EVA AIR 787 Business Class 🇦🇹⇢🇹🇼 【4K Trip Report Vienna to Taipei】Best of the Best?
What's it like to fly 11 hours on EVA Air in Business class on their new 787 Dreamliners? Check out this 4K Trip Report & Honest Unsponsored Review on board an EVA Air 787-9 sitting up front from Vienna to Taipei.
Hi there! My Name is Kevin and today we will take a deep dive into the full EVA Air experience in their new 787 Business Class. We will check out the airport and Austrian lounge in Vienna, take a (very) detailed look at the seat and explore the seating layout (graphics). Then we will head to the skies and have two incredible meals, watch a few movies and have a nap- all while soaking in the incredible EVA service. Finally, we'll wrap it all up with The Flip Flop Score.
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Fare Paid: 78,000 Lifemiles (Avianca) + $58.23
Class: Business Class
Itinerary: Austrian: JFK - Vienna + EVA Air Vienna - Taipei - Saigon
Inclusions: 2x 32kg Baggage, 2 Carry on, Seat Selection(s), Lounge Access
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-- Video Chapters --
0:00 Flight Preview
00:10 Intro
00:25 Welcome to Vienna
00:46 Heading to the Lounge/ Lost Bags
01:01 Lounge Tour
02:03 Our Departure Gate
02:17 Our 787-9
02:37 Route Map
02:58 Boarding Begins
03:25 Today’s Flight Stats
03:50 Stepping On Board
04:00 First Impressions
04:18 Cabin Layout Graphic
04:50 Cabin Overview
05:17 My Seat 5K in Detail
06:35 Great Legroom
07:26 Safety Video
07:57 Push Back & Taxi
08:16 Lining Up
08:21 Spool Up, Take Off & Stats
08:44 Views of Vienna
09:13 Our Extended Route
09:25 All Amenities @ Seat
09:48 Jason Wu Pajamas
10:12 Pillow & Duvet
10:35 Salvatore Ferragamo Amenity Kit
11:15 Meal Service Begins
11:26 Full Menu & Wine List
11:46 Tables are Set
12:10 River Crab & Avocado Starter
12:22 Caramelized Pea Soup
12:32 Mixed Salad Course
12:46 INCREDIBLE Main Dish
13:18 Trio of Desserts
13:42 Turn Down Service
14:00 Full Flat Bed Mode
14:09 Spotless Bathroom
14:18 Time for Sleep
14:25 In Flight Entertainment
14:50 Breakfast Service Begins
15:22 Best Eggs (on a plane) EVER!
15:49 Approaching Taipei
16:15 Landing
16:38 Taxi & Final Thoughts
17:23 The Flip Flop Score
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This is NOT a promotional video. I pay for all of my flights and hotels (and I always tell you how much!) so I can be as honest and impartial as possible. I do not receive any special treatment that wouldn’t otherwise be publicly accessible, in fact, the hotels and airlines have no idea about my visit and that's the way I like it!
#EVAAir #tripreport #businessclass
Пікірлер: 351
Best airline and hotel reviewer out there- amazing content creator without bias. Keep it up
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Very much appreciate that! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@tamarahildegard1688
Жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more. Very objective reviews. Unlike the other vloggers who are getting paid for the review. Sam Chui, etc.
Oh and the food looks incredible too. Great job EVA.
Excellent product report and they are one of my favourite carriers too - well deserved score - it really goes to show that personal proactive attention and service truly makes an immense difference particularly when you’ve experienced a major service failure worrying about where your luggage is and if you’ll ever be re- united with it again - kudos to the staff - and thanks once again
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Agree with it all. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
I’m so glad to hear such a positive and real airlines review with the intricate details highlighted carefully and nicely. Overall one of the best reports I’ve had 😊❤
@tfft
10 ай бұрын
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
I've flown Royal Laurel Business roundtrip EVA LAX to TPE three times in 2023 (all 777's). Their crew, the service and dining is the best I've experienced. The pajamas and amenity kit are beyond fantastic.I have 6 pair now and shhhhhh, they make great gifts. Dining on EVA is next level good.
