24 Hours On America's WORST Airline

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  • Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025

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  • @tonyblack2731
    @tonyblack2731 10 месяцев назад +106

    I have flown American all my life. I have never had problems. I flew them just a few weeks ago and was impressed. I was in a wheelchair and they were very accommodating. They even changed my seat on the first flight to make it easier on me. Most of your issues on your flights could happen to any airline at anytime. You knew you were taking a chance when you booked your flights so closely together. And you did get a hotel room and a meal voucher. They seemed to be accommodating. Most airlines are having troubles now and after Covid people in general complain about everything. Just saying.

    • @AznOmega
      @AznOmega 10 месяцев назад +3

      I feel AA is more of a crap shoot, as in you could get a good flight or a bad one. For me, I did have more hits than misses with American, one not as good flight was from Jacksonville to Ontario, partially because why go to Charlotte instead of Dallas, but it was kinda a poor flight for me.

    • @Dan.d649
      @Dan.d649 10 месяцев назад +2

      To me, American couldn't be any worse than Delta or United. I flew on American and they took good care of me when I flew on them. I took United also and they were good too. However, Delta, I was not impressed with them at all.

    • @DrSeuss-nv9hw
      @DrSeuss-nv9hw 10 месяцев назад +8

      I agree, completely, with your comment. This is HIS FAULT. When you gamble with short connections (ORD in the winter😵‍💫), knowing that you have a one-shot, international connection, don't complain when you miss it due to poor planning. If you want to be certain that you make that international flight, go to LA the day before and get a hotel. Either that, or leave Toronto earlier in the day.

    • @brianshaughnessy4020
      @brianshaughnessy4020 10 месяцев назад +4

      Tony Black, I agree with you, American has always treated me well. United is the absolute worst.

    • @DesignerDrew
      @DesignerDrew 10 месяцев назад +3

      Me too I've been flying american alot recently but I haven't had a problem

  • @ericstruk
    @ericstruk  10 месяцев назад +238

    I wonder how long it will take for me to get blacklisted from an airline... which should I fly next?

    • @Anson240
      @Anson240 10 месяцев назад +28

      you should fly emirates!

    • @JacobThatGuy1
      @JacobThatGuy1 10 месяцев назад +16

      Southwest Airlines!

    • @Cod3nameHurricane
      @Cod3nameHurricane 10 месяцев назад +7

      ​@@Anson240I think he said he was gonna fly Emirates First Class

    • @Mr_IGotThis1234
      @Mr_IGotThis1234 10 месяцев назад +6

      Southwest

    • @samixzyy
      @samixzyy 10 месяцев назад +10

      LOT Polish Airlines

  • @tonytrianzi
    @tonytrianzi 10 месяцев назад +110

    Your politeness despite constant stress is admirable! Kudos to you.

    • @ericstruk
      @ericstruk  10 месяцев назад +39

      at the end of the day it isn't the crew / pilot or ground staff who cause a plane to break down and they're human too, so I always try to be as nice as possible since I know they are also stressed. I swear when I am on my own as you saw when I was walking over but never to the people since they already need to deal with angry people so often

    • @TheAvgeekClan
      @TheAvgeekClan 10 месяцев назад +5

      Man wrote an entire paragraph this dude is amazing

    • @beatlesfan2884
      @beatlesfan2884 10 месяцев назад +3

      @@ericstrukI flew on American from London to Philly and the experience was pretty good for me

    • @ThePolaroid669
      @ThePolaroid669 9 месяцев назад +2

      self induced stress.

    • @smlhenryfriends3074
      @smlhenryfriends3074 2 месяца назад +1

      @ericstruck I don’t no why people think that they’re the worst rated airline in this year I flew them from Boston to Charlotte and then Charlotte to Florida had a very good experience

  • @MxnrEditz
    @MxnrEditz 10 месяцев назад +13

    I really appreciate how you are mindful towards other people on the flight and you are quiet so you don’t trouble everyone and if something is like annoying like that guy sitting next to you without permission, you just do a voiceover.❤

  • @CadetClark1996
    @CadetClark1996 10 месяцев назад +8

    From a passenger inflight experience perspective, I was disappointed to learn that American Airlines would discontinue their Personal (in-seat) TVs for all but their long-haul wide-body aircraft, but AA still has decent service and great pilots and flight attendants!

    • @michaelvoight3986
      @michaelvoight3986 7 месяцев назад +1

      This is pretty similar to what you see on most other domestic flights from the others. I bring a tablet, and AA streams a lot of content, even on small planes.

  • @kamilatheswag
    @kamilatheswag 10 месяцев назад +15

    I think it’s a good thing they checked the fuel tanks and refueling before takeoff. Maybe it was stressful waiting, but they are just ensuring your safety ❤

  • @robh748
    @robh748 10 месяцев назад +144

    In American's defense, you flew through Chicago on the coldest day of the year (January 15). My guess is that you would have made it out of Chicago and not missed your connection in LA had the weather been normal.

    • @Beau_iself
      @Beau_iself 9 месяцев назад +14

      He also complains about having multiple flights but he chose to have multiple flights. There are other options available.

    • @Thatonefortnitekiddavid
      @Thatonefortnitekiddavid 9 месяцев назад +5

      @@Beau_iselfwhen did he complain about that?

    • @JETBLUEAIRA321
      @JETBLUEAIRA321 9 месяцев назад +8

      American Airlines for me is the worst airline ever to board

    • @susiearviso3032
      @susiearviso3032 8 месяцев назад +2

      Some people just find it hard.

