Love it Jeb! I’ve seen this video many times now and I just go back and keep watching it as the Korean Air 777-300ER is beautiful in that livery & even the cabin is okay. I also wish I could someday fly this fabulous airplane and Korean Air from Guam 🇬🇺 😊 Cheers 🥂 my friend Also at 3:56 that is a STUNNING PHOTO of the GE90-115B on that KAL 777-300ER at SUNSET over the Pacific Ocean I love it! 😍 Still one of THE BEST PHOTOS I’ve ever seen in my life or on your instagram. 😮
Wow! Seoul, Korea. Beautiful, Jeb. Sorry the plane flight was crummy. 2-3-2 in Business? That's unacceptable! I'd feel horrible for the person stuck in the middle! I thought you'd like to know, I am home from the hospital now. I’m being allowed to do my cardio rehab on an outpatient basis. Several of my doctors flipped out when they learned I'd had a heart attack. They tend to be very protective of me. Its going to be a long recovery but I’m still here! I look forward to your videos They keep me smiling!
@@PortugalHolidayVillas thank you so very much! I plan on doing that. My fondest hope is that I run into Jeb and can tell him thanks for keeping my spirits up!
Welcome to Seoul! I’m a Seoulite, a university student currently serving on mandatory military service at Camp Humphreys as a KATUSA (Korean Augmentation To the US Army). I hope u enjoyed the visit! 🔥🔥🔥
I am a relatively new subscriber, and I’m all caught up on your videos now! I love your content. Like others, I really enjoy the scenes from Seoul. Would be nice if you did something similar at other destinations when you get the chance.
I absolutely love Guam and I agree, the lounge that was formerly Continental's is a lot better. I like the addition at the end but you could possibly add some from the origin as well.
TBF to Korean you were flying on a regional product (intra-Asia) from a secondary non hub airport. I assume Guam is more a leisure destination as well. So the equipment will reflect this.
I just flew Korean from Kuala Lumpur - Inchon- Ulanbataar and back. The 777ER was the same as yours. I had the steak and it was good but not great. The seat ok the IFE lousy and the service excellent. On their A330 to Mongolia very nice I was surprised for just a 3 hour flight. But all in all I was quite happy from KUL to Inchon.
The planes that Korean Airlines when it comes to their regional planes like their A330 and 777-200 look and feel very old. They seem to focus more on having their international flights have a nice feel and look to them more than their regional flight.
Hi Mr Brooks. I really like this video!! Really informative. May ask with your future videos if you critique Caribbean airlines' transatlantic trip to Trinidad in business Class along with Virgin Atlantic's first class flight to Montego Bay or Air Caraibes from Guadeloupe to France🤔🤔🤔😁😁
I think lounge score should only be used if the airline itself are operating the lounge whether solely or jointly with a partner airline. I’m also guessing this was your flight into Seoul to take the first class flight to ATL
That Korean air layout is similar to Saudi Arabian airlines triple seven. They have recently updated their business class seats but still offer their old seats on most airlines. I used to live in Saudi Arabia and all the flight attendants were so nice and offered a amenity kit on every flight even got pajamas that I still have to this day. That Korean air layout is nice but I prefer a more modern new layout I feel most airlines back then had almost the same business class seats and it kinda got it little crowded when putting the blankets all over the floor.
Another great review - candid - well constructed - fair and balanced. Frankly given that for example 12 years ago my friend’s Korean wife showed off her Korean version of a ‘Bimby’ robotic chef and explained some places in the city already had 1000mbps internet speeds - I was expecting the biz cabin to be more in line with say China Airlines - what a shock to see what you presented 🤦♂️ I just booked Biz from Rome to AKL via Beijing on Air China’s Dreamliners (all the way through) and it’s 2-2-2 in biz - BUT here’s the rub - it cost £1700 return - at that price one can discuss trade offs for a 1-2-1 cabin 😎🤪🤣
I know you've been stressing/ worrying/ considering a million times on whether you do the travel part or not but thumbs up buddy. It's always nice to see a bit of where you arrive when you get off the plane. The 'Jeb Score' would've been brilliant if applied. "I found the 'lounge' in the Palace to be very well appointed with great views but when I asked for a glass of champagne and a light snack the staff did give me a strange look so I can only give them 4 stars." "The seat. Well I found the literal throne to be amazing to look at but was disappointed it had no fully flat function, 3 stars" "Entertainment. Colorful, vibrant, but when I tried to plug my Bose QC20's into the drummers drum they didnt fit, 3 stars" "Varied, of a good quality, I would've preferred some more western options but it tasted amazing so 4 stars" "Service well the Korean people were friendly and always happy to help even when I was looking for a restaurant to eat at 5 stars" "So Korea gets a more than decent 19 Stars." Not gonna lie I just made that up on the fly in about a minute but i'm confident it fits and of course it uses my own, somewhat dry sense of humor i'll admit.
