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Swiss are known for being understated and minimal. Not prone to ostentatiousness. So their decor is exactly what it should be

It seems like SWISS is representing Switzerland by making everything absolutely neutral

I get that aesthetics are personal preference, but I actually really like the look of the cabin. I think the middle eastern airlines are way too over the top with their styling, and I prefer the simple but elegant look of the Swiss first class. It’s more mature looking and I like that.

Just a note: runway 37 is impossible since the two numbers represent the first two numbers of runway heading which goes from 0 to 360 degrees. So a reciprocal runway for 16 is 34, not 37.

The decor in first seemed mundane. However, what matters is the overall experience. Your review was much more positive than your initial comments led me to expect.

I think you have to mention in your review if you are comparing products that are offered during Covid or not. Most airlines had to downsize staff to survive and reduce offering. So when comparing Swiss First during Covid with for example Lufthansa during regular time, this is an unfair comparison. Swiss for example provide private limo transfer service in regular time.

I like how sleek and understated the seat design is. Airlines like Emirates for example are so gaudy in my opinion with all the gold and glossy wood panels. But when you said that it reminds you off IKEA I realized that it looks even more like the X2000 trains in Sweden. They're almost a copy of each other hahaha

Hey Dan. I am Swiss and I had the pleasure to fly business on many different airlines. In my opinion, Swiss does a pretty good job branding themselves. Personally it almost feels touristy when flying with swiss as they have to portray that swissness to tourists. So as a swiss person I like it alot that it is not more „swiss“ than it already is. The real swissness is everything beeing clean, functioning and somewhat discreet. Many of the really rich people in switzerland are not really bragging about it or showing it of. So i think with most of the swiss costumers this design fits well.

Wow. Taking off from runway 37 at any airport is some special treatment indeed!

"I crave an airline that is not afraid to show personality" - As someone who currently lives in Switzerland, I can say that this is, indeed, very Swiss :)

5:30 "the lavatories are actually designed to fit human beings"... laugh cries in US carrier retrofits

I flew SWISS First twice in the last 10 days and they are most definitely not overrated. They are fantastic and better than Lufthansa First.

I have been flying several times on long haul during this covid time and there's definitely a huge difference compared to a normal time. I fly business and everything has been slimmed down. Less personnel, much simple experience in lounges, etc. I guess that the fact alone that we can continue flying is something perhaps not enough appreciated .

Swiss First class the only FC cabin where people don't take selfies. My favorite, yes no glitzy plastic like in Emirates or caviar but usually exceptional service.

The amount of detail!!! Love watching your reviews, it's the most honest ones out there. Plus the subtle shady comments are hilarious

I flu once Swiss First (Mile Upgrade from Business) ZRH->BKK. I could describe experience as follow. I had always the feeling like I'm the only passenger in the whole airport. The Dock D is set up to handle non Shengen short haul flights. In non covid times Dock D would have its on lounge. The lounges in E are very nice. Understatement is something very Swiss. Like some of the Swiss watches that have wonderfully ornamented movements that you probably never see. So flashy ornaments considered as cheap an vulgar, real luxury is in the reduction. That is so Swiss.

As an American living is Switzerland, that was SWISS fully embracing Swiss culture. You rarely every see as you call it "quirky things" or Swiss themed things. My experience has been that the Swiss don't commercialize their culture or flaunt it. Even in really touristy places, you will be hard pressed to find exploitations of Swiss icons or culture. The meal you had sums up Swiss culture; simple sounding and understated, but high quality and executed unbelievably well. Tourism only contributes to about 3% of the economy, and about 70% of passengers through Zurich airport are swiss residents so there is little incentive to cater towards the kitsch touristic aesthetic.

Whenever I hear about all these amenities you couldn't use because of COVID, all I could think is each time it made first class less "first class". Like if I flew first class before then someone said "Oh now first class your lounges are closed, and if they're open there won't be any food or drinks. The staff will be less attentive due to staff shortages, the food will suffer as well because of COVID." Like literally the list of reasons to get first class are crossed out one by one to a point where I'm sitting there going "Okay now you're just paying for the bigger seat and nothing else."

Middle eastern carriers be like, “is that even first class?”

