Wow I was always wondering where Sydney is thanks for uploading this! But just so I'm sure I have this right, Wollongong's the place just to the east of Moss Vale, right? (sorry, international subscriber here)

@vinnieyw

4 жыл бұрын

Wendover Productions Ofc you’re watching a video on planes

@shotelco

4 жыл бұрын

Sam, isn't there a *Skillshare* class on International geography?

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

haha

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help my friend. Love your videos! I was just watching the one on the US base strategy!

@shotelco

4 жыл бұрын

@@vinnieyw Considering Paul's destination is Hong Kong, I'm fully expecting a comment from PolyMatter here as well.

Paul always has to mention how hot airplane cabins are. I sometimes feel the cabin is freezing cold

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

If you're cold, just wrap yourself up in the blanket :) it's easier to get warmer than to lose heat.

Great video Paul, love the work keep it up. The Dreamliner is such a awesome plane.

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Darcy

I am really looking forward to this video. I'm sick of constantly watching Sam Chui videos.

ANother great video Paul. I love the little bit of aviation knowledge about the aircraft you've been adding to your videos :)

Great video Paul and as always safe travels!!!

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks George

Great review as always.

Pragmatic and honest review with zero Fluff , always good reviews from Paul

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you mate :)

Can't wait for this 😍😍😍👍

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

:)

Another great video, Paul. Thanks for the upload. It's the closest I get to flying QF these days. You're a brave man flying to Honkers with all the civil unrest going on! It's sad to see streets recently walked on being turned into some sort of battlefield. As you'd be well aware, that central disengaging of the window tinting seems common. Thai, JAL and Etihad do it too making my dawn shots hard to get! Take care out and up there.

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Don. Yeah I was a little worried about HKG so booked an airport hotel this time while I would have usually stayed in the city.

is it just me or is the audio on this video very low?

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry about that, someone else said the same. You may just have to turn the audio up :)

@adrianyu9191

4 жыл бұрын

@@PaulStewartAviation volume is already on highest level. ads play very loud though...

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

hmmm sorry about that

@hugh3196

4 жыл бұрын

yeah had the same problem

@GoYouBlues

4 жыл бұрын

Me too. Very low volume. Speaker on 100%.

You make the best airplane videos! It's so clear!

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

I like Paul’s down to earth style and being able to make fun at himself. Appears to be a good Aussie 👍

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it :)

Qantas has great products to offer to customers.Great video Paul

Great Video Paul..Love your narration and wicked sense of humour 😊

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

Thanks, Paul... sorry, I missed the live premiere... hope you're enjoying your time down south. Paws, schmaws, I like the new Qantas livery... esp the new typeface. Thanks for sharing your flight, and enjoy your next one!

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael. I am very much enjoying the south island. Milford sound today and Mt Cook tomorrow :)

@michaelgask

4 жыл бұрын

Paul Stewart 😍😍😍 You don’t muck around with the boring parts, do ya? Fantastic. 👍

Thankyou for the excellent review. I totally agree with you on the control of the windows on the Dreamliner during the day. I am glad that you had control for your flight. Thanks for the opportunity to enter the comp for the business class PJs. I dream of those, as I could never personally afford the Business Class fare (Giveaway) Thanks again for another cool review.

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Jason

Excellent Video, Paul. During my days living in Australia, I used to sell to BHP in the Kingdom of Wollongong. "Still call Australia Home" !

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael :)

Nice trip report Paul

As always, Paul, I thoroughly enjoy your presentations because ... (1) ❤️ a man who enjoys a nice glass of fruit juice to settle in and (2) I have been blessed with a good sense of sarcasm and appreciate your wit 👍🏻

I agree with you about sleeping during the day. Whenever I return from Europe to the states, or in general fly west to east, and the flight takes place during the day, I never sleep. It is worse for your jetlag if you sleep during the day and your flight is arriving mid afternoon or evening. I can adjust to my destination timezone very easily by not sleeping on day flights because whenever I get to where I am going, I want to pass out from exhaustion, so I end up sleeping very well that night. Great video!

