How I Flew Qatar Airways A380 FIRST CLASS Cheaper Than Economy 

£1100 for that seat to Australia is absolutely incredible value for money. I would pay that in a heartbeat

“I don’t know what the difference is between this $300 wine and wine you get from a box” 😂😂😂 Then he mixes it with coke 😂😂

Noel breaking industry practice once again! First using black light on flight loos and now taking showers in first class lounges wearing his glasses!

if you can bribe your way into an airport just imagine how „secure“ this airport and things like luggage screening etc. actually is. That is very concerning

They should have a machine out front. You put in a US $20 bill and it gives you 10 bribe tokens to get you through the airport!

I have worn glasses but not in a long time since I got my eyes fixed. But if memory serves, you typically do not wear them in the shower. 😂

I just cannot comprehend paying $18,000 for a ticket to Sydney. I realize it’s first class, but even then. That just seems ridiculous to me.

Showering in glasses is the ultimate iconic moment since I started watching you Noel! Never taking mine off now thank you! 👍🏻😂

Hi Noel, Just wanted to say thank you. I am a very nervous flyer and I have got off a few planes in the past (or even refused to get on them) before we took off. I have been binge watching your videos back to back and it has really helped me to calm my nerves. I just got back from Cancun and despite the flight being 10hrs I was completely relaxed and (dare I say) I actually enjoyed the flight and looking out of the window. Thank you. P.S.: Plane was 787-9 Dreamliner, Airline was TUI. The flight was in their premium cabin

It is not a "misdemeanor." Misnomer is the word you want 🤣

During a flight in economy from Orlando to London, a child behind me screamed and cried the entire flight. Since that day I have flown business and 1st class. I don’t have as many holidays as I used to, it’s life choices I guess…… Each to their own 😊

Man, that was a great tip! I had budgeted for a trip to Japan later this year, but by going via DUB first, for the same price I was prepared to pay for a direct flight from LHR I can get tickets in business. Definitely going to be worth it for a 13 hour flight!

29:45. I always book flights from Budapest, Oslo, Cairo, Bangkok, Jakarta, Manilla. The key is to choose a city with a large pool of flyers who don't fly business.

OMG!! I experienced the same locked door (at 0:50), at the Cairo airport during my trip this Feb. I had to then go back to the terminal-1 and then out on to the streets and push the cart all the way to Terminal-2. This was one of the most unorganized international airports. When I landed from Luxor, there was a sign that said all international flights, so I went in there and sat there for an hour before realizing that I was in the wrong terminal for my flight. No proper signs and none of the security guys speak english. 😕😕

Your videos are some of the only RU-vid videos left that I can watch the full length without getting bored. Good job.

I remember flying to Qatar on their 747 in 1997. We landed at the old airport which was of course VERY different. The Qatar I worked in back then is unrecognisable . Another great video Noel 😊

32:38 lemon, high end way to present it - some fish restaurants in London do it too like Chamberlains in Leadenhall Market .. so no pips can escape the lemon too! You squeeze the lemon, don't unwrap it.

Thank you for the Qatar flight video. I usually fly Emirates when I'm in that part of the world, but always wanted to fly Qatar airlines just for the simple fact. I love their livery. You made my decision a lot easier. Thank you.

It's refreshing to see content creators like you who prioritise substance over attention. Your videos are insightful, well-researched, and always leave me wanting more. Keep up the excellent work!

Airport security taking bribes, very worrying. I wonder what they would not see if the price was right?

I looked for a round trip from Munich to Sydney first and then from Cairo and the difference is astounding. Even with a sort of ferry flight from Munich to Cairo, it's almost 50% cheaper. I'll keep that in mind when I next visit my cousin down under.

Hey Noel Caviar is best with blinis (that was the small round one) and a little creme fraiche. The lemon in the bag (more a net than a bag) is there so you can squeeze it to drizzle some lemon juice, for example on the salmon :)

Great review Noel! I must say i liked how you were so excited to have a large loo all to yourself! You always add a lot of fun to your reviews and it's a pleasure watching! Take care and safe travels!

