Frenchman here. I am a frequent AF flyer, and have generally had a great experience, though food is usually a) way better than the vegetarian meal you got and b) miles better from CDG than on the return flights (like when I fly back from Houston). I particularly enjoyed wine and desserts the few times I got to fly business class, but I usually get Prem Eco which is of course a big step down. I just returned from Vegas through ATL with Delta on an aging 767, and I promise I won't complain about AF service again, particularly the food... Love your videos, the combination of honesty and enthusiasm is very engaging, and I also like how you're able to retune your expectations to the context of a given flight. Keep 'em coming !
You’re easily my favourite aviation RUclips reporter. No overblown cheesy editing with generic stock music like every other channel, just you and your honest opinion, and your funny sense of humour. :)
I flew AF biz class from IAD-CDG on the 777-200, and was super impressed! Food and service was great, and as you said the seats was spacious. Agreed, their safety video I think was also one of the more entertaining ones out there. Not down with all the remote parking stands at CDG though. At one point it felt like we were on the bus for a good 20mins driving to the terminal.
Average start of Dan's video's: "Hey whats up travellers, I'll talk to you on board because I'm a little bit late" haha! Love your video's Dan! Hope to see you one day at AMS!
I would love for you to do a review of their La Première product. I find your reviews refreshingly honest, so I am sure that review video would be a great watch!
@@malodurand-brochec926 It is because the asian and middle east airlines have been setting the bar higher. European and American airlines are behind with these things. Serving the things on a tray might be normal on european airlines, when you have experienced Singapore Airlines, ANA, Emirates, Qatar like he had, there is a huge difference between their business class. in those airlines their business class is like first class or sometimes even better than first class on european airlines:)
Nice clip Dan. AF, dunno to me they've just got someting, a vibe I just love. Will always remember a flight into Nice years ago. The crew were all so good looking, tall and sun tanned, so polite and professional. The pilot didn't just decend at Nice, there was a sharp steep bank followed by what was more like a DIVE. He/she was like: OK folks let's have some fun: voila, let's FLY!
I flew AF business class from Singapore to Paris on the 777-300 ER. I loved it. The service liked you said was great and I actually enjoyed the food. Would love to fly them again
Im sure this is gonna be another great review!! Love your content! Also I would like to say that you've inspired me so much. The fact you take time to reply to messages and have small talk on instagram shows you are genuine. Thanks so much. :)
I just booked AF Business class CDG --> LAX on the 777 and from this video, it was a good choice. Thanks for the review. I'll be taking the standard menu.
midwest_ aviation I know right! That’s exactly what I was thinking too. It’s a pity that you’d have to lean all the way forward just to get a glimpse of the view.
First of all, thank you so much for sharing your flight experience with us, you are such a polite and nice guy and I appreciate all your velogs, I have no situation for traveling like what you do, but whenever I watch your videos, it seams like I’m traveling 🧳, I also love your amenity kit explanation, cause it’s my favorite part. I wish you all the best from Iran 🇮🇷
AF is definitely my favourite Airline ! The Crew are just awesome . Have travelled many times with them ( both Business and First Class ) , and always happy with their excellent service ! Thank you for giving a great review as they deserve that .
If I had paid for Business Class, and got that food, I would cause murder. There are only 4 real differentiators for BC - lounge/boarding, seat, food/drink and service. There is no excuse for one of those being poor, with the prices they charge...
Bad food is really the worst for me. I really couldn't care if the headphones are poor, or about the kits or the blankets or the extra storage space here or there. The food HAS to be *_at least_* good in Business!
Wondering whether it is because of vege meal. A normal meal is much better than vege in any airline. Some airlines serve Kosher or seafood options, and they are normally better than steak option.
@@mangoliang4106 There is no excuse for the lack of ability to make a decent salad. That looked like a handful of bagged supermarket salad. Costs nothing to buy! Not even a french dressing? Ooh La La!