@tfft
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing ✈️
Love your commentary/narration. It’s fresh, different and no-none sense! Subbed
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
EVA has long been one of my favorite airlines, especially to and from Asia. I began flying with them shortly after they introduced Premium Economy, then called Evergreen Deluxe Class. Their Premium Economy is, for my money, best in the air. And Business Class is akin to First on any American carrier. Will always look for them when making reservations. And I agree with the reviewer, the coffee, freshly brewed, is terrific. Several years back I became ill enroute to Taipei from New York. After attending to me on a blanket on the galley floor and locating a doctor on board, they kindly moved me to Business for the remainder of the flight.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing 🙏🏼
so happy kevin got a fantastic flight with them. nothing just i personally with my friends does think they treat passengers in differently and somehow unabashedly in every class, especially u are crowded in economy cabin lol. sending the pillow they forgot right on ur nose without any calling, like standard procedure for them
@tfft
6 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
I really love your style of review. It's a very interesting and so detailed. And I appreciate the points you focus on. You really describe everything so careful and objective. I have watched several of your reviews now, and it's very enjoyable. Thanks for your great work!!👍👏👏👍
@tfft
5 ай бұрын
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
Very enjoyable to watch - everything done 100% well on this flight, very impressive EVA Air!
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Throughly enjoy your channel Kevin…and definitely appreciate the unbiased reporting! Have based several travel choices on your work…and all were captured beautifully by you!
@tfft
3 ай бұрын
Appreciate that!
Another great review Kevin, Cheers.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
I appreciate your honest review on the flights and especially appreciate that you’re not a snob about flying unlike some other producers. Thank you for your work. I’ll definitely check out your support link.
@tfft
10 ай бұрын
Appreciate that! Thanks for watching 🩴
Being a Taiwanese live in Europe didn’t go home for 4 years finally this June I am going home with Eva airline the same class you choice. From vie to Tpe. I’m so happy to see this video , thank you !
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
I like your professional review of the airlines. Thank you for your effort and hardworking.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
I’ve flown with Eva in business class twice from Heathrow to Bangkok and I must say they are fantastic,,,,,cheers again Kevin
@tfft
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing ✈️
Great review, Kevin. Had the luxury to fly EVA Business on s 4 year old 787-10 from YVR to Teipei and it was an amazing experience. The seats were awesome and the food was way above average. EVA is one of my favorite airlines, I'd fly them every chance I get.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Completely agree! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
I love EVA and seeing you on this flight made me happy but also really sad that I have not been on an EVA plane for a long while. Their staff is by far the best that I have experienced in the air and on ground.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Hope you’ll fly them again soon!
Wow this is impressive. I have always been putting Eva Air on hold. I am now strongly convinced by their immaculate seat, food choice and setting, and outstanding choice of amenity kit selection. Definitely going to fly with Eva Air to very soon. Thank you for making an excellent video like this.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
It’ll be worth every penny! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@cdnsilverdaddy
Жыл бұрын
you would love EVA
I'm watching this one at 3am and damn the pjs, Slippers, cosy comfertor, amenities kit along with some stunning food would have me lulled to sleep in no time 😴 This does deserve a perfect score 👍
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Hope you had dreams of Jason Wu pajamas 😅
As a Taiwanese, I am very happy Taiwan have such a great airline. By the way, thank you for choosing EVA Air and hope you experiencing other two airlines (China Airlines and Starlux Airline) in the future.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
CI I was just on recently, Starlux I'm waiting for a good deal haha
I'm flying from Vienna to BKK in mid September with Eva and you put my mind at rest on booking this flight.I have no prior experience with Eva Air so seeing your review was very timely. Icannot wait for the food 😊. Thanks.☘️
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Oh there’s never anything to be worried about with EVA. Enjoy your trip 🗺️
The Taiwanese are one of if not the friendliest, courteous, and efficient people (especially in service industries) I have come across. Japanese are only polite for show but the Taiwanese go out of their way to really help out
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Agree! Thanks for watching 🩴
A lot of Asian carriers these days set the bar quite high!
