Nit-picky thoughts about AeroMexico 787-8 business class (LAX-MEX)

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It’s been over 6 years since I’ve last flown on AeroMexico, and I was curious to see if anything had changed since then (other than my inability to pronounce anything in Spanish that sounded at least halfway convincing).
This video is is a detailed review of AeroMexico 787-8 business class from Los Angeles (LAX) to Mexico City (MEX). As you will see, it was an excellent flight with great food, an amazing cabin crew, and spectacular scenery.
I had seat 3J for this 3 and a half hour flight, and the aircraft registration was N964AM.
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[@mindwalk2007]

Smoked salmon is not exactly raw fish. This is how it is prepared. Smoked salmon is a preparation of salmon, typically a fillet that has been cured and hot or cold smoked. Due to its moderately high price, smoked salmon is considered a delicacy. Although the term lox is sometimes applied to smoked salmon, they are different products. The whole procees was a way of preserving he salmon so that it could be eaten once the salmon season was over. Obviously im going back to the days before salmon farming.

[@abrivol]

I am glad that Aeromexico is bringing back Premier service. Last year, I flew from Guadalajara to Los Angeles and from Mexico City to New York City (both flights in Clase Premier, on full-paid tickets) and all we got was a burned piece of what appeared to be an uneatable grilled cheese sandwich. No headphones, no pre-departure drink service, no champagne, and overall a pretty substandard experience for the price paid. As the national airline, I always flew with them to either Paris or Madrid in economy class (pre-covid) and their service and overall experience was nothing but spectacular. It would not even compare to my US trips in first class but I guess the pandemic and Chapter 11 took a heavy toll on them. It is great to see that the company is recovering, along with the whole industry.

[@sanspotter]

I agree - they do seem to be coming back. My next video (Aeromexico Premier Class on the 737 MAX 9 MEX-TIJ) will show what domestic service is like nowadays. It wasn’t as nice as LAX-MEX, but I still thought it was a good experience.

[@ZapFlashD]

Right when I finish some final exams for college, you upload a new video. Just what I needed to relax after a stressful semester.

[@sanspotter]

Congrats on finishing yet another school year! But come on, I’m sure there are lots of better “celebration” videos to watch on KZbin. 😄

[@lifewithkevin2007]

Me too

[@roberthamilton1301]

Thanks, Pasty white guy with a camera 🤣 Another enjoyable video 👍

[@sanspotter]

Thinking maybe I need to change my channel name. 🤔😄 Glad you enjoyed the video !

[@TaylorTravelsTheWorld]

Going to have to give AeroMexico a shot. I’ll take a Dreamliner anywhere and I love Mexico City.

[@cincinatti_matt21]

me too man would love to head to mexico - heading to australia in a few weeks w/ qantas (first time on a dreamliner super excited) whats it like on-board?

[@sanspotter]

A trip to Mexico City is always a fantastic excuse to fly on a 787!

[@sanspotter]

@Unarmed Lion 20 - sounds like a fun trip! The 787 is especially nice on longer flights thanks to higher cabin humidity levels. It's quieter than some of the older generation aircraft as well.

[@Eyob797]

Nice flight report. The 1-2-1 seat layout in business class is modern that every airline in the world should follow.

[@PortugalHolidayVillas]

Only on their 7879

[@tomgn8412]

They did order the newer ones like that. Since the 788s were some of the very first orders Boeing got they got an older seat model on those. They are scheduled to be reconfigured within the next few years so eventually they will all be 1-2-1. It indeed is a way better seat.

[@jeremysmith4437]

As always a fantastic review,the best out there in my opinion

[@sanspotter]

Thanks so much Jeremy!

[@novelero03]

It's great to know this! I live in Chicago and I am planning a trip to Mexico City during Thanksgiving Break. I was looking into flying their Premier Class and this gave me a great insight! But yes, you should check out their long haul flights. You should do a Mexico City to Madrid flight, that is like an 11 hour plane ride. Thank you for your review!

[@sanspotter]

You’re very welcome, and I’m glad you found this useful! Definitely try premier class if you can - I got to try it on their 737 MAX 9 as well (that’ll be the next video), and it was just as good of an experience.

[@gregmarquez8720]

No lay flats ord-mex. We get the lovely Max planes. But it beats flying on Deltas beat up 737-800 planes. Those things need to scrapped

[@vk_trios8812]

Beware. The flight attendants abuse their authority. I have never seen anything like it before.

[@davidsmart1819]

Great video,great to see you posting again,it’s been a while !!

[@sanspotter]

Thanks David - yeah, it’s good to be back!

[@clivefolkard7076]

Good to see you back Scott. Great video as always.

