J, you did absolutely nothing wrong. If that picture bothered the woman she needed to move. I would have continued with the blog. She was offered a solution.
@WilliamMurphy-uv9pm7 ай бұрын
Agree totally. Seems Iberia staff handled things well and was not responsible for the behavior of another passenger. In Europe, businessmen class on one aisle aircraft is often exactly what you got. Standard economy seating but with the middle seat kept empty. No more legroom. No wider seat. Kind of a poor joke. The other notorious joke is domestic first class in the USA is not nearly as nice as international business class on the same domestic airline. Go figure. Who makes up these oddball inconsistencies?
@Jjjjjjc7 ай бұрын
Or completely ignore her as if she doesn’t exist unless she physically touches you
@QueenSuperJ8 ай бұрын
The more they mention to you that it’s not because you’re black, the more they list the significant black people in their lives, let’s you know the problem they have with you is because you’re BLACK. How does taking a photo 🤳 of your seat scare her? She got on that plane with the intention of having an issue with someone, anyone. Great video though 😅😊
@ABC-dw7pe2 ай бұрын
dont be ridiculous. She said her husband is black, sometimes you have to give benefit of the doubt and not find the conspiracy. Like you say she just sounds problematic and was baiting for a fight with anyone - leave it there and don't make it about race!
@Inga9128 ай бұрын
Your video was fine. You covered the basics--leg room, tray table and meal being the most important. Sorry you had a bad experience. Three flights a charm!
@Hey_look_at_that8 ай бұрын
You are being way too diplomatic and kind! That lady was being unreasonable! I'm guessing when the flight attendant didn't agree with her she had to backtrack and make excuses (saying it's not about race etc) Keep on doing the flight reviews they're really interesting!
@Cory698 ай бұрын
the husbands always black or they have black friends LOL
@jthenomad80938 ай бұрын
Always. I legitimately did not care at all.
@danielintheantipodes67418 ай бұрын
You were not photographing her, so her reaction was unreasonable. She may not have been racist, but she sure was unreasonable! Thank you for the video!
@cyoohoos8 ай бұрын
1) if you have to SAY it’s not about race..it probably is. 2). Some people may have secrets of their own and it may not be you. 3)it was nice to see that the resolution was amicable.
@margaretharmon74858 ай бұрын
If you were scaring her, she wasn't married to a black man....my opinion! That's something she made up. You have every right to film for your vlog as long as no other person wasn't in the video (like you did). I would've kept filming.
@donnamc94108 ай бұрын
Hi Jay, the business class experience you had on the intra-European flights is typical. I flew an intra-European flight on Lufthansa. The first 3 or 4 rows were considered business class. However, business class was not a separate cabin from economy (no curtain or wall separating the two). Like your flight, the middle seat was blocked with what looked like a tray table. I found that leg of my business class journey somewhat disappointing. Sorry about that strange woman. Some people just want to start trouble.
@user-rr3db7ux5k8 ай бұрын
J my White husband and I enjoy your videos and after an extremely long time of listening to people tell me some of my best friends are black, I think that person had a problem with Black people in general. You did the right thing de-escalation considering it was a 2 hour flight.
@robinrobin84688 ай бұрын
J you did nothing wrong . She was just rude and Ignorant and I don’t buy her story that it’s not about race. I will leave it there . keep doing a wonderful job . Thank you
@sherib57528 ай бұрын
Omg, J, people are the worst! I'm so disappointed for you. You overcame this ugly incident magnificently, though. I hope the rest of your journey is better. Always love your videos, even the shorter ones.
@VoiceEnFuego8 ай бұрын
You're so scary J! 😂 Have a great trip in Europe. I really enjoyed the video btw
@nichelle25918 ай бұрын
WOW the things WE do to make Other people comfortable because of Our Service attitude lol, usually when I board a plane I make a funny comment to First-class passengers as I'm walking to my normal seat, I say This is Niceeee this is where I SHOULD BE anyone want to trade Seats😂😂and They give me the weirdest look as I'm laughing on my way to Non-first class seats😅😅😅 yes I enjoy it a lot!!
