Air New Zealand 777 BUSINESS CLASS REVIEW - Fiji to Auckland!

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  • Опубліковано 10 лис 2024

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  • @Paul_Lucas
    @Paul_Lucas  4 роки тому +31

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    Hope you’ve had a great Monday (and a great bank holiday if you’re in the UK!) - look forward to September! Where has this year gone...? 😆

    • @thescottishpanda5
      @thescottishpanda5 4 роки тому +5

      Days go very quick! I didn't even know it was the 31st of August...

  • @samhorridge4550
    @samhorridge4550 4 роки тому +246

    Bout 8:20 to 8:25 the audio is mixed Paul. Great vid though!

    • @nei1mchugh
      @nei1mchugh 4 роки тому +27

      replayed it about 5 times.... i was sure i had an extra tab open or something haha

    • @PeekPerfomance
      @PeekPerfomance 4 роки тому +1

      @@nei1mchugh Same

    • @leohoward7282
      @leohoward7282 4 роки тому +1

      @@nei1mchugh glad to hear it's just who experience the double tracking

    • @momiami7974
      @momiami7974 4 роки тому +2

      @@leohoward7282 I actually thought it was my phone till I rewinded the video lol.

    • @JaydenNZ2600
      @JaydenNZ2600 4 роки тому +2

      Thought something wasn’t right had to play it back a few times 😂

  • @PaulStewartAviation
    @PaulStewartAviation 4 роки тому +5

    I do love a good Boeing 777 spool-up! Pity that Air NZ's seat doesn't match the high quality service and food/drink. Thankfully I *think* they're putting a new seat into the 787-10s.

  • @MelvisVelour
    @MelvisVelour 4 роки тому +26

    When we went to NZ in 2018, my husband and I did have breakfast together using the buddy seat. It's a delightful idea and several other people on the flight also decided to do the same. I will say, of all the airlines I've flown, Air New Zealand hands down is my absolute favorite and we can't wait until we're all able to travel safely again to have another visit to the wonderful land of even more wonderful people. Kia Ora!

  • @T_Dubbs
    @T_Dubbs 4 роки тому +79

    I thought I saw you at Auckland Airport! Date matches my flight!

    • @cuppajoe2
      @cuppajoe2 4 роки тому +5

      Why didn’t you talk to him??????

  • @bmw320i2
    @bmw320i2 4 роки тому +10

    I’ve flown ANZ business class a lot and those seats become a fabulous flat bed. Their USP is that your head is away from the aisle. Given that Air Kiwi’s long hauls mainly left (!) in the evening who cares about not facing the window. Give me a decent bed, good service and a great meal and I’ll crane my neck to look out the window. Oh and the champagne in the beer glass is very stable when it gets bouncy.
    Look forward to getting back in the air one day. I’m also intrigued about what Air New Zealand’s new business class will look like.

  • @MrJimmy440
    @MrJimmy440 4 роки тому +35

    That seating arrangement would drive me nuts. I’d ask sit in an economy in a real window seat. LOL . That would be for me.

    • @cherylo1796
      @cherylo1796 3 роки тому

      And there is no privacy of any kind with the seat across for you basically faces you. Albeit on an angle

  • @walkingwithsteve0583
    @walkingwithsteve0583 4 роки тому +1

    Kia Ora from Auckland. Hope you enjoyed your time here. You are right in that only New Zealand citizens can enter NZ right now. I’m a patriotic supporter of Air NZ however have always been unhappy with the BC seating. Flew business class once and couldn’t stand the sight of people’s feet hanging out. The symbol is known as the KORU, a native NZ plant in our forests. Kia Kaha everyone.

  • @kymmoulds
    @kymmoulds 4 роки тому +3

    Always enjoy watching your reviews Paul. Keep em' coming if you can. Cheers.

  • @joshuabaines939
    @joshuabaines939 4 роки тому +36

    Something is off with the audio at the takeoff. Just letting you know, 👍

  • @gpan62
    @gpan62 4 роки тому

    Paul's back and better than ever, baby!

  • @richardnei
    @richardnei 4 роки тому +5

    Great video! Some really amazing views during the take off from Nadi!✈️

  • @CdPerth
    @CdPerth 4 роки тому +2

    Ah the sound of a Trent engine spooling up, beautiful! Great video as always Paul!

