I Flew Around The WORLD in Business Class *During LOCKDOWN*

I flew around the world in business class during lockdown. This is my story...
Flying around the world in previous years would be limiting just to the cost, time and energy. In 2021 however, you’re face with lockdowns, testing and entry restrictions. I’m going to share with you today how I did this, what it was like and the challenges which I faced along the way including hotel quarantine.
Departing London I flew on British Airways new A350-1000 on their Club Suites, otherwise known as Business Class. This flight over to Dubai was around 6.5 hours, allowing me time to indulge in errr their cardboard boxes meals but fantastic bedding in their suite. Arriving in Dubai I stayed at the Armani hotel (only one night through… man can’t afford $500 a night!). During my time in Dubai I went hot air ballooning, jet skiing and even drove and F1 car.
Now it’s time for the next flight. Onboard Etihad’s First Class, with their 787-9 flying 15 hours over to New York. Yes I know this is mainly for Business Class… but I got an incredible deal (via Air Canada Aeroplan… more on my IG). Sadly the First Class lounge at Abu Dhabi airport is closed so I had to make do with the Business Class lounge (yes I’m being sarcastic… it’s still brilliant!).
Upon arrival into NY I stayed in Chelsea but only briefly as I’m off on my next flight, JetBlue Mint’s business class bound for Las Vegas.
JetBlue is in my opinion the best business class for domestic flying in the US… and I highly recommend it. Arriving into Vegas I stayed at the Venetian. After exploring a quiet vegas, it’s time to head over to the airport for my next flight. This time… over to LAX on AA First Class.. Not a huge amount to report back on this trip, so onto the next one I say!
In LAX I met up with my friend James where we went inside a private jet studio in Hollywood… yes this is a thing! After some plane spotting near in-and-out at LAX I headed inside the terminal to catch my next AA First Class flight over to Texas.
I’m positioning to Texas as I’m catching a special flight from Dallas, to somewhere I’ve wanted to visit for many years… Hawaii! This is on American Airlines First Class 777-200ER. The flight time is over 8 hours which blows my mind as this is similar in flight time to London - India.
Unfortunately my time in Hawaii was restricted to lockdown in my hotel room… aka hotel quarantine. This meant I was not even allowed out of my room… such a shame but a reason to go back.
From HNL I flew for 5 hours over to San Francisco onboard Hawaiian Airlines A330 in their First Class.
From San Francisco I met up again with my friend James. After touring some of the main tourist sights in and around the Bay Area I headed to SFO international airport. This time I’m onboard Qatar Airways A350-900 for a 15.5 hour flight over to Doha, Qatar. This aircraft features their latest QSuites so I’m able to showcase to you what these are like to fly during the current worldwide situation.
Back in Doha, I stayed in the airport hotel, named the Oryx Hotel. After some rest and a shower it’s time to get onboard my next flight to London. This final flight is onboard Qatars 777-300ER which features again, their QSuite Business Class product.
So what did you think? Let me know down below in the comments. Make sure you check out my IG to follow my travels live: will.luxurytravel

[@Trektrendy]

To those asking how I booked this. Here's a breakdown. Make sure you follow me on IG where I share booking tips daily: instagram.com/will.luxurytravel LHR - DXB £350 + 24k avios AUH - JFK 105k aeroplan EWR - LAS $399 LAS - LAX $130 LAX - DFW - HNL $450 HNL - SFO $550 SFO - DOH - LHR - invited to try the SFO route by the airline.

[@paulkalokerinos1791]

Still can’t work out why. Lots of travelling bugger all exploring

[@lachiehead9194]

Love how you're open and honest about when you pay and when you get looked after by airlines!

[@Trektrendy]

Thanks for watching Paul. Well actually quite the opposite. I did tonnes of exploring, I also went to Egypt and Abu Dhabi which I left out of this video. It was done over a few months and a travelled a lot of it with my friend James. Remember what you’re seeing here is condensed highlights

[@ivan_ka2363]

How were you entering USA when they had closed entry for non-US non-essential travel?? This ban is still in pace

[@Trektrendy]

@@ivan_ka2363 the US has never been closed for entry, and there’s not a travel ban. If you’ve been in the EU / UK in the last 14 days then yes you can’t enter, bud aside from that you’re good to go. Hope that helps :)

[@danield5223]

