A DISASTROUS First Class Adventure with TAAG Angola Airlines from Angola to Brazil 

Yeah... they don't deserve to sell 'First Class' if that's the hard/soft product they're offering. Screams lack of maintenance and care.

You missed an enormous opportunity on this flight. Years ago we flew from Johannesburg to Rio...daytime. We left at about 10AM Africa time and arrived at about 2 PM Brazil time.The great thrill was flying over the Namib Desert at a relatively low flight level. I got some amazing photos...including one which you see the desert going right up to the green waters of the South Atlantic. One of my most memorable flights!

Good to see those shoes still rocking in 2024 ❤

I am Angolan and unfortunately i have to agree with you, Taag is not capable to keep the first class and even lot of Taag workers and crew agree with it, Taag is facing lot of problems and the last management was the worst, they came up with lots of bad measures that only got its situation worse, the new management is trying to save it, let's give them some time, but as to first class, let Taag just leave it for the strongest, because first class is service with high quality, it is a mockery Taag keeping on calling mediocre service as first class, a good business for us is enough. i hope they watch the video, read the comments and start working hard to change the situation.

Egyptair has never served Brazil with scheduled flights, though it did operate a few charters. Royal Air Maroc did serve Brazil on two different occasions. The first was Casablanca-Rio de Janeiro back in the 1970s and 1980s using 747s (and it was celebrated for excellent service back then). Despite São Paulo being the largest city and economic capital of Brazil, and by far the largest local market in the country, it lacked a large international airport of its own until the mid-1980s, when Guarulhos ("gwah-ROO-lyoos", similar to "Julius") was opened, hence the routing through Rio. RAM returned in the late 2010s using 787-8s (this time to GRU), but it suspended its flights during the pandemic and never returned. TAAG also suspended its flights during COVID, but it returned as soon as it could. Yes, the newer international Terminal 3 at GRU is flashier, but it was somewhat underdimensioned, and LATAM has had to move some of its international flights back to the larger but older T2, especially during the nighttime long-haul rush hour. Most Latin American and African airlines operate from T2 (Copa Airlines and South African operate from T3). Spain's Air Europa is also in T2, but Iberia is in T3. Since all domestic flights (other than Azul's, which operate from the very small T1) also operate from T2, and GRU is by far the busiest domestic airport in Brazil as well, T2 can be very congested and a nightmare at some times of the day.

Great video. I always enjoy TAAG Angola trip reports. Yours is tops!

The fact you applaud an airline for having first class speaks volumes.

I cannot wait to move to Africa and travel more in the southern Hemisphere. Ethiopian is Africa's giant by miles and I swear every month they're adding new destinations. I have family in Luanda and Benguela so I will look forward to flying TAAG when I next visit, hopefully in their new airplanes

Hope you will enjoy the country I was born and raised. If you are lucky on flights to Foz Do Iguaçu sometimes the airplane will fly over the "Cataratas Do Iguaçu" during the final approach and is a sight to see! Landing at Rio De Janeiro Santos Dummont is also an adventure on its own. Talking about Taag, they are trying to serve as a low-cost airline between South America and Europe, they offer really cheap flights from Brazil to Portugal. They are trying to change their strategy and work more like a low-cost airline that connects South America and Europe at least that is how people in South America see them. I can see that they could be a more business-focused airline as well, considering how big the influence of China is in South America and Africa, and since all Chinese airlines stopped operating in South American countries Angola could be the country to bridge this gap. Let's wait and see what they will end up doing.

Geez, what an exciting experience, LOL 😊. Good flight report, Patrick 👏

They asked you to be ready to fly the plane ? I'm dead lol

The alternative to the direct flight might be TAAG Luanda Johannesburg and then South African Airways Johannesburg Sao Paolo. The 2nd leg JNB-GRU allows the use of Star Alliance perks due to South African Airways being a Star Alliance member just like UA🇺🇲 and AC🇨🇦 in North America. Option 3 is TAP Portugal LAD-LIS-GRU Star Alliance perks in effect thanks to TP Skyteam routing is LAD-CDG-GRU useful for Skymiles owner. Looks like the same as a Korean Air Kosmo Sleeper Suite.

