Boeing 787 Dreamliner review!! Is it ACTUALLY better than the A350?
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In this video I will be telling you about my experience flying the Boeing 787 Dreamliner as a passenger. I will tell you some facts and history about the 787 and I will revise my verdict regarding the Boeing 787 vs Airbus A350.
I hope you will like this video and let me know if you are interested in more, similar videos going forward.
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Wow thanks for the review, I shall make a careful decision of my purchase now
Why -- when you can buy both?
Chris M u right, lemme go fetch the 500 million dollars I have in my desk real quick
Chris M I found 8 dollars and a half torn bookmark, is that enough
I'll take two of each.
Yes they are a bargain, $120.000.000 or £97.000.000 for one. They may do a buy one get one free offer :-)
There's always a screaming baby on every airliner, glad you demonstrated that feature.
Daimo Does the manufacturer choose the pitch of the baby scream? Do they actually have a live baby, or is it broadcasted through the audio ambiance system?
If you aren't used to it, the cabin pressurisation and depressurization feels like your ears are exploding in slow motion. I can understand the baby.
Daimo Ha ha
Business class, hardly ever a kid on their. Never been on a flight with a baby since I switched.
I bet those Bose A20s would be worth thrir weight in gold
I am really sad that the A380 is now out of production and we have to settle for the A350 and 787. Both are good aircraft, but I have flown several times with connections using A380 and 787 combinations and in terms of passenger comfort the A380 was in a league of its own. Much quieter, more space, etc.
Sitting on the top deck of the A380 though you think, if there is an accident on the ground there is no way I can get from way up here to down there on the ground if there is a chance to evacuate….
@@PRH123 except for the 6 upper deck emergency exits
Yeah I feel the same about it
@@PRH123 Like other planes, they still have to fully evacuate A380 in under 90 s.
@@NastyHobits and the upper deck slides onto the wings lmao
I flew for 30 yrs as a cabin purser for a major US airline. I always was very appreciative when a travelling pilot identified himself on boarding. Your help in an emergency is invaluable and greatly appreciated by the cabin crew and pilots.
I worked for Boeing in the late 1980s. While it recommends certain interiors, the final decisions are up to the airline, so inside comfort isn't the best way to compare planes.
I fly a lot and it is amazing how different airlines make or break the entire experience of flying. The Plane itself is minor while the Crew is major. That said upstairs on 747's are my favorite place to Fly along with the Bar on A380's
As a tall guy (1.92m) leg room really is a key factor. Had a great flight on Aero Mexico on the 787.
The same here, I worked in Hamburg at Airbus Industrie also in late 80s A300, A300/600 and early A320, and the interior configuration is up to the clients wish , not just de colour but amount of seats ,galleys ,toilets etc.
Compare airlines by interiors mostly, but 737s especially had leg room problems next to windows, causing a repositioning of the leg nearest the window, so that hip and leg pain as well as some numbing can occur especially on longer flights.
It is if you are a pasenger.
Can you do an unboxing of the 787? I haven’t seen any on RUclips yet
Actually KLM has done an Unboxing of their 787 😂😂😂
@@maxchilla732 I saw it! It's great!
@@deeanna8448 glad you liked it! 😊
You would need a big box.
@@tek87 ...and a lot of styrofoam and bubble wrap!
I flew the 787 in Business Class last summer from LAX to Warsaw. Their Business Class is actually 1st Class. All lay flat beds. Very comfortable. Very nice aircraft. I also didn’t feel as jet lagged. I believe their pressure system may be the reason.
Dear Vox, in my oppinion the best airplane is that one you fly in business class! You are a Lucky Guy!
Flown on a 787-9 from Birmingham (UK) to Barbados a 9 hour flight. A real thing of beauty, ultra comfortable, really quiet, plenty of leg room and a great entertainment system. Many thanks to TUI, the cabin grew and pilots for a great start to our honeymoon (April 2017)
a small thing - but that fact that you cut for the safety briefing when Lucas called it out was such an amazing leadership moment. Two big thumbs from the Positive Rate team.
