As an Aussie who travels through LAX, SFO, ORD and EWR it's the smaller airlines we never hear about in the southern hemisphere that catch my eye (Allegiant, FrenchBee, La Compagnie, Norse, Sun Country) or the more well-known international airlines I've never seen in our half of the globe (Aeroflot, Condor, Ethiopian). Great trip report by the way, Kevin. Really enjoying your channel!

just watched this masterpiece drop

I think Jetstar domestic have improved significantly in the last few months. I used to fly them years ago and was sometimes disappointed, gave up on them for awhile, then gave them a go again recently and was impressed. They are clearly making a concerted effort now and their CEO has recently said something to that effect too.

He's out here riding the bogan express

My hometown! I'm pleased you enjoyed Brisbane Airport and your Jetstar flight to Bali. We did the same flight in 2018 in economy, in the mini cabin just behind Business. While Jetstar is probably my last choice of airline, I've never experienced any problems on their flights. Jetstar's 787 is a no brainer on this route as Virgin and various Indonesian airlines operate 737's. Looking forward to your Australian airlines series next year.

I’m impressed. For a budget premium economy product to be so good and yet be cheaper than regular economy at a full service carrier is impressive!

Not an Aussie or a frequent traveler to USA, but I love the subject of exotic airlines, especially when it's about international foreign carriers. I think that there are still surprises if you check your local airport's airline roster that give off that same effect you're talking about. I had that double take moment when I saw an Ethiopian Airlines jet on approach to Jakarta, that came from Bangkok. When looking up about it by searching what airlines currently serve CGK, I discovered something even more insane for me, that there currently exists a non-stop service from Tashkent to Jakarta with Uzbekistan Airways. And that Josh Cahill covered this route in an pre-pandemic video. It's entertaining to watch.

I share your opinion on how friendly, comfortable and uneventful Jetstar can be. After reading and hearing so many negative stories, our flight from DPS to PER turned out to be solid. Booked now with Virgin Australia from Bali to Queenstown, wonder how that will fair…. So much exciting content coming, I will buckling up for the next ride! Thank you for always providing us with great information 🙏🏼

Great Video! As an Australian, I am happy to answer your question, and I am always fascinated by Alaskan airlines and the Eskimo as their emblem! I have seen their planes at SFO. As a Melburnian, we don’t have Nauru airlines here. In fact, I think they only fly to Brisbane..

We just did Jetstar, Hawaii>Melbourne and had a pretty mixed experience. Flight itself was excellent and on time. Cabin manager could barely mutter hello to us and would abruptly put our meals down. Had to ask for any refreshments, never offered. Sadly we also had a toddler that was let loose to run up and down the business class aisle and totally killed any peace and quiet we had hoped for. The female cabin crew were very gracious and kind. The food was ok but nothing to remember. All in all, I’d book it again purely for the space and comfort on a longer flight, but only if it was a really good price.

Fantastic to see the truth of Jetstar! Hope you fly with them again

Really enjoying the diversity, frankness and quality of your reporting. Fab channel

There is currently a huge amount of animosity in Australia about Qantas and Jetstar and how their services have been ruined by the CEO and backed by the board. I never fly Jetstar or Qantas because of continued delayed and cancelled flights. No disrespect to any of their staff, who have had to endure a lit.

This is a brilliant video, and one of the freshest takes on an airline review I’ve seen. Well done.

As an Aussie, Whenever travelling to the US, I usually travel via Lax to Miami & Fort laudable and I am amazed by the smaller regional carriers & planes. Had the pleasure of flying spirit & silver airlines several times. Always amazed by the variety of airlines & aircraft in Miami, Orlando & fort Lauderdale.