Love your videos ☺️ Being Swiss, it would just feel ridiculous if Swiss Airlines introduced any cliché features into their airline product. Strangely, we are sort of ashamed of boasting Swissness 🤷🏻‍♀️.

Great trip report! Really like an honest person who gives all the details and doesnt do it for money. Great job!

man u roast yourself so that u can be honest as well as funny at the same time man seeing u grow u have come a long way!!! need to go more keep up the good work😉😉

I prefer this understated form of luxury. I find the interiors of those middle eastern airlines gaudy and gauche.

As a Middle East based American who flys business/first and has limited mobility using a cane, this was very good information regarding transfer. I can’t physically stand at a gate for one hour so if this is how first class tickets are treated, Swiss air is definitely not for me.

I’ve swapped from binge watching parks and rec to binge watching your videos today!! I love your videos. Thank you so much. They are helping me make it the next 4 days until I fly back to see my parents in the US virgin upper class

Don't forget that Switzerland is the land of direct democracy where no one gets any privilege over any other person:) Even our president is going to queue at the supermarket loke every other citizen. Now you know why so many celebrities love living in Switzerland, just because they will be treated like any other person. Remember Oprah Winfrey making a scandal in a Zurich shop because she was simply asked to wait for her turn to be waited upon? Pretty normal for Swiss people! You just experienced Switzerland to its finest. Thanks for sharing your experience!

Trying Swiss F myself this September, albeit on a different routing and on the A330 rather than the 777. It’s disappointing to see the lack of ground service I wonder if that’s partly down to covid cuts. Perhaps Swiss are missing the unique touch that Lufty have with their ducks, now hear me out but rubber cows? I’ll see myself out 😂

That seat looked to have the cleanest and most elegant design style I've seen on any of these kinds of videos. The ME3 and all the others always seem so gaudy.

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18:58 I *hate* people who accept all the food on a plane then take a couple of bites and push the tray away...so wasteful it always annoys me

Hey man I live near JFK and I see Swiss arriving when I walk home from school it’s a B777 everyday so I might have seen you😁 you even arrived around the time i see Swiss arrive when walking from school. I know I must have seen you

I really do enjoy the design of the cabin in contrast to your opinion, Dan. The minimalistic feel really sets a cozy mood. I dislike flashy designs like Emirates first class cabins, but after all it's based on personal preference.

The actual title should be "Flying With Boris Johnson"

Thank you for the review. The first class experience should start from the ground and all the way through. Not just a flat bed and fancy cutlery on board. In my experience Air France really delivers with their La Première which is simply the best of all the first class cabins I have flown. The worst first class I have flown is British Airways where I can say from my experience that I have received better service flying Ryanair. From this it looks like I won't be trying Swiss anytime soon when I can or decide to travel long haul again.

This is my first video I have seen from this channel. I don't view many travel videos on KZfaq, but somehow the algorithm suggested this video, so here I am! I've only traveled first class once in my life, and that was only because I was late for my flight, my seat was given away and I was also in my military uniform; the check-in people upgraded me, so that was nice of them. That was over 20 years ago. But great video overall, going to watch more of your videos. Keep up the awesome work!

I love that you are so transparent, honest and humble. I am binging your vids since yesterday and I love your attitude. Also love the fact that you pay for everything yourself. Keep it up! 👍🏽👍🏽❤️

16:18 I thought the name of the restaurant is Hitl0r :D P.S I approve the appetizer presented at 17:26.

Dan, I’m an ex BA flight attendant, 16 years..You paid for first class, they don’t care..

You expect too much on pandemic. Swiss has a very good service in their 777 First Class, much better and private than Lufthansa 747-800 or Airbus 380. Their Meal service it’s superb, enough for a 10 hrs flight, I don’t expect to eat luxurious meal on a plane, for that I go to a LUXURIOUS Restaurant. Flying one time in one specifically flight doesn’t showed you SWISS Inflight Service. Again, you expect tooooooo much on Pandemic. My experience in Emirates FC from Dubai to CDG was not superb as I supposed it was going to be, but doesn’t mean it’s the standard Emirates FC Service.

Thank you for the video Dan! Only correction : there isn’t any runway 37 in the world. You took off from runway 34. Be safe and see you soon up there hopefully!

Thanks dan...your reviews are always honest and helpful!