Yet another great video Noel Love how your attitude never changes no matter who you deal with. No snobbishness..good lad 😊

I'm glad you're reaping the rewards of your hard work with your content, especially the fact you've moved to Texas with your family to live the life you'd dreamed of. Well done mate.

Glad I'm not the only one who loves the A380! :D Sadly due to being a vulnerable adult on SSI, I can't really fly on my own and no one I know is willing to fly with me, but the A380 is on my bucket list to fly on someday, even though it's unrealistic, so I live vicariously thru you everytime you go on one lol. Now do the Qantas A380! :D

you really deserved this experience after watching some of your low cost flight videos. i cant believe what you paid for this flight that's a steal! I'm glad you didn't cook in the heat and the private loo review was awesome. Great video Noel, and as usual i can't wait until next Sunday.

Love your channel, been watching for while. You never throw your good fortune in viewers faces, remain humble, grateful with Yorkshire humor intact, thank you. From Sheffield UK

Hi Noel, The lemon in a bag was so you can squeeze it without getting seeds. The whole experience was top notch save the very beginning. I want to take this trip. I've flown around the world many times and always enjoyed flying business and first but hated flying economy. It's so uncomfortable these days. One of the nicest flights I had was on SAS which has kind of a bad rap but their business was lovely! Thanks for all you do - I want your job!!!!👍👍👍

I flew with Qatar Airways in 2008 from London Heathrow to Columbo Sri Lanka via Doha. Both flights were on Boeing 777s. Really lovely flights even in economy. That was back before the current Doha airport was built

Love the new 4k camera. So much clearer. Excellent.

Can we all appreciate Noel’s ‘yas queen’ 20:53 great video!

I did Qatar with my wife in the Q-suit from Atlanta to DOHA. on the A380. That was a 14 hour flight. Then another 5 hour flight to the Maldives in the Q-suit. We loved it.

You do make me laugh Noel - 'smashed down into Sydney' , cracks me up everytime 😂 Cool to see the Qatar A380 first class cabin, thanks

I love your sense of humor and how you take everything with a grain of salt. It is what it is and you roll with it. Thenks and keep it up!

Noel, you are the first person I ever heard of leaving the specs on in the shower 🤣

For 18k I would expect personal attention from Akbar Al Baker.

$18,000 and no privacy in the first class cabin 😮

The Qatar boarding and exiting music is EPIC! I always look forward to it and it always sticks with me

The small, circular item in your bread basket was a blini. They are the traditional "bread" to put caviar on.

By the way, the lemon is in the bag to trap the seeds and pulp. 😂 The soft flatbread for the caviar is a blini.

I was fkying alone for the first time and i had a layover flight in Hamad airport I walked around everywhere and ive got a mini map of that airport in my head

3:00 love that airport sound I also hear that same sound at my airport

When you mentioned "Four Candles" I just had to go and watch the sketch again... 'oes, 'ose, Os... 🤣

Your First Class "cabin" definitely needs some sort of door covering, even if only a curtain.

You are a gift to humanity, Noel 😆❤️

That video is just minted Noel. Class, keep doing what you’re doing

35:12 Just shouted out NOOOOOOO! when you tipped in the coke to the red wine 😂

Those loos are the same ones that Emirates use as the shower suites on board their A380’s. The layout of the aircraft means the loos at the front of the upper deck are huge. Even BA has extra large loos at the front of their A380 upper deck!

I wonder if the APU was out of order? If it wasn't it seems inexcusable that they can leave the passengers and crew to endure that heat!

lovely video noel i love watching all the flight episodes keeps me going when im bored- keep it up!

@9:50...... Oil is a hell of a drug! Cheers Australia Noel. Love your uploads.

Hi Noel I had a similar experience last year when I flew business class on a return ticket thatcwas way cheaper than regular ecconomy class priced ticket from Manchester to Clark via Doha. In that case I flew at mid day and arrived at doha the next morning at midnight their time after an 8hrs flight. I really recommend Qatar Airways as they are a really good airline to fly with.