The automatic dimming functionality is AWESOME!!! I like the fact that you can still look out the window when it is dimmed! Well done Boing!!!
It can dim all the way to black as well, and the crew can lock it open or shut if they need to for whatever reason.
Several years ago I had the opportunity to fly on an ANA 787 between Tokyo and Manila and back. Over the years I have flown on so many different makes and models of aircraft, both commercial and a lifetime ago, Canadian Airforce, I can't remember them all. I absolutely loved the 787 Dreamliner. It was by far, the best. The only problem was that the flights were too darn short. But that's life, win some, lose some. Thanks for the critique.
I’d immediately feel more confident if you were a passenger on any flight I was on, let alone the pilot - great work!
Steve Hamilton Why would you feel more comfortable? Just curious.
@@mog882 probably in case of pilot incapacitation he could step up and take over pilot duties if needed
15:50 look at how his voice changes to a dull tone as he switches from the technical plane stuff to describing the entertainment system.
I flew on the 787 a lot when my family and I went to China on return flights in Q4 2017 and Q4 2018. Air New Zealand's mood lighting was beautiful, the seats were comfortable, and IFE was good. Meals were also good, but the 787 was quiet, with a sleek design and I especially love the windows.
I agree that the 787 is a good plane to fly on. I flew non stop from Perth to Heathrow last year, the jet lag really is reduced compared to a “conventional” flight.
Hello dear colleague ! Thanks for this great video of the 787. As an active 787 first officer (and ex 737-800 pilot), I would be more than happy to provide any additional information ! Cheers
Looks good! Heard the cabin feels nice, I believe they pressurized it to 6000ft instead of 8000ft. I am not a fan of the window dimmers though, I prefer a physical window shade, some things just don't need an over-modernization.
The dimmers allow the staff too immediately open or close the shades and they're also lighter, since they're electronic.
Yes, the staff have control which isn't cool
The pilot polished the runway with that landing!
*_sMoOoOtH_*
I suspect the pilot's name is HAL.
I had been living in China for several years and been flying in and around Asia on regional aircraft most of the time...until I flew on one of the new Japan Airways 787's. Wow-what a difference! I loved it. The first thing that got my attention was the cool lighting once inside the aircraft and then the electronic window shades were definitely 21st-century thinking. Very cool and quiet.
7:55 Good kid. Pay attention to the pre-flight brief.
Aviation in his blood. Good to see he will inspire others too when he will grow up. These days even the grown ups don't want to pay attention while it is being played. So much preoccupied with mobile phones and chit chatting with fellow passengers. Its importance is only understood when the actual emergency comes up.
But! He was watching teen titans go and as a 90s kid who got up early on weekends to watch the original series, I cannot support that
a pilot/aviation enthusiast in the passenger seat during takeoff be like:
V1...Rotate...Positive rate, gear up...
Gotta call out "80 knots, crosscheck continuing" first.
Before that: Cabin crew arm doors, cross-check and report.
@@jdolaktv *WINDSHEAR! WINDSHEAR!*
@@andrewtaco no one calls for Windshear on takeoff.
I have to do a running commentary on flights if i'm with my mum. She is petrified of flying.
The Olympic Airways livery on that De Havilland Comet gave me the chills... Ahh good ol times with our true flag carrier... 😔
They need a cone of silence like they had in the Get Smart tv show. Noisy or disruptive passengers/babies are encased in a soundproof plastic dome for the benefit of all.
I loved watching the launch when they were showing off the Dreamliner, it looks like you’re watching someone fly a model airplane. It’s amazing what this plane can do.
Amazing to see the smoothness of that mid section of the wings skin. And really good that they got a step further with the reduction of the wing vortexes at higher speeds without the negative effects of it at lower speeds.
The couple of times that I flew on a 787 from DFW to NRT, I felt I was the only one really taking in the aircraft itself and giving it so much appreciation. Then again, I do that on all planes because I'm an aviation geek....