Keep it up Dan, I understand how much time and money you put into this awesome channel. I will make sure to tell everyone about you!

To work out the opposite runway Dan use the 2 up 2 down method. Runway 16. Add 2 to the 1, take 2 from the 6=Runway 34. Doesn’t work with all runways but certainly most. Reverse for runway where you simply can’t add 2.

The fact that your were able to access this First Class product was due to the two passports (Swedish and US one) that you possess; That way you can easily circumvent the various travel bans

Fresh changes : Great editing, new Graphics, new sound are next level. Your videos have upgraded to Netflix quality. Great work i can imagine how much work is been done behind the scenes.

OMG I literally googled this the other day! Lufthansa is going to install first class seats on their A350s and somehow I stumbled upon Swiss and their, what seemed to be really bad, first class seats, and there's this review yay!! Love your channel Dan !

Dan - you present your reviews with so much clarity. Your reviews are just so engaging.

My roundtrip from NYC to Bali on ANA (Business Class) - with a stop in Singapore using KLM (Business Class) came out to $8200 with tax. To fly First Class at that price puts my trip in perspective. Business Class is where I need to be for the time being.

Another fine review! Love your honest critiques. Interesting how people still mistake Sweden for Switzerland. After emigrating from Sweden to California, in 1948, my mom had to explain many times that she was from Sweden and not Switzerland. One fellow college student upon hearing she had lived in Stockholm asked her if she was afraid of the polar bears! Lord knows how she arrived at the idea that polar bears were roaming around Stockholm. 🙄

Hello Dan! Very nice vid like always!

I have flown Swiss and Lufthansa often. Under normal circumstances, Swiss showcases various Cantons with their food. For example, I flew Swiss first June 3, 2021. In addiction to their menu, I was also offered a specialty of the Canton of Tessin. They showcase a different region every month. As for ground service, I do agree Lufthansa’s is so much better. However, when arriving on a long haul flight to Zurich, you are met by a representative and driven to a special Immigration entrance. There your papers are checked. If you have a connection, you can go directly into the terminal, if you are staying in Zurich, you are then driven to direct Access to Baggage claim where a Swiss employee is waiting for your luggage. For whatever reason, they can’t avoid the repeat document check at the gate. When I arrive in some destinations in the US, there is sometimes a Representative waiting at the gate, but this depends on the disposition of the airport. For example Chicago won’t allow them to do anything more than wait by baggage claim. As I arrived on June 3, I had to stand in line for 2 1/2 hours for immigration. There was a Swiss employee frantically looking for me in the line. When I finished passport control, she was still waiting for me, guarding my two suitcases for me.

The unexciting cabin interior / design is as Swiss as it gets. We don't like bling bling much in Switzerland. I'm pretty certain most FC customers wouldn't enjoy ski-shaped salt & pepper or matterhorn bread. That said, I'm sorry you got to experience Swiss FC during Covid times, as the ground experience is amazing in non-Covid times. You have a private bus/limo that takes you to/from bus positions (even from the feeder flight). A limo takes you from FC lounge A to FC lounge E, with private passport control. The lounge in E is excellent, etc etc... I flew Lufthansa First in March and was also underwhelmed by ground services, as FC terminal was closed and no special attention was given to us until we got onboard. Great review though, I hope you get to try Swiss FC again when it's running "normal" again.

Seeing the bus, reminds me my experience on Emirates Business Bus in Dubai. WoW. Super Luxury

May I just say, first class is made for rich people who prefer to separate from the crowds in economy if they choose to take a passenger plane instead of a private jet. A wealthy person wouldn’t really care much about this but a middle class person who blew out their savings in hopes of a mind-blowing experience would.

Dude! I love your objectivity, never stop, never stopping.

Hi Nonstop Dan, I enjoyed your review on this flight. You helped to make up my mind. I was going to bid for an upgrade to First from Business (ZHR-SFO) later this month. Of course, the ground service would be limited due to COVID. However, I would expect fast track through security like Lufthansa. Also, escort would have been nice as well. I'm sure these things will return in due time.