@ilikesalt72458 ай бұрын
Such is the life of JTHENOMAD. Love your videos, I learn so much from them. You are a first class citizen.
@cydneystephen28148 ай бұрын
Hey J. Was gonna say 3 business seats but the mid seat blocked. The A320 is like the regular JetBlue plane. Thanks for sharing what you could.
@nibbles1878 ай бұрын
Sorry you had to go through that with the Passenger J.
@jthenomad80938 ай бұрын
It’s all good. This lady clearly had something going on. She keep talking about the state of the world and being at war. Me and the Flight attendant were a little confused as to what that had to do with anything tbh.
@christinelugo3438 ай бұрын
There’s a KAREN’s😱😱😱🤣🤣🤣 everywhere we’re not safe. Happy holidays you’re awesome enjoy your videos.
@yayadeb6348 ай бұрын
I used miles to fly Business class in Oct/2022 to fly to Barcelona for the Wonder TA. My flight was technically on Finnair, which was outstanding from Seattle to Helsinki, and I had one of the famous Throne seats. I had to change planes to Barcelona, and although it was still Finnair, it was an Iberia plane to Barcelona. Same situation, a basic economy seat with middle seat blocked. My flight to Barcelona was 4 hrs, and we did get a meal. Not that great for Business class, but it was decent. It definitely wasn’t very comfortable for 4 hrs., but thankfully I didn’t come across any rude passengers.
@johnhipwell59898 ай бұрын
Thanks Jay for your video as always. I flew Iberia in 1990, I remember the entire first section was taken over by a very rich family, they brought their own staff along with food, drinks and music. They had a party!! I can only assume the family was very special.
@TinCupChalice408 ай бұрын
Sorry for such an embarrassing Karen encounter. And I’ll have you know some of my best friends are black..lol Merry Christmas J.
@jthenomad80938 ай бұрын
😂
@SyriusStarMultimedia8 ай бұрын
J: "Worst flight ever." Me: "Did the airplane land?"
@MrAminalCrackers3 ай бұрын
You're blantantly misquoting him just to make a joke thats not even funny. He said "Worst flight I have ever taken in my life."
@cr8318 ай бұрын
It's your right to take pictures... if she did not like it, then she should of moved. Why did she bring up race in the first place, hummm?
@RED-cy7ig8 ай бұрын
I am so sorry you had to experience this. So glad it was only a 2 hour flight and not a trans atlantic flight.
@crimlarksSteve8 ай бұрын
I guess since the flight was only 2 hours long the "business class" would be OK (ignoring the freaky woman). Plus it was only 45 bucks more. Not exactly a premium product. Nice video in spite of the challenges, J.
@tonyl74058 ай бұрын
Man, she acted like she was a wanted person and didn’t want to be seen/found out 🤔🤔🤔
@iluvcruising8 ай бұрын
Ok see this right here is what I’m thinking too 👆🏽😮
@northbankgooner61267 ай бұрын
$258 for an economy class ticket from Paris to Madrid is a rip off. Iberia is part of the IAG group which includes British Airways. They have an air miles/loyalty program called AVIOS. I believe you can collect these in the US, and use them on domestic flights in the US on American/Alaska airlines as well as BA/Iberia for international flights. Collecting AVIOS makes flying much cheaper and the overall cost of travelling business less than the price of an economy ticket. I flew from London Gatwick to Madrid and returned to London Heathrow in October,. Economy class on the way out and Business on the way back (including lounge access at Madrid) for £50 +24,000 AVIOS. BA Club Europe although the same seat layout is a much better experience than Iberia btw. The food is very good for a short haul flight and you have champagne on tap.
