Stormy Flight - Air France B777 NEW Business Class to New York

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Жыл бұрын

I flew on Air France's new Business Class seat on their refurbished B777-300/ER from Paris to New York. The weather in New York was bad with rain and low visibility. Watch the exciting landing at JFK.
The newly configured Air France B777-300/ER has 48 Business Class suites, 48 Premium Economy class seats and 273 Economy seats. It features a privacy door in Business class. Row 1 and 9 has a massive footwell and extra room due to the bulkhead position. Air France’s new Premium Economy seat comes with a deep recline which is different from the current fixed shell design.
3 refurbished Air France 777-300/ER currently fly between Paris and JFK (AF22/15), Dakar and Rio with this new configuration. 9 more B777 will be refurbished by the end of this year.
Before my flight, I visited the Air France Operation Control Center (OCC) to see how my flight was dispatched. A rare behind-the-scenes discovery! The weather in New York was very bad with rain and low visibility. Our plane was on hold for 40 minutes before cleared to ILS approach on Runway 13L. Watch the exciting landing at JFK.

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@valerieblanks Жыл бұрын

The whole video is great but I absolutely love it when the gentleman comes to speak to Sam in Chinese, as he, himself, is a french-speaking Camaroonian! It really drives home the point that we are all brothers and sisters and that there is such a kinship in speaking each other's languages and enjoying each other's cultures. We should celebrate and enjoy the variety that we share within our human race and stop letting these wonderful things be used as tools to divide us. Sorry for the soapbox rant, but that brief moment in Sam's video really touched my heart.

@weremodel Жыл бұрын

I am a carpenter born in Arizona, work Seattle, helped to build a halfway house in Tobolsk western Siberia, speak Russian, Spanish, German and English. You are so correct. Nice input, not soapboxing.

@valerieblanks Жыл бұрын

@@weremodel Beautiful💕

@AllBikesGreatAndSmall Жыл бұрын

Not a soapbox rant. Agree with every word you said. We all need to be reminded of it sometimes.

@bobalto Жыл бұрын

I absolutely agree.That was an excellent idea to remind it to people. Thank you so much Valerie 👍

@howdan1985 Жыл бұрын

So beautiful 🗺 - That part was my favourite too and made me smile as I am English born in London but speak French,. Spanish, Russian, Italian, Portuguese and Arabic and regularly experience the friendliness and warmth of people when I speak with them in their own language.

@atiku_7776 Жыл бұрын

What I like about Air France is they operate one of the Major Wide-bodies In the World and have a record breaking Fleet of amazing Airbus and Boeing jets.

@peterrisbergs7156 Жыл бұрын

I like Air France but CDG is very confusing and transfers can take a long time. In four flights to CDG I missed the connection three times. 2-3 hours is the minimum. Oslo only requires 30 minutes.

@redademe Жыл бұрын

@@peterrisbergs7156 Paris CDG is in the top three in Europe in terms of traffic whereas Oslo gets two or three widebodies a day at most. Paris alone is home to over double the population of Norway. Your comparison is invalid.

@tymgames8307 Жыл бұрын

@@peterrisbergs7156 warsaw is also quite relaxing for connection. It is really small for a hub but still spacious

@ramilparagas6878 Жыл бұрын

There are many aviation flight reviewers/vloggers but only Sam has this level of access to all the behind the scenes action! Love it! Keep it up Sam!!!

@marilynantilla7968 Жыл бұрын

Agree.

@jacobdonovan737 Жыл бұрын

Because he’s paid for it and never really shows any of the bad elements of airlines.

@stuartlee6622 Жыл бұрын

Keep it up don't have to pay!

@maxsaviation9512 Жыл бұрын

@@jacobdonovan737I think is he showcasing an airline more than actually rating an airline

@pradeepkandage4814 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely yes

@DylanX0 Жыл бұрын

The people behind Sam, when he was reclining, were not happy at all 😂😂

@sirBrouwer Жыл бұрын

they were being surrounded with those pesky KZfaqrs. (you could see the other camera directly behind them) But it could very much be the case that Sam did ask first.

