The most UNDERRATED business class in the world? | CHINA AIRLINES

China Airlines supposedly has a legendary business class. Does it hold up to the reputation?
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0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Business Class Lounge
2:21 - Boarding and LAX
3:31 - Settling in
4:12 - Presentation of the menu
5:51 - Amenties Kit
7:07 - Seat Storage
8:28 - Tea Service
9:29 - The AMAZING Dinner Service
11:55 - Bathroom
12:55 - The seat lays completely flat!
13:05 - THE BIGGEST SURPRISE OF THE FLIGHT
13:45 - Waking up
14:31 - My Impressions of the Flight
15:00 - The INCREDIBLE Chinese breakfast
15:45 - Landing in Taipei
16:32 - Parting thoughts
FLIGHT INFORMATION:
Airline: China Airlines, CI
Aircraft: BOEING 777-300ER
Flight number: CI7
Airports: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Taipei Taoyuan International Airport
Flight dates: January 27th, 2023
Seat: 15A
Route: Los Angeles - Taipei
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[@thebuccilist]

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[@duke01]

CHINA AIRLINES (CI) IS REPUBLIC OF CHINA(TAIWAN)'S NATIONAL CARRIER.

[@thebuccilist]

It's an amazing airline!

[@shihlin1]

Great vid, bro ! I always get a kick watching Americans on Asian carrier business class and see their reaction, it's like watching Alice in Wonderland. The level of service and attention to detail are impeccable. Here in U.S., travelers have gotten used to crappy service, cramped seating and inedible food, it really says a lot about state of U.S. travel. It's nice to see a vid blogger having the consideration to whisper so he doesn't disturb other passengers, most are not this considerate. Looking forward to more great vids, keep it up ! Enjoy your time in Taiwan.

[@thebuccilist]

Haha I love what you’ve written here. It’s so true, the attention to detail here is outstanding for stuff like this. There’s a lot of passion and pride behind it. Thank you and take care!

[@cdnsilverdaddy]

EVA is better

[@jaomax9604]

Stumbled upon your channel yesterday. Watched all the storytelling videos. The way you convey those memories really captivated me. I feel like I was transported to the scenario and observed the whole event. Subscribed to see you journey. Can’t wait to hear more of your insight about things! Enjoy your visit in Taiwan!

[@thebuccilist]

Thank you so much for saying this! And for watching the videos. Wow, this really made my day. I hope to have a few more videos out this week, stay tuned. Take care!

[@chris.m1404]

Nice video. I'm looking forward to fly with China Airlines business class.

[@thebuccilist]

Thanks, Chris!

[@colinrenfrew48]

Very stylish video, that was great to watch. Now subscribed!

[@thebuccilist]

Thank you! That means a lot. I appreciate it.

[@bensonc9706]

Great review !!

[@thebuccilist]

Thanks for watching!

[@prathamkanodia8926]

Sir you’ve so nicely shot this video and it’s so positive that I felt as if I was also there to experience it first handedly

[@thebuccilist]

Thank you so much! That means a lot. I appreciate it.

[@fortnitegamerfart]

Loved the video, I am from Taiwan but stayed in the states for 3 years now, watching this video just make me miss Taiwan more, looking forward for the video about your trip in Taiwan!

[@thebuccilist]

Thank you so much for watching! Taiwan is such a special place. So much to love. New videos soon!

[@shenjunma]

Loved your video and China Airlines’s business class is indeed incredible with excellent services and interior design.

[@thebuccilist]

Thanks, Eric! It was a special flight, for sure.

[@shenjunma]

I am going to be on their A350 airbus soon in May. Looking forward to it! Was this 777 in your video?

[@thebuccilist]

@@shenjunma yes it was! hope you have a great trip!

[@Glebborama]

Loved your video. You really got a sense of the space. I have Business Class envy as I’m flying United Polaris to London soon and it doesn’t look anywhere near the quality of China Air. Keep up the good work.

[@thebuccilist]

Thanks so much for the kind words! Yeah, you definitely get a sense of company pride in the overall quality of the flight. It’s pretty amazing. Have a safe trip!

[@danielclooney6248]

New subscriber. This just blows the U.S. carriers out of the water. This is real business class unlike @United who serves economy class food in business class. I enjoyed your mouthing the comments and some of your facial expressions. Truly unique. Look forward to your other videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@thebuccilist]

Thanks so much for these kind words, Daniel! I appreciate you watching. Totally agree, it was pretty inspiring to see the passion that China Airlines puts into this entire experience. You really get a sense of pride there.