A 'luxurious' cucumber salad- lol that is the result you get from putting a cucumber in a paper shredder. Love the sarcasm

I never understand how the crew in the plane can think "Does this person really have the right ticket", when you mentioned your anxiety. My first trip to America we were flying with Delta (we thought KLM but apparently they hired Delta to do it). We didn't had any fancy first class or business seats, however we had the front row seat in the middle part of the plane. Not near the toilets, but they did separate our compartment from another there. We had a crap ton of leg space, I'm tall so that was really welcome. When we sat down one of the Stewards came, looked at us and asked us for our tickets. A bit weird I thought cause we showed the tickets several times now to get onboard and this was just economy class. She looked at it and shook her head, saying it was wrong. We had no clue what she was talking about, but she went to grab another steward, and the both of them looked at it, then said they would be back shortly. Some male steward walked by and we asked what was going on, he was surprised when we told what just happened and would look into it for us. He returned shortly with our tickets and said we were in the right seats and that there was nothing to worry about. The female steward did not looked impressed at all at us. This happened 8 years ago and I still am confused about what happened and why she said it was not okay and that we were in the wrong seats when we clearly were in the right ones. Back then you could still pick your seat 24 hours before departure, and we picked those as we were with the 3 of us so we could sit next to each other, we didn't even know it came with extra leg space nor did we have to pay extra for it, and it was economy class so really curious what that was about. And why the crew acted the way they did, so determined to say we were at the wrong seats O.o

I agree The bed is always nicer in first class. Even on American Airlines the extra 1 or 2 inches wider seats in the flagship first suites makes a difference

I love your honest content. I am visiting Sweden for the first time in two weeks! Cannot wait to experience the Air France and AA business class flights!

The animation was really good, you talked about everything in a very mature way with disclaimers about seats being relative, it was just an all around great video, also the camera quality was amazing.

What I like about you, you give honest opinions people can be such softies sometimes and don’t respect opinions, it’s pretty sad, this was a good vid, thanks bro swiss air is defiantly underrated, and the relationship between you and your mom is very sweet!

You’re great. Keep up the good work.

Keep up with the awesome vids Dan

Was nice to see my home airport in the video (GOT). I’ve made that walk from the parking lot to the building soo many times. I haven’t flown for ages but I am finally flying in July and I look forward to seeing Landvetter again, however lame it is!

As far as the decor, it would be like comparing Ferragamo shoes to Versace's.

Is it me, or has the video quality been upgraded in Dan’s videos? I’m loving the filmography!

It’s interesting SWISS has lack of Swissness on their flight, however the Swiss are not shy showing Swissness within Switzerland 🇨🇭. It’s rather too much. Don’t you think SWISS has specifically designed to entertain its own people, therefore it’s not their priority to entertain non Swiss. IT is still one of weaknesses in Switzerland, despite of it has ETH, one of the top high tech universities in the world. The cabin design pretty much represents Swissness, many Swiss houses designed like that.

Sorry Dan but I have to disagree. In my humble opinion SWISS offers the best First Class of all Airlines. I don’t understand why u did not use First Class Security Lane? Sure, LX has a First Class Lounge in ZRH. It was just renovated before Covid. I don’t know why all this was not available to u. I fly SWISS at least 4-5 times a year to Bangkok, in First. So I believe that I can judge SWISS... Compared to LH, SWISS First is much better... But that is my impression. Fortunately we all have individual tastes n impressions... Regards, Marc from Germany

I'm stunned by the lack of wifi in 2021. I already had this like five years ago on Norwegian and have never had it ever since with multiple European carriers.

You’re providing us with a useful, amusing and informative service. Thanks …

& here Swiss is picking up Sam Chui in their Mercedes S Class & treating him like a Ceo of Swiss 😂 Btw Good Informative video Dan 👍

I recently flew business class with Jal air and it wasn't what it used to be. It's sad to see that services are getting worse. I guess if we want good service we have to fly on private jets now.

Hey Dan, I'm a fan from New Zealand. Love your honest and through reviews. Another enjoyable video!.

GOOD dan you are back

Wow Gothenburg to Zurich nearly two hours and you get a horrible little sandwich 😱

I don't know why I couldn't stop laughing at the "sounds of cows mooing" 😂

Dan shows the first class cabin and asked what it looks like and I said to myself “Ikea” and 5 seconds later Dan said Ikea. Read my mind and I agree. For first class it is basic and I fly first or business if they don’t have a first class cabin. Never flown Swiss first but they need to take note from ME and Singapore airlines.