Jo Dus I mainly pay for the seat size lol, I take my own preferred snakes or meal so I really get what I want completely! Hawaiian airlines was the best 1st class food I have had to date
Did 4 business class flights last weekend, two with KLM and two with Air France. I will never do Business class again (in Europe) with Air France since they make no difference in economy and business class leg space. The food was poor as well compared to KLM. Maybe I will try long haul with Air France but in doubt... Not even talking about the cabin crew that had a bad mood, compared to the friendly crew of KLM who made me very happy.
I love love love your videos, humor and honesty in reviewing. There is truly nobody like you on RUclips, so keep up the great work! Editing is getting really good, too! :) I laughed myself silly on the stairclimber today with this video, good entertainment!!
Always love your reviews, great job! You work so well with the camera! It's a great talent! I tried it and found it terribly difficult but slowly getting used to it! Keep up the great work!
I loveeee this channel and dan is probably the most genuine reviewer and his attention to detail is amazing. Two things however which I (Personally) wish could be better is 1- non vegetarian options. Understandable but would’ve been great to see those as well. 2- more first class airport lounge / private car service footage :)))
Excellent video Dan. I love Emirates, and I’m waiting to try Qatar, so I rarely consider other airlines but it looks like Air France is definitely worth considering if the price is less!
Perfect vlog as always. I have only flown Air France long distance in economy but even that was a great experience. Hope your visit to the dentist goes well. Having a wisdom tooth pulled out is rarely a pleasure.
Haha I *LOVE* your humor and all your videos, @Daniel! It was a fun review to watch and I appreciate your honest, genuine opinion on the product! *Keep it up!*
Personally I love long bus rides around the airport because you often get super close to planes. I was on one at LAX and we drove a few metres in front of about 4 A380s which was so cool.
KLM and Air France are actually merged in the same holding company so not surprised that you were likely served the same (or very similar) meal on both! great review dan :)
NOOO THE BUS!!! But the true reasoning behind it is because the 777's wingspan can't fit into CDG's gate, I asked before when I was in CDG and they told me that. But your problem will be resolved by 2020 because... THE 777X! They have folded wingtips so they can fit into Modern gates, so I hope your excited for that✌Enjoy your day or night!✌🤓
No, the 777 fits in the gates at CDG (at least in the terminal from which he was boarding - which parks 777s of all kinds and A380), it is mostly due to airport and parking congestion in CDG
@@alkordi yes (or anything else like a change of plane due to a technical reason for example). But for sure, the gates at this terminal are totally fine with 77 ;)
I'm totally fine with serving meals on a tray. They are effective and time-saving, giving people more time to sleep, and it's not too shabby (admittedly the food themselves don't seem to be very high quality). If you want a high-end service, go to a restaurant or go First.
Yes, I agree Dan...I don't know why airlines are so funny about filming, EVERYONE's doing it these days, surely the airlines should be THANKFUL for a bit of free advertising, particularly after this pandemic. And you're right, it's all in the tone & delivery and Etihad need to retrain their crews on how to address customers politely & correctly, PARTICULARLY in First & Business...keep up the good work, we LOVE your videos...
All your views of the airplane's engines remind me of a line from a Jefferson Starship song, "Planes" - "great roaring engines now will lift my wings!"
She asked you not to film the pax due to the new European Privacy law. I am glad she told you like that. That is how you communicate. Beautifully. Cheers.
Hi Dan. I was wondering if anyone else is getting your videos late. I just got this one today (Jan30) and I have all notifications turned on! Ps. I would love an amenity kit as I will be 60 on Feb 16. My brother is a private pilot and we love to fly but I don't get the opportunity to fly the large commercial flights! I totally enjoy all your videos. Keep up the great reviews!
Hope you're enjoying your time in Korea, I did a semester at KU in 2015, one of the best/most drunk periods of my life! A bonus episode on the Seoul subway system and its connection to Incheon Airport could be interesting :)
Good luck at the dentist. I am going to the oral surgeon to have teeth pulled for my upper denture. We will overcome this. Disappointed about Air France, and surprised. Good thoughts Dan. Great vid as usual.