    • @brookeintheair
      @brookeintheair 8 месяцев назад

      Don't have that issue on United

  • @ESUSAMEX
    @ESUSAMEX 10 месяцев назад +9

    I will never understand why so many reviewers seem to long for and want airplane food. I always just want a free Coke and a snack. Many years ago airlines used to have cold cut sandwiches with mayo and everything else on the side. That was the good old days for me because when airlines try to get gourmet, they really blow it and get it wrong.
    With over 200 flights in my travel history, I always look for cheaper flights and no frills. A snack and Coke is fine to hold me over until I land and get a real meal. I also do think in-flight entertainment is better than using a phone. I never use my phone. I shut it off once I get on the plane. Why do so many people need to be connected all the time?

  • @YamiPheonix531
    @YamiPheonix531 10 месяцев назад +110

    13:56. Ouch!!! “I found the safety pamphlet, which is important because this plane is a Boeing”. Such sophisticated savagery for Boeing’s safety and quality problems with their airplanes.

    • @ericstruk
      @ericstruk  10 месяцев назад +29

      if they take me out just know I didnt do it myself

    • @THEREALLOXY
      @THEREALLOXY 10 месяцев назад +10

      @@ericstruk🤣🤣🤣 My dad is a pilot and has survived many Boeing planes and he told me to not trust Boeing lol also I have a question have you ever flown a Boeing 747

    • @Avgeek7378
      @Avgeek7378 10 месяцев назад +2

      You definitely need da safety card for a Boeing plane lol

    • @DiaviceCat
      @DiaviceCat 10 месяцев назад +2

      ​@@ericstruklucky u on a 787 I will say those almost always have entertainment like if u fly tui and end up on the 787 ur gonna reveiw it

    • @KensoranAV
      @KensoranAV 10 месяцев назад +2

      Well I'll only be concerned if the plane is brand new

  • @reedberry
    @reedberry 10 месяцев назад +6

    American really is the worst. I flew from L.A. To Minnesota and was told by a woman with a bad attitude at the gate that I would have to check my carry-on because the overhead compartments were full. I complied, but when I got on the plane I noticed that most of the overhead bins had plenty of available space for carry-ons. Then, of course, when I got off the plane and claimed my bag, one of the wheels on my NEW roller bag had been broken by the gorillas at the airport.

    • @markf8626
      @markf8626 8 месяцев назад

      Things happen with airlines bud

  • @N1StarfighterPilot
    @N1StarfighterPilot 10 месяцев назад +50

    13:58 bro insulted Boeing in any way possible 😂

  • @anthonystrains1672
    @anthonystrains1672 10 месяцев назад +3

    I feel bad you had to do this, however your videos are very well made and I enjoyed every second of them!

    • @MyloHasAlife
      @MyloHasAlife 10 месяцев назад +1

      You should get pinned!

    • @leebajossy7116
      @leebajossy7116 7 месяцев назад

      ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Zach_W01
    @Zach_W01 10 месяцев назад +87

    I never comment on videos, but something about this one fueled my fire 😂 just with that first flight, it was on a CRJ200 which has tiny overhead bins that can’t accommodate anyone’s carry-on sized bags. Also booking a 30 minute layover in ORD is insane. Idk, it just seems like some of these issues are more of a result of poor planning, rather than problems on AA’s part. Also that first flight was operated by Air Wisconsin, so it’s also not really fair to put it in an AA video. Idk, just some observations 🤷🏼‍♂️

    • @ericstruk
      @ericstruk  10 месяцев назад +14

      tbh I just sent it with the booking since #1 it was incredibly cheap and #2 I knew it would be fun for content

    • @chrisbungostudios
      @chrisbungostudios 10 месяцев назад +13

      Excellent points. Anyone who's traveled more than just casually knows not to book such a tight connection. AND not to book a THIRD flight all on the same day.

    • @johnniemayhem
      @johnniemayhem 9 месяцев назад +8

      Good point about the first flight. Delta Connection, American Eagle, etc are not operated by the big name airline, they are all operated by smaller companies, Air Wisconsin, Republic, etc.

    • @floridaactor
      @floridaactor 9 месяцев назад +14

      @@ericstruk "Fun for content"?? At the expense of American Airlines. I think your motive is quite clear now.

    • @timsmothers8740
      @timsmothers8740 8 месяцев назад +6

      Exactly he set himself up for failure. Let.him spend a day in the other sides shoes.

  • @bowlingmaster1111_YT
    @bowlingmaster1111_YT 6 месяцев назад +10

    Eric, I know why the American Airline’s jet is so loud, it’s because jets can get into very high speeds like 950km, so when it reaches that speed, it will get very loud

    • @SkyFlyHigh123
      @SkyFlyHigh123 6 месяцев назад +2

      That's true

    • @yixnorb5971
      @yixnorb5971 6 месяцев назад +1

      Takeoff and landing are the loudest because the plane is fighting gravity.

  • @Andrew-sv6zq
    @Andrew-sv6zq 10 месяцев назад +8

    I enjoyed your video, but you are flying in the middle of winter and there are a lot of delays caused by the weather. I am a Gold level status member on AA and yes, I have been on delayed flights too and missed a few. They did put you up for the night. You should have bought travel insurance. If you have a delay over 4 hours, they pay you back the price of your ticket and any out of pocket expenses. AA is no different then Delta, Air Canada, United, or any other airline. Shit happens. You just have to deal with it. The 787 that you flew on to NZ, they are not a nice as the A350.