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

cheers mate

I’m going on this tomorrow, great video!

@PaulStewartAviation

7 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

Again a interesting video Paul. (Giveaway pj please, i love to have a pj from Qantas). Thanks for updating this great video.

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Loes :)

1960’s nursing home 😂 have missed your videos. Great trip report and can’t wait for more to come.

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Eddie

Another video Nice job dude

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Glenn

@yuuyu7510

4 жыл бұрын

@@PaulStewartAviation you're welcome bro

1960's nursing home - classic! I actually liked the Roo's paws but c'est la vie...still a great Airline and great airplane.

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

:)

Nice one Paul! I recently saw a Qantas 747-400 at Sydney Airport. A330, A330, A330, There’s a 747. Cheers!

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

cheers mate

Good review thanks .Yes I'm surprised the second meal was so insubstantial.I had a similar experience when QANTAS flew from Dubai to Melbourne.And a friend flying overnight from Jakarta to Sydney on business class and just got a muffin and a small serving of fruit ....Oddly Jetstar business on a similar flight served two full meals and snacks .Cathay Pacific ' Thai and Singapore Airlines served two full meals in economy .But like you I always enjoy the friendly staff at QANTAS

I totally agree with your comment about Qantas service vs the more subservient type on some airlines. Travelling J on SQ flights, I found it annoying that aircrew would open the toilet door whilst announcing my surname. Yikes- unnecessary. Thanks for another great video Paul 🤓

7:03 Paul I remember that queue my flight was #1 to Perth and remember you were in international lounge when I was in domestic. Great video 😍

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate :)

07:50 Amazing view over Sidney! And the food and drink service looks very good also!

I love the video it was extremely detailed.. p.s you remind me of Alan Joyce only taller and handsome lol

Love the video Paul.. im still to experience business class but some day....

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim :)

What an awesome video, showing every little detail and not hiding the disadvantages of things , well done mate . A set of Qantas Pjs with the new livery would be amazing (Giveaway)

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Joshua

I do think you are right about the crew closing the window shades to make their life easier, flew QF127 business in a 747 last year and the crew closed them, turned up the heat and hoped everyone went to sleep. I don't want to sleep during the day, and enjoy watching the clouds.

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's a pity as I reckon the QF crews are some of the best in the sky. I'd rather be awake and interacting with them!

@malcolm4672

4 жыл бұрын

@@PaulStewartAviation Yes as a Kiwi I dont fly with Air NZ unless there is no alternative, much prefer QF. On QF ticket later this year BNE-DXB-STN but on EK aircraft as its a points flight.

Nice

Giveaway! Another nice review Paul.

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matthew.

Nice video

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Glad to see you've realised the error of your Fuji ways! The shakes have been driving me mental. I agree about the bathrooms of the QF SYD business lounge - they were looking average when I was last there over a year ago. That said, I never find the rest of the lounge too bad, and grabbing a few coffees and looking out from the high tables at the eastern end is always a nice way to start a trip. I'm a window person too, and hate the move to shutting things down on daytime flights. Still not overly concerned about air vents though. Looking forward to a Cathay report, as may try CX A350 rather than JL 787 to the US soon.

Hi Paul. Great video as always. I don’t recall ever using runway 25 for a takeoff, probably because I usually opt for early morning departures, but I’ve certainly been on flights that have landed on it. The combination of a strong westerly and using 25 certainly makes for a short takeoff roll. I don’t mind the new livery but my favourite has always been the 1971-1984 one with the ochre cheat line and flying kangaroo (giveaway).

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hugh.

hi paul be so cool to have peej's look so cool :)

Great robust review Paul. Love your honesty. The lack of food is really poor but I am sure is a combination of cost cutting disguised as ‘lighter meal options’ to reduce jet lag. Regarding the sunshades, a lot of US carriers simply leave the sunshades closed all the time especially in the business class cabins and even on takeoff and landing (other airlines around the world make you raise them). I agree with the daytime flight posture but most people in the front want to sleep regardless of time of day (I am not one of them unless I have had too many drinks). Looking forward to your Cathay review.