I like the sound of 777 GE90 The most of all aeroplanes when take off you sayed the truth the sound is everything... i think so too:) Have a good flight ENJOY YOUR FLIGHT AND FLY SAFE!!... :)
Love the humor and all the extra vegan info! I totally agree on the bus rides, I also hate them. I suffer from chronic pain and fatigue so flying (in poor man's class) is already something that takes its toll on my body, the bus ride never helps, especially when they pack passengers in like sardines. But then once you get to the plane and make it up the stairs, breathless, your breath is once again taken away by the beauty of the actual plane.
Dan, I love your videos overall, *specially the short flight reviews*, would love to see some reviews on the airlines going NYC to TLV and back, thank you
Really pleased to hear how the Air France crew asked you not to film the or other passengers. That’s the way to do it. 👌👍 I had a slightly unpleasant experience recently on a QantasLink flight where a flight attendant came up to me while I was seated (in a full cabin) and told me quite sternly that filming the crew (I caught a tiny bit of the safety demonstration on my GoPro) was a breach of regulations and I had to delete the footage immediately. She then got the senior flight attendant to come up and repeat this. It was like being told off and so embarrassing. 🥺
French cuisine and vegetarianism isn’t a natural mix, in truth.
I agree. Most people don’t realise that you can’t just have vegatarian everything.
Emile Pernet So true!
True
Errr Ratatouille?
lol, you are starting to develop some humor on your reviews (or I didnt notice before). I like it!
I like how your comment has no reply
Oh wait
@@kfl16 mind blogging
Frenchman here. I am a frequent AF flyer, and have generally had a great experience, though food is usually a) way better than the vegetarian meal you got and b) miles better from CDG than on the return flights (like when I fly back from Houston). I particularly enjoyed wine and desserts the few times I got to fly business class, but I usually get Prem Eco which is of course a big step down.
I just returned from Vegas through ATL with Delta on an aging 767, and I promise I won't complain about AF service again, particularly the food...
Love your videos, the combination of honesty and enthusiasm is very engaging, and I also like how you're able to retune your expectations to the context of a given flight. Keep 'em coming !
That sound is absolutely everything, agreed. Cool seeing some of your old stuff (will be in J on an AF 772 tomorrow, and here you were).
Cheers Dan
You’re easily my favourite aviation RUclips reporter. No overblown cheesy editing with generic stock music like every other channel, just you and your honest opinion, and your funny sense of humour. :)
The best airline compagnie 🇫🇷❤️ tks to choise Air France !
God was not shutting you down...it was that French flight attendant hearing you talk about AF food. Lol!
Great video dan
I flew AF biz class from IAD-CDG on the 777-200, and was super impressed! Food and service was great, and as you said the seats was spacious. Agreed, their safety video I think was also one of the more entertaining ones out there.
Not down with all the remote parking stands at CDG though. At one point it felt like we were on the bus for a good 20mins driving to the terminal.
Average start of Dan's video's: "Hey whats up travellers, I'll talk to you on board because I'm a little bit late" haha! Love your video's Dan! Hope to see you one day at AMS!
I really wanna see you in Air France la premiere!! :)
so glad you can be critical of the airlines ..Too many just suck up...well done on the balanced approach positive and negative comments great dan
Great Video Dan!
I would love for you to do a review of their La Première product. I find your reviews refreshingly honest, so I am sure that review video would be a great watch!
I been in Air France business and that was the best airplane ride I had I loved the food but that’s my opinion
Bestboyever 307 i totally agree everything is magnifique
yeah i agree, i dont get the criticism of the serving he is doing, he isnt in first class so being served on a tray is quite normal
@@malodurand-brochec926 It is because the asian and middle east airlines have been setting the bar higher. European and American airlines are behind with these things. Serving the things on a tray might be normal on european airlines, when you have experienced Singapore Airlines, ANA, Emirates, Qatar like he had, there is a huge difference between their business class. in those airlines their business class is like first class or sometimes even better than first class on european airlines:)
Amazing video Dan!!
