10hrs in American Airlines FIRST CLASS (Not what you think…)

Watch this video to see what it’s like to fly in American Airlines’ Flagship First Class from London to Dallas on a 777-300!
American Airlines is the only airline in the United States with true International First Class. They call it Flagship First, but is it more of a Flagship Flop? With a price as high as $15,000 for a seat, we couldn’t help but wonder: Is it worth it?
Join us for a brutally honest review of this 10 hour flight across the Atlantic Ocean.
In this video, we’ll show you everything First Class from this experience. We’ll take you inside the American Airlines International First Class Lounge as well as show you some of the other places you can visit with an American Airlines Flagship First Class ticket. We'll also show you inside the Flagship First Lounge in DFW.
Once onboard, we’ll show you everything this First Class Seat has to offer, including its special “party trick!” Believe it or not, the First Class Seat swivels!
From there, we’ll show you the first class dining that’s available from American Airlines on this route as well as the drinks. We’ll explore the inflight entertainment and even discuss the service onboard.
Flagship First on an American Airlines 777-300er is a special experience and we feel so very fortunate to share it with you! As always, please never mistake any criticism for a lack of gratitude. We simply want to help you understand exactly what to expect if you choose to fly in Flagship First Class!
Once the flight’s done, we’ll rate everything in the First Class experience using the “JebScore.” We’ll also tell you exactly what we paid.
0:00 Introduction
1:55 American Airlines International First Lounge
3:05 Cathay Pacific First Class Lounge
5:37 Boarding
8:54 Flagship First Lunch
10:19 Flagship First Bed
11:53 Flagship First JebScore
13:40 Pricing
14:28 Bloopers
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Music:
Spin Me (Instrumental Version) - Duty Division
Wind Under My Wings (Instrumental Version) - Elijah N
Don’t Talk to Me That Way (Instrumental Version) - Victor Lundberg
Dance (Sped Up Version) (Instrumental Version) - Lvly
Like Paradise (Instrumental Version) - waykap
Until You Love Me Again (Instrumental Version) - Maybe
Peace by Piece - Staffan Carlen
Like You Do (Instrumental Version) - Particle House
Jackknife - Erik Fernholm

[@FlyWithMe_666]

This first class is what many airlines offer in business class nowadays, so not a big surprise that they will phase this out. Who in their right mind would pay $15K for this? 😅 [edit: this is a good thing, as we can experience what used to be first class for “only” business class money]

[@defnoteliv]

like polaris at united

[@brianglas7768]

Only someone who is getting their company to pay the cost.

[@CinemaSteve]

Agreed. They’ve basically bumped first class long haul to business class long haul. And business class long haul is now premium economy. We just flew premium economy to Japan on Delta and it was basically what my parents would fly when they did business class with Cathay Pacific in the early 2000’s.

[@mitchdenner9743]

Just like with everything nowadays, shrinkflation. We, the consumer, pay more, get less while company executives get bonuses. I don't fly anymore, let them all rot.

[@bendeng386]

@@mitchdenner9743 how is that relevant to shrinkflation? If anything business class products are better than what they used to be 20 years ago and I’d say with the increased popularity of credit card and frequent flyer points etc they are more accessible to mainstream consumers than they were 20 years ago. Also not sure how business executives get their bonuses are relevant to airfares. I guess you are trying to make the point that executives are overpaid and get too much perks but I can rest assured you business travel is no perk. Having done a few trips where I worked in the offices day of departure, then head to the airport to fly a red eye to an international location in business class, then straight into meetings/businesses once you arrive is not fun and certainly not possible if you got stuck in economy not being able to get any reasonable rest. Companies pay extra to fly people in business not because it’s fun it’s because they want to maximize employee working time on the ground.

[@IanMaschal]

Hands down the best flight/travel reviewer. Even keeled, highly intelligent, smarter wife, and always a great edit with great sound quality. You should teach a course to some of these other travel humans.

[@nickk4010]

"smarter wife" made me laugh for some reason😂. There's a new quote.. "smarter wife, happy life"

[@metternich05]

I prefer trektrendy over this channel but it's decent.

[@IanMaschal]

@@metternich05 I also like him but can’t figure out the nasa shirt

[@1bluensx]

I’m glad that he has a wife, unlike others that throw in “Oscar” his partner in every video.

[@trevorjoneill707]

30000 for what? Let's ge real here. SAD

[@ScottWallace5]

My face when you said that costs $15K each = 🤯 But even that, and they don't even include free wifi in that price, wild 😭 Great video as always!

[@michaelmartin4366]

I can stay in Thailand for 6 months and live like a king for $15,000 so forget that.