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew. The CX video will probably be in a few weeks as I've got a few others coming ahead of it :)

even with the volume doubled I cannot hear you. did you say something about sound when in the lavatory?

Flew Melbourne to Singapore yesterday and it was exactly the same food. The crew were nice that they got us some Charles Heidsieck champagne from first.

Literally check KZread everyday just to see if you have posted anything yet. Love the dry humour you bring into your reviews. Keep up the good work! (giveaway)

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

haha thanks Ryan. Follow me on Insta and Facebook for more regular updates where I'm up to with new videos :) And I hope you've clicked the notification bell so that you get an email when I upload a new video.

Beautiful work as always, Paul. Ever thought about a career in stand-up comedy? I'd pay for that !

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Roberty. haha. no . :)

It seems like ages since I've seen a Paul Stewart video! Excellent as always. 😁(giveaway)

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

There's been two others this last month! :)

@dcjimr1

4 жыл бұрын

@@PaulStewartAviation I have been busy all summer so I will go back and watch them! Thanks!

Definately my favourite airline blogger, informative and funny videos. Love watching as always, (giveaway) 😁

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate

Great video Paul, really enjoyed it! Qantas have a very decent Business Class although I have to say the second ‘meal’ was quite a dissappointment.. you would expect a bit more! Brendan

Always great to see another video from you Paul. Seeing the old and new Qantas livery together, I’m liking the new more streamlined one. Thinking Qantas are cost cutting with the business class meal service. Although, do agree and love your observation regarding Aussie culture and it’s influence on Qantas crews...I suppose it’s about “the spirit of Australia” and that’s what they’re providing...(giveaway)

Oh I'm definetely a big fan of Qantas. I have my own frequent flyer and I've done plenty of travelling and I'm just under halfway to attaining silver!

Love the video, Paul! Your subtle sarcasm is amazing😂 (giveaway)

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Wait, who was being sarcastic? ;)

@KieranGreen53

4 жыл бұрын

“Now onto the WiFi, it didn’t exist”. Simple but so effective😂

Since I have Complimentary Lounge Invitation as part of the Qantas Silver status extension for 12 months, should I use the Invitation in Sydney International Business Lounge, or Hong Kong Lounge?

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Hong Kong is better if they accept those lounge passes :)

@isaacfung622

4 жыл бұрын

@@PaulStewartAviation My General Invitation will expire on 7/4/2021, so still plenty of time

Ooh I like a Qantas Dreamliner

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

It's pretty good :)

G'day Paul. Thanks for the review. Interesting that the seating on your flight is similar to that of the A330, between Sydney ( just north of the "Gong"), and Manila (just north of "Stralia"), and a similar flight time of about 8.5 hours. I noticed the same issue with the space in sleeping position, and was unable to get comfortable in the fully flat position, due to the cramped space. The food and the crew however were top class, and will use Qantas again, without hesitation. Thanks again for what you are doing on here.

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video Peter. Yep the style of the seat is very private, but unless you're petite, leg room does become an issue.

The QANTAS business class product is definitely up there but, as you noticed, its some of the little things that add up that show how they’re cutting costs. Great review. (giveaway)

Thanks for the (giveaway)! I honestly love the Qantas logo, looks stunning on those PJ’s.

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers

Five star coverage

Do u prefer closer to the aisle/window?

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

always prefer the window :)

The volcano i'd say is Karangetang, Indonesia. I'm like you in that i enjoy looking out the windows at the world go by, it irritates me when they tell me to close the windows on day flights. I love hours just chilling back watching the changing landscapes.

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely agree. There aren't many more wonderful experiences than fine dining with an amazing view.

I love Qantas from sydney,,,,,,,,,,

Aviation comedy at it's best! 1960s nursing home, being my favourite 😉 Thank you again Paul. Outstanding. (Giveaway)

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Amanda :)

You're completely right about the 787 windows but I still love them. Love your videos mate. Keep it up (Giveaway)

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Oliver

@bennie1138000

4 жыл бұрын

I actually work on 787’s everyday. The aircraft can get very hot on the inside. The flight attendants probably wanted to keep the cabin cool. The 787 also has an automatic cool down mode if the plane gets too hot on the ground with the packs off.