Great video Noel.👍 I flew SQ many years ago on an A380 SIN-FRA and they had big problems with a/c system to the aircraft, before pushback and the first 30 minutes of the flight it was well over +40c onboard, we had 2 medical emergencies before pushback, I thought I was going to be one of them, hellish it was!!! 😳 Like the nice big bog onboard good for putting your PJs on.🤠 Plus come you gotta like caviar its class, I will swap you some fish n chips for some fish eggs anyday. 🤣

Very random “yaaaas Queen” 20:54 love it🤣🤣🤣

Excellent post - I've watched several of these over the past few weeks but today you sold me with some excellent advice. Subscribed.

My experience of Cairo was that my passport was checked no less than 7 times before reaching the aircraft and my bag was scanned and searched repeatedly. One guy placed my bag on a scanner belt and then decided that I should pay him money for the service 😂.

Welcome back to 🇦🇺 Always happy to have you in our country ❤️ Thanks for explaining how you get cheaper tickets for your flights ✈️ Looked like an awesome flight, except the boarding, but glad you got here in one piece. Hugs from Adelaide mate 🤗

Great video. The red wine you were drinking sells for over £200 a bottle in the UK.

Loved the Noel Philips wine review!

That ground experience seems awful. Needing to bribe folks, yikes.

Great video again! Happy Fathers Day btw! Hey-another airline vlogger I just watched was given a terrible time trying to board Biman Air at Dakkar,or something. The Bangladesh airline accused him of being a liar or a spy and denied him boarding, despite having all the proper documents and everything .They were screaming at him and threatening. It was frightening. He filmed it thank heavens. He was reimbursed for his ticket and apologized to, by the main office. But a little too late. That was so scary. It happened to Rory. You should watch his video . I'm so glad you made it through ok❤

Dear god, after that choice start I'm glad things picked up massively Noel! Thanks for the spin!

You really put the joy in travelling. Next time I go somewhere I'm going to try to channel your upbeat attitude. That was positively luxurious! The loo was the size of mine here at home.

The business class on the 787-9, even though looks much like Qsuites, is not called Qsuites by Qatar Airways because it's a bit smaller than the ones in the A350 and 777.

Completely agree with being flexible on where you travel to save money. I'm not beyond switching terminals, switching airports, switching carriers, etc., if it means saving some money. I am currently booked for a direct flight IAD - CPH. I could have saved money connecting through CPH to HAM, but the train back to CPH was more than the savings. I'm always looking for those kinds of deals when I'm booking. My favorite trick is flying between major hubs, but connecting through a very small airport that both hubs serve on separate airlines. Back in 1998, I saved 100 USD flying DFW - ORD but with a stop in Des Moines.

Wow, someone said something nice about Jetstar! It makes you appreciate flying on other airlines.

What a treat, Noel!

How come every time I look up 1st class flights its ridiculously expensive?!

I flew Qatar business once from Sofia to Casablanca on a really good airfare deal. Sure it was the longer way around but the other airlines (via Europe) were charging more for economy, than Qatar was charging for business, so it was a no brainer. Plus it was overnight so i got to sleep as well.

Nice to see Noel, especially as I’m flying Qatar next week, up front too on the A380. Although not quite in the first two rows, I will however be visiting the on board bar so it was nice of you to show that, thank you

what a coincidence! I just flew with Qatar Airways myself. very nice and international staff and good food! very happy with my flight

I appreciate Noel's willingness to experience travel from multiple perspectives including different classes of travel, and I also love the great travel tips. Why pay more if you don't have to? Separately, did he go into the shower with his glasses on? I suppose that's one way to clean them.

Thank you for a really entertaining video Noel. I loved your commentry and funny comments.I am flying business class with Qatar from Philippines to Dublin in 4 weeks time and looking forward to the journey. Keep up the good work.

Thank you for sharing!

