Flying Home on Lufthansa B747-8 First Class

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After 5 months in the US I was finally able to fly home, with Lufthansa B747-8 in First Class! This is the first of A 2 part episode that focuses on my Lufthansa First Class flight from LA to Frankfurt. Lufthansa fortunately retained most of their service standards and are still operating the Boeing 747.
Check out what's changed in the current situation with international long-haul travel. I discuss whether current air travel is safe inside the video. Is First Class still the same and the best way to travel?
You have to wear a mask at all times during the flight, with the exception of when you are eating and drinking.

[@16yen]

Wow the attendants are so attentive and casual, yet still maintaining top level of professionalism. Lufthansa is amazing I'm so impressed

[@SamChui]

I realize with Lufthansa, even your're more junior you can have opportunity to work in premium cabins, they have a more fair rotation than fixed position.

[@AMR15H]

I guess I will choose Lufthansa over KLM when it is possible to fly with their 747-8. Would be a Dutch betrayal but it’s KLM’s fault they did not order this majestic queen.

[@henriaunin]

Sam Chui it’s interesting that all my life flying lufthansa, I can’t think of any flight attendant that had an attitude towards me. They’ve been always professional and fantastic.

[@yagneshbhatt8399]

I fully agree with your views about the behavior of the flight attendant and perfect professionalism.

[@Flyboyed]

I love Lufthansa.

[@galangtis117]

She is so kind, i see her smile even use the mask.

[@franciswoodcock9169]

That cabin crew lady is so kind. You can tell that she's really genuine

[@bishwajitsaha1862]

🐓🐔🦃

[@franciswoodcock9169]

@@bishwajitsaha1862 Is that because my surname is Woodcock?😂😂😂

[@bishwajitsaha1862]

🤣🥰❤nice name

[@franciswoodcock9169]

@@bishwajitsaha1862 Thanks man.

[@bishwajitsaha1862]

@@franciswoodcock9169 where are you from☺

[@Alex-bf2vq]

I love how the flight attendant gives Sam gifts for kids 🤣

[@sebby324]

He is big kid

[@annettemarek9374]

Oooooooooooooo

[@akarsh2649]

Kkkkkkk

[@boujeekayy353]

Those gummies are actually really good. Kinda like Haribo ✨

[@marquisethomas5611]

Its like when you buy a car & they give you a toy car, hat & bookbag

[@joej5951]

As they say, “The take offs are optional, the landings are mandatory.” Loved that. In fact, loved the whole conversation.

[@WayneLynch69]

Simile to the U.S. Coast Guard's for 200 years: "You have to go out...you don't have to come back"

[@_fulltimeflyer_1391]

I feel honored as a Lufthansa cabin crew member to see that you felt comfortable on board Sam! Would have loved to meet you. Safe travels and happy flying!

[@WayneLynch69]

It was a JOY to watch such professionalism and investment.

[@hanswurst6712]

Kim is definetly one of the nicest flight attendants ever. 😘

[@bambang303378]

When you fly first class. Everybody are nice.

[@stuartp1859]

oh god yeah! im sure she has a smoking rear too!

[@eoghanmadigan8354]

@@stuartp1859 my guy. Was tryna find someone who thought she was a ride too

[@SuperSnake50]

@@stuartp1859 hell yeah

[@jsteel0387]

Need to find kims @

[@dntraveler7612]

Seriously they have the best cabin crew .. professional but still casual .. you always feel so welcome on board Lufthansa ! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@childofthemighty1341]

Very true. Am proud to be a Lufthansa First class crew

[@Ilovepineapple]

It’s first class. Every airlines’ crew in first class is like that. If you wish to compare, economy is the right way to do it. And in my personal experience Qatar Airways crew is best in Economy class.