[@RULINGCHAOS666]

Plenty of discounts on ladyboys also!

[@Angelus01]

In Colombia for an almost a year.😊😊

[@Calebs_Aviation]

@@Angelus01 São Paulo Brazil 🇧🇷 for 3 weeks like a KING! 😅 No thank you not worth the money! 🤑

[@jiminyhopkins]

Hope you get those million subs soon, you deserve it!

[@GreenerGrass]

Wow, thanks!

[@Cod3nameHurricane]

I second this

[@Maxsplanecrazytrips]

I totally think you should get a million subs soon!

[@NicholasFraumano]

My favourite airport to spot planes is LAX, huge variety of aircraft, airlines, and action packet all day and all night! And the weather and atmosphere is awesome in LA

[@SerpicoDreams]

love seeing you run/hop/jump/skip down the bridge to the plane and thought it was a little funny the lotions and potions experienced so much turbulence. Thanks for the new video. 🦋🦋

[@Orlandoguy2359Prods]

Easily my favorite aviation KZbinr out there! I love watching all your fun journeys and flights! Thanks for the awesome vids

[@chefdannydesteli]

I love the seat and the desk feature very unique. I do believe that Flagship First should have Wifi included especially at 15,000 a ticket. Also you can really tell the age of the seat with that screen but it seems you do get all the true amenities of a first class and I hope that AA keeps the same level with their next first class. I’d call it Flagship Firstish

[@coziii.1829]

Our WiFi internet was included

[@danielsrandomchannel1472]

I mean, British Airways has free wifi for first class passengers. Why not American?

[@forefamily3740]

So excited. Finally. I’ve been waiting. I love Jeb Brooks

[@Teddy31976]

If I am in first class and get this type of lounge experience I would get to the airport 4 hours early to relax and eat.

[@edwardlenovo3240]

it's not really free, it's priced into the gigantic ticket price.

[@youtubechangemynamewhy]

4 hours before you can’t check in

[@Teddy31976]

@@youtubechangemynamewhy International flights you can check in online 24 hours beforehand. Domestic flights are 4-6 hours online.

[@roughshot60]

I gave a thumbs up just for the leprechaun kick on the boarding ramp. Love your videos. Can't fly first class often. I've flown United Polaris Newark to Rome once. Will fly United Polaris again next year to Sydney. Until then I'll live vicariously through you both. Keep up the great videos.

[@jimmaloney3738]

Ha, vicariously living my life through this channel again! Don't think I'll ever fly first class or business for that matter, but still really enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work 👍

[@NASDAQ6]

Always love your videos! You both do an excellent job and appreciate the honesty and great experiences!

[@supersonicadventures123]

Great video it is always a good day when you post

[@andrewwilson7800]

Flew on this exact flight back in November, albeit in Business Class- completely agree with your scoring. Love the video and made me want to book another trip to LHR this year!

[@davidwolf226]

As always, Jeb and Suzanne, your honesty with all that these airlines and lounges offer is so refreshing.

[@jtinsfo]

Leaping jetway Jeb made my day :0 Glad you go to do this and excellent review as always.

[@AnandDharan-tf1jo]

Another great video! I also appreciate your ability to give a critical review without compromising civility.

[@pamelagordon869]

Yes another fantastic video jeb ❤❤❤❤

[@avioncamper]

This looks ok, maybe $3k not $15k, no US carrier has a flight worth 15k one-way, 15k is Emirates, Ethihad price points. Great video Mr and Mrs Brooks :)

[@pacmanc8103]

Huh? I don’t know of any carrier that charges $15000 for a one-way across the Atlantic from Heathrow. None. Not even fully-refundable first. Emirates F round trip from LAX-DXB-JED is around $12,000 on an A380 - I’ve done it many times, the most recently January returning last month.

[@genegene8686]

$15kx2 is nuts, you can charter for $5000 an hour and get there in 8 hours

[@davecarsley8773]

​@genegene8686 That's, uhhhh $45k, not $30k.

[@onespoiledpup3776]

​@davecarsley8773 They weren't multiplying the $5000 by 8 hours for the $15,000.00 x 8. They were stating that you could charter a plane for 8 hours at $5,000.00 an hour for a total of $40,000.00 . Which is only $10,000.00 more than the iffy 1st class the couple on the show paid to traveled. I hope it was a mistake and it was $15,000.00 one way for both and not each. Prices for one way are always stupidity more costly than they should be. 😊

[@gailcal]

I dislike domestic US carriers even in the States. Being stuck in one internationally seems a nightmare. Nothing special about this it compares unfavorably to Business Air France.

