Is this the worst seat on the Tui Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner? Melbourne Florida to London Gatwick.

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10 ай бұрын

According to seat guru we had the worst seats on a plane! Here's our flight experience on Tui Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from Melbourne Florida to London Gatwick. This flight was part of the package with Marella Cruises, sailing onboard Marella Discovery. We take a look at how Melbourne Airport, Florida, has evolved, the whole flight experience including dinner and breakfast, the take off, landing and our overall impressions of these so-called worst seats.
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@sh8k3y 10 ай бұрын

I have sat at the back before and loved it. I would actually pick them. 😊

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

Thinking the same!!

@julesnkev1 10 ай бұрын

Great set of vlogs, thank you for sharing your trip with us. We're fairly new to cruising (only done one, with 2 more booked) but we absolutely loved how easy it was leaving our home in Basingstoke, to being in our cabin in what seemed like the blink of an eye. Your return journey here though, puts us off doing a fly/cruise as we feel the relaxation benefits of the cruise itself could be undone on the flight home. .... I guess we might have to take a chance in the future as we look for different, more varied itineraries (Yours looked amazing BTW, that sail away from NYC .... wow) Thanks again for the vlog, looking forward to seeing what you thought of the A350-1000 (we flew home from NYC in one in May and loved it) x

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comments ❤️ I think the itinerary on the Marella cruise was so important to me that the flight was secondary (if not annoying!!)

@Bombp1967 2 күн бұрын

Absolutely fantastic. we regularly go to orlando, and I think I'll be booking this seat. Thanks for your vlogs 😊

@TravelBlogJamie 2 күн бұрын

You’re very welcome ☺️

@user-wx6cz7zc2e 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your journey start to finish on Marella Discovery. It has been a pleasure to watch. My family and I are going soon. You and Matthew are so lovely. Jamie your blogs are brilliant and very informative. X

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your lovely comments 🙏

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

And enjoy your cruise!

@user-wx6cz7zc2e 10 ай бұрын

@@TravelBlogJamie Thank you. So sorry I didnt mean to put thumbs down. I don't do comments on utube but you both were truly brilliant. Than you x

@goggsy0 10 ай бұрын

Going on a 11 hour flight from England to mexico in a few weeks time, and we have chosen the same seats, i was in two minds to change them but watching this video has made my mind up to stay put, thanks for the great info

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

Have a great flight!

@bristolishome8049 10 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed this one! Just the other day I saw little ol’ Bristol airport goes direct to Melbourne FL with TUI, so looking at holidays there for the future ❤

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

Fabulous!

@marilou862 10 ай бұрын

We’ve had those seats before on a short haul. The BIG advantage is no one’s knees digging in to the back of your seat or the inevitable little boy kicking you, with the parents ignoring their behaviour!

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

Very true ( although I think the adults are as bad)

@MarinaAndJoeGo 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for another brilliant flight review video Jamie 😍 We can definitely see the benefits of that seat location - when we flew back from Orlando in February we were about as far from the toilets as we could get, which sounds great until you need the loo when the drinks trolley is mooning down the aisle. The longest wait ever! It's a shame about the food though, aeroplane food is one of our favourite things about flying 😁 We've had a hectic few weeks so have a lot of your content to catch up on- luckily its the start of a bank holiday weekend 😀

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

I absolutely forgot it’s a bank holiday back home! Hope you are all ok?

@MarinaAndJoeGo 10 ай бұрын

@@TravelBlogJamie we're all good thanks 😊 Life and tech issues have just got in the way lately 😅 But a 3-day weekend is just the ticket! Loving all your updates by the way 😍

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

@@MarinaAndJoeGo enjoy your well-deserved time off

@rocsteadyeddie1338 5 ай бұрын

Hi Jamie i have watched your stream about the worst seat and after watching i went ahead and booked my seats on the plane . I think my tui plane is the 787-8 so only two seats at the rear ,but i loved the fact there is no one behind and the toilet is behind those seats. Again great stream look forward to watching more in the future. eddie.

@TravelBlogJamie 5 ай бұрын

Yeees I totally agree! It just goes to show seat guru is not always correct!!

@Alanw80 10 ай бұрын

Definitely liked the seats being at the back so no one behind so can recline the seats. The food didn't look good but I would of been sat there with nothing as allergic to chicken so would of had to buy sandwiches to take on the plane. Look forward to seeing more vlogs and hope your having a great time on your current holiday.

