The only thing more impressive than the first class experience is Dennis’ ability to put away such a variety and quantity of booze without falling over!
Thanks Dennis for taking us along on this First Class flight. It probably be the closest I will get to flying first class and it was delight to see the benefits awarded on this flight. I doubt I would pay the extra given the Business Class product is so good, but with unlimited funds I would love to give it a try. A fantastic video, thanks for sharing.
Hi Dennis, hope all is well. Once again, definitely worth the upgrade price for another throughly enjoyable review of the food and drinks! Thanks so much and have a great day!
FINALLY!!!!!!!!! I’ve been in prison for 6 years and I thought I lost your channel. Miraculously you posted yesterday and I’ve managed to favourite it!! 🎉🎉🎉
Great video Dennis! I’m flying QR in March and can’t wait. Btw there is now a fast track security line at SYD near where the old express path used to be. Surely you could have got into the QF lounge (as a OWE too), though? Or had it closed by that time?
Hi Dennis. Now THAT is what I call flying high ....in style !!! It's great to see how some are lucky enough to fly, definitely a treat, if you can " cheekily" ( as you put it) get the upgrade !😂
Flew Qatar 1st class Sydney to Barcelona a couple of years ago using Qantas points. Was a fantastic experience. In the 1st class lounge at Doha for 12 hours there is a private “hotel “ for long layovers. The customer care is unrivalled. Would love to fly with them again but QFF points availability is non-existent and we cannot afford a revenue flight 😢. Thanks for bringing back memories of that flight 😊.
FABULOUS video Dennis! WOW 🤩 I thought the Qatar Airways Q-Suite was blingy but the First Class on the Airbus A380 looked even better! As if that’s even possible on Qatar! I hit the 👍 button the second I heard you say “I’ve just upgraded to First Class on the Iconic A380!” 😊 AMAZING ❤️
Originally from NZ, Dennis??? I sense an accent. As per usual, a cracking review. You’ve helped me make some great choices when I hit the skies. Appreciate you 🙌👌
Not sure if it has changed now, but I also took up the option to upgrade (as per emailed) to Business Class Qatar FRA-SYD - only to discover that this does not give you lounge access!! Thought that was a bit cheap. Otherwise, flying Qsuites is a whole experience.
Thoroughly enjoyed watching that, Dennis. You’re absolutely correct, there remains a need and desire for First. I’m trying to book flights to Montreal for October, in First, and it’s not to be had unless I want to transfer through the USA (thanks, but no). I can only hope that it’ll become available as Lufthansa return some more A346 to routes. One small detail, as a Scot and lover of our National beverage… Glenmorangie is pronounced just as in the fruit ‘orange’ [Glenm’orange’ie] 😂 So good to being back to your regular videos, and I always look forward to that notification 👍🏻👍🏻😁
@@DennisBunnikTravels Have a few more and it'll come to you naturally😉🤣 at least that's been my experience, it's a great little distillery to visit if you get the chance.
We love seeing your wonderful flight reviews - they're always great. We have been so fortunate to have travelled first class (Etihad) on an A380 long haul flight and agree if you can ever do it, you should. We are booked to do this again (Emirates) in March/April 2023 and can't wait. It is truly a once in a lifetime type of experience. And experiencing a shower on a flight is truly living in the clouds. Thank you.
Thanks for a great video! I love Qatar airways , and traveling economy was absolutely impressive, so I can just imagine how good business and First Class must be.
Hi Dennis,love the review,gave us lovely memories of flying business class to Sydney from Doha on the A380 in 2019.to be honest,we thought the Qatar B/C was the bees knees,and flown it many times since. But would certainly like to try first class,just once will do,and with Qatar.👍
Dennis, the main reason Qatar switches to Air NZ or Marhaba lounges is mainly due to the opening hours of the Qantas lounge may not align up with the QR departure post Covid; although relationship between QF and QR doesn’t seem going well as you mentioned.
As I exiting the Qatar A380 from my lowly cattle class seat (although I had been lucky enough to get a whole row if four seats to myself on a two-thirds empty flight!) I asked the air crew if I could have a look upstairs in first class. They happily let me and wow, it's lovely. Got a great look around. My, how the 1% live.
Great video! my wife and I recently flew back in 1st class on the A380 from Sydney to London. It's definitely so much better than their BC and with nobody else in the cabin, privacy definitely wasn't an issue
I have flown the Qatar A380 First class a few times now on the long haul from Sydney to London. Absolutely love it! The only fault I had was sleeping way too long, and not making the most of it haha.