Him: Unfortunately, due to Covid, the First Class lounge is closed, so we’ll have to slum it in the business class lounge instead. Me, who’s only ever flown economy: 🥺

[@NahianHaider]

🥺

[@kathrynmassudi1459]

Why

[@cleopatrabonz]

Slum it, wow..snobby

[@DaveYogs]

Honestly im living vicariously through him and enjoying every second

[@ashlynadventures912]

It's funny to realize that stuffed dog has traveled more than me

[@ashlynadventures912]

@fire playz Diego has longer eats and is a stuffed animal dog, but I guess he may look like a teddy bear to some. But at 19:57 he specifically says stuffed dog 🐶

[@tbprod5]

I’ve never traveled by air before sadly

[@DannyDimeProdz]

Me too m

[@thesimulatorguy4248]

@@tbprod5 your not missing anything!

[@tbprod5]

@@thesimulatorguy4248 well sorta, you get to go through clouds, see the sky and be super high up? Or is that just a myth

[@hothotheat3000]

Qatar’s business class puts the first class of every US airline to absolute shame. It’s sad that so many Americans who haven’t left the country have no clue what they are missing.

[@jen93106]

I have to say that I was actually much happier when I WAS clueless and flying around US First Class! Ignorance = Bliss! LOL.

[@ryanjordan1083]

We flew sfo-doh last month on the a350 and the double bed was miles beyond any us experience and i could have probably done 25-30 hours in that seat.

[@numerologicatarot3333]

So does Emirates, etihad, ANA and a few others…. America is too capitalistic. The country that started it but has the crappiest crafts by choice at the expensive of decency….

[@ChrisGugliuzza]

That's because Qatar focuses on long-haul, whereas US airlines focus on domestic...

[@MandoMonge]

Correction: Qatar’s ECONOMY class puts US Legacy first class to shame

[@velvetjones1856]

I did an around the world about 20 years ago. Ticket was booked as business but a couple segments were upgraded to first. From my home in Arkansas, the long haul flew Dallas to Gatwick, Then Bristol to Zurich, Zurich to Singapore where I needed to depart earlier than scheduled because of an airline strike. Singapore to the new airport in Hong Kong, then LA, Dallas and finally home. Crazy and wouldn't want to do it again on a short schedule without a few layovers longer than 1-2 days.

[@mxyzptlyk]

AA to Los Angeles. "This is First Class, Oh dear!" Perfect! US airlines have no concept of what First Class is. At best, that was Premium Economy.

[@llamamanism]

What a hard life this gentleman has, it’s so hard for me to see him struggle 😉

[@bklondon75deliciousnesswit64]

I was hoping you give details as to why you did this or how much you spent on this epic journey.

[@labtec514]

To brag about it on Instagram and KZbin

[@Trektrendy]

@@labtec514 far from it, I review flights for a living to help consumers make informed decisions on their premium flight bookings. No need to be salty

[@Trektrendy]

Thanks for watching :) Details on my pinned comments on how I booked this 🤓

[@lucy-in-the-sky9292]

@@labtec514 jealous much?

[@johnsymonstcu]

Hi, Will. This was so interesting and brought back good memories for me. I did a RTW(round the world) trip back in the '80's(dating myself here🤣) on a joint fare with Singapore Airlines and TWA. I did spread the time out and it was an eye opening journey for me. It was on 747's all of the way(how I miss the "Queen of the Skies".) I am quite impressed with your stamina on this trip of yours. Guess you got a good rest up back in London. Thanks for documenting this for us. Take care, buddy and have a pleasant week. 👍🤗❤🛫🙏🌎

[@sergiolaurencio7534]

The queen!

[@kyleraftery3268]

Epic mate. Love your videos. I'm in Australia and we are stuck, no international travel on the horizon any time soon. Nice to live vicariously through your adventures.

[@DanknDerpyGamer]

that blanket on the Ethiad flight looks thin but comfy.

[@rem05033]

Looks like a wonderful trip! I did an around the world several years ago with Cathay, Qantas, BA, and American all in First. Your video makes me want to do it again. Thanks!

[@sarveshram]

Was waiting for this all week! Amazing video!

[@englandtravelexpert703]

Great work mate, thanks again!

[@dennismock393]

Wow Will, what a great trip report. Can't wait to get back flying again.