Flew a few times to Japan on a 787 with ANA. I like this plane, very comfortable and as you said, quiet. Even though it is a 10+ hour flight, I always came off the plane relaxed. To be fair, I have no experience of an A350.
I loved flying in a 787. It was so quiet compared to other flights I had.
I used to fly into Doha 3 times a year as a kid (From Heathrow, 1982-1991), and it was almost always aboard a Gulf Air Lockheed Tri-Star. Good times and fond memories. I miss the old Tri-star adorned with Gulf Air livery and the huge golden falcon on the tail. It reminds me of my childhood. There were times when the plane was virtually empty, and as a kid, we'd have whole sections to ourselves to play in and while away the 7.5 hr flight time. That doesn't happen these days, aircraft are almost always nearly full, and even if they weren't, people would be too busy playing with their phones or the IFE system. We used to able to visit the flight deck whilst passing over the Alps and see what was going on in "the office", and chat to the flight crew. Times have changed. I feel old, and I'm "only" 43 ;(
+1, the tri-star rocked. I flew on TWA ones from US to Europe a bunch when I was little in the 80s. Last one I flew on however was in 2005 on Thai Airlines from Athens to Bangkok and it was much like I remembered them from when I was a kid. Big planes and it even smelled the same as I remember the TWA ones.
I also miss the smoking section in the back that planes used to have ... always people to talk to during long haul flights. I don't miss the smoking itself, but more the ability for groups of people to congregate and pass the time. Times have definitely changed.
Love the video! One small correction, I flew on a United 787 from Denver to Tokyo and it did indeed have standard AC wall sockets available. The trick is that they are under the your seat rather than on the back of the seat in front of you. Maybe this is different on some models though.
I've been on the 787-9 before, and the landing was probably the smoothest one out of all the aircraft type I've been on.
When I was on an airbus a350, it had all the in flight entertainment features the 787 has because the airlines configure the interior seating plan.
That was one of the smoothest landings I've ever seen. Didnt even know it happened until I saw the reversers activate.
As always, great video.
I've never flown on an A350, but I did on a 787-8 on the BOG-MAD route (Avianca 10) . You can tell that the experience is way different from any other, older plane. The feeling in the cabin is so much better.
My experience of the 787 was on Avianca as well (round trip LAX-BOG). Wonderful aircraft, and a great relief from my usual diet of domestic 737s.
Hmm, I reckon the A380 has a better experience, having done 747 400. 777, A330, 787 and A380. Even long range 767 in the day. A 380 just feels spacious, quiet and solid.. The flashy windows and supposed atmospheric and humidity advantages of the 787 didn't do it for me on AUK to LAX, compared to A380, MEL_LAX. I thought it was more marketing than reality....
I've flown everywhere on every plane available (I like to try different ones when I can). I have to say the 787 is my absolute favourate. The biggest thing for me is the lower altitude pressure in the cabin, along with the additional humidity - I can't stress enough how much difference this makes on a long flight. As Mentour said, you don't feel so tired and your mouth doesn't get so dry. For me personally I don't feel like I need to drink so much so i'm not back and fouth the WC every 10 mins! On that note, the pressure has an effect on how things taste - water tastes like water on a Dreamliner - on most other planes it does not! I have to say I didn't notice the difference between the A350 and the 787 for seating space - both give you ample room and you don't feel trapped or boxed in. All in all I think the 787 is a fantastic machine - Boeing really took notice of what mattered to customers and crew and designed the plane extremely well. I hate flying on anything else now!
Just had my first Dreamliner 787 flight. Six hour direct flight with Air Canada. It is a nice plane. I like the high tech composites and dimming windows.
I've flown on the 787 three times now. LAN Airlines Santiago-Miami, Norwegian Air JFK-Stockholm, and American Airlines DFW-LAX. Yeah, love this jet! Have yet to fly on the A350, looking forward to that. I've also flown on the all the regular Boeing jets (737, 747, 757, 767, 777) and the A320, 321, and the A330. Never had the chance to fly on the A340. Bummed about that. ...former USAF KC-135 Crew Chief here.
