The Sad State of SWISS Business Class

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Nonstop Dan

Nonstop Dan

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@NonstopDan
@NonstopDan 11 ай бұрын
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@swissneutrality9819
@swissneutrality9819 11 ай бұрын
Dan, after Swiss Senses releases in 2025 please review it. It’ll be more comfortable, I promise!!
@ytlurker220
@ytlurker220 11 ай бұрын
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@chrisg5561
@chrisg5561 11 ай бұрын
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@gluecksdrache2054
@gluecksdrache2054 11 ай бұрын
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@69op2gg1005ify0m
@69op2gg1005ify0m 8 ай бұрын
@NonstopDan thanks for unbiased reviews, really helpful when spending hard earned money/miles on biz class
@skymaster0719
@skymaster0719 11 ай бұрын
I am a flight attendant for SWISS and I can only agree. I am pretty ashamed of the product we offer.
@NonstopDan
@NonstopDan 11 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear that! Hopefully the new Allegris comes with some soft product improvements as well🙏
@paulsz6194
@paulsz6194 11 ай бұрын
Swiss are just trying to squeeze the most out of an old airframe, which charging premium prices on a ageing, tired product. I would rather fly Singapore or EVA air from Asia to Europe. Avoid Swiss where Possible.
@bigvegas8224
@bigvegas8224 11 ай бұрын
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@AdamGebica
@AdamGebica 11 ай бұрын
Hello, thank you for your video about Swiss Business Class from ZRH - DXB. I actually wanted to buy a ticket this week in Business Clas for Februar 2024 from BER to DXB via ZRH but after I watched your video and after I read the comments here I will not buy this product. Is Lufthansa or Austrian maybe better, can someone recommend? I would like to use any airlines which cooperate with Miles & More because I am a FLT Card Holder. Thank you. Adam@@NonstopDan
@laurinkatz2459
@laurinkatz2459 11 ай бұрын
@@AdamGebica Hey Adam. As a Miles & More Senator with over 100 segments per year, I unfortunately need to tell you that Swiss is still a lot better than Lufthansa. Catering is worlds ahead and you at least can get a single window seat with direct aisle access. I would slighty prefer Austrian over Swiss, but its basically the very same business class cabin, so no big difference there. While I agree with Nonstop-Dan in some areas, Swiss is still selling out their business class in almost every flight, so from a Swiss CEO's perspective, there is no need to change anything :)
@thorbenreuter5937
@thorbenreuter5937 11 ай бұрын
Can confirm. Flew from ORD to ZRH in June. This trip was horrendous and the cheese plate looked unrecognizable. Airplane was from the 90 and never refitted. Everything was old and worn off. Price was premium tho 😁
@sloth1495
@sloth1495 11 ай бұрын
I've been watching you for a year now and how far you've come is amazing to me. Your videos are cinematic and engaging with fantastically controlled dry humor . Keep it up Dan!
@AustralianConsultancy
@AustralianConsultancy 11 ай бұрын
Im Swiss HON Circle and Lifetime Senator, pre-covid Swiss was really solid carrier across Y/J/F. However it just seems like Swiss hasnt innovated, worn down infrastructure and decreasing quality across all 4 cabin classes. And already looking at the "new" Algeris product, I prefer the older (current new) J B77W product and the First product I'll have to see for myself. The A330 and A343 products are poor and I avoid them at all costs.
@paulsz6194
@paulsz6194 11 ай бұрын
Yes, Swiss Aircraft , particularly the A340’s are worn & aged, and Swiss are trying to extract premium prices on these ageing aircraft. You are better off flying Singapore Airline# or EVA Air between Europe & Asia.
@henryfeng7948
@henryfeng7948 11 ай бұрын
The seats of economy. The space in the rear of the cabin , y the food, where is the a A350-900? 1000 still using the aircraft 2001? They are using old aircraft to welcome their niche customer, I only see the fotos for the advisement are good. 😊
@georgehok866
@georgehok866 11 ай бұрын
EU and US airlines are well protected by their own government., business will only change when there is competition. Survival the fittest.
@Edi-g3y
@Edi-g3y 11 ай бұрын
If I were Austrian, I would fly with Austrian as often as possible. Although they are treated so badly by Lufthansa and have to fly around with such old aircraft, the flying experience for me as a senator is by far the best with Austrian! I am looking forward to the new 787, and if LH would let them, they would perform even better. Best regards from Zurich
@johnwagner6440
@johnwagner6440 11 ай бұрын
@@paulsz6194 i agree, EVA for instance offers one of the best service and product in the world (at least in my opinion)
@RUNWAY05
@RUNWAY05 11 ай бұрын
I flew on Swiss First class last month from Tokyo to Zurich which was a 14 hour flight. It was a day flight completely and they served just 2 meals. And the second meal just before landing was a sandwich.