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Alan - all going well!

@keiththomas6861 10 ай бұрын

Great travel day vlog

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@herenow6953 10 ай бұрын

Great vlog and interesting to see what Tui offer on long haul - not a lot by the looks of it! That meal looked like mush - I'm sure they could do better! The seats looked fine tbh - I'd prefer those seats that some right in the middle of everyone. And tail is generally the safest part... looking forward to the next vlog

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

The meal was grim lol. Seats fine though, as you say.

@Disneythroughourveins 10 ай бұрын

Enjoyed watching - I never eat the plane food but that looked vile!! thanks so much for sharing - enjoyed watching x

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@samanthasegar 10 ай бұрын

Another great vlog Jamie, i am such a plane geek so i found it all very interesting. I also like airline food too but that meal looked awful and what a sugar filled breakfast! I felt sorry for you and Maffoo 😞

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

Aviation is fascinating isn’t it?

@lorenzomag100 10 ай бұрын

Thanks again Jamie..glad your seats were ok,apart from that,what a shame about the food,It looked awful too,shame on Tui..and when you've had a long wait at the airport,then a long flight,✈the last thing you want is more delays at your incoming airport! We flying on the Dreamliner next month,and sat near the back of the plane,but it's only a short flight to Palma,to board our ship,🛳😎

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

Oh a nice short flight to join a ship is fabulous!! Yes, food was awful on this flight 🤢

@lizrichadonu 10 ай бұрын

We’ve had those seats before, thought they were good. No one behind you kicking your seat or grabbing your headrest when they get up. Not too noisy or busy, would definitely go for them again if available. As usual enjoyed the vlog, keep them coming please, thank you 😊

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

Agree with you, Liz!

@golf5001 19 күн бұрын

Did this flight 2 weeks ago. Agree with all your comments. We had an aircraft change to a smaller version of the 787 so did not get the seats we had booked. Gatwick is also a complete joke at baggage reclaim. It shouldn't take 1hr 45m from landing to arriving at your car in the car park. Melbourne airport on the other hand was excellent.

@TravelBlogJamie 19 күн бұрын

Yes that’s a crazy long time

@theshabbychicken1156 10 ай бұрын

Ha ha that dinging noise and you say 'whats that' 😂. Im permanently doing that, whats that sound like i think somethings going wrong all the time. I normally end up crying. Its rediculous 😂

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

😢

@lynnmcgowan5227 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Jamie. Felt as though I was on the flight with you! Seats look ok but wouldn't have liked the wait or the food. You didn't look your happy self. Thanks for sharing though.

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

Oh the food 😩

@tracytabb2882 10 ай бұрын

We had the bk seats for out flight form Edinburgh to newark and bk again. I loved them. Only bad thing is ur last to be served food.. but I like the bk seat

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

I was pleasantly surprised by these given the reviews!!

@tracytabb2882 10 ай бұрын

@@TravelBlogJamie most ppl the like the back seat so many advantages ye the turbulence is worse and last to be served but I still prefer last row as not many ppl book them lol

@bruceroaf 4 ай бұрын

Hi Jamie this Video has helped us a lot we hate flying and always book seats over the wing. Unfortunately I have broken my leg and TUI and PO have said this is the only seat that would work for us as the leg is straight. there' was no premium seat to upgrade. we are hoping for little or no Turbulence thank you for posting this Video

@TravelBlogJamie 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your message earlier - I responded

@theshabbychicken1156 10 ай бұрын

I agree with you. Nice to not have people behind you and feel awkward reclining. Best seat in the house id say

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

Worked well for us!!

@djdinosaur 10 ай бұрын

When we went tui/marella our flights were delayed both ways to and from birmingham uk 1.30min hours going out 5 hours delay coming back ,seems tui have a problem sticking to advertised time of flight s.

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

@@djdinosaur exactly what I said in the vlog - common issue!

@TravelBlogJamie 11 ай бұрын

According to seat guru we had the worst seats on the plane!! 😮 Is this the case?!

@tafadzwamapamula 2 ай бұрын

Didn't look too bad.

@JsFirstUTube 14 күн бұрын

The seat actually looked quite nice!😊 😊❤🎉

@TravelBlogJamie 14 күн бұрын

@@JsFirstUTube worked for me!