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

@@bennie1138000 hey mate, I understand that some airlines keep the window blinds down in hot climates to help keep the aircraft cool on the ground but I wouldn't imagine it would be an issue in the air when the ambient temperature is minus 50. :)

Can I use the business check-in counters as shown in 0:35 if I'm QF gold even I'm not travelling in J class?

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Hi mate, yes you can. Any QF Gold/OW Sapphire can use international business class check-in desks even if travelling in economy/PE.

@solotrippin09

4 жыл бұрын

@@PaulStewartAviation Thanks for the prompt reply mate! I'm still indulging in this review and I'll be flying on the exact same route on the 26th! This would be my first time on QF's 789!

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

@@solotrippin09 cheers. Hope you enjoy the flight. I'm grounded until next month (SYD-BNE on the 744 :D )

It may be my old laptop but I found it a little difficult to hear you, Paul. Another informative review. Thank you.

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Yep sorry about that, I recorded the audio a little to quiet this time.

100% agree on your comments about Qantas service compared to others, it's relaxed and down to earth. Id love to get the (giveaway) Pjs as I have only ever flown during day flights. Great videos too mate, hope to bump Into you one day in the Gong.

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Luke!

Great video! I love the 787 Qantas (Giveaway)

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Calum

Great job Paul! My wife and I have been enjoying your videos. (Giveaway)

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear my friend. May more coming soon, including a flight from Queenstown to Milford Sound due tomorrow :)

Am I going deaf or is the sound quite low?

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

You're going deaf. lol yeah sorry I've since realised that I prepared the video with my own audio at max so it seemed fine to me haha.

I feel ya on the 787's windows. I like that they're bigger but that dimming gel really doesn't work and seems like an over engineered gimmick.

Great to see another Paul Stewart review in my feed! Got my first Qantas flight coming up in less than 8 weeks, granted just MEL-SYD though! (Giveaway)

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Enjoy my friend! 737-800?

@philkitchen5462

4 жыл бұрын

Paul Stewart indeed. Could potentially switch to the A330 but the timings don’t suit.

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

@@philkitchen5462 Yeah fair enough. I always look for an A330 on that route but only if it's around the same time as the flight I want. the 737 is OK :)

What's wrong with the sound? Could hardly hear you.Otherwise, great review as per your usual standard.

Hey Paul, great review of your trip on Boomerang. Haven’t had a chance to fly a QF 787 yet, but I love their business suite on the A330. Look fwd to your SCL trip. If QF, this could be one of your last flights on a Qantas Queen. Are you up for the Kookaburra flight? I guess that’s what they will call JFK/SYD direct after today.

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Hamish. Yep I can't wait to visit SCL too. South America is the last continent I'm yet to visit (if flying over antarctica on QF63 counts haha). Oohh yeah 20hrs on a plane is a long time, even in business class!!

Just north of Wollongong.. 😂😂

@bluebarron351

4 жыл бұрын

haha

Do they still have a massage function in the seat? If yes, do you use and like it?

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Hi David, yes they do but I don't think it works particularly well. The old skybed mk2 in the 747 and most A380s was dated but the massage function did work very well.

@dhammarosi

4 жыл бұрын

Paul Stewart okay! Thanks for the answer! I’ve always wondered when watching you snd others who review business and first. I’m thinking ”i’d use the massage function all the time!” and no one mentions it. So now i know.

Sure beats the accommodations on a C-130 troop transport! Amazing it fly's so well.

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! The C-130 is cool to watch at an airshow although I wouldn't want to spend much time inside one of them. :)

Im entering for the PJ’s good luck to everyone

@doncoleman4938

4 жыл бұрын

I've got six unused pairs here if you don't win!