  • @matthewgaming5984
    @matthewgaming5984 10 месяцев назад +37

    Eric
    I wanted to say thank you for your awesome airline reviews. Your videos are super cool! You work really hard to make them great and it really pays off. I love how you show us what it’s like to fly with lots of different airlines everywhere! It’s like going on a bid adventure with you!
    From your biggest fan

    • @thewubmachine840
      @thewubmachine840 10 месяцев назад +2

      I WANT MORE AITLINES

    • @ahaanshah-u3x
      @ahaanshah-u3x 10 месяцев назад +4

      W

    • @ericstruk
      @ericstruk  10 месяцев назад +7

      Glad you like them! This means a lot

    • @matthewgaming5984
      @matthewgaming5984 10 месяцев назад +2

      Thnks

    • @Mesh_potato
      @Mesh_potato 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@ericstruk why is your voice on youtube.com/@SimplifiedThings?feature=shared
      I am not tripping

  • @billfly2186
    @billfly2186 10 месяцев назад +44

    A seasoned traveler would have booked morning flights, much less chance of delays. People want cheap fares and first class service and comfort - there's no such thing. Flying AA is no better or worse than any other airline. This guy was just looking for things to whine about.

    • @mrjackharbour
      @mrjackharbour 9 месяцев назад +1

      Yep, always fy early in the morning, more slack is available to make up for delays.

    • @nickalvizo
      @nickalvizo 2 месяца назад

      To be fair who wouldn’t want cheaper fares

    • @USMEUSAF
      @USMEUSAF 6 дней назад

      Right. Shame of a human being.

  • @chrisbungostudios
    @chrisbungostudios 10 месяцев назад +16

    So... you got me to watch the entire video due to the title. Absolutely nothing awful at all as it pertains to American Airlines. The first flight (the "it was so loud" plane) was on a CRJ (Canadian plane) which likely was flown by SkyWest or Air Wisconsin. That plane has likely rotated between UA and AA over the years. So.... nothing about it making AA "more awful" than what you would have had on UA or DL. Your Chicago issue was weather related. I can guarantee United and Delta were having the same issues at ORD at that time. As for seat pitch... you paid for economy. You're going to get anywhere from 30 to 32 inches of pitch on UA, DL or AA. And... they all use those same slimline seats. And the bathroom on the (I presume) 737 is just as small as what you'll get on UA and DL. Why didn't you spend a little more and at least get one of the Main Cabin Extra seats? You've got more legroom there. Finally... it is never a good idea to do THREE flights in one day with the last one being an intercontinental flight. It's always a good idea to give yourself a one day buffer before that intercontinental flight. Lesson learned I hope. Oh, and your LAX hotel - that Sheraton is a very nice hotel. If AA wanted to treat you in a truly awful manner, they would have put you up in the La Quinta across from the Westin a little further down the street. One final thing, just for reference: DL came in best for on time performance in 2023 at 84%, AA came in at #3 at 80%. The worst? Air Canada at 63%.

  • @LuvvAviation
    @LuvvAviation 10 месяцев назад +10

    You really cannot blame American as a bad airline. I mean yes I once thought this airline sucked, but after flying with them for over 5 years and around twice a year you cannot blame them. The lack of delays is for our own safety, and sometimes its not our fault. I once flew Jetblue and we got stuck in Boston sitting in the plane for 4 hours after another 3 hour delay at the gate. Stuff like this isnt the airline, but it is extremely frustrating.

  • @ItsLiamRobloxVids
    @ItsLiamRobloxVids 10 месяцев назад +4

    I went on an American Airlines 737 over the summer of 2023, and it definately was not bad at all. Especially since I am very tiny, i had a lot of room. Overall, it was a nice experience, i didn't miss any flights, and it was all good. The flight attendants were nice aswell.

  • @calvinvance3399
    @calvinvance3399 10 месяцев назад +264

    Dude idk why people think American airlines is so bad I've flown them lots of times and every time I've flown them I've had a good flight and experience

    • @Fishstick_army129
      @Fishstick_army129 10 месяцев назад +20

      Fr me and my mom never had problems with them

    • @siseneG9966
      @siseneG9966 9 месяцев назад +12

      I travel extensively for my job and use American 75% of the time. Very rarely do I experience any issues. Can't say the same for the other 25%.

    • @AvvrYT243
      @AvvrYT243 9 месяцев назад +6

      Same

    • @andreasundrum783
      @andreasundrum783 9 месяцев назад +12

      American Airlines is the best😊

    • @mikerusby
      @mikerusby 8 месяцев назад +3

      same with ryanair, i have travelled on them 3 times, they were fine

  • @stephenmackler9937
    @stephenmackler9937 9 месяцев назад +2

    As a former airline employee he does have a clue as to 0:15 the worse flight ever. Yes there were some operational issues but they did take care of him. Yes legroom is an issue in any aircraft of most US carriers. You need to buy those seats that have more space. The bottom line he arrived SAFELY to his planned destination. The hiccups he experienced certainly do not make AA or any airline the WORSE EVER. Not a fair assessment. When he said his LAX-SYD was his longest flight then my impression he’s no travel expert.

  • @VRailfanGuy
    @VRailfanGuy 10 месяцев назад +16

    13:58 is where I couldnt handle it😂😂😂

    • @ericstruk
      @ericstruk  10 месяцев назад +6

      facts

    • @VRailfanGuy
      @VRailfanGuy 10 месяцев назад +3

      @@ericstruk for real LOLZ, Airbus fans here

    • @Grayson831
      @Grayson831 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@ericstrukI always fly on American Airlines 👁️👄👁️

    • @dillingerdashiell
      @dillingerdashiell 10 месяцев назад +1

      At least its a 787 not the missing bolts plane AKA the 737❤

  • @scavengerrx1906
    @scavengerrx1906 10 месяцев назад +6

    Alright, here’s my AA story:
    I was going to Lima Peru to visit family about 2 years ago and it is a 8-10 hour flight from New York and I don’t remember what plane we were on but it had a 3x3x3 seat configuration. When we got on, the plane was delayed 30 minutes, dirty, and on a about 8 hour flight had no flight entertainment and only had entertainment through their website which barely worked. Once they gave us dinner all they had was very cold bread with egg and nothing else, which they just tossed around. A lot of other Peruvians were on the flight and I remember one family was complaining since the service was terrible. Once that flight was over, my family decided to never fly American ever again

    • @WesternOregonRailfan
      @WesternOregonRailfan 7 месяцев назад

      777 or 787

    • @kristhefirst
      @kristhefirst 7 месяцев назад

      @@WesternOregonRailfan he/she said he/she didn’t remember

    • @WesternOregonRailfan
      @WesternOregonRailfan 7 месяцев назад

      @@kristhefirst It depends what year because American Airlines had the 777, 787 and 767. American retired the 767 in 2020.

