Worth The Upgrade? Qantas 787-9 Premium Economy Travel Vlog/Flight Review MEL-LAX QF95

[@nwjh1957]

Took the same flight last June (MEL to LAX), had a great flight. Food was really good and the seat way better than economy. It's on a par with domestic first class in the US, and in many ways better: more room, the footrest, and a really good entertainment system. And a very attentive crew: two people dedicated to the Premium Economy cabin, and very good people. My flight LAX to MEL was in Business Class, so I had a bed and a great sleep. But Premium Economy was not that far behind, once you allow for not having a bed. I was awake a fair bit of the middle part of the flight and watched a couple of classic old Australian movies. The stewardess slipped me a cup of tea and a biscuit two or three times, once she'd figured out my preferences the first time! The next trip over the Pacific is going to be on Qantas again, of course! I really like the B787, but it may have to be the A380 next time, depending on what's flying the route at that time.

[@daniellaufer6204]

nwjh1957 I’ll just say now that while the a380 is a bigger, wider plane the focus on premium economy simply wasn’t there 11 or so years ago, and so the seats you experienced aren’t up to the same standard as what’s seen here.

[@davidhunt3808]

I recently flew Premium economy on Qantas and yes it is an improvement on economy a lot more comfortable .on a long flight .

[@amolphatak5643]

The amount of time you have spent on showing the seat in various positions is very helpful. Your is by far the best coverage of the hard product itself. Please keep up the good work. You may want to get more video angles including footrest and if there is a leg rest that too.

[@NewYorkAviation]

Thanks so much for this kind comment. I can definitely show more angels of the seat!

[@JamesGilbertCalifornia]

FANTASTIC Review... most talk about food but you gave a great visual description of the seat/legroom/sleeping. Cheers!

[@OVTraveller]

Best seats, from experience, are the bulkhead seats (A,B) etc, because on trans ocean flights you can ask for a footstool from the FA. This means you can recline your seat and stretch out almost straight out and SLEEP......brilliant!

[@NewYorkAviation]

Yes, I have found bulkheads to be helpful on the long haul flights. But on some airlines and aircraft type if you don't have enough legroom your stuffed because you cant stretch your legs under the seat. But if the airline does give you a lot of legroom its perfect.

[@shaunyip2153]

This premium economy meal used to be a 'standard' QANTAS economy meal into the 90s. And the standard meal today is like what an aussie school 'tuckshop' lunch used to be like in the 80s.

[@macsenlintz2883]

New sub your content is just simple and that’s what I like about it keep it up man👍👍👍

[@kerensabirch5214]

Great video. No superfluous talking and plenty of in-cabin footage. It felt like I was on the plane myself.

[@NewYorkAviation]

Thanks for the kind words. I appreciate it!

[@shyamalaabrahams7856]

Excellent video

[@marcrussell7690]

Awesome vid m8!!

[@iracingaussie]

Great video. Is there less recline in the back row, from the other rows in premium, with that dividing wall being behind?

[@wallyklw5]

That premium economy looked very sweet

[@NewYorkAviation]

Qantas has done well on this

[@jasonmason6910]

sweet like coco

[@G-y_m]

I like the seats that recline in their shell

[@samuelmaltry6727]

If qantas updated its domestic economy and brought back the seat screens it would really make them even more popular

[@jnoppenheim777]

Nice video

[@bRiteSavagekiLLer847]

Mate Qantas is the best

[@tazzdevvil8513]

I've searched high and low for this answer, I hope you can answer this question please, how much room do you have when the tray table come out? Is it a tight squeeze for an average size person or is there plenty of wiggle room? Does the table slide forward or height adjustable? It's driving me nuts trying to find out. Thank you.

[@freddywong5234]

Planning to fly from Melbourne to Lynchburg (USA) next year May, Still deciding wherever to get Business, but after this video I think Premium Economic are good for me, saving a chunk of my money. :)

[@steph8022]

I'm a Geelong girl! Hope you enjoyed your time in our region.

[@NewYorkAviation]

Steph, I love Geelong! I have family there and just returned to New York from a trip to visit them!

[@Vagabondo-fs6qu]

Thanks for the video. Show the table being opened up and then being stowed; after flying for the last nearly 60 years configuring the tables into the armrests may hide it away and appear to give more room, but I have found them to be less than ideal, than the older versions than stowed into the seat back in front and seemed to give more room when opened.

[@smrizwan61]

Very nice video 💖

[@craigwillis3372]

You seemed to enjoy the flight but there have been been many mixed reviews on the 787 Premium product on Qantas in regard to the leg room and the strange foot rest arrangement. Great review though but for me the QF Business Class on the same aircraft is a winner!!

[@MrSCRIBR]

787 on Singapore is pretty similar and I’d agree; premium is worth the upgrade over going to business

[@juliensvideography]

great video and channel, I sub

[@NewYorkAviation]

thanks! I subbed to your channel and love your videos

[@juliensvideography]

thanks mate

[@reneebrichta2937]

How do you pick your destinations?