@TT-by7tv
@TT-by7tv 11 ай бұрын
yikes
@benbukerakadonbenito
@benbukerakadonbenito 11 ай бұрын
Not enough for first class
@RUNWAY05
@RUNWAY05 11 ай бұрын
@@CookiemyRubyyou believe I’m lying? I’m a senator member and have been for about 10 years now. this was my 4th first class flight that I flew this year alone.
@ilovesuisse1
@ilovesuisse1 11 ай бұрын
Unfortunately they are owned by the Lufthansa Group.
@onionslaps
@onionslaps 11 ай бұрын
I flew the same route in Jan 2020 and the meal service was abysmal then as well
@viewintospace
@viewintospace 11 ай бұрын
All airlines are on various cycles - some years ago Swiss Business was way better than most airlines and one of the few where you could lie completely flat. I always slept perfectly in Swiss Business. So now Swiss Business is at the end of their cycle while other airlines already did the upgrading - no big. This is just a matter of life and quite honestly - I can easily live very well with these seats and enjoy the great food and service Swiss offers.
@MatthewBatesArtist
@MatthewBatesArtist 11 ай бұрын
Ciao Dan, Love your videos, I appreciate what you do. I would like to point out that as an artist, it would be nice if people would invest in actual artwork that they can hang in their homes or offices. Investing online with a group like Masterworks doesn't help living artists at all, and you don't even get to enjoy a real painting. Keep up the good work, and I look forward to your next video!!!💜
@sportswithKashy
@sportswithKashy 11 ай бұрын
You should make a comparison of all European airlines by flying them in each class and deciding the best one showdown style
@DerDepp2
@DerDepp2 10 ай бұрын
this would be Swiss. Yes, the other European carriers are worse
@damiendegrasse
@damiendegrasse 13 күн бұрын
​@@DerDepp2 Air France new business cabins are the best in Europe by far.
@Searat7
@Searat7 11 ай бұрын
I have been flying SWISS Business Class from Miami to Bangkok on 777’s for 4-5 years. I just hate the cabin seating layouts- preferred Finnair A 350’s much more. Service and food has been ok but not great. This year I paid $6,000 vs. $4,000 last year but I stay in Thailand for 7 months. Lately was looking at Turkish videos : the food choices looked much better, they have mattresses to cover the seats for sleeping and I think they offer free internet. Another option I would like to try is Qatar Q suites. Will not consider SWISS again until I see some real improvements.
@jamesprice4647
@jamesprice4647 7 ай бұрын
$6000. You must be crazy. I am flying premium to South America (Swiss) and paying $1600. That is a bargain.
@alexandersturm7419
@alexandersturm7419 11 ай бұрын
Was in a Swiss business flight to Boston a couple of weeks ago. There was no hot towel provided. That really surprised me.
@OerlikonNoerd
@OerlikonNoerd 11 ай бұрын
For some added context on the hard product: the J seats on LX's A330s are tired but it was originally rolled out in 2009 so not really surprising imo. Having flown the seat in 2016 (they were outdated then), the newer 777 and A340 J cabins are a big upgrade in comparison. At least the A330s will be refurbished with the new Swiss Senses (LH Allegris) cabin starting in 2026. tl;dr wait for the brand new a350s coming in 2025 or the cabin refresh in 2026
@clazur
@clazur 11 ай бұрын
Hey Dan, I agree that Swiss needs to update their Hardware. This is not what Business Class should be like in 2023. I last flew them in Mai and I have to say that the crew did a wonderful job which makes up for the weak seat.
@OliverKlovdalAs
@OliverKlovdalAs 11 ай бұрын
Please STOP promoting Masterworks
@kindnessmatters604
@kindnessmatters604 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for your honestly! Your focus on those who travel less often is an important one. As the prices go up up up, and the BC cabins vary so greatly it makes your reviews so valuable when one is try to decide who to fly.
@cdtz82
@cdtz82 29 күн бұрын
Yep! Flew Swiss business from JFK to Zurich recently in July. The staff were wonderful, but the services, food, the seats, limited movies, the amenity kit was below par! Your title fits very well, the Sad State of Swiss Business Class. Also, they don't offer slippers. When I asked if they had a pair, so I can use it when I go to the toilet, and the cabin crew told me to use the socks. I was speechless and disappointment. Lufthansa is the same. They don't offer slippers in business calls. So far, I think LOT is the only one in the Miles groups that does so far, but who knows for how long. Swiss Business class is very expensive, but the quality you get is way lower than what you pay for. Sadly, the Miles&More services and point system is only getting more complicated and going down the hill as well.