@TerryEbertMendozza Жыл бұрын

The backs of the seats are stationary. Only the seat itself moves so there is no reason for any person to be bothered. I fly AF 090 and AF 099 to and from Paris every month. Air France has a great business class product. Lately, my last two trips I flew in La Premier - I am now spoiled for life 😢. Oops I just saw what @sirBrouwer was talking about - Sam went back to Premium Coach for a moment 😂

@danielbraten2711 Жыл бұрын

At 9:13

@thememaster7 Жыл бұрын

Either that or they had the brains to recline their seats as well

@zoexyxo Жыл бұрын

Life is full of terrible moments. We have to deal with them sometimes.

@georgesboutz8080 Жыл бұрын

I was a steward for Air France for many years beginning in the 1970's, it is still a great airline!

@alexpablo1200 Жыл бұрын

I loved the African gentleman speaking Chinese to Sam and Sam responding back in kind..it shows a level of respect and intelligence..cultures connecting with language. Well done !

@random44937 Жыл бұрын

I guess by now every Airlines will come to know you and will alert their pilots and crews to ensure you are served well with the best service they can offer. You have reviewed so many flight services and they know that reviewers like you could help promote their businesses. Keep it up Sam!

@wagnerbejaranocarvalho9971 Жыл бұрын

Sam is the best publisher air man, eventhough he is flying economy, bussiness or first, his words ar not weak, and his opinion are respected.

@vinaddy4210 Жыл бұрын

The airlines will learn. a lesson of getting ready before seeing u

@chahal_s Жыл бұрын

Yes sherlock you've cracked the case yet again lol 😂 they pay and invite him actually

@Ben-ks5bm Жыл бұрын

He’s a paid shill, pretty sad really

@weremodel Жыл бұрын

@@Ben-ks5bm How do you know that Sam is a paid shill? Just asking.

@Peizxcv Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks Sam and AF for letting us look at the back operation of airline and airports

@davidh9844 Жыл бұрын

Air France has been a class act for years, and seems only to be getting better. Flew with them in economy about a year ago, superb flight, from the food, to the staff's attention, the condition of the aircraft, everything. Wish Delta would learn a thing or two from them!

@JPTech933 Жыл бұрын

Air Canada as well.. 10 hour flight and I had to pay for food, a tiny bag of chips $4 and a beer $10. A sandwich wrap was $14. Certainly very different from when I was a kid, flying isn't fun anymore.

@drewjamila3868 Жыл бұрын

Flying to where?? So the Paris-Rio route is now served by B777, before it was A330. You remember AF447? That was A330

@Timote 10 ай бұрын

@@drewjamila3868 Recents A330 are awesome, AF447 was in 2009.

@Lucas-iv6ld Жыл бұрын

Very lovely crew! Once (2016) I flew with airfrance going to Paris in economy class and the board service, the meal, everything was higher class than other companies flying in economy.

@gustavsmit23 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful interior design👌 Well done Air France🇫🇷👏

@yvesbresson7837 Жыл бұрын

I’m so impressed by how crew member are classy and love their job. Good hat to AF

@Yves_Ka Жыл бұрын

It is called "acting" in front of the camera!

@calvinfan6330 Жыл бұрын

Yea i think only singapore is know for their customer service

@interceptor8109 Жыл бұрын

Spectacular aircraft. The 777 300 ER is the most beautiful plane that exists

@antoniosoares2903 Жыл бұрын

For sure

@FelixCervantes Жыл бұрын

Awesome, I been flying Air France a lot lately. In November, I flew in business and things were starting to fall apart with some of the hardware. Love their food. Their bread is always the best!

@hans_jisungs Жыл бұрын

rainy and stormy flights are AMAZING

@CPAE Жыл бұрын

Sam : Good landing - Captn thinking : I just doing my normal job every day.

@wotan10950 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding! I think Air France uses both the 777 and 350 on the CDG-JFK route.

@andersonrodriguez8258 Жыл бұрын

Yup the 350 sometimes work at Tai jfk they haven’t send it for months they using the 777-200 instead

@supericeman1 Жыл бұрын

Nice Sam I love your travels and thanks for your dedication to aviation and airline travels!

@JC10005 Жыл бұрын

Wow, you are so privileged to get a back behind the scenes of a airline operation. Great work

@patienceisalpha Жыл бұрын

I always fly Air France transatlantic. Nothing beats them.