I like when the dog tries to find the links he points to. Love the videos, learned so much watching these.
Stayed at Ao Nang last March, best holiday i’ve been on! Also flew on Dreamliner too for first time! Fantastic! Going again in 5 weeks! Great video!
I have a dog just like yours but it's with my parents. I don't get to see it because I'm studying at University. I really do come here mostly to watch your dog, but I do find your content very interesting.
There is a problem with the sofa's right (green) nav light
The sofa must be grounded due to a critical maintenance...
@@zucalignacio Mentour should do a video on electrical "grounding" an aircraft. This much I know...The air frame is a huge source of electrons which is similar to earth bound grounding. But that is where the similarity ends since an airborne aircraft is obviously not grounded,
The dog got bored and chewed on the stbd. side wingtip nav light including the globe and all that's left is a light globe holder without a globe and a matt black painted background.
@@MRBROWSER2012 with a composite skin the 787 needed lightning management integrated into the design to prevent lightning from punching thru the skin to reach a metallic source so grounding considerations would be an interesting topic.
Looks a little r-r-r-ruff to me.
Interesting comments about space on the 350 and 787. I recently flew the Singapore Airlines’ 350 and 787-10 in economy. Both are more cramped that the SQ 777 but the 787 is more spacious - the seats are more comfortable and the 787 felt more roomy both in terms of the seat and the spaciousness of the cabin overall.
I just Flew on a Dreamliner from Honolulu to Vancouver. The TV on the Plane said that there are Special Sensors on the Wings to counteract Turbulence. I barely felt any Turbulence at all. It was the best flight experience for me ✈️🤗
The windows on the 787 really make for a great passenger experience. Of late I had the pleasure of flying from PVG to LAX on a Dreamliner. Even with that long flight and day/night travel it kept the cabin dark, yet for a passenger curious enough to get a glimpse outside you could do so without disturbing fellow passengers.
When flying in a B787 for the first time I noticed that the ailerons move more rapidly and frequently than other aircraft. The fly-by-wire control system seems to have especially high gain and responsiveness.
It did not crash you into the ground like the MAX did?
The 787 has a system that automatically dampens turbulence in flight. That’s what you are probably seeing.
@@MrSigmatico the problem with the max is they completely modified an existing airframe with systems that it wasn’t designed for. The 737 max is a completely different aircraft that is packaged into the 737 airframe. This saved Boeing millions in development costs because getting a type certificate for a new aircraft requires extensive testing. But by packing these new systems into the 737 airframe it restricted Boeing on how much they could modify the airframe. At a certain point it cannot be called a 737 and Boeing really pushed the limit on what they could get away with without going thru a type certification process. The FAA is also to blame the only reason Boeing got away with this is due to backroom deals they have with the FAA. On past projects Boeing has hired FAA personnel that helped push thru the certification process. They basically offer them high paying jobs that really wouldn’t require much from the employee. Its basically a bribe. Another industry that is infamous for this is the pharmaceutical industry. Just look up how many highly influential government employees the pharmaceutical companies have hired in the last decade. This is just the reality of American corporate politics.
Outstanding Episode! You’ve outdone yourself on this one. I so very much enjoyed your footage of the flight that was dramatically enhanced by your insightful narration as to what was happening during the flight, relative to the control surfaces, etc. It was interesting that you pointed out that safety features of the aircraft prohibit dimming of the windows during the takeoff cycle. I also enjoy that you frequently allow your canine companion to join you on the sofa and of course, it was nice to meet Lucas. This video was more than entertaining and informative as it has whet my appetite to take a trip on a Dreamliner. - Gee Boggs, Sonoma, California USA
That wing flex as it happens is really an amazing stuff to watch!
The thing I do like about the 787 is her beautiful wings, they are an absolutely stunning design and you can see the influence of bird wings in their conception.