Awesome video Dan, loved everything , looking forward to flying first class sometime soon!

Swiss First Class has been on my bucket list for so long as my choice for my first First Class flight (mainly because it’s cheaper hehe) and I was so nervous that I was gonna change my mind after watching Dan’s review. However, as a person who’s flown mostly Economy my entire life, I wouldn’t mind the lack of luxurious touch if it meant I could sit in a seat like that for 9 hours instead of the regular Economy seats! Also, if I remember correctly, Swiss did have the private limo transfer pre-covid so I hope they bring it back along with the First Class Lounge (with private bedroom!) in Zurich.

I have never been this early to anything in my life. Also, I’m assuming it’s a great video so I’ll say it now, Great Video!

Hello Dan! I’m a new subscriber of yours. I just came across this video since I’m traveling to Zurich at the end of summer and I only had the option to travel through Swiss airlines to get there from Newark Airport. Thank you so much for the info, it really helps! PS: I appreciate the usage of your platform to support this cause, I have donated through the link you provided.

Another great video! Thanks for sharing your experience! Take care guys!

The service at ZRH airport is heavily reduced due to Covid. Usually there are First Class lounges in Gates A and E that include separate security check (in A) and a Limousine service.

Dan, Swiss Air is owned by Lufthansa, so of course Lufthansa is going to make themselves look better than their subsidiaries. Whenever I fly to Europe, I always fly into Zurich, simply because that airport is probably the cleanest one I've ever experienced, it's not too big (Frankfurt anyone??!! where you need to run a marathon at the pace of the 100m just to get to a connecting flight), staff (airport and airline) are always friendly and helpful, good amenities and no over-crowding in the lounges.

Seeing this review, the thought that comes into my mind is maybe you have to make video about what IF YOU design a plane, the interiors, the dimention of each class seats , how it should look, how the food should be , or menu , or the pick ups services , etc etc , man you complained a lot. So it will be interesting what is the kind of plane and services you would to ( imaginatively ) provide . And then.. dont forget to calculate how that plane of your dream costs, and what is the ticket price. Then let us comment on your plane, surely we will be in awe.

Wow, 8k for your first class ticket- however, the seats in your first class cabin look like the economy seats. They gave you some La Prairie skincare treatments kits. Those are good products.

HANDS DOWN.... one of the best Flight Review provider in KZfaq.... Better than the overrated MR. S___ C___ who all the time only has praises from his flights, that he seem to always get for free. Keep on doin great @Nonstop Dan

Swiss First is a far cry from Qatar but miles better than what I get on American Airlines. I’ve missed your flight reviews. As always, great job on this one Dan!❤️👍✈️

it sucks that airbus had to buy the c series, it would have been so cool to see a direct competitor with Embraer. But I guess airbus just had its buy out its compaction

A shoutout also to Champs diner in Williamsburg Brooklyn. My daughter has worked there for many years, and it’s well worth seeking out.

14:24 Runway 37? Have the compass added 10 degrees since last I checked? 😄 Should be runway 34, which is the opposite of 16. Great trip report!

14:25 uhhh... 37???

Recently subscribed and glad I did! I've been binging your videos and I've already watched this one twice! It's great to see honest and forward reviews, not to mention that you're the reason I discovered that all the great airline boarding themes can be heard at home🤩

Food buy on Bord for a 1...3h flight is OK for me if it is done like on AirAsia. There you can order an pay the food on-line when you book. This Sandwich an "Panizza" I got when I flu ZRHAGP frequently for 2.5 years I don't miss. I good (short) flight is for me to doze off at push back and weak up when the pilot make the pa "We begin our descent for ..." .

Try and claim delay compensation against Swiss and it was impossible - had to take them to ADR

As a Swiss citizen and a lover of the Swiss airline, It does pain me to say this but you are absolutely right. We are modest above all. It is absolutely reflection of our culture, And it does lack any personality. It is supposed to be the most non-offensive non egregious workspace. And the key word is workspace, not luxury travel. :(

Great honest review. I appreciate your honesty. Subscribed and hopefully, if I win I’ll be able to get to meet and fly with you. Keep these reviews coming!

Awesome trip report Dan..Hope you have enjoyed the trip a lot ❤️❤️❤️...I