We Paid $270 for Air France Business Class | TAHITI to LAX
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Today, while Kara and Nate fly from Tahiti to Los Angeles in Air France business class they'll rank every aspect of this $5,000 flight giving it a final rating out of 100 possible points. And of course since this is Daily Drop, at the end of the video we'll breakdown exactly how to book Air France flights just like this one using miles and points. And the good news is that booking Air France flights using points is incredibly simple. So join us on this journey from Tahiti to Los Angeles in Air France business class.
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You do need the chase reserve card to get reimbursed for global entry fee. In the video he says chase preferred. Just FYI
For your rating system you should rate each flight.... then separately rate the airline based on all the flights you have taken from that airline. If that makes any sense. May take some time to get an airline rating since you would need multiple ratings and then average them but I feel like depending on the plane the airports etc.... the "flight" can be so different. Thanks for all your videos. They make me smile!
This. This is exactly what is needed
I like seeing you both be critical and comparative since you've flown so much. It's useful to those of us who haven't flown as much. A video feels also a lot more real when everything is not described as either the BEST EVER or not described at all.
I really like the rating system!! because even if it's flawed like you said, it's a fun way to discuss all of the aspects of the flights and compare them. I think it's great! I love it!!
As someone who has never flown internationally, your reviews and things to watch and ask for helps me for when I actually get to travel internationally one day!
Thank you for giving your ratings for the flights/ airlines. I def appreciate this!
This is your true rating of this flight with Air France! I’m sure you’ll take more flights with this air line where it may be newer, so I believe this is an accurate rating of this particular flight!! ❤️❤️ love you guys!
It’s helpful to remind people that you have to apply and have a conditional approval before you do Global Entry on arrival. But once you have that, it’s super easy and a great travel hack!
Thanks for this. It's exactly what I came to the comments looking for.
I love the comparisons, it helps me when trying to decide between certain travel options especially if you plan on spending large amounts of points (although I agree that any business class is better than economy!).
Also I just did my interview upon arrival yesterday and it was super easy; took about 5 min to get through. There were other people ahead of me getting it for the first time and they took more like 15 min. They just asked me what I do for a living, where I was flying in from, took my photo and finger prints, and I was done! By the time I walked though, my luggage had just reached the carousel. Highly recommend!
Glad this was an easy travel day for ya’ll. Following you the last few days on Instagram is showing a way different experience. Glad you finally got some breakfast at the Hilton!
The honest review is much appreciated!!! ❤❤❤
I just flew BOS to CDG in business class, and it was great. The small touches like espresso on demand, super soft eye shades, made all the difference
I very much appreciate you sharing your thoughts on the quality and the service. As someone who plans to travel business and/or first class in the near future, I'm taking notes. I only take 2-4 trips per year so maximizing these experiences is important to me. Thanks and please continue.
I love any Kara and Nate content too! The rating system is great and I enjoy the travel days/hacks ❤
For your next Air France flight you guys should try out their La Premiere first class...I'm so curious how it compares to other First Class experiences you've had like Emirates and Etihad!
Kara and Nate are way too nice for a rating system 😂
I said the same thing. If I pay that much and my chair is broken, its getting like a 2 🤣
Ehhh she based part of a rating on the amenity bag not being cute though...
@@coasterkittythemeparknot really. They subtracted points for not having slippers/socks or chapstick, but she just mentioned it wasnt cute and didnt subtract for that
Taped on sink tap for an 8 😂 they are so kind
Took that flight in Business and the plane is a bit dated...but loved the 1-2-1 configuration where every seat is an aisle. My crew was amazing and the food was really great!
Love the reviews keep it going thank you❤
Thank you peace and happiness on your travels 😊😊😊❤❤❤❤
Love the content as usual! The business class seats looked very comfy!
Air France has become my favorite to fly*! The asterisk is because I was able to get round trip La Premiere from SAN (San Diego) to OTP (Bucharest, RO) and back for the price of their business class. The ground service was amazing (luxury car transports on the tarmac to your la premiere lounge, gate and hotel and back if you're staying close to the airport). The food and champagne IMO was over the top (which may be because I've never had fuagra and caviar); there was probably too much food and champagne if there's such a thing. I will, however have to fly another carrier soon as I still have yet to fly on a 747 or an A380 (or A350 for that matter).
Also, I got the companion pass by signing up for the Southwest RR card at your rec and you were so right. Most money I have ever saved with a hack. Thank you!
I love your rating of airlines/air travel. For me it’s super helpful. THANK YOU!!!!
So happy you enjoyed this format! Thanks for watching ✈️
I will never understand how air miles/points works BUT will happily try and listen to Nate explain it anyway.😊
Have just flown Air France from London via Paris to Johannesburg return in the new business class. We were able to get row 1, which has double the amount of leg room compared to the rest of the cabin (row 9 also). Also has sliding doors to the seat. Amazing. Pre ordered our meals which were equally amazing. Crew on the short haul flights were exceptional. Long haul crew were good. Love your reviews 👍🏼
How do you pre order your meals? I leave soon and cant find how to
Love your reviews. Please keep doing them.