I like the new livery. It looks smarter. Great video Paul. (giveaway)

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sagar

Great review, all the details. The autofocus on that fujifilm is quite shocking, not even low light conditions either where you would expect some hunting. Shame because the colour balance is really nice.The new Canon m200 looks like it could be good for focus and colour, though 4k is limited on video. However Id rather see sharp well balanced 1080p than 4k. Also the M200 is is small to use. There is no ideal compact aircraft video bloggers camera at the moment it seems

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. You're right although the new A6700 Sony looks pretty good. It's just not 60fps in 4K :(

Great review. Absolutely LOVE your sense of humour! 😂 (giveaway)

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

:)

Amazing video showing the features of the business class product (giveaway)

Yeah, your suspicions are correct, the cabin crew want you sleepy-bye-byes ASAP. They dim the windows during the day and get the initial cabin service done as quickly as possible. The small meal right at the end of the flight also makes for less work during the bulk of the travel time. I go yoiks at the grim prospect of travelling non-stop from Australia to the UK with this kind of amenity.

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Yeh I'd be worried about the catering on the longer flights!

@lachmaclean2383

4 жыл бұрын

I had this out with Qantas management and they refused to admit that dimming the windows was a directive. They claimed it was up to the individual cabin crew. I seriously doubt that as they all do it. What's the point in doing it during the day anyway? Afraid it may fade the carpets???? I reckon we should all tell Qantas we don't want it.

@karlp8484

4 жыл бұрын

@@lachmaclean2383 Is Qantas going to make special comfort/catering provisions for the ultralong flights which are part of Project Sunrise?

@lachmaclean2383

4 жыл бұрын

No idea Karl but I'm sure they can have some sort of system for those flights. It's a real science these days.

Always one person who has to have their window shade open whilst everyone else's is shut 🤣

@PaulStewartAviation

2 жыл бұрын

😂

I just visited the SYD lounge, and to the far right when you enter it they’ve had to ‘expand’ into the public areas although I’m not sure what public area this is. It’s crazy with how big it’s become though.

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Yep I hear both it and the First lounge are getting expanded.

Mr Stewart is always nice to see your video report, honest and to the point. I agree with you that Qantas should do a better job with catering, it is still an eight hour flight ! Thank you (giveaway)

have u ever flown A380 to Hong Kong by Qantas?

@PaulStewartAviation

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve flown onboard the A380 back from HKG to SYD 😄

I agree with you on the food Paul. I have flown the HKG-MEL leg on the A330 a while ago, in business, and the food, whilst tasty, was limited. The flight I was on is overnight and bizarrely we were given a full dinner service ex HKG and minimal breakfast service before arriving in MEL. I thought it should have been the other way around, as most people would eat in the lounge before departure, then maximise their sleep and wake up to a full breakfast before arrival. Seemed backwards too me!

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree with you about the meals being around the wrong way.

which is just south of Newcastle and East of Dubbo

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

haha

Great review and video - thanks for putting it together (giveaway)

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Terry

I was sick of paying premium to HK while commuting so went for Y class round 300aud each way and was not too bad. Day flight ok and lounge fill up and stay away from plane food

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's a good price for Y! And for a day flight, Y is perfectly acceptable esp if you get an exit row or bulkhead.

Love these reviews, thanks Paul! (Giveaway)

(Giveaway) great video Paul! 👍👍

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend :)

Hi Paul, looks like the menu is exactly the same as my flight on QF43 to Denpasar a few Fridays ago. It was JUST the right amount given it was an 6 hour afternoon/evening flight and I had a late lunch. I definitely would have come out with the same opinion as you had I received the same catering on a mid-morning to evening flight. I also agree with you regarding the grey they used on the plates, I did a double take the first few times. It probably looked like a subtle design detail in Mr. Caon's office, but in a dimmed cabin or under variable lounge lighting it gives a very different impression. My 2-cents is that a darker grey would have been a bit better. As an aside I do fear that Qantas is taking a similar approach as BA was a few years ago in terms of onboard soft product on medium and long haul flights. However given the general improvement and direction BA is going with its medium and long-haul catering and overall product, maybe this is cyclical and I hope we'll see a change from Qantas at some point in the future. Ps slightly off topic but I'm looking forward to an eventual review from you of the newer BA products (which I am guessing will be forthcoming at some point) to see your opinion on how that part of their operation stack up (we won't mention their intra-europe short haul product though)