[@ccheck1878]

Welcome to Taiwan

[@thebuccilist]

Thank you so much! 😃

[@StefanUrkel]

3 in my family were lucky to be upgraded to business class years and years ago (one-way only, to destination).. they didn't have these nice individual enclosed spaces/nooks like they do now, but it was still a very nice experience. I guess they had some customers looking to buy economy class seats and had extra business class seats to spare! Wish I could figure out what tricks there are now to get the same without paying the high prices they cost now!

[@holdenmexico]

im travelling from taipei to lax and I cant decide between china airliness business and starlux business! Nice vid!!! txs

[@thebuccilist]

Thank you! I haven’t flown starlux but it also looks really nice. Have a great trip!

[@annecy49]

Bonjour ! I was looking for a review on China Airlines and you came up in the results! What a pleasant and genuine report! I enjoyed how you presented everything and expressed yourself. I felt like travelling with my best friend and getting an honest review! I'm considering to fly to Taipei too; I know EVA Air well by now (and they are AMAZING) so I want to give China Airlines a try now! Thanks and enjoy great teas.

[@thebuccilist]

Ciao! Wow, thank you so much for watching, and for these kind words! It really made my day. I also hope to be able to fly Business EVA air sometime soon! It has a pretty stellar reputation here in Taiwan.

[@tonybradshaw3670]

Only just found your channel fantastic thanks I hope to be flying china airlines in June from the UK to Manila

[@thebuccilist]

I appreciate you watching! Hope you have a great flight in June. It’s a fantastic airline.

[@idahoairplanes1235]

Your experience reminds me of the days when cross oceanic air travel was grand. My first flight across the Atlantic was on BOAC … a VC-10 no less and they served hot roasted duck au jus with all the trimmings. Linen too. Looks like flying China Air brings it all back in style. Now about all those teas ….

[@thebuccilist]

Wow! I just checked out the Vickers VC10. Beautiful plane. That’s pretty amazing they served duck au jus, makes me wonder how they coordinated all of that back then without modern technology.

[@nikserof2183]

I totally agree that CI is a great airline, and underrated. I have flown them in all three classes and the service is always superb. I love their crockery and uniform. It's a shame that they haven't changed their name yet, so that people won't associate them with the PRC. 12:26 The wood is supposed to simulate that of the persimmon (fruit) tree.

[@thebuccilist]

I hear you about the name. It seems to be confusing for many people, and I wonder if they have considered changing it. Thank you for the tip on the persimmon wood!

[@pyap9779]

I love China Airlines' cured duck better than what I had in Shangri-la.

[@thebuccilist]

Haha wow! I’m not surprised, it’s an amazing airline.

[@ofmoretto]

Makes me want to travel!

[@thebuccilist]

Do it!! Frisky B in Bali

[@gunvaldsandhaland7757]

I A So Agreed Whit You I Have Experience China Airlines In Business Class On A350-900 From Amsterdam-Taipei,I Like The Product.Great Trip Report

[@thebuccilist]

Thank you so much for watching! It’s a really wonderful airline, I’m glad you have a nice trip.

[@txr8565]

Welcome to Taiwan! China Airlines is a Taiwanese airline company. I know it's confusing.

[@debb7278]

Wow wow wow! Thank you for this glimpse into luxury travel. Long haul flights seem accessible through the investment China Airlines has put into passenger comfort. Your video really invites me into the entire experience. I really want to book a flight. Where are you traveling next?

[@thebuccilist]

Thanks so much for watching! Totally agree about the accessibility with China Airlines. I’ll be in Taiwan for a little while, so my plan is to do some videos here, then possibly another airline video on the way back.

[@burckhardt72]

Great review - do you know the airplane on this flight? A350? 777? Thanks!!

[@thebuccilist]

Thank you! It’s a 777-300ER

[@amei99]

The wings of Taiwan 🇹🇼

[@thebuccilist]

🛫😀👍🏻

[@bennyderbob111]

Nc vid

[@thebuccilist]

Thank you!

[@EpicThe112]

Since I have travel experience in that part of the world, Hong Kong Taiwan and the Philippines, the way I see China Airlines is that they are better than the Filipino flag carrier Philippine airlines. Which is why you see Filipino passengers traveling on CI for CEB and MNL🇵🇭 via TPE🇹🇼 from LAX. Skyteam Alliance wise you cannot use CI Dynasty Flyer🇹🇼 and KE🇰🇷 Skypass on DL Skyclubs🇺🇲 which are LAX EWR Terminal B JFK Terminal 4 however the reverse actually works DL Skymiles on KE🇰🇷 and CI🇹🇼. If you have time you can do Taipei to Manila on CI or PR and then back to LAX on PR112/102 from MNL. I am not use if you have United Mileage Plus because it can be used on competitor EVA Air Star Alliance. Taiwanese CI & BR > PR which is actually the oldest airline in the region Hong Kong Taiwan Philippines. US 3 DL AA and UA nothing to their Asian Partners Skyteam CI🇹🇼 KE🇰🇷 MU🇨🇳 Star Alliance NH🇯🇵OZ🇰🇷CA🇨🇳BR🇹🇼TG🇹🇭 SQ Oneworld JL🇯🇵 CX🇭🇰. Also applies to their European partners

[@rowanmle11]

Just saying, if you're ever in SFO, flying China Airlines, and have the opportunity to use the lounge (which is exclusive to China Airlines), don't expect a whole lot lol. Of course having a lounge is nice, but it's fairly small and isn't crazy good. Although it's been around 4 years since I've been there, so things may have changed.

