Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed Lufthansa videos, make sure you check out my review of their A320 Business product from Istanbul to Frankfurt. Link here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mJObqpeJj7mqnaQ.html

@davishound111

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, fascinating review. So how old would this type of 747 be?

@davishound111

5 жыл бұрын

Around 2012-3 by the looks, looks an awful layout 😂

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

@@davishound111 Hi Simon, this particular aircraft was built in 2014 :)

@davishound111

5 жыл бұрын

@@PaulStewartAviation thanks Paul, didnt even think they still made them. Cheers

@michaelzilkowsky2936

2 жыл бұрын

I am at least as much a 747 lover as are you; my bucket list was to take a 747 to Australia and then get into a cage with a great white shark (done within one week in Nov 2013), then I figured I better ride it as many times as I could until they were retired. I ended up going to Australia 6 times (the last trip 2 years ago out of Van on a 787; who cares) and once to Frankfurt out of Chicago purely because I wanted a ride on a 747-8. Qantas cabin crews were as enthusiastic about the 747 as am I, and so the long hours over the Pacific were spent in the galleys guzzling coffee and them telling me the many stories they had accumulated. My last descent into LA, a cabin crew member came to my seat (always 75K) and told me to gather my carry on because they were putting me upstairs for easier access to the cockpit for my post landing visit. Though my flying days are over (no jab for me) I still get to see many many many 747 cargo flights go directly overhead where I live, which is on the route to and from Anchorage to many cities in the US, as well as a Lufthansa 747-8 flight to and from Frankfurt - Los Angeles. 747s are still and will always be the only plane that matters and it makes me laugh when people think twin engine jets are somehow worthy of any mention.

2 + 2 seating in Business class especially for single travelers is a no go....for that amount of money direct aisle access is a must.

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed. These days, a business seat without direct aisle access is very poor.

@davidcole333

5 жыл бұрын

Emirates new business class features 2 3 2. Unbelievably bad idea

@boss4942

5 жыл бұрын

Paul Stewart well... Lufthansa‘s new Business Class will be released in 2019... I gues with an 1-2-1 configuration

@boss4942

5 жыл бұрын

guess *

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Hi David, agreed that's crap! Although I think EK are making it 2-2-2 in their 777-200s??

It was good to have a "flight" in the "Queen of the Skies" commentated and filmed by Paul. Interesting to note that the B747-8 is to be used only by 3 airlines in the passenger version. Anyway it is a very impressive looking aircraft... thanks for the "flight" - enjoyed by this "passenger"..

Thank you for this report even 4 years after. I’m heading overseas early next year, three SQ flights and one Lufthansa. Your video got me to change my seat to upper deck, I’m travelling with my husband, so being next to each other is good. We’re doing ADL-SIN-FRA-SIN-ADL. Thanks, Gina

6:07 yesssssssssssssssssssssssss. Especially Lufthansa. Their cabins are ridiculously hot

Just watched this video again Paul! So well edited and I enjoyed the avgeek details comparing the -400 and 747-8!

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it my friend :)

This business class product doesn't over excite me. Granted, the meals look fine, but I don't like the idea of being so close to my neighbour, or having to clamber over their legs every time I wanted to get in and out. The 747-8 does look impressive though. Happy travels and thanks for sharing this report.

I remember going out to see the first Qantas 747 arriving in Aust with my Father who worked for Qantas. Oh the joy of flying First class in those halcoin days when the upper deck was the First class lounger area.

I always love to fly in the 747, walking up the stairs on a plane feels so special, even thought your only walking up stairs! Another great video Paul! #lufthansaamenitykit

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charlie

Thanks for the video Paul.Appreciate your reviews.Let the videos keep coming 😊

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Many more videos on my channel :)

Thanks Paul. Times like this. Appreciation for BA 747 layout is clear. Safe travels👍😁

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Elaine :)

Looks like a pretty good lounge. I have a 5 hour layover there tomorrow night. Thanks for the sneak peek

LIKE button smashed ... in again ... love your choice of words ... QUEEN OF THE SKIES ... another decent video, flight looks busy in business ..... and some great shots, on take off

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

Came for the #lufthansaamenitykit but stayed for the humour! Loving all your trip report...some of the best I dare say! Keep it up...hope to see and experience more TRs in the future!