[@childofthemighty1341]

@@Ilovepineapple I had the worst experience with qatar in eco from Dubai to Nairobi...3times now...one time personally and two times I observed....it

[@dntraveler7612]

S G well no... if u like to fly with robots who learn sentences how to answer passengers .. enjoy ... I prefer humans who know to hold conversation , show interest in you and have a personality. Lol

[@SK-eg6cw]

Dear Sam, This was an outstanding and friendly service by the Lufthansa crew you experienced on this flight. I am German and I am happy to fly with you during these restricted travel times. I love the 747, too! Glad to be hearing that you will be achieving a pilot license. By the way: In Germany we have the "Technisches Museum Sinsheim". Sinsheim is a small city close to Heidelberg. The museum owns a Concorde of Air France. The museum is open to the public, of course. May be you might to like to visit one day or Berlin from where my greetings will reach you this afternoon. Stay safe and best wishes, Sabine 👍🛩🌍🍀😊 PS: Warstein is not a beer from Bavaria but from the Sauerland which is located in the Federal State of Northrhine Westfalia (e.g. Cologne / Düsseldorf are the bigger cities closer to the Sauerland)..

[@traveller2810]

I was in Sinsheim! That is really great museum! I have Tupolev’s souvenir coin. But crew was sooo experienced. Dreaming and going to become a Lufthansa A350 pilot! Hello from Uzbekistan 🇺🇿

[@seb353]

I was in Sinsheim too! There is museum in Speyer which is collaborating with Sinsheim, in Speyer, they have a 747-200 (Lufthansa livery) an antonov an-22 etc. In Germany, the “warming bottle “ is called “ Wärmeflasche ”

[@traveller2810]

[DW50]SeB Yes, I remember. There are also rockets too. But I wasn’t there because we had less time

[@calvin.]

@@traveller2810 Good luck man!! I'm rooting for you 🤠

[@traveller2810]

Unexpired Lemon Thank you! Wish you will achieve all your dreams too! Have a good day!

[@nycflyertravel]

It’s great that you got to fly on a 747 when so many of them are being retired.

[@DavBlc7]

Yep and British Airways now withdraw all the 747s so i hear. Sad for British fans of the 747s like me.

[@qs3162]

Kim is beautiful, despite wearing a mask you can see her smile through it.

[@jairo_gonzalez3770]

qs agree

[@dirkbecker2961]

Who is forcing her to cover her face is an evil person!

[@alessandro9185]

She looks beautiful

[@dirkdee9751]

Beautiful eyes.

[@weshouldsaveourselves6780]

@@dirkbecker2961 lol you mad for no reason

[@blasstd327]

Money shot at 15:45 where you can see the planes shadow in the clouds, I have never seen that before, nice job Sam!

[@Qrast]

@Commenter2 i did :)

[@MrBlizzard769]

I wanna give Kim the money shot

[@MojaveDan]

Kim the flight attendant has kind eyes. I bet she has a beautiful smile too.

[@jching808]

Agreed

[@mrp9498]

I hope the day comes soon when we can see one another smile again. This mask wearing is depressing for me.

[@stuartp1859]

yeah! wow im sure she can take a rear admiral style pounding!

[@srinivassrinivas-lm2ze]

@@stuartp1859 yes Happy. Smile. Love. From. India

[@vincentmcdonald3648]

@@mrp9498 zee

[@SonofthewindsInc]

Lufthansa are awesome. Service was so good that when we landed in Lagos I didnt want to leave the plane. German hospitality is legendary!

[@vorpommerinaustralia5418]

Thanks bro! ❤️

[@TarrelScot]

The crew, and the airline more broadly, seem to be working so hard to provide a comfortable, premium experience within the constraints of the virus. It’s all about a can-do attitude. Your altitude is a function of your attitude! Great to see a Sam Chui flying video again. It reminds me that the World hasn’t stopped!

[@georginau5933]

I am usually a BA customer- 40 years so far. I’ll certainly fly Lufthansa in the future. Fantastic service and pilots.

