 10 днів тому

    Seattle Washington, just for clarification. Not Washington DC.

  • @gerarteuben3333
    @gerarteuben3333 10 днів тому

    You say that it’s the return leg to amsterdam.
    What was your literary and how did you book it ?

  • @alexanderkremnev6744
    @alexanderkremnev6744 10 днів тому +2

    nice of saying blinyis and not pancakes or crepse)

  • @jimsimon4432
    @jimsimon4432 10 днів тому

    When in town for the Singapore Grand Prix would you like a tour of a new, private aviation club featuring brand-new Diamond aircraft and a microbrewery imported from Germany? If yes, just let me know!

  • @frank6250
    @frank6250 10 днів тому +3

    2:06 I'm glad airlines cramped in as many seats as possible in economy to give 1st class passengers a lot of emptyness.

  • @patrickmaartense7772
    @patrickmaartense7772 10 днів тому

    flown 1st on EK about 50 times on A380 and 20times 777.both WAY better than that LH service if you ask me.

  • @johanhiemstra3664
    @johanhiemstra3664 10 днів тому

    OMG Gordon please take care

  • @DuddiPranav
    @DuddiPranav 10 днів тому +1

    Hey kim why don’t you try air India’s new A350

    • @KymIllman
      @KymIllman  10 днів тому

      Because I’m not going to India

    • @DuddiPranav
      @DuddiPranav 10 днів тому

      @@KymIllman is it cause you are not interested or ist not on your itenary