  • @susandevine4356
    @susandevine4356 4 роки тому +11

    Paul thank you for your wonderful uploads you kept us sane in lockdown

  • @wendymoore6162
    @wendymoore6162 4 роки тому +4

    Great video ,its great to see the beautiful scenery of NZ

  • @LegoMiniMovies
    @LegoMiniMovies 4 роки тому +12

    I personally love air New Zealand hope you enjoyed it too!

  • @wellgeo223
    @wellgeo223 4 роки тому +10

    Miss your more frequent uploads, but I am glad you have a backlog that you can dole out.

  • @ryanfrisby7389
    @ryanfrisby7389 4 роки тому +5

    Howdy, awesome video as always Paul! I’m glad you’re back! By the way, I hope they get rid of that crazy seat soon!😸😻😸

  • @chrys7174
    @chrys7174 4 роки тому +5

    Love Air New Zealand's livery!!!!
    Be safe and well

  • @kepc9083
    @kepc9083 4 роки тому +4

    I flew Air New Zealand from San Francisco to Australia seven years ago. I enjoyed a fabulous flight and excellent service on a 747. (I miss those wonderful passenger jets)! Air New Zealand gets 5 stars from me. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I hope to fly that airline again, soon. Thanks for the review, Paul. 🌼

  • @McSynth
    @McSynth 4 роки тому

    Love your editing - and choice of music. Really adds to it.

  • @PilotStudd
    @PilotStudd 4 роки тому +18

    Unlike other trip reporters, you never skimp on quality Paul, I’ve been watching since the early part of Paul’s Trip Reports, keep it up, my friend!

  • @khtraveller8978
    @khtraveller8978 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent video Paul. Informative, fun and a great watch.

  • @tammypearson4500
    @tammypearson4500 4 роки тому +11

    Great to see you again 💗
    I'd like to visit New Zealand, but since we here in the US cannot get our act together on COVID-19, it is likely not a trip made soon.

  • @bobSCOTT99
    @bobSCOTT99 4 роки тому +4

    Fiji looks so beautiful 🇫🇯🇫🇯 would love to go there

  • @invasionmc1928
    @invasionmc1928 4 роки тому +3

    Finally a new video thought he had finished UA-cam

  • @johnswan6759
    @johnswan6759 4 роки тому +4

    Id love to hear the justifacation for that seat design. Business class for fearfull fliers

  • @FlamerSmasherMBXCar
    @FlamerSmasherMBXCar 4 роки тому +1

    I flew in a Air New Zealand Boeing 777 last November of 2019 flying from Los Angeles International Airport KLAX to Auckland International Airport AKL/NZAA and it's a nice ride.

  • @bababue33
    @bababue33 4 роки тому +15

    9:29 foot rest seat used

  • @nickbeer2658
    @nickbeer2658 4 роки тому +2

    Well this has brightened the day - a new video!

  • @Skashe
    @Skashe 4 роки тому +59

    8:17 Overlapping voiceover, otherwise great video

    • @cyril_ogude
      @cyril_ogude 4 роки тому +1

      I think it’s on purpose, he said the scenery looks similar to England and repeats it. Kinda giving a deja by effect (I’ve seen this before I’ve heard this before)

  • @naomisantiago3972
    @naomisantiago3972 4 роки тому +1

    I loved the video and the content as always!!
    Take care

  • @manindersinghthind6235
    @manindersinghthind6235 4 роки тому

    Never get bored watching your trips.
    But its pandemic time so stay safe.
    Take care of yourself. Love from India🇮🇳

  • @brigittelehmann9749
    @brigittelehmann9749 3 роки тому

    Great review as always i enjoy your reviews and flights greetings from the Netherlands

  • @o2uk.
    @o2uk. 4 роки тому +2

    Ah Paul, superb yet again my man !

  • @jpaleas
    @jpaleas 4 роки тому

    Flying is mankind’s greatest achievements! Greatest statement ever!

  • @MrButtonpresser
    @MrButtonpresser 4 роки тому

    Thanks. You've got my flying appetite up again. Soon!

