I Tested Europe's Best Rated Airlines
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Today I Tested Europe's Best Rated Airlines in order to find out how good or bad they actually were and what the differences were like! Air France (AF) and KLM are considered to be the BEST rated and most popular airlines in all of Europe but how different can they really be? I show you everything from the check in, to the in flight experience and all the interactions with staff so we can truly see how each airline compares to one another!
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Time Stamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - KLM Check In
01:27 - Lounge
02:10 - KLM Reviews
03:00 - KLM Flight
07:57 - Air France Check In
09:21 - Lounge #2
10:08 - Air France Reviews
12:06 - Air France Flight
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What airlines should I fly next?
@F4eak.
11 күн бұрын
Emirates Or Etihad
@thewubmachine840
11 күн бұрын
qutar
@Noobking9084
11 күн бұрын
Jet2
@AliSonic
11 күн бұрын
SAS vs British airways
@GuessRoblox
11 күн бұрын
singapore air
Correction... KLM and AF are not competitors but they actually work together in the KLM AIR FRANCE group.
@ericjones7769
8 күн бұрын
💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
@Elliasp-xx7mb
2 күн бұрын
he's not a specialist even if he tries
5:40 Correct me if I’m wrong but KLM announces this on every flight while going trough the safety instructions, no matter who’s on board! So don’t take it too personal :)
@ericstruk
11 күн бұрын
Good to know!
@lennertheemskerk1997
11 күн бұрын
That’s true!
@ABC.J.XYZ.
11 күн бұрын
True
@EgbertK1
11 күн бұрын
True. Transavia (KLM's lowcost airline) does it as well.
@jamiejardine6789
10 күн бұрын
Virgin Atlantic and BA do it as well.
Eric, You Really Just Flew An Airfrance A318 The Smallest A320 Version And You Are Saying is cramped?!
@andriyriccardotonna1812
7 күн бұрын
It was A 319
@VTGANDV
5 күн бұрын
@@andriyriccardotonna1812oh
@Fragann
3 күн бұрын
@@andriyriccardotonna1812 12:55 It's an A318 haha
@_Certified_
3 күн бұрын
@@andriyriccardotonna1812 it was an a318
@Davyjones777yt
21 сағат бұрын
I looked up the tail# and it's an a319
Technically Airfrance and KLM are not rivals, they are actually partners due to their sort-of merge
@ericjones7769
8 күн бұрын
Exactly 💯 that's what i thought 🤔🤔
@aviationforever8074
Күн бұрын
Not a merge, KLM has been bought by Air France
@ericjones7769
Күн бұрын
@@aviationforever8074 I thought it was the other way around 🤔🤔🤔🤔 that KLM bought AirFrance 🤔🤔🤔
@frenchcountryball3138
Күн бұрын
@@aviationforever8074air France has more KLM shares then KLM has of Airfrance. Its a merge not a one way purchase. It explains why the group is based in Paris thougy
I really thought what was "AF" then i was like "Oh, Air France"
@Skilcc7
10 күн бұрын
Bro thought it was as f-
@pegpeggy3737
7 күн бұрын
as freaking
airfrance and klm are not rivals bro
@ThiagoMonagas-gw3ok
11 күн бұрын
Yeah but still at the end of the day you have to choose one.
@Gingerbread657
11 күн бұрын
@@ThiagoMonagas-gw3ok it just depends on where you're going
@ericjones7769
8 күн бұрын
Facts 💯💯💯💯💯💯
@ericjones7769
8 күн бұрын
@@ThiagoMonagas-gw3okbut they are still not competitors tho my friend
@ThiagoMonagas-gw3ok
8 күн бұрын
@@ericjones7769 alright but like if i want to fly from paris to amsterdam and price is similar or doesnt matter, i still have to choose, this video makes it easier my friend.
Enjoyed the review keep it up
Interesting video.Enjoyed very much!
Air France and KLM are definitely not rivals, especially since they are basically the same company
5:43 KLM flight attendants always say that after safety demo so it's not toward you.