[@sanspotter]

Thanks so much Clive!

[@Kevin-qn6iv]

Thought you fell off the face of the earth-another great video! 🙌🏻

[@sanspotter]

I haven’t fallen (yet). 😆 Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@TomCook1993]

Flew them from LAX to São Paulo. Loved their cabin experience and aircrew but their ground staff were AWFUL. Made my husband purchase an entirely new business class ticket on our way home because his last name is different from his green card and passport. When I called CBP they did not care which name.

[@sanspotter]

Oof! Did you try and get a refund after the fact? I definitely would have done whatever I could to get my money back (or at least a future flight credit).

[@TomCook1993]

@@sanspotter I did but through my credit card. AM was no help so I resorted to filing a dispute on the charge. And I won. :)

[@Calebs_Aviation]

Great video Scott can’t wait to fly AeroMexico also at 5:00 I’ve made that same mistake of not filming my boarding pass being scanned before! 😩

[@sanspotter]

Haha, yeah there’s nothing worse for an airline reviewer than knowing you missed out on really important footage. I actually have nightmares about it (seriously). 😄 Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Calebs_Aviation]

@@sanspotter It was awesome as always! Cheers 🥂✈️👍

[@andygurr9500]

I skipped the sponsor bit, then heard what you said afterwards. Almost feel guilty now!

[@sanspotter]

All I’m gonna say is that it pays to sit through the sponsored bit sometimes. 😬😄

[@americanbobtail1]

Not sure if Scott knew this or just Scott was being sarcastic since he did not get chicken and rice. However, the salmon was not exactly raw. It is brined and cold smoked and usually called lox.

[@kaisair3190]

He's back👍

[@sanspotter]

👋🏻😆

[@gunvaldsandhaland7757]

Good job

[@UmairActorModel]

You’re LUCKY they offered you that shuttle, SAN Diego spotter! I had to schlep on FOOT 🦶🏽 🦶🏽 from T3-TBIT when I flew on AeroMexico a few months ago on this same B787 flight from LAX-MEX CMDX!

[@renewii]

As a mexican I loved and enjoyed this funny video! So proud of our flagship airline Aeromexico Great spanish pronunciation btw!!

[@renetrujillo13]

That looked like Terminal 2 not the new Terminal 3, based on the gate numbers being in the 20's. They'll be remodeling that terminal next. Also Southwest Terminal 1 is next to Terminal 2, not Terminal 3.

[@calfencer]

Hey, that was me in the Air Tahiti Nui plane coming from Paris to LAX. After all those hours in economy my seat felt like a wooden chair 🪑💺😕. How can you beat a $400 one way ticket?

[@brigittelehmann9749]

loved flying with you greetings from the netherlands

[@sanspotter]

Thanks Bridgette! Glad you’re enjoying the videos!

[@richardmchugh5269]

Great video really enjoyed the info you gave. I lol'd at the "butt shot" joke.

[@papi8659]

They're my favourite North American airline by a long shot , th eother layout 787 is even better. Great fares ex BCN to the Americas

[@garyjanssen5388]

Welcome back,

[@sanspotter]

Thanks Gary!

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you for sharing your trip.

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thar was really nice to not having anyone next to you in the second seat!

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Wow!! Someone did come and seat there next to you!! Oh boy so much for having your own space in your seat area!!

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Yes, the guy next to you was looking over at your side a lot. Geezzz!!! They, Aero Mexico needs to place a panel in between the seats.

[@sanspotter]

Haha, yeah, the seats are nice but not very private. I’ve heard that the Aeromexico 787-9 seats are much better.

[@LMays-cu2hp]

@@sanspotter Thanks for your comment. Yes, other passengers stay look over your shoulder then at some point want to talk. I just am not there to talk. I am there to enjoy the cabin service and the flight looking out the window. Reading a book or business report or watching a movie or two. Unless I am flying with very close friends or very very nice family members I am not speaking to anyone!!

[@The_mexican_avgeek]

My biggest flex is that my grandma and me flew in that plane with same flight number

[@TheRareVideosXL]

What a great flight review.

[@sanspotter]

Thanks so much!

[@TheRareVideosXL]

@@sanspotter You're welcome.

[@dat209papi]

Such a short 3hr flight for such huge air craft

[@cincinatti_matt21]

Awesome review man🙌

[@sanspotter]

Thank you!

[@chicken_soup319_salvadors]

uno de los vídeos de Aeroméxico fue de los primeros que te dio un millon de Views. la verdad has mejorado mucho desde ese primer video de Aeroméxico . saludos. salud !!