[@alexlee6247]

I love that at the end the totally random ppl rejoice over this awesome experience together

[@SamChui]

Exactly, we didn't know each other from beginning but we shared the passion of aviation and 747!

[@alexlee6247]

Sam Chui 😱been following you for a while now. Big fan and love what you do! Stay safe/healthy👍🏼

[@HK.01988]

The air hostess is really sweet.

[@richardhoating23]

Yes,.. especially the one who made eggs for Sam! ;-)

[@qtaznbabygrl]

I love how the flight attendant speaks. She so formal slow and nice.

[@mirzabasheer5673]

i am surprised that he has a home.I thought he lived in lounges and airplanes

[@bernadettehynes-cafferkey3917]

He seems to spend more time in the air than on the ground 😀😀😀

[@mirzabasheer5673]

@@bernadettehynes-cafferkey3917 YEAH lol

[@sebby324]

He needs to have a home to go to when he can’t find a flight to go on lol

[@mirzabasheer5673]

@@sebby324 true xD

[@gus9341]

Wyd

[@arijitroy929]

No matter how many modern jets come but 747 the jumbo jet still rules the sky. The 8I being a massive big brother of the earlier models.

[@arijitroy929]

@Sam Chui thank you so much sir for my comment like. Convey my regards and love to your family from India.

[@mworld3653]

No the A380 disagrees

[@iamtheone2292]

M World 747 is king

[@mworld3653]

I am The one A380 the queen

[@giulianotrapp5987]

Wow! Sam really utilized this quarantine to improve the quality of the animations and of the video as a whole

[@SamChui]

The credit goes to my editor helping me with the animation!

[@xcalium9346]

Man, I remember Lufthansa from when I was a kid, used to visit India almost every summer and we would use Lufthansa on the European route. Really good airline. Lufthansa and Cathay Pacific are like my childhood airlines lmao.

[@simonkniez3471]

I must say that the crew was very, very helpful, pleasant. He left me feeling good. Very good job.

[@davidrazmovski6600]

I swear Sam is one of the nicest guy in a cabin of a plane

[@andyrain6753]

Yeah

[@Dragflyer9669]

Agree. Im sure all crew like him.

[@artyjaycayairlines]

Stevie Jackson maybe he gets FREE FIRST CLASS as his reward

[@mstafabravin7703]

sam his the real captain i agree with you @freezy kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3PTYoOQqq6Dpbs

[@aflaxnews5264]

@@stevej02 he used to i think but he later became famous so airplanes sponsor him hes a good guy btw

[@curtd5153]

Sam, I have been watching you for a while and can’t wait to get back into the skies. Thank you for diligence and meticulousness.....

[@07-hasandhiaa45]

Man, I love his videos. And the fact that he explains his whole experience is really fun to watch.

[@lucidmedia387]

What a top notch video. Seriously, this is higher production standard than TV.

[@JunyuLiuNate]

I'm so happy to see you flying international again, let alone a 747 !!! My great respect to all the people serving in the sky. Happy to see you come home safely.

[@hisservantt8746]

Best comment award goes too

[@hisservantt8746]

To...typing to fast

[@thealislife2536]

It's nice to see people are still staying positive even in this difficult times. And the plane is still stunning!

[@davew5383]

This video brings back great memories for me. I flew for the first time in a 747, flying to Spain in 2009. It was on a Lufthansa 747-400 flying from LAX to Frankfurt, Germany on the first leg of the flight. I enjoyed the flight very much, Lufthansa is definitely a great airline. I was very surprised after I arrived back in California from my trip. I watched a documentary that talked about the airport in Frankfurt, Germany telling about it being where the Hindenburg and other airships were based out of. I had no idea until seeing the documentary, I thought it was very interesting. Even though I only got to see Frankfurt and Germany from the air, it was very green and beautiful there. I would definitely enjoy spending time visiting there sometime. Great Video Sam, I enjoyed it very much👍🙂

OMG!! this brings back memories when kids were allowed in the cockpit. I remember the stewardess coming to my seat to take me and meet the pilots!! It was a British Airways 747-400!! Amazing!!