  • @T.C.C.797
    @T.C.C.797 4 роки тому

    Yay! You're back! Awesome video as always

  • @janscattergood7294
    @janscattergood7294 4 роки тому +3

    Hi. Great video. Have missed these! Just so you know you have dour commentary at 8.18 (approx) in the video. I did know there were two Paul's! Lol x

  • @OldhamRhino
    @OldhamRhino 4 роки тому

    Shame you didn't show your arrival into AKL. That Maori gate as you head into security is magnificent.

  • @iangascoigne8231
    @iangascoigne8231 2 роки тому

    I had to chuckle when Paul said he wasn’t sure how many people decided to use the buddy seat facility when a few minutes later there is someone in front doing exactly that.

  • @iandunbar-reid6018
    @iandunbar-reid6018 4 роки тому +1

    A very good trip report, Paul. I flew Premium Economy from BNE to AKL several years ago and it was truly wonderful. That was on the 777-300ER, which is an experience all on its own ! Thanks for sharing.

  • @moshesierra6849
    @moshesierra6849 4 роки тому +1

    My favorite airline! Go New Zealand 🇳🇿

  • @jimherbert007
    @jimherbert007 4 роки тому

    my wife and I did buddy dining from LHR to LAX in 2016, mainly I think because it meant she could stare at Jenson Button behind me 😀

  • @mtlilr
    @mtlilr 3 роки тому +2

    Great video, as always!👏💪 The seat, however, can only be described as a "herringbone" configuration that takes you away as possible from the window on a window seat while providing plenty of view on the other passenger's feet, instead!!!😜

  • @natzzzy9119
    @natzzzy9119 4 роки тому +1

    This caught me by surprise only in the last year or so more reviews from around the world have given a small country a go.
    Inflight wifi is 100% free when fitted with no cap and speeds are about 15-20Mbps.
    Elite (Highest teir) get one free "Elite Short haul upgrade" which many people book an economy seat and get an upgrade to business for free
    Speculation is that the New Business class seat will show on the 787-10

  • @HappyGillmore1978
    @HappyGillmore1978 4 роки тому +2

    Hi paul, great video and looking at your many videos it looks like you've had an amazing experience in the southern hemisphere. Air new Zealand also have the sky beds in economy witch i believe is original to them.

  • @leohoward7282
    @leohoward7282 4 роки тому +3

    great video at one point there was a simultaneous repeat of audio when said we flew right out of Nandi it could just my device though

  • @ankgamer7959
    @ankgamer7959 4 роки тому +1

    Hello!!!! I love ur videos Paul. Rlly good to be back. 😃😃

  • @rohan1731
    @rohan1731 4 роки тому +3

    As always, your content quality is so consistent. Really appreciated. Keep going, and post more often if possible :D

  • @nicholascollins1793
    @nicholascollins1793 3 роки тому

    Nice one Paul, thanksNJC

  • @ljacobs357
    @ljacobs357 4 роки тому +5

    Surprised AZ still has these seats. Been on Virgin A340 and didn’t enjoy the seat experience.

  • @mikeandtriciajohnson7241
    @mikeandtriciajohnson7241 2 роки тому

    Interesting video, I last used Air NZ economy in February 2019. I've made about a dozen trips to New Zealand from the UK.
    The first from LGW even though I lived about 8 miles from LHR. That flight was with Continental in 1991.
    DC10 to Denver 747 Denver to Honolulu 747 to AKL.
    On the way back 747 to LAX 747 to Newark DC10 to LGW, all economy.
    Since that flight all trips from LHR, which is now about 3 miles from home.
    One trip LHR to Tokyo (NRT) with JAL then Air NZ 767 to AKL via Nadi (NAN) and AKL to NRT in the other direction including an upgrade to Business on JAL to LHR.
    Have used Singapore economy A380 to Changi (SIN) then 777 to AKL and the same in reverse.
    Have used Virgin to SFO the Air NZ to AKL and the same back all economy. Virgin economy was great and at the time you got an amenity kit even in economy, I don't think they do that anymore.
    The rest have been Air NZ all the way LHR to AKL via LAX in economy in 747s and recently 777s, last trip Jan-Feb 2019. Have always loved the Air NZ product in economy and usually were able to select the paired window and aisle seats at the back of the 777 aircraft. (A bit more roomy for a couple of fatties).
    It's a shame that Air NZ chose to stop a direct service to LHR.
    Now planning our next trip to NZ as the border has re-opened and as we've missed 2 trips due to COVID we have saved enough to go Business class and buying through Air NZ or cheap flight web sites it looks like Air NZ have an arrangement with Virgin via SFO or LAX. Last time we went via SFO it seamed more relaxed than LAX.
    Looking forward to sampling Virgin and Air NZ Business Class.