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
They certainly do! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@EpicThe112
Ай бұрын
They do except for one Philippine Airlines which means if you are destination is Manila from Vienna you want to stick with Eva Air on the last leg of the trip otherwise you will be downgrading service on Taipei to Manila. Ask this to a Taiwanese or Hong konger traveler EVA Air or Philippine Airlines their answer is always going to be the Taiwanese
EVA air is by far my favorite airline. Even their economy is topnotch ❤️ Excited to try their business class in October ❤️
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Hope you love it! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
I loved Eva air, i once travel from Japan to Taiwan but in economy class. It was very nice ❤❤❤❤
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
They really are great in all classes! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Very nice review. I had the pleasure of flying Oman yesterday from Muscat to Manila and it was almost as good I’ll look forward to flying EVA soon.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Hoping to take them from Manila next year! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
This was clearly a top-level flight. I can't think of any way that it could have been improved upon. All the staff obviously take pride in their work.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Certainly is! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
I’ve been binge watching all your reviews - and this was the first time I’m seeing EVA air (I had no idea it was a Taiwanese airline ; and never paid it any attention when it was listed on Traveloka) . These Taiwanese airlines are real sleeper hits - coming out of nowhere (or may I’m just oblivious) with superb quality and good prices
@tfft
9 ай бұрын
Yes, all three Taiwanese carriers are some of the best! Thanks for watching 🩴
EVA is my favorite airline, world wide! I flew exclusively in EVA during the five years I worked and lived in Thailand...I flew Economy Plus, which was located in the nose of the plane...the food was really tasty and I loved the Haagen Dazs ice cream...Also noodles whenever hunger struck in between meals...The seat was large and comfy...I really miss EVA since retirement to the States...sigh.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
I'd be quite happy to fly them exclusively haha. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
I could not agree with you more. EVA biz on this route/aircraft is better than most first class. Simply incredible. Thank you for your video. LOL AUA Service in VIE.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Man, this is the first video I watch from you, and I absolutely loved it. I'm living in Taiwan, so Eva is my fav airlines. Flew in J with them on the B789 to Milan last Christmas (finally got good used of the miles) and I was blown away too. Still using the PJs at home haha. If only they increase the offer on the IFE and improve the app (which is quite slow and limited with functions), it would be just there at the top. But soft and hard products are just that good.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
My PJs are living their best life still in the packaging waiting to some day be put in some sort of aviation display cabinet 😂 Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Another fantastic report on a really good product. Again done in your by now absolutely professional format, starting with the seat map, the route information and info on the airline. And a really nice , systematic and consecutive narrative.The por medaillions looked wonderful..and once i saw them i realized like struck by lightning what i have been missing for 10 years on my favourite Gulf airlines😂 To find La Grande Dame in Business Class seems unique to me..it is typically a First Class Champagne. Wines though were typical business class, like a 2015 Bordeaux. The more i watched it the more i thought: would like to try them. But then, at the end, came the total spoiler, which you had nicely hinted before: they locked these silly 787 windows..an absolut NO GO for me. I would never ever fly an airline knowing they do this. Did you ask for your window to be unlocked? It worked for me when i was once trapped on such a flight. Hope your luggage has arrived!
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
The 2nd half of the flight was in the dark so didn’t think to ask until too late. I normally film the final approach from the moment I can feel we start the descent. I wait five minutes after that and asked. I was told they’d be unlocked shortly. Again 11 minutes before landing I ask and they said yes they’re doing I now… which was true, but that’s when I learned it takes a solid 5 minutes to undim lol. Pretty sure if I’d asked (had I known) in the beginning of the flight for at least my windows to be unlocked 30 minutes out they would have obliged. And yes, got my two bags around 4 days after arrival. Both were sent via different routing so it was… ‘fun’… to watch it unfold lol. Thanks as always for watching 🙏🏻
Awesome video! This carrier is definitely on my wish list. China airlines, their competitor - also has a pretty spiffy looking JCL cabin. Far out, your meal service was absolutely first class! The 787 window tint differs from aircraft to aircraft. I noticed the older the plane is, the less effective is the tint.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Yeah there are two variants of the tint. The original tint didn’t block out heat very well, the newer one certainly does a better job at that.
After watching this I’m super excited to try out Eva Business on the 777 which I’m flying in three days from LAX to TPE
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Enjoy your flight!