    • @jorgitosertanejo
      @jorgitosertanejo 6 месяцев назад

      @@WesternOregonRailfanand the 330 was also retired in 2020

    • @NotYanisYanis
      @NotYanisYanis 3 месяца назад

      ​@WesternOregonRailfan on American Airlines 777 or 787 it is IFE screens
      I think he was on a 767 or a 757

  • @Elijah-d8q
    @Elijah-d8q 10 месяцев назад +28

    yay new video. Also, in defense of American Airlines, the crj200 that you were on was first meant to be a private jet but then airlines wanted it as a regional jet after it was produced so they had to quickly put seats in it and hand it off to airlines.

    • @avgeekguy
      @avgeekguy 10 месяцев назад +2

      Plus, American Airlines doesn’t even operate

    • @cassiemyersconcertvids
      @cassiemyersconcertvids 10 месяцев назад +3

      Which is also why he had to gate check his bag to Chicago. The CRJ200, as noted, has absolutely zero room for roller boards.

    • @Enderfanwalmartripoffs
      @Enderfanwalmartripoffs 10 месяцев назад

      @@avgeekguywhat?

    • @Kyle-lt8dc
      @Kyle-lt8dc 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@EnderfanwalmartripoffsIt’s a regional flight operated by a different carrier contracted by American Airlines with their branding. It’s not actually an AA crew and pilots operating the plane.

    • @Enderfanwalmartripoffs
      @Enderfanwalmartripoffs 10 месяцев назад

      @@Kyle-lt8dc ok

  • @brentsummers7377
    @brentsummers7377 6 месяцев назад +1

    Great trip report! I think part of the problem with your connections is related to the airline booking websites. In many cases these show almost impossibly short connections. For example 1 hr 30 when a domestic terminal is at least a 10 minute walk to international. Then you have to go through security and get to your gate. If there are any delays you'll miss your flight or your checked bag might not make it. I don't fly very often but I always prefer direct flights or a connection of 3 plus hours.

  • @Myreky29
    @Myreky29 10 месяцев назад +4

    I fly American Airlines almost every time. I’m an AAdvantage member. Like 95% of the flights I’ve been on are on time and the planes are fairly clean. Besides the jet, almost every plane had in flight entertainment on the seats, but most planes don’t have it anymore after Covid.

    • @jimmyv5730
      @jimmyv5730 8 месяцев назад

      Delta still has in flight entertainment, they will even give you free ear buds.

  • @torontolifebrokers
    @torontolifebrokers 8 месяцев назад +147

    1 like = 1 squat I’m serious

  • @ecclestonsangel
    @ecclestonsangel 10 месяцев назад +7

    American will NEVER tell you why they are delayed. They don't think you deserve to know. And most of the time, the staff is incredibly rude, and they really do treat you like cattle. The last time I flew American was eight years ago. I'm in a wheelchair, but they flung me around like a piece of luggage.. I've never flown them again. When I travel anywhere, no matter how long the trip, I fly Delta. They have the most comfortable seats, the nicest flight crew, and they have the best on-time flights out of any other airline, You've flown with the worst, now fly the best!

    • @mar1812
      @mar1812 10 месяцев назад +2

      Agreed. I try to avoid them because the in flight crew is groggy and indifferent. Flat out rude at times.

  • @XinranLi-u6d
    @XinranLi-u6d 7 месяцев назад

    I’m not a native speaker and I just moved to the us several months before. I’m so grateful to listening Eric’s videos that my listening ability has been improved a lot 😊😊😊!!! And I used to be a flight attendant before, u make me back many memories ❤

  • @Davyjones777yt
    @Davyjones777yt 10 месяцев назад +9

    However many likes this video gets, I will do one sit up

    • @ari_29971
      @ari_29971 10 месяцев назад +1

      1 like :)

  • @caiusoof
    @caiusoof 10 месяцев назад +1

    Bro has been in an airport/airplane longer than his own house at this point ☠️

  • @DrSeuss-nv9hw
    @DrSeuss-nv9hw 10 месяцев назад +20

    You gave yourself a short connection at ORD, knowing that you have an international connection? That part of this is your fault, due to poor planning. You should have flown into LAX the day before. Then you're not having to bet that everything goes perfectly for you. If you were to drive from Toronto to Chicago to Los Angeles, could you guarantee an arrival time, in LA, +/- 1 hour? Too many things can go wrong in the real world. In the airline world this means weather(delays + holding), mechanicals, personnel issues, computer systems malfunctions, passengers getting ill (inflight) causing diversions, etc.

    • @phildavenport4150
      @phildavenport4150 8 месяцев назад +1

      We caught a connecting flight from to Montreal to Halifax in late December one year, with Air Canada. Holdup was due to the entire contents of the water truck freezing solid. Don't get that in Australia, but it sure was educational for us. Minus 10, then wind chill on top.

    • @paulengel7789
      @paulengel7789 8 месяцев назад +1

      My question was why didn't he use Star Alliance carriers. Both UA and AC fly nonstop from Toronto to either LAX or SFO, and then connect to Air New Zealand to Auckland, or, even better, just take UA all the way through, via SFO or LAX and eliminate ORD altogether. I thought maybe he had status on AA but I doubt it since he was stuck in the back of the plane. Maybe the price differential was substantial.