[@redspeedobcn]

Thanks, Scott! A nice review as usual; btw, Aeromexico seems to be attached to that meal, the same exact one I got on my flight IAH-MEX back in January 2018, on an EMB190 though.

[@sanspotter]

Well, I was feeling anxiety for choosing the raw fish, but knowing that it’s been around since 2018 with few fatalities (that we know of) is slightly comforting. 😂

[@sergioarturohernandez3518]

Last year I flew from LAX to MEX. I didn't know there was a bus to the tom bradley terminal. And after leaving the bags I walked outside the airport to reach the security filters of the international terminal. By the way. Your show try the flying from Tijuana in your next flight to Mexico. The CBX has a parking lot in the american side. AM sometimes flight the 787-9 which has a better Premier class than the 787-8

[@sanspotter]

Yeah, I wasn’t aware of the shuttle either until just recently. It sure would have saved me a lot of time on past trips! Anyway, yes, my next video will be a review of Aeromexico 737 MAX 9 Premier Class from Mexico City to Tijuana. It was my 3rd time going through the CBX, and it was as quick and smooth as always. Hope to try the 787-9 from TIJ someday!

[@camselle]

you know an airline is good when you ask for a Tequila (on a flight that's not supposed to have alcohol), and they serve you a Double 🥃

[@richardm6762]

Should have had the lasagne :)

[@sanspotter]

Exactly! And don’t call me Shirley… 😆

[@jdeveraux1027]

Onboard one now. mEX-GRU. Disappointed in this stupid configuration for seats. Especially after having just flown LAX~MEX on one of their 787-9s. They should always be using their best cabins on their longest flights. But I’m sure I’ll hear the overused excuse that “they’re working on it” and that cabin refreshes take time.

[@TheBluman1]

Very cool video again man. I still can't believe that price you paid for this trip, amazing.

[@dianeschroeder3980]

I just returned from Cabo and flew on United from LAX. They made us wear a face mask on the way there but on the way back it was not required. Weird. I’m not sure why AeroMexico uses that 2-2-2 config in Premiere Clase. I’m not a fan of those seats but anything is better than the back of the plane. Nice review!❤️👍✈️

[@sanspotter]

Thanks! Yeah, it’s been a bit weird so far with the face mask requirements. I was actually surprised to see that it was required on Aeromexico. I thought Mexico gave up on Covid a long time ago. 😄

[@dianeschroeder3980]

@@sanspotter The only time masks were required was at the Riu Baja California at the buffet.

[@rachelehrenberg9231]

Tia Raquel...ok...old auntie Rachel here. While no Chicken Rice...unless I am mistaken that was smoked salmon and not raw. Please feel free to correct me.

[@sanspotter]

Hola! 👋🏻😄 I thought it was going to be smoked salmon too, but it wasn’t. Purely raw. 👍🏻

[@rachelehrenberg9231]

@@sanspotter Yikes...sounds dodgy. Glad you survived meijo.

[@michaelleetrini3635]

This is out of topic but serval Canadian Airport Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal now have Camden Food Co . I think it’s the same one at San Diego.

[@MattNav]

Awesome job Scott as always! Just curious if you've already tried AM's 787-9 Business class with the subjectively better Super Diamond seats in their 1-2-1 configuration?

[@sanspotter]

Thank you! No, I haven’t had the chance to try the -9 yet. That’ll be my goal next time I fly Aeromexico. 😎

[@jordanalexander4331]

@@sanspotter I was just about to make this same comment, they’re 787-9 are the same as AA’s 787-9s.

[@evangarcia9558]

I just flew recently on the 787-9 from lax to Mex and What helps to from the airport at lax and the situation with the terminals, if you have bags check them in at delta and walk to Tom Bradley because the line for security at t3 was LONG and we went to Tom Bradley for security and the line was non existent🤣.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Absolutely fantastic trip report Scott! Also, while this product is great, they have an even better product on there 789s that’s in a 1-2-1 configuration! Pau Lucas showed it off in a trip report a while back from MEX to São Paulo! Anyways, always great seeing an upload here and I hope you’re doing well!😸

[@sanspotter]

Thanks Ryan! Yeah, I’m very much looking forward to trying the -9. Just another excuse to try Aeromexico long haul I guess…

[@ryanfrisby7389]

@@sanspotter That sounds like a great time! Also, did you hear that JetBlue entered the Canadian Market for the first time today with the inaugural flight of JFK-YVR?😸

[@Micg51]

@@ryanfrisby7389 really? They didn’t go JFK/BOS-YYZ yet?

[@ryanfrisby7389]

@@Micg51 nope, though I’m sure they will soon!

[@marczoller9505]

Just another great video

[@sanspotter]

Thanks Marc!