[@porter12e35]

These videos have Improved in quality in the past few years exponentially! Keep up the good work

[@SamChui]

thank you. I do have an editor helping me with lot of motion graphic, which hats off to him.

[@JackA900]

the moment Sam back to the cabin: Home Sweet Home.

[@Ori--pw5vw]

Is a good thing it was Lufthansa not luftwaffe

[@karlkoll8514]

Sam, you’re so nice ! All the crew members were very polite , professional and friendly , especially the women flight attendants ! Thanks for sharing with us, all those amazing moments, in the magnificent international aviation world !

[@derekx777]

No one: Sam: goes outside around the plane and meet the pilots before flight

[@Sn0wb0i]

The Lufthansa 747 was always one of my favorite planes, it’s nice to see that there are still some in service

[@julosx]

I hope also to spot Korean's and Singapore's 747-830s.

[@joseantonioespindola5820]

The Queen of the Skies always will be. No airplane is like this beauty. I had a reservation to flight to Germany this Spring, but as can you imagine I coudn’t. I choose Lufthansa because of the 747-8. I am trying to move this reservation for 2021. I hope the Queen of the Skies will be flying to Mexico City to have the opportunity to try this amazing airplane. Thanks Sam to share this experience with us. Cheers from Mexico City.

[@bikramjitlahiri8274]

The shadow of the plane on the cloud at 15:46 was awesome ... 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@mycomputergl0wsblu]

Flew this exact plane on the way back to Dubai from LA as well. Loved it.

[@archie2266]

I loved watching the footage taken by the crew in the cockpit of the land Keep up the great videos my friend

[@iandunbar-reid6018]

Thanks for sharing this fabulous trip report, Sam. Everything looked really nice. It's cabin crew like Kim that make Lufthansa a great airline to fly with. The other crew members were wonderful too. Continue to travel safely and thanks again for this wonderful trip report.

[@bobkataviation3967]

This plane is epic. There's no other plane like this. Such quiet take off... Way ta go Sam

[@Laguna3663]

Sam, as always, a super video!! When your with Lufthansa and on your favourite 747 aircraft (top deck) in your travelling pj’s what could be better? Yes, enjoying caviar and heading home!! Well done!

[@swivfty7657]

I think this was one of Sam's best vlogs yet!

[@ronniechen9563]

One lady in the movie "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" said the whole thing is actually tremendously exciting, not just getting on the plane but getting on the plane and turning left - "First Class".

[@PattyASMR]

You can really tell the whole flight crew loves their job, amazing service!

[@varovaro1967]

You enjoy so much what u do, glad you are back in the international skies....

[@b.tillman6195]

It's so good to see you back in the sky Sam. I've flown a few times since the US quarantine began and even in First or Business Class, things just aren't the same. Hopefully, one day, the US domestic carriers will get back to a decent standard of service.

[@souvikmandal4082]

The flight attendant is the sweetest lady ever.

[@hardyvyas5684]

It's not just a video ,kind of experience you get sitting and watching you. Every time you capture some new things in your video,like in this shadow of plane on sky beneath ,great background score

[@tutorandtourist7413]

So happy to se a new travel video from you Sam. You are such an inspiration. Please travel more. I really look forward to your trips. Especially the part on the amenity kits, the pajamas and the food of course. Keep them coming Sam. Take care. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😊

[@globalautobahn1132]

Wow you’re still flying during these times👍 I can see the entire approach pattern for LAX from my house. Normally on any given moment I can see a dozen or so planes lined up for landing. Now I’m lucky if I can spot 1 or 2.

[@eucalyptustea8236]

I love the Lufthansa B747. I flew from Mexico City to Frankfurt on a Lufthansa B747-400 12 years ago.