@Trumppower
@Trumppower 10 ай бұрын
Many Swiss Citizens hate Swiss because it was sold to German Lufthansa, and the "Swiss Quality" dropped significantly.
@Ps5prolite
@Ps5prolite Күн бұрын
Swiss airport is a joke compared to Asia
@ottoarkadiuszbattistagadem785
@ottoarkadiuszbattistagadem785 11 ай бұрын
dont fly on the a330! 777-300er is much nicer.
@izzyshandle
@izzyshandle 11 ай бұрын
I've never flew business/first class but Dan's videos make me want to fly them as frequently as possible lol, I'm so happy youre doing this it will help those of us planning trips to make better decisions before tossing so much money to an airline
@swissair10
@swissair10 8 ай бұрын
Your videos are awesome - I especially like their soundtrack! About LX ('SWISS'): I used to be a 'Senator' (LX Gold), frequent on routes from Switzerland to Asia. Until I realized that the treatment you get on EVA Air or China Airlines Economy is about the level of treatment as a LX status customer on their Business. Also 'SWISS' is an entirely German-owned airline, 100% part of LH group. Not wanting to blame it on this but the airline is just a disaster. A shame for our country - they should simply not be allowed to fly our flag. Apologies from Switzerland and kudos to the Taiwanese carriers, at least when travelling East!
@Ps5prolite
@Ps5prolite Күн бұрын
You should experience airlines from China. They are amazing
@BuddyBroadway
@BuddyBroadway 11 ай бұрын
I’m a XXL shirt. The window seats are the worst biz class on the sky with zero shoulder separation from the airplane wall. I was constantly fighting the wall for shoulder space it was ridiculous.
@maxc567
@maxc567 11 ай бұрын
I’m not sure why people say the front “mini-cabin” is the best place to sit in business class on this plane. From my experience, it’s very loud and busy with the bathrooms, the galley, and the flight attendants going back and forth to first class. I far prefer the peace of the seats at the middle and back of the main business cabin.
@abrarmahi
@abrarmahi 17 күн бұрын
Currently in Interlaken, and having traveled a bit around Switzerland for work and vacation, my impression of Switzerland is beautiful landscapes, tasty meats/cheeses, good transportation and overpriced everything else.
@flywithAC2312
@flywithAC2312 11 ай бұрын
Love the transparency!! Thanks Dan!
@andrewm7352
@andrewm7352 11 ай бұрын
Hah. I love how the a380 was there at your departure “the flight we should have taken” 😂
@NonstopDan
@NonstopDan 11 ай бұрын
Literally😂
@Micha-ng7yp
@Micha-ng7yp 11 ай бұрын
As a Swiss person it’s shameful. It is a Lufthansa airline at the end of the day, but it’s sad to see our flag on something this mediocre.
@ytgt77
@ytgt77 11 ай бұрын
I completely agree, my swiss business experiences were similar. Even though the food is good, on day flights (even 10+h) there is only one warm meal, the second is a mediocre sandwich. (but on night flights there is a breakfast for the 2nd meal) I avoid the overpriced swiss business fligths when possible
@kst210
@kst210 11 ай бұрын
Thanks Dan! Love watching your videos!!!
@yeepz
@yeepz 11 ай бұрын
I flew Swiss business class from Zurich to Singapore in January 2023. Found used socks in my footwell and alerted the crew. All I got was a sigh, a quick sorry, her picking it up… and that was it. Considering we were not long out of a pandemic… won’t be flying with again because cleanliness and hygiene are important.
@ausserkontrolle1024
@ausserkontrolle1024 11 ай бұрын
cry quite
@benediktrs1263
@benediktrs1263 11 ай бұрын
So she picked up the socks AND said sorry. What's the matter? What should you have gotten? A "slower" sorry? Pathetic
@Tortinger
@Tortinger 8 ай бұрын
@@benediktrs1263 You are angry. He dared to critisize SWISS. Thats a no go.
@hibiscusboy
@hibiscusboy 11 ай бұрын
Oh the Sass-level CRANKED at @11:35 and I'm HERE. FOR. IT! Dan's no-holding-back commentary is precious. If I was Swiss Air, I'd pay attention and take notes from you, Sir! Thanks for another great upload.
@KAIDO.VFX24
@KAIDO.VFX24 2 ай бұрын
Hi there I have flown on the same plane meaning the a330-300 in Businessclass from Zurich to New York. This was my first experience in Buisinessclass. My parents are Star Alliance frequent flyers, meaning that they travel a lot in Buisinessclass. They said that the Swiss a330 Buisinessclass cabin was not at all comparable to the 777-300er. Swiss still usees an old and quite outdated cabin on the a330. In my view the premium Experience at Swiss is amazing. As my first Buisinessclass experience I have to say I was a bit disappointed. But with the new A350s coming early next year I would give the Swiss Buisinessclass another Chance. Thanks for your honest review. Hope your future Experience with Swiss will be better, because I know Swiss is better than that.