[@drpolfandiane]

Scott, keep up the great work! I’m staying as SANspotter fan and subber! (And a Southwest freak/nut with those Southwest 737 and Southwest MAX8 pass around you at 1:34, 1:38 and 1:40)

[@sanspotter]

Thanks Erin! Yeah, I would imagine that you liked those Southwest closeups quite a bit. 😄

[@Velocity8842]

The day that surfshark stops sponsoring this Channel 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@sanspotter]

I know, right? It’s gonna seem weird when it all ends. 😄

[@whiskerboii2466]

The seats look quite thin, and I absolutely hate the colours (ultra picky) but I definitely wouldn't say no to it Aeromexico are probably one of my favourite carriers in the Americas (following JBU of course), but their dreamliners look much better than BA and LATAM's older 2-2-2 config

[@sanspotter]

You don’t like the purple?? That was one of my favorite things about this. 😄 Anyway, yeah, Aeromexico is a surprisingly good airline.

[@monserratmunoz8110]

Great video!!! What shoes were you wearing for the trip? love them!

[@sanspotter]

Thanks! Those are Gola Harriers. A but uncomfortable at first, but they have broken in nicely. 👍🏻

[@JamesKungjklol]

Scott, if we are flying Clase Premier can we use that Delta One check in area?

[@anmolr_]

Hi I’m planning to book the same flight next month. Quick question does the seat recline fully making it into a bed in business class? Loved the video btw!

[@johnetie]

I was on one of those tarmac shuttles once and it came withing a hair of hitting a baggage hauler. Brakes were slammed and screams heard.

[@sanspotter]

Yeah, it can get dangerous out there - lots of baggage carts and trucks whipping around in all directions. Thankfully this ride was uneventful!

[@silvyvc]

We’ve done that route many times, lucky you got a 787. Is the change to check in at T3 since travel resuming? The departure from TBIT is something new I suppose. Great review as always!

[@sanspotter]

Yeah, I’m not sure why they require checking in at T3 (other than being partners with Delta / SkyTeam). The signage was terrible and it took me a while to figure out that the flight would actually be leaving from the TBIT.

[@vincentcalvelli6452]

If you want to experience long haul AM Premiere, fly AM TIJ-NRT .

[@n40798]

Dont you get access to the Delta Sky Club if you fly business class?

[@juhakeskinen1103]

Three hours flight and no warm dish ??? 😱😱

[@sanspotter]

There was also a pasta dish available (that I assume was warm) - and a sandwich too.

[@TaoDeChing-ls5gz]

Problem with Mexican airlines is since Mex food in general is pretty bad, they will serve you western menus.

[@iBoatLaunch]

Sorry for the dumb question but what is the difference between Premier Class and Business Class? I cannot seem to find much information on it. Thanks and great video.

[@thetwopointslow]

Came here specifically for the boarding-pass-scanning footage 😔 “Butt shot” made up for it though 😃

[@colinrenfrew48]

Nice review…..but missed the red sports shoes!

[@sanspotter]

Thanks Colin! It’s gonna be blue shoes for a while. 😄

[@rjlott806]

The SANspotter name originates from plane spotting at the San Diego airport? Love your videos, and the humor... keep up the good work!

[@sanspotter]

Yup! I used to do a lot of plane spotting (photography) back in the day. 🤓

[@olesatthewheel8479]

Babe... wake up, Scott posted.

[@sanspotter]

👀🍿😄

[@edvaira6891]

2:08…That would ACTUALLY be, “Hombre blanco pastoso con Camera”!

[@sanspotter]

Gracias! One of these days I’m gonna learn Spanish and it’s going to completely change the content I create. 😂

[@sunnflowerr11]

Great review Scott. I will consider this airline to Mexico City. Nice blue shoes!

[@sanspotter]

Thanks! I can’t recommend Aeromexico (and blue shoes) highly enough. 😆

[@germanlopez2959]

I always enjoy your videos 👍

[@sanspotter]

Thank you 😎

[@kevinkong2178]

Thank you for your sharing, it’s awesome.

[@sanspotter]

You’re very welcome Kevin!

[@hanj31]

No lounge access?

[@brilliantbutblue]

A Flight to Mexico sans luggage, now that is impressive! I think l would have passed on the "deconstructed" smoked salmon bagel and only eat that on a Japanese Carrier seeing a "snack basket" served on flights to CDMX from US carriers makes me a teeny bit sceptical about the catering situation but you lived to tell the tale so all's well. Thanks for the laughs 👍

[@sanspotter]

Glad you enjoyed it! And even if the salmon got me sick, it probably would have made for a more entertaining video. 😄

[@tomgn8412]

Nice trivia: smoked salmon is EXTREMELY popular in CDMX, you will find it in almost every breakfast oriented restaurant’s menu. Every supermarket carries it as well so it’s not a rare dish for Aeromexico. Also smoked is not really raw.