HI Dennis Firstly wishing you and you family a belated Happy New Year and all good wishes for 2023. Yes this was another one of your very interesting videos and love that services that you got on Qatar Airlines so who do you find the best Qatar Airlines Emirates Airlines Singapore Airlines I suppose it all depends on where you are travelling to and what class you travel.Anyway looking forward to the next one By the way have you ever used Malaysian Airlines I would be very interested on your comments about them
Another excellent video Dennis. Someone you can dream of such a great travelling experience. One day I may hope to travel 1st class of Qatar Airways, but it's well out of my price range at the moment.
In May I will be flying Qatar first class from Perth to Doha. Qatar uses the Air New Zealand lounge in Perth as well. I was disappointed to learn that doesn't have enclosures for more privacy in First Class on the A380.
Great review as always Dennis. Interesting that the seat is so open. No privacy really to speak of. Also looks like the Qantas or Air France 1st class seat. I would prefer the Etihad, Emirates, or Singapore first class seat, with a closing door.
I booked a Qatar airways flight from London to the Maldives on the A380 in 1st class so I could have this exact same experience. We even had to fly from the US to catch plane for the itinerary. Then we got there and there had been an equipment change to a 777 without 1st class. I was SOOOOOO disappointed. The Q-Suites were very nice but I really wanted that bucket list experience to fly 1st class in the a380
Not only can the rare, elusive, bunnik scarf more than its own body weight during 12 hours in transit, it's ability to blend with the surroundings is notable - did you choose the shirt on purpose?
Awesome vlog mate, can one use qantas points to upgrade from Buisness?? I'm sure because of code share we can't but I thought I would ask you the question anyways. Thanks for a great and inspiring vlog mate✈️😁🥂👍
Great video - but one thing to note: despite Qatar's preference for you to use the Air NZ lounge, you were also entitled to access the Qantas First lounge through oneworld Class of Service access rules.
Fantastic video as usual. In Hong Kong, Finnair boarding pass invites you to use Plaza Premium Lounge instead of CX lounge. Unless you know airline industry and one world privilege, we could be fooled by it. 🤣
Dennis is Qantas WP so he would absolutely had access. Sometimes its good to get into other lounges especially when you have been in the same place for years.
That bar area on their A380's is as good as it gets & the best reason NOT to pay extra for first-class - after all - it's a shared area. It really is all downhill after experiencing their A380's in business/first-class.
Update: Flight SYD-DOH in F on Mar 11 was outstanding. Loved the Australian influence on the menu, and the Ares Shiraz you mentioned! QF F lounge particularly awesome, also.
Hi Dennis another good video but out of my range have you flown on Vietnam airways yet as I can't find any on your site because I'm trying to plan a trip to the Netherlands at the end of the year and they seem to have the best price
Wow, nice video! I booked First class from BKK to DOH in May. But they are going to stop flying a380 soon and my flight was canceled. 😢 I’m so jealous now☹️
What was handed to you after the pyjamas? In the wrapper? Was it a date or something? At 4:42 in the video. Also, was that tea being poured into the white paper cup immediately after that? At 4:44 ? Thanks.
Dennis do you think the experience though luxurious is not quite the same when you fly from an airlines home base obviously there’s the lounge difference you got a business lounge & not a first class product but is everything else on par ?
HI Dennis love your videos , iam from perth and never used Qatar i am looking at flying PER>DOHA>CAIRO to see the pyramids, how can i find out if the planes are using Q-Suites or not ? it just says business class so iam confused - thanks in advance
The only thing more impressive than the first class experience is Dennis’ ability to put away such a variety and quantity of booze without falling over!
and surprisingly I don't drink that much when I'm not flying. Just want to make sure I try everything so you get the full experience on the video :)
@@DennisBunnikTravels we are grateful! It’s tough job but someone has to do it. Thank you for your service 🫡
Facts.
Excellent video, Dennis 👍⭐️😁
@@DennisBunnikTravels We appreciate it when you do though.