[@thebuccilist]

Haha good to know! Thank you for the heads up with this. I hope it one day lives up to airline experience itself.

[@chechang7032]

Love Taiwanese airlines

[@thebuccilist]

Same!

[@ryanr8121]

Looks really nice, but it sucks that they don’t have a door for more privacy like with Delta One although delta hasn’t flown to Taiwan because of political pressure. Taiwan definitely underrated and I think people are very welcoming.

[@thebuccilist]

I’ll have to check out the Delta One seats! I wasn’t aware they had a door. That’s pretty cool.

[@ryanr8121]

@@thebuccilist yep. You get your own individual suite which was pretty cool. At one point, they were using those planes on the A350 flights from Florida to California, but I don’t think they do that anymore which sucks. Last time I went to Taiwan in January 2020, I tried the Delta One from Atlanta to Seoul. Got very lucky with the upgrade… $450 one way. Must’ve been a glitch. Totally worth paying that money. Now, I’m looking to go back later this year and it’s like 9000 round trip from Florida. 😫

[@louisp3822]

Was mask required during the whole flight?

[@thebuccilist]

It was, yes. I’m not sure if that’s still the case two months later.

[@user-vv7ir1pl4j]

Why the roc flag?

[@thebuccilist]

China Airlines is actually a Taiwanese carrier! 🇹🇼

[@user-vv7ir1pl4j]

@The Bucci List if Taiwan becomes fully apart of china would u come back and edit the thumbnail? 👍

[@Mike-ry9ir]

@@user-vv7ir1pl4j it would be faster if you edit the thumbnail yourself, in your dreams =)

[@shihlin1]

@@user-vv7ir1pl4j Some people can't resist trying to ruin a beautiful vlog by bringing politics into the fray. If Tsai Ing-Wen had the guts to change the Taiwan flag since she was inaugurated in 2016, don't you think she would've done it by now ?

[@amei99]

Republic of China (ROC）is the official name of Taiwan 🇹🇼 Taiwan is so called the name of its island ❤ Please don’t get confused with the people’s republic of China (PRC）🇨🇳since 1949

[@xyz86457]

You’re cute 😳

[@graemetessier7888]

Why is everything "insane"?

[@rayF4rio]

I'm thinking about taking this flight in June. But it's a no-go if they still enforce the wearing of the stupid masks. No way am I wearing a muzzle for 13 hours.

[@thebuccilist]

I hear you. Taiwan just lifted their mask mandate, but I suppose it’s up to the airline whether or not they can enforce it. It wasn’t terrible though.

[@fredricgrethel1717]

The lounges are disgusting. Really pulls the experience down. Not good. Like something out of the filthy dark ages. Totally unacceptable out of SFO

[@thebuccilist]

Oh wow. Really? I had heard they were a mixed bag.

[@fredricgrethel1717]

I am on CI 3 now. I will let you know about TPE. But SFO was a true sty. Inflight has been good. Cabin is handsome but really worn showing its age already on the 777-300 ER. Food is odd. Tried to be fancy but odd. Crew is amazing. Way better than Cathay but not up to QR. I am only on this because I misconnected due to AA issue in Seattle trying to get to NRT then HKG. No gate for over an hour. No rebooking, Had to fly PHX to SEA misconnect then AS to SFO. Wait seven hours for CI SFO to TPE then two plus hour connection then short hop to HKG. All in 40 plus hours. AA fails big time on this and was so unhelpful to an Exec Plat on at $7k plus ticket. I may follow Patrick over to UA and Star Alliance. Enough of AA non service.

[@gwats19577]

Taking this flight in BC in May to Thailand.. The privacy of the seat means I'll be able to use my travel CPAP in peace....🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@thebuccilist]

I hope you have a wonderful flight!

[@gwats19577]

@@thebuccilist My very first Thailand run was back in 2001 on a China Airlines 747...Flying CA for the first time in many years because United got stupid and greedy....Delta is my US carrier for this trip!!! Taipei is a wonderful place!!!🥰🥰🥰

[@thebuccilist]

@@gwats19577 I couldn't agree more! Taipei is absolutely fantastic.