Great review and I totally agree with your frustration... Over the years I've done SCL - LHR (BA's longest flight, 15.5 hours) on their 787-9 almost a dozen times. The hard product is awful unless you get one of the few window seats with direct aisle access. What bothers me the most is the lack of storage, and how worn out and uncomfortable the seats are in bed mode. In September I'll be traveling via Paris with Air France in their A350, so it'll definitely feel like an upgrade!
@KentKiner-dt5rp6 күн бұрын
Best hotel hands down the Kaimana at diamond head great food best place to have a cocktail at sunset is the chart house in the harbor. If you do these two places. You're thank me!!
@AlaskaMileRun6 күн бұрын
@@KentKiner-dt5rp thank you for watching and suggestions! I’ll definitely have to try it out the next time I’m able to visit Hawaii! It sounds like a great way to enjoy the beautiful Hawaiian sunset!
@user-kb8yn3gr9z9 күн бұрын
Pls can I have email address
@realman6ft611 күн бұрын
Whilst the main does look disappointing if you can pre order your choice with American and you didn’t do that I don’t see how you’ve got any right to moan when you don’t get your preferred option.
@AlaskaMileRun6 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching and for providing feedback! I don’t disagree with you about me taking responsibility for not preordering my main as I did indicate in the video this was something I should have done. However, in my previous experience flying first class with Oneworld Airlines, I have never run into the problem of meals not being available. I think this is a terrible cost-cutting measured by American Airlines to a product they generally charge thousands of dollars per person per way. There are only 8 first class seats while business has 52 business. I think that running out of first meal selections for first class products shouldn’t be possible considering the significant up-charge. Also, not everyone who might purchase this seat normally flys American and would know that pre-ordering is required or there may be people who are not technologically savvy to navigate pre-ordering before the cutoff period. The second dining option being suspicious looking chicken didn’t help the experience. To be honest, this is a very privileged thing for me to complain about as it was an honor to fly this product. I am just trying to provide the most honest feedback to help people make flight choices as I know most people do not generally follow aviation products as closely as aviation enthusiasts. There’s an upcoming British airways first review which I think contrasts this experience well comparing how British Airways handles first class. I appreciate the comment and feedback!
@realman6ft66 күн бұрын
@@AlaskaMileRun I understand what you are saying however with 8 first class seats and 3 or 4 choices that’s 24 or 32 meals they need to have of which 8 will be used. Firstly there’s not the galley space for that, secondly that’s a lot of waste and thirdly this problem can be prevented by pre ordering which American do very well. I’ve always pre ordered, got my choice of meal and on each occasion I’ve even been asked if I wanted to switch.
@AlaskaMileRun5 күн бұрын
@@realman6ft6 I think that’s a fair point to make. However, British Airways and Qantas both have planes with 8-14 first class seats on board. On both airlines, I have never seen them run out of first meal options even on their A380 with larger cabin configurations of first class passengers. What I have seen is those airlines tend to allow the crew to enjoy first class meals that are left over instead of them being wasted. Therefore, I think very little first class food is actually wasted on those airlines since the crew were more than happy to enjoy the first class meal instead of what is being offered and other cabins. It’s cost cutting by American Airlines rather than them truly trying to be more sustainable since the other airlines have been able to manage the waste aspect without preordering. I still think it’s a valid point for you to raise and I appreciate your comment nonetheless! Thanks again for watching and stay tuned to see the completely opposite stance of how British Airways provides their First Class offering.
@realman6ft65 күн бұрын
@@AlaskaMileRun you’d be surprised on BA there’s only 2 or 3 items of one item loaded so up to 11 people will be disappointed. There’s not the galley space to cater for every passenger every course and contrary to belief cabin crew don’t eat First left overs. Food preference is given by status and then by commercial value score. . Can’t comment for Qantas,
@AlaskaMileRun5 күн бұрын
@@realman6ft6that’s good to know, thank you for the insight! Maybe I’ve just gotten lucky with my BA flights! Thanks again for watching!
@devonsanchez829212 күн бұрын
Awesome video mate, love Alaska Air's First Class product from the FA service, drinks, snacks, food and presentation on a stylish wood inspired tray and metal utensils! I don't like all the negative comments on what transpired w the Max9 door plug, had nothing to do with Alaska Air but what NTSB does best is find where things went wrong with Boeing which should results in the much needed changes for Boeing. I love Alaska Air and Hawaiian Air. I hate United, service is horrible to Hawaii. I wish Hawaiian Air does a stopover to Guam before heading to its Oceania destinations. I'd take Hawaiian Air in a heartbeat over sh*tty United when flying between Guam-HNL and over to the US Mainland.