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Kenneth :)

Another excellent video Paul! Love watching these your banter is refreshing and very entertaining!

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you enjoy it Chris :)

747-800 is just beautiful, thankfully with Lufthansa we will see the queen of the skies for many years to come.

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed Tom.

The reference to the awkward hand touch gave me a laugh! Thanks for the video Paul.

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

haha Cheers mate

I loved your comparison between the two versions of the 747. I love these big birds, there's something about them. Even though there are more modern aircrafts atm, such as the 787, the Queen of the Skies is indeed the only one with royal status. Great video, as usual!

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fernanda. I was lucky to have a 747-400 arrive shortly after my -8 did. :)

Noticed your new arrangement of having the food & beverage menu at the end of the end of the video instead...Dr. Paul, I have to say I love this arrangement absolutely, which I do think you're the first to do so, and it doesn't make the video so long and dull before watching the plane and the flight!!! Great innovative improvement Doctor and thank you!!!

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you enjoy the improvement :)

@jeckyyeung5072

5 жыл бұрын

By the way, did you happen to find your glasses?? Or you had to get a new pair??

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

haha I did yep :)

Very much enjoy watching your vids which always encompasses your great sense of humour...

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Lawrence

Great Review...nice Video...keep up the good Stuff!

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it:)

I flew Perth to Singapore on one of the first “Mega-top” that SQ flew into Perth back in 1989. I flew with my Dad that trip (I was still in high school) and loved their business class. I’ve flown on a few of them over the years, will miss them when they are gone.

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Mega top? I haven't heard that expression.

@misss.4233

5 жыл бұрын

Showing my age! I think it was only SQ who called it that. Put a link in for a photo of one of them. goo.gl/images/m3FBHr

Great video, great explanation. I took A380 several times last year, I really liked that Jumbo, now it's time to try Boeing 747. #lufthansaamenitykit#

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Leon :)

I think the B747-8 is a beautiful airplane. I have such good memories flying on the -200 and -400. Hope they keep flying.

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed, although unfortunately I've never flown on a -200. Just the -400 and now the 08 with this flight.

That's a fantastic review man! I hope I can fly business class once!

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks you my friend

Thanks for the great vision of the updated version of the Queen of the Skies. I certainly agree that the 747 is still, and probably always will be, the best looking passenger aircraft that has ever graced the sky. If current trends continue then unfortunately it looks as though I have probably won't get to fly in a 747 again. It's a long way from the glory days in the 1980s and 1990s when almost every international Qantas flight was in a 747.

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I'm flying from SYD to BNE this coming Thursday simply to catch a 747 and am immediately returning to SYD. I figure it could be one of my last flights in a 747 as I avoid them on long-haul flights as they're pretty uncomfortable (especially once the A380s are refurbished)..

@hughrothwell7522

5 жыл бұрын

Paul Stewart Nice one. Love the views on that sector.

Another great review. Thanks Paul!

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

Thanks Paul for all these videos/reviews. I really love your channel God bless you #Lufthansaamenitykits

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Many more videos coming up soon. :)

Great review as always. The business class is it is what it is. That’s why airlines were ranked by various customer service indexes. Your review help us a lot to know what are the airlines’ offering.

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

That new 747-8 looks majestic!!

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Ronald!

Nice. Thanks for sharing Paul

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Peter

Thanks for the lesson, it's pretty cool to have an upper deck seat! It reminds me of double decker buses in London; I would always race up to sit at the top in the very front seat where you'd get the best view. I never understood why you wouldn't always try get that seat, or at least sit upstairs rather than in the dark downstairs, hehe. Also, I wish you could choose the cuisine regardless of airline or destination. I'd totally choose Japanese food 90% of the time, and burgers and chips the other 10%.