[@addm15]

The edits on your vids get better and better! Travel safe always Sam!

[@antjee]

I hope the covid-19 test wasn't too painful. I love your channel, you are always delivering great content, even in times like this. Keep up the good work, I'll keep watching. Good to see as a German that you liked the flight with Lufthansa.

[@elidi7232]

Best video I've ever seen from Sam. It is sooo different to the others from Emirates or Etihad, showing the humanity of german crew and Lufthansa trained staff. Selling german cosiness, and being totally 'bodenstandig', so down-to-Earth, you're not being pampered like a Pascha but more like a guest in a german 'Kneipe'. Cool feeling and nice footage. Thank you Sam! 💪

[@ar8620]

The flight attendant was so pretty

[@iamchauhan5022]

I fly Lufthansa all the time but always in economy and the air hostess are always well mannered and pretty 🤓

[@ar8620]

Harr Chauhan ik😂

[@ar8620]

Small Boi Gaming yep

[@ar8620]

Small Boi Gaming 😂 but it’s facts

[@ar8620]

Small Boi Gaming thanks I subbed too

[@yamamoto909tvvideosandgame3]

When you do something you love and u get paid for it... now thats a dream come true. Congratz Sam, I am enjoying watching your videos

[@MrMobieleauto]

One of the best flight attendants I have ever seen. So nice and friendly!

[@pradeeparatnayeke3113]

Sam, you are one of the luckiest to go on the 747! And one of the nicest guy’s on the plane. ❤️ love your video’s Sam! Keep up all this good work. Hoping to be a pilot one day! ❤️❤️😎

[@larry6682]

That looked like a lot of fun. Kim is an amazing flight attendant.

[@Grace-oh3rg]

Love seeing you again Sam ! can’t wait to travel again ! Lufthansa flight is great 👍🏽 thanks for sharing

[@Sean-qk7ps]

Great detail work of LAX showing the plane terminal departure. Good use of graphics.

[@TetaCilka-el5wh]

All the staf are really proud of the 747 and i love Lufthansa because they operate this beautiful aircraft

[@matthiashaenni]

Excellent choice to fly with a B747! Wow what an amazing video, you made my day!! Very charming crew and tons of most delicious food. Glad I am having a barbecue in a few minutes lol. Best wishes Matt

[@crBudgetWatches]

What a professional and friendly crew!

[@timothynm947]

I have always looked forward to my 2x/yr flight from Denver to Frankfurt on Lufthansa. From a good coach seat to business class, ive always enjoyed it. As i'm in temporary work from home status and enjoying the wonders of my home state, i have very much enjoyed the lost part of my life through you and your experience. Thank you for sharing!!

[@ArmedDoges]

nice flight sam chui i love lufthansa airways!! Even During Covid!!

[@MaxAviation]

747-8 is the most underrated plane

[@ffllcchh]

@@ashtongilbert not purchased but leased from Atlas Air

[@melski0513]

Good to see you travel again. I am a travel agent and covid19 has hit travel industry alot. Ive been on reduce working hours for 5 months now and struggling financially. This video lifts up my moral and hopes that travel will be back stronger soon.

[@redbox360]

Glad to see everything back to normal, at least you fly

[@FrazyyyCSGO]

Warsteiner is actually from Northrhine Westphalia, not Bavaria :)

[@alanvonau278]

Ganz genau! *Warsteiner:* en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warsteiner

[@jean-pierremaury6450]

At 11:42 this kid travelling in 1st class is certainly the son Jack Ma from Aliba baba lol

[@arminheer2168]

True! It's from the Sauerland.

[@czacher2768]

A shame for a German and Lufthansa, to say Warsteiner is from Bavaria. As a German you have to know.

[@alanvonau278]

@@czacher2768 The flight attendant may not be German. Nevertheless, she still should have known.