[@BRTripReport]

Such a cool video! Congrats on your experience! ✈️

[@ahmedvirologist]

What an amazing video. Many thanks! It will be perfect to include a timeline of the journey at the end to sum it up.

[@airplanegod]

Living the dream. Great video.

[@Trektrendy]

Thanks for watching 😀

[@daniellambe-fatola6806]

Now we’re talking.Really nice to experience all the airlines with you,Keep it up!!

[@Trektrendy]

Thanks so much for watching Daniel. Glad you enjoyed it

[@makabiyahe593]

Love watching your videos, my favourite airline review vlog... 👍🏼

[@travelomg4021]

It's not an easy task to travel around during lockdown, you're so brave. Nice video.

[@yeppo222]

Amazing journey. I’ve been to all the cities you visited plus the Q suite. Loved the experience from Shanghai to Doha then onto London. You missed Asia but then the whole continent was in lockdown with quarantine at that time. You must do it again and stop by a few cities in Asia next.

[@mowattlavern62]

Looking forward to seeing more of your videos

[@johnmetcalfe5664]

Fantastic video mate as always

[@AdventureswithaaronB]

Nice vid! Love Newark airport

[@CalebGalaraga]

Love it! Thanks for sharing this :-)

[@dianeschroeder3980]

Amazing job editing all that footage! A really fun recap❤️👍✈️

[@Trektrendy]

Thanks so much Diane - yeah it took quite a while to edit it all. Lots of new content coming up, Lufthansa First Class next week :)

[@dianeschroeder3980]

@@Trektrendy I look forward to seeing that!

[@tigerlilly891]

Thank you for sharing i would never be able to afford this and its lovely to get an idea of what's it like

[@bagelbob3979]

Hey longtime no see, congrats on getting 30k seems like yesterday when i was with you at 3k! the amazing birdview shot you had makes you look like your in a 5 star hotel

[@Paulhilvert]

Mate, I’m going to have to wait till my lunch break to watch, bring it on 👏 👏

[@sarajmanes4505]

Good Afternoon Fateh Video Happy & Safe Journey Thanks

[@MelbourneFlyer]

Great video! Must be great to be able to still travel around the world and go home again! We are not allowed to leave, let alone come back into the country...

[@johnh2601]

Great Video as Always.

[@brigittelehmann9749]

great flight i enjoyed it very much greetings from the netherlands

[@kinkybidub]

Loving the videos mate, keep em coming

[@Trektrendy]

Glad you like them! Lots more to come :)

[@shakesnbake]

Awesome mate!! Great video!

[@Trektrendy]

Thanks John 🤙🏼

[@KandeShack]

I love the final descent into Dubai at night! Dubai and Abu Dhabi are two of my favorite cities right behind London✈️✈️✈️ if you ever need a travel companion, I’m happy to fill that role😋

[@oldfashioned7292]

Really enjoyed the video!

[@trapulizer]

This channel deserves so many more subs

[@djbabygggudani7911]

I enjoy your commentary so much.....wish I could join you on your trip around the world someday...You’re awesome....

[@Trektrendy]

Thanks so much Gigi 😀

[@maguro008]

brilliant, love it dude

[@MuhammadAli-pq6ms]

I Enjoyed it very much. You should do more of it again

[@TripReportaviation]

Excellent video.

[@olefella7561]

Well done man!!!

[@Trektrendy]

Thanks mate :)

[@ronaldmiller2740]

GREAT GREAT VIDEO!!!! THX.

[@scarlettcloete9457]

omg you have 30,000 subscribers seems like not long ago you had 21,000. congratulations!! never stop the great content

[@Trektrendy]

Thank you - slowly but surely. Aiming for that big 100k 🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@adrianrowan5037]

You are one talented guy brill mate your giving me great visions where a want to go top man

[@chenchenhuang1067]

Brilliant! Always a pleasure to watch Hope to see you soon in the sky 😜✈️

[@Trektrendy]

Thanks so much for watching my friend. And i'm sure it's just a matter of time :)

[@dyer308]

Great video 👍

[@alexshaw8821]

Great video 👌

[@juliedavis8765]

You must be exhausted after all those flights! Great video 🙂🙂✈️

[@Trektrendy]

Thanks so much for watching 😀 it was super tiring but so glad I got to have these experiences

[@Bangpaulxu]

Yes finally another 20 min plus video! I got my 🍿 ready!