Jeb's score is 15/25 = 60%. Here is my MODIFIED JEB SCORE (where lounges are not rated when a carrier operates from an outstation where they do not operated their own lounge are are at the whim of the ground handling company operating the lounge): 13/20 = 65%.
With Guam being a leisure destination, it's considered a "poor man's Hawaii" for the Korea and Japan markets. The competition on the route are multiple Korean LCCs.
I can’t even imagine having to try to hop over my seat neighbor if I had to go to the bathroom in that seating format. At least it wasn’t long-haul Jeb! Footage at the end is very nice. Great review!❤️👍✈️
UA has a small (more like focus city) hub in Guam with a 737 base for Japan/Island Hoppe/Philippines. The 777s are used to Honolulu and seasonal use on the Tokyo flights.
Thanks for another Korean Air review. I was a little surprised about this one getting a lot lower score. I would certainly agree about the lounge and Guam being a Star Alliance hub. Wow that place looks very dated and in desperate need of a renovation. You can’t go wrong with a bibimbap on the flight. I liked the scenes of Gyeongbok Palace at the end. When are you coming back?
Shame about the lounge...unlike Korean Air!! Welcome back Jeb. Older aircraft obviously on this flight and 2 x 3 x 2 very outdated. As you pointed out on the Jeb Score Korean can excel on some routes !! Any way you arrived in one piece...reasonably refreshed ...could you get a glass of wine or champagne on this leg ?? Nothing like a Gin and Tonic though !! Well done mate and looking forward to your next flight or travel video !! And they do love a drum in South Korea !!
Really nice review, I've tried the prestige sleeper and the prestige suites in July from singapore to seoul and on to kansai, ultimately I'd agree on the score for food (had bibimbap too and it was good) and service (the cabin crew are the best and treat you really well) that you give but maybe not the IFE since it was super dated with the latest hollywood blockbuster to be captain marvel and aquaman. Hope that you are able to try the prestige suites though, they are really private with aisle access :)
Jeb, I’d really like to hear about the flight crew. How were their PA announcements, did they talk about the route, point out anything interesting along the way and did they say anything about turbulence if any was encountered. Just for fun only, maybe rate their landings, maybe using a scale from, are we on the ground yet, to I need to see my dentist. Thanks.
Until you fly in a Business Class with a 1-2-1 configuration, you simply can’t be completely satisfied. I flew on PAL and Asiana’s A350-900 I’d give both of those a 5/5 and Korean a 3/5. Korean is $400 cheaper from JFK to ICN to MNL than Asiana, but $1000 less than PAL’s JFK to Manila nonstop.
My experience with third party lounges is mostly poor. Not at all surprised that you found the one in Guam was a big disappointment. By the way, did you catch the "yin-yang" detail in the armrest cup holders?
I always enjoy your reviews Jeb but I fail to understand why you make your viewers click on a link for the menus when you can simply take a minute or two to share the menu. Seems like an inconvenience to me. Enjoyed the added bonus at the end 👍🏻
I think Asian passengers to Guam are middle to lower middle class families who struggle to pay premium class fares, unlike those to Hawaii. It’s understandable for KE to have very mediocre business class product for Guam market.