Well presented, again.

Video was informative and has funny quotes. I don’t want to give any of them away.

TAAG continues to be a last option airline. Their First Class is definitely waste of money.

Obrigada pelo vídeo.❤️‍🔥

Nice to see another African airline and destination be featured! Hopefully TAAG will get the same recognition as Ethiopian, South African and Kenya Airways. - Red

Patrick, you're the nicest person in the world. I would have had much harsher words for this abysmal level of service.

Waste of money for what could be seen as an arrogant, disrespectful and ridiculous offering. You were very kind to them but they deserved you going full Karen on them to get some of your money back. Embarrassing is the word for such filth and poor service.

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Very cool Porto-Luanda-Sao Paulo trip review. A very interesting connection.

Talk about a trip lol Happy New Year Pat!

I Havent Experiece TAAG Angola Airlines Jet.Great Video

Wooow that's a really bad experience! I can't believe their IFE was not working. That's terrible

Well, It couldn't be worse ………… DISASTROUS, ohhhhh my GOSH, they don’t have idea of what a First Class service is, not even the minimum they offered !!!!!!!

Amazing the difference between TAAG's first and Rwanda business classes, I know which one I would rather be on.

Dude too funny man, found this review very entertaining. 😎

Brooo , you got took 😅. You paid for “first class “ but ended up with premium economy 😂. They didn’t want you filming because they’re embarrassed of their product!!

Wow, they really hate their premium pax. Now I know where to send my enemies to...😂

SAA, South African Airlines, had a once outstanding, Blue Diamond First Class, which was legendary.

Did you know that you traveled on the oldest plane in the fleet, the two newest planes D2-TEJ and TEK have a much better first class and a much better business class but they only fly to Lisbon for the most part

11:31 taagazine got me 😂😂. It wouldn’t make sense in Portuguese tho cause we call it revista

Never had the pleasure of flying said airline but I have had the pleasure of seeing their aircraft out of the window of my planes at Lisbon and Johanesburg.Pretty hard to get a visa for Angola but I suppose as a transit passenger you don't need to worry about that.

So retro! Like going back to 1980s😂

sweet vid

The signature Chucks continue to live on 😊

Flew ANA F SFO-HND RT in October. Packed both directions.

Really enjoy your unique videos. Why didn’t you do a stopover in “Sao Tome”?

Only the outside layer is required for pressurisation. The inside layers are for extra safety and insulation. However, it should be fixed for sure.

I'm always so intrigued by these lesser known airlines, what a mess of a flight and the boarding process! I'm still a bit gobsmacked they had you hang around for so long instead of boarding first. I assume the newer planes are really nice, though.

That glass looked filthy

As an angolan, I am too familiar with this poor service, poor quality of a company. I'd rather buy a more expensive ticket from TAP, Air France or Lufthansa to Angola, than to use TAAG. Yeah, unpatriotic I know, but I've been through the worst experiences imaginable with Taag. At least your flight was in 1st class.. Imagine the service in economy.

Did you book this through TAAG's website? I can't seem to find this route.

It's wild to see that huge 777 landed in the relatively tiny Porto airport

Are those Composite jacks (Red White Yellow) on the seat for input or output?

It’s funny, I left a negative comment on this video, for some reason, after watching another video regarding how bad were most African airlines, I disagree with that and left that comment on your video, I apologize, obviously deleted the comment after I realized my mistake. Sorry. This is a great video and i think it is Ok to give a try this airline and another one too, leaving a honest review definitely help the airline to correct their weaknesses and become a better competitor with other better airlines. I also subscribed to your channel.

