Is Air France A350 Business Class Now Best in Europe?!

[@NonstopDan]

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[@ZainabAlHassnawy]

11:20 how did you get the audio of the cockpit??

[@lilf22]

I’m on this aircraft in November, surprising my dad with his first ever Business class flight; just switched us over to row 10! THANK YOU.

[@IdkMedia-q5p]

That's an awesome gift for your father. But, row 10 on Air France A350-900 is premium economy.

[@lilf22]

Dan at 7:20 begs to differ! Haha Can confirm we’re on AF A350-900 in row 10 Biz 😀👍🏼

[@Real1cooks]

@@IdkMedia-q5pnot true row 10 is the start of the mini cabin

[@Real1cooks]

Make sure you don’t book the middle row though it doesn’t have the extended leg room

[@IdkMedia-q5p]

@@lilf22 Oh true my bad I was looking at seatguru and misunderstood it. Wasn't hating, just was looking at the seat guru for a similar flight :) cheers and enjoy the trip with your father

[@nicholasrenwick6263]

I flew AF for the first time ever this year, return to Paris from Ho Chi Minh City in a 777-200 premium economy. The service and food was far and away the best I've ever had. The flight attendants made us feel special. I wish they flew to Australia.

[@Mazhypic]

I love those kinds of "bloopers" or extra scenes at the end of a video! They are so fun!

[@Lego_and_avgeekQFA72]

As a french I can tell I am pround of Air France

[@brinckau]

I don't dare to fly Air France because of their frequent strikes. They can strike several times per year, multiple days at a time, so the risk of being impacted is not that small. If they were reliable and had this "customer-first attitude", I would be proud of them too.

[@Lego_and_avgeekQFA72]

@brinckau ah FRANCE and stike a long love story (we have them every day)

[@amyspeers8012]

I live in SW France and mom came to visit me. She flew from Orlando to Bordeaux on Air France and loved her flights. She said the flight attendants were absolutely lovely and she wants to fly Air France when she comes next year!

[@gabyabed]

I just came back from Europe on their A350-900. Amazing business class, great service, very comfortable flight and pleasant crew. Can't recommend it enough now.

[@sleekhairedchocolate]

Had the opportunity recently to try AirFrance’s Business class seat in both their Boeing and Airbus variants. It was astounding the difference between the two, the Airbus product I can’t recommend enough. Learning about the space differential between the front row and everything else was a pleasant surprise I had since I happened to fly in A4.

[@mamaxman]

Hey Dan and Oscar, Max here 🫡 I’ve been a fan for so long ! I’m so happy to be featured in your video and glad that you enjoyed it. Au plaisir de revoler ensemble ! Max

[@ZG787real]

How did you get featured in it?

[@vd8078]

T’es trop une star grand padre

[@tacodias]

Air France’s A220 is now my fave intra European offering… Haven’t flown long distance with them, so now maybe is time

[@evs251]

Finnair a350 is mine

[@IonasalSdorica]

Was in AF's A220 when flying from Geneva to Paris on May 2023. Was flying business and got the left (A) seat, so I got to seat all by myself too. Not surprisingly, A seats were quickly running out before people had to choose D or F lol.

[@vibecheck663]

the A220 is based

[@fincarosa]

Air France business class is better than business class of US carriers - cabin, food, customer service, those amazing AF lounges. Apsrt from United havibg mattress pads, AF wins across the board. Thank you for this review!

[@NonstopDan]

I completely agree! A mattress pad would be a game-changer!

[@solowithmanni]

Dan, I am so glad you finally decided to review Air France's latest product. I will be taking my first Air France business class flight next January to Hong Kong, and I've managed to select seat 1A, which is the exact same type of seat in your video. Great to be able to get a little preview of what's to come.

[@NonstopDan]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@korrilis]

As a former AF flight attendant, I remember some nations forbid breaking the seals on the alcohol compartments. Alcohol could only be served while we were airborne (and sure we were not returning to the airport for any reason). On the other hand, in countries that allow us to open, we could serve alcohol while still on the ground. This is how it was 10 years ago. Make sure to check with a current attendant in case regulations have changed

[@curtislin6637]

I actually just did this exact route in the exact same seats in august. The crew on my first flight were nowhere near as good as yours or my second flight. (Pre departure beverage never collected, no bread offered, no wine offered, no sugar or chocolate with my espresso despite asking for both) Small things but inconsistency really made me fume when other passengers seemingly got much better service.