@AlaskaMileRun6 күн бұрын
@@devonsanchez8292 thank you for your kind words and for watching! I definitely agree, I believe Alaska is definitely underrated in terms of first class offerings. I’m not a big fan of United either especially on their narrow body planes. The MAX plane situation has been a very sad chapter in Boeings history. Considering the number of planes they found with the unbolted door, it is a miracle no more accidents occurred or loss of life occurred with the MAX 9 like it occurred in the tragedies with the MAX 8 crashes. I know Alaska takes great pride with their maintenance and so I’m glad that they were able to at least work through that issue and land the plane safely. That is a great point to make about the Guam service. I believe United is currently the only US airline to serve Guam. Alaska can make a good faith effort in getting this deal approved by maybe launching a service from Honolulu to Guam to provide competition for that route. I have found Hawaiian and Alaska to have very similar service excellence and that seems to be a match made in heaven with their unique brand identities and culture. I’m so exited for this all of the great possibilities for two historic domestic airlines. More exciting reviews are on the way so please stay tuned for new reviews! Thanks again for your insight and comment!
@michellestevens245418 күн бұрын
The chicken leg was sad and embarrassing.
@AlaskaMileRun6 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching! I totally agree, and I was surprised it was on the first class menu!
@gankala819 күн бұрын
EXCELLENT VIDEO!
@AlaskaMileRun6 күн бұрын
@@gankala8 thank you for your kind words and for watching! More exciting reviews are on the way so please stay tuned for new reviews!
@gankala86 күн бұрын
@@AlaskaMileRun just flew the same route but never got the bedding of PJs.
@AlaskaMileRun5 күн бұрын
@@gankala8 oh wow that’s sad to hear since I was really impressed with their elevated offering for this ultra long haul flight. I’m hoping it was a one off with the hectic and busy travel season instead of a product shift for this route! Thanks again for watching and providing feedback!
@alireza_ullah19 күн бұрын
Great review. Keep making these videos
@AlaskaMileRun6 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching and for your kind comment! I’m excited for future videos coming to the channel so please stick around to see new reviews on the way!
@DeltaFish11Ай бұрын
I think this is the first time I have seen someone review this route since it moved from JFK to PHL. PHL is my home airport and I hope to use this route to connect to Asia one day. Thanks for the review
@AlaskaMileRun6 күн бұрын
@@DeltaFish11 thank you for your kind words and for watching! I was hoping to experience the JFK service when they had that routing to enjoy the lounge offerings, but I’m glad they kept the route even if they had to move it to PHL. More exciting reviews are on the way so please stay tuned for new reviews!
@DeltaFish115 күн бұрын
@@AlaskaMileRun Flagship lounge is coming to PHL in 2025 if you wanted to give that a try
@elvisjd710Ай бұрын
I will be on this flight also in business next week!
@AlaskaMileRunАй бұрын
Thank you for watching! I hope you have a great flight and the journey goes smoothly!
@elvisjd710Ай бұрын
@@AlaskaMileRun thanks! Leaving in 3 days! Can’t wait!!
@AlaskaMileRun6 күн бұрын
@@elvisjd710 hey sorry I didn’t see your reply! I’m curious, how was your experience? I’m hoping it went smoothly!
@williamalford42482 ай бұрын
That "chicken" looked like Central Park pigeon. 🤮
@AlaskaMileRun2 ай бұрын
Haha I’m dead 😂 Thank you for the laugh and for watching!
@american25292 ай бұрын
Great review. I loved your video.
@AlaskaMileRun2 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words and for watching!
@jimbohr2 ай бұрын
good idea not eating that chicken; you likely would have been very ill.
@AlaskaMileRun2 ай бұрын
Ya I agree! I was really surprised that meal was served at all. I couldn’t risk getting food poisoning on the 10 hour flight. Thank you for watching!
@glennsuss25652 ай бұрын
Flying them in June since seeing your review. Job well done.
@AlaskaMileRun2 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words and for watching the video! I hope you have a great trip and the flight goes smoothly!
@elvisjd7102 ай бұрын
When is your flight in June? Are you doing PHI-DOH? I’m on their flight on June 20th
@natiusdutch3 ай бұрын
What time if the year was this? Love how empty it is
@AlaskaMileRun2 ай бұрын
This was in mid March during their grand opening. I’m not sure if it was quiet due to it being the first day or if it was the low season since it was my first trip to the Seychelles. I liked the resort design so I think it would still be enjoyable if there were more guests at the property. Thank you for watching and safe travels!
