Who Has the Best U.S. Business Class? We Flew 4 Airlines New York to LA

[@KD-fu8ob]

Hahahahh Liam trying to make that old AA 2-2 configuration better than it is. Never change Points Guy channel.

[@Trivi10]

Can't really do 1-2-1 on a narrow body. Not really a fair comparison to the wide body products from the other airlines.

[@chrisscottu]

@@Trivi10the jetblue flight was also on a narrow body. all seats had direct aisle access.

[@marek.nikodem]

american has flagship first on that aircraft as well which is 1-1. That A321 is 3-class aircraft which is crazy. Their B777-300 business is 1-2-1

[@mike48084]

Yeah, that seat looked kinda tight. Basically a glorified PE product to me

[@phillipboggs7438]

I mean they could have flown delta and united first class on that route.. oh wait... ;)

[@simondavey7787]

Awesome video. It looks like Delta have really upped their game; however, I will always have a soft spot for JetBlue. THanks for all your awesome content in 2024 and I wish the entire TPG team a merry and blessed Christmas.

[@rohithamruthur]

When I flew Mint in 2022 from BOS to SEA, I was surprised to see Cacio e Pepe on the menu. This is a notoriously hard dish to get right even on the ground. I decided to try it out, and I am not exaggerating when I'm saying it was just as delicious as any fine dining establishment I've eaten it at.

[@sperrin198787]

I'm confused why you chose to use the Mint Studio? That's not an even comparison given it's a more premium seating experience.

[@natemullen64]

I’ve flown Mint dozens of times and the only difference between the studio and the non-studio seats is a small “bench” and it’s slightly larger. The service/amenities/food and everything else is identical. It’s barely worth calling it a “better product”.

[@sperrin198787]

You can fly mint everyday of your life and that doesn’t mean that the studio isn’t better. Not only does it feel more spacious, there’s actually more room, has an additional tray table, additional seating and cost a premium. It’s not an even comparison. Which was the whole point. Half of the review is based on comfort and JB has a leg up considering they chose the studio.

[@Hey87man]

@@sperrin198787 I don’t think the studio has much of a difference when the seat lies flat I definitely understand what you are saying. They should’ve chose one of the regular mint seats, but the seat itself is not all that different. At least I didn’t feel the difference in the seat

[@AlibekAUBAKIROV-f1w]

Medha, Janae they're fresh, new faces on the channel. All the best for both of them!

[@bradenkerwin9720]

💯

[@l3v1ckUK]

Was there a big price difference between the flights, or were they all pretty similar?

[@mike48084]

I think on average JetBlue has a slight cost advantage. But depends greatly on exact date. They definitely are cheaper on transatlantic prices, so definitely a good value proposition

[@vinchenzomarchiavafa962]

@@mike48084in this case I assume JetBlue was the most expensive because they choose the MintStudio option

[@jordangauger3515]

For Domestic Buis, JetBlue Mint all the way, for international, DeltaOne. America's 2x2 config is very awkward. Mint has the best food.

[@ecclestonsangel]

Hey, Nicky, Delta is rolling out a brand new seat for 2025. They'll be testing it out on their A350s and 767s. I've seen them. They look SUPER comfy!. They'll still have the Delta widget on them. Once again, Delta is upping their game and leaving everybody else in the dust! There's a reason Delta is the best airline in the US. I would even fly them internationally. I swear, we should make some kind of drinking game or something out of Liam and his word "pluffy," lol. Take a shot every time somebody says "pluffy," lol!

[@joemoma69]

I like JetBlue. They are good😊

[@afb2]

I flew the 764 Delta and I found the seat to be a little narrow for sleeping, but for a domestic flight, it's amazing. Hoping to try Polaris next year.

[@aoe4_kachow]

polaris is awesome, it is like they actually tested the seat while designing it

[@maxsaviation9512]

You won’t miss the seat but you will miss the food 😂

[@sincyplansdisney]

That American flight looked so tight, I couldn't imagine trying to work in that

[@The_AirplaneDude]

The american had a first class and the other fights didn’t so they put less effort into the business class

[@jakeperalta3797]

7:31, I love those remotes. They bring back a certain nostalgia for me when flying on airplances, what the heck is wrong with you guys. As a youtube channel that focuses on reviewing airlines and how they are, how do you not like one of the most iconic things about older flights.

[@islesofmets]

Yes it is nostalgic and for sure bring back a lot of memories, but to be frank, I haven't touched them for a long time unless the plane doesn't have a touch screen yet which I haven't encountered in 2024, and I think the last time I even used one of those was in 2016, so it's been a while. And I fly Economy most of the time.