[@TheRacerRich]

SANor Spotter, which side of the plane is best view leaving SAN?

[@sanspotter]

The right side! That’s the side to see all the terminals.

[@1722240]

Always nice to see a review of yours, but when it’s about AeroMexico, it’s a Plus.

[@sanspotter]

Thanks man! I agree - I need to do more Aeromexico reviews. Such a great airline!

[@Ahuntsicspotter]

Long haul with AM go for it.

[@sanspotter]

I’m going to do it eventually!

[@Ahuntsicspotter]

@@sanspotter But you don't know when and where.

[@AtlasAir767CA]

Raw fish? It’s smoked, also why are the dimming windows confusing?

[@sanspotter]

As the person who ate it, I can assure you that it wasn’t smoked. It was fine though. As for the dimmers, the delay between input and action is what makes it confusing. The dimming isn’t instant, so it always makes me think I didn’t press hard enough (or the switch is broken).

[@luisroman006]

I really wanna fly on AM’s 787, i’ve flown on AA’s 787 but unfortunately got sat dead center of all spots.

[@sanspotter]

Even the middle seats are nice on the 787 - it’s a lot roomier than the 737!

[@josephbaumann292]

Those seats look like the old United Business seats.

[@sanspotter]

They are awfully similar 👍🏻

[@clausstimpfi4467]

Well acceptable but no de luxe attitude. Hot meal required. No cold fish. I know it was your choice. Did they really offered french champagne? Thank you anyhow. And scott just to please you my husband. Shared your fish selection......

[@sanspotter]

It was difficult to show it, but the cabin crew on this flight was very good actually. Proactive and very helpful. And yes, there was a hot meal option - but I chose the salmon after seeing a pic of the hot meal on the Aeromexico website. 😄 The wine list looked so-so though.

[@MEBUGBUG]

Another great review! Where to next (Hawaii)?

[@sanspotter]

Thank you! I’d love to go back to Hawaii. I wonder if I could run a successful KZbin channel by just running back-and-forth to Hawaii all the time? 🤔 That would be a lot of fun I admit!

[@MEBUGBUG]

@@sanspotter That would be amazing and if you needed an assistant on doing that you know where to find me LOL!

[@well-blazeredman6187]

Wasn't that salad in need of a dressing?

[@sanspotter]

I don’t normally put dressing on my salad (weird, I know), but it was available.

[@robyoungquist5803]

So when did you take this flight Scott that masks were mandatory?

[@sanspotter]

Just a couple weeks ago actually (May 31st).

[@gregmarquez8720]

Mexico still requires masks. Aeromexico is following Mexican gov orders. As stupid as they may be.

[@madisonwu5943]

Early!

[@sanspotter]

Thanks for showing up so early!

[@prettymiffedbrit]

I did a flight from TLV to LHR with BA back in March before the UK lifted the mask mandate (in airports and planes) and got upgraded to business class, and basically 1 hour into the flight the mandate wasn't really enforced, in fact they plied me with drinks and I didn't wear one in the terminal (I wasn't the only one)(I was a bit tipsy by that point 😉). No one cared, thankfully as a I hate the bloody things (I nearly had a panic attack at one point). This also happened to me on a BA business class flight from KEF to LHR back in September last year! I think the crews were getting annoyed with them (In fact I know they were as I have some insider info). Interesting the difference in culture between North America and the UK. Most people stopped bothering wearing them a while back (Yes someone might say "oh but covid infections are up", but this is almost certainly not due to masks, and has a lot to do with other factors). Re your last video, the reason you probably got ill a lot pre covid was because the air tends to be a lot drier on planes (very noticeable in 777s, so much better on 787s!). Also their were probably a lot more viruses circulating, and other factors. Also it seems N95 masks are better than the blue ones if you want any protection as they are 46% effective if there are no gaps (basically clamped to your face). If there are gaps, their effectiveness falls to 3%. Mechanical ventilation along with HEPA filters (and surface cleaning) are the way to go in closed environments... or you could use a respirator.

[@amasensuale]

Por favor :) you need to learn "si soy" , nice channel by the way :)

[@Stupidboi1]

I never fly first or business, waste of money and I want to spend my money at the destination. Buy gifts for the ones back home!

[@sanspotter]

I totally get it. However, I consider the journey as a core part of the trip, so I don’t mind shelling out extra points for the upgrade.

[@shemdickson4445]

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