Nice clip Dan. AF, dunno to me they've just got someting, a vibe I just love. Will always remember a flight into Nice years ago. The crew were all so good looking, tall and sun tanned, so polite and professional. The pilot didn't just decend at Nice, there was a sharp steep bank followed by what was more like a DIVE. He/she was like: OK folks let's have some fun: voila, let's FLY!
And you are right about the safety video!
Awesome!!! I was really waiting for your video on Air France 777. Great Job Dan. Will share with you on my experience with AF in 2 weeks
I flew AF business class from Singapore to Paris on the 777-300 ER. I loved it. The service liked you said was great and I actually enjoyed the food. Would love to fly them again
Im sure this is gonna be another great review!! Love your content! Also I would like to say that you've inspired me so much. The fact you take time to reply to messages and have small talk on instagram shows you are genuine. Thanks so much. :)
I've never had a bad meal on AF but the food they doled out to you was a disgrace. As you said it's almost 2019. Wake up AF!
Another great review, Dan. I love how you're editing your videos now. The new style is awesome! Keep up the excellent work!!
4:43 I just split my pants. First World Problems DELUXE is now my new mantra :)))
"... Shut down you up"
Whatever that means 😂😂😂
I just booked AF Business class CDG --> LAX on the 777 and from this video, it was a good choice. Thanks for the review. I'll be taking the standard menu.
The window’s too far from the seat :(
midwest_ aviation I know right! That’s exactly what I was thinking too. It’s a pity that you’d have to lean all the way forward just to get a glimpse of the view.
Awesome vid man👍👍
Fantastic video Daniel! I love the honesty in your reviews!
First of all, thank you so much for sharing your flight experience with us, you are such a polite and nice guy and I appreciate all your velogs, I have no situation for traveling like what you do, but whenever I watch your videos, it seams like I’m traveling 🧳, I also love your amenity kit explanation, cause it’s my favorite part. I wish you all the best from Iran 🇮🇷
AF is definitely my favourite Airline ! The Crew are just awesome . Have travelled many times with them ( both Business and First Class ) , and always happy with their excellent service !
Thank you for giving a great review as they deserve that .
I REALLY love the humor added in the editing :)!!!
If I had paid for Business Class, and got that food, I would cause murder. There are only 4 real differentiators for BC - lounge/boarding, seat, food/drink and service. There is no excuse for one of those being poor, with the prices they charge...
Bad food is really the worst for me. I really couldn't care if the headphones are poor, or about the kits or the blankets or the extra storage space here or there. The food HAS to be *_at least_* good in Business!
Wondering whether it is because of vege meal. A normal meal is much better than vege in any airline. Some airlines serve Kosher or seafood options, and they are normally better than steak option.
Jo Dus 👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
@@mangoliang4106 There is no excuse for the lack of ability to make a decent salad. That looked like a handful of bagged supermarket salad. Costs nothing to buy! Not even a french dressing? Ooh La La!
Jo Dus I mainly pay for the seat size lol, I take my own preferred snakes or meal so I really get what I want completely! Hawaiian airlines was the best 1st class food I have had to date
Next is the first class !!
Bruh your edits were absolutely amazing here man, loved the music here
Thanks for taking so much time to show us the engine thats so coooool
Did 4 business class flights last weekend, two with KLM and two with Air France. I will never do Business class again (in Europe) with Air France since they make no difference in economy and business class leg space. The food was poor as well compared to KLM. Maybe I will try long haul with Air France but in doubt... Not even talking about the cabin crew that had a bad mood, compared to the friendly crew of KLM who made me very happy.
I love love love your videos, humor and honesty in reviewing. There is truly nobody like you on RUclips, so keep up the great work! Editing is getting really good, too! :) I laughed myself silly on the stairclimber today with this video, good entertainment!!
Always love your reviews, great job! You work so well with the camera! It's a great talent! I tried it and found it terribly difficult but slowly getting used to it! Keep up the great work!