I find myself frequently vasicilating between Lufthansa and Swiss when I go to see my Sister and Brother-in-law who live in Zurich. Usually I fly Lufthansa outbound and change planes in Frankfurt and fly Swiss nonstop home because, well, I want to get home and sleep in my own bed. 😉. So my favorite seat/s on Lufthansa are 1A or 1K ... ok ok yes they’re in First Class. What I like about them is that you’re actually sitting “in front of” the cockpit as they’re all the way in the nose. Add to that, no foot traffic. The First Class Terminal in Frankfurt is amazing! Thank you, Paul, for this review. The next trip to Switzerland, I’m taking my nephews with me so Business Class it will be. Glad to know what to expect. 👍🏻

@seanp7dc

5 жыл бұрын

I don't think that there is anything better than LH F in the nose of the 747-8. Seriously!

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Safe travels Rob!

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

LH F would be amazing, especially with the Porsches :)

@cascinagianni

5 жыл бұрын

I’m partial to LH F, first row in the A380. Much more room than the 747,

Yes, the Queen of the skies !!! Thanks Paul for choosing this aircraft to showcase and review on. #luftansaamenitykit

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it:)

Another amazing video paul. Keep up the amazing work and I am looking forward to your next videos. Im watching this one for a 3rd time haha. Thanks again!!! #lufthansaamentitykit

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. More coming soon. :)

@c4j708

5 жыл бұрын

:)

I also have a soft spot for the queen of the skies. There is something sentimental and wonderful about the design, I will always love it. I have only flown on the older -100 and -200 models. I loved your video. Great work and thank you. #lufthansaamenitykit

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks David. You may be interested in my Qantas 747-400 aviation geek video I uploaded last week. :) I've never flown in a -100, -200 or -300 although I'd have love to!!!

great to see the 747-8, in-flight shame that the service was not as good as expected, keep these great in-depth videos coming #lufthansaamenitykit

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you enjoyed the video :)

Another great and interesting flight mate! #lufthansaamenitykit

Great review of the Business class on a 747-8i and to see it will keep flying for a while yet. Also #lufthansaamenitykit looks good

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick. Yep I just hope they don't retire them early like AF and QR are doing with their A380s. :(

Love it!

I miss being on the 747-400, as a teen, I am very lucky to be going to europe every 2 years, but what broke my heart was on 2018 when I heard we weren't on a 747. currently 2022, and near impossible to get on a 747 from sydney to singapore. Although I was able to get an a340-300 to frankfurt, sadly we got bad seats as we were in front of the toilets. Though I still love flying and will never stop.

I agree. The Queen of the Skies is the most beautiful plane out there, and I will miss it when it is gone. My first flight on the 747-400 was from LAX-AMS on KLM.

@PaulStewartAviation

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! I used to love visiting Sydney Airport and regularly seeing QF 747s. :(

Absolutely agree...this is the best looking large commercial aircraft in the world. Love all 747's and the -8 is just more 747!!

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed David!

Great trip report Paul. I love how you give so much information on the history and details of the aircraft you fly. #lufthansaamenitykit

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Joris :)

Very impressive videos tho...you did a lots of effort to making these videos. I loved, I wish I can fly on business class across the continents someday. Once again thanks for sharing your journey making through here🙏🏻 #luthansaamenitykids

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching - many more similar videos on my channel :)

I love the idea of giving tote bags instead of the pounch for the amenity kit. I had the Samsonite pouch before and never used it again. But they could have at least made it elegant or use Loqi tote bags with a Lufthansa motive on it. That would have been even nicer 😉

Excellent video as per normal thanks Paul 👍😁

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks James.

Thank you Paul. As always informative. Regards Elaine. My first A380. In 3 months 👍 BA 747 first in Nov

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! When in November is your flight?

10:10 Well actually (Im gonna be that guy), the engine chevrons are found on the 747-8, the 787, and the 737 Max. However, they will not be on the upcoming 777X because Boeing found a better way of reducing the engine sounds without it. I think they should keep them though. They make the engines look futuristic and technologically advanced, but of course, it will always be function over form when it comes to increasing efficiency in planes.