@Linleys 10 ай бұрын

Hey not so bad surely: #grumpyjamie cos he is going home after a nice holiday. But really, a good vlog and the flight seemed generally quiet, no crying from babies around. I have never sat right at the back of a plane but I don't like being near the loos. I personally don't like the very front seats as there is no forward view apart from a curtain or hard screen and I find that disconcerting. Shame about the food after all the lovely grub you have enjoyed during your cruise. But hey, be a #happyjamie as you said you are off on another adventure soon! Happy Holidays :)

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

And just like that, I’m on the adventure! ✨ ✨✨

@tonynewman1694 10 ай бұрын

That's why we don't fly that often . Great video 👍

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

Oh blimey we wouldn’t get to half the places we want if we didn’t - seats were fine though! Our recent Virgin flight was great 😊

@tonynewman1694 10 ай бұрын

@@TravelBlogJamie we are flying to the Carribbean and that's fine but do enjoy jumping on a ship in Southampton 😁😁

@valerieg5674 10 ай бұрын

I flew on the TUI Dreamliner to Barbados earlier this year but paid for premium. It was a fabulous flight and I was really impressed with the aircraft and the service. Will be doing it in reverse when I get off my transatlantic repositioning cruise in November. I so agree with you about sugary stuff being dressed up as healthy. Give me a pot of plain natural yogurt any day over its processed, sugary counterpart. Did you have to check in your own luggage at Melbourne airport, or did you leave it outside your cabin and collect it at Gatwick?

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

You check it in yourself, Valerie

@pamelabolwell1232 4 ай бұрын

Great vlog. Thanks for the information. Were these seat the extra leg room seat or just plane old economy?

@TravelBlogJamie 4 ай бұрын

Economy

@michellecrawford7986 10 ай бұрын

Great vlog as usual. I’m grumpy on travel days too, especially on the way back. Wasn’t it possible to just stay in Florida for your next trip? Or didn’t you want to? Thinking about future plans xx

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

Had it not been for delays and bad food all would have been fine: I actually enjoy flying but this experience was one of the poorest. Had to come home; I wouldn’t do extra flights for no reason

@gregory596 10 ай бұрын

@TravelBlogJamie there is actually a wide variety of dining options just outside of Melbourne Airport. If facing a four hour delay, I would recommend a five minute Uber ride to get some sushi, pad thai, or linguini.

@Davies2911abd 10 ай бұрын

I flew that same aircraft in November in premium to Punta Cana. Entertainment system was knackered and most of it deactivated barring a few films and to shows. Cabin crew said it was cause the flight was too full! Service was really poor compared to previous trips too. I would use TUI again but never premium again. Not worth it anymore.

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

Very helpful - thank you

@shaunlovelock 10 ай бұрын

Another good video, correct me if I’m wrong but in 1 of your cruise vlogs you said you suffer from tinnitus? How do you get on with flying etc as I’m worried about flying with tts ‘temporary threshold shift (temporary tinnitus) thanks

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

Yes I have constant tinnitus which is aggravated a little (ie it’s more pronounced) when flying depending partly on engine noise level and cabin pressure. The dreamliner / newer planes affect me a little less though.

@location3921 7 ай бұрын

So it's possible to get a 787 out of Melbourne, FL! I'd only been getting 737s and Airbuses, but I was flying American to Charlotte and Delta to Atlanta. I'll have to fly direct to England sometime.

@TravelBlogJamie 7 ай бұрын

Well this is the Tui route between London and Melbourne - have a peep at their website to see if you can get flight only?

@TravelAnorak 10 ай бұрын

There are definite advantages to having the last row, the main downside is being the last to get off the plane and be at the back of the immigration queue.

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

Very true

@MrBcsack 10 ай бұрын

TUI into MLB - last off makes very little diffence at TSA - you collect luggage first then TSA - so the lottery is when your bags come out ! We've been thru MLB 3 or 4 times now and from aircraft to car rental has been 15 to 20 mins - much better system than MCO or SFB - return journey much the same. BTW last trip in April i was in 44A - excellent seat.

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

@@MrBcsack on our 4 trips through MLB we’ve just had one occasion where it took an age

@orlandodreams739 10 ай бұрын

Great vlog, do you know if the seats in row 44 but on the other side of the plane are the same with the toilet door not directly behind ?