@lglams8827
@lglams8827 11 ай бұрын
Tbh the Swiss business in the a330 and a340 is a bit outdated but the 777 experience is completely different and better. One of the best business classes out there. Hopefully the a350 will also deliver
@thomasrutishauser7839
@thomasrutishauser7839 11 ай бұрын
The A340 cabin was updated in 2019 and since then, it is comparable to the B777-300
@lglams8827
@lglams8827 11 ай бұрын
@@thomasrutishauser7839 I forgot about that, I’ve not flown in the a340s new cabin yet
@AT-zj7ct
@AT-zj7ct 11 ай бұрын
Swiss will now return to pre Covid service starting November. Can you review it than again?
@adihaddad
@adihaddad 11 ай бұрын
Where did you get this information from? Please do share 🙏
@AT-zj7ct
@AT-zj7ct 6 ай бұрын
@@adihaddadcause I work for the company
@Junaninana
@Junaninana 5 ай бұрын
Gerade nach San Francisco Business Class am 3.4.24 mit Swiss mit 777-300ER geflogen. Wir sind sehr sehr enttäuscht! Es ist wirklich sehr schade für Geld! Sehr unangenehmer Sitz, schlechtes Essen, faules Crew! Sie haben nicht Mals genug Snacks für die Passengers. Swiss Airlines solle sich schämen für die schlechte Ausbildung für das Crew! Sie sind total überfordert mit der Arbeit und haben gezeigt, dass Sie keine Lust für die Bedienung! Wir denken an den Rückflug und haben wirklich keine Lust mit Swiss Air zum Fliegen. Sehr enttäuscht und ärgerlich 😡
@patty8991
@patty8991 11 ай бұрын
Dan, could you do a video commenting on the current state of award/points flight booking? It feels like there's so little award seat availability. The Aeroplan website has had a known bug for months that it won't show partner award flights (or even cash ones) with no foreseeable fix. Is it just a bounce back in travel and people spending the points they saved over the pandemic or is this also a cost cutting measure from airlines?
@Coolsomeone234
@Coolsomeone234 11 ай бұрын
Cahill and Dan? Must be a good day
@TeunLos
@TeunLos 11 ай бұрын
Haha you follow both too! I thought the same.
@lucaasara6287
@lucaasara6287 11 ай бұрын
It seems like you had special meal order. Since you have a special they won’t offer you Udon. They were confused because they probably thought you wanted to exchange your special meal for udon, and this is not always possible. Next time you can either remove your special meal order in advance or ask to change your option if possible.
@nickcaldecottgabriel3736
@nickcaldecottgabriel3736 5 ай бұрын
Yes i agree. Had a terrible experience with boarding staff at Zurich on April Fools Day. Woukd never fly with fhem again! Disgusting experience paid hundreds extra only to be stressed insulted. Never never ever again!
@F-xe1gt
@F-xe1gt 11 ай бұрын
I’m Swiss so it pains me to see our national airline in that state. As a general observation, European airlines are really lagging behind Asian, middle eastern, and even American carriers.
@ilovesuisse1
@ilovesuisse1 11 ай бұрын
But it’s not really our national airline is it, if it’s owned by the Lufthansa Group. Not the same thing as Swissair.
@MarvinHuber_KSP
@MarvinHuber_KSP 11 ай бұрын
At least we still have Edelweiss
@ankus204
@ankus204 11 ай бұрын
Sorry to disappoint you, but Edelweiss belongs to Swiss. And as you know, Swiss belongs to …. Lufthansa!
@LofoDub54
@LofoDub54 11 ай бұрын
​@@ankus204 yes and no! Yes Edelweiss belongs to Swiss and is in my opinion a rather good leisure carrier (nothing special but ok). And No because Edelweiss is always the same on board since 1995 . Back then, the travel agency Kuoni managed the airline. Some changes but consistency since 1995.
@Jaegerxx
@Jaegerxx 10 ай бұрын
I do not consider Swiss to be our national airline, it's a real disaster compared to its predecessor. Everything Lufthansa touches turns into garbage.
@Michele-ot8bh
@Michele-ot8bh 11 ай бұрын
Thank goodness I saw this-was thinking about Swiss ironically also to Dubai but no way. Thanks a mill Dan-always love your posts
@48AT007
@48AT007 11 ай бұрын
Swiss business isn't great but it's also affordable. You can buy a cheap eco light ticket and upgrade it for a reasonable amount to swiss business. For 400 chf more than eco for an 8 hrs flight, i find it worth it.