Global entry after 2 months abroad this summer saved me waiting in a 2 hour line!! I truly walked up and immediately to the baggage carousel!
You get tsa precheck too so definitely worth it!!!
Thank you for another great video.
I love the idea of the rating system, but one bit of advice, mention that it is just for this flight/lounge experience and your experiences may be different?
Hahha love the French man inserts and the sound cracked me up ..love watching your adventures...blessings
Kara, I love your necklaces. Do you possibly have a link for them? Love your channel!
Kara, I would listen to your extended details! even though I have never or will travel on a business class to even be able to compare them,
I was seriously agreeing with Kara😅
I will be flying Air France next year...the information is helpful.
it really helps to hear a trusted opinion
Good to see you again, nice review
Really great award redemptions in both economy and biz on flying blue. And you can sometimes upgrade at check in for a very reasonable price. Love Air France 🙌🏻
We're flying Air France business class from LAX to Paris next April. So I really appreciated your rating of the airline. Oh, well [le sigh]. Sorry the rating wasn't higher, but I've never traveled business class before, so I'm sure I'll enjoy it.
love the rating system!
Your experience was so much better than mine, my flight original flight was cancelled, I had to fly back 24 hours earlier, when got on board I was told off for not telling airline I had been rebooked and needed a vegetarian meal. After dinner I asked for digestive, I was offered cognac, I asked what else did they have…cognac. I was on 787 from CDMX to CDG, my original flight should have been CDMX to AMS. Again it is privilege to be able to fly business class however when you pay full fare you expect it be perfect. Oh plus my seat was broken.
I appreciate the ratings - another YT travel channel has something like that called "the Jeb score" and I find it quite helpful.
I was once asked what a tough Mudder was when I said I was doing there and I said obstacle course.. and running. 😅
I think the rating system is helpful. Since I've only started this year traveling with points, I've only done one biz class flight on Turkish airlines(booking with them @#$wtf) and premium econ with Virgin air. Ask the tricks, tips and review are appreciated. We did our interview when we came back from Israel in June- so easy.
so, useful tip[, if you`re flying from tahiti to uk/europe, book air france all the way to paris (CDG). in LAX you don`t have to go through passport control as they put you in a side room then you get back on the same plane. no queues, no hassle and you`ll never miss that lax to paris connection even if the flight is late. may cost a bit more, but so worth it. also food is good in economy with them on that flight too fwiw
You guys are amazing I love each and every video you put out :-) your rating system is awesome. Keep up the wonderful work Love you guys so much can't wait for the next one
Thanks for all the love & support! 🤗
I love seeing these reviews, so handy for me to assess where I'd prefer to spend money or points for a flight.
So happy to hear that 🤗✈️
the rating system is definitely helpful :)
🎉 congrats surviving the bike ride😊
LOVE my Global Entry!
Security took too long to enjoy the PPT lounge pre-departure. You must have missed the priority line at security there at PPT?!
I might have missed it, I would find it helpful to know the aircraft type you're flying, which always impacts configuration in business.
Your bike trip was so good and I have fairdrop but also you have so much cool stuff and you look soooooo nice
Unbroken is an absolutely beautiful story, I recommend you read the book it has so many more details on his life from birth to death. Truly inspirational xx
Love the new scoring system! ❤
Awesome video as always Daily Drop Crew.
13:07 I dont think you were flying over Atlantic haha, nice video! I totally understand your rating "frustration".. its so difficult to rate airlines when they all so differ and also the price range is changing everyday on each flight!
From my past experience with Air France, I think your rating was dead on. They are not that great; better than economy, but just better. I like hearing your summary of the flight experience.
Wish we could do something like this in the UK
I enjoy these😁❤
Great review! Did you mention the redemption rate you got for your points? Also, did you book business class in advance or upgrade at checkin? Thanks.
First wanted to say I love you guys and love your content, been a fan for many years so only love here :)
I think it’s ok to be more critical of business/first class seats. At the end of the day, most users are business travellers and most users have spent thousands on the seat.
Your Air France seat was good for $270, but for $2000 it was pretty terrible.
Not me going "what are bloopers? Oh, BLOOPS!" 🤣
😂
What a steal! Excited to see how Air France was.
I like the reviews! We took Air France business class year before last. My seat wasn’t as old as Kara’s. We paid $6k I think.
Next year I will be booking AF business with points for 2025 because of travel hacking I have learned from you guys! LAX to Milan with stopover in Amsterdam! Can’t wait!
Enjoy your trip. Find the restrooms *before security/customs in Amsterdam! We waited well over an hour in the queue. I wish we would’ve known.
