Condor scores a HOME RUN with its new A330-900neo BUSINESS CLASS to Seattle! | BRUTALLY HONEST
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- Опубликовано: 25 июн 2024
- Condor offered me a free ticket to try their new Business Class, and after trying it, I have to admit: they have every right to show off, as their new brand and onboard product turned out fantastic
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FLIGHT INFORMATION
Airline: Condor Flugdienst Airlines
Aircraft: Airbus A330-900neo
Registration: D-ANRA
Flight Time: 10h 00min
Seat: 8A
From: Frankfurt Rhein Main
To: Seattle Tacoma
Date: November 2023
EQUIPMENT INFORMATION
Cameras used: Canon R6 (Canon 15-35mm F2.6, Canon 100-400mm F5.6-8, and Canon 35mm F1.8), iPhone 15 Pro Max, GoPro Hero 8 Black
Additional equipment used: Rode VideoMic Pro+, Blue Yeti Podcast Microphone, Joby Bendipod, Aputure AL-MC LED Light, Joby GorillaPod 1K
PRICE BREAKDOWN
Total Price: Ticket provided for free by the airline
Total Routing: FRA-LAX-FRA, rebooked to FRA-SEA-LAX-SEA-FRA
Booked through: Condor Public Relations Office
Cost includes: Business Class Ticket from FRA to LAX, and Economy Class Ticket from LAX to FRA, including one checked bag and free seat reservations at booking
Booking made: April 2023
VIDEO BREAKDOWN
00:00 - Introduction
01:06 - Intro
01:26 - Itinerary Change
04:10 - Frankfurt Airport
07:10 - Lufthansa Business Class Lounge
08:21 - Boarding
09:15 - Cabin and Seat
11:26 - Taxi and Take Off
13:09 - Inflight Entertainment
14:06 - Lunch Service
17:05 - Seat Features in Detail
20:46 - Mid-Flight Snack
21:24 - Amenity Kit
21:53 - STRIPES EVERYWHERE!!!
25:17 - Pre-Landing Meal Service
25:58 - Conclusion
28:17 - Landing
29:12 - Seattle Tacoma Airport
COLLABORATION DISCLAIMER
This ticket for this trip was provided to us for free by the airline. All opinions expressed are our own and the airline did not get to pre-view or approve the video.
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Not sure if you're gonna see this comment, but I cant believe how far you've become since the first time i started watching you almost ten years ago. Always appreciated watching just some dude reviewing whatever flight he comes across.
What’s more heavy? 👀
An A380 or Condor CEO’s baIIs?
Ralf Teckentrup indeed was a great CEO, keeping Condor after Thomas Cook's collapse alive
I just flew FRA-MSP, bid for an upgrade and got it. Assigned 4G, but the head purser invited me to take open 2K. It was far and away the best flight I've ever taken! Amazing food, immaculate and dedicated service. Can't wait to fly business class again on Condor. Loved the seat and all the accessories and goodies.
During Christmas season, Condor hands out candy canes--with stripes, of course!
And I love they use the A330-NEO. I wish more airlines would use it.
I wish that AA would order them to replace their legacy A330s with the A330neo instead of streamlining everything under 787.
well, the A330neo is known as the plane for airlines that cannot afford an Airbus A350🙂
I think their corporate identity is brilliant, you can never mistake their planes anywhere, and the different colours give an even better feel to everything, reminds me of some of the 60's airlines, like Braniff
Condor has gone from, “oh, there’s Condor,” to, “OH, there’s Condor! Let me take a picture.” An incredibly bold and risky rebrand that I think is phenomenal.
Great video
The rebrand is almost perfection. The first time I saw the stripes I was VERY doubtful to say the least. It was a bold strategy, it's still kind of ugly, but what a piece of absolute brilliance it also is. I love it! I'm from Denmark and I also associated the stripes with beachy vacation vibes, and the minute I realized that, I knew they had pulled a stroke of genius. Great video today :)
One important thing that makes the branding work: most of the really splashy striping is not visible from where you are seated. It's either behind you or on the outside of the plane.
Flown Condor to MSP last year. First time after their rebrand. I had the "pleasure" to experience the 767 Buisness Class on the way there. On my way back to Germany i flew from Vegas in the A339 and i just have to say it's a day/night differnce between these products. Condor did a fantastic job and is wayyyy ahead of Lufthansa nowerdays.
It really is an unmistakable identity. I never thought that stripes would be such a great design, especially with the different colors for each plane. Amazing in depth review David per usual.
Condor should sponsor Celtic with that livery
@@umbreon0017 hahaha 😂😂😂
I totally agree at first when I saw the new livery I wasn't convinced but now that it has been out there for a while I must admit that I totally love this new design which is so rare in aviation !
Condor is going to serve Cabo San Lucas in Baja California this year, nonstop from Frankfurt, which is awesome! Condor is very much a German airline, which (as a German) I always liked. Gosh, I flew with them back in 1988 from DUS to IBZ on their A310, and numerous times on their DC10-30s to and from the Canary Islands. The experience was always awesome!