@LOT_E195
9 күн бұрын
Can you make LOT vs lufthansa pls😥
999 missed calls from Boeing
@Ramimi-bt4iw
2 күн бұрын
Hahaha
Not a hate comment but i just wanted to say that is not even worth noting that the flight was only delayed by 15 minutes.
I havent flown either of these airlines but it was interesting to see how they compared to eachother! Also its nice seeing how lounges look since i never go lol😂😂
6:14 you didn’t have to roast Boeing that hard😂😂😂😂
What an awesome video keep this work up
Don’t like to be mean or be a smart nerd but I’m pretty sure air France and klm are partner airlines like American and jet blue
@Megeladonia2
11 күн бұрын
They are sister airlines as they are owned by the AirfranceKLM group which also owns Transavia
@ericstruk
11 күн бұрын
ya but theyre still separate
@ScytherGaming957
11 күн бұрын
I’m also pretty sure they both is skyteam
@bogdanolszewski3473
11 күн бұрын
Airfrance better
@StitchPilot49
11 күн бұрын
Yep. AF and KLM are part of Skyteam, which has Delta, Korean Air, and those airlines and more.
Good video like always
@Aviationdude350
11 күн бұрын
Did you even watch it 💀
@user-ol4rs2hu2q
11 күн бұрын
how do you watch a 16 minute video in seven minutes
@ThatOneDanishAviator
11 күн бұрын
Just by looking at the thumbnail I knew it's a good video (lol)
@ericstruk
11 күн бұрын
thank you!
@ThatOneDanishAviator
11 күн бұрын
@@ericstruk no probs dude
Nice video eric!!!
Eric keep up the good uploads I love your vids
Love the fact that you gave KLM another shot, i´m Dutch myself and i flew them once and i had a great experience with them, i also flew air France once, both comparable, also the wifi on air France was more expensive because KLM was for 2400 miles and for air France 3000 miles.
@Booz2020
10 күн бұрын
As a Dutch American, I think that Dutch government should buyback KLM shares from AirFrance for good 🤔
Under 10minute gang->>>
@SACTYT2
11 күн бұрын
I am exactly 10
@ericstruk
11 күн бұрын
lets gooooo
@arcaneodysseycentral79g
11 күн бұрын
@@ericstrukHi eric. I love your videos. Keep up the great work!
@ZIHANGAMERz
11 күн бұрын
1 hour 😢
@krishrulzYT
11 күн бұрын
@@ZIHANGAMERzsame 😢😢😢
In august I’m flying KLM that good tips to know tysm Btw your channel is one of my favs
Hi Eric! I love your videos so much! I am excited to see your next upload! ❤️ 😊
Great Video 👍
Suggestion: Say where you are and where you are traveling as soon as you get to the airport You didn't even say where you started
@hollylovesgiraffes
11 күн бұрын
It's Heathrow :)
@sureshchotoe8112
9 күн бұрын
@@hollylovesgiraffes no he said stansted
I Love Flying Both Airlines.Great Video And Info
Yo dude! Been a fan for a long time now, and I loved this vid like always! I have a suggestion: Maybe next time you could show us the routes earlier on in the video? That way we know what the flight info is before you being on the plane. Thanks! ❤
Nice one. Can you try SAS and British airways and see what’s better.
@ericstruk
11 күн бұрын
I have British Airways vs Air France soon!
@AliSonic
11 күн бұрын
@@ericstruknice
i can already tell this video is fire
@ericstruk
11 күн бұрын
very fire
@757Aviation.
10 күн бұрын
@@ericstrukit is
@user-taco.11
10 күн бұрын
@@ericstruk super fire 🔥
omg YESSS FINALLY ERIC YOU MADE MY DAY!!!!!❤ (but why upload at 12am for m3 lol)
love your vids!
Finally another banger 🔥
@ericstruk
11 күн бұрын
yesss
@757Aviation.
10 күн бұрын
@@ericstrukyess
TRY ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES 🇪🇹❤️🇪🇹❤️🇪🇹❤️
Love the vid
YESS MY FAVORITE KZreadR POSTED
Hey mate, KLM do that announcement on every flight. KLM crews are really good and always friendly. You must try Finnair Business Class on their new seat.