  • @Moneytane1976
    @Moneytane1976 4 роки тому

    Posters are from 1950s, when TEAL (Became Air New Zealand in 1965) started the "Coral Route" which was Fiji, Tonga, New Zealand.Iconic stuff, TEAL started in 1940 and was known as Tasman Empire Airways limited based out of Mechanics Bay in Auckland. They used Flying boats until the Mid 1950s.

  • @williamcanfield2889
    @williamcanfield2889 4 роки тому

    The airport at Fiji was once called Naval Air Station Nandi during WW2. It was constructed by USN “Seabees” in 1942 as a forward airfield to cover the Solomon Slot from Guadalcanal up to Truk. It was my Father’s home for a number of months as he was a pilot with the VS-67 squadron of the US Navy.

  • @arthurmcdowell2093
    @arthurmcdowell2093 4 роки тому +4

    Paul did you ever take that business flight on Oman Air back in December and when will you upload it?
    Keep them coming Paul,always look forward to your reports.

  • @liamsullivan4064
    @liamsullivan4064 4 роки тому

    im so exited to see air new landed finally

  • @malcolmbaron7834
    @malcolmbaron7834 4 роки тому +3

    I tried to message you on insta but you have messages from randoms blocked (fair enough haha). Found your channel a week ago bro, and have binge watched the lot every night this week. thanks heaps and keep it up. Planning some future travel around the Deer Stalker and/or the Artic Sleeper with my father in law. Awesome. Thank you!

  • @michaeldryden4639
    @michaeldryden4639 4 роки тому +1

    I should not watch this film it brought back to many happy memories. Did the trip in business February this year just before the Covid struck.

  • @applec2400
    @applec2400 4 роки тому +3

    Hearing those engines spool gave me the chills. I miss flying.

  • @LauraS1
    @LauraS1 3 роки тому +1

    I flew this configuration on ANZ in February 2019 and, like you, found the herringbone pattern a bit weird. With the way the seat walls curve, it felt really tight and not spacious at all. There's also a fixed arm rest that gets really awkward and uncomfortable when the seat is made into a bed. The beds are well enough and had just enough room for me to stretch fully (I'm 6 ft tall) but again, with the curved configuration, there isn't much room to spread out, especially if you're tall.
    The food was excellent and the service was supreme on my flight from SFO to AUK. Like you, I was greeted with a glass of bubbly which was very welcome because I had very nearly missed the flight due to freak snowfall in Seattle that caused my original flight from SEA to be cancelled and rerouted. We literally ran from one gate to another in SFO and got there as they were paging us in final call. Fortunately, I had started texting ANZ when we landed so they knew we were coming and held the plane a couple of minutes for us and another group from Seattle who were also very late. Try finding a US based airline that would do that!
    A word of caution about sleeping on this flight; they keep the nose of the plane slightly elevated nearly the entire time so with the configuration of seats and the inability to raise the head of the bed a bit, you'll feel like you're lying with your feet tilted up, which made me feel like my head was pressurized. It made sleeping interesting. Still, overall, I felt they did a decent job although it could've been better, especially if the seat configuration and shape wasn't so tight and curved. Being so slanted, it felt weird and a bit disorienting to take off and land sideways to the direction of travel.

    • @taniac1860
      @taniac1860 2 роки тому

      We had a similar situation at SFO in 2018 but coming from Auckland then running to catch a flight to New York, after fog had set in and we had to circle for an hour or so. Fortunately for us, when you leave NZ, business class travellers get checked on their connecting flight in Auckland. As it was a couple of days before Christmas and they were loading standby passengers by the time we got to the gate, we would surely have lost out seat had this not been the case.

  • @ianburnett1980
    @ianburnett1980 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent video as per usual.
    It's been a long time since I was in NAN. It was in 1975 on my first solo international flight from SYD to NAN to HNL on a QF 747-200. Good to see what it's like now.