Flew Qantas Dreamline, Perth to London 17hours 25. Long flight but enabled non stop and saved 3 hours over other airlines. When you add time between beds it doesn't make much time difference but comfort with different cabin pressure certainly helps. Evening exit from Perth, early (dawn) arrival Heathrow. We sat near the toilets for extra leg space, which we won't do again. A lot of people waiting controlled the space too much and noisy. Would fly this route again mostly because the cost is slightly better.
Fantastic video. Its so nice to have a real pilot explain the little things like what the cabin beeps are for (letting the cabin crew know they are approaching take off). Wonderful. Flying is so exciting! THANK YOU.
Thanks for a great video! I love to get a pilot as passenger perspective. I have been fortunate enough to fly the 787-8 and 787-9 and love the aircraft!! The one thing I'm not sure I like are the window shades. They are leading edge, but I prefer to be able to lower my own when I want!
Had some great ANA flights with 787 Dreamliners!
I loooove your videos and I probably have already watched 80-90% during the last 2 weeks. I've already learned so much. Thank you!!!
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Seats and IFE (In Flight Entertainment) are selected and Purchased by the individual airlines (Separately). Qatar has the 3610 seat which is a bit heavy but very comfortable and stuffed with IFE....The engines are also customer selected and purchased separately... ;-)
While the electronic shades are a cool feature, I hate that the control can be overridden by the cabin crew. I was on a flight that left from SYD at 13:30 and 15 minutes after takeoff, the crew dimmed all of the shades. We were flying over the G.B.R. and I wanted to get some photos (just for a couple minutes)- no luck. The other thing about the shade is that it doesn’t black out, so when you take a direct hit after sunrise, the sun is distracting in your eyes. Having said this, overall, I prefer, by an ever so slight margin the 787
I don't like the partial window shading. Little sliding blinds are so much more flexible, IMHO. If you have to make allowances for distant aisle passengers on a wide-body seating layout, though, I can understand why they're in use.
When I used to fly I always used thick, soft eye-pads [like a blindfold] which gave total control of light input whatever the window was set at. Nice and comfortable. Totally private. Couldn't be over-ridden by the cabin staff or played with by bored kids using the window controls as toys... And at just £1.99 an eye mask was much cheaper than a £2,500 'smart glass' window installation, too! ;-)
I was on a US Airways flight from San Francisco to Bangkok. Cabin crews forgot to release the window shade override. The whole cabin was hit directly with the sun. I asked them to release the control. It was nearly 90 minutes of sunbathing.
That electronic shade thing is the single worst invention in aviation history
A better way to do it would be to overlay an LCD display over the window (like a welding mask) and let you choose how dark the LCD becomes (without the ability for the crew to lock it or override it)
I don't like the electronic shading for several reasons.
As you said, it looks cool, but that's about the only positive thing I can say about it.
When dimmed, it blocks out the light, but does nothing about the heat. Sitting next to the window is like sitting next to a radiator.
If you, like me, likes to take pictures/video and you're on the sunny side, you get the sun in your eyes because you have to clear the entire window.
With regular blinds, you have the option of just lifting it enough to point the lens under. Also if you just want to peek out to see what you're flying over you can keep a small gap at the bottom and still enjoy your in-flight movie without the sun in your eyes.
Have been on a 787 several times, but still prefer the 777. (Haven't tried the A350 yet though)
One advantage of being able to lock the electronic shades open is for takeoff and landing. If an emergency egress is needed, one needs to be able to look out the windows to check for height, fire, or debris. Allowing the crew to override the window setting allows that to be enforced.
I flew on one last month and I was speechless. As a lifelong frequent flyer, I think I have been on just about every single aircraft made. Not too many have avoided my ass in it's seats. The 787 was so quiet, so comfortable that after 9 hours in the air, I felt normal. No jet lag, no dehydration, no problems that you typically experience when you step off a plane you've been in for that long.
Pressurized to 6000 feet max, often sea level on short hops!
People used to say "your ass is grass" I always wondered what they meant by that
Have you flown on the A350 yet?
I really appreciate your posts. Believe it or not it helps me sometimes as I am a very anxious flyer. I have a phobia but I still get on the plane but am constantly nervous. Your videos help me sometimes before I fly. Thanks again.