@mohdkabir23083 ай бұрын
I will be flying American on this route on may . Thanks for the review
@AlaskaMileRun3 ай бұрын
I hope you have a great and enjoyable flight! Thank you for watching the review!
@noeapantoja3 ай бұрын
Great review! Thanks for sharing.
@AlaskaMileRun3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words and for watching the review! I am glad you enjoyed it!
@Money8OOST3 ай бұрын
Beautiful place!
@AlaskaMileRun3 ай бұрын
It really is a beautiful country and awesome property! Thank you for watching!
@jiangni22363 ай бұрын
I booked two of those deals too!
@AlaskaMileRun3 ай бұрын
That’s awesome! My only regret was not being able to fit more than one of those trips into my travels this year. What a great deal it was and I’m glad they honored it instead of canceling it. Did you add a stop over or any other cool routing to maximize the deal even further?
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Great review and I totally agree with your frustration... Over the years I've done SCL - LHR (BA's longest flight, 15.5 hours) on their 787-9 almost a dozen times. The hard product is awful unless you get one of the few window seats with direct aisle access. What bothers me the most is the lack of storage, and how worn out and uncomfortable the seats are in bed mode. In September I'll be traveling via Paris with Air France in their A350, so it'll definitely feel like an upgrade!
Best hotel hands down the Kaimana at diamond head great food best place to have a cocktail at sunset is the chart house in the harbor. If you do these two places. You're thank me!!
@@KentKiner-dt5rp thank you for watching and suggestions! I’ll definitely have to try it out the next time I’m able to visit Hawaii! It sounds like a great way to enjoy the beautiful Hawaiian sunset!
Pls can I have email address
Whilst the main does look disappointing if you can pre order your choice with American and you didn’t do that I don’t see how you’ve got any right to moan when you don’t get your preferred option.
Thank you for watching and for providing feedback! I don’t disagree with you about me taking responsibility for not preordering my main as I did indicate in the video this was something I should have done. However, in my previous experience flying first class with Oneworld Airlines, I have never run into the problem of meals not being available. I think this is a terrible cost-cutting measured by American Airlines to a product they generally charge thousands of dollars per person per way. There are only 8 first class seats while business has 52 business. I think that running out of first meal selections for first class products shouldn’t be possible considering the significant up-charge. Also, not everyone who might purchase this seat normally flys American and would know that pre-ordering is required or there may be people who are not technologically savvy to navigate pre-ordering before the cutoff period. The second dining option being suspicious looking chicken didn’t help the experience. To be honest, this is a very privileged thing for me to complain about as it was an honor to fly this product. I am just trying to provide the most honest feedback to help people make flight choices as I know most people do not generally follow aviation products as closely as aviation enthusiasts. There’s an upcoming British airways first review which I think contrasts this experience well comparing how British Airways handles first class. I appreciate the comment and feedback!
@@AlaskaMileRun I understand what you are saying however with 8 first class seats and 3 or 4 choices that’s 24 or 32 meals they need to have of which 8 will be used. Firstly there’s not the galley space for that, secondly that’s a lot of waste and thirdly this problem can be prevented by pre ordering which American do very well. I’ve always pre ordered, got my choice of meal and on each occasion I’ve even been asked if I wanted to switch.
@@realman6ft6 I think that’s a fair point to make. However, British Airways and Qantas both have planes with 8-14 first class seats on board. On both airlines, I have never seen them run out of first meal options even on their A380 with larger cabin configurations of first class passengers. What I have seen is those airlines tend to allow the crew to enjoy first class meals that are left over instead of them being wasted. Therefore, I think very little first class food is actually wasted on those airlines since the crew were more than happy to enjoy the first class meal instead of what is being offered and other cabins. It’s cost cutting by American Airlines rather than them truly trying to be more sustainable since the other airlines have been able to manage the waste aspect without preordering. I still think it’s a valid point for you to raise and I appreciate your comment nonetheless! Thanks again for watching and stay tuned to see the completely opposite stance of how British Airways provides their First Class offering.
@@AlaskaMileRun you’d be surprised on BA there’s only 2 or 3 items of one item loaded so up to 11 people will be disappointed. There’s not the galley space to cater for every passenger every course and contrary to belief cabin crew don’t eat First left overs. Food preference is given by status and then by commercial value score. . Can’t comment for Qantas,
@@realman6ft6that’s good to know, thank you for the insight! Maybe I’ve just gotten lucky with my BA flights! Thanks again for watching!
