Worth The Upgrade? Qantas 787-9 Premium Economy Travel Vlog/Flight Review MEL-LAX QF95
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Date: 2023-08-23
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autos
Fantastic video review in details for the Qantas 787 on premium seat group. Ive been waiting for someone to make a video such as this. For the back seat where you get 2 windows all to yourself. I be on this flight and yes on the same seat back wall but on the otherwise of the plane for window. But this gives me a pretty good indication to what to expect. Considering it is fairly new and not many videos are been made yet. However looking at this plane from the outside it does look rather small plane. Did they served you a drink when you seated? Usually they might just do that for all premium seat groups. So my flight departures at 6pm brisbane time. What time do you think they will give out dinner? And then how many hours after that would it be night time mode to sleep? And then would it be breakfast or lunch once it is again? Making the consumption that i be landing at LAX by 130pm California time. And finally i wonder if there was anything (interesting) views from the window during the mid way to LAX? so lets say you had 5 or 6 hours left to reach to LAX, Was there anything interesting to see out the window. ships the ocean or perhaps just constantly clouds from below: ) Yeah these windows seems that it migh end up been locked unable to see much all thru the flight? Ah and very last important question. I dont no what time your flight was on this video, however did they actually close the curtains behind you from the economy vs Premium? There should be curtains entrance where they might close it all thru the flight or they might leave it open where you can see the economy behind you?
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Fantastic video review in details for the Qantas 787 on premium seat group. Ive been waiting for someone to make a video such as this. For the back seat where you get 2 windows all to yourself. I be on this flight and yes on the same seat back wall but on the otherwise of the plane for window. But this gives me a pretty good indication to what to expect. Considering it is fairly new and not many videos are been made yet. However looking at this plane from the outside it does look rather small plane. Did they served you a drink when you seated? Usually they might just do that for all premium seat groups. So my flight departures at 6pm brisbane time. What time do you think they will give out dinner? And then how many hours after that would it be night time mode to sleep? And then would it be breakfast or lunch once it is again? Making the consumption that i be landing at LAX by 130pm California time. And finally i wonder if there was anything (interesting) views from the window during the mid way to LAX? so lets say you had 5 or 6 hours left to reach to LAX, Was there anything interesting to see out the window. ships the ocean or perhaps just constantly clouds from below: ) Yeah these windows seems that it migh end up been locked unable to see much all thru the flight? Ah and very last important question. I dont no what time your flight was on this video, however did they actually close the curtains behind you from the economy vs Premium? There should be curtains entrance where they might close it all thru the flight or they might leave it open where you can see the economy behind you?
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nwjh1957
Took the same flight last June (MEL to LAX, had a great flight. Food was really good and the seat way better than economy. It's on a par with domestic first class in the US, and in many ways better: more room, the footrest, and a really good entertainment system. And a very attentive crew: two people dedicated to the Premium Economy cabin, and very good people.
My flight LAX to MEL was in Business Class, so I had a bed and a great sleep. But Premium Economy was not that far behind, once you allow for not having a bed.
I was awake a fair bit of the middle part of the flight and watched a couple of classic old Australian movies. The stewardess slipped me a cup of tea and a biscuit two or three times, once she'd figured out my preferences the first time!
The next trip over the Pacific is going to be on Qantas again, of course! I really like the B787, but it may have to be the A380 next time, depending on what's flying the route at that time.
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Took the same flight last June (MEL to LAX, had a great flight. Food was really good and the seat way better than economy. It's on a par with domestic first class in the US, and in many ways better: more room, the footrest, and a really good entertainment system. And a very attentive crew: two people dedicated to the Premium Economy cabin, and very good people.
My flight LAX to MEL was in Business Class, so I had a bed and a great sleep. But Premium Economy was not that far behind, once you allow for not having a bed.
I was awake a fair bit of the middle part of the flight and watched a couple of classic old Australian movies. The stewardess slipped me a cup of tea and a biscuit two or three times, once she'd figured out my preferences the first time!
The next trip over the Pacific is going to be on Qantas again, of course! I really like the B787, but it may have to be the A380 next time, depending on what's flying the route at that time.