[@venzuan]

I flew Paris to Tokyo and back in a 777-300 new bussines class in seat 9A. Amazing flight. So much space, nice food and very friendly crew. A pleasure. Specially being my first bussines class flight

[@edefournas]

Air France is by far the best European airline I took during the past 3 years. And I am talking about economy class here.

[@Swordsman1425]

I flew Air France from Dallas to Cairo and back in 2022, and honestly even in economy/premium economy, it was great. The food was delicious, the seats were comfy enough to rest, and the flight attendants were great. Best way I've ever crossed the Atlantic Ocean, as the only other times I have was with Delta and American Airlines.

[@BirdDog.]

I flew economy on the 787 and it was the worst seat ever. Not sure if I was having personal orthopedic issues that day but I couldn’t get comfortable. Even sitting in two pillows.

[@narekkazarian4943]

Upgraded from economy to this business class seat from CDG-LAX, sat in 1D (bulkhead). The best flying experience I've had to date. Well worth the upgrade cost.

[@NonstopDan]

That sounds like an amazing experience!

[@devasyasharma3431]

Your videos are therapy for av geeks tbh......Thanks 🥳

[@Plane1896]

Dan this is a masterpiece of a video! I flew Air France business class 2 months ago. Flight information: Aircraft: Airbus A330-200. Route: Paris-SXM it was the best flight I’ve ever taken. Keep it up Dan cool you like Air France business class!

[@NonstopDan]

Thanks a lot!

[@Plane1896]

@@NonstopDan np thanks for the reply :)

[@-DC-]

Air France are now Europe's Premier Operator, They have really stepping their Game Up 😘

[@sailorlac]

Air France is wonderful. If I could I would only fly Air France, but alas, they don't fly everywhere. Where they do fly I only fly them. The planes are immaculate, the lounges lovely, the service full of grace.

[@jonclassical2024]

WOW....vive la France! I also have never heard you so effusive about a flying expereinence! Another great review Dan, thanks for bringing Air France to our attention, it does look lovely!

[@sabbys7750]

Always a great review Dan!!! Nice to see Oskar too. Thank you Dan!!

[@NonstopDan]

Thanks so much! 🙏

[@ManualFlying]

I love the way AF and KLM both try different things to make themselves stand out among themselves and among the competition (*cough cough, Lufthansa). The only problem I have with AF and KLM is that they do swap equipment quite often. You may end up with A350 with an old cabin, or one of their many 777 configurations, some of which, still has the super old J class with no individual aisle access.

[@KPolinger]

My husband and I flew IAD-CDG (exactly 1 year ago today, coincidentally) on a 777-300ER after being swapped from the A380-900. However, that meant we got moved from Row 4 to Row 1! Yay for middle bulkhead seats! We were also not offered champagne before departure, and I thought my door was broken bc it wouldn’t open before takeoff. I quickly learned that they lock them for takeoff and landing. Silly tourist girl. 😂 Because of their amenity kit, I am now a regular user of Clarins Hydra-Essentiel face mist. 😉 CONGRATULATIONS on leveling up, btw! My hubby paused on your first screenshot of the points exclaiming, “Wait, how can he see La Premiere availability? Is he Platinum??” 😅🎉

[@Budmetro]

Wow! AF has really stepped up its game. Thanks for this great video. Your content blows me away!

[@NonstopDan]

Thanks so much! 🙏

[@melodyyRP]

Amazing! I went on this a year ago. Booked to go on this again because I slept so well! Amazing croissants 😘 and the room like suits Are ace 👍 I DEFINITELY recommend this. Just a reminder that I dislike is that they loose our luggage when we arrive to hong Kong, got it after 4 days. I wasn't happy with that. But overall I think airfrnac is the BEST business class out there 👍

[@connor25]

I was really impressed with Air France Business Class, in fact I enjoyed it more than Emirates which was a little old at the time.