@NVIK5
@NVIK5 11 ай бұрын
I cannot talk about business, but the Zurich to San Francisco flight I had on coach class was the most uncomfortable experience of my life. I could never imagine that legroom could be this small.
@parissanders2343
@parissanders2343 10 ай бұрын
Agreed--I've had better premium economy seats from Europe to CA
@michaelpiscitello6513
@michaelpiscitello6513 4 ай бұрын
I had the pleasure of flying with Swiss a few times from EWR-ZRH-PMO. From EWR-ZRH the crew was very friendly and the food was great for economy. Although I thought the IFE was very limited and outdated, the great food, real silverware and actual pillows made up for it. Would definitely fly with them again and can’t wait until they roll out the A350 as they had mentioned would be coming in 2025 I believe.
@daniso
@daniso 11 ай бұрын
I am a heavy overseas traveller. I fly Swiss business every second week. Any heavy traveller knows we don't care about the food in the plane. We want to sleep, have a good seat and arrive on time. Swiss does the job. Said that Singapore Airlines is the only one that is really on top.
@phantomjosh2148
@phantomjosh2148 11 ай бұрын
Ever tried JetBlue mint? I fly that at least once a month to visit my family in Amsterdam and so far so good
@jujube1263
@jujube1263 11 ай бұрын
Dan, the current state of LX is tightly linked to the recent performance of LH... Swiss should have been much better on her own for sure!
@gorionzorander2943
@gorionzorander2943 11 ай бұрын
was planning a trip to Switzerland next summer so looks like i will be using air Canada business
@canadianbelle87
@canadianbelle87 11 ай бұрын
I have flown SWISS J a few times. The 777 J cabin is way better than the A330. It is in much better shape than the A330, which desperately needs to be upgraded. I also find crews can be very inconsistent. Some are great and you’ll feel well taken care of. Others seem to be just going through the protocols and come across as indifferent.
@beatbuhlmann8175
@beatbuhlmann8175 11 ай бұрын
Swiss is not the national airline of Switzerland. What was Swissair. Swiss belongs to Lufthansa and is 100% German.
@ravioli291
@ravioli291 10 ай бұрын
I totally agree with you there. Flew 3 weeks ago ZRH-SFO in business class and for a lot of money on a single seat. In the business lounge there was for ALL drinks only one glass form (white wine glass) which was totally lousy, ALL drinks except the beer from the tap were lukewarm as well as the food offered. Unfortunately the seat was hard, the food not worth the money (dry beef fillet that was cooked through), however ser service in general was good. On the night return flight SFO-ZRH the same: hard seats (impossible to sleep), a lukewarm meal and at least the breakfast in the morning was good. In the future I will save the money.
@stellarremnant
@stellarremnant 21 күн бұрын
Go to Zurich for work a few times a year from NYC, refuse to take Swiss due their subpar seat - in contrast to United Polaris which is far more private and comfortable (tho with a so so soft product).
@get2dachoppa249
@get2dachoppa249 11 ай бұрын
I’ll be on this exact flight out of and into DXB from sheer necessity in order to make it back to the US to spend Thanksgiving with the fam for the first time since 2012. I’m booked with United to get me to Newark, but the dates I wanted were outrageously expensive. I guess holiday pricing is in full effect. I used a pretty substantial flight credit I had with UA, so I’m just going to grin and bear it.
@martinsteiger
@martinsteiger 11 ай бұрын
A seat priced at $2,000? OK, your journey did not originate from Zurich. Typically, for journeys starting in Zurich, a business class seat to Dubai tends to be more costly. The seating arrangement is not ideal for taller individuals, especially those who prefer to fully extend their legs while sleeping. I recall an incident from a few years ago when I inadvertently pushed out the panel in the foot area during my slumber. The passenger in front of me got the unexpected opportunity to check my socks for any potential holes! 😱
@thomasdemoor874
@thomasdemoor874 8 ай бұрын
That's weird, I just saw a business flight from Swiss Air from AMS to DBX with a stopover in Zürich for 1331 EUR.
@martinsteiger
@martinsteiger 7 ай бұрын
@@thomasdemoor874 That's another journey that doesn't start in Zurich.
@nuuttia
@nuuttia 11 ай бұрын
Keep up the good work, I love your videos!
@dblesch1
@dblesch1 10 ай бұрын
At first I thought this review was overly negative until I flew in their business class on a transatlantic flight. The food/beverage service was incredibly rushed on an 11 hour flight with no courses and no pre meal beverage service. The seat was uniquely uncomfortable...I actually wound up with a hematoma from sleeping in lay flat and enduring this bar poking in to my side as I tried to sleep...so not only was it a miserable experience but I had a big medical bill to boot!