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Maureen
I just took the same flight yesterday on the same aircraft but in economy. To be honest, although the extra leg room would be great, and the better pillow, blanket and headphones would be nice I dont think the cost of the upgrade ( perhaps nearly $2; 000) is worth it, in my opinion. I found the legroom in economy was pretty good and the food was fine. I brought my own noise canceling headphones. The entertainment options for movies and t. v. were quite extensive as well.
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I just took the same flight yesterday on the same aircraft but in economy. To be honest, although the extra leg room would be great, and the better pillow, blanket and headphones would be nice I dont think the cost of the upgrade ( perhaps nearly $2; 000) is worth it, in my opinion. I found the legroom in economy was pretty good and the food was fine. I brought my own noise canceling headphones. The entertainment options for movies and t. v. were quite extensive as well.
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Vagabondo5591
Thanks for the video. Show the table being opened up and then being stowed; after flying for the last nearly 60 years configuring the tables into the armrests may hide it away and appear to give more room, but I have found them to be less than ideal, than the older versions than stowed into the seat back in front and seemed to give more room when opened.
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Thanks for the video. Show the table being opened up and then being stowed; after flying for the last nearly 60 years configuring the tables into the armrests may hide it away and appear to give more room, but I have found them to be less than ideal, than the older versions than stowed into the seat back in front and seemed to give more room when opened.
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Andrew
I've searched high and low for this answer, I hope you can answer this question please, how much room do you have when the tray table come out? Is it a tight squeeze for an average size person or is there plenty of wiggle room? Does the table slide forward or height adjustable? It's driving me nuts trying to find out. Thank you.
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I've searched high and low for this answer, I hope you can answer this question please, how much room do you have when the tray table come out? Is it a tight squeeze for an average size person or is there plenty of wiggle room? Does the table slide forward or height adjustable? It's driving me nuts trying to find out. Thank you.
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Scott
We have been travelling to the USA for the last 5 years in a row, usually we go Premium Economy we always get the seats with the wall in front of us, that's definitely worth the money, I am not so sure about it being worth the money when you have seats in front of you thou, looks a bit squashy when they are right back
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We have been travelling to the USA for the last 5 years in a row, usually we go Premium Economy we always get the seats with the wall in front of us, that's definitely worth the money, I am not so sure about it being worth the money when you have seats in front of you thou, looks a bit squashy when they are right back
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Amol
The amount of time you have spent on showing the seat in various positions is very helpful. Your is by far the best coverage of the hard product itself. Please keep up the good work. You may want to get more video angles including footrest and if there is a leg rest that too.
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The amount of time you have spent on showing the seat in various positions is very helpful. Your is by far the best coverage of the hard product itself. Please keep up the good work. You may want to get more video angles including footrest and if there is a leg rest that too.
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Jason
Great video, reminds me of my trip last year from MEL to LAX (but on the A380.
Im hoping Qantas start a direct Melbourne to Dallas service in the near future, which I would utilise on my next US trip.
BTW - What brought you to Geelong, home of the mighty Cats?
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Great video, reminds me of my trip last year from MEL to LAX (but on the A380.
Im hoping Qantas start a direct Melbourne to Dallas service in the near future, which I would utilise on my next US trip.
BTW - What brought you to Geelong, home of the mighty Cats?
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Craig
You seemed to enjoy the flight but there have been been many mixed reviews on the 787 Premium product on Qantas in regard to the leg room and the strange foot rest arrangement. Great review though but for me the QF Business Class on the same aircraft is a winner!
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You seemed to enjoy the flight but there have been been many mixed reviews on the 787 Premium product on Qantas in regard to the leg room and the strange foot rest arrangement. Great review though but for me the QF Business Class on the same aircraft is a winner!
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Otto
Best seats, from experience, are the bulkhead seats (A, B) etc, because on trans ocean flights you can ask for a footstool from the FA. This means you can recline your seat and stretch out almost straight out and SLEEP. brilliant!
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Best seats, from experience, are the bulkhead seats (A, B) etc, because on trans ocean flights you can ask for a footstool from the FA. This means you can recline your seat and stretch out almost straight out and SLEEP. brilliant!