[@Trektrendy]

Hope you enjoyed it - thanks so much for watching as usual my friend :)

[@LouieBasilio]

Amazing Trip and another awesome video Will! I enjoyed hopping around the world while watching the video specially during lockdowns but also have to admit i also felt your fatigue. That stuffed dog bit was funny. And the comments are correct, that stuffed dog got to travel so much more than i have due to covid. But have to ask, how did you manage to get it on board inside the plane? Since you guys are traveling business/first class they allowed it?

[@MattCook206]

that was one hell of a great journey, thanks for the great vid! and to see diego haha

[@Nina_Frank]

Diego is sooo TACKY. Such a hussle carrying around. Show some class man!

[@ekuche8335]

Can you provide a total price and miles used for all the trips combined?

[@GMaviation]

Yes please. I'd would like to make a similar trip like this as well. Been in a relationship for 5 years and have some 'freedom' now😅

[@Trektrendy]

Thanks for watching mate. Full details of my routings and bookings is in my pinned comment at the top of this section

[@japanesetripoflife2610]

wow! new business class on BA! must be good!

[@xabierlanda8998]

You are the master, I really envy you, ( in a good way ) such a great deals you got it, I hope you said how much cost to you at the end. Kudos

[@Ananth8193]

Awesome recap video Trek trendy ❤️❤️❤️..

[@ekuche8335]

Great overall recap video.

[@Trektrendy]

Glad you liked it, thanks for watching

[@robbertrules7943]

DFW is it’s own city. Lol welcome to Texas! There is a ton to see and do in that airport as well as the newly updated Dallas Lovefield. Don’t forget to get a Whataburger next time you go through Texas. It’s life changing.

[@delontereid7584]

The hot air balloons in the desert was awesome to watch. Your trip reports are always fun to watch. P.S.- TSA precheck would be a good investment.

[@nazimo007]

Best repport thanks for the great job sir Davis William hello from Algeria your friend mehdi

[@Trektrendy]

Thanks so much for watching Nazim, super glad you liked it 😀

[@juliekennedy2597]

Loving your video's ❤️ can't wait for my next flight, Copenhagen to stansted (Ryanair, cattle class) 😂😂😂

[@EhsanAKhan]

Dude could you do a video on how you travel for a living? Your videos are straight FIRE. Keep it up!

[@Nina_Frank]

Don´t think he will give away that secret, hahaha

[@SorchaCobhthaigh]

I've not tried the QR double seat/bed but the single Q Suite is by far the best Business in the sky, I'm sure someone will beat it soon but the service they offer is also awesome.

[@internationAL21]

Great video. You’re living the dream- good for you! Curious to know how many NASA shirts you own?!

[@DanknDerpyGamer]

When watching that DFW-HNL segment, well, ** flashbacks to once flying STL-OGG, where headwinds pushed a 9 hour flight to almost 11, intensify ** XD

[@mingcheah]

Great video!

[@Trektrendy]

Thank you 😀

[@pamelaschumacher5471]

SF, been there, will do it over and over. Boudan bread to die for!

[@nanzhang4016]

Bro is a legend. Still making amazing videos in the deadly pandemic

[@ZoeAndHerTales]

When we flew into Hawaii back in July we just had to be fully vaccinated, 1 negative Covid test and fill out an online government form. We stayed in Kona aka “The Big Island”!

[@kennethgoldsmith3851]

Wow thanks I will do just that x

[@Ice-on7xs]

Ive been there (Las Vegas Venice remake) Soooo nice

[@jimmurphy4703]

Your posts keeps us mere morals up beat to when we can holiday again! Ok ok you have convinced me it’s Qatar business from Mel to Dublin

[@veronicaescobedo6441]

AMAZING!

[@stephaniejanestachura9020]

Really enjoyed the video great to see some different destinations keep safe x

[@Trektrendy]

Thanks for watching Stephanie super glad you liked it 😀

[@curtisfennell8405]

Best travel videos. Honest and truthful! Hope to meet you in the skies some day!

[@Trektrendy]

Thanks so much Curtis - and likewise :)

[@cocodelocofashion6424]

Trek is My fave AVGeek and KZbinr ever..hopefully soon he will do a prize! Of some sort!