[@adamcole4808]

I flew AF A350 Business out of Paris the other day. Indeed very impressed, as you say seat was very good, had the new configuration. But the food was Wow, some of the best I have had in the sky. Crew were also very good with the Purser personally welcoming us and checking towards the end that we were all happy.

[@jimhankinson4428]

I've flown AF business twice in the last couple of years - once from Panama to Paris(originally booked Premium I upgraded at the airport for $500), which was just superb - amazingly good food and drink (which is what I most care about), attentive but not intrusive service, and comfortable seats . About a year later I flew from Yerevan to Paris - 5 hrs+ - on a flight I paid for (not expensive) - but on a narrow-body, and the experience was very much worse - I was even served champagne with ice-cubes 'because 'it's not properly chilled yet'. But when they are good, they are very very good. And the 2E lounge in CDG... Keep up the good work.

[@jlasf]

I fly SFO - CDG several times a year and love Air France. The food is better and the lie-flat beds are great. On the 11-hour flight, I sleep 8 hours and avoid jet lag. I am a wizard with Flying Blue mileage charts and get the best deals. I find a Biz seat for about 50,000, but I am flexible in my dates. The costs vary enormously: the same flight costs 700,000 points one day and 50,000 the next. Here's a tip: after you select the flight and proceed to pay, you are given the option to use fewer points and pay more. So, use 60,000 points and pay $200, or 50,000 points and $300, or 40,000 and $400. Since this is a great exchange rate, I always choose to pay more money. So, I can end up with an SF - Europe biz fare of 40,000 points!! Bon voyage!

[@medicman65]

I'm almost embarrassed to say all the times I've flown Air France have been in business class, and have had NO complaints.

[@cookingwithfat]

Flew Air France from Montreal to Paris in the new business class. It was really great. We super enjoyed it.

[@kevinbaskaran4716]

Dan I know how enthusiastic you are about aviation. So I always wondered, did you ever have a passion to become a flight attendant??

[@MDLC424]

He’s mentioned in other videos he wanted to become an airline CEO due to the prestige, income and ability to be in aviation. Thanks to us, he was able to make enough to sustain himself, travel and learned along the way that prestige is irrelevant.

[@sagas3216]

CDG is such a terribly managed airport, but air France does know what to do once you're airborne 😂

[@jean-baptistebruyere6809]

That’s a wonderful video! May i add a lille correction though, contrary to what you said, this product is fully bespoke. It’s not based on an existing product. I know because I’was part of the design team at Design Investment the company that designed this seat. Thank you again, especially for those beautiful shots of the cabin.

[@longhaul744]

This video was great, Dan 👏🏼

[@magnustan841]

Beautiful cabin, love the navy Air France uses throughout their upholstery. Also, it has been said numerous times that the A321LR/XLR can be used on busy long-haul routes when demand may be slightly lower, where a wide body would be uneconomical. I know it is fashionable to hate on narrowbodies going long-haul (but everyone still fanboys over the 757 regardless), but we need to be more fair.

[@Pyaripriya82]

Dan … you’re AWESOME 🙌🏻 love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@NonstopDan]

Thanks so much! 🙏

[@sailorlac]

You're right about Past Lives. Everyone should see it. I did on an Air France flight earlier this year and I was transfixed. The flight and crew were wonderful too.

[@NonstopDan]

🙏

[@Fat_n_fine]

I flew Air France business last year. It was nice but they tended to the off duty staff and not paying customers. They often had attitudes when you ask for something. I had to remind her that she didn't bring my meal. Smh

[@Calebs_Aviation]

Looks INTERESTING I’d say! I am so sad to see KLM 🇳🇱 fall so far but I still believe that the Air France 🇫🇷 A350 is fabulous and AF seems 100% worth it to me! Cheers 🥂 or should I say magnifique! Caleb’s Aviation 😅

[@HiJacky7500]

I was lucky to fly in one of the B777 from Paris to Seoul in 1A and 1L on the return. The foot space was absolutely incredible and it was so nice to be able to have that huge space for myself. I preordered the vegetarian meal, the appetizers and desserts were really yummy. The main dishes were just okay. If the prize is right I will definitely consider traveling with Air France again!