Actually the date that marks Angola’s independence from Portugal is the 11th of November, not the 4th of February that is concerned with an uprising that took place in 1961 that then led to the colonial war fought between the Portuguese army and the Angolan forces that wanted their country to become an independent nation ✌️

11:44, Really? No way. It's almost similar to Jet airways, the IFE TV, remote, USB and universal power outlet is not working and outdated cabin. Angola airlines needs a refurbished cabin on the old plane.

At 4:09 is a Second Cup Coffee Company. That's a Canadian franchise. I didn't know they had overseas locations!

I really like TAAG Angola’s livery design tbh. Nice video!

We look forward to see air Algeria a330 business class and covering the new terminal

You traveled on the day that I arrived at Luanda lol😂😂

Nice to know you’re a pilot too. Are you certified/licensed to fly commercial big birds? Curious.

This is a business seat installed in a first class configuration. That's it. The only compensation is the feeling of this empty cabin like a private jet. I remember the same experience on a SAA flight with the cockpit door let opened for a few minutes...

Funny how I just saw this plane earlier today flying out of Porto

A Second Cup that far form Canada.....that's awesome

Appreciate the objective review minus the hijinks and fake drama of some of the other youtubers, which just makes them appear spoiled and petulant.

Loving the video so far Pat! I also recommend you flying Stuttgart to Dubai on Eurowings’ a320neo with no ife!

Taag relies on state subsidized fuel to keep prices low, I think their strategy is continuing to be a low cost flagship of sorts. I think it's crazy, but some Brazilians and Portuguese consider a layover in Luanda on their way between those countries to save a few bucks.

TAAG is an adventure, actually, last year, a TAAG plane disobeyed Guarulhos' ATC command and almost caused a collision with a GOL plane

1. This is not first class. It is business class on a bus if that. 2. There are airlines who have fired the entire crew when RU-vidrs make negative reviews on their airline. So I too would had asked you to stop filming. This video while it leaves a negative review is very nice about it. I’ve seen RU-vidrs complain about arbitrary things like they are King Charles. All that said. Good video. I enjoyed it.

What aircraft do you fly

TAAG flies to Havana as well; a biproduct of Fidel's military support, for their civil war.

Oh my dream holiday to Angola! After Syria and north Korea.

If nobody ever flies with them in first class, how come there is so much wear and tear in the cabin? Wow. That's way worse than my absolutely worst premium flight experience so far on SCAT (yes, that's the Kazakhstan airlines name, verbatim). I thought nobody could outdo them in the crappy hard and soft ptoduct category, but TAAG managed to do the impossible.

Thats a true reviewer there 👌 better than Josh

Boston would make sense - great for Northeast connections, large Portuguese-related population in the area

Angola became Independent from Portugal in 15/01/1975 and not in 1973 as you mention. Fun fact: Taag was banned to fly to Europe from 2007 until 2010,and you wonder why?!!!! Remember the broken window that you mention. What is the problem with a Crack Window on a Comercial Boeing 777 when the other 323 Windows are ok. My friend, that's how Angola works. Unfortunably for their poor people.

You sounded so disappointed that there was no lotion in the lavatory. So whiny! Amazing the cabin crew was able to put up with you!

Housekeeping needs a toothbrush to get into the nooks and crannies.

That "First Class" are worse than most "Business Class", especially those seats are old.

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Your video title was dramatic for you, Patrick. Yet, it's still less dramatic than the typical titles from Josh Cahill and Nonstop Dan. It was really nice hearing about how you're respectful of other passengers by doing what you can to not disturb them...unlike, well you know!! 😜 If TAAG is to partner up with a U.S. airline, they will have to certainly step up their game like Aeroflot had to years ago in order to join Sky Team. Time will tell! Patrick, once again you are able to criticize with tact and balance and without being a Drama Queen. Thank you again for that, unlike other vloggers such as....well, you know!! 😉 Nice job overall once again. 9.775

Hi there! Please do South African Airways (SAA) next.