[@derek8335]

Great to see "Friendship & humanity", also lots of laughter behind masks :)

[@l3pr3ch4un]

Thank you for sharing this, Sam.. it makes the world feels a little more normal. I miss flying and traveling, we have been grounded for too long now...

[@sorandumb4768]

I appreciate your footages and editing skills. You have leveled up sir!

[@calvin.]

It's amazing the way others interacted with Sam, no one feels/looks annoyed at all and really happy, :D And I'm rolling by with some nacho cheese, anybody wants some?

[@SamChui]

Good Observations. Obviously they're happy to be in my vlog camera. I think the other 3 First Class passengers were really happy with the flight as well, it hasn't been easy for all of us so we all massively enjoyed.

[@calvin.]

@@SamChui Haha I'm really surprised to get a reply from you! Cheers!

[@liamstraughan]

I'm very pleased to see that the icon of international air travel, the 747, will continue to live on!

[@benbenm9304]

I think it's the best Sam video so far! I just loved it! Kim was so benevolent as well perfect!

[@matthewloss517]

Thank you so much for this video. I travel constantly for work and was heart broken when these 747 where grounded when COVID started . Thank you for the excellent content

[@fyrstikken]

"Normally we take the cheese-tray down the isle for everyone to have a bite, but since Mr. Chui is flying with us today, he get the whole tray" - Legend

[@delontereid7584]

Sam you seem to get the rockstar flight attendant on every flight. Kudos to Lufthansa for their 5-star service on the flight. 747 is still one of the heavies I have to check off my list ✈️

[@SamChui]

Everyone is beautiful in their own ways. Sometimes doing a vlog bring the best personality of them.

[@delontereid7584]

@@SamChui I think this was a great vlog to humanize the cabin crew 👏

[@Kathy11271957]

Missed seeing you enjoy an international flight. This made me happy.

[@splatmacpuffin]

Incredible video Sam. Your enthusiasm has not wavered one bit.

[@unboxivity]

Dude I'm impressed with Lufthansa and I hope 747 will still be in service for some more years

[@TheAgwarn]

It’s a hot water bottle 😊 the Lufthansa flight crew seem brilliant and your hostess is so lovely!

[@rolfenblom412]

I flew on Lufthansa A340 business class from Munich to Boston a few years ago. Very nice!!

[@wesleyduarte9687]

What a friendly flight attendant!

[@VR-oq8nk]

MY FAVOURITE FLIGHT B-747

[@earthprotectors3926]

2:52 Take offs are optional but the landings are mandatory 😂😂

[@bradlovely6936]

Sam, you sure live the high-life, no denying that, plus it's great therapy watching your work! Much respect!

[@Michael-sl1pj]

Loved this video Sam! Great service from the crew and the food looked really good!

[@AlphaRP]

staysafe sam! :D

[@jacksonchen3256]

Sam is very inspirational. The legend of the skies.

[@andrehellstrom399]

Sam, I love your videos. You're always kind to the crews whatever airline. As a flight attendant myself, that means a lot so thank you. Unfortunately in today's world, many passengers feel entitled and barely give us eye contact, or a 'please and thank you'. This video was exceptionally well done! I loved it. Come and see us at United soon!

[@marianjeffrey8684]

Hi from Victoria in lockdown. Great to see you back in the air. I'm travelling in my mind at the moment. Great video thanks.

[@ricardobittar5942]

Oh my gosh. How I'm missing flying. I hope I will still have time enough to once again fly on the Lufthansa 747, before they retire it.

[@leonhertrich8014]

The 747-8 will be at least 15 years in Service with Lufthansa.

[@MyBallsRBest]

I just love flying LufthansaFirst Class ! It’s always a Happy Ending 😂

[@emremladic4486]

Dear sam watching you reveals the hope inside of me about all those things will be settled down and gonna follow the sun 🌞 again

[@Reny.Rosales]

I worked as an engineer for those seats for 4 years. Amazing quality and comfort!.