[@adammoran4847]

It’s so you can control the IFE while in a lie flat position - this is only available in First/Business given the lie-flat seats

[@iJMultiplication]

To determine which is the best you gotta start with the hard product and in this comparision UAL was using a widebody with the 787. Then UAL's domestic first seat was similar to their international J class product. So i think United wins here. If Delta used their A350 and their international Delta One seat with the doors, they would've won. We'll see what happens when the 767 is gone soon.

[@mike48084]

UAL is very consistent in their seats. These seats are different from their domestic first class products. These seats are Polaris with they also use on these transcontinental routes

[@jakestechiah]

On a side note, AA is phasing out the 321T in favor of a typical 321 config which was J20/Y165 last I flew on one. I think this is a major screw up on their part and unless they replace the 321T with widebody service will absolutely put them at the bottom.

[@Jettoajet]

@@jakestechiah AA does not fly anything other than the A321T on JFK/BOS-LAX/SFO, so that is inaccurate. Other routes yes. These will be fazed out eventually by the XLR, but those are delayed at the moment.

[@jessicah3865]

Such a cool concept and video!!! Thank you for this! It was super engaging to see 4 different experiences.

[@carterpewter]

mint always for the win baby..... no comparison ❤

[@stephenrc4229]

Media saying there is lots of legroom isn’t much help when we don’t know how tall you are.

[@ChrisHoward-cs3uu]

I’d be so annoyed if I was the PAX next to Liam. Despite the fact that Liam is cute.

[@Bobrogers99]

The timing of the flights might explain the variance in food offerings - some breakfast, some dinner.

[@a1an506]

I'm very interested in a Lufthansa Allegris review in all 4 classes including the first. My first video of you guys was the Lufthansa review and i would love to see a refresh!

[@charliesandoval9277]

Great to see Liam not in Economy! Brilliant comparison of the big US airlines!

[@hanj31]

delta give you access to the delta one lounge unlike united which doesn't give you polaris lounge access which is a damn shame. Jetblue is opening a lounge at JFK in the near future. Delta wins the transcon battle for sure.

[@shaunkeasey3674]

I enjoyed my usual game of "Liam's over the top use of adjectives" bingo! Those 'big, huge, spacious' seats are something eh! 😉🤣

[@tebish]

Yay! Liam in businesses 🤩

[@ThatOneSpaniard]

Great video!! Have been waiting for this!!🎉

[@nicholasspears3388]

I have flown the same AA narrow body business a few times and have had a great experience each time. I’d like to try Delta One but their prices are absurd by comparison.

[@joshdrenth4526]

Can we get a cost breakdown for each of the airlines??? I love JetBlue and know that they are going to start rolling out lounges in a few airports here soon. JetBlue is my preferred spot and will definitely be an even more hit once they open the lounges

[@anjakloch6330]

They end by talking about value but don't break the costs down - so yeah, I had the same question.

[@markude5830]

If you have to ask, you can't afford it...

[@henryzhao8054]

You can find this online lol ~$800 on AA, JetBlue, United. $1200 on Delta and AA First if you prefer

[@yolly4]

Janae!! How awesome to see you here!

[@markvanalstyne1381]

Another great video

[@The_AirplaneDude]

Technically delta one is first class

[@ximengtang6731]

Each time I watch the Nicky guy appeared to always get the best pick.

[@Daynja1]

I thought domestic first class didn't get you lounge access, but apparently it does on this route specifically.

[@vinchenzomarchiavafa962]

This isn’t first class it is business class. Hence the lounge access

[@elcasho]

That turbulence! Attendant fell down

[@eduardoforneck3335]

I wouldn't want to be the guy at the side of an influencer filming the entire flight.

[@herberttamayo5225]

What were the costs of each flight??

[@JUSTDANCENATION]

JetBlue is during their lounges starting in 2026 😵‍💫

[@The_AirplaneDude]

The reason why American wasn’t the best was because American has a first class too so they put a little less effort into the business class

[@camdenmounts1473]

0:18 departing from DC?

[@tonytunzat]

Nicky! Nice to meet you on the streets of NYC the other day 🎺

[@maximillianairborne3797]

United Polaris seat 💺 wins it for me.

[@FlyingKiwir]

Fun fact on united Polaris it’s a universal plug not multiple charging ports

[@kbunky69]

Why not say the cost of each airline business class ticket? So we can see if they are overpriced or a bargin

[@decemberclouds]

I had no idea about the trading cards! I'm going to ask if I take a DELTA flight again.

[@andywalsh8761]

Tall girl approved 😂. Love that!

[@hegiratc]

She lucked out with jetblue.

[@jc9457]

Did i miss the cost of each ticket?

[@christianbayerstein5243]

Why no lounge access with JetBlue? What is the problem with proper lounge access in business class in the USA? Why are the US airlines so restrictive?

[@doujinflip]

Domestic service in general is second-rate to international routes, doesn't matter if the US, Canada, China, India, Brazil, or EU Schengen.