[@stevesstuff6680]

Wow what a great premium economy product. I need to add a Qantas experience to my bucket list, would you happen to know the seat dimensions?

[@maureenengler6453]

I just took the same flight yesterday on the same aircraft but in economy. To be honest, although the extra leg room would be great, and the better pillow, blanket and headphones would be nice I don’t think the cost of the upgrade ( perhaps nearly $2;000) is worth it, in my opinion. I found the legroom in economy was pretty good and the food was fine. I brought my own noise canceling headphones. The entertainment options for movies and t.v. were quite extensive as well.

[@bobby7844]

What month was this flight? The cabin looked half empty which is awesome but rare. Usually flights to New York are packed. Thanks for showing the USB charging.

[@NewYorkAviation]

Read the title... this was not a flight to New York

[@bobby7844]

@@NewYorkAviation There are no direct flights to New York. They go via LAX. Your title is New York Aviation.

[@NewYorkAviation]

The title of the video says nothing about the flight going to New York, yea I was continuing on to JFK through a connecting flight, but this aircraft and flight were not linked or associated with New York.

[@bobby7844]

@@NewYorkAviation You were continuing on to New York but the flight wasn't booked like that. That's very interesting. Thanks for that information. I was thinking of doing that also because these Premium Economy seats get filled quickly to New York. The plane had WIFi? Please answer this if possible.

[@NewYorkAviation]

Bobby no WiFi on the Qantas 787

[@boomer3434]

Thanks for the video- How much does the upgrade from economy to premium economy cost- dollars or points? Thanks in advance

[@glenyslindner1340]

So, was it worth the upgrade?

[@NewYorkAviation]

yes!

[@hanj31]

@@NewYorkAviation do you get lounge access for free on with premium economy?

[@dangeorge809]

@@hanj31 No.

[@rikkidurant1292]

Do you recommend that seat or one closer to the front? I have that exact seat booked for Brisbane to LA but I wasn’t sure if it reclines as much as the others.

[@BreakingBak]

They are hardback, so they should have the same recline.

[@aussieragdoll4840]

The benefit of the last row in PE is, your reclined seat doesn’t interfere with anyone else.

[@jasonvandermeer9854]

Great video, reminds me of my trip last year from MEL to LAX (but on the A380). I’m hoping Qantas start a direct Melbourne to Dallas service in the near future, which I would utilise on my next US trip. BTW - What brought you to Geelong, home of the mighty Cats?

[@davidnaumann5511]

Quick question please... The vdo says you ‘changed out of your pyjamas’, are the Qantas pjs provided in Premium Economy as they are in Business ?? TIA

[@NewYorkAviation]

Hi David, those were my personal pajamas', they are not offered to passengers in premium economy.

[@tjegan1417]

I've heard Qantas has a few very healthy options with small portions

[@JaydenWong]

Lovely video mate! At LAX, was it a remote get with a jetbridge? So from jetbridge slowly to the ground?

[@NewYorkAviation]

One World Flyer Thx! Unfortunately we were sent to remote parking but at least we got some great views of the Qantas hanger area!

[@bobby7844]

Did it have WiFi?

[@semsemeini7905]

I flew this route in 1986 but there was 1 stop in Sydney then. No nonstop. I slept well in economy.

[@andrewpitt7742]

Thanks for the video. Looks a bit claustrophobic looking (dread to see and or experience what it is like in economy especially over such long distances) especially compared to premium in the a380 product...

[@cammysmith7562]

From the uk to Australia it’s almost the same price as business class so I just go for that.

[@Charlie18M]

$4000 return flight Perth to London direct in premium economy. Business class is $19,000

[@jacobsfishinadventures]

That wasnt the departure area, that was the arrivals area. Departures is upstairs

[@Maineventish289]

Do you get to keep the pillow, blanket & headphones?

[@julsverne1]

Dion Coombes yes

[@NewYorkAviation]

you can if you would like

[@OVTraveller]

Hate to correct you guys, but pillow, blanket and head phones are not yours to keep, they stay in the plane. You just get to keep the smile when you arrive with Qantas at your destination and the same when you fly home.....more smiles

[@nethertube]

“737 subscribers”

[@joshturner4442]

Wifi?

[@user-sv8cr9ox1t]

Fantastic video review in details for the Qantas 787 on premium seat group. Ive been waiting for someone to make a video such as this. For the back seat where you get 2 windows all to yourself. I be on this flight and yes on the same seat back wall but on the otherwise of the plane for window. But this gives me a pretty good indication to what to expect. Considering it is fairly new and not many videos are been made yet. However looking at this plane from the outside it does look rather small plane... Did they served you a drink when you seated ? Usually they might just do that for all premium seat groups. So my flight departures at 6pm brisbane time. What time do you think they will give out dinner ? And then how many hours after that would it be night time mode to sleep? And then would it be breakfast or lunch once it is again? Making the consumption that i be landing at LAX by 130pm California time. And finally i wonder if there was anything (interesting) views from the window during the mid way to LAX ? so lets say you had 5 or 6 hours left to reach to LAX, Was there anything interesting to see out the window... ships the ocean or perhaps just constantly clouds from below :) Yeah these windows seems that it migh end up been locked unable to see much all thru the flight ? Ah and very last important question. I dont no what time your flight was on this video, however did they actually close the curtains behind you from the economy vs Premium ? There should be curtains entrance where they might close it all thru the flight or they might leave it open where you can see the economy behind you?