  • @chuanguan9419
    @chuanguan9419 10 месяцев назад

    Let’s appreciate how Eric makes his videos so good about comparing airlines to another. ❤😊

  • @Astrogamezz
    @Astrogamezz 10 месяцев назад +3

    Hey Eric, thanks for coming to New Zealand!

  • @IndywithMC
    @IndywithMC 10 месяцев назад +2

    Flight #1 - American Eagle (Air Wisconsin)(AA 6086)(Last scheduled flight was on 4 March 2024)
    Aircraft: (Bombardier or Mitsubishi) CRJ-200LR
    Powered by: Two GE CF34-3B1 engines
    Flight #2 - American Airlines [AA 2014 (I think)]
    Aircraft: Boeing 737-823
    Powered by: Two CFM56-7B24 engines
    Economy Class seats are the Collins Meridian seat.
    Flight #3 - American Airlines [AA 83 (I think)](Last scheduled flight to Auckland was on 1 March 2024, due to being Seasonal)
    Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
    Powered by: Two GEnx-1B74/75 engines
    Economy Class seats are the Safran 5751 slimline seat.

  • @lakakarel
    @lakakarel 10 месяцев назад +17

    Your videos are always so good! Glad to see uou upload!

    • @ericstruk
      @ericstruk  10 месяцев назад +9

      Glad you like them!

    • @joeylego6722
      @joeylego6722 10 месяцев назад

      @@ericstrukhave you ever been to a nj airport?

    • @kodah_YT
      @kodah_YT 10 месяцев назад

      ​@ericstruk fly jetb2 next!

  • @yulflywithcaleb
    @yulflywithcaleb 6 дней назад

    In my personal opinion, it' s always good to give yourself one to two hours in case of unexpected delays. Thanks for sharing your experience.

  • @Merv07
    @Merv07 10 месяцев назад +11

    Bro did BOEING dirty on 13:57

    • @ericstruk
      @ericstruk  10 месяцев назад +1

      ahahahahah

    • @VictorLopez-eo6tw
      @VictorLopez-eo6tw 10 месяцев назад

      A person who likes Airbus

    • @Merv07
      @Merv07 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@VictorLopez-eo6twIt's my own decision

  • @_christianpak
    @_christianpak 10 месяцев назад +1

    I tried American last December from LAX to HND, where I picked the last roll of the B787. Although it was very noisy and crowded, they had unexpectedly large seat room + 2 seats at the last few rolls. Overall the crews were awesome!! I would give a try with American next time!

    • @AznOmega
      @AznOmega 10 месяцев назад +2

      Honestly American is more of a crap shoot than others in my opinion. You can get good ones or bad ones.
      As for the no IFE screens, IIRC, only Delta and JetBlue (and maybe others) have IFE screens/TVs. The other US-based airlines removed them.

    • @chrisbungostudios
      @chrisbungostudios 10 месяцев назад

      Right. If you must fly in economy and you're planning a leisure trip, book as far in advance as possible and take a look at the seat map. Those last rows with the 2 seats across instead of 3 seats across make a big difference.

  • @Walt78
    @Walt78 10 месяцев назад +15

    Don’t get me wrong. But it seems that when someone comes with biased opinions and expects the worse, it’s exactly what he gets.
    And, a little bit of advice from a former AA employee: program your flights with not-so-tight connections. Things like the one you went through might come often, so, try to schedule your flights in advance so you can get the better schedules with more ample connecting times.

    • @andyhinds542
      @andyhinds542 8 месяцев назад

      That's not so easy if you book flights though a third party. I booked flights a year ago to fly to Dallas from the UK to see the eclipse this year. Instead of direct flights that weren't available, I was booked London Heathrow to Dallas via Frankfurt with Lufthansa. Only about an hour to catch the connecting flight. Back via Toronto with Air Canada. Thankfully, I made all the flights with little hassle but I was not happy about it initially.

    • @Walt78
      @Walt78 8 месяцев назад

      @@andyhinds542Well, that’s why, as an experienced former employee at American (undoubtedly my best times in my productive life. I spent 15 years there), I strongly suggest to go directly with the airline rather than travel agents or booking sites. Trust me, if you go with the airline directly, you’ll get the right stuff with no hidden tricks.

    • @thefitnesslife4988
      @thefitnesslife4988 8 месяцев назад

      AA is the worst. You speaking from a employee point of view, not a paying customer. Of course you look at it differently as they take care of their employees. Tell me how good they are once you've been left stranded with a child in a airport for 3 days.

    • @Walt78
      @Walt78 8 месяцев назад +2

      @@thefitnesslife4988 all I can say is that the poster came with a biased attitude, and he attracted the “bad vibe”.
      If you go without having preconceived thoughts, your experience will be basically as it happens.
      Too bad you had this experience with AA (I clearly stated that I no longer work there and it was a job I cherished and enjoyed for 15 years). I had good experiences as well as bad ones. It’s just life.

    • @millie2587
      @millie2587 4 месяца назад

      ⁠@@Walt78 exactly as “paying customers” you don’t see what the employees go through and a lot of the time issues are on them and in his videos he has a mindset of everything bad and that will just attract bad things.

  • @GermanFEDOROV-fz2og
    @GermanFEDOROV-fz2og 6 месяцев назад +1

    IDK at all 🤷🏿‍♂️ For me, American Airlines is the best I fly ‘em almost all the times I need to get somewhere and I absolutely enjoy the behavior of crew, entertainment systems, food and beverage etc. 😁

  • @AVikhyat
    @AVikhyat 10 месяцев назад +7

    This guy is my favorite airline review youtuber Keep up the good work Eric!! I loved the video :)

    • @lv4077
      @lv4077 8 месяцев назад

      Thanks Mom

    • @AVikhyat
      @AVikhyat 8 месяцев назад

      @@lv4077 bro im a boy im not your mother wth man

    • @lv4077
      @lv4077 8 месяцев назад

      @@AVikhyat Apparently you’re sarcasm impaired.