Awesome video mate, love Alaska Air's First Class product from the FA service, drinks, snacks, food and presentation on a stylish wood inspired tray and metal utensils! I don't like all the negative comments on what transpired w the Max9 door plug, had nothing to do with Alaska Air but what NTSB does best is find where things went wrong with Boeing which should results in the much needed changes for Boeing. I love Alaska Air and Hawaiian Air. I hate United, service is horrible to Hawaii. I wish Hawaiian Air does a stopover to Guam before heading to its Oceania destinations. I'd take Hawaiian Air in a heartbeat over sh*tty United when flying between Guam-HNL and over to the US Mainland.
@@devonsanchez8292 thank you for your kind words and for watching! I definitely agree, I believe Alaska is definitely underrated in terms of first class offerings. I’m not a big fan of United either especially on their narrow body planes. The MAX plane situation has been a very sad chapter in Boeings history. Considering the number of planes they found with the unbolted door, it is a miracle no more accidents occurred or loss of life occurred with the MAX 9 like it occurred in the tragedies with the MAX 8 crashes. I know Alaska takes great pride with their maintenance and so I’m glad that they were able to at least work through that issue and land the plane safely. That is a great point to make about the Guam service. I believe United is currently the only US airline to serve Guam. Alaska can make a good faith effort in getting this deal approved by maybe launching a service from Honolulu to Guam to provide competition for that route. I have found Hawaiian and Alaska to have very similar service excellence and that seems to be a match made in heaven with their unique brand identities and culture. I’m so exited for this all of the great possibilities for two historic domestic airlines. More exciting reviews are on the way so please stay tuned for new reviews! Thanks again for your insight and comment!
The chicken leg was sad and embarrassing.
Thank you for watching! I totally agree, and I was surprised it was on the first class menu!
EXCELLENT VIDEO!
@@gankala8 thank you for your kind words and for watching! More exciting reviews are on the way so please stay tuned for new reviews!
@@AlaskaMileRun just flew the same route but never got the bedding of PJs.
@@gankala8 oh wow that’s sad to hear since I was really impressed with their elevated offering for this ultra long haul flight. I’m hoping it was a one off with the hectic and busy travel season instead of a product shift for this route! Thanks again for watching and providing feedback!
Great review. Keep making these videos
Thank you for watching and for your kind comment! I’m excited for future videos coming to the channel so please stick around to see new reviews on the way!
I think this is the first time I have seen someone review this route since it moved from JFK to PHL. PHL is my home airport and I hope to use this route to connect to Asia one day. Thanks for the review
@@DeltaFish11 thank you for your kind words and for watching! I was hoping to experience the JFK service when they had that routing to enjoy the lounge offerings, but I’m glad they kept the route even if they had to move it to PHL. More exciting reviews are on the way so please stay tuned for new reviews!
@@AlaskaMileRun Flagship lounge is coming to PHL in 2025 if you wanted to give that a try
I will be on this flight also in business next week!
Thank you for watching! I hope you have a great flight and the journey goes smoothly!
@@AlaskaMileRun thanks! Leaving in 3 days! Can’t wait!!
@@elvisjd710 hey sorry I didn’t see your reply! I’m curious, how was your experience? I’m hoping it went smoothly!
That "chicken" looked like Central Park pigeon. 🤮
Haha I’m dead 😂 Thank you for the laugh and for watching!
Great review. I loved your video.
Thank you for your kind words and for watching!
good idea not eating that chicken; you likely would have been very ill.
Ya I agree! I was really surprised that meal was served at all. I couldn’t risk getting food poisoning on the 10 hour flight. Thank you for watching!
Flying them in June since seeing your review. Job well done.
Thank you for your kind words and for watching the video! I hope you have a great trip and the flight goes smoothly!
When is your flight in June? Are you doing PHI-DOH? I’m on their flight on June 20th
What time if the year was this? Love how empty it is
This was in mid March during their grand opening. I’m not sure if it was quiet due to it being the first day or if it was the low season since it was my first trip to the Seychelles. I liked the resort design so I think it would still be enjoyable if there were more guests at the property. Thank you for watching and safe travels!
I will be flying American on this route on may . Thanks for the review
I hope you have a great and enjoyable flight! Thank you for watching the review!
Great review! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for your kind words and for watching the review! I am glad you enjoyed it!
Beautiful place!
It really is a beautiful country and awesome property! Thank you for watching!
I booked two of those deals too!
That’s awesome! My only regret was not being able to fit more than one of those trips into my travels this year. What a great deal it was and I’m glad they honored it instead of canceling it. Did you add a stop over or any other cool routing to maximize the deal even further?