Loved this! Qatar’s A380 is so high on our list. Thanks, Dennis! Those Nachos would surely cure any hangover…😂
As if! 😂 Cheese would only make you feel more sick because of the richness on a plane… 🤢
Thanks Dennis for taking us along on this First Class flight. It probably be the closest I will get to flying first class and it was delight to see the benefits awarded on this flight. I doubt I would pay the extra given the Business Class product is so good, but with unlimited funds I would love to give it a try. A fantastic video, thanks for sharing.
your videos are free therapy
I was hoping for a comparison to La Premiere. I think they both exceeded expectation.
I just love how you take full advantage of all the offerings!😊
Denis I will be unlikely to fly 1st class so I adore watching your videos. I love that you don't take flying 1st class for granted.
Hi Dennis, hope all is well. Once again, definitely worth the upgrade price for another throughly enjoyable review of the food and drinks! Thanks so much and have a great day!
Terrific video as always, Dennis! Great to see the A380 alive and well again!
Thank you, Dennis, for sharing your First Class flight with us. As always, well put together. Did everyone note the awesome PJ"S
FINALLY!!!!!!!!! I’ve been in prison for 6 years and I thought I lost your channel.
Miraculously you posted yesterday and I’ve managed to favourite it!! 🎉🎉🎉
What did you go to prison for?
7:01 Loving your Lizzie Birdsworth impression there Dennis!
Great video Dennis! I’m flying QR in March and can’t wait. Btw there is now a fast track security line at SYD near where the old express path used to be. Surely you could have got into the QF lounge (as a OWE too), though? Or had it closed by that time?
Loved ur reviews and how nice I can see u are as a passenger!
Hi Dennis.
Now THAT is what I call flying high ....in style !!!
It's great to see how some are lucky enough to fly, definitely a treat, if you can " cheekily" ( as you put it) get the upgrade !😂
We booked our DOH-BKK trip with their a380 first class. Can't wait! Great video!!
Pure fantasy escape again for me as usual Dennis. Like to see the menu's and think..now what would I have had !
Dennis! Finally I am flying back to Japan first time since pandemic!!! SQ business class! Cheers to a great flight 🥂😊
I do enjoy a little luxury myself! It looks lovely. Thank you for the video! Have a fabulous week!
That looks amazing. I hope to experience Qatar Airways some day.
Love their little Qatar LED candles. Plus the salt and peppers.
Flying the reverse direction of this in 12 days. Can not wait for this as well as experiencing Al Safwa lounge in Doha
Flew Qatar 1st class Sydney to Barcelona a couple of years ago using Qantas points. Was a fantastic experience. In the 1st class lounge at Doha for 12 hours there is a private “hotel “ for long layovers. The customer care is unrivalled. Would love to fly with them again but QFF points availability is non-existent and we cannot afford a revenue flight 😢. Thanks for bringing back memories of that flight 😊.
FABULOUS video Dennis! WOW 🤩 I thought the Qatar Airways Q-Suite was blingy but the First Class on the Airbus A380 looked even better! As if that’s even possible on Qatar! I hit the 👍 button the second I heard you say “I’ve just upgraded to First Class on the Iconic A380!” 😊
AMAZING ❤️
Thank you Dennis enjoyed it.
Thank you very much, Dennis, for sharing your wonderful documentary video about your First Class flight with us.
Absolutely sublime escapism for a blistering cold day in Leeds, UK.
Originally from NZ, Dennis??? I sense an accent.
As per usual, a cracking review. You’ve helped me make some great choices when I hit the skies.
Appreciate you 🙌👌
Not sure if it has changed now, but I also took up the option to upgrade (as per emailed) to Business Class Qatar FRA-SYD - only to discover that this does not give you lounge access!! Thought that was a bit cheap. Otherwise, flying Qsuites is a whole experience.
Thoroughly enjoyed watching that, Dennis. You’re absolutely correct, there remains a need and desire for First. I’m trying to book flights to Montreal for October, in First, and it’s not to be had unless I want to transfer through the USA (thanks, but no). I can only hope that it’ll become available as Lufthansa return some more A346 to routes. One small detail, as a Scot and lover of our National beverage… Glenmorangie is pronounced just as in the fruit ‘orange’ [Glenm’orange’ie] 😂
So good to being back to your regular videos, and I always look forward to that notification 👍🏻👍🏻😁
Ah thanks for that - I knew I was likely pronouncing it wrong. It's a good drop.
@@DennisBunnikTravels Have a few more and it'll come to you naturally😉🤣 at least that's been my experience, it's a great little distillery to visit if you get the chance.