Great video! I've flown Air France in Premium Economy on the A340 and i couldn't fault it especially the crew! A really good airline!
I love the self-effacing sarcasm 😄
I loveeee this channel and dan is probably the most genuine reviewer and his attention to detail is amazing. Two things however which I (Personally) wish could be better is 1- non vegetarian options. Understandable but would’ve been great to see those as well. 2- more first class airport lounge / private car service footage :)))
Thank you for the lovely video! I love flying AirFrance, I think the airline has improved a lot in the recent years.
I love your enthusiasm. You give a great, all around review. Thanks for the work you do.
Yesss, can't wait to watch this one. Thanks for being awesome!
Thanks for being an awesome viewer! Really appreciate the kind comment😍
Flew business class on Air France from Cairo to Paris it really was outstanding,the food ,the crew well done
13:04 Sam Chui, you listening? :)
probably not
Sam Chui vs Nonstop Dan
@@pureawkwardness415 That's an easy one, especially taking in to account transparency... #dan4tw
Haha lol
OMG so CUTE LMAO
Excellent video Dan. I love Emirates, and I’m waiting to try Qatar, so I rarely consider other airlines but it looks like Air France is definitely worth considering if the price is less!
Taken this route many, many times over the past 20 years. Usually, AF eastbound and KLM westbound - great schedules.
Nice coverage
Man i love the spectacle frames u wear ....
Dan, flew last year Guangzou to Paris in business and agree those herringbone seats are "Awesome". Cheers Keith.
10:09 Me when telling my boss at work that I need more vacation days
Again, another very enjoyable post and review!
Perfect vlog as always. I have only flown Air France long distance in economy but even that was a great experience. Hope your visit to the dentist goes well. Having a wisdom tooth pulled out is rarely a pleasure.
Haha I *LOVE* your humor and all your videos, @Daniel! It was a fun review to watch and I appreciate your honest, genuine opinion on the product! *Keep it up!*
Im a sub to you lol
I should refrase that, i am a subscriber. Weird place to find you lol, random
Personally I love long bus rides around the airport because you often get super close to planes. I was on one at LAX and we drove a few metres in front of about 4 A380s which was so cool.
KLM and Air France are actually merged in the same holding company so not surprised that you were likely served the same (or very similar) meal on both! great review dan :)
I loooooove the Air France safety video! 😍😍
NOOO THE BUS!!!
But the true reasoning behind it is because the 777's wingspan can't fit into CDG's gate, I asked before when I was in CDG and they told me that. But your problem will be resolved by 2020 because... THE 777X! They have folded wingtips so they can fit into Modern gates, so I hope your excited for that✌Enjoy your day or night!✌🤓
DaPleb Cool.
Must be only certain models, I seem to remember boarding from a jetway to a 777 at CDG.
No, the 777 fits in the gates at CDG (at least in the terminal from which he was boarding - which parks 777s of all kinds and A380), it is mostly due to airport and parking congestion in CDG
@@romf5522 OoOh, okay so it's really just the congestion at CDG?
@@alkordi yes (or anything else like a change of plane due to a technical reason for example). But for sure, the gates at this terminal are totally fine with 77 ;)
I'm totally fine with serving meals on a tray. They are effective and time-saving, giving people more time to sleep, and it's not too shabby (admittedly the food themselves don't seem to be very high quality). If you want a high-end service, go to a restaurant or go First.
Yes, I agree Dan...I don't know why airlines are so funny about filming, EVERYONE's doing it these days, surely the airlines should be THANKFUL for a bit of free advertising, particularly after this pandemic. And you're right, it's all in the tone & delivery and Etihad need to retrain their crews on how to address customers politely & correctly, PARTICULARLY in First & Business...keep up the good work, we LOVE your videos...
For the food, it's also down to personal taste and it's rare to see a bad review on Air France food. A mishap does happen everywhere though.
First world problems deluxe exition👌🏻. Nice humour and great vid. Keep up the work
Dan, excellent point on the tray!