Great reviews.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Eva Air is one of my next airline i want to book and to experience. I am so glad to watch your video Mr. kevin. Definitely i will fly via Eva air next time from Paris-Tapei-Manila
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Have flown EVA Business Class Twice, both times SFO to TPE on their 777. Yes, you are right, excellent experience.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Very Professional Video
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
the eva crew really takes care of the bathroom too. on these long haul flights when service is over, i’ve experienced the crew to wipe down the bathroom after each passenger’s turn.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
And fold the toilet paper as well 😅 Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@wbev_thai1666
Жыл бұрын
Yes you are right , they are always cleaning the toilet, the staff are so friendly
I have also had extremely good experiences flying EVA in economy. In addition, their flights can often be the cheapest option when compared to other full service airlines
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Thanks!
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support 🙏🏻
❤❤❤ Thank you bunch.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Excellent Video
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
Perfect score! Yes, I also think EVA deserves it. I can’t help comparing it with Singapore Airline where cost cutting was highly visible. For example, SIA keep providing ‘hawker type’ of food fare which really come across as cheap albeit novel for those unfamiliar. The EVA cabin design certainly beats that in SIA where the need to contort one’s legs to lie flat is really unacceptable. Thanks for the review.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
So excited you going back to Vietnam as I'm from there!
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Oh, well… I live there so I’m always going back 😅 Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Great review - and bonus points for sparing us any of that cat's whiskers malarkey. I felt for you during the baggage-loss drama. Airlines really should be doing better by now but, in the meantime, my flight choices are partially influenced by my assessment of baggage-loss risk. Rather surprised that EVA can make that route pay. Food? Top-notch.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, losing the bags was a fantastic Christmas present haha. But hey, hundreds of flights and that’s the first time I ever had any lost, so I suppose I’ve been doing pretty well. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@axios101
Жыл бұрын
@@tfft but did they finally send your baggage? They knew where it was...
Just booked Eva biz class after watching your video ❤
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Enjoy it!
Use EvaAir from Sea via Taiwan via Cebu. 787-10 Sea to TPI and an A330 to CEB. With my girlfriend returned to visit my family in Washington state in business class we chose the center 2 seats as together. She flown in the Philippines but never the long international flights. She was so excited approaching Seattle as it very clear and Mt Rainer was visible.and she was crying. The flight attendant came and if she ok.and have her a hug, much more compassionate than the US domestic airlines where is always a drunk racist on board.
@tfft
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing ✈️
I love EVA as well, proud of my country Taiwan !
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
I agree EVA is fantastic. Here in YVR we did have the 787 but got switched out soon after for 777. I believe there was a backlash that premium economy is noticeably absent on the 787 and it's popular here. Also flight leaves early morning here and you just wanna sleep when get on board
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I honestly don't know why they eliminated Premium Economy. They were the first ever airline to offer it way back in the 90s and have always seemed to do really well with it- Their 64 seat PE cabin on some of their 777s has to be the largest PE cabin on any airline. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@deec847
Жыл бұрын
@@tfft Tx for replying. When you make it to YVR you have to experience the new AC Signature Suite Lounge on the second floor of the Maple Leaf Lounge. Like going to a nice restaurant before taking off.
Your aviation reviews are top notch 👍🏽 ..
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Hey Kevin, I love your reviews and they have inspired me to start traveling again. Your reviews were so captivating I have booked a trip to Bali to check out the Belmond Jimbaran and Como Uma Ubud. I wanted to ask if you would recommend the Ritz Carlton or the Apurva Kempinski in Nusa Dua. Great review as always!
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
The RC I’ve not been to, but there’s nothing about it that seems all of that impressive to me. For the Kempinski, I’ll recommend to you the same that I did to my family that recently went to Bali (and stayed at the Belmond)… goto the Kempinski for Lunch one day… have a walk around the resort, enjoy the beauty of it all. It is a stunning setting which is worth a visit, but if the Belmond is your vibe, then I’d probably spend my nights there. Hope you enjoy your trip!
@nooneyouknow7436
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the reply! I wanted to stay in Nusa Dua as this is my second time to Bali and have never stayed there. I went with the St regis Bali in the end and will definitely check out the Kempinski.
Tbh, I don't know why but I really enjoy this guy's business class review videos over other people's. Hope to see more long-haul flight reviews! How about SIN-North America lol😂
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much 🙏🏻 I have 2 SIN-JFK videos on the channel already with another on the way.