Always loved Jetstar, they're a VERY good source of QF points and status credits ... I've been lucky enough to have avoided their shenanigans but the horror stories make for some amazing news. Jetstar was mainly short haul until their long haul fleet was actually established with a small fleet of A330s. The 787s came waaaay later. PTV in YCL is paid for, otherwise you'll just get the flight map feature. I've also noticed the crew on JQ long haul is different from the short haul domestic. They're a mix from different bases around Australia, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand. Especially the international bases, service levels tend to be a tad above the Aussie based crew. QF has always been under fire for milking their staff and using overseas crew where they can help it. There was a story of Bangkok based JQ crew doing Bangkok - Sydney - Honolulu vv flights and they were paid so little they could not afford to eat in layovers. The latest QF AKL JFK flights are crewed by NZ based crew, once again, are contracted by Jet Connect and paid a lot less than the standard QF long haul crew. Aussies absolutely love to bag JQ and curse about them, but hey... No one's saying no to the next $99 fare towards their next holiday. JQ is cheaper and gives us more points compared to QF. That's why I'll never ever pay to fly QF. Cheers...

Yes I really enjoyed it as I find such reports to be inspiring. As I want to become a flight attendant.

cool flight! (will definitely choose this over scoot when flying to mel next time haha) also look forward to your Cathay Pacific videos, Kevin!!

Another great video. I always mentally expect a “business class seat” to be lie down now, but hearing you say this is cheaper than Quanta’s economy really sold me.

Brisbane airport looks rlly nice

As an av geek Miami is a wonderful place. Seeing a previous TAM 777 was a highlight. An Iberia A350 flew to Sydney to collect the Spanish FIFA women’s final winners. First ever visit. 🎉

Great vid mate love the channel and thanks for pronouncing Brisbane correctly. 👏👏

Id probably get excited by a Cubana de Aviación plane 😃

I think a close to 7km taxi run was also done from the old original terminal. The old original 3200mtr long main runway became a taxiway when the new runway was commissioned back when the new terminals were under construction .

love this pro Jetstar video. They get a bad rap at times. Some of which is deserved. We have used them 3 times in 18 months to Thailand and have now had an issue. Some people just do not grasp the low cost carrier thing.

Suck of crikey video😅… I was waiting for the Austrian’s jab😁… now I was surprised that havaianas were missing on this journey. Great video as Always! Cheers from battered Central Florida

Great video! Thanks for sharing

Very nice report!

so cool! You parked up next to a Jetstar A321LR NEO.

Jetstar is much better than Scoot, Im living in Australia and I flew with both so many times

Hello Kevin Great show indeed You're style of video excellent 👌 Im going to use this carrier to go from Seuol- Sydney business For the price can't go wrong really 😮

Great video, thanks. I've always avoided Jetstar domestically as they've been nothing but trouble & have not had much luck in "business" btw mel-bkk... They change planes and is ooops sorry only economy seats on this flight... But Qantas does that too... Family traits..🙄

Hi, Kevin. Another great review. I would only fly Jetstar if they were the only airline flying to where I wanted to go. Back in 2020 when the pandemic struck and New Zealand closed its borders less than a week before I was due to fly from Melbourne to Queenstown, the only compensation they offered me was a voucher valid for six months. I asked if I could transfer this to my brother who lives in Brisbane. All I got was a vert curt No. Nothing else leaving me out of pocket. Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia gave me full refunds. So , no I don't rate Jetstar at all. Keep 7p the good work. Love your reviews❤.

The most annoying thing about flying out of Australia is how expensive it is to do so. But I swear Brisbane is the most expensive city to fly out from.. it’s somehow cheaper to fly from bris to Syd then fly overseas lol

Pretty sweet for a low cost flight 🎉

OMG Kevin what's happening to FFT ratings bro... I call JQ BC, business crass. The 787 product is U/S. It used to be good in the A330 (most JQ staff will testify to that) I gave up on JQ BC from Cairns to Narita. I have done approximately 30 BC flights to Narita, Please JQ more space in the BC section, Sit in 57 F more room, service and, toilet access. I'm trying the Virgin BC on the 1st of Oct to Haneda hopefully that will be good. Cheers.

I've done business to Bali with Jetstar probably about 6 or 7 times. The flight itself is great, but Jetstar can be very hit and miss with extensive delays and randomly changing seat allocations. If nothing bad happens it's a great flight at a decent price....personally I'm not taking the risk anymore though and will be flying with Virgin Australia next time to Bali.

Love the review, sadly Jetstar will be replacing the Boeing 787 with Airbus 321neos on this route and we will no longer have "business class" available . Real shame!!