[@louisedurrant1804]

Fabulous vlog…love it…you are such a kind person worrying about Oscar…I dream of flying business class and it is on my bucket list. Just appreciate that I was lucky enough to fly to Europe twice this year..take care ❤xxx

[@NonstopDan]

Thanks so much Louise! 🙏

[@theloyaltytraveler]

I flew the AF A350 in J a couple of times this year and the transformation is impressive. I noticed that the wifi doesn't work on their A350s currently(Aug & Sep2024), I agree that a mattress pad would elevate the comfort level. The cabin is just prefect(Windows, space, non touch surfaces, cabin air pressure and humidity).

[@pblaketas]

Great review! Thanks for getting the shots of the standard food options. I was lucky enough to get two of the latest model A350 business class seats Paris-Tokyo for 70K Flying Blue miles each, late last year. A fantastic experience (apart from not being able to sleep due to the baby in row 1) - almost 14 hours and I did NOT want it to end. The food and wine is just fantastic and the service warm, friendly and professional.

[@NonstopDan]

Thanks for watching! 🙏

[@patriciafuchs5970]

Love your reviews, glad Oscar made it. This was fun and informative.

[@petern6808]

You guys are so awesome! Keep up the great work! 🇨🇦 🎉

[@NonstopDan]

Thanks so much! 🙏

[@daintyjinnie]

I had a chance to be in their new business class of the A350-900 this past May. I enjoy Air France in general, and being able to treat myself to an upgrade in their new seats and in bulkhead(not window seat though) was really great! The seats were comfy, service was really good and I liked the seat storage and the wireless charging. I’ve only been in business class twice in most of my travels(once with TAP Portugal and the other with Air France again in their older business class seats), so it was very nice to experience being in a newly rolled out business class seat!

[@patriciafuchs5970]

I absolutely love and trust your reviews! So glad Oscar was able to catch up with you!

[@NonstopDan]

Thanks so much Patricia! 🙏

[@sacara21]

Was really hoping you'd re-review AF J again. They've slowly become my favorite trans-Atlantic carrier. Hopefully KLM will reclaim that spot someday soon.

[@LunaticOstrich]

My experience with Air France and KLM have been the complete opposite. With KLM everything was fine. Nothing too special, but nothing was bad. With Air France, it started out well with a great breakfast, but everything went downhill from there. On a 13+ hour flight I only saw the flight attendants the first 2 hours and the last 2 hours. For the rest of the flight, they were nowhere to be seen. Couldn't even get something to drink. I'm taking the same flight in 3 weeks, so hopefully, I was just unlucky.

[@olivierdolidon8993]

Very true, Air France improved and upgraded in a 360 degrees way!

[@bradpragnell6712]

I have flown Air France a bit recently and have been impressed with their service and product. But transiting through CDG is such a nightmare / gamble, I seem to end up flying Lufthansa or transiting through a smaller airport like Brussels......

[@abdullah_awan36]

3:31 "This SAD little A320 taxis in" GOT ME ROLLING ON THE FLOOR I COULDNT STOP LAUGHING!!

[@Everythingwithonehand]

I’m amazed you got any flight out of Edinburgh in August. The Edinburgh Festival really messes things up for locals.

[@A2dy]

So excited to finally fly AF business from CDG-JFK in april. I've wanted to fly Le premier since i was 16 so making my way there slowly!

[@astrowordle]

As an A321 fan, I was deeply offended :/

[@Endurer92]

Why waste a A330 or A350 on a route with 3 daily flights(2 A321LR(SAS) and 1 767-300ER(Delta)) and on top a A330(SAS) going to Newark daily too

[@markdc1145]

All my flights on AF have been great, hope to fly the new business class some day.

[@davidchatora8275]

I admire the compassion you display toward Oscar. Not a lotta good friends outchea

[@anna-marianunezvega1520]

Air France is definitely top in Europe (for regional flights Aegean is also superb in Business!), had the pleasure to fly from India to Germany and return during the pandemic and despite the restrictions it was amazing! Lately I have been using Middle Eastern carrier or Lufthansa, due to price / the convenience of direct flights. Matress pads are so underrated! I wish Lufthansa would give them at least on their old 747s until they get refurbished. These seats are horrible and so hard and worn out! And happy to finally see Bluetooth connectivity on planes. That was long pending!