@gerardmackay89098 ай бұрын
My worst business class experience was Iberia too (again nothing to do with the airline). Long haul Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, spacious seat, great food and ok entertainment (though not a patch on Emirates entertainment). The issue was about 5 drunken wealthy Russians (jewellery and Rolexes on display) who drank entire tumblers of neat whisk, one after the other. When the stewardess (a really petite sweet Spanish lady) said she couldn’t serve them anymore one of these entitled thugs, now blind drunk, got up towering above her yelling that her job was to serve them. Two of us got up to offer her support and the male steward appeared and he was being yelled at too. The steward told the guy if he didn’t calm down the captain would contact Rio and he would be removed by the authorities. This defused the situation somewhat but the atmosphere remained ugly until we landed. The absolute worst people I’ve ever encountered travelling.
@mariacorso91138 ай бұрын
Love the Flight Travel Videos as well as cruise videos, great your showing your ✈️ flights..nice..take it easy..
@rongarris85748 ай бұрын
I agree that your seat was not technically business class with the exception of the booze and being able to board first and exit first. I wonder how they transport a claustrophobic person in a bus crammed to the max?. Sounds like you handled the situation perfectly.
@bodyloverz308 ай бұрын
But you also get comped luggage and VIP Lounge access.
@scottshapiro27958 ай бұрын
That's usually how business class seats are on shorter flights. Some of the smaller planes don't have an actual business class cabin, so they just use economy and block out the middle seat. You still get lounge access and booze, and depending on the length/airline a meal. Majority of long haul flights have lay flat seats with each seat have direct aisle access.
@bodyloverz308 ай бұрын
@@scottshapiro2795 Your paying for a meal & lounge access. Iberia's ones in Madrid, are quite nice.
@Bowling_Dude8 ай бұрын
I remember I flew Iberia with my school going from Spain to Italy. only time I ever actually felt unsafe on a plane.
@MayaPixelskaya8 ай бұрын
Welcome to Madrid! I promise we’re not half as crazy as that lady!
@Kwameking17 ай бұрын
I’m looking forward to getting your opinion on EmIrates Business Class.Thanks for the review.
@Willworld.8 ай бұрын
Airbus 320a is my favorite plane with delta.. very comfy. The worst plane ever is CRJ 900 with delta connection!! The space so small not even a 5’2 person will have room!
@2luvjazz8 ай бұрын
A great video Justin and we all know that the woman was wrong and it was about race, that’s why she brought it up. Never heard of a person taking a selfie and it made someone scared 🤦🏽♀️
@ajjohnson-dt1cw8 ай бұрын
Crazy stuff... Merry Christmas J, AJ
@tuscany44458 ай бұрын
Now J, you tell us all the time to Take it Easy😂😂 she needed a chill pill or Titos
@Fat_n_fine8 ай бұрын
I flew Itia from Rome to Cairo, Egypt. They too block the middle seat. I ended up on a row alone so i could stretch out across all 3 seats. Also i don't like the get on the bus to catch your flight thing.
@titobomb8 ай бұрын
Mid seat blocked is the standard in Business class for flights less than 3-4 hours across Europe. There are a lot of Airbus 320s for this kind of flights with this configuration. Paris airport uses a lot of buses, in Madrid airport I've never used a bus, I think it depends on the airport and the airline. Best thing about Business class in Iberia is the VIP lounge when you fly from Madrid, it's normally cheap for european flights and has great food, drinks and facilities. Hope you enjoy Madrid, best city in the world!
@donnaschuepbach38308 ай бұрын
I'm sure enjoying your latest type of vlogs with the flight experiences.
@theocdtraveler8 ай бұрын
Yep...maps are deceiving bu tif you're flying business class through Europe...that's the standard. Blocked middle seat
@justrpooh8 ай бұрын
The fact that she had to tell you she is married to a black person means it was an issue of race.