[@DivyamBajaj]

You guys are a treat to watch. Wish I was as lucky as you are and travel like you guys do!

[@jasonputerbaugh9965]

Wish I could fly firstclass. Thanks for all your great videos.

[@TheRareVideosXL]

Great content as always.

[@Mysticgamingforlife]

Hands down this was An amazing video with a decent amount of points spent will recommend

[@michallynndemiter3228]

Thanks for a great video! I am flying the AA Flagship First to Sydney soon and this video was a great primer on what to expect!

[@sz1990yj]

Love your video. Although I don’t fly much these years, your video always reminds me about the good time.

[@Duckling08]

I love your videos! You two are great! Thanks for adding the bloopers at the end😄. I'm just starting my filming journey and I feel like 98 percent of my footage is blooper reels 🤣

[@scmcdermott888]

Great video as always, Jeb!

[@caseybattles2843]

love u guys thanks for making difference in our world.

[@Hayden-gg2oj]

Jeb, I have to say that you have to be the best flight reviewer on KZbin. Always on point. Thank you!!!

[@GreenerGrass]

Wow, thanks! Really appreciate that!

[@austinkoppenhaver9204]

Thank you for flying with us Jeb! Hope you enjoyed it and continue to use American for your future reviews and travels

[@ashishadlakha9916]

It’s not just the quality of your Videos but the way you present it with your Super catchy voice 👌 well that just makes the whole thing Phenomenal 👏 Your content is awesome, keep up the good work

[@ven0006]

Another super video presented very well. Thank you!

[@KonradTillman]

Great video as always, such a pleasure to watch! Excited as I have LAX-SYD in Flagship F soon! I highly recommend Greenland, I rank it in my top 10 countries! Would be amazing to see you hop onboard the Air Greenland neo and head up the Illulisat. Hope one day you get to do the Greenland video. Thanks again!

[@nikhilgokhale5459]

Your videos are so relaxing and classy. Wow!

[@carlospcpro]

My favorite lounge in Heathrow is virgin galactic. It’s so beautiful and has a patio. Great video!

[@AndrewTubbiolo]

I loved how that seat rotation to desk mode allowed you to look strait out the windows without having to turn your head. That's the way to do it.

[@spalover3]

Super interesting and relaxing video. Great job!!!

[@NickP16]

Always good to see another upload from you, Jeb! I’m getting ready to head on my longest flight here in about a month. Flying with Air Canada from Vancouver to Brisbane, Australia. And then on my return to America, flying with Qantas from Sydney all the way to Dallas Except I’m gonna be in just regular economy.

[@GreenerGrass]

Have a GREAT trip!!

[@NickP16]

@@GreenerGrass thanks Jeb! I’m going to Canada first to ride the Canadian, from Toronto to Vancouver And then I fly to Australia. Where I’m gonna ride both the Ghan & Indian Pacific both ways! For epic train trips in Australia, and another one in Canada It’s gonna be a trip for the ages

[@SeniorTravels]

As usual, you have produced another great video. I do agree with you that American Airlines is lacking in several areas. Especially, when they advertise it as Flagship First and Flagship Business.

[@leniterfortis4832]

SFO is my favorite place to plane spot. Great views and lots of different aircraft.

[@avgeekguy]

You should try air Greenland with Noel Phillips! Great vid as always!!!

[@davetv13]

Favorite airports for plane spotting; ATL from the Marriott Concourse Hotel and DCA from Gravely Point Park.

[@jamessedlar1157]

Jeb and his wife are the best and right to the point on their reviews! You guys rock!

[@TammyMullins-tp5uf]

Jeb your videos are so educational 😊

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you for sharing your trip here.😊

[@LMays-cu2hp]

I am glad you experienced the First Class product in American. For me, I would ask my best friend if he wants to use his points for First Class. He has flown a lot of Business Class with accumulating soo many more points over the years. But he has become use to Business Class with his Platinum Executive Level.

[@beardown6574]

Surprised that's your first American international flight. Good to see the distinction though between other carriers. Seat layout was cool with the swiveling chair and desk. $15K price tag is a bit ridiculous. Love your videos! Great work as always!!!

[@BadBoy47]

Jeb I love and hate your videos. I love them because you give so much detail so it makes me so much more knowledgeable. I hate your videos because I'm so juiced up to travel and I can't right now lol. Keep up the videos. I'm a loyal watcher

[@Dangerspeed862]

I’m truly gifted to have my status with United. Their Polaris class, is just what I need especially when I need to travel for business! I don’t normally fly American because it’s just not feasible but when I do I enjoy it very much! A lot like this video! Great vid Jeb and Suzanne!