As a Korean myself who use the airline a bit Korean Air's Business class is mediocre at best. First class also seems meh unless you travel in the 747-8i which have fully enclosed suites. I think the seat issues will be addressed over the next few years as the alirline gets new planes and upgrades existing ones (same goes for the absence of wifi). As for food though, this is actually an area that they have been lagging behind and probably will for years to come, as I haven't noticed any change whatsoever for well over a decade. Quality varies from flight to flight, but qunatity is universally lacking imo. Where Korean Air actually shines the most is in economy class. They have generous pitch, and still deploys 9-abreast seating on their 777s (3-3-3). Crew quality is top notch as well. In general, Korean customers and companies care about usefulness and friendliness of customer service far more than the average people from other countries, and that is reflected in flights as well. Truth is, Korean Air customers are mostly Koreans, and they tend to stick to Korean carriers, so they don't really have a chance to see and compare what other airlines have to offer amd give feedback.
I can inform you that after 55 prem J and F flights they would use this older non/soon to be reconfigured aircraft on more leisure routes and they DO NOt upgrade to F from J under any circumstances and one of the few airlines in the world to keep this policy.
I can’t believe this, they charge more than other airlines I’ve been on for business class and these tiny seats are what they offer? I’m flying in three days, feel like I got scammed.
Korean Air is my favorite airline, Usually I try to use Prestige class if available.......Food is great , service excellent , I think English skills of F/A are good , never had problem .Bathrooms are sparkling clean..I don't like a new lounge in Seoul, remains me school cafeteria......Other than that Fly Korean
I really like the scenes from Korea at the end of the video! It's great to see more content from the places you visit.
same here
Me too. No need for the channel to become a travel/destination vlog, but a bit of local colour really rounds out the flight review.
When you see a new jeb brooks video chances are you click on it fast!
I think a 2-2-2 is ok for medium flights like this one, but I can’t even imagine being in that middle seat
What about United Airlines and their 2-4-2 first class on the 777-200
True I’m about to upload a video on the 777-200 for United
It didn’t really matter on this flight since it looked lightly booked
2 - 3 - 2 you mean.
Love it Jeb! I’ve seen this video many times now and I just go back and keep watching it as the Korean Air 777-300ER is beautiful in that livery & even the cabin is okay. I also wish I could someday fly this fabulous airplane and Korean Air from Guam 🇬🇺 😊
Cheers 🥂 my friend
Also at 3:56 that is a STUNNING PHOTO of the GE90-115B on that KAL 777-300ER at SUNSET over the Pacific Ocean I love it! 😍 Still one of THE BEST PHOTOS I’ve ever seen in my life or on your instagram. 😮
Love your videos
Always have notifications on
I honestly am very picky with who I subscribe to, but having watched you for a while, I could not help subscribing. Keep up the good work!
Seoul is an awesome city, I have to go again some day!
Love the end of the video scenes! And of course everything else too!
Wow! Seoul, Korea. Beautiful, Jeb. Sorry the plane flight was crummy. 2-3-2 in Business? That's unacceptable! I'd feel horrible for the person stuck in the middle!
I thought you'd like to know, I am home from the hospital now. I’m being allowed to do my cardio rehab on an outpatient basis. Several of my doctors flipped out when they learned I'd had a heart attack. They tend to be very protective of me. Its going to be a long recovery but I’m still here! I look forward to your videos They keep me smiling!
Wishing you a continued steady recovery to full health and review of your own of your first flight after your poor health 💪🏼👍
@@PortugalHolidayVillas thank you so very much! I plan on doing that. My fondest hope is that I run into Jeb and can tell him thanks for keeping my spirits up!
Great Job Jeb!
I don’t know why, but I find the JebScore funny and entertaining (which is a great thing 😀). Great video as always.
Love the new thumbnails Jeb! It's so great how your RUclips channel is doing so well!
Welcome to Seoul! I’m a Seoulite, a university student currently serving on mandatory military service at Camp Humphreys as a KATUSA (Korean Augmentation To the US Army).
I hope u enjoyed the visit! 🔥🔥🔥
I’m here because I was chilling outside today and a Korean Air 777 passed by my house SUPER LOW! I went to live flight radar and it was at 2,500 feet!
For whatever reason, you have the most eclectic followers … all over the shop! Good luck!
Hey, Jeb! You gonna try American’s first class suite at all?
I believe in the JebBrookeRating - the Skytrax one I think that the airlines can buy their rating.
Thank you for sharing another great video with us.
Love your videos Jeb! Give us more!
As always, a fantastic video. Love it!
You are such a professional narrator!