Same as with Lufthansa. There is this comforting feeling, after s few weeks of travelling through South America or Asia or South Africa, then you step onboard and you feel already home.
Of course, that is a thing for every national airlines. However, you do get that. And, with the long traditions of airlines like LH and DE, there used to be LTU with their bright red Tristars and Sparkling Wine service on their early mornings departures to the Canaries!
Thank you for the video. I think we can expect over the next years some sort of a new design language concerning airline corporate identity and design, moving a away from the mediocre and boring standards of recent years!
The stripes will be remembered as iconic long after Condor has passed.
Can’t wait for my trip to Bangkok in December in premium economy in one of those beautiful a330neo‘s 😍
I just flew YVR-FRA and the service and food was amazing. We also received two amenity kits, one was a tin container. Only negative is the seats are a bit narrow so its hard to sleep flat. Still a very impressive business class product.
Love this review! (with stripes of course)
Ach komm schon. Der ferien-lager-witz hat nicht gezündet? Also ich fand das Wortspiel hammer
I loved the added design review. These deeper qualities add up and make these reviews much less repetitive. Not many reviewers can do this. Most of the go for over geeking or drama queen styles 😂
The cookie spoon is a genius idea and David getting excited over it was pretty funny too haha
We're flying Vegas to Frankfurt in October and so happy you made this video! Looking forward to flying this product ......with stripes, too!
Wait wait wait..... the stripes AREN"T on the toilet paper?!?! Thanks for the heads up, canceling my flight now and rebooking elsewhere. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
AMAZING cabin. I love the big screens and would love to fly on one of the Condor a330s one day
14:08 man of culture
Thanks for the video, David! Tomorrow Condor begins its first flight out of San Antonio, Texas!! The first transatlantic flight for the airport and as an avgeek I will definitely be filming the landing
Thank you for this review - one thing you did not mention is the Crew - in my experience the Condor crews have always been very attentive and friendly . I will be on this flight to SEA this summer and looking forward to it ! 🙂
I'm always impressed with the quality of these reviews, and this one was even better.
That sunset view over Greenland was incredible!
I love the stripes
So recognizable as Condor yet there's some variety with the colors. It's brilliantly done and the product they offer is decent too
Thanks for posting another great trip report David. Condor's Business class and catering service looks excellent. 😊
Great Video. I personally love Condor and love flying with them.
They look brilliant!! I was unsure about the stripes too (initially), now I absolutely love the branding. Great views too.
First of all within recent months we used Condors Business Class on two occasions to and from the US. Summed up it was an overall good experience. You already mentioned some aspects where there is room for improvement. When you have a connecting flight to have this in Y in annoying, no priority baggage, no lounge, etc. Another aspect for instance when connecting via YYZ you need to enter Canada, claim your bags, drag it through the whole terminal and can finally use the preclearance to enter the US. This is more streamlined on AC, LH, KL, AF, etc.
Departing FRA the appetizers real shine, IMHO they are ahead of LH. When it comes to the main course, it’s OK. On the way back to Germany the meals are hit or miss.
On flights during the night I would prefer a more swift service in order to maximize sleeping time.
A "GD" this week! 😂
Seeing a Comdor livery in person like I did 2 years ago in Frankfurt, it does stand out.
You are the best review airline person in you tube And this Condor review is super helpful to me and the people. Congrats
I truly enjoy your exhaustive content on these airline reports. Thank you for your work
Wow, years of experience in flying certainly shows how good you're in explaining everything so nicely and in certain places in german too. Very nice..😊👏👏👍
Stripe lines really make Condor's livery stand out amongst many other airliners in Frankfurt. The state-of-the-art a330 neo business class also evelated the premium services as well.
The stripe paint job really stands out even to the naked eye when the planes are over 30 thousand feet up! 🙂
Condor now give many scheduled and State carriers a fun for their money. The branding is out there with some of the best ever created
Very nice! Your previous video of the Condor A330neo economy successfully convinced me to book on it from Vancouver to Frankfurt later this month for a weeklong European vacation!
I agree with you totally! I love Condor’s new striped livery! (I’m tired of “eurowhite” and I’ve never liked plastering cartoon characters on aircraft.) I like the Condor livery so much I just bought a 1:200 scale model of their A330-900neo for my desk.
They nailed, they just nailed in a very amazing way ❤
Yay it's here!
"Beck's" is one of Germany's best selling beers. Most of the time in the Top 5!
the color scheme of these planes remind me of a coral snake....they sure do stand out...good review...thanks
“I wouldn’t be surprised if I saw [Condor’s stripes] on the freaking toilet paper” 😂😂😂😂 this had me laughing so hard!
One of my favourite trip reports yet!
Incredible video! I hope to fly on Condor soon! They are genuinely one of my favourite airlines!
Thank you
Flew with them recently and they are just as good if not better than the other traditional carriers that fly the Atlantic routes.
Great video mate. Looked good. And the food delish.