  • @laughlanprice3880
    @laughlanprice3880 4 роки тому +2

    Great video Paul
    Loving the content at the moment

  • @TheDrumRiser
    @TheDrumRiser 4 роки тому

    Liked the Quentin Tarantino tribute @ 7:03!

  • @Calebs_Aviation
    @Calebs_Aviation 2 роки тому +1

    Love the video Paul although I’m sad to see an Air New Zealand 🇳🇿Boeing 777-200 review since ANZ have gone to an all Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet! The 787 is a fine aircraft but I would’ve loved to fly their 777-200’s… sad. 😔👍😎😩✈️

    • @jsptravels
      @jsptravels 2 роки тому

      They’ve still got some 777-300s .. San Francisco to Auckland is normally operated by them

  • @theobrattinga500
    @theobrattinga500 4 роки тому +4

    Great video !!

  • @AviationAlex
    @AviationAlex 4 роки тому +2

    normal people: Great Video!
    Me: *life changing*

  • @Chlo-ee
    @Chlo-ee 4 роки тому

    I miss travelling but I definitely don’t miss those seats.

  • @torgeirbrandsnes1916
    @torgeirbrandsnes1916 4 роки тому +1

    Great vlog as always! What a strange glass to serve Champagne in. Looks more like a beer glass to me. Talk about a cabin refit. I have heard that why almost all the A-380 have been but in storage is not only because of the Covid, but also the price of a cabin refit to the price of $500 mill. Pr aircraft! Holy crap!

  • @FlyingAsia
    @FlyingAsia 4 роки тому +1

    Great review of Air New Zealand Paul! May I ask which camera/suction did you use for the takeoff/landing video?

  • @leemingwong5749
    @leemingwong5749 4 роки тому +1

    Another place I love to visit in my time

  • @robyoungquist5803
    @robyoungquist5803 4 роки тому +3

    Up until now I’ve avoided Air New Zealand Business Class strictly because of the seat/cabin design. When they correct their MISTAKE, I’ll be happy to travel with them.

    • @andrewandjoanhart7882
      @andrewandjoanhart7882 2 роки тому +1

      Between the time they were ordered and delivery date, the seats had a bad rap. This translates to bad reviews for every airline that had this seat configuration. Having flown twice on this aircraft (both long haul) I found them to be great whether you are flying alone or with a companion. Air NZ is great and if you are worried about your seat, try riding on the wing.

  • @IsoscelesKramer
    @IsoscelesKramer 4 роки тому +7

    0:52 - Looks like your driver ran that stop sign!

    • @joespittle1
      @joespittle1 4 роки тому

      I think its only for when trains are present

    • @stephenvincent4706
      @stephenvincent4706 4 роки тому +3

      That would be normal for Fiji. My first time there scared the daylights out of me when being driven from airport to hotel.

    • @busesinbathbristol5899
      @busesinbathbristol5899 4 роки тому +2

      @@joespittle1 the stop sign is saying stop to look out for trains at the open level crossing

  • @ALIHUSSAIN-zs7st
    @ALIHUSSAIN-zs7st 4 роки тому

    extraordinary as usual Paul

  • @roberthamilton1301
    @roberthamilton1301 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks !
    Long time no see...

  • @craigwillis3372
    @craigwillis3372 4 роки тому +4

    Great review as always Paul and thank heavens they are getting rid of that awful business class design...what on earth were they thinking ? Thanks again mate...really appreciate it !!

  • @DOMINICAAVIATION
    @DOMINICAAVIATION 4 роки тому

    Nice work man. Great video as always 👍

  • @seangallagher9779
    @seangallagher9779 4 роки тому

    Ronaldsway Airport (Isle of Man) is served by the narrow gauge railway, it even has its own station

  • @dbulmannz
    @dbulmannz 3 роки тому

    My grandparents flew from Wellington Wellington NZ to Sydney Australia on TEAL by ying boat. Then onto the UK on BOAC. It took 12 days in both directions.

  • @dors5969
    @dors5969 4 роки тому +1

    You mentioned Elal, would you fly with them soon (of course, when they'll return to fly...)?

  • @pyjamazaq
    @pyjamazaq 4 роки тому

    Great video. This is possibly a former SIA aircraft. Air NZ bought a few -200ERs.