Great video, Jeb. Your content is always fantastic! 😊👍
Hi Jeb, the lounge needs work along with the soft product, looks old. Enjoyed some scenery at the end. Please do that again.
Loved the footage at the end, would love to see that sort of thing in more of your videos!
Please please please ride CATHAY Pacific Business or First Class Long Haul...
I know you like Skyteam but please give it a try
Love your videos! 😍😍😍😍😍😍
I am a relatively new subscriber, and I’m all caught up on your videos now! I love your content.
Like others, I really enjoy the scenes from Seoul. Would be nice if you did something similar at other destinations when you get the chance.
jeb!!! 😻😻😻
I love the new thumbnail!!!
I agree, that middle seat should not be there!
Great vlog Jeb
Can we decide that Jeb's fans are called 'JEB Setters' instead of jet setters? 🤣
@JebBrooks loved the bonus footage at the end of the video
Jeb score love it love ❤️
I clicked my notification so freaking fast!
Great video, you should try CLT to Washington it's only a 20$ one way flight
No way I was on your flight! Should have said hi... Love the videos😭
I absolutely love Guam and I agree, the lounge that was formerly Continental's is a lot better. I like the addition at the end but you could possibly add some from the origin as well.
TBF to Korean you were flying on a regional product (intra-Asia) from a secondary non hub airport. I assume Guam is more a leisure destination as well. So the equipment will reflect this.
I just flew Korean from Kuala Lumpur - Inchon- Ulanbataar and back. The 777ER was the same as yours. I had the steak and it was good but not great. The seat ok the IFE lousy and the service excellent. On their A330 to Mongolia very nice I was surprised for just a 3 hour flight. But all in all I was quite happy from KUL to Inchon.
What apps do u use to track the weather for the trips ?
Did I see that right at 0:40? A United 739ER in Guam?
The planes that Korean Airlines when it comes to their regional planes like their A330 and 777-200 look and feel very old. They seem to focus more on having their international flights have a nice feel and look to them more than their regional flight.
I had the pleasure of A380 business class from ICN to JFK. Best 14 hours of my travel life.
Why is it surprising? Korean air is one of the best airlines, best and consistent service.
I recently took the KA 777, and had the same seat as you, it was however strange the seat next to me was reserved for a flight attendants rest break
Another video! Would you ever do a trip report on (Aeroflot) I just had a good experience on there 777-300!
Hi Mr Brooks. I really like this video!! Really informative. May ask with your future videos if you critique Caribbean airlines' transatlantic trip to Trinidad in business Class along with Virgin Atlantic's first class flight to Montego Bay or Air Caraibes from Guadeloupe to France🤔🤔🤔😁😁
I think lounge score should only be used if the airline itself are operating the lounge whether solely or jointly with a partner airline. I’m also guessing this was your flight into Seoul to take the first class flight to ATL
I went to that marching show in Seoul 10 months ago!
That Korean air layout is similar to Saudi Arabian airlines triple seven. They have recently updated their business class seats but still offer their old seats on most airlines. I used to live in Saudi Arabia and all the flight attendants were so nice and offered a amenity kit on every flight even got pajamas that I still have to this day. That Korean air layout is nice but I prefer a more modern new layout I feel most airlines back then had almost the same business class seats and it kinda got it little crowded when putting the blankets all over the floor.
Who was subscribed when Jeb was at 15k subs?
TRUE TRUE
LOL, I was in that Guam Lounge in Dec, and yes, it sucked. We went to the United Lounge as well.
Looks like an average service Jeb.Great video
Another great review - candid - well constructed - fair and balanced. Frankly given that for example 12 years ago my friend’s Korean wife showed off her Korean version of a ‘Bimby’ robotic chef and explained some places in the city already had 1000mbps internet speeds - I was expecting the biz cabin to be more in line with say China Airlines - what a shock to see what you presented 🤦♂️
I just booked Biz from Rome to AKL via Beijing on Air China’s Dreamliners (all the way through) and it’s 2-2-2 in biz - BUT here’s the rub - it cost £1700 return - at that price one can discuss trade offs for a 1-2-1 cabin 😎🤪🤣
I know you've been stressing/ worrying/ considering a million times on whether you do the travel part or not but thumbs up buddy. It's always nice to see a bit of where you arrive when you get off the plane.