Thank You✈️

Another great video Kevin. One observation - why don’t you post chronologically so this video before the Jumeriah Bali hotel video?

The best Jetstar was the Oldsmobile Jetstar manufactured from 1964 - 1965!

For me it was FrenchBee, Allegiant, Norse, Ethiopian (Even tho I know about it) and SouthWest

Heyy, please review Scoot's A320 in and out of Singapore.

Your comment on garlic bread is hilarious haha

Just, after my shock, out of curiosity, if you wouldn't have researched, would you have expected a real coffee mug and 3 breakfast choices from a menu??? (I also wouldn't have expected IFE or an Amenity Kit btw but wasn't too sure for their premium cabin) So impressed!

Does Jetstar has any affiliated lounge at Brisbane International airport?

You not wearing flip flops this time 😂😂😂

“Honey, wake up. The Flip Flop Traveller has uploaded a new video.”

I Havent Experience JETSTAR Yet.I Have Try Out The Same Product Whit NORSE Atlantic Airways.Great Trip Report

Isn't jetstar NZ a thing too, or is that part of Jetstar Aus?

Have u flown to Mactan Cebu Terminal2, or new Clark Airport with PAL or CebuPac?

I actually worked here before. 😁😁😁

I didnt see you using that black tote bag whilst walking/lounging on the "pristine beach" at Jumeirah Bali, could be l missed it amongst all the washed up bottles, flip flops and garbage 🤷‍♀️

Never had a problem with Jetstar. However, we don’t get the 787’s from Perth 😢 Brisbane International looks so much nicer than Perth.

Whoa, sorry for the spelling mistakes!

The big part that is missing is that those who fly Jetstar Business Class have access to the Qantas Lounge

Looks promising

Great iPad hack :)

Hey question.... How long usually does it take u to finish editing one flight video, and how long for one hotel video? Not including filming, but just Roughly...for editing from start to finish only + script writing + voice recording... Curious to know how much time u put in per video. Ur videos r so consistent and of great quality., so just curious

When you said that LATAM airlines would be exotic to Australians un US, not Really because LATAM airlines flies to Sydney and Melbourne 😅 nice vid tho

How did you “fare” with the taxi fares in australia haha.Other than that i would like to explain my flight on jetstar from singapore-melbourne.I had a 4h delay as usual, i was surprised that they had a ife, those extra fares were crazy though.Normal economy cant access most flims and movies….You need to pay, otherwise if you dont expect much its pretty good imo.

15 minutes late is on time for airlines.

Hearing from Australian friends Jetstar is never 1st choice because of many issues like delays and cancellations etc

Jetstar is not looking that bad these days. Either they have improved, or qantas has gone downhill, making jetstar look half decent in comparison.

COOOL

well, this is premium economy but NO bc!

@virginaustralia this video has me wondering if it’s worth trying to maintain my gold velocity status. Virgin business class to Denpasar is embarrassing in comparison.

Flown a few times long haul on a Jetstar 787 in economy. They were cheap flights but I got what I paid for. Food was horrendously bad and expensive and inflight entertainment was atrocious.

when you compare to a american service to australia service on a airline yes service is good but asia airline carriers are better what are you talking about garlic bread which one pretends try air new zealand business class garlic bread is so nice

feels like you’re jsut super biased towards the price tag on whatever it is you’re experiencing. how can this jetstar flight be good and jumeriah be so trash? i thougut the opposite of both

Uhm....🤔

No way is that business class

Mate try flying Jetstar economy class....worse experience I've ever had....you get nothing...not even a bottle of water! Horrible seat...no leg room. I couldn't recommend Jetstar for anything...lol

Chicken sausage is horrible and has no place in an aircraft premium cabin, even if it's on a Budget/LCC. The rest of the experience looks to be worth a look next time we're in Australia. The A320 - not so much.

Is it just my thought ? this guy sounds like and judges the airlines like a very difficult passenger. Imagine the condition of the crew who handles him. You just pay for a petty seat on the plane, and expect the aircraft to be all yours? Weird.

What a terrible airport Brisbane is