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Josh
Never understand why people make videos about a tiny uncomfortable seat on an overly crowded plane. There are probably much better things to talk about the beds in their houses. Why dont they make videos about that.
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Never understand why people make videos about a tiny uncomfortable seat on an overly crowded plane. There are probably much better things to talk about the beds in their houses. Why dont they make videos about that.
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Andrew
Thanks for the video. Looks a bit claustrophobic looking (dread to see and or experience what it is like in economy especially over such long distances) especially compared to premium in the a380 product.
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Thanks for the video. Looks a bit claustrophobic looking (dread to see and or experience what it is like in economy especially over such long distances) especially compared to premium in the a380 product.
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Freddy
Planning to fly from Melbourne to Lynchburg (USA) next year May, Still deciding wherever to get Business, but after this video I think Premium Economic are good for me, saving a chunk of my money. :)
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Planning to fly from Melbourne to Lynchburg (USA) next year May, Still deciding wherever to get Business, but after this video I think Premium Economic are good for me, saving a chunk of my money. :)
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Shaun
This premium economy meal used to be a 'standard' QANTAS economy meal into the 90s. And the standard meal today is like what an aussie school 'tuckshop' lunch used to be like in the 80s.
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This premium economy meal used to be a 'standard' QANTAS economy meal into the 90s. And the standard meal today is like what an aussie school 'tuckshop' lunch used to be like in the 80s.
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Bobby
What month was this flight? The cabin looked half empty which is awesome but rare. Usually flights to New York are packed. Thanks for showing the USB charging.
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What month was this flight? The cabin looked half empty which is awesome but rare. Usually flights to New York are packed. Thanks for showing the USB charging.
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Rikki
Do you recommend that seat or one closer to the front? I have that exact seat booked for Brisbane to LA but I wasnt sure if it reclines as much as the others.
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Do you recommend that seat or one closer to the front? I have that exact seat booked for Brisbane to LA but I wasnt sure if it reclines as much as the others.
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Aussie
Not worth it believe me
Just put up with it in economy or get your company to pay for business class premium economy is neither one thing nor the other
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Not worth it believe me
Just put up with it in economy or get your company to pay for business class premium economy is neither one thing nor the other
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President
Somewhat naive to caption the obvious; Blanket, Pillow, Headrest? Your vid style is nicely unbaggaged with narrative. You should show flap movements.
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Somewhat naive to caption the obvious; Blanket, Pillow, Headrest? Your vid style is nicely unbaggaged with narrative. You should show flap movements.
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David
Quick question please.
The vdo says you changed out of your pyjamas, are the Qantas pjs provided in Premium Economy as they are in Business? TIA
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Quick question please.
The vdo says you changed out of your pyjamas, are the Qantas pjs provided in Premium Economy as they are in Business? TIA
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Steves
Wow what a great premium economy product. I need to add a Qantas experience to my bucket list, would you happen to know the seat dimensions?
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Wow what a great premium economy product. I need to add a Qantas experience to my bucket list, would you happen to know the seat dimensions?
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RiverDanube
The food that you show here is the quality you would have got in their economy years ago. Looks like they are slipping badly.
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The food that you show here is the quality you would have got in their economy years ago. Looks like they are slipping badly.
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boomer3434
Thanks for the video- How much does the upgrade from economy to premium economy cost- dollars or points? Thanks in advance
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Thanks for the video- How much does the upgrade from economy to premium economy cost- dollars or points? Thanks in advance
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david
I recently flew Premium economy on Qantas and yes it is an improvement on economy a lot more comfortable. on a long flight.
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I recently flew Premium economy on Qantas and yes it is an improvement on economy a lot more comfortable. on a long flight.
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Samuel
If qantas updated its domestic economy and brought back the seat screens it would really make them even more popular
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If qantas updated its domestic economy and brought back the seat screens it would really make them even more popular
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James
FANTASTIC Review. most talk about food but you gave a great visual description of the seat/legroom/sleeping. Cheers!
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FANTASTIC Review. most talk about food but you gave a great visual description of the seat/legroom/sleeping. Cheers!
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