[@christianbayerstein5243]

@ in Europe lounge access in Business Class on domestic routes is standard. On the other hand the seats are just standard economy seats in business class even on 4 hour flights, that’s the problem in Europe.

[@gunvaldsandhaland7757]

I Have Experience Delta A350-900 Amsterdam,Los Angeles,And A330-900neo Paris-Los Angeles,Both In Delte One.Great Produkt

[@Ambarthetravellingchef]

Before you fly, go and find the seat map for the aircraft you will fly so you can book the seat closer to the window and not the aisle lol

[@aoe4_kachow]

ugh that AA cabin looks bad using a 2-2 layout, cringe! I hate stepping over people to go use the bathroom, 1-1 on narrowbodies is the only way to go

[@aoe4_kachow]

and the tray table looks very small

[@aoe4_kachow]

poor guy next to Liam :( 12:50

[@derekyamada9935]

Well, you can always fly in the first class and it’s a 1-1 configuration, slightly less expensive as Delta one. I would say American Air business class round-trip LAX - JFK runs about $1400-1600, and flagship first about 2000-2400. Delta one probably around 2600+

[@dodaz2049]

@@derekyamada9935 AA has discontinued Flagship First service on all routes.

[@derekyamada9935]

@@dodaz2049 I just flew I flagship first on AA yesterday, JFK to LAX, enjoy the Chelsea lounge at JFK finish two bottles of Dom. It was quite nice.

[@afiajazz3644]

What were the restrooms like on the plane?

[@jhalin4579]

A) Brits are actually only slightly worse than Americans with Porsche. Two syllables. Porsch-uh. And B), we get it. The Points Guy is in bed with Delta. But stop making comparison videos that show amenities on Delta that you would never get based on your status, class of service, or fare paid. They will NEVER “surprise and delight” you with a Porsche ride to your aircraft on a domestic Delta One flight JFK-LAX. Last time it was complimentary cocktails flying in Delta’s Main Cabin (not Comfort+) on a domestic US flight. Neither of those things happen unless you are a contributor for The Points Guy.

[@johnnyjumpstart1]

I'd like to know the cost of each flight

[@lukalevstek7851]

Nicky is the winner.

[@kgreen7172]

Is Delta One business class better than 1st class?

[@vinchenzomarchiavafa962]

Delta One is a business class product, which is superior to Delta domestic First Class product. Deltas business class is not better than a true international first class

[@dannyphant0m]

I'm a little lost- why wasn't Medha's flight eligible for the Polaris Lounge? I feel like it was an unfair comparison to the other lounges as she was clearly in the regular Terminal C Lounge that anyone can access with international flights or a United Club pass.

[@derekyamada9935]

Her flight should be eligible since it was a transatlantic flight, between New York to LAX. It should qualify her to access the Polaris lounge.

[@MattTakamine]

@@derekyamada9935cross country is not transatlantic…that means across the Atlantic.

[@MattTakamine]

Polaris is lounge access is for long haul international flights, unfortunately.

[@Wannawander3]

@@MattTakamine Bro thought it was Trans-Atlanta

[@magnustan841]

Isn't Polaris only open for international business class customers?

[@AndrewSephiTV]

You guys lost a golden opportunity to keep Liam hidden from the thumbnail and from the introduction and make a joke he is never is flying business.

[@jimhearsonwriter]

Slightly disappointing that Liam's lounge cocktail wasn't called an AAperol Spritz.

[@xkr510]

Love Jet Blue

[@Chilax]

That’s where the girl from Insider went

[@kathmmedia]

I’m going to LAX to Georgia fingers crossed

[@user-hd2zj6hb2c]

It seems Liam gets the slower call bell most of the time. 😂

[@superlogistics1]

And the prices?

[@DogScreenTV]

Did he really say a LEAF could have better flavour? Really?

[@patriciafuchs5970]

Good info.

[@Kylo_Ren_2033]

JetBlue wins

[@jayveebs]

The comparison between Delta One and Polaris to AA’s flagship business isn’t fair. Liam should be flown in flagship first to give a better comparison.

[@Npzsn83]

Right, currently AA offers 3 levels of service on this route where the others offer 2. AA flagship business on this route is glorified PE where as flagship first is equal to, if not better than what the others offer. If he'd have flown AA Flagship first then he would have had a similar experience that Nicky had on the ground at JFK... especially access to incredible champagne in the lounge.

[@Alexriga]

AA seems to have the best food and worst airplane (narrow body vs wide for the same price).

[@monsG165]

This video is such a refresher from the dreary Noel Phillips, drama queen Josh Cahil and special menu annoying none stop Dan. Thanks for the refreshing take on an aviation video!

[@Abel0228]

They’re all great except for American. AA has really been slacking in the premium market

[@jessm9974]

Dommage que vous ne soyez pas partis jusqu'à Londres pour un long (8 heures) report flight !