[@Notmanypeople]

In terms of attention AEGEAN is one of the best airlines in the world. You're treated like a Greek God in those flights and I'm not greek by the way ..lol

[@thatmotivatedintrovert]

I was supposed to be on this type of aircraft earlier this year, and instead, at the last minute, they switched to an older wide body with a 2-2-2 angled seat confirguration. Luckily I was with my spouse because the arm rest distance between the two of us was smaller than the domestic armrests we had on the A321 Delta plane that took us to Atlanta to catch the Air France flight. It was a day flight at least CDG-ATL. On our flights from Paris to/from India, we had the same seats that Dan is reviewing on his Middle East flight. They were awesome for a couple so long as you book the correct middle row!

[@hugo414]

Little intel, all platinium members are personally welcomed on AF flights except on business routes (like NYC, Chicago and so on) where planes have more business class seats that are most of the time all booked by frequent travelers. When this happen, the cabin crew doesn't have the time to do it and thus decides not to do the personal greetings.

[@deannamarsh8340]

I love the seats that angle away from the aisles, they feel so much more private to me

[@airbus7373]

This reminds me of how Jetblue created extra space in their A321neo bulkhead suites called the Mint Studio. Both take advantage of there not being a passenger in front to give you plenty of extra space and I love it

[@francescalidiaviano6583]

We just love Airfrance, and the bulkhead seats are incredible! Really underrated carrier. Deserved a redemption after the previous review

[@jasonmire4880]

I just flew with them last week. Everything was okay, but the complete disregard for the service bell was mind-blowing. At one point, the entire business cabin’s service bells were on, but no one came to assist. I even had to bring the dessert tray to the counter myself. 😂😂😂😂 Wifi sucks, purchased the stream package but didn’t work most of the time… On the way back, the same A350 but older business seat configuration, so no door. Again everything was ok but the hardware looked so wore out, falling apart. Overall I dont mind choosing them again but just not that GREAT.

[@djbabygggudani7911]

OMG😮!I LOVE LOVE CLARINS,and the fact that they have a CLARINS SPA??makes me just wanna buy a ticket to go to that lounge!!

[@sandeepradhakrishnan6815]

I love your reviews. It feels so authentic, raw, passionate and real and not to mention I look forward to it like the next episode of a Netflix-something. Thank you for your honesty. 🤩😍🥰

[@abhinandandubey1564]

Dan! Love your videos and big fan of yours! I’m excited for my next AF trip on business class this winter! I’m dying for a review of the new Air India business class from New York to Delhi. I know I can’t trust any other reviewers than you so I’m hoping my comment gets your attention! 😅

[@tnsabk]

15:54 wait cause you are matching haircut with her 😂

[@NonstopDan]

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[@jalv509]

New viewer and new subscriber. Excited to be flying AF Business Class for the first time this summer.

[@NonstopDan]

Welcome aboard! Hope you have an amazing time!

[@hortensefamy3870]

We need more Max in our lives !

[@mamaxman]

Hahaha

[@jbrown7403]

Great content as always, Dan! 👍🍻

[@macgregor284]

Great video. I saw yourself amd Oskar outside Heathrow terminal 3 the other day. Keep it up.

[@scruff520]

Brilliant video guys, Dan your Mum is very sweet x

[@GoodLlama82]

I got to experience this new design during my CDG=>IAD flight. Superb. There's something really cool about the lit-up Hippocampe logo on the headphone compartment. Bravo AF!

[@todaresq]

Korean Business (Prestige) has improved a lot in their new interiors. Modern and beautiful. I think it is flying under the radar.