@seanp7dc

5 жыл бұрын

I noted he omitted the 737 Max too (and added, a, series, of unnecessary, commas, throughout) but I do like his videos and enthusiasm, as well as some rare facts about the aircraft I've learned...

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

I stand corrected. :)

Always awesome work &paulstewart...#lufthansaamenitykid

I prefer your "direct" approach to your reports as compared to some blogs which are really over the top and unrealistic. Keep the good work. 1-2-1 seating in business class is the only seating configuration that is acceptable to me in 2019.

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. I consider my reviews to be more of a BBC documentary (so potentially a bit dry) rather than the tabloid histrionic style so I'm glad to hear you prefer what I do.

Great video! I hope you get glasses back. I like you presentation and cutting, also showing the menu in the end is good way of including more details without interrupting the flow. Oh, and: #lufthansaamenitykit ;-)

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marcus :)

I’m in 84K in 2 weeks!! Thanks for the video

@PaulStewartAviation

3 жыл бұрын

Safe flight!

@WINGSANDRAILS

3 жыл бұрын

@@PaulStewartAviation Thanks!!

@akajoserivers

5 ай бұрын

How was your flight? I’ll be on 84K in a few days 😅

Five star coverage

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

The Queen is DEFINITELY the best looking airliner in the air 👍👍 and another two thumbs up 👍👍 for your proposed solution to maximum volume public face timing 😂

Another informative review Paul,good camera work,especially without your glasses!👍#lufthansaamenitykit

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Caroline :)

Great and clean review Paul! Interesting to see what they did to the new 747 to compete with the A380. #lufthansaamenitykit

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Will. More videos coming soon. :)

OMG! I was thinking about asking if u can do a 747-8 review and preferably Lufthansa and then you post this!

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

;)

Paul - this is excellent! We have upcoming LH 747-8i upper deck business class flights to/from Frankfurt (from Washington Dulles) as part of our planned vacation to Salzburg, Austria. Appreciate as always your great/honest/open reviews.

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your travels! :)

@majensen70

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul - same to you!

this is still the most beautiful plane in the sky. the silhouette is still stunning , xx

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

I completely agree! and the new wings give it a perfect silhouette (the -400 winglets look a little messy).

Thank you for this video; in 2020 my friend and I will visit Tokyo and Japan and maybe we fly via Frankfurt am Main with this beautiful aircraft! From the Netherlands greetings from Arie Bert Versteeg ;-)

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching :)

I love your videos , they always make me have a smile on my face in the end because of all the humor and thought you put into your videos. #luftansaamenitykit

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you enjoy them Ryan :)

That is one of the nicest planes I have ever seen! #lufthansaamenitykit

wow .........great video

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@s.kjainlalitpur2779

5 жыл бұрын

@@PaulStewartAviation My pleasure

can you make the seat to a complete flat bed? and for which size it is ok? 180 cm persons?

Great video trip sir! :))

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

As a fellow antipodean I think the A380 is the most beautiful plane. Watching it land at Nice just WOW

Great report again Paul. Such a good looking aircraft type it will be a shame when they all go. It’s really interesting what you said about the LH service there quite a few reports which seem to portray the airline as hit or miss which is a disappointing as I’d love you try them out. I’m sure the new biz class will be much better. Looking forward the ANA 787 report next. Cheers Jason

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Jason.

I Like the 2 - 2 configuration, as a couple , so much better and a decend window view

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Edward, you're right that the 2-2- configuration is fine for couples when one of you really wants a view out of the window.

Wow it looks nice

awesome review Mr. Stewart. hope to fly one soon. cheers! #lufthansaamenitykit

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

Nice vid paul!

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam

Awesome video.Love your channel #Lufthansaamenitykit

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

I was on this exact plane a couple of weeks ago. Such an old interior design! The screen was impossible to use, but the seats was OK and food great, especially compared with other EU airlines.

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah it is an old design! It's bizarre they've put it into their new A350s although I believe they have since revealed their new seat (unsure when that'll go into service - possibly 777X?)