Interesting because KLM is part of AirFrance and they are rivals 😂
@ericstruk
11 күн бұрын
it is like two siblings fighting!
@LPpauwels
10 күн бұрын
@@ericstrukDoesn’t that make Transavia inbreed?
Nice vid! 😊
Good video👍
Not to worry KLM usually makes the announcement on filming/photos/recording. It wasn't targeted at you, no ill intent I assure you. Also, because of the extremely short flight between London and Amsterdam you only get the water and a snack. On flights that are a little longer (like the AF flight you took), KLM will also cater a sandwich and a variety of beverages.
The Klm crew wasn’t tying to be harsh they were just trying to secure passengers and their privacy
Y ok ur my fav youtuber❤❤❤❤
plus ur giving us very good entertainment, keep up the good work
6:15 🤣🤣🤣 "Pretty important cause this is a boeing "
@Ebyoshi1
11 күн бұрын
Can't trust em these days
@ericstruk
11 күн бұрын
hahah you know it
@beatrizmoran6500
11 күн бұрын
@@ericstrukcan you Alaska Airlines next please 🙏
@thewubmachine840
11 күн бұрын
@@beatrizmoran6500 Well there a pined comment on the top
@beatrizmoran6500
11 күн бұрын
@@thewubmachine840 thanks 🙏
Just so you know, Air France owns KLM
@bioappelsapje
8 күн бұрын
Nope! The AirFrance KLM Group owns both of them. The AF-KLM group is owned by AirFrance and KLM... AF doesn't own KLM since the AF-KLM group is owned by both! ;)
@supermanjuli
5 күн бұрын
Just so you know, airfrance doesn’t own klm.
@Ipuffyy
4 күн бұрын
you call yourself an av geek guy? lmao
@frenchcountryball3138
Күн бұрын
@@bioappelsapjeAF used to have more shares in KLM then KLM had in AF until the merge happend and both companies were 100% owned by the holding company. However ex-AF shareholders and France state has dominant shares in the group over ex-KLM SH and netherland state. Even if its legally innacurate to say AF owns KLM, AF is dominant in the merge
So glad your loving lounges now Eric 🤜🤛
Hey Erick Struk, how ya doing. Back to watching ya videos! You never disappoint us and I love the hard work and content you do! Keep up the great work I love the videos and you are amazing.
i liked my own comment 😢
@amandanewport9483
11 күн бұрын
I liked your comment
@Rayyan-yc3xi
11 күн бұрын
And I disliked yours
@elcanaldelejotube
10 күн бұрын
@@Rayyan-yc3xisame thing but with you
@Aviation2340YT
8 күн бұрын
Goofy ahh unorevrse person
@treinspotterluuk9986
8 күн бұрын
I dont care
Also, you shoudl definitely check out the PUJ / MDPC lounge, it is kind of small but great quality, you could fly directly from there or from SDQ / MDSD with Iberia and Air Europa to Madrid. I have a trip to Spain due to some family member getting some medical treatment so we want to be there, we are currently jumping between these two. Great vid btw!!!!
Let’s go Eric more epic videos
Enjoyed the content Eric! Will you be posting a Singapore airlines video soon?
I see you switched your thumbnail reaction. Great video eric, keep it up
Good job Eric! flying to Mexico this next week so watching a few plane videos to get me more hyped because I don’t feel excited.😅
Doing great, Eric
Finally you tried Air France! That’s my fav airlines and you should also do air France hop and another regional airline
14:10 Cant stop laughing on the "Which we wont be needing cuz this is not a Boeing" 😆
Eric never fails to entertain us! Keep it up bro! 😊👍🏼
You should do a World tour, and do a review of like your experience, flight, food, hotel, like a blog👍
Finally new vid
The goat is back
KLM is probably the airline I've flown the most on, and I really like it. But earlier this year I was on my way home from Bologna, and I was going to Amsterdam because it was a connecting flight. When we were boarding we were told we had to go back into the airport because of an "issue". Then, 40 minutes later, we boarded again. When we were fully boarded, the pilot said that he "thought" one of the wheels didn't have any air left, so he called someone to check it. The person checking the wheel wasn't in the airport, so that took a long time. When they arrived, they said there was nothing wrong with it. So that was just a waste of time. I barely got my connecting flight. The pilot even had to say that the person travelling to ____ (Where I was going) had to leave first, so everybody that wasnt going to ____ had to sit down (nobody followed that rule). Oh, and I've also never experienced so much turbulence. The guy behind my seat was holding on my seat like he was about to die. Btw I managed to get on the connecting flight, I just had to run.