Just some advice: in English the word : salmon has a silent ‘l’. So essentially it is pronounced ‘Sam-mon’
Thank you for the video
The meal service is so fxxking generous 😮The appetiser itself would suffice for filling my stomach 14:32
I flew this exact same plane on the exact same route IN business class in late October 2023! It’s such a crazy coincidence
This was a great video! With stripes of course
Thanks for the wonderful review. David, I would also like to say - your enthusiasm and passion for all of this shows in your voice - making the videos even more enjoyable. Kudos!
Great video. First time seeing what condor has to offer and it looks like quite the product
27:14 hahahah „Hannelore und Dieter“ xD
The Ringelsocken design is the most amazing design in years. And I totally love their retro aircraft design. I think they only have one.
Great branding. In business, I’d choose Condor over Lufthansa.
Spot on with the Becks
Great video, David! Simply Aviation is simply amazing. 😊 ✈️
As a subscriber, Simply Aviation puts a lot of effort on their videos.
I had a good experience with Condor in business last year but it was difficult checking in with Alaskan for the outbound connection to Portland. Condor confirmation codes are not recognized by Alaska. I was finally able to check in via Alaska website but it was clumsy. Likewise, the Lufthansa connector from Munich to Frankfurt was awkward and initially I was blocked from even approaching the check-in desk to drop my bag. Lufthansa uses these strict "bouncers" who determine who's allowed to enter the check-in line. Really strange. I think if you're flying direct to Frankfurt and back, it's an excellent choice. If any connections are involved, you'll have some puzzles to solve. Otherwise, the service on Condor was excellent and well ahead of Lufthansa. The A330 Neo is very comfortable and I agree, the branding is unique and so clever!
Haha really good comment on offering Beck's in the Lufthansa lounge.
Wow their North American Network ist so impressive. Only BA offers more non stop destinations.
Wonderful! Also, loved the discussion on coherent design execution
This is one of the best video you have done so far!
Great flight. Finally you try the business class.
Excellent as always 👌
My dad flew on the Condor A330neo from Frankfurt to Seattle twice in 2023. This was to and from Prague via Frankfurt.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I giggled when you went on a tangent over the logo and branding.
Brilliant analysis. Condor have shown the way with their branding for ‘new world carriers’.
PS I really like that you have kept the Virgin Australia safety card from the 777. They were great on the wide bodies. Maybe VA 2.0 can learn from Condor.
The wordplays are fantastic. Just little things to make you smile :)
Great review!! I've noticed that Condor flies from Halifax to Frankfurt, looking forward to trying that route out.
Great video. I’d like to try this airline someday. Was hoping they’d fly to Pittsburgh.
A very impressive business class product. At first, I don't really like the livery too, but this branding really works after all.
Another Condor airlines 🎉
Very much enjoyed the trip
Their rebranding isn't like making an instant noodle, it's like cooking a sous vide beef. Everyone is mocking it at the beginning but after some time everyone knows the plane with stripes all over it's fuselage is condor
I might be in the minority, but I immediately liked the new design as soon as it was unveiled. Probably it's very eye-catching and unique, and not as forgettable as many others.
I wish Condor will eventually join an alliance, regardless if they will move away from a holiday airliner branding or not. In doing that, they could attract more non-German customers who can benefit from the connections and other perks. Also, customers might wish to consolidate their mileage points when they fork out that much to fly in business class.
Got to agree with you on pretty much everything. Germany needs more than LH & *A, especially after AirBerlin went bankcrupt, and oneworld became less relevant in the german market.
I agree - as someone who enjoyed Braniff’s Flying Colors, I actually got kind of excited over Condor’s new suite of liveries.
Excellent video as always.
Love the salter great little item to collect
Fantastic review David!!
Excellent airline reviewed by excellent flight reviewer...
Well done!
Condor's fun branding design fondly reminds me of Braniff International's Flying Colors look.
Hey David! Excellent video. SInce I live in Phoenix, I try to use Condor as much a s I can, but I don't lile to travel during the summer ironically and their service ends some time in September. Bummer. That "Ferien Lager" beer is another play on words, since it also means "holiday camp". And yes, I admit, the stripes are growing on me even though I hated them at first. I can't wait to experience their A 330. ANd you are correct about the "Strandkoerbe" ! I never thought of that !! Shame on me since I practically grew up with them on Sylt. Keep up the good work!
Nice vid!
I love the livery, it is great 🫶
I saw someone on Instagram rightfully point out that Condors livery looks like those Twister Ice Lollies you get here in Europe, better hope they don’t get aircraft with light green stripes or else the resemblance will truly be uncanny
I always enjoy your reviews. This one was no different. Great video…makes me want to take a Condor flight just to check them out (Business class of course)
David, the RUclips legend strikes again. A perfect video buddy well done!
Love the branding
Worth noting that effective end October Condor will be heading East and starting a code-share with Emirates on the BER-DXB sector. Condor customers will be able to interline with Emirates via DXB,
Lack of Mattress pads are an issue for me - absolutely glad to see it's included.
Another top review. Vielen Dank:)
Saw a Condor plane leaving from Las Vegas last year. The liverery is definitely different. Will try to fly with them especially if they fly to Thailand
FIRE🖤
I like these reviews, but its not like I have multiple choices since I always try and find the cheapest tickets😆