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Yep I think it comes with waves. Cost cutting followed by an outcry followed by a reactionary improvement in services, then cost cutting...etc. I actually booked on the BA A35K staff familiarisation flight 2 weeks ago although because they launched the long-haul flights early, I missed out. Another time maybe :)

@theresnormissing

4 жыл бұрын

@@PaulStewartAviation That may explain your 'random' Iberia Flight then! If I was in Europe I'd have booked on one of those flights between London and Madrid! #tragic.

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

@@theresnormissing haha yep that explains the IB flight :) It was fun getting onboard the A340-600 although the actual service was humorously terrible (stood on aerobridge for 30 mins and we left 90 mins late with no apology...etc although I wanted the video to be about the A340 rather than terrible IB service).

Hows the noise (wind, engine) in 6k?

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, it wasn't bad. The engine noise is always less in front of the wing because there's less turbulance from the thrust. Still, it's not as quiet as the A380.

Love your style, thanks for sharing another great vid, hope you didnt get cought in the HK mayhem. Be interesting how the A350 compares with the 787 on the Project Sunrise debate. Im leaning towards the Airbus. (giveaway)

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Philip. There are rumours that Boeing are delaying the 777 LR program due to them diverting all of their energy into the 737 MAX.

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Philip. There are rumours that Boeing are delaying the 777 LR program due to them diverting all of their energy into the 737 MAX.

I believe that volcano may be Mt Ruang, which may have erupted again in April 2024. Good thing you didnt get any hot atmospheric ash on the flight: puts a damper on things.

I am doing product a check on Qantas B787 AKL/SYD in Dec 19 in Premium Economy and Business SYD/AKL. It will be interesting to see what Qantas Premium Economy is like, in comparison to Air NZ Premium Economy on the Trans Tasman. As least you received a a proper Business meal lay out unlike the tray service I received in Qantas Business class SYD/AKL on their A330 in Aug 19 :(

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

Enjoy! I'm flying the 787 across to AKL in Feb although considered going in PE for another video although I need the status credits to get back to platinum so i'm going in business. *shakes head* haha

@chrismckellar9350

4 жыл бұрын

@@PaulStewartAviation - Are you going to travel from AKL/PPT in Business and Premium Economy PPT/AKL on Air Tahiti Nui B787 and Premium Economy and AKL/SYD in Qantas B787?. I manged to survive 1 day/2 nights in Papeete :) I do agree with you about Qantas International Business Lounge at SYD. Singapore Airlines will be operating their A350-900 SIN/MEL/WLG from 2 Nov 19. Will be doing a product test in Economy, Premium and Business WLG/MEL/WLG during Feb 20.

The volcano may be “Dukono” it is consistently going off in the eastern part of Indonesia. The ash plume only rises up to 8000-9000ft, at this stage anyway.

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

You may be right. I'm a little sketchy on my south east asian geography :)

I wish Qantas would hand out hot face washers before meals in business class instead of just one thin one at the end. Especially as other airlines do that in Economy. Enjoyed your video and humour :-)

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

I'm sure they used to hand out several wet towels , as do most airlines!

I hope your nuts were warm Paul ? The Volcano could be Mt Lokon OR Mt Empung as they are twins (almost) about just over 2 km's apart. Great vision though ! I agree with about the food or lack of a second meal. Cost cutting ? The Qantas CEO Alan Joyce only gets paid about $ 23 million a year as you would have read this week. Excellent review as always Paul but I am not sure I could do the 18 hour plus flight from Perth to London and vice versa in the Business class seat...certainly not in economy!! Looking forward to your next review as always !!

@PaulStewartAviation

4 жыл бұрын

I'm afraid the nuts were not warm. Yeah I continued on to London and even though I was in business class, I was thoroughly bored and uncomfortable. I'd struggle to do 20hrs in business class let alone economy! Having a layover, a nice walk around the airport and a shower is invaluable.