Do you wipe down the trays and other surfaces you touch? How is the leg room? Do all 3 seats recline, how far? Is the ride smoother if you sit in front, behind or on the wing? How fast is the WiFi ? How are the entertainment selections? Any improvements in bathroom design? Galley design? Food cart design, is it ever possible to walk around one? Stable temperature, stable pressure on accent and decent? Did your ears pop? All these questions would be a full "passenger" review.
From a economy passenger standpoint the 9 abreast sitting which most airlines like for obvious reason, makes this aircraft one of the most uncomfortable aircrafts for long haul as the seats are too narrow...(have flown in this 3 times on a ten hour flight).Personally I prefer the A-350.
I don’t know how anyone can fly economy on a long haul flight u get what u pay for. If I can’t get at least business class seat I’ll wait for another flight but then again as an employee i fly for free
@@crazyjhey8050 business class usually cost several times more than standard and for people who just want to go from A to B that's not an option. But it really depends on the airline how bad the standard/economy seats are. Worst I've flown with is by far British Airways - I'm only 187 cm and could barely fit in the seats on a 767 and it was a major exercise to get untangled in order to get up to use the toilet, which were also the absolute smallest Boeing will deliver. And for the long haul across the atlantic those cramped seats shouldn't be legal. Anyone else I've flown with have been way more spacious in comparison.
I love watching the dogs and imagining what they make of their owner and what he's doing. Good videos too, of course!
Yes but Petter, you are obviously so professional as you can totally ignore the gorgeous dog and keep on filming😊
I’ve been on the Dreamliner a lot of time and I love it... my favourite plane!
With Air China there’s no gaming pads under the screen but we have AC power to every seat which is nice if you don’t have USB cord.
I really like that scallop shape on the outerbody of the engines on the 787. It's just aesthetically beautiful.
I liked the B787 that I flew in, its a very quiet aircraft-Reminder it has a better pressurization than a bleed air/conventional airframe which on longer flights makes for a much better environment for crew and passengers.
The composite makeup of the body also allows for higher humidity in the cabin and that makes for a more comfortable ride.
@Random Number idk for sure, but my guess is that without having to worry as much about corrosion like with an aluminum body, they can allow the humidity to get higher for more comfort, without worrying about wearing out the plane faster.
Had traveled on Airbus 380 from Hong Kong to Kuala Lumpur.
Fortunate enough to have a Malaysian Airline Commander as co-passenger. He took all efforts to explain nitty gritty and made my journey memorable.
Technology fascinates me.
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The fully dimmed 787 window gets way darker than that. In fact, it has similar darkening to solar sunglasses (for looking at eclipses), but tinted purple. If you try to take a picture of the sun, your camera perceives the color as purple, instead of blue.
I love the way Lucas had to remind dad to adhere to the safety inspection!!! 😂😂😂
Great video, thanks.
I flew the 787-9 to Johannesburg 2 years ago on Virgin (Premium economy & Upper Class), and the 787-8 this month (British Airways to Durban) in WT+. Very impressed with both flights, and as you say very quiet.
I will be flying across the Atlantic soon. Westbound on a 787-9 and Eastbound on a 787-10. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Absolutely enjoyed this video, Petter! I didn’t know about the window shading option! That’s so cool! Anyways, safe skies Captain as you’re probably back to work 😉
There’s something so satisfying about a buttery smooth landing :)
I remember keeping up with updates around the final 2-3 years of the 787's development - I loved what I saw and couldn't wait to fly on it. Fast forward to 2018 and I got the chance to fly on it as a pax from YYZ to the middle east - best experience on a plane I've ever had. Haven't been on an A350 yet, but hoping it will happen soon enough.
it's great to have your son.... your dogs are nice too.
I have yet to fly on the A350, but I’ve flown on all three variants of the 787, and it’s probably one of the best aircraft I’ve flown in to date.