[@monkiezdevil]

Ils lont deja fait, tape : American vs Delta vs United - BUSINESS CLASS BATTLE | London to New York

[@dodaz2049]

Tais toi

[@bradenkerwin9720]

Janae🙌

[@kennethcampbell7263]

Does a cake in the shape and colour of a wedge cheese make it a cheesecake.

[@criticalruturaj]

15:57 Liam inside "HELP!?"

[@b0tterman]

Wow. They've updated the Delta Terminal 4 lounge. I haven't been there for about 4 years. Much, much nicer.

[@sarapanzarella97]

My husband just flew on Delta one from ATL-AMS yesterday for work. I wish you could post pictures here - he sent me one of a side panel that had been attempted to be re-attached (but was still loose) with caulk that looked like it had been done by a 5 yr old. He thought for a moment that he must be on a code share . He flies delta a ton for work and was really disappointed- his ticket cost the company $11,000.

[@Patrickair4444]

You must have all paid over three grand to get those seats on domestic flights

[@RFS-e2t]

Frunchy cresh salad. 😂😂

[@ljacobs357]

Too bad Delta lounges in ATL suck.

[@DrMeganCrawford]

Loved the video but Nicky, as a survivor of a choking experience I say with feeling, please dont throw sweets into your mouth!

[@aoe4_kachow]

I'd say the US has the best domestic lounges. Not the best international lounges, but definitely the best domestic ones.

[@guinessbeer]

I feel like seeing these characters with ridiculous sized cameras is just such a giveaway and guarantees an inaccurate treatment from the airline and crew. It’s obnoxious.

[@jimbohr]

cheesecake for a breakfast flight- the comments about service make me wonder, considering a crew obviously knows when one is filming.

[@clibbbb]

Hahaha “clean and tidy like my Air India flight” and trying to sell the 2-2 configuration. Can The Points Guy sell out any more? This is getting embarrassing 😂😂

[@vizcayaswimwear-jp6ow]

Let me guess nick is in business class

[@Glattdebatt]

Thats a 787 not a 777-300Er

[@notv1ny538]

She says that her original flight was canceled, but she was able to rebook the flight on the 787

[@Goyutasama]

I fly American and I am so disappointed 😢

[@Duchess_of_Cadishead]

Our domestic flights in Australia have nothing like this in business or even first class ☹️☹️

[@tylerblackaby9132]

Yes we do, Qantas has flatbed suites on all their widebody aircraft which fly domestic routes every single day. There are widebody flights from Perth to Sydney and Melbourne every day as well as the occasional A330 flight between Sydney and Melbourne.

[@kd7lxl]

You've got some meatball sauce on your finger.

[@oneminutebeerreviews6628]

love the channel, love the reviews but Nicky please, "unique" is a one-off. There is nothing that is very unique, it goes along something like, unique, a pair, loads.......

[@robertk2007]

If I paid business class and some dude was yapping with a camera the whole flight, I'd lose my shit

[@kanakapono]

Hawaiian has the best.

[@EdwardConnors]

I hope you all got off ;)

[@BriAllMe]

American is so behind the times!

[@maxhaskell20]

I fear Delta maybe adding extra benefits or paying for a potential part of the flight for a solid review. Nicky seemed to cover a lot more than the other, was a lot more descriptive, and there was more attention to detail.

[@vinchenzomarchiavafa962]

He’s just a better reviewer then the rest so they kept more of his content. Tbh they all are pretty bad. Jeb Brooks, and NonStop Dan are all much better

[@aoe4_kachow]

she flew in a premium cabin but checked in at a kiosk? blasphemy! premium check-in desks are the only time agents treat you like a person, you can't miss out on that!

[@aoe4_kachow]

looks like everyone used a kiosk, why???

[@jakecortez4795]

Because it 10x's better and way more efficient

[@jadonvaldez]

Seems to me this is really a battle between American and Delta for a premium experience. American wins on the food and a more modern craft and Delta wins on the seat and perhaps eeks out a win in the lounge.

[@ELEKTRARE]

Best food for AA , best seat for Delta & the rest meeeeeehhhhhh

[@Condud1]

yoooo Medha is back

[@crammydavisjr5813]

Medha’s phraseology is unprofessional and somewhat annoying. But that’s typical for millennials in the post pandemic world. I miss Maren!

[@nativeamerican7616]

British people needs to learn how to say Los Angeles instead of adding on the lees at the end

[@adamharbour111]

🇺🇸 ruined the points guy 😂

[@jimbo6059]

They founded TPG. It was an American vlog, then Nicky and the others started a European one.

[@guinessbeer]

The points guys is American…

[@PaddyMac]

It IS American. We brits came along afterwards. Sorry to break it to ya

[@GM-gc1us]

They ruin everything ,didn’t believe that until I came here.That food is nasty by the way don’t bother with it.