@nicholashall46252 ай бұрын
All intra Europe business class is like this. It’s not really worth it except for things like premium check in, fast track, lounge access and free drinks plus small meal
@johnnym8 ай бұрын
It may have been the worst ever, but I'm sure you were by far the most/best looking person ever on that flight. ♥ ♥
@firecat-dy9go8 ай бұрын
Jay, if it was me across the aisle, I would have asked if you could take a selfie with me! ❤ 👍🏼
@mlo80818 ай бұрын
You're always a gentleman, J. Sorry for the crappy flight, sounds like that woman has some anxiety, nothing to do with you. Great video. Enjoy Madrid🎉
@primerc11128 ай бұрын
Really enjoy your videos, I’ve always been afraid to fly Iberia, because people said that the food was nasty, and the planes were dirty. So there’s still a big question mark in my head as to whether I want to fly them or not.
@TiemposDePaz8 ай бұрын
I got burned BADLY by Iberia during 2020. While other airlines HONORED their flights for almost 2 years, Iberia DID NOT. They offered credit instead of refunds, when it was clearly a time when Americans were banned from entering Spain. There was absolutely no way to use the credit during that time period. A year before the pandemic, I used them to fly and it was TERRIBLE. A four hour delay with no explanation. Due to the way they handle airlines in Spanish airports, the security staff are the only people at the gate, no representatives. They had no customer service. Finally found a woman to ask questions. I said, its getting late. Will you be able to help if we need Rooms for the night? She was the only person of many to be helpful. One out of a dozen. It was pathetic. I said never again, but banked on them one more time? Now I officially will say NEVER AGAIN.
@karlaruter32218 ай бұрын
Always has to be that one person... Sorry you missed your opportunity Jay.
@user-wo5ph9yv6r8 ай бұрын
J you are too nice!!! These people who act like this hopefully have miserable lives!! So sad.
@oscarchicalucena79808 ай бұрын
If the $45 was on breakfast, dinner or lunch time and you have access to the lunch, it is OK. Note that I compare this as if you pay exit row seats, so taken into account hwwhat you paid and what you get it is not a BIG DRAMA
@howardjessica77048 ай бұрын
“My husband is black” 😂🤣😂🤣😂 DWL.
@toddmccraven70787 ай бұрын
These seats for European Business Class are pretty standard fare. I've flown in European Business Class with Iberia, Air France, and British Airways. They are pretty much the same. One blocked middle seat in rows of 3/3 configuration. As far as the lady goes, I would have ignored her and not engaged in her craziness. Maybe she had a warrant through Interpol and didn't want to be discovered. LOL
@gluecksdrache20547 ай бұрын
04:40 You are a great vlogger. Don't let the cynics interfere with your great in flight experience. 😊 On the positive side you had more time to enjoy the meal and not recorded every detail.
@davidcurlegb8 ай бұрын
The seating arrangement is standard for business class in Europe. Iberia is not the best airline when it comes to comfort and catering, BA and Finnair are better but it is exactly the same seat on the whole of the A300 family of aircraft, the difference is the service. Some airlines need to be avoided at all cost but some are really good.
@Betcaligarcia8 ай бұрын
The backgrounds in the video are gorgeous the cinematography looks great
@jayl5498 ай бұрын
Business class in Europe is terrible, unless you’re on a wide body aircraft. Iberia fly an a330 from Madrid to London - I had lay flat seat. Finnair fly an a350 from London to Helsinki - same thing. You have to see what aircraft it is prior to purchase. They’ll charge the same but have totally different experiences.
@ruthkringle13538 ай бұрын
I would have taken the deal too. Most short flights you don’t get a meal.
@viralsheddingzombie53248 ай бұрын
A crazy man with a camera-phone, that's sooo scaaaary!
@Gduniversity135 ай бұрын
Here is the thing, the business class flights in Europe are not the best, but they are much better than US carrier. The 45 US dollar upgrade would have been used in the lounge.
@rsnc238 ай бұрын
For decades Iberia has been decent. Not horrible, not stellar.
@dellaelwan52328 ай бұрын
The lady should have moved to another seat. I have flown from Madrid to N Y. I loved the airline . Everything was perfect. Meow meow 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
@margaretharmon74858 ай бұрын
Love the travel videos 👍
@kevintunnicliffe21818 ай бұрын
Most European business class have standard economy seats with the middle seat free. Most, but not all, an SAS flight from Manchester (UK) to Bergen had all three seats occupied. Worst ever business class. Shame about the lady, but what can you do? I enjoy your content.