Yah, I flew it from Oslo-Bangkok and back and it's by far the best aircraft to travel in, by far. It's an 11 hour flight and what I noticed the most was actually after the flight. All my previous long haul made my throat sore and my nose itchy and dry, but after stepping off the 787 I felt completely normal. The higher pressure and higher humidity allows you to arrive in better shape after a long flight and don't feel beat up and hung over like you do from other models. And the reduced noise doesn't hurt either. Not a huge problem, but I'm not a big fan of the windows without shutters. The darkest level isn't dark enough to shut out bright sunlight. I hope they're able to at least get the darkest level 50% darker in newer versions, as sleeping without blocking out the sun completely is harder.
Love the Puppies - - Oh, YES the show too
B787 Dreamliner is awesome .. i fllew from Jakarta-Tokyo with ANA last year
Great to see a video like this from an ACTUAL PILOT!!!!
Beautiful 😍
Bit less noise compared to the Hercules i flew home on lying on a stretcher as i went home for the final time after finishing my military service :)
Berth Ljunggren that ride probably gave your ears a good beating huh? Hopefully you recovered from your injuries. Cheers mate
@@jamesmedina2062 It sure did, the noise level is well high :) i was not injured at least, it was a training medical flight so it was just pretend, but that stretcher is not fit for someone 191cm tall, i had the end of it under my neck and just above the foot, not very comfortable, but it sure beats taking the train for 10+ hours.
Ah man. Herky = ear plugs + head phones!
Thank you for your service to our country.
I flew to Kenya from Amsterdam on a Dreamliner with a female captain and co-pilot. The entire flight was exceptional, aircraft, staff etc. As always, another great video.
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Your sweet Lucas is adorable! I really enjoyed flying with you guys! Thank you for the wonderful video!
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17:57 Babies are still just as noisy as in the older aircraft. :)
I fly regularly on the Dreamliners with Australian Jetstar on their direct Bangkok-Melbourne flights. I love the plane and it is one of the main reasons I will always book with them. They are also one of the cheapest flights and have no stop-overs which are great benefits. Most flights I manage to get an exit row seat which is just behind full sized exit doors making for unlimited legroom.
@Mentour Pilot Petter. I have to ask I am a chef with over 20 years of experience and an aviation enthusiast with 2 young sons. My family love to quiz me, hear me review a restaurant and the service. They also love to try and give their feedback as if they were me. What's it like for you? Your son is older than my boys. You can't 100% turn off being a pilot. I imaging in your head you are making callouts from a passenger seat. I can't turn off being a chef.
Tell me what its like when you are an observer in your own career and your family is with you. How do they respond to it? Thank you, John
I flew in this aircraft for the first time recently. It was United Airlines Flight 1882 LAX-EWR. I was very impressed with the modern amenities the inflight enterainment tech and LED lighting was a nice touch.(Red Eye) Knowing most of the tech specs of the aircraft beforehand i was very impressed with the sheer size of it, and how smooth it was even in light turbulence. It was sooooo quiet and those RR Trent 1000's sounded pretty good spooling up. I would say it biggest drawback was that if you have to fly economy or econ+....good luck. It is so tight and squeezed you can't even stand up straight in your seat without this awkward bend at the knees. The bathrooms were surprisingly big as well as the isle's but man is it tight. I regret not paying the $74USD for an upgrade.
I've been passenger on an almost empty Boeing 787 'Dreamliner' back in 2018 :) couldn't have been more than 10-15 passengers on board from what I counted going onboard and off.
But It was really great, it felt really fast at takeoff, but flight was smooth as silk. I loved it - and still love the Dreamliner of course :) It was a Oslo to Barcelona morning flight, so very nice flight. Great view.
Boeing designed the 787 for 8 across seating. All airlines (except ANA) squeeze 9 across. This should be illegal.
Japan Airlines also uses 2-4-2 seats configuration in B787-8 economy, but yeah... most of other airlines simply don't care.
DSC Y have to get more cattle in there.
I flew a Qantas 787-9 to Melbourne, Australia last year. Very good flight except for the narrowness of the seats! Most narrow seat I ever sat in!