@lupo138 Жыл бұрын

Air France and KLM, very nice to get a peek behind the scenes. This give people lots of comfort seeing how professional these A ranked airlines work. Top job!

@LucyNelchael Жыл бұрын

Magnifique video , j’adore air france quelle élégance 💙🤍❤️ merci beaucoup

@Republic-Of-Me-Travel Жыл бұрын

@15:00 Sam gets flirty 😉 - nice to see a bigtime tuber just having a laugh and some fun with it. love yr vids!

@joehoward1266 Жыл бұрын

I love the air France livery

@annecy49 Жыл бұрын

Moi aussi, j'adore !!! I don't know why but when I see videos of AF planes flying, I can't help thinking it has to be the nicest livery!

@kevster1007 Жыл бұрын

I wonder how genuine these videos are as a representation of the service for the other passengers as am sure Sam gets the VIP treatment

@theteddybear4077 Жыл бұрын

That tech for the the dispatch center is actually so sick

@lemartip Жыл бұрын

Ikr...the one taking him around innit?

@bernardtan3639 Жыл бұрын

Sam, Thank You for sharing this lovely video. Nice comfortable Air France B777 New Business Class experience for you.

@franciskundukulangara7923 8 ай бұрын

How lucky are the crew who fly around the world in super comfort with excellent drinks and food meeting all types of people. ❤

@michaeljohnson1413 Жыл бұрын

Nice video showing the great experience of flying with Air France. Thank you Sam.

@marcogman8905 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. The graphics were really top notch. Access to the inner workings of Air France was just amazing. The inside of the plane looks absolutely beautiful. That business seating is really nice. The crew were extremely nice. Can't wait for the next video. Keep up the great work.

@nagasako7 Жыл бұрын

Air France 777 planes are so gorgeous

@EmbeeRen Жыл бұрын

amazing you were not scared of that stormy landing.

@jarkiiaviation4643 Жыл бұрын

Another enjoyable and wholesome flight review. Well done

@djbuckeye1417 Жыл бұрын

Sam, Your access is amazing and also so informative!!! I'm curious how you decide in advance where you will fly and which airlines to choose from. Also how you gain access to the pilots and cockpit and hear what they have to say and to see what they are experiencing with your cameras allowed inside is fantastic. But it doesn't seem you take enough time to enjoy your stops enough. I guess that gives you an excuse to come back to visit. Keep up the great vlogs! And Happy New Year to you!!!

@insakaba9807 Жыл бұрын

Love to see the point UK guys can't wait to watch their video of the trip 😉

@ashay1989 Жыл бұрын

I loved the fact that you showed how much it reclines at 9:10 of this video. I’ve never seen videos where the bloggers have actually showed the recline. Thanks for that!

@nine8three310 Жыл бұрын

The interior and product on this 777 is very easy on the eye and has a relaxing feeling to it.

@Yves_Ka Жыл бұрын

too much gre plastic

@Aleksandar6ix Жыл бұрын

All those little extras are the best parts of your videos!

@D-day-1996 Жыл бұрын

You have a Great privilege to fly so many times and see so many countries

@os4908 Жыл бұрын

❤ Air France employees are very well dressed

@perthfanny3017 Жыл бұрын

Their uniform is so elegant and their grooming really good.

@aznandyroo Жыл бұрын

Oh what a treat to see The Points Guy UK! Lovely review as always.

@PokhrajRoy. Жыл бұрын

7:29 WAIT WHAT?! It’s like my worlds colliding. Wow!

@bullfrog24260 Жыл бұрын

Good to see all the GEEKS on board ..

@Alex_Gordon Жыл бұрын

Air France, the best!

@horus808 Жыл бұрын

Air France is good, but cannot beat SQ,EK or QR. ❤

@pacmanc8103 Жыл бұрын

I would say the AF business class certainly beats EK’s and is on par with QR’s. SQ’s is a bit better although the footwells are a bit tight.

@ChrisKippenberger Жыл бұрын

love the multi formats, insights to ground crews. dif classes dif foods -- keep it going!

@AxlGlez777 Жыл бұрын

Dreamliner Aeroméxico atrás! ✈️❤️🇲🇽

@songiization Жыл бұрын

I would go for the "beef cheek" as well. Great choice Sam!