The 'Jeb Score' would've been brilliant if applied.
"I found the 'lounge' in the Palace to be very well appointed with great views but when I asked for a glass of champagne and a light snack the staff did give me a strange look so I can only give them 4 stars."
"The seat. Well I found the literal throne to be amazing to look at but was disappointed it had no fully flat function, 3 stars"
"Entertainment. Colorful, vibrant, but when I tried to plug my Bose QC20's into the drummers drum they didnt fit, 3 stars"
"Varied, of a good quality, I would've preferred some more western options but it tasted amazing so 4 stars"
"Service well the Korean people were friendly and always happy to help even when I was looking for a restaurant to eat at 5 stars"
"So Korea gets a more than decent 19 Stars."
Not gonna lie I just made that up on the fly in about a minute but i'm confident it fits and of course it uses my own, somewhat dry sense of humor i'll admit.
Jeb, you should try Jet Blue again. I'm really interested in that content.
You should do a review on the Prestige suites! I liked it better then the Prestige sleepers. Better then SIA's or Asiana's newer business class!
do a upperclass flight on the virgin a350 please
You also get that bibimbap in economy and it’s basically the same. You can get it on Asiana as well
Hello JEBSETTERS
How do you have a cocktail (or 5) if there's nobody behind the bar?
Jeb's score is 15/25 = 60%. Here is my MODIFIED JEB SCORE (where lounges are not rated when a carrier operates from an outstation where they do not operated their own lounge are are at the whim of the ground handling company operating the lounge): 13/20 = 65%.
With Guam being a leisure destination, it's considered a "poor man's Hawaii" for the Korea and Japan markets. The competition on the route are multiple Korean LCCs.
I can’t even imagine having to try to hop over my seat neighbor if I had to go to the bathroom in that seating format. At least it wasn’t long-haul Jeb!
Footage at the end is very nice. Great review!❤️👍✈️
Try economy and we'll talk about awkward.
Will you every fly Southwest?
Why was there a United in gwam
X-Plane Flyers Kj It’s probably the island hopper service from HNL.
Considering that the American flagged carrier in Guam used to be Continental (Micronesia)......
The island hopper flight.
UA has a small (more like focus city) hub in Guam with a 737 base for Japan/Island Hoppe/Philippines. The 777s are used to Honolulu and seasonal use on the Tokyo flights.
Thanks for another Korean Air review. I was a little surprised about this one getting a lot lower score. I would certainly agree about the lounge and Guam being a Star Alliance hub. Wow that place looks very dated and in desperate need of a renovation. You can’t go wrong with a bibimbap on the flight. I liked the scenes of Gyeongbok Palace at the end. When are you coming back?
Can u fly Eva air soon
Shame about the lounge...unlike Korean Air!! Welcome back Jeb. Older aircraft obviously on this flight and 2 x 3 x 2 very outdated. As you pointed out on the Jeb Score Korean can excel on some routes !! Any way you arrived in one piece...reasonably refreshed ...could you get a glass of wine or champagne on this leg ?? Nothing like a Gin and Tonic though !! Well done mate and looking forward to your next flight or travel video !! And they do love a drum in South Korea !!
Aaaaah yes!
Did you do the Island Hopper to get the GUM or did you fly the direct flight? Sorry for commenting at 2am.
Love ur vids
Was that a United 737 I saw at 0:44?
Yeah, its from United "Island Hopper" from Hawaii.
@@adriendiaz739 that's what I thought but I couldn't remember if it was Guam it went to. Thanks buddy.
@@coreywalker3850 any time
United also flies a 737 from NRT to GUM
Your video Rock!
what date is the trip?
cus i saw there 73 max
Real shame no interaction with your subscribers as it’s a good channel
So basically Jeb Brooks is the Doug DeMuro of reviewing flights since he has a JebScore and Doug has a DougScore to review cars.
Why don't they standardize the whole 777 fleet with the prestige / apex suite?
Seoul to Atlanta on a 747-8 Atlanta to Honolulu on a 767-400 and guam to Seoul on a 777-300ER
hey jeb !!!
Jfk-bom? Delta?