@SaschaZimmermann77
@SaschaZimmermann77 11 ай бұрын
Well, I fly Swiss Business Class many times and I can not agree to this video. Of course there are points to improve. But when I compare to other carriers Swiss business class is good. Depending the mood of the crew ;) BUT what I really like about the business class seats is, that they automatically inflate and deflates the seat cushions so that you always sit comfortable. Other carriers don't have this cadget. But sorry... if you can't find the business class check-in at Zurich airport then I don't know what you do at a really complicated airport. ;) At Zurich it's so easy to find its way.
@neilrowe
@neilrowe 11 ай бұрын
Last week I got really lucky and got a business class Dubai to London City trip for only £200 ish more than Economy. Was no where near as good as Gulf carriers but for that price... not bad. Least favourite part was Zurich airport... unnecessarily complicated and whole "get your boarding card validated" to use the WiFi is ridiculous. Lufthansa lounge in Dubai is really disappointing too, ended up using the Ahlan Lounge (loungekey)
@felixsoheili1154
@felixsoheili1154 8 ай бұрын
Id agree Zurich airport is not great. I got 10 minutes in the Swiss lounge due to the long time from my previous flight. Flew Swiss 777 from ZHR to LAX, and then their E175 European Business from Manchester. The 777 was niceish seat was really uncomfortable in bed mode in the throne at 6'4 but 1 meal and a side salad on a 12 1/2 hour flight. At least the crew saw me awake and made me like 3 chocolate ice cream cones and had some left over tea sandwiches from economy.
@meiray
@meiray 4 ай бұрын
First airline I ever flew by myself (at age 6!) The staff was so wonderful. Maybe better I not shatter the illusion of those happy memories.
@dpmu1977
@dpmu1977 4 ай бұрын
Did BOS-ZRH 2 years ago on the 330. The lounge in ZRH was really nice , feel asleep on one of those zero gravity loungers. The seat was most likely a bit better than 2 years on , but not the best. i was actually told that the foot space is smaller on the throne seat?? The food and service on board was great. Like you I got a bit peckish and they brought me a cold meat sandwich , luck of the draw.
@pmuller467
@pmuller467 11 ай бұрын
I agree the business and first class of „Swiss“ is mediocre at best. The Business Lounge for short distance flights in ZHR is much worse than the one you visited btw. From a Swiss citizen: please don’t confuse „Swiss“ with Switzerland. It’s a German company belonging to Lufthansa and as all German products they are sturdy and mediocre. Cars as well as airlines and appliances and and and. Is unfortunately not easy to avoid Swiss when you are living in Zurich .
@TheRareVideosXL
@TheRareVideosXL 11 ай бұрын
Great video as always but I think your experience might not have lived up to your expectations because the Airbus A330 is an old aircraft. Anyway,keep it up.
@markosdelaportas3089
@markosdelaportas3089 11 ай бұрын
2:38 nice spotting the cute little baby bus 😊
@pasgaf19
@pasgaf19 11 ай бұрын
Swiss is basically the cash cow in the Lufthansa group. It's main task is to live of the great past and milk the brand as much as possible. And it is still working. Swiss seems to earn the biggest profit and is still growing even tought the service gets worse every year.
@johnofdebar4071
@johnofdebar4071 11 ай бұрын
I guess it about this "Swiss" general brand... If you stay in 4* or a 5* hotel in Zurich its the same story. overpriced and mediocre service, but its "swiss"
@natees1234
@natees1234 11 ай бұрын
Please make a review on the new KLM business class
@stevetao4433
@stevetao4433 11 ай бұрын
Dan, hard truth about level of service, products and equipment is not negativity. you put comments in "kindly, edged" fashion is delicate enough. Folks watch your vlogs for reason-understand a product without having to live through it to tell about it and to gain another perspective. We avoid the Euro and N America based carriers at "reasonably so" all cost.
@Baeomran
@Baeomran 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words! It's great to hear that you appreciate the information and guidance provided, especially regarding business class seats and the critical details for your flights. As you continue to grow and enjoy more luxurious travel experiences, it's important to stay well-informed and make the most of your journeys. We love your channel, Dan! I'm thrilled that you reveal the options for business class seats. As we continue to expand our travels, we're eager to treat ourselves to the comfort of business class. Your expertise and attention to detail have made flying a truly enjoyable experience for us. We rely on your channel as our go-to reference and encyclopedia for planning and mapping out our trips. Thank you for being an invaluable resource in our travel adventures! Safe and enjoyable travels!