@coffofcuppe8 ай бұрын
Hey J., You have the best times, lol. ☮
@dee_mcgee118 ай бұрын
Why in the world did that lady get so upset over absolutely nothing???
@remizart8 ай бұрын
International Karens will be Karens…. Where is the civility of having a conversation when you feel there may be an issue? No, instead she runs and tells? 😂
@014aircanada8 ай бұрын
business Class in Europe aren't the same in North America. It's basically economy seats with space but middle seat blocked..
@MrSmileurena8 ай бұрын
Broo…. That was standard economic seat 😂😂😳😳 Oh wowwwww thats crazy with the woman !!!
@HICARO8 ай бұрын
You are a gentleman, you just happened upon a Karen in the wild..
@darrenjohnson44207 ай бұрын
My understanding about European shorthaul business class is although the seats suck, its supposed to be better with meals unfortunately that didn't seem to be the case on your flight
@dlandis81468 ай бұрын
I see you are wearing a Paris 2024 Olympic cap. I will be n France in March and will get one too -)
@jeremychoo9348 ай бұрын
There are Karens in Europe too! 🤣
@bsr68238 ай бұрын
Euro business class is terrible. All you get is lounge access and a meal on board. Most don’t even have extra room. That lady is nuts sorry she ruined your flight!
@patsadventures63817 ай бұрын
I enjoyed the story and the video. As you must know by now, people are basically nuts but they do make for good stories on the videos. ha ha
@cpierce8038 ай бұрын
When things go well on an Iberia flight, it’s pretty good. If something goes awry, they deal with it poorly. We had an aircraft substitution, the replacement did not have Premium Economy that we had paid for, and they refused any monetary adjustment! I tried for months. Despite my receipts showing premium economy, they insisted I had paid for economy and paid for economy! I do concur with your comment about the cabin crew - very professional and friendly. Just a heads up. Within Europe, I discovered they have Iberia Express which isn’t as nice as the transatlantic Iberia.
@vangieschulz77088 ай бұрын
Lufthansa business class within the EU is the same. They just block out the middle seat.
@theplatinumtakeoff62158 ай бұрын
It sounds like if that woman was “scared” of you filming, she needs to not fly. You are perfectly and legally allowed to film in a public place. Also, if what you’re filming does show other people, there’s nothing illegal about that either.
@Liamshavingfun8 ай бұрын
I dont think the 45.00 upgrade was worth it. Was is really business class? I would have rather been in first class. Also when people say it's not about race, it usually is!
@GJHS678 ай бұрын
I truly enjoy your reviews, both cruise and airline. I might suggest a change of the title of this review as it makes it seem Iberia is a bad airline (Worst EVER) and cause a negative thought in the mind of someone who has not flown with the airline before. That would refer to myself, as I am doing research on Iberia as we are flying them later this spring. After viewing all of the video it was not the airline, but another passenger that caused the issue. Again, thanks for your reviews and keep them coming!
@johnathanmcfadden89788 ай бұрын
I would have offered her the wing seat. 😂
@cheriew80098 ай бұрын
That woman should never go to theme parks!
@msrjorge18058 ай бұрын
Iberia is the worse airline ever!
@webstermitchell23358 ай бұрын
Still a good video, I like the flight reviews, and NOT going to do Iberia, lol!
@MissKimLifeStyle8 ай бұрын
Wow. That lady was really on one. 🙄 Sorry you had such an unpleasant experience.
@boganpainter16388 ай бұрын
The blocked middle seat is typical for business class for flights within Europe on European carriers.