“Which we won’t be need since it isn’t a Boeing flight” all airplanes are safe man…
12TH!!! I LOVE YOUR VIDS
I love your vids
Good video
Loved the video but what happened to all the other Australian videos??
Your back
Hi Eric, you’re pretty lucky to get a ride in an A318! It’s pretty rare these days, also that plane stopped producing around 10 years ago so maybe that’s why the legroom and seat isn’t that great.
I’ve been in two of those airlines, and they were pretty awesome
Thank you I’m watching this at an airport lounge rn
In some KLM flights, you would get sandwiches too, but I’m guessing you just got a snack because it’s a shorter flight. You would also be able to get a soft drink if you want, but I live in Poland so the flight to Amsterdam is longer which might be why I get more options for drinks and a bigger food portion
Eric, your videos are what made me a fan of airplanes. Can you just do one favor for me that do Air India vs Swiss Air
@puspasiddu9591
9 күн бұрын
Yeah.Also we can do Vistara
The cabin staff were not passive aggressive. They were taking the opportunity to alert ALL passengers. You're very paranoid.
Hey Eric have been a fan for a long time can you please test asia's best airlines
Eric! You remembered your password! 😂
Ive seen you i was standing on the panorama terracce and when you looked out the window i saw the panorama terrace and you said the departure time and then i looked back to my fotos and saw the same time so i saw you!
Whenever Eric Struk uploads, you know it’s gonna be a great day
another very good video you should try finnair
My fav channel
With Air France, they gave me a sandiwch and a cookie on a 40 minute flight!
nice vid
Finally he posted
When they said to not film any crew or passengers it wasn’t directed to you. They also said that on my KLM flight. It’s probably just what they have to say in the safety announcement.
the reason your legroom on air france was tighter is cuz you were flying on their airbus a318 which is a very small plane and on your other flight on klm you were on their 737-800 which is bigger
@soapyslice
8 күн бұрын
yeah, the a318 is the smallest boeing/airbus plane in existence, so yeah
I like your content
Here’s a fun fact: You flew on an Airbus A318 with Air France. It’s one of the most difficult planes to fly on as only 80 were built and only 10 remain in commercial service.
Are ee not gonna talk about the fact he flew on an A318?
Air France and KLM is literally in an alliance together. They are not enemies.
Bro didn't know Air France and KLM are a joined group 🤦
Flown on both recently for work - Service is better than the likes of BA or Easyjet, who I find as being comparable. On a longer flight from Schipol to Bristol on KLM, it was nice to be served a sandwich, crisp and drinks. Likewise, I flew from Lyon to Nuremberg with Air France and was only given pretzels and a drink. It just depends on how far your hop is. I had a 30L rucksack and steel toetector boots and had no issues in any of the two cases. For European short haul flights, it's a case of convenience. We regularly fly KLM out of Bristol since Schipol is well connected and saves the faff of having to get to LHR or LCY.
i went to Plaza lounge for heathrow everytime i go on a trip its super cool
Could you do Spain's best airlines: Iberia vs Air Europa in economy class?
In Europe, you don't have to take your shoes or belts off during security unless you get double-inspected. And in LHR, they let you refill your bottle for free.
The gate on Schiphol was my gate for my transavia flight from Pisa to NL
Also you can try Aegean next.I think its the best airline in Europe right now
FINALY AIRFRANCE REVIEW
The Dutch do not practice passive aggression. We do not beat around the bush. The privacy statement is standard during KLM flights.
AF and KLM arent owned by an actual company, its a holding company which basically serves to represent the group as both airlines merged
Bro flew the RARE Air France A318 and thought we wouldn’t notice