Great video..enjoyable
All your views of the airplane's engines remind me of a line from a Jefferson Starship song, "Planes" - "great roaring engines now will lift my wings!"
Air France serves champagne on all classes which is nice!
I giggled a lot with this one :))
You just never let me down..your videos are always on point..great works..love from ZAMBIA🇿🇲❤
Hi Dan I hope Air F makes it the Real flagship of food that it deserves being the french pride and joy
She asked you not to film the pax due to the new European Privacy law.
I am glad she told you like that. That is how you communicate. Beautifully.
Cheers.
GE90 is always a good view and sound, awesome video! To bad for the not so good food though.
you really have a stunning report videos ! i really love how there is an excellent contrast in your video ! love to see more from you , Dan !! 👏🌙💫💕
Air France is the Best airline in Europe
FROM FRANCE 🇨🇵🥂
Hi Dan. I was wondering if anyone else is getting your videos late. I just got this one today (Jan30) and I have all notifications turned on! Ps. I would love an amenity kit as I will be 60 on Feb 16. My brother is a private pilot and we love to fly but I don't get the opportunity to fly the large commercial flights! I totally enjoy all your videos. Keep up the great reviews!
Aww I love your reviews! Thanks for taking us along for the ride 🙌🤙🤗 its like im there with u 😬🙃
The good thing about you being in Korea is that I can watch your videos within a few minutes of uploading.
Haha yes so great for all of you in Asia! ;)
Stunning Video Keep Up The Great Work! :D
Just got home from Australia
Hope you're enjoying your time in Korea, I did a semester at KU in 2015, one of the best/most drunk periods of my life! A bonus episode on the Seoul subway system and its connection to Incheon Airport could be interesting :)
Love that GE90 roar!!
Good luck at the dentist. I am going to the oral surgeon to have teeth pulled for my upper denture. We will overcome this. Disappointed about Air France, and surprised. Good thoughts Dan. Great vid as usual.
I like the sound of 777 GE90 The most of all aeroplanes when take off you sayed the truth the sound is everything... i think so too:)
Have a good flight
ENJOY YOUR FLIGHT AND FLY SAFE!!... :)
This review was awesome, like all of your other ones! You’re my favorite youtuber
love the red amenity kit!!
Thanks for the vid Dan! I'd very much like to see Finnair A350 Business as well!
Yay a bathroom tour!
Great video Dan!! Very RELAXING thank you
Great video. Good luck at the Dentist you are so brave x
He is travelling and saying us "what is up travellers"
Love the humor and all the extra vegan info! I totally agree on the bus rides, I also hate them. I suffer from chronic pain and fatigue so flying (in poor man's class) is already something that takes its toll on my body, the bus ride never helps, especially when they pack passengers in like sardines. But then once you get to the plane and make it up the stairs, breathless, your breath is once again taken away by the beauty of the actual plane.
Why am I obsessed with your videos, I don't even like flying.
Yay! Thank you, love ya vids! Always safe travels
Thanks so much!!
Dan,
I love your videos overall, *specially the short flight reviews*, would love to see some reviews on the airlines going NYC to TLV and back, thank you
Really pleased to hear how the Air France crew asked you not to film the or other passengers. That’s the way to do it. 👌👍 I had a slightly unpleasant experience recently on a QantasLink flight where a flight attendant came up to me while I was seated (in a full cabin) and told me quite sternly that filming the crew (I caught a tiny bit of the safety demonstration on my GoPro) was a breach of regulations and I had to delete the footage immediately. She then got the senior flight attendant to come up and repeat this. It was like being told off and so embarrassing. 🥺
Oh that's such a shame to hear! Glad Air France handled it well :D
The GE-90’s are a frickin BEAST!
Always love your videos sir
I’ve travelled on quite a few airlines in business class over the years . My tip, if you want good food fly Qantas.
Sean Budge Austrian or Turkish have the best food!
Great video mate. I always enjoy your videos. Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺 😊
I “woah”ed everytime I see the food in this video. That’s not business class standard.