@hannahburke0
@hannahburke0 11 ай бұрын
the section about the bed killed me 😭😭😭😭
@dianeschroeder3980
@dianeschroeder3980 11 ай бұрын
This video is such a far cry from the Dantorp days. Love your videos!❤️✈️
@ashwinpshetty
@ashwinpshetty 11 ай бұрын
Flew the overnight Swiss flight in business class from Dubai to Zurich is even worse. The night lights are way too bright. They skimp on the food by offering a “bistro menu”. I wanted some soup which was on the menu. It turned out to be powdered and they didn’t mix it properly. There were powdery chunks in the cup!
@jaydawg2023
@jaydawg2023 11 ай бұрын
Love you Dan! Thanks for your great reviews. Regards from NL
@bulshokades
@bulshokades 5 ай бұрын
I’m traveling for the first time on Swiss from Zurich to DC. Are they safe? Are their pilots good? I’m a fearful flyer hence why I’m asking.
@johnplampin7274
@johnplampin7274 11 ай бұрын
Funny you should compare it to a Holiday Inn Express. The beds at the Luzern Holiday Inn Express are uncomfortably hard. But the hotel claimed it was normal. They must not use their own products.
@byFcz
@byFcz 11 ай бұрын
This is so true 😅 I've flown Y between the US and Europe with Swiss, Lufthansa, and United this year. United wins on all accounts. I regret I was avoiding them for so long.
@samplasta1033
@samplasta1033 10 ай бұрын
Please remember that the A330 business class product is much different than the A340 or B777. You are criticizing a whole airline based on a minority of their products.
@SuperRioes
@SuperRioes 11 ай бұрын
Swiss is not swiss it's just the name. Its very sad that Swissair went bankrupt because if you flew once with them you'll know what what swiss life quality is. Swiss is just not the same as Swissair was.
@pischgensinsen
@pischgensinsen 11 ай бұрын
just fly on the 777 and not the A330, I figured that out just with youtube, pretty simple, Just wait for the new soft product coming soon...things getting better, I think it's still a great great airline. The short haul buy on board menu is just fantastic, the mid and longhaul always were pleasant for me, although like I said, I only tried 777s. Lounge's never did disappoint as well in zurich.
@anthonycheetham8007
@anthonycheetham8007 11 ай бұрын
Shade shade shade across the board! 😂 love the sass in your recent videos!
@r3m_2m
@r3m_2m 9 ай бұрын
Hi Dan, Long time lurker, first time commenter. I love your videos. You have a great sense of humour. I would love to see you fly LOT Polish Airlines in Business Class and see your comparing it to SWISS, Lufthansa, and SAS
@nickzahner3352
@nickzahner3352 11 ай бұрын
I fly economy light always with swiss and i am very happy with it. Don‘t feel the need to upgrade to business or first🤷‍♂️
@joelbenz9840
@joelbenz9840 11 ай бұрын
As far as I can see, the soft product and catering is between ok and good, better than LH by far but LH isn't the European benchmark anymore. What the LH-group in general has missed badly is investing into the hard product of the widebody fleet, despite constantly being delivered with new aircraft. Allegris should have been introduced 5 years ago already, in a retrospective. Well, simple to say this now, but let's be honest: Once Allegris is fully implemented it will be dated already when I see what JAL has announced this week..
@KC-ms4ie
@KC-ms4ie 10 ай бұрын
SWISS lost my luggage a couple of years ago and they took zero responsibility .. thank god the airport located my luggage after a week (I had to spend a couple hundreds of euros to get new clothes and essential items as I was travelling) .. and SWISS compensated nothing .. the staff asked me to claim my own travel insurance...
@ari_29971
@ari_29971 11 ай бұрын
I love your reviews you should definitely try edelweiss air (long haul) 🇨🇭 I remember I got metal cutlery in economy! and the food was great. Their business class is a bit better than the Swiss a330 business class.
@Edi-g3y
@Edi-g3y 11 ай бұрын
This can not be… sorry but when was it? 30 years ago?? The food in swiss specialy in Eco is really not good and always the same…
@ari_29971
@ari_29971 11 ай бұрын
@@Edi-g3y I am talking about edelweiss not Swiss
@MagicWok
@MagicWok 8 ай бұрын
Flown on the 777 version's Swiss Business Class, and it was a more pleasant experience. I wouldn't bother with the A330 version - and it's a distinction you should mention.
@ilovesuisse1
@ilovesuisse1 11 ай бұрын
Last year i flew with Swiss from Zurich to Athens return, we left on time which was great. I was lucky i had 3 seats to myself on the flight to Athens.