@paulinamiramontes3787 Жыл бұрын

The PGK!!! Love them and their videos are always fun to watch! Thanks sam for another great video🙏

@xrayromeo Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sam for the report :) it was a pleasure meeting you at the OCC

@AlexG31 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, the dinner looked amazing

@djquantems Жыл бұрын

Love you Sam, keep up the amazing work ❤

@eagleeye6986 Жыл бұрын

Mind-blowing 🙏 Thks Operations

@TheRareVideosXL Жыл бұрын

What a fantastic video and a great flight experience.

@howdan1985 Жыл бұрын

Wow Sam your videos keep getting better and better and better - I loved this one especially seeing the stormy weather and how you kindly complimented the captain on his superb landing. You are the BEST Aviation Vlogger on KZfaq by (air) miles.

@eraviation Жыл бұрын

The best airline ever 🇫🇷🥖

@donnadwarika6370 Жыл бұрын

Thank you always Sam for your always sharing your beautiful video

@A2dy Жыл бұрын

Points Guy UK and Sam Chui?! The collab we didn't know we needed!

@xvsj5833 Жыл бұрын

SC Great Content, Thank you for sharing your experience ✌️

@bobjes1000 Жыл бұрын

Thank you dear Sam for your kindness and nice video you made for all us to see and live these wonderful experiences... always ... love & blessings

@the_fitness_doc Жыл бұрын

Great video as always mate thanks for all your hard work on these videos

@tanatratt Жыл бұрын

I’m a fan of points guy too , Good to see both of you on this video!

@benelkinne9808 Жыл бұрын

Sam, thanks for showing the team who are mostly invisible, the traffic control and weather people as well as allowing the air stewardesses to speak freely with their wonderful accents and smiles. I'm sure the pilots were very well trained and experienced in stormy weather in the skies. The food looked great and hopefully was delicious as well. I guess you could say AF is awesome af. wait.. where did 'Sam' come from, Mr. Kai Sing Chui?

@irfanashraf3315 Жыл бұрын

Very nice video as always. Thank you Sam.

@robertkeenan7530 Жыл бұрын

I think that your channel is no longer a good source of what your average traveler could expect their experience to be but what is unique and nice about your channel is the behind the scenes access that you are able to show us.

@thinkpadx60 Жыл бұрын

the average traveller has no lounge access, long check in, economy seatings, stuck in the middle, cattle class food and long wait for luggage pickup on arrival and last to get off the aircraft. I wonder who wants to see that kind of a video :)

@robertkeenan7530 Жыл бұрын

@@thinkpadx60 I would. If I were traveling somewhere for the first time I would want to know what to realistically expect. That being said, I don't expect the get that information from this channel. I appreciate Sam's exclusive access and behind the scenes content. There are other travel reporters on youtube that I watch for a more realistic travel experience.

@Yves_Ka Жыл бұрын

Agreed. They either all know him or he interviews them so blatantly after telling the whole aircraft who he is and what he is doing there that they put on a show in front of his camera. You dont really think ANY flight attendant is going to even consider treating him like a normal passenger??? It has actually become a farce!

@antonypaterson2051 9 ай бұрын

Great review as always Sam. Your manners to the crew and to the lounge staff is really exemplary and it encourages me to do the same, and to ignore the tiredness headaches I tend to get tend to make me feel a bit grumpy on long haul flights. Thanks for that.

@BensonNyasae Жыл бұрын

Air France is my favourite European airline. Much love.💌

@Franeux Жыл бұрын

What a nice surprise to see The Points Guy in your video! So great to see Nicki, Sam and Liam! So unexpected! Thank you Sam for showing what flight dispatchers have to do, interesting position! Looking forward to your next videos!!

@proplayerudgudgpro8967 Жыл бұрын

Sam, I recommend you to make a video like “ Top 5 Business Class in 2023” . We like to watch it because so many people from us can’t fly “First Class” 😅. We need travelling with luxury seats and products. I hope you’ll think It.

@starburstcopy Жыл бұрын

It's so nice that you bumped into the PointsGuyUK and his crew. 💕💕

@MegaLmae Жыл бұрын

Remarkable access you are having these days.

@diannewi Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the tour of the Air France Ops Center, what a complex organization, with superb technology. Great look at the new AF business class. The hard product looks great in both Business and Premium Economy, not so sure about the food. AF business class food seems a step down from my personal favorite, Turkish. Thanks for another great Sam Chui trip report.