Really nice review, I've tried the prestige sleeper and the prestige suites in July from singapore to seoul and on to kansai, ultimately I'd agree on the score for food (had bibimbap too and it was good) and service (the cabin crew are the best and treat you really well) that you give but maybe not the IFE since it was super dated with the latest hollywood blockbuster to be captain marvel and aquaman. Hope that you are able to try the prestige suites though, they are really private with aisle access :)
Jeb, I’d really like to hear about the flight crew. How were their PA announcements, did they talk about the route, point out anything interesting along the way and did they say anything about turbulence if any was encountered. Just for fun only, maybe rate their landings, maybe using a scale from, are we on the ground yet, to I need to see my dentist. Thanks.
He said they didn't speak English, and I doubt they'd say anything about the ocean being flown over which is basically all it is
I was talking about his future reports, not this one.
BTW I’m pretty sure the flight crew speaks English. In fact I guarantee they do.
@@flyerdon3116 you used past tense so next time maybe use proper English!
@@flyerdon3116 you obviously didn't listen to Jeb who quite clearly said they didn't!
This is an excellent premium economy cabin.
Jeb, aren't the people in Guam Westerners?
Until you fly in a Business Class with a 1-2-1 configuration, you simply can’t be completely satisfied.
I flew on PAL and Asiana’s A350-900
I’d give both of those a 5/5 and Korean a 3/5.
Korean is $400 cheaper from JFK to ICN to MNL than Asiana, but $1000 less than PAL’s JFK to Manila nonstop.
Try Asiana next!
Why do you get on so many flights?
My experience with third party lounges is mostly poor. Not at all surprised that you found the one in Guam was a big disappointment. By the way, did you catch the "yin-yang" detail in the armrest cup holders?
Need to do a eve air
I always enjoy your reviews Jeb but I fail to understand why you make your viewers click on a link for the menus when you can simply take a minute or two to share the menu. Seems like an inconvenience to me. Enjoyed the added bonus at the end 👍🏻
I think Asian passengers to Guam are middle to lower middle class families who struggle to pay premium class fares, unlike those to Hawaii. It’s understandable for KE to have very mediocre business class product for Guam market.
It's considered the poor man's Hawaii for the Japan/Korea market. The route is dominated by the Korean LCCs.
why is there still 737 max
This was unusually short for a video, but I can see why.
Guam is so beautiful
Jeff, I'm Really Want You To Make Vlog About QF Flight From Syd To Jfk Or Jfk to Syd 🤩🤩🤩
As a Korean myself who use the airline a bit Korean Air's Business class is mediocre at best. First class also seems meh unless you travel in the 747-8i which have fully enclosed suites.
I think the seat issues will be addressed over the next few years as the alirline gets new planes and upgrades existing ones (same goes for the absence of wifi).
As for food though, this is actually an area that they have been lagging behind and probably will for years to come, as I haven't noticed any change whatsoever for well over a decade. Quality varies from flight to flight, but qunatity is universally lacking imo.
Where Korean Air actually shines the most is in economy class. They have generous pitch, and still deploys 9-abreast seating on their 777s (3-3-3). Crew quality is top notch as well.
In general, Korean customers and companies care about usefulness and friendliness of customer service far more than the average people from other countries, and that is reflected in flights as well.
Truth is, Korean Air customers are mostly Koreans, and they tend to stick to Korean carriers, so they don't really have a chance to see and compare what other airlines have to offer amd give feedback.
I can inform you that after 55 prem J and F flights they would use this older non/soon to be reconfigured aircraft on more leisure routes and they DO NOt upgrade to F from J under any circumstances and one of the few airlines in the world to keep this policy.
A 737 United and Air China in the same airport... help...
United uses the 737 for flights to Japan and only four hours. Shorter than a US domestic cross country flight so it makes sense
Jeb you're great and that's all I have to say. Have a good day jetsetters!
I can’t believe this, they charge more than other airlines I’ve been on for business class and these tiny seats are what they offer? I’m flying in three days, feel like I got scammed.
Korean Air is my favorite airline, Usually I try to use Prestige class if available.......Food is great , service excellent , I think English skills of F/A are good , never had problem .Bathrooms are sparkling clean..I don't like a new lounge in Seoul, remains me school cafeteria......Other than that Fly Korean