It absolutely amazes me how air travel and seat configurations have changed so much since the 1980's onwards. These 1st class areas are like 5 star hotels on wings, I'd never have foreseen this back in the day. However I'd give anything to fly on a VC-10 / TU-154 / IL-62 / DC-8 now !!🙂

It’s funny when Americans (i’m American) say they flew “First Class” on 2 hr domestic flights 😂

Sitting here absolutely starving watching Noel tucking into his first class dinner, man oh man my chops are watering, great post and thanks for the advice on getting better seats on long haul

Love it! Keep up the great videos, want to meet you Noel one day!!

I’m on an A380 in a few weeks and also upstairs. But I’m in cattle class, but still excited to get on one of these monsters. Been on a few Jumbo jets in my time and keen to see how big these 380’s are. Egypt is a place I enjoyed travelling around but the bung’s you have to splash is crazy. North Africa is rife for it.

Yeah, that's a major welcome to Cairo. I was there not too long ago, and I recall our tour representative doing the same thing. But thanks for taking the aircraft breakdown in stride. I used to hate it when people got angry about that stuff. It's not the crews fault, and we are essentially suffering with you. I don't know how Qatar's pay structure works, but in the US, when similar happens, we aren't getting paid to deal with it. In fact we could be losing pay. But also too, while you were baking up stairs, I have to wonder how the people in steerage, I mean coach were doing with probably 300+ people down there. I also have to wonder why they didn't turn the packs on. The APU could easily cool the aircraft down.

Thanks for these amazing videos Noel 😁

Fantastic content as always.

😂😂😂. Loved this review. Noel we love your reviews because you are and act just like you are in real life. The shower scene with your glasses on and then mixing $300 wine with a glass of coke! 😂😂😂 anyway happy you are back on an A380 and that the flight was great. Loved Qatar airlines. They are very good if not the best out there. Was very puzzled to see that the plane didn’t turn their auxiliary unit on to get the AC going during the long delay…?!? Maybe it wasn’t operating thus the only way was to get engines going in order to cool the Beast…. Safe travels and look forward to the next episode. Cheers

Great video Noel. I went to several flight comparison sites to try this trick as you suggested. I selected Eygpt to Sydney on various dates in the year for 1st class but all the prices were from £11000 to £18000!!

Good video! One question... showering with your glasses on 😂😂😂

Just a couple of days until the airliners convention Noel! I’m stoked haha, it’s been since Orlando 2009 since I’ve been to one

You were lucky they had a spare plane. We got on a Qatar Airways A380 in Sydney about 5 years ago. It was broken too. They tinkered with it for about 3 hours, then offloaded us all and sent us home. They eventually found me a seat two days later, which totally disrupted our travel plans. No compensation of any sort, of course.

You know you’re in Egypt when you are bribed just to enter the terminal

Another fun one Noel! Thanks!👍🙂

Thanks for the info. I'm gonna book that one for sure. Love first class ♥

Showering with glasses on? I have never tried that.... 😂

Noel Have you tried cathay a350 business class I heard it was awesome

Yep, great flight despite the delays. Welcome back to Australia Noel.😊😊

Another great video! Thanks. The windows are small, yes, you can't really see much, I suppose...but I could probably put up with that in all that comfort 😊

The lemon in a bag is provided so you can squeeze fresh lemon on your fish without squishing out seeds. And, I'm no wine connoisseur, but I'm pretty sure you're not supposed to mix a $300 wine with coke! Heathen!! 😅

"Don't book flights from London" Couldn't agree more. Based on this, I was looking at an Air Canada flight from London first class in October this year, approx. £1700, booking the same flight but coming via a connecting flight from Dublin, almost half price at approx. £900. Same flight, same class, but adding a flight on from Dublin made it almost half price. I'd have had to make a connecting flight from Glasgow so to go via Dublin is very much worth the additional faff. Absolutely bizarre pricing!

Haha Noel the door in the lavatory is the Avionics bay! Good you didn't open it, once opened the flight deck get a message/alert that it's been opened....well atleast they do at my airline EK 😆

25:52 Refreshing reference to the Two Ronnies, love it!

$4 is worth 123.44 Egyptian pound. To the briber What an adventure!!