Fantastic video mate, love everything about this flight
Superb video, as ever. Thanks, Dennis. 👍 From the UK
We love seeing your wonderful flight reviews - they're always great. We have been so fortunate to have travelled first class (Etihad) on an A380 long haul flight and agree if you can ever do it, you should. We are booked to do this again (Emirates) in March/April 2023 and can't wait. It is truly a once in a lifetime type of experience. And experiencing a shower on a flight is truly living in the clouds. Thank you.
Great vlog as always Dennis
Hi Dennis, a great review and I think the upgrade was worth every penny.
Kind regards
DS
Thanks for a great video! I love Qatar airways , and traveling economy was absolutely impressive, so I can just imagine how good business and First Class must be.
Hi Dennis,love the review,gave us lovely memories of flying business class to Sydney from Doha on the A380 in 2019.to be honest,we thought the Qatar B/C was the bees knees,and flown it many times since.
But would certainly like to try first class,just once will do,and with Qatar.👍
Awesome review. Flying home from Europe on Lufthansa in September. Hope the offer Fist Class upgrade from Biz class again. Going to jump on it
Dennis, the main reason Qatar switches to Air NZ or Marhaba lounges is mainly due to the opening hours of the Qantas lounge may not align up with the QR departure post Covid; although relationship between QF and QR doesn’t seem going well as you mentioned.
Well done Dennis, another great review, and why not enjoy the comforts of everything that First Class has to offer.
Hi very great best video great work master hope you are well good luck
What an incredible wine list, best that I have ever seen by far!
Great review. I'm lucky enough to have a few bottles of Ares waiting to be opened. A great drop indeed!
As I exiting the Qatar A380 from my lowly cattle class seat (although I had been lucky enough to get a whole row if four seats to myself on a two-thirds empty flight!) I asked the air crew if I could have a look upstairs in first class. They happily let me and wow, it's lovely. Got a great look around. My, how the 1% live.
Great video! my wife and I recently flew back in 1st class on the A380 from Sydney to London. It's definitely so much better than their BC and with nobody else in the cabin, privacy definitely wasn't an issue
I have flown the Qatar A380 First class a few times now on the long haul from Sydney to London. Absolutely love it! The only fault I had was sleeping way too long, and not making the most of it haha.
Same here. I slept a LOT (more than most flights) due to the awesome QR F comfort, but a mimosa with breakfast didn't hurt ;)
Top stuff as always, and there’s no one you didn’t thank or acknowledge end to end, which is spot on. Dining on demand really is a step up in luxury!
HI Dennis Firstly wishing you and you family a belated Happy New Year and all good wishes for 2023.
Yes this was another one of your very interesting videos and love that services that you got on Qatar Airlines so who do you find the best Qatar Airlines Emirates Airlines Singapore Airlines I suppose it all depends on where you are travelling to and what class you travel.Anyway looking forward to the next one By the way have you ever used Malaysian Airlines I would be very interested on your comments about them
Nachos in first class, doesn’t get much better than that!
Un seul mot : FANTASTIQUE !!!!!
I always love your video reviews Dennis. Happy New Year, and to another year traveling the globe.
Ah, I’m not jealous because you’re a top bloke. But damn, one can only dream of that experience. Looking forward to the next one
First class looks amazing, great review Den
Great video as always Dennis
Thanks 4 sharing your trip ..
Dennis - the breakfast of champions! Granola and Nachos. Legend.
Another excellent video Dennis. Someone you can dream of such a great travelling experience. One day I may hope to travel 1st class of Qatar Airways, but it's well out of my price range at the moment.
Love your vids Dennis, Note sure if I have missed it in previous ones though, why do you touch the plane on entering ? Is it a good luck thing ?
Yeah nah, Dennis is definitely a Business type of guy - cheers
In May I will be flying Qatar first class from Perth to Doha. Qatar uses the Air New Zealand lounge in Perth as well. I was disappointed to learn that doesn't have enclosures for more privacy in First Class on the A380.
Great review as always Dennis. Interesting that the seat is so open. No privacy really to speak of. Also looks like the Qantas or Air France 1st class seat. I would prefer the Etihad, Emirates, or Singapore first class seat, with a closing door.
Fantastic trip report Dennis!
Great review (as always).. you were lucky to get Krug.. apparently they are no longer serving Krug :-(
Hard product is dated and not private enough. Soft product looks great. Thanks for the review
Brilliant Dennis. All the best from Thailand.