@hobsonp67 Жыл бұрын

I flew with Air France last year for the first time from Manchester to Barcelona as part of a package with NCL. I had to transit in CDG which has to be the worst airport in the world. Air France however we’re brilliant. Still serving complementary refreshments on short haul and they held the Paris to Barcelona flight back for all those stuck in the 2hr plus transiting in CDG. Great airline (and that from a Brit)

@annecy49 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir for your appreciation. I have flown AF three times in Business Class last year, two times in their A350-900 and once in their 777-200. The later showed its age compared to the A350, so I hope it will undergo the same refurbishment as the one presented in this video. Best regards from a Frenchman!

@charles1413 Жыл бұрын

What you being a brit has to do with anything?

@martingao1339 Жыл бұрын

Love the video! The weather this Wednesday was absolutely nasty in NYC… glad you made it!

@teresacatroppo2277 Жыл бұрын

Wow you got lucky to have the boys on the same flight with! I will have to watch their video as well!

@ThePointsGuyDepartures Жыл бұрын

Great to see you Sam! 🎉

@mrsingh9006 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Video THX Sam 👍🏾

@akhno9826 5 ай бұрын

Wow Air France seems to be really classy and way more comfortable, especially in economy class. I'll definitely consider that for my next trip plan

@bilare13 3 ай бұрын

Good luck kkkkkkk for me was a hell. And crew stupid, rude, they think if I dont speak french They dont give me any attention or food or water.

@akhno9826 3 ай бұрын

@@bilare13 yes I can tell now that their crew having turned bitter. As Air France renew its fleet it might be good considering doing it too with its crew which, at times, gives you that feeling they only stay there in order to get one day their retirement pension full rate... so exhausted from this job life you don't want to take any risk of disturbing them.. lol ! At least I didn't get a change of scenery from Delta or AA

@bilare13 3 ай бұрын

@@akhno9826 kkkkk. I never tried delta or AA and probably not soon. I hope try soon turkish. About air france in one I ask water to flight attendant and he deny, said dont have natural water. I complaim. And I dont speak french, even english I speak enough, but I have zero shy for talk and ask. Polite way of course kkk I try. In KLM For example I have good moments, a flight attendant and probably chief flight attendant was very kind and with attitude for help me, and try hard undestand me in my not fluent english. Everything work well.

@Michael-cv3wb 2 ай бұрын

@@bilare13 As a non US citizen, have you ever flown on a US carrier accross the North Atlantic. The crews treat you like you don't exist ..

@patriciafuchs5970 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating information. So much goes into insuring a seamless flight. Pretty good landing!

@PokhrajRoy. Жыл бұрын

I really missed your videos! It’s great fun 👏🏽

@themintleaf1778 Жыл бұрын

Behind the scenes are my favourite.

@joeweng6189 Жыл бұрын

Air France really got style!

@Funmap66 Жыл бұрын

SO interesting, you show us the whole story of flying ❤️

@kobhalt94 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see Anoushka and Nicolas from OCC 😉

@DanielSanchez-nj2oj Жыл бұрын

Awesome videos as always Sam...!

@teazerfemi Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this lovely video I really enjoyed watching it and a big kiss to Air France and her lovely team

@neonunderground5972 Жыл бұрын

This behind the scenes is fascinating

@guybordes6574 Жыл бұрын

Merci Sam Thank you for presenting Air France to your subscribers. I remember another video with the dancers from the Paris Opera dancing during the flight.

@terryhughes7349 Жыл бұрын

That command center has state of the art software. impressive.

@lin1363 Жыл бұрын

Wow intense landing music👍

@shahidalibhatti Жыл бұрын

hello mr Sam, what was nice flight and you asked about premium economy class ,those three friends young men , wao that air hostess ,green and blue color, amazing,pots of food ,vegetables was looking attractive.

@inayathkhan100 Жыл бұрын

We can see the Aircraft from the Control tower using rightClick context Menu in the Aircraft Software. What a Technology. Too good video, Thank you SAM!

@johann752 Жыл бұрын

Hi Sam , great relaxing video, i like to fly all over the World with you, all those beautiful planes and those beautiful interior, thanks for Flying with you, thanks for showing , greetings from the Netherlands 👍☺️