I'm Vietnamese and EVA has strong connections with Vietnam from where I live, everyone loves it, and also China Airlines. You should consider China Airlines as well, it's a solid airline thats awesome.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Yupp, I live in VN and have always appreciated that EVA generally have Vnese (and Tagalog) speakers on their North American and European flights since so many from VN and PH transit with them. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
H E NEVER FLOWN EVA AIR BUT WILL DO SO AFTER SEEING YOUR VIDEO CLIP. THNX
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Yes, EVA AIR really does fantastic jobs on their flights, its products are a great combination of Oriental attentiveness & Western stylishness. The Taiwanese airline has never disappointed me up till now.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Totally agree! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@TheBebemom
Жыл бұрын
The amenity kit looks sick Nothing close offered by SIA
Great video! You have to select the meal during the booking of your ticket or just before the flight?
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Depends when you book, there is a specific window (don't remember exactly) for choosing your meal. My ticket was booked 360 days in advance so that window wasn't open yet. Thanks for watching 🩴
I flew on EVA almost exclusively for nearly 20 years and I still love them but with their business class is so much higher than other airlines I can't justify flying on them anymore. They are between $1000 to $2000 more than other airlines like ANA and Singapore.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Agree that the Taiwanese carriers do have a penchant for overcharging. Thanks for watching 🩴
A rare 100/100 wow! Very smart hard product. Big fan of the Vantage XL seat, although I’ve only experienced it on Qantas thus far.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
To be honest, Qantas’ Vantage XL feel like a “Vantage M” compared to this one haha. Saw the Qantas J cabin last week (just walking through, flew in Eco) and it just looked so… small? Idk… Similar to how the Austrian J cabin just had a miniature-scale quality to it.
@markfellows74
Жыл бұрын
@@tfft interesting! I’ll keep my options open for an opportunity to fly with EVA! Looking forward to the Park Hyatt review next week. Cheers Kev
EVA…just WOW. Thx for the detailed review/love fest. I can’t wait to try. Which of their routes would you guess is the best in terms of hard product, food, lounge, etc.? Do you think the food was particularly good because it was coming from VIE for some reason? 💯
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
I’ve always had good food on EVA (in the air not in the lounges…). For the best product you’d just need to choose from any of their 787 destinations. EVA just added a 3rd daily to Saigon using a 787 (first time for Saigon…) perhaps they’ll do the same in Singapore… then it would be an easy choice haha.
Eva does have a very clever safety video
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Sure does.
Wow what a wonderful flight. I often fly EVA but on their 777 which was also good. The 787 has more cutting edges. EVA product is better than China Airlines as they offer better quality of food and amenities - China Airlines on the other hand has better interior. My new favorite is actually Starlux. It feels a step up above EVA- strong focus on Taiwanese food and the food quality is even better. Starlux crew also seems more passionate about what they do. Can't wait for your reivew on their long haul flight :)
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻
@jimmywan87
Жыл бұрын
The chairman of Starlux was the former chairperson of EVA
VERY GOOD❤🎉😊
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
Wow! 💯 This video was worth the wait. Thanks Kevin. Will you be trying Starlux on your travels in the future? Heard good things but couldn't see any redemption offers just yet.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
I had originally planned a flight with them next week actually, but they keep subbing narrow bodies on the route lately so I decided to put them on hold and maybe wait to try one of their trans pacific routes when they’re going full speed ahead. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@shakesnbake
Жыл бұрын
@@tfft Oh no - that wont do. Their A350 biz and first products look delightful :)
Sure, you said the perfect score came down to the lost baggage support, but is it just a coincidence that it was given on a flight where the slippers resembled flip flops...? 😉
@tfft
4 ай бұрын
I've had many open toe slippers on flights... and I assure you the other's didn't get perfect scores haha.
Impressive Vlogging
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
Great trip report. That crab dish and the main dish looked delicious. I flew EVA J last month from Paris and the food was plain, not sure if the strikes disrupted catering service or something else. My main dish from meal order was a salmon fillet with squid ink pasta and beans. Tasteless, first time I used salt and pepper on the plane. I had better food on my Delta One flight to Amsterdam. Seems like a good deal with 78k lifemiles. How difficult was it to piece together the itinerary?