@MrHaibarbe
@MrHaibarbe 11 ай бұрын
I agree with most of the Vid. Im from Switzerland, and the Swiss business is not really that good, but I still prefer it over economy for a long haul flight.
@rami_on_air4780
@rami_on_air4780 8 ай бұрын
As a person who mainly fly with qatar airways it shock me that the business amenity of swiss kit look like the economy amenity kit of my mainly airline
@LMays-cu2hp
@LMays-cu2hp 11 ай бұрын
Thank you and your partner for sharing you flight here.
@codyslade5558
@codyslade5558 11 ай бұрын
The title should be: Dan hates everything! 9 out of 10 of Dan’s reviews are very negative so why bother watching/reading any of them.
@tommesob5099
@tommesob5099 11 ай бұрын
Good that Swiss is getting A350 and is also overhauling the whole Seats in the next years...really needed
@samuelbatth4317
@samuelbatth4317 Ай бұрын
How do you always manage to get business class tickets for just $2,000, while I can never seem to find anything under $4,000? For longer flights, I've even paid up to $6,000! How do you do it?2 k is like flying for free !!! ❤ your videos !!
@paulsz6194
@paulsz6194 11 ай бұрын
Sound like the SWISS crew were trying to save that mousse for themselves at 10:26 , hence why something really appetising like that mouse doesn’t / didn’t exist(?)...
@cheyezamakelana6518
@cheyezamakelana6518 10 ай бұрын
I’m glad I’m not the only one who didn’t enjoy the experience. I flew Swiss air last month from Johannesburg to Rome , flights delayed poor on board service will definitely never fly this airline again.
@jasonlee7225
@jasonlee7225 10 ай бұрын
I last flew Swiss BC in 2019, and found the service wanting. Wrote about it on Tripadvisor, and another traveler contacted me to share he had the same experience 😅I’m more forgiving of the dated hardware they provide, but poor service? Never again. Like you said, spend our hard earned money elsewhere.
@brianboyle2681
@brianboyle2681 11 ай бұрын
On my flight from Geneva to NY the food was the best I’ve ever tasted in the air. The rest was sub par. Exactly your experience.
@Edi-g3y
@Edi-g3y 11 ай бұрын
I think you have not much expirence with long haul flights? Because Swiss is much to expensive for what you get… i had also horrible expirence with Swiss.
@kkogrady
@kkogrady 11 ай бұрын
"About the same amount of privacy has Harry and Meghan" LOLOL!!!!!
@antoniowood8119
@antoniowood8119 11 ай бұрын
The problem with having business and first is that you can’t make the seat too great in business because if you do, people will not see the point in booking first. Delta One on the A359 is just like BA First on the A388, it’s the ground experience that separates the classes and the concept just seems weird to me
@feggaer8889
@feggaer8889 11 ай бұрын
I can agree. Flew Swiss Business Class from Chicago to Zürich and I was not impressed at all. Not enough space etc. I complained at Swiss but was ignored.
@Tortinger
@Tortinger 8 ай бұрын
In this case, next time fly a desert airline.
@sperrin198787
@sperrin198787 11 ай бұрын
Was just deciding between a nonstop direct to LAX or a layover with TK but on their 787.. think I made the right call : )
@LofoDub54
@LofoDub54 11 ай бұрын
I do not fly long haul very often, most of my flights take place in Europe. The only thing I have to say is that Swiss should reintroduce a full service on board, in all classes. Even if you fly for one hour and only get a napkin, a tomato juice and peanuts it means to me that you are not flying on a low cost.This food to purchase strategy probably comes from the US and I try to avoid such flights since it is not my world.Since I often regret past things (12 hours flights without IFE would still be ok for me...and probably only for me), I would love to see a bit more tradition coming back.
@esvajcarac3527
@esvajcarac3527 11 ай бұрын
I much prefer a nice choice for purchase rather than some “free” dry sandwich…
@newyorkeranew
@newyorkeranew 11 ай бұрын
First! Swiss Air was the Singapore Air of Europe. It started going downhill after it inadvisably bought a large stake in Belgium’s Sabena. It took a chance on the MD-11 which quickly compiled a terrible safety record. It made a textbook response to the 1998 crash of Flight 111 off the coast of Nova Scotia, but the airline was finished. As a member of the Lufthansa Group, it has a hard time distinguishing itself…at best.
@surfleetsurfer6370
@surfleetsurfer6370 6 ай бұрын
Some years ago I ended up not through choice flying SWISS Business ZRH-BKK I believe it was a 777ER. I had seat 17D which was staggered halfway into Economy. Scheisse seat. The whole experience and the Business offering including service ranks as the worst Business Class experience I have ever had. Ever. All you say is true and in fact I think that you’re being overly complimentary.
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