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

Yes, exactly the same

@orlandodreams739 10 ай бұрын

@@TravelBlogJamie fab, thanks, just changed our seats gof our return journey in October to them after watching this x was worried they didn't recline, but they do, so all is good x

@michaeldocherty2488 10 ай бұрын

We had the bulk head seats on a Lufthansa Jumbo from Singapore , no movement in the seats, awful

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

Bulk head seats can be a struggle for sure

@taylorglass4231 7 ай бұрын

We have these seats for our upcoming holiday, we are worried that they don’t recline the same amount as the other seats. Would you please be able to confirm

@TravelBlogJamie 7 ай бұрын

Correct, not quite as much

@barrythomas9571 8 ай бұрын

Nice aircraft, we were privileged to travel to and from the Maldives with BA. Have to say the staff were great, food was ok and for both journies we chose the two seats at the back and they were the best choice for us, no one behind close to loos but that wasnt a problem for us. The only problem we found was the stupid armrest which only folded half way up, how did the engineers get that passed, totally stupid, whilst the aisle seat armrest did fold up at all!!!! So for someone who may find it difficult to get in and out to use the facilities this is again totally stupid you have wonder sometimes what gets into to designers heads and those who sign off on their suggestions/work.

@TravelBlogJamie 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comments and feedback 👍

@theshabbychicken1156 10 ай бұрын

Shockingly sugary breakfast😢

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

Yuk

@Mazza240 10 ай бұрын

Did the seat recline the same amount as the other seats?

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

I believe so, yes

@KirstyG64 10 ай бұрын

Those random ding dong noises on plane always freak me out as well!

@theshabbychicken1156 10 ай бұрын

And me, I end up crying worrying what they mean. I wish the staff would explain its probably nothing bad

@KirstyG64 10 ай бұрын

@@theshabbychicken1156 I always think its code for we're going to crash 😂its probably just someone asking for a sick bag!

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@theshabbychicken1156 10 ай бұрын

yep me too lol @@KirstyG64

@rachelyoung834 10 ай бұрын

Yeahhhh I’m glad I’m not the only one!!! Does anyone actually know what they are? My only thoughts was that perhaps it’s when someone rings for help from the air hostesses?

@OnBoardWithMe 10 ай бұрын

Hi Jamie How Much Did It Cost?

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

It was a package deal with a cruise so impossible to answer that Q I’m sorry to say

@tomjardine100 10 ай бұрын

is the turblance worse?

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

At the back? Yes!

@johnalexander2001 10 ай бұрын

Jamie, on this cruise do you need an ESTA? Thanks👍

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

You need an esta if you’re coming from the U.K. to America regardless of whether you cruise or not. It’s simple and quick. For people not eligible for an esta, they need a visa: that can take months

@johnalexander2001 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Jamie. Keep 'em coming.

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

@@johnalexander2001 👍👍👍

@louised4260 10 ай бұрын

Oh blimey I’ve booked row 43 😳

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

You didn’t think it looked ok on the vlog?

@louised4260 10 ай бұрын

Yes looks good now I’ve seen the vlogg thank you 😊

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

@@louised4260 fabulous

@AntonioInnocente 5 ай бұрын

Do you use a toothbrush during long haul flights?

@TravelBlogJamie 5 ай бұрын

Yes I do

@kathie1404 10 ай бұрын

Does the USB charge your phone?

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

Yes

@mikeykennedy6655 10 ай бұрын

Can I ask was it full bar service in economy during the flight

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

Yes it was

@mikeykennedy6655 10 ай бұрын

was is included with the fare or did you have to purchase a wine or beer ?@@TravelBlogJamie

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

@@mikeykennedy6655 yes indeed, all included in fare - I promise I covered this in the vlog lol

@matthewthurlow1204 10 ай бұрын

Is Tui like Ryan air?

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

No, tui fly long haul and feed you booze and drink, seat back screens plus more leg room and premium cabin too

@carolwhitfield9948 10 ай бұрын

The drinks weren't free on my flight....😢

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

Not free on long haul?? What route?

@elizabethbryan3821 10 ай бұрын

Wow that food looked awful…but your seat looked ok😊

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

Agree on both accounts 😂

@user-es6jk7bn5z 10 ай бұрын

Why is tui using a small airport like Melbourne,for holidays to Orlando,,,looks like a cost saving effort ,win win for them but not for the pax’s,,,,

@TravelBlogJamie 10 ай бұрын

Because it’s cheaper, fewer aircraft, usually far lighter lines than MCO and because they also operate their cruises from Port Canaveral which is about 40 mins from here