    • @lv4077
      @lv4077 8 месяцев назад

      @@AVikhyat Bro? What are you 15? English must not be your first language.

    • @AVikhyat
      @AVikhyat 8 месяцев назад

      @@lv4077 nope english is my first languauge and i am 14

  • @Cod3nameHurricane
    @Cod3nameHurricane 10 месяцев назад +2

    Man, you shouldnt be taking the horrible airlines every time so we know if we should use it every time. You deserve business class flights. I hope your channel can grow more, your really one of the greatest youtuber ever!

    • @ericstruk
      @ericstruk  10 месяцев назад +3

      don't worry, I have filmed a bunch of business / first class vids and I just need to edit them

    • @binhanpenrose-do6702
      @binhanpenrose-do6702 10 месяцев назад

      @@ericstrukyayyyy

    • @binhanpenrose-do6702
      @binhanpenrose-do6702 10 месяцев назад

      @@ericstrukyayyyyyyyyy

  • @Mishastrains
    @Mishastrains 10 месяцев назад +7

    Eric u should go on Turkish airlines I been on them like a couple days ago and they were cool!!!! Also I really like ur videos!!!!!!!

    • @ericstruk
      @ericstruk  10 месяцев назад +6

      just flew them the other day! video will be coming out later on

    • @Mishastrains
      @Mishastrains 10 месяцев назад +2

      Ok!!!!​@@ericstruk

    • @Irakliiscool111
      @Irakliiscool111 9 месяцев назад +1

      Oh I did not know that you would go to turkÿe by the way your videos are the best

  • @Pilot_Karim
    @Pilot_Karim 8 месяцев назад +2

    An American Airlines 737-800 with new cabin but old windows is strange 😮😮

  • @TheSkysTheLimitAviation
    @TheSkysTheLimitAviation 10 месяцев назад +21

    “And in the pouch down below I found the safety card which is important since this is a Boeing” 💀💀💀

    • @ericstruk
      @ericstruk  10 месяцев назад +6

      not my fault they're crashing atm LOL

    • @DashCamDR
      @DashCamDR 10 месяцев назад +1

      That line hahahahah🤣

    • @aayan157
      @aayan157 9 месяцев назад

      A soon as he said that I came to comments to check comments exactly like this 💀💀💀

  • @zarilol6999
    @zarilol6999 22 часа назад

    Man i cant believe 3 years ago you were doing Minecraft videos, now your doing traveling videos. Just wanna say you improved so much.

  • @georgecoons6872
    @georgecoons6872 10 месяцев назад +3

    the 1983 TWA L1011 had all kinds of room and large padded seats.

    • @Ccyawn123
      @Ccyawn123 8 месяцев назад +1

      L1011s were the best!

  • @dylandunman6412
    @dylandunman6412 8 месяцев назад

    14:07 “in the back of the seat you find the safety pamphlet, which is important because it’s a BOEING” 😂😂😂 shots fired, man down!!!

  • @Epicbacon50
    @Epicbacon50 10 месяцев назад +8

    EPIC!!!! VIDEO

  • @therealadamplayz5752
    @therealadamplayz5752 3 месяца назад +1

    I flew on American recently and my flight got delayed for 8+ hours. All we got in compensation was a $10 meal voucher. It was barely enough for a coffee.

  • @FFEMTB08
    @FFEMTB08 10 месяцев назад +18

    You chose tight layover windows… that’s on you.

  • @HighGaming_Official
    @HighGaming_Official 10 месяцев назад +1

    Hi i really like your content and u inspired me to make aviation content so thank you. 😄

  • @travelboy18
    @travelboy18 10 месяцев назад +3

    I thought the worst would be spirit.

    • @chrisbungostudios
      @chrisbungostudios 10 месяцев назад

      It is, though their pilots and maintenance are top notch.

  • @spation1430
    @spation1430 10 месяцев назад +1

    This was a very well made video, I've also been to New Zeeland but I departed from Dubai and the flight lasted for 16 hours, so I understand the feeling of seeing the beautiful land at the ariving😂

  • @ΒαγγέληςΠιτέλος
    @ΒαγγέληςΠιτέλος 10 месяцев назад +4

    you have to travel the best european airline for me aegean airlines

    • @Aviationjourneys
      @Aviationjourneys 10 месяцев назад

      Aegean airlines 🇬🇷 🇬🇷 🇬🇷

  • @manuelvalencia9407
    @manuelvalencia9407 9 месяцев назад

    You're one of my favorite airllne review youtubers next to Josh Cahill. Keep up the great work!

  • @aidendrake8635
    @aidendrake8635 10 месяцев назад +4

    Bro I hate to break it to you but you just have terrible luck with these airlines. I’ve been going on American forever and they have been amazing great seats great service and no delays and everyone that I’ve met said that this was a great airline.

  • @MaherMazlan
    @MaherMazlan 10 месяцев назад

    Glad to see you post again. Your the best airline reviewer. I am so lucky to have you.

  • @ryancleland809
    @ryancleland809 10 месяцев назад +34

    1 like=1 kfc

  • @darthgrundle2349
    @darthgrundle2349 8 месяцев назад +1

    The technology has been with us for over 75 years. What do you think takes your bank deposit in a split second to the teller in the bank drive through?