Your content is great keep it up I am just 13 and i love ur videos

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy the videos my friend. :) Many more coming.

747-8 is the most beautiful passenger aircraft, ever. great review. #lufthansaamenitykit

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Marcus, glad to hear you enjoyed it!

DAMN those engines quiet as hell

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Too quiet! :)

It would be awesome to see your take on their A340 product! That in my opionion is another iconic aircraft :)

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

The A340 is a pretty cool aircraft and I did fly in one with Cathay a few years ago although unfortunately that was before I did flight reviews so there's no camera footage. :(

I like this video

I really enjoy your videos, thank you for being down to earth #lufthansaamentitykit

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Barb :)

PS: I forgot to add that losing my glasses would really upset, and inconvenience me.

Fantastic review Paul, you do the fun side but you are also you give the warts and all. Those socks once again stole the show ( sunset over Ayers rock at 35000 feet shade?) . Shame the Lufthansa soft / hard product here did not live up to them for a down under person travelling to Europe. Europe is lagging behind once again. Having said that though, it would be really nice if you could do Frankfurt to the USA in first class just behind the radar dome of the queen of the skies. Such an epic plane.

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. I'd love to try LH F although no current plans unfortunately.

Good video

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

Another awesome video. Still not a fan of seat that doesn’t butt up against the window. But that’s just me. I got bumped up to first and experienced that. I had to lean to my right just to look out the window. But I guess beggars can’t be choosers ! LOL. I’ve flown on 6 Qantas 747s and a United 747 from San Francisco to Chicago Ohare. They gave me a window seat that had no window. Very disappointing. But anyway I love your videos. I can’t wait to get back up in the skies.

A very fair review, by the looks of it... those storage bins are pretty good upstairs, aren't they? But the seat configuration doesn't impress. I love your side by side comparison of the 400 vs 800. Thanks for posting. Enjoy your next flight. Cheers, Michael.

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael

It makes me sad that the 747-8 wasn't a huge success! Gorgeous plane!

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed my friend

Wonderful video ad usual #lufthansaamenitykit

Had much the same experience as you when I flew the Lufthansa 747-8i from FRA to HKG a few years back in business - it was average at best. Shame really, look forward to more of your reviews!

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. More coming soon. :)

#lufthansaamenitykit Great review, Mr. Stewart! The Boeing 747-8 is one of my favorite aircraft as well.

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

I agree, honestly, it would be nice if more airlines ordered more B747-800s, that's what we need more of than A380s-no hate on A380s

Nice video paul as always. I cant believe how Qantas didnt want to order the 747-8 aircraft. It would have been a great asset for the airline, just like the 400 series.

@PaulStewartAviation

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate

always looking forward to new content from you! #lufthansaamenitykit

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matthew - heaps more videos on my channel :)

Do you think to no storage on the lower deck seats is poor design or a weight issue?

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Poor design. Passengers will carry their luggage in the cabin or in the luggage hold so either way it weights the same. :)

I have such fond memories of the 747 and am saddened that it's an airframe which is disappearing from our skies. Would love to try the 748. LOL "This is called fruit" haha

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

:)

This aircraft type was very interesting

Just watching the video a bit late :D But I still wanted to chime in on the best looking aircraft! For me it has to be the A340. I just love the look of it.

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Hi mate, yeah the A340s look great! I'm planning on flying in one in September when I visit London.

The display screen looks outdated

You're my hero! I would've been blind without my glasses. I feel I need glasses to find my glasses! Beautiful plane and scenery. Always look forward to your report! #lufthansaamenitykit

Very lucky #Chinese seat row. Love the aircraft & the side bins. Great video as always ! Nothing like the 'quad start up although the tone certainly isn't 350 / 787. I like the company tagged glasses, CX etc as well. Sorry about the specs :( :)

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Yes the spool up was quite unimpressive! I seem to have lucked out with a miserable GE90 spool up on my QR flight as well!

I really like the look of this aircraft. Thanks for always giving great, honest reviews. #lufthanasamenitykit

@PaulStewartAviation

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it