Thx for the report, was always curious how those crappy african airlines operate but I will never fly with them

Out of all of it, I’m struggling to wrap my brain around the concept of two cabin crew firstly, having a problem with the sole first class passenger moving seats-particularly given that several things on the seat he had weren’t working or stopped working… And secondly these two cabin crew, despite all of the extensive “people skills” training they received, felt unable to deal with you on their own and felt the need to drag the captain (I presume that he had the four stripes on his shoulders at least) out of the cockpit to give you a telling off! Okay I know technically the PIC is responsible for the aircraft and everyone on it, but I always thought that they’re only brought out of the cockpit to handle unruly passengers. Even then that’s usually on the ground. During flight many airlines are reluctant to have the captain deal with an unruly pax because one punch to the head incapacitates said captain. lol I have several questions about the details of that incident.

What is your setup for filming ?

Very nice airplane interesting TAAG Angola Airlines the African Aviation industry. The B777 is a great plane all airlines.

Oh no, February 4th is my birthday and I have an airport in Africa! Haha, thank you for another interesting, awesome and enjoyable flight report. The B777-300ER departed from Portugal looked very clean and that was a very good first impression of the airline. The airport at Luanda looked so similar to the Departure Hall of Addis Ababa Airport. The boarding looked very disorganised. The First Class seats reminded me of Asiana First Class in their B744. Due to charging your item, you were being scolded by the pilot, hope they did not blacklist this kid that kept switching seats on their plane... African Aviation is picking up with first construction of new airports, then upgrade their airplanes with new seats, this will attract people like you, me to fly them. This is still an unpolished airline that Air China, China Eastern shall help to train them up. Be safe and looking forward to your next flight report.

South African Airways also flys to Guarulhos

Given Angola's robust economy, the country could support a flag carrier provided that it offers a competitive product. Looking south to South Africa: 1. The country is teetering towards failed nation status. 2. SAA has been having financial difficulties for years. With that, TAGG eclipsing SAA in the midterm is plausible.

Do a video on Imelda Marcos Airways.

that's only the plastic cover on the window,.... you alerted the crew for that? lol

TAAG First is usually scandalous cheap. Cheaper than most business classes. So it’s a really good deal.

You also could transfer to Air France

Comparing TAAG and Emirates is at least bizarre… especially taking into account a prodigious price difference

I have never found any lie-flat seat comfortable in first or business. The ones with the dedicated beds might be good, but I have never had that experience.

Very nice video but what a company

i'm confused,is this business or first class,because there's some difrence,if it is business it's just ok ,be honest with you i like this old seats better than the ones they're using nowadays,this class should be exemplar clean ,,and seems like it's a bit used and not to clean,have a nice flight!

That footrest looks like its made out of Fozzie Bear!!!

You just hope the non-seat critical equipmente is well maintained and it doesn’t plunge in the middle of the Atlantic.

I’ve always applauded you on always finding nice things to say about a flight but you might have been too nice on this one. I’ve ridden in trash trucks that were nicer.🤣

WOW cool travel vlog! TAAG Angloa Airlines? ---> very brave. Sorry to hear about your terrible experience. At least the lounge looks nice! "TAAGazine" I LOVE IT!!! LORD that cabin is NASTY and the service terrible! Cracked window? Screen not working? Temperature of Satan;'s BUTTHOLE!!! It was NOT worth the $$$ ....

Se isso aí é a primeira classe, fico imaginando como será a classe econômica.... Uiuiui!

01:17 In 1973, Angola was still Portugal. Year of Independence: 1974

It suprises me that 15 years ago a flew Taag and nothing changed. Shame…

Good on you for giving TAAG a try Patrick! Fascinating review of an airline I'm not looking to fly anytime soon🤣

Oh dear …. Great video Patrick - I hope you didn’t actually pay cash for this abysmal flight experience - that was a “frittata “ they served you for breakfast by the way … I felt a bit sick after watching this 😝

It's so hard seeing TAAG collapsing like this, many years ago when the 777 were new taag was great. Nowadays non of their flights have working infotainment systems. The crew is shit, they don't speak a sentence of English, for christ sake...😅

They should come to Newark we have lot's of Africans in New Jersey