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
No need to piece together, when searching city pair this was one of a few options at the time of booking. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Great viewing. Hope the lauggage arrived.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Days later with separate routing for each bag 😂 Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
New to the channel but really enjoying your content, particularly the transparency & no sponsorship rule. You probably get asked this a lot, but what’s your process as to finding available business class fares using points/miles? Seems to be an especially challenging/complicated process. Seem to never find available rewards flights even 11 months in advance.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for subscribing. As for bookings it’s really just about prioritizing and knowing the time tables. The flights where timing is important are generally my flights to the US. Each airline has different release schedules so I’ll ‘plan’ out my trip first and then try to get those tickets the moment they’re released. The more nitty gritty of it I’ll be going into in a post on my Patreon in the coming months.
Great video. I flew from Seattle to Cebu-Mactan my first trip on Eva. Very sad trip. Had to dump my Filipina gf as she is pregnant with another US guy. Stayed month and enjoyed the flight. Had been using Singapore Air but had to get to SFO or LAX to get it. EVA leaves out of SEA so is better. Going to Thailand for a friend has cancer and his Thai wife is taking care of him. EVA Air here I come. The to Tampa FLORIDA to get my sailboat. Thanks.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
Hi can you pls do an economy class review on the 787 Vistara, gulf air and Eva Air, would appreciate it.. Thanks
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
That’s a lot of requests for one comment lol. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Business class experience for me is this channels detailed reviews or the seat next to me empty in cattle class
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
could you comment on the wifi situation? great review!
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
I've dabbled with it before, but until the industry finds a way to get consistent connections across the board- paid or free- half the time it just ends up being a waste of $10 or so for me. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Hi Kevin, I’m flying Eva air in about 2 weeks in business class from LAX to Taipei. Any tips?
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Prebook your meals prior to the flight. Enjoy your trip 🗺️
Great video. Would you say the 787 was night and day better than the 777 ?
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
On EVA specifically? Yah, but their 777 Business Class is still better than many other carriers. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@wbev_thai1666
Жыл бұрын
I always fly Eva twice a year , but my cousin flies business with emirates and says there the best , what are your thoughts on that comment, thanks
Welcome to Taiwan 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
❤ the pace of these review videos compared to the others. just enough of everything to engage viewers without overly boring or fast paced with the usual humor. Age old question - why do most Asian airlines have better service quality than European/American airlines even when they are just moderate 😂
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Airlines- no matter where they are- always seem to be keenly aware of now what their customers want, but rather, what they can get away with. Unfortunately, the American/Euro carriers can just get away with a lot more and so they penny pinch to the extreme, a bit ironically because most living there have never flown the likes of EVA, CX, SQ, etc. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Wait till you fly Starlux. I do them regularly TPE SIN and it's fantastic.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
They’re being a bit too fickle with aircraft swaps on the routes I’m interested in at the moment for me to pull the trigger. Perhaps I’ll wait until I can fly them trans pacific- then at least I know it won’t be an A321 😂 Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
I have a question do you still have to quarantine when you arrive there even tho you have a second flight ?
@technosrimp
Жыл бұрын
I’m just curious
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
No, Taiwan hasn’t required quarantine on arrival for quite a while. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
what is the difference between Business basic and Business up
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Their website surely describes their fare classes in detail. Thanks for watching 🩴
I flew with EVA’s old business class on a 777-300ER and 747 years ago. After seeing your review I can’t wait to try the new 787 business class.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
It’ll be worth it! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
I was on EVA from IAH to TPE, a long-haul, the food on the outbound from IAH was just ok. Coming back from TPE to IAH, it was amazing. I guess I should blame the US catering services. Last year JAL LAX to BKK via HND was the same story- coming back food was so much better. Is this subjective, am I imigining things? What's your experience? Food on outbound US
@tfft
4 ай бұрын
Depends on the station and the number of international carriers they handle. LAX I'd expect to be decent, IAH not so much. That being said, the East Asian carriers have always been better from their hubs.
my issue with the airlines is that many FA have problem commanding english... and sometimes pretend they understand but not really... but yes, they r great in all aspects, as far as business class goes, they r the top 10 for me for sure
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
I live in a country where English is not widely spoken so perhaps I have a different tolerance level, but I rarely have any problems getting my points across in English on any carriers. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
I just wish they had these seats on the triple 7. The outdated design on the 777s right now are pretty disappointing. Hopefully they stay competitive with starlux and update those seats.