[@TI1G]

I’m taking a 13h flight alone with a 5 months old baby in a week with Air France in business, and this video gave me so much hope that I will have enough space and I will be confortable 🫶

[@debramage739]

Lovely to see Oscar, even better to meet your mum. Thanks Dan😊

[@MargaretUK]

Your Mom is adorable 😍 and thank you for this great video 😊

[@NonstopDan]

Thank you!! 😊

[@MargaretUK]

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[@OwenVest-q3v]

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[@NonstopDan]

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[@NYCLight]

this is a very singular experience given that there are only 4 such-given seats (like 10A) in their business class hard product. Yes, it is wonderful. But would your experience have been the same in any other given regulation window seat in AF Business Class? I flew them 3x in the past spring on board the A350 in biz. It was the best experience for a European carrier (and way ahead of any US carriers that can’t hold a candle near AF). Always great and fun content and experience narrative. Thank you!

[@jeremyh3105]

One of the best things about your vlogs is the use of music❤

[@camilojimenez6216]

Dan, Well done showing meals that are not vegetarian for us meat eaters. Keep it up. Love the channel

[@stone5048]

Can’t wait for YYZ-CDG in the Spring I’ll be in 1L. Any tips for connecting in CDG? I’ll be on a YYZ-CDG-VCE itinerary and have only flown to CDG as my final destination. It’s crazy how the second seat I’m sure is comfortable but seemed so confined and borderline claustrophobic compared to the new seat.

[@NonstopDan]

The connection should be easier since you are at the front of the plane but prepare for it to take time!

[@well-blazeredman6187]

Good video. Taxing pre-flight beverages is something that the air-travel industry could do without. The tickets have already been taxed. Not a fan of CdG, but I quite like Orly.

[@kleeblattchen38]

10min into the video and im getting the feeling that bullying the SAS a321nLR was like the secondary purpose of this video 💀

[@pedrito77]

Dan, that Clarins Afric in the bathroom is amazing. I went to buy it after my first trip in business class on AF. Jfk and Sea are so lucky to have the A350 flying there. SFO still gets B777s twice a day. Not cool.

[@lours6993]

LOVE the new AF A350 J cabin. My one beef : The crew close off the forward toilet for exclusive crew use. This DRASTICALLY reduces the toilet/ passenger ratio AND it is about 60% larger than the two left for the business fare paying passengers. BAD look AF. Soviet era stuff! I have raised a complaint about this in my flight feedback.

[@jwil4286]

About the A350 (and the 787 to an extent): the A350 fuselage is assembled by piecing together four quarters of the fuselage to make a whole segment (by comparison, the 787 is assembled by applying carbon fiber to a single unit). I’m oversimplifying a bit (the fuselage has multiple segments, but each piece of a 787 is a single continuous piece), but that should explain why the A350 feels drier than a 787.

[@alankolling5760]

As others have noted, seat 10A is right next to the toilet so you would hear the constantly "flushing" sounds throughout the overnight flight. Fortunately I was one row behind so avoided the problem.

[@aboutplanes]

So, what I understood is that Air France became better, but still as expensive, as it had always been. Except, when there are some good deals

[@vagnerferreira-l5k]

Hello friend, here from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, congratulations on the spectacular video.

[@nicklasprince]

Love to see how a national airline reflects the country so accurately, a mix of elegance, things that make no sense, but in the end that is still much better than average.

[@peterbynoe9457]

Warm welcome from island Barbados 🇧🇧 thanks amazing videos informative collective thanks

[@Notmanypeople]

Not even when it was for everyone criticized, I found Air France to be a bad airline. Of course you won't see the standards in attention of Aegean (and I'm not Greek btw but I think is the best airline of Europe), but Air France has always delivered good value putting aside some of its crew (10-20% which is a low number for what we see today) being some rude

[@gunvaldsandhaland7757]

Me To Have Experience 10 A On A350 New Business Class,I LOVE The Seat And Cuisine Aboard.Great Trip Report

[@antonin701]

The reason you didn't get wifi on this aircraft is because since it is brand new, AF only installed the new Starlink wifi system and didn't bother installing the older system. Since the starlink contract debuts in January 2025, all newly configured a350s have no wifi until January 2025 !

[@JohnWilliams-oe4gg]

We flew AirFrance in Premium Economy from Tahiti to LAX last year. It was extremely underwhelming. There was insulation hanging from the bulkhead and the food was inedible. The crew was efficient but not engaged.