I booked a Qatar airways flight from London to the Maldives on the A380 in 1st class so I could have this exact same experience. We even had to fly from the US to catch plane for the itinerary. Then we got there and there had been an equipment change to a 777 without 1st class. I was SOOOOOO disappointed. The Q-Suites were very nice but I really wanted that bucket list experience to fly 1st class in the a380
Not only can the rare, elusive, bunnik scarf more than its own body weight during 12 hours in transit, it's ability to blend with the surroundings is notable - did you choose the shirt on purpose?
Thanks Dennis, another good review.
(Unrelated mostly) But I love the black/white colour scheme of the Air NZ lounge
Another great job Dennis! Safe Travels!
excellent review as always mate
That looked awesome!
excellent video as always Dennis
Great upload
So if Air France cost you Christmas and birthday presents for a couple of years, what about this one? 😉. Great video mate.
I'm glad that you enjoyed flying our national carrier 🇶🇦✨
I have been watching your videos for some time and I am wondering what type of camera you use for filming.
Another awesome video review mate!
Awesome vlog mate, can one use qantas points to upgrade from Buisness?? I'm sure because of code share we can't but I thought I would ask you the question anyways. Thanks for a great and inspiring vlog mate✈️😁🥂👍
Great video - but one thing to note: despite Qatar's preference for you to use the Air NZ lounge, you were also entitled to access the Qantas First lounge through oneworld Class of Service access rules.
We would like to see reviews of other lounges, too, though. 🙂
I would definitely have availed of the Qantas First lounge.
Fantastic video as usual.
In Hong Kong, Finnair boarding pass invites you to use Plaza Premium Lounge instead of CX lounge. Unless you know airline industry and one world privilege, we could be fooled by it. 🤣
we used the Qantas lounge when we flew Sydney to London in 1st recently, so much better :)
Dennis is Qantas WP so he would absolutely had access. Sometimes its good to get into other lounges especially when you have been in the same place for years.
Nice background music choice 👍
Woohoo! Haven’t watched yet, but I’m excited! (As if I am going anywhere 🤦🏽♀️).
That bar area on their A380's is as good as it gets & the best reason NOT to pay extra for first-class - after all - it's a shared area.
It really is all downhill after experiencing their A380's in business/first-class.
Taking this flight in early March! SYD-DOH in F. Can't wait! I’ll be hitting up the QF F lounge first tho (which you had access to!)
Update: Flight SYD-DOH in F on Mar 11 was outstanding. Loved the Australian influence on the menu, and the Ares Shiraz you mentioned! QF F lounge particularly awesome, also.
Did you get in on the ticket or because of you one world status?
A nice review. Thanks for the information.
Thanks Dennis, would love to fly first class once, done business. Cheers 🍻
Hi Dennis another good video but out of my range have you flown on Vietnam airways yet as I can't find any on your site because I'm trying to plan a trip to the Netherlands at the end of the year and they seem to have the best price
Wow, nice video! I booked First class from BKK to DOH in May. But they are going to stop flying a380 soon and my flight was canceled. 😢 I’m so jealous now☹️
They stop flying the a380 to Bangkok in march, but resume in June.
Qatar have a few ex-Cathay 777's which feature a First class cabin and service as well.
What was handed to you after the pyjamas? In the wrapper? Was it a date or something? At 4:42 in the video. Also, was that tea being poured into the white paper cup immediately after that? At 4:44 ? Thanks.
Yes that was a date to go along with the Arabic coffee (that's what's being poured into the cup)
Dennis do you think the experience though luxurious is not quite the same when you fly from an airlines home base obviously there’s the lounge difference you got a business lounge & not a first class product but is everything else on par ?
Qatar Airways also have first class on some ex-Cathay 777’s but they are CX seats but sold as first class
Wow, nachos!? That’s a first! Thanks for the video Dennis!
Nice journey happy bhogi sankranti
Great video Dennis
Love your reviews Dennis!
Hey Dennis you got any tips how to stay comfortable or get good sleep on a long haul economy flight
Great review from Cape Town, South Africa
Will try it next weekend
HI Dennis love your videos , iam from perth and never used Qatar i am looking at flying PER>DOHA>CAIRO to see the pyramids, how can i find out if the planes are using Q-Suites or not ?
it just says business class so iam confused - thanks in advance