[@NewYorkAviation]

Thanks for the comment! They served dinner about 20 minuets after takeoff and after they turned off the lights. On your flight I think they will give you dinner after takeoff. It will be dark until about 7 hours into the flight. I found myself asleep from after takeoff until about 2 hours till landing, unfortunately that didn't give me much time to explore the aircraft. I didn't really see anything out the window because it was locked. They did however close the current between business and economy. Sorry for the late reply.

[@user-sv8cr9ox1t]

Thats quite ok and thank you for your public reply. But what about the curtains from Premium seats and economy do they as well close the curtains? And i wondering why would the windows be locked... i hear this all the times for this aircraft... Would be ncie for me to view the views but i guess all im going to be seen is just a large ocean and nothing else but would be nice to try spot large ships across the ocean from above. And since this is a April trip. I wonder where would i see the sunrise on the left side or right side of the window ? This is from Brisbane to LAX i arrive at 130P at LAX airport. I depature at 6pm australia time.

[@user-sv8cr9ox1t]

Again this is the most best video i came across so far for the new Qantas 787 on the premium seat and the back row seat. You get 2 lucky windows. I think thats the most fav part of the premium the back row wall or the very front row where you can stretch your legs. I think both are good enough. And this is good to be view on 4K quality. Good work my friend.

[@TheTravelmagnet]

G'day mate how much sleep you had on this flight

[@NewYorkAviation]

About 9 hours.

[@TheTravelmagnet]

@@NewYorkAviation 9 hrs sleep. Must be really comfy seat

[@johnsievwright6784]

Qantas Premium Economy does “NOT” include lounge access.

[@rashmimantri5433]

You forgot to show universal power outlet

[@kerryconnelly6697]

Might want to zoom in on the print on the menu buddy, we all aren’t Superman

[@NewYorkAviation]

Kerry Connelly it quite clear to me... perhaps an appointment with the eye doctor?

[@kerryconnelly6697]

New York Aviation good luck gets subs being a dick, the cabin is very dark and you move the camera too fast

[@daniellaufer6204]

Kerry Connelly yeah mate I agree about the menu, also make sure you specify the in flight one. Really stupid response from the channel honestly, it’s unreadable

[@bigpronger]

We have been travelling to the USA for the last 5 years in a row , usually we go Premium Economy we always get the seats with the wall in front of us , that's definitely worth the money , I am not so sure about it being worth the money when you have seats in front of you thou , looks a bit squashy when they are right back

[@christophers5510]

the premium economy seats with the wall in front have more room than the ones behind another row of seats?

[@presidentoxford]

Somewhat naive to caption the obvious ; Blanket, Pillow, Headrest ?? Your vid style is nicely unbaggaged with narrative. You should show flap movements.

[@tjegan1417]

Maybe part of being healthy is to eat less

[@RiverDanube]

The food that you show here is the quality you would have got in their economy years ago. Looks like they are slipping badly.

[@NewYorkAviation]

RiverDanube I would agree that the food was not great

[@-aussie-]

Not worth it believe me Just put up with it in economy or get your company to pay for business class premium economy is neither one thing nor the other

[@BreakingJJC]

Haha I rather save money or seat business class when check in date is the cheapest 😉I never will fly premium economy only business and economy

[@locklin-q3k]

sugma

[@bobby7844]

You really consumed a lot of food.

[@NewYorkAviation]

it was more to show people what the options were

[@bobby7844]

@@NewYorkAviation What about the WiFi? Did you have it?

[@pierrenine5775]

@@bobby7844 No international flights operated by Qantas currently offer Wi-Fi. They consider the current international satellite to be sub-standard, and are waiting for a new high-speed network, ViaSat-3 to be launched. It is expected that this system will be installed on Qantas international routes by 2021.

[@bobby7844]

@@pierrenine5775 Damn, that's terrible news. I thought the no reply was because it obviously would have WiFi. But thanks very much for the reply. Thankfully I found out about Chess which you can play on mobile phone offline.

[@joshxi218]

Never understand why people make videos about a tiny uncomfortable seat on an overly crowded plane... There are probably much better things to talk about the beds in their houses... Why don’t they make videos about that...

[@matthewedwards1500]

Yet here you are watching and commenting on it. 🙄🤔

[@NewYorkAviation]

Matthew Edwards - Haha thanks mate!

[@homealone2228]

you don't have to watch and and then waste your what is seems your very valuable time leaving a comment. yes it useful to some people looking at forking out extra cash for the possibility of using this product and want a outside airline view