  • @floridaactor
    @floridaactor 9 месяцев назад +5

    I believe you set this up to be a bad flight. You scheduled very short connections which is unreasonable, especially when you're connecting twice. Your choice of departure time from your original city was not the smartest move. You should have scheduled an early flight out of Toronto and planned on a long layover in Los Angeles. Early morning flights have less chance of delays. What you did made for a frustrating experience, but again I believe you designed it that way. Clearly, you are not well-traveled and should not be considered a reliable source for reviewing an airline. A final note...my airline of choice is United...I do not work for American.

    • @AvvrYT243
      @AvvrYT243 9 месяцев назад +1

      I have flown American many times and I believe eive he is treating them unfairly

    • @ellyharper1592
      @ellyharper1592 8 месяцев назад

      Oversized carryon? Not good.

  • @johnabsoluteforce926
    @johnabsoluteforce926 7 месяцев назад

    Ive been Executive Platinum for years on American and was CK for two years. I must be incredibly blessed. because I've had really good experiences on AA. I've flown all over Asia, Australia, and New Zealand on multiple airlines. I've always looked forward to traveling first class to those places. I only flew once in coach internationally and wouldn't do it again unless absolutely forced to. Some advice though... when flying international expect your connecting flights to be delayed. give yourself plenty of time, dress in layers , it can get cold. Take your own water, and buy after security. Take Noise cancelling head phones. if you can ...have a layover in Hawaii!

  • @phillycheese954
    @phillycheese954 9 месяцев назад +23

    You booked three flights with tight layovers with no knowledge about how airlines or aviation works so then you complain 😭

  • @colonial6452
    @colonial6452 9 месяцев назад +1

    If you want a heavy snack, you have to buy it on US domestic carriers. I have flown American several times to the Caribbean with no delays, poor service or delays.

  • @gabrieltshuma9624
    @gabrieltshuma9624 10 месяцев назад +4

    I just started watching the video!

  • @FluxifyOffical
    @FluxifyOffical 5 месяцев назад +1

    It’s so unhygienic 2:40
    And the cabin crew didn’t even communicate

  • @Thatdudecrow
    @Thatdudecrow 10 месяцев назад +2

    When I clicked on the video, i told myself "Eric, you already reviewed spirit!"

  • @judygeorge9696
    @judygeorge9696 10 месяцев назад +2

    16:04 bro the sunrise is so amazing 😢

  • @smlhenryfriends3074
    @smlhenryfriends3074 Месяц назад

    This year I’m flying American to LaGuardia and to RSW I don’t know why they say people say they’re bad. I’ve had a great time with American. The crew on board are unreal alert super nice.

  • @jeffminor1583
    @jeffminor1583 8 месяцев назад +1

    Come on, seriously? I sense a new human with very little life experience if any. I am a picky sob and I’ve flown American for decades. Over the last 2 years, it still is decent service and equipment, better than nearly all other US based airlines.

    • @kathleencolwell8947
      @kathleencolwell8947 8 месяцев назад

      Complete agree. Not only did this silly little whiner did not enumerate anything specifically about AA, he demonstrates a frighteningly low life experience. He is a great example of a little charter member of the entitled snowflake generation.
      “It’s so cold…I had to walk to the other side of the airport…the seat was so uncomfortable”. Boo-hoo -hoo.
      I am a sixty-six year old whose father filed for Eastern Airlines (a great airline before Frank Bormann and ALPA ran it into the ground). I have flown a lot.
      Flying has changed along with the rest of the world. I have always flown Delta, never American and I’m pretty sure this is true across the board.
      🎉it is no longer the luxury it used to be.
      BTW, just a little hint; when making a connection, check your bag(s) to your final destination. It usually costs less than the price of a decent hotel and saves you the aggregation of dragging your two weeks of vacay clothes down from the overhead bins while the rest of us wait at the gate.

  • @HawaiianRyanPLAYZ
    @HawaiianRyanPLAYZ 10 месяцев назад

    You just know its a great day when Eric posts

  • @stephenmackler9937
    @stephenmackler9937 9 месяцев назад +2

    First flight is actually american eagle and he should have clarified that. The service in main cabin/coach is pretty standard. Carry on gate check on those planes are standard. They did explain the problem and excessive cold weather causes problems

  • @EChan-i7v
    @EChan-i7v 5 месяцев назад

    Parents : Do you want to take American, United or Delta.
    Me : How much do they cost?
    Parents : United is 1,000, Delta is 1,300, and American is 900.
    Me : Okay. United.
    Parents : Why?
    Me : This video explains why.

  • @JTWorld294
    @JTWorld294 10 дней назад +1

    I have no idea where the f*** I'm going😂

  • @jeffredelfs8119
    @jeffredelfs8119 10 месяцев назад +2

    I think your video was over the top. American Airlines has one of the newest fleets in the United States, and I have always found their service to be impeccable. I think you’re doing a hatchet job just to attract more viewers

    • @sunshinepleasants344
      @sunshinepleasants344 9 месяцев назад

      I totally disagree.. 5 flights cancelled, ✈️ the plane that we were taken off of no outlets worked, sat there for 4 hours before they deborded us.
      No flights to my destination. Had to leave sfo to go to s.j.
      No food voucher, no offer to pay my transportation.
      This has been terrible experience for me as well.

  • @militarymarch3006
    @militarymarch3006 10 месяцев назад +1

    You deliberately created this drama in order to make a sensationalist video and portray the airline in the worst possible light. No sensible traveler would ever try and cut their connecting flights that close when flying internationally. Anyone who flies on short-haul aircraft also is aware that checking your baggage at the plane is a standard practice and would include the incipient delay into their planning. Regardless of whether AA has issues, you assured failure, not the airline.