[@IanMaschal]

Just got a new AA card, looking forward to this video as always.

[@MattPayne1970]

The Spirits and Whiskey list is the same as their domestic. When I flew first class on British Airways a few years ago we had Johnny Walker Blue and amazing Champagne.

[@mrjuckles]

That’s a great shirt! And such a good channel.

[@luisstransport]

Great video Jeb

[@ejdoyle23]

We’re flying that same flight in business class in May. Thanks for the review.

[@Zach-bg6ub]

Amazing video Jeb! ❤❤❤ Will ask however, what about a Southwest Airlines flight from the West Coast to Hawaii? ❤❤❤. Odd question but worth it. Great job once again!

[@Gomeeze904]

love this channel!!!!!!

[@SINotFound]

I go to university only ten minutes away from LAX, which is INCREDIBLE for planespotting, so many accessible spots!

[@jpg3702]

LMU!

[@SINotFound]

@@jpg3702 Yup!

[@mathewmclean9128]

I sent you an email a couple years ago asking about a swiveling seat on a Boeing 777 aircraft but I couldn't remember which airline it was on, but then you told me that it was the American Airlines 777 first class. Thank you for finally featuring this on a video. And I probably have enough points to fly from Dallas to London in first class.

[@thetwopointslow]

LAX has been hands-down my fave for planespotting. Had a 12-hr layover there pre-COVID and was never bored spotting planes at Tom Bradley terminal

[@MegaChallanger]

I recommend PDX if you can! Sure not as much traffic, but a lot more diverse. There's a military base and a boeing paint facility.

[@thetwopointslow]

@@MegaChallanger I’ll probably be out that way one of these days!

[@MegaChallanger]

@@thetwopointslow pdx also gets occasional navy f-18 visits. I've also seen KC-10s randomly come in for a touch and go.

[@seven_hundred-seven_hundred]

Very nice. Thank you.

[@flybyanuj]

Jeb, this is a great video. I love how constructive you are with your criticism - you don't make it sound harsh and at the same time sound reasonable (just like your good friend Denis, another great reviewer IMO).

[@GreenerGrass]

I appreciate that! Thanks so much!

[@suzanneleonard5485]

I'm decades old. I can remember PTI having an excellent place to park and plane spot. That was before expansion. Since I live 5 miles away I just sit in my backyard and watch the action.

[@JessicaGrissett-kt1ho]

I remember when they took the school kids to the airport to see how everything worked together. That was a neat field trip!

[@LedKod]

Jeb, another fantastic video! Was wondering when to expect a review on the world’s largest cruise ship “Icon”? 😁

[@GreenerGrass]

No current plans to board the Icon at the moment. Is that something you’d still like to see or it’s been covered enough already?

[@LedKod]

@@GreenerGrass Was just wondering if that’s in the plans for the future, a Jeb cruise review! Love ALL your videos by the way! Hands down my favorite KZbinr! Keep up the great work 👍🏼

[@pierrecusmybladdersempty1938]

I love your videos! It's so fascinating seeing different airlines and airports, and you and Susan are such a delight to watch! Have you ever considered looking at airline museums and doing videos on past and current airlines? There's a Northwest Airlines museum in Bloomington, MN (not far from MSP) that has a comprehensive history of the airline up to the Delta merger!

[@GreenerGrass]

We love to visit aviation museums! But nobody makes videos about them quite as well as our buddy Paul Stewart!

[@pierrecusmybladdersempty1938]

@@GreenerGrass Ooh, awesome! I'll go check out his videos! Thanks!

[@user-xp5mq4vm7q]

I live in the Dallas area and tracked your flight and watched it fly over my head.

[@vontaylor472]

We love this channel. Love traveling with you and Susan❤❤❤🥂🥂

[@MrAirpearl]

Thanks for the review, Jeb! And perfect timing too, as I am booked on AA First on FCO-JFK in 2 weeks. Like you, I redeemed miles and 72.5k seemed like too much of a bargain not to grab straight away 😂

[@Supersonach]

Amazing video

[@lukee9360]

15k FOR WHAT?

[@craiga6102]

15k only to pay an extra $35 for WiFi

[@PsychGirlRaven]

The ability to Sleep comfortably I suppose but it was I my a 9 hour flight I thought I heard.

[@truthseeker327]

who on earth pays 15000 USD from London to New york when on American airlines delhi to new york on first class is 5499 USD. Its insane how companies price their tickets

[@FerizajRob]

I love plane spotting at IST. Amazing variety.