  • @kevanhubbard9673
    @kevanhubbard9673 3 роки тому

    The Isle of Man airport has a narrow gauge railway right outside the airport and an actual station so you could use it to get to the airport from Douglas and other Manx towns

  • @DeltaBravoTango
    @DeltaBravoTango 4 роки тому +1

    Very interesting Paul! I havent flown or filmed a flight video in many months so I'm just watching some trip reports to get my cravings of aviation down haha! until I get back to flying!

  • @AndyH2023.
    @AndyH2023. 4 роки тому +1

    Another great video! Hope your staying safe. 👍

  • @willstrainsplanes
    @willstrainsplanes 4 роки тому

    Man the last time I was in Fiji was in the winter of 2008 back when Air Pacific was flying. I got to fly onboard their 747-400s which was quite the experience especially for an 8 year old. Things have really changed at that airport since the last time I was there. I also got to fly to Auckland onboard one of Air Pacific’s 737s. You have some amazing content and I’m looking forward to seeing more :)

  • @paulatrahern1336
    @paulatrahern1336 3 роки тому

    I’ve flown ANZ a few times from U.K., which we can sadly do no more! I love the airline. Prem economy was excellent. Can’t afford business yet but hope to one day!

  • @flightreviews9648
    @flightreviews9648 4 роки тому

    I can’t amagin how loud it was at your gate

  • @doc7austin
    @doc7austin 4 роки тому

    It seems August 2020 is the month where we both have published an Air New Zealand Business Class review;

  • @jameswilson1984
    @jameswilson1984 4 роки тому +20

    Was that garlic bread at 10.00.
    That’s the future. I’ve tasted it.

    • @felipeantonio777
      @felipeantonio777 4 роки тому +2

      These flavoured toasts are great. In the place I live, they have been around for decades: garlic, onion, caramel...

    • @georgelangan33
      @georgelangan33 4 роки тому +2

      @@felipeantonio777 they are, but he's quoting a joke by a comedian called Peter Kay

  • @rezaalan3991
    @rezaalan3991 4 роки тому

    Finally Air NZ.

  • @primitivestudio1
    @primitivestudio1 4 роки тому +1

    I actually like those types of seats. I do agree though how they have controls and few other things could have been done better

  • @mats7492
    @mats7492 4 роки тому +1

    I miss traveling 😩

  • @g.a.8884
    @g.a.8884 4 роки тому +1

    Thank You very much.🍀

  • @doc7austin
    @doc7austin 4 роки тому

    Were you able to convert the seat into a flatbed?

  • @KiwiShoot
    @KiwiShoot 4 роки тому

    Nicely done. Ahh the good ol days of international travel ! AirNZ have horrible over priced business class where you only see the feet of other passengers. Gave up on AirNZ a couple of years ago, long haul done by Emirates or Cathay - much better service, cheaper and a better seat. They’ve got a lot of catching up to do in the future when we can fly again.

  • @ModernClassic
    @ModernClassic 4 роки тому

    Always take the champagne if they offer it to you :) Who are these people who refuse a free refill?? Also love how much you appreciate the feat of aviation. Too many people have become too complacent about it! Every time I fly I think about how amazing it is.

  • @temanaperformingarts9848
    @temanaperformingarts9848 4 роки тому

    Well presented...thankyou.👌I like how you made clear you heading south to Auckland...shows that you are geographically aware...haha. Just to add...pre-covid Air NZ during the peak season of June to September they were operating 5 flights a day into Nadi from Auckland , Christchurch and Wellington. Nadi was the second busiest port internationally after Sydney on their network. Sadly thats all disappeared along with several thousand staff at Air NZ...not to mention most of Fiji's resort workers....sad times indeed.

  • @ViewsPlus
    @ViewsPlus 4 роки тому +1

    I’m enjoyed your video. Wonderful ❤️

  • @davebones6120
    @davebones6120 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for filming and sharing. I'm a railroad buff. Do they still run trains on the tracks in Fuji? Probably can find on internet but I just thought I'd ask since I know you're also a train fan.

  • @cherylsemrau4375
    @cherylsemrau4375 4 роки тому

    I have been to Fiji. I have a question that you are still traveling despite the covid.