  • @bertv6867
    @bertv6867 10 месяцев назад

    I enjoyed your video and thought that it was very well done. I primarily fly American and, for the most part, have not had any crazy experiences. I think it's inherent for delays on all airlines and, with turnaround times for planes, there is also inherent issues of cleanliness. But, if I had to pick between a less-than-clean plane and a shorter (overall) flight experience, I'm gonna pick the shorter experience. One commenter before me made a very valid point as well. You booked flights extremely close together. The initial 30 minute delay is not unusual or uncommon for any airline. When I fly, I always look at layover times to ensure that I'm not setting myself up for missing a flight. And lastly, with regard to the noise level on that initial flight, that is also inherent of planes that size. Overall, watching your video, I felt like your experience wasn't crazy out-of-the-ordinary other than the issue with the "the plane wasn't supposed to fly again and didn't have enough fuel". I'd say that was American's biggest faux pas here. I hope you enjoyed your trip and that the flights back were "better". I do have to give a shout out to Air France though - of all my airline experiences, both of my trips to Paris were on Air France and I thought they were pretty amazing.

  • @jonastrex05
    @jonastrex05 8 месяцев назад +1

    They lost my luggage one time, never got it back. American Airlines is so shite mate 😂

  • @ayakotami3318
    @ayakotami3318 9 месяцев назад +1

    I haven't flown American for years! Horrible experience with the flight Attendants and them of accusing me of disturbing passangers when I was just sitting there and playing a game. I had my headphones in too and by the way we were already in the air! Another year I needed to use a Wheelchair because of an injured leg and I felt like I was being treated like livestock. And they will NEVER say why it is delayed. I flew with them since I was a baby but switched to Delta about 18 years ago and haven't looked back sense. I've barely had any Horrible experience, seats are comfy (especially Comfort+ and on 737 and up), variety of snacks and beverage choices, and amazing crew. After Delta I'll only fly Southwest, United, and JetBlue.

  • @LucasDunn-gs7qg
    @LucasDunn-gs7qg 5 месяцев назад +1

    I would be crying if the legroom was horrible and the seat uncomfortably 😢

  • @Tom4411-p8m
    @Tom4411-p8m 7 месяцев назад +2

    When I flew on on it from Manchester(uk) to Chicago (USA) it was great

  • @taradavison2981
    @taradavison2981 10 месяцев назад +2

    Can you do a southwest review please. I love your content ✈✈

  • @power4things
    @power4things 9 месяцев назад

    American Philly-ORD, ran out of food, plane dirty, bad service. Did I mention this was FIRST CLASS? So far away from the "AstroJet" era ...

  • @Memescauseidk
    @Memescauseidk 10 месяцев назад +1

    I've flew on American before overall 4 star very good service flight attendants were very nice and let me in cockpit overall satisfied 😊

  • @htaykupawzarni-htoo3047
    @htaykupawzarni-htoo3047 10 месяцев назад +1

    Aircraft Types:
    Flight 1:CRJ 200
    Flight 2:Boeing 737
    Flight3: Boeing 787

  • @GodsVlogger4326
    @GodsVlogger4326 7 месяцев назад

    As a person who has traveled for 28 years since birth…This is what I encounter all the time. Westjet is notorious for no in flight entertainment, unless it’s a super long flight and then you pay for the movie or something. Air Canada however on their long flights, have entertainment for free if I remember correctly (Haven’t flown with them in a while as they are more expensive) But I have gaming devices and a phone with pre downloaded stuff so I don’t get bored usually. If it’s in the night I do try and nod off and the attendants don’t bother you for a snack or drinks, if they see you asleep. Of course I try to stay awake for it cuz, I’m thirsty and want a snack lol. But overall Westjet is cheaper, service minimum. Hence cheaper.

  • @Erik-1idk
    @Erik-1idk 10 месяцев назад +1

    Try VOLARIS airline❤️❤️🙏🙏 I always fly on that airline

  • @susiearviso3032
    @susiearviso3032 8 месяцев назад

    DUDE that Airline was in chaos. I felt like I just translated into crraziness, man.
    "Mr. Toad's Wild Ride". Don't look back.

  • @Longbeachliner
    @Longbeachliner 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great reviews of your flights! I work for a major airline and it's nice to see a customer's point of view!

  • @peyton_1524
    @peyton_1524 10 месяцев назад +1

    I fly on american when i go to PHX. I have not had a delayed airplane with them, and an amazing customer experience. Last flight i had, it was 30 minutes early on arrival.

  • @annacanada7545
    @annacanada7545 23 дня назад

    I've only flown them once, as my preferences are Air Canada and Porter Airlines, but I was actually pleasantly surprised at how wonderful it was to fly American Airlines.

    • @MeharjotPlayzYT
      @MeharjotPlayzYT 15 дней назад +1

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  • @ChefSotos
    @ChefSotos 10 месяцев назад +2

    Your video's are extremely good. Good Job

  • @Popetguy
    @Popetguy 10 месяцев назад +1

    Try flying on volaris, it was the best experience for me but there was a long line

  • @paulvalentine1483
    @paulvalentine1483 10 месяцев назад +2

    I took a shot of rum every time you said "super". My liver hates you.

  • @theholyoakes3571
    @theholyoakes3571 6 месяцев назад +2

    13:46 “English or Español” 😂

  • @jag92949
    @jag92949 10 месяцев назад

    I once dealt with an 8 hour delay at Dallas to Jackson Hole with American Airlines. Next year in Denver, an American Airlines flight to Dallas was cancelled because it was too hot.

  • @manictheguy
    @manictheguy 7 месяцев назад +1

    Before watching this video i got an ad for American airlines💀💀💀

  • @calebstrachan7588
    @calebstrachan7588 7 месяцев назад +1

    The worst airliner in America has to go to Frontier and Spirit Airlines. Any ultra-low-cost carrier would expect to have the absolute worst service on a flight. Also, at the least, Southwest has been taking a nose dive recently with their planes suddenly dropping attitude and widespread disruption of glitches of the crews scheduling and winter weather patterns canceled over 16,000 flights.