[@cocodelocofashion6424]

Hey Mr. TRENDY if you should ever do a contest or something to where your subs win a lil prize I have the most fabulous idea for you! Get this...whoever wins this pretend(ATM) contest should win a LONNNGGG HAUULLL trip with you..in biz or first class of course the Lonnnnggggeerrr Haaaauuuullllll the better Lmfaoo! What u think Mr. Trendy? Side note...this vid makes me homesick as I lived in LA for over 15 years..right by LAX too just northwest of 24L and 24R in Playa Del Rey...on Falmouth street. I loved the sweet sounds of the 747s all day long...b4 I moved away in 2012 to NYC

[@josephdavies7606]

Funny looking f1 car haha 😄

[@dazdillinger5800]

New best in the game

[@oigo9499]

What do you actually do for a living?

[@djbabygggudani7911]

My thoughts exactly......

[@Trektrendy]

You’re looking at part of it 🛫

[@stevebricker2542]

Sweet FA

[@Trektrendy]

@@stevebricker2542 now now Steve no one likes that jelly behaviour 🙃

[@kz8943]

@@Trektrendy Not u roasting them😭💀

[@slowcal4]

Will, of all the business class you flew which airline business class would you recommend?

[@SlowZz34]

Out of all the V8s you chose the Mopars. Way to go.

[@jimkelly2782]

Loved watching your whirlwind trip. But I’m a little confused about the trip to Hawaii. Seemed like you just landed, quarantined, and headed back to the airport???

[@BChandl13]

14:20 "DFW-Hawaii is one of the longest domestic flights you can take" -- Hawaiian flies nonstop to Boston (1300mi longer) which is the actual longest domestic flight. Also can get to Hawaii nonstop from Chicago,Detroit,Atlanta,Orlando,DC,NYC and MSP. All at least 200 to 1300 mi longer.

[@grspotter9923]

It's not quite that round the world but still very interesting experience

[@raymondmassie4898]

Agree, it was basically LHR to DXB, AUH to JFK, a bunch of domestic flights and then back again via DOH. When not continue on to Japan or South Korea and back to Blighty via DOH?

[@GawYT]

@@raymondmassie4898 Agreed. Honestly I'm pretty bored of seeing Dubai & Doha trip reports now.. It's been covered to death on KZbin.

[@tongthanakorn6484]

The Thailand airport that you're trying to recall is Samui International Airport (USM)

[@Trektrendy]

Ah that’s the one! Thanks :)

[@invisl7303]

your amazing

[@paolabeltran5560]

Los Angeles! I have been there and I visited Hollywood!

[@lazarojordy]

Class Video

[@chiraghiran1585]

woahh that’s so cool! 😎

[@San123]

Such a underrated channel ❤️

[@San123]

❤️❤️

[@San123]

❤️

[@farabichowdhury3251]

Love your content, you have great angle of showing things! Curious, but How on earth are you fullly vaccinated?

[@ErikvanderEijk]

Is there any info available on pre-clearance in UAH & arriving at JFK domestic? I have been searching for a quick way to travel from Europe to the USA. Because of current restrictions, all I could find was having to stay over outside Europe (for example the Caribbean) for at least 14 days before flying to the US.

[@christopherexelby6032]

Hi super big fan I would love to go with you on a flight but correctly I'll hopefully you get this maybe when I'm better also I know you flown around the world but you should do a video with all the airport in the world in one video think that would be a cool videos

[@yvr2002rtw]

By any chance are you a dual UK/UK citizen? Just wondering how you were able to get into the US as they don't allow people who have been in the UK during the past 14 days to enter. Did you have to stay in Dubai for more than 14 days before going to the US?

[@Crabz49]

Wow 🤩

[@aidiladamidzharali7402]

Thank you for sharing.. love your reviews. indeed to be able to travel during lockdown/pandemic (esp cross countries) were indeed rare and “luxurious” even for “average” frequent travellers - due to travel/govt restrictions for non business essentials, strict/long mandatory quarantines .. hope more videos like these will get tractions to boost confidence for air travelling to rebounce back soon.. keep up the good work! 😀

[@fvssr9441]

So cool

[@splicer91]

Great video! Looks like an awesome time. Doesn't around the world imply you fly around the world in one direction? What happen to East Asia?

[@Trektrendy]

Thanks so much for watching. And yes I did try but wasn't able to even transit most places in Asia. I based this on total mileage.

[@splicer91]

@@Trektrendy Totally understand. With all of the restrictions, I am surprised you were able to do as much as you did.