I agree, airlines shouldn't be allowed to install more seats than the plane is designed to hold
If Boeing designs the plane to carry a certain number of people, then the airlines shouldn't be allowed to install more than that number of seats
I'm ok with paying a few dollars extra if it means I will actually get some space between me and the guy in front of me, and to not be almost sitting on top of my neighbor
Sadly, ANA has now switched to 3-3-3 configuration as well. It is not so bad when you fly on their 787-9 due to the 34 " pitch, which at least allows you to stretch your legs. However, if you are a masochist, try flying on their older 787-8 which has the 3-3-3 configuration AND a 31" seat pitch... Say hi to your blood clots from me.
Yea whenever I'm flying international, I always look for A380 flights first, if none are available then I just search by price.
The one and only guy impressed with the window shade NOT operating pre-takeoff-- A pilot.. Love it!
I love this aircraft...i have specifically chosen to fly with this jet on long flights(10.5 hours) . It is in my experience the best jet when in turbulence and cabin atmosphere(ambient lighting, usb connected, window tinting, extra large windows,noise reduction). It feels and looks smart and imparts confidence when flying. It puts a bit of fun into commercial flying. Impressive!!!
I flew with the Aeromexico 787-9 from Madrid to Mexico and back, and indeed the plane is quiet and the air quality is better than - for example - in the 767 or the A330...but that is not sufficient for me as passenger. In the end it is all about how confortable you sit, and the economy class of AM is packed to the extreme, very little space between seats. The plane might be a dreamliner but the 11 and 10 hours I spent in that plane were anything but a dream...I'd rather say a nightmare. What a difference if you fly Emirates economy class in the A380.
vayalobo should have booked premium economy
vayalobo nothing beats the economy class on the A380. I personally think it’s much better than the A350 and 787, more quiet, feels more spacious and a more gentle “ride “.
The A380 is the first airliner where I've actually had more space in an Economy seat than I actually needed. Luxury!
@@shirleytwsw Maybe next time and if $$$ allows
I personally like the A350 better. For me, the A350 is more quiet in flight and there feels to be slightly better space. I tried the Qatar A350 followed by the 787 also with Qatar and the A350 just came around as being a bit more comfortable for me at least but I guess that is purely subjective.
As always, great video ! interesting and informative. Thank You for the effort you put into these posts. I'd like to think that every time my wife and I fly, there is a flight crew as intelligent, professional, well trained, skilled, and experienced as you.
I have not flown on a 787 yet. It's a little silly, but I fell in love with the 787 when the name was revealed, Dreamliner. It gives a sense of hope for a future in which science and technology are used to create a better world instead of destroying it. Such an amazing machine and so much invested in her. Thank you for the video.
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They learned about the virtue of round windows the hard way with the original Comet. Still need a baby cry dampening feature.
For those unfamiliar with the Comet window-issues, there were some mid-air depressurizations that occurred when metal fatigue developed at the only-slightly rounded corners of a ceiling window, which led to the mid-air disintegration of the airframe.
Babies shouldn’t fly imo
Luke Battersby Seriously, it should be a very rare situation, they also have no business in a restaurant. Ever.
Luke Battersby by the way what is that have to do with the comment that you are replying to? Still agree no babies in the air, restaurants, movie theaters and several other places of public accommodation.
Oddly Vickers seemed to know in 1948, the Viscount had (enormous) oval windows.
The seats are supplied by third-parties such as Ricardo, Lear, etc., Boeing/Airbus don't make them. It's possible to have the same-exact seats you see here on an A350. The Airline company orders seating and cabin features separately. For the 787, an airline has to negotiate pricing with Boeing, the engine supplier (GE or RR), and other smaller suppliers (such as the seat suppliers).
Man you are quite a pilot that explains things so well. Congrats
I personally find QR's 787s pretty lacklustre. They're quiet and the cabin conditions are more comfortable, but the BIG boxes under the seats for IFE really impede legroom. I had high expectations considering their economy product in the A388 is nice, but they dropped the ball a bit on their 788s.
JAL's 788s are a different league though...