[@hannahwhitson7130]

I really like your videos and I love seeing Susan in them

[@afw249]

O'Hare just cause I grew up outside of Chicago it has a special place in my heart.

[@sandrablanchette2239]

I really enjoy your videos. We don't go by plane very often. We usually drive everywhere. Your videos are like a mini vacation right from my computer room.. My favorite place to watch planes is Bangor International airport.Because it's about half an hour from my house

[@IanMaschal]

What dedication by the flight crew to get that seat working, or at least in a flat position. This just happened to me on ITA - FCO to BOS. My flight attendants didn’t try at all when my seat didn’t work, but they did move me to a working seat, but if they hadn’t I would have been heartbroken and fighting hard for a full refund.

[@rlrober]

Great review !!!

[@torgeirbrandsnes1916]

Great vlog as always! You guys are suckers for lounges. Lol! Keep up the good work! Be safe!

[@GreenerGrass]

Guilty😳 we love our lounge time!

[@MubiaDevices]

Love your channel

[@Squilly173]

Amazing love it

[@HPM619]

Love the bloopers

[@ScottMcKainSpeaker]

You’re the best travel KZbinr on the planet, Jeb! Another terrific video!

[@GreenerGrass]

Wow, thanks, Scott! High praise from one of my business idols!!

[@peterhastings703]

You need to get to LHR T3 early enough to fit in some serious lounge hopping. English breakfast in BA, dim sum and noodles in Cathay, salt & pepper squid in Qantas (and their coffee is the best)! Plane spotting - not strictly in the airport, but I'd go for a warm evening with an In-N-Out burger at LAX!

[@joeypore]

My favorite thing about these seats is being able to face the windows for meals / to work. Truly a special thing to have breakfast and watch the sunrise over London.

[@thebouncer9107]

From what I have seen, I agree. This looks like an excellent business class.

[@albird87]

When this video started and you went into the AA lounge I shouted at my TV “No! Go to the Cathay lounge!” Glad to then see you did! As an AA FF, it’s a shame to see how different their lounge philosophy is compared to other OW clients. The First Class seat is a nice seat but I’m sure most customers are not paying for the full fare. The new business class that will be coming looks to be a nice upgrade and can understand why airlines are dropping their proper first class now for more business class seats.

[@RobloxianPilot457]

I think Suzanne should make her own channel. Thanks for flying all over to show us these cool things :)

[@asafblasbergvideographer]

Thank you Jeb for this excellent review! I love your style. Question: do you have a review of a Boeing 787-10?

[@Anolaana]

3:40 Walkers shortbread are awesome!

[@hungry_void]

Nice video! I have free Delta flights and i love seeing what the first class competitions are to delta one! Im about to get on my 294th plane at 14!

[@jakuxorkaza2]

Love you videos!

[@olaydre6365]

My Man Mr. Jeb Brooks Wit Another One!1👌

[@IsabelBeatriceJones]

I loved seeing Air Canada at Copenhagen airport when flying from Iceland to the UK.

[@TheHouseofReddlt]

Holy bro I literally watched you land the other day, legit your exact plane from Heathrow. I have a photo of your plane too. I was on your side of the plane right before the runway at a plaza. Crazy man.

[@lifesjourneyat50]

I left AA four years ago for Delta....I was 10 years as EX Plat and 3M miles....the service and everything was just getting worse....SO Delta has my business now...thanks for all you do!!!

[@monsterzero760]

Love the videos guys. Always been kind of apprehensive about US carriers. Back in my time we had Eastern, Delta, TWA, and others. I hope US carriers start getting in line with Asian and European carriers for a better flying experience for all passengers flying all over the world. Safe travels you two and keep the great videos coming!

[@ChrisCTurner10]

Tokyo Narita has two great outdoor plane spotting areas on either end of the roof. It’s definitely my favorite but I’ve never flown anything but coach so I haven’t had many good spots to look from.

[@CreightonLittle]

Love plane spotting from the Chase Sapphire lounge out of Logan Airport - if you get the right seat you can see a bunch of planes sitting at gates, then two runways for landing/ takeoff with the bay in the background.

[@johnsivo1370]

My fav place to spot planes is probably Newark because of United’s beautiful livery

[@DrRiley01]

Thank you! I just booked these for 41k miles and $44.10 for my wife and I and I am excited to use the lounge access in LHR and DFW before we go on to our final destination

[@jonathanlovo7391]

i like the video very much Jeb well done

[@simonboulton4490]

Jeb I love Heathrow as I use to work there so on my days off I would go and watch the planes .