@joannesumpter98337 ай бұрын
I think you were within your rights to film your experience as you saw fit to record every step of the way and we thank you for your boldness in doing so ,you are not wrong ,you are not the only one who has had a bad experience with iberia ,my best friend paid a but load to travel with her 2 young children from Alicante connecting flight at Madrid then a 10 hour flight to Miami ,she shopped for months buying all the outfits for herself and especially for her 2 daughters ,cost a mini fortune ,only to arrive at Miami to learn that iberia had not put there luggage on the Miami flight so they are with the same clothes as when i waved them off from Spain ,iberia have been so irresponsible,tje cruise ship have called iberia 3 times in the same say only to have that person cut them off .a once in a live time trip to be ruined by iberia not being professional
@joannesumpter98337 ай бұрын
They were promised that iberia would send there luggage in Puerto Rico ,but MSC cruise line who have been so kind ,said we are trying to communicate with iberia but iberia on arrival at Miami airport there office was closed my friend returned the next day ,again their office was closed no representative availabile no one to be seen .you would think that iberia agents would be there to help their customers ie if luggage is lost or delayed ,on the other side of the world ,so bad a mother travelling with her 2 young daughters ,you would think that someone from tje iberia airline would be in Miami airport to help wirh any issues .but no .they are on there cruise now in puerto rico ,iberia promised there luggage would be there and guess what ,its not ,its ruined there whole vacation
@misskaedy7 ай бұрын
Iberia is so racist. I am surprised they haven't been exposed or shut down. I am black and they are happy being nice and greeting other people on the plane but when I stepped foot on the plane or when I left there was silence or no greeting. This action was so blatantly racist towards me, they felt unwelcomed by my presence.
@norvellm24898 ай бұрын
That woman’s comfort is not your responsibility. She should’ve moved and you should’ve kept recording.
@texasgirl84468 ай бұрын
Sounds like someone is jealous about what you do
@kmstronski47428 ай бұрын
That’s how business class is intra Europe on all the carriers
@AlexHernandez-yb9rx8 ай бұрын
That’s kinda sad. Like what if it was just regular ol’ me in that exact seat/flight trying to just take a selfie? 🤳 are people really that “scared” of someone else, in their own area, minding their own business, are they really so scared of their safety? I can understand if it was all loud and continuously disrupting others, but to me, you always seem to just shoot your footage and stay to yourself. And maybe she’s just paranoid about every little thing…and if that’s the case, maybe people should just stay home. It’s a great big world out there and if every person cries over every little thing, the planes ✈️ trains 🚂 ships 🚢 and all other transportation will never get to their destinations bc everyone is so paranoid 😏 Safe travels and better luck next time ❤
@jonathanvieni40678 ай бұрын
You are way to kind.
@justron18658 ай бұрын
Great video - sorry you had to deal with someone no reasonable. you inspire me to make better KZfaq videos!
@tdadp8 ай бұрын
Nope not me I’m petty I’m Videoing my experience.. That lady needs help .. sorry you had a bad experience
@ctbt18328 ай бұрын
It would’ve been better if you would to continue doing the video on the flight that’s the whole purpose of creating a blog. Some people or shall I say a lot of people have to understand that nobody care about them to the point they want to record them. And telling me her husband is Black really does nothing to me. The point is as a blogger I prefer to make the blog on my experience. Some people just go too far with that nonsense and their insecurities should not have to disrupt my day. People like that should be secluded because that means any old thing can bother them. And that’s not my fault or anyone else’s fault.
@mkrampits8 ай бұрын
sound volume is either too low or too high on this video. Intercontinental EU business class is mostly like this. No fancy seat, just the middle blocked off.
@tnrodgers8 ай бұрын
Yeah that Airbus wasn’t fitted for business class, its coach with a seat blocked. Narcissistic passengers are the worst.
@thomasdemoor8747 ай бұрын
Dang dude, that lady crossed the line. And it probably was a race thing. I don't know whether that lady was Spanish herself but racism towards black people is waaay more prevalent and normalized in Spain and to be honest, across Europe as a whole. People in Spain, and other European countries, still use the n-word freely, especially the older generation. Good that you kept your cool though and deescalated the situation.
@chandrawhite27598 ай бұрын
Good vlogging Poor her she was just upset about her situation.