Hey Does Fare Drop Work's for Europe citizens ? Love The video !
I like the ratings :) You are also (extremely) frequent flyers so it comes from that perspective which is great. Plus those of us who are fans know you are really good people, and wouldn't unnecessarily add a negative rating. Plus we know it's a rating of that particular flight and crew etc. Sooooo what I'm trying to say is, ur the best - my happy place on RUclips - and when you come to South Africa again (for the Comrades Marathon Nate!!) then I will be there cheering you on with lots of coffee for Kara :)
Like the rating system, keep
Love to see more travel hack for Canadian!!!
My last flight on air france was around 12 years ago. The interior of the plane was falling apart. Panels fell down during the flight. I see nothing has changed.
8:39 Kara's bag (Rimowa maybe?) is the most best-up hardside aluminum bag i've ever seen lol... quality FOR SURE! haha
What's the size of the Wandrd bag you used? Did you use it as a personal item bag? Thanks.
I enjoyed this videos as I enjoy all of your videos! Since you travel often, I’m curious to know which are your favorite travel/airline credit cards. I have the club cards with the 3 major US airlines; however, I’m thinking about moving my spending over to a travel card such as the Amex Platinum or the Chase Sapphire Reserve. Any thoughts? Thanks for another great video!
You need to make a grading rubric like we used to have in school so that you don't feel like you are being biased about the different categories... but also I might just be over complicating it LOL
So nice to see an Air France flight do well !!
I watch too much mayday smh 😅😂
Unbroken- Listen to the audiobook. The movie leaves out SOOOOOOO much. 10/10
Love your videos!! But I can’t believe you both haven’t gotten global entry until now!!! As much as you both fly & have the credit cards that credit you back on the cost of global entry. Anyways…keep up the great work on your videos, love watching them!
Helpful and funny ❤
Maybe look at the ASQ international survey and check out the questions they ask. These surveys are completed by passengers and rated out scale of 5.
I don’t know about the bar on the airplane. That’s surprising.
Did you know thank you could reserve a economy couch I did not know that I was flabbergasted learning about this
Interesting. The food looked fantastic since I'm not a vegetarian (or vegan). So much nicer than anything I've seen recently in Business Class...
What seats did you guys book?? We are flying business LAX - PPT via Air France with A350-900 so excited!!
Love the rating so I now good flights
You guys should do a rating for each class seperately. Economy, business ect.. So an economy can have an 100 rating showing that for economy it is the best even though it's obviously wouldn't be as good as business. But that way ppl can see what is the best flight for the price/class that they can afford.
Kara did they fill your water bottle with the plane's tank water? If so I would definitely avoid. If they used a large Evian bottle (they only serve Evian on AF) then that is fab, but if they used a water pitcher I wouldn't drink it. The food looked fantastic, especially for an 'outstation'. Also if you could highlight when a lounge isn't the airline's lounge that would be ideal. AF has lounges outside of France, but not a ton of them so your experience would be quite different in Paris or Nice etc. Love these trip reports!
Don't abandon the rating system! Some tweeks here and there but I like this! Perhaps have a ranking system at the end of each video to show where this flight stacks up against other premium flights you guys have taken. Or perhaps give a final conclusion being...worth using points or just stick with economy?
I love your travel ✈️️ 🎥videos of airplane reviews keep it up guys I love you.🎉🎉
I love your reviews 😊😊
I need to know, did Nate make that French laugh when Kara said a baguette because…. France?? Lol 😂
"C'mon, Keith...." 😂
Kara where’s your beaded necklace from????
Did you have to make an appointment for the GE interview or just walk up?
You should try La premiere,AirFrance first class
You guys really know to make an entertaining video.
PS It was informative as well❤
So glad that you enjoyed it 🤗
I am pretty sure at 8:04 the guy in the blue just took a selfie of you all hahahaha!
I'm curious about the food, they didn't have a vegetarian option standard? We paid extra for vegetarian food (i think it was on KLM?) and they just had two regular options, chicken or vegetarian. I was confused why we still paid 30€ extra when booking 😮 Also so sorry you got stuck in my country! 😢 glad you and your bags finally made it to Brussels
Maybe add a something that if you had paid for the flight instead of using points, would you rate it the same?
Do y’all have the Sapphire Preferred or Reserve?
Looking very nice!!😊😊
We flew economy Air France last month and it was so awful. We were also on an old plane and there was no air control at our seats. It was SO hot on the flight to the point I couldn’t sleep. The rest of the flight was very subpar compared to other international carriers. We won’t be flying Air France again 😂
😂😂The Bloopers Wow your seat looked like it needed super glue They could maybe invest a bit of a refurbish ment. Eek having to answer those sort of questions , like a trivia 😅 .
The turbulence on that other flight kara’s face said it all 🫣
Have a Good week 🥰
Wow it cost us more than that to fly economy, from Heathrow to CDG with Air france!