@tfft
11 ай бұрын
Out dated compared to these seats, yes- but frankly, they're still great seats and are what many other carriers out there consider to be their flagship product. Thanks for watching 🩴
@fakeshrew
11 ай бұрын
@@tfft That's true, but for me the deal breaker is the IFE on the triple 7. It's just small and feels old. Also, lots of other carriers are in the midst of updating their product, so hopefully EVA follows suit.
I hope that you got your luggage back, all of it!
@tfft
4 ай бұрын
I did a few days later. They each took different flights haha.
I am wondering why they sent you to the Austrian Lounge. The Vienna Lounge, which is also close to the D gates, is accessible to EVA business class travelers. The Vienna Lounge is excellent. I agree that EVA Air's business class is among the best available.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
They made it seem as if I’d need to pass through some sort of security or immigration check in at least one direction if I went to the main lounge. 🤷🏼♂️ I was more preoccupied with my bags in the moment, just wanted a place to sit. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@bulakbol187
Жыл бұрын
They are correct, as I now recall. You would need to pass through passport control due to Vienna Lounge's location outside of the international zone. By the way, I enjoy watching your videos and concur with many of your points. Please carry on as you are. You are helping a lot of travelers like myself.
Might try EVA now....never on my radar.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Enjoy it!
is 787 quiet?
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Certainly is!
我已经飞EVA。5⃣️年了,之前是Cathay 金卡会员
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Need to try out the Starlux a350 business to compare
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
I'll be happy to once they get a bit more consistent with aircraft assignment. Too many A321 subs at the moment.
@ybing
Жыл бұрын
@@tfft 4/26 starting LAX route, using new gen A350, I already booked for June =]
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
I’m fully booked through March 2024 haha. So next year perhaps :)
@ybing
Жыл бұрын
@@tfft busy man 😂 wish I can travel that much
@ybing
Жыл бұрын
@@tfft Book the Starlux first class to LAX, it seems include the private suite service which takes you from plane door to door
Funny Fact : 9.41% of EVA Air Stock is owned by STARLUX Airlines founder and he was the former boss of EVA Air and B777 pilot
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Yupp. I speak about it in my next video. A corporate coup.
I have never been on a 787 before , I think eva only have the 777 from Heathrow to bkk
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Might be! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
And built in Northern Ireland
@tfft
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
It’s a good product, but I doubt it is better than SQ or CX !
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Marginally better than SQ, far better than CX. I’ve just had a few CX flights yesterday and they seem to be 2 steps forward and 18 steps back at the moment. Quality of service on board has taken a massive hit.
Awesome truthfully report. however when opportunity present please experience Taiwan new carrier Starlux . Long distance flight. in my humble opinion Starlux had taken over BR as the best transpacific Business Class. in-flight amenities included free Wi-Fi wireless internet charging high end over night kits comfortable Mattress Comfortable Pajamas manually open and close enchanted pivacy door . not to mention exceptional service and in-flight foods selection. even butter are top item export from France. Hope BR discovered and help return your luggages in Taipei.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
When they bring their pricing back down to earth I’ll be happy to try them out 😂
These airlines show how airlines in America as pathetic, they do very high quality, and is very friendly.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
To be fair that includes almost all European carriers as well that need to improve lol. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@magnustan841
Жыл бұрын
Maybe on domestic flights, but their international offerings look pretty competitive. Catering is often the biggest downfall
Unfortunately they don't serve the Grand Dame champagne anymore. On my flight from Amsterdam to Bkk I had another brand and and it tasted like cork. Probably a bad batch of champagne that was too old and not good anymore.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Do passengers get to keep the pajama? 😅 otherwise it’s kinda gross if they are reused.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Yes of course lol. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
I can't believe there's no row 4. Is is because of the famous Chinese superstition?
@tfft
6 ай бұрын
"Four" is pronounced very similarly to "Death" in Chinese...