MOST CONTROVERSIAL PLANE - CONDOR's NEW AIRBUS 330neo BUSINESS CLASS! 

Cabin crew at condor speaking: Very sorry that the service wasn’t as fast as it should be! This is not the standard for our service! I can only imagine that the crew might be new on the aircraft (especially since we are recruiting lots of new people for our company). This can result into slower service I suppose! Thank u for your nice review!

I was very impressed with my one experience on Condor from Anchorage to Frankfurt back in 2007. The pilot said that he had some flex in the schedule so did a lap of Mount McKinley. I think it's great when pilots do little things like that to show their love of flying as the passengers really appreciated it. The food and service was also good on the flight.

I love the new liveries! They remind me of the late great Braniff's "Flying Colors" liveries which were a massive departure from the standard liveries of the time and which are still gorgeous by today's elevated design standards. I love also how they have brought the stripe theme into the cabin as well. Absolutely brilliant!

In Germany, Condor's aircraft with the stripes livery got the nickname "Ringelsocke" which means in English stripy sock. Not everybody is exited about it and so I am not. I like the heritage livery more, but I admit it had been the livery when I was in my 20ies in the 1980ies and heading to Ibiza for fun. About the service, Josh got it right: The common Condor passengers are typical middle class tourists, maybe not the kind which flies Ryanair, so no drunks or guys starting the beach party already at the airport, but like he said: In their normal life, they never would have a chance to fly business class. So for this once in a lifetime, daddy opened his wallet very widely and fronted some money. Just let them have the fun. By the way, I am one of those, though my days in cramped Econmy are over; I always fly Premium Economy now. That suffices totally, though mostly the Premium Ecoonmy seats are located over the wings, blocking sight to the ground. Anyway, a great review. Keep up the good work!

I love the Condor livery! It certainly stands out

This Condor business class is definitely miles ahead of Lufthansa. Direct aisle access for all seats, beautiful color scheme, great food. Lufthansa has got none of that currently.

Love the Condor stripes. Great example of truly innovative marketing. True Deutche Cool, rather than the typical 'ist cool, ja!' so many Germany companies try which is always a bit awkward. Oh, and Condor is a great airline, too.

I had a nice flight with Condor to middle America onboard of their 767-300ER. Old Cabin, very little legroom, old configuration. Even went on one of them DC-10- 30 back in the days... Every time i felt very safe with Condor, and experienced great cabin crew....👍

I love that livery, its colorful and boldy and invigorating. A nice break from all the drab and plain liveries

Josh, we just took Condor Business from Frankfurt to Seattle. We loved the new seats, and my wife loved her extra space seat at the bulkhead, especially not having a cubbie in lie flat.

I have to say that the new livery is really good and different. I would have liked to have seen the Condor Name more prevalent than it is, even if it was placed on the tail. Also it may be time for the Condor logo is changed, I understand that the connection to LH may be part of the reason BUT they’re not connected now. It’d be interesting to see if they WILL change it.

Last year I flew with them from Palma de Mallorca in business class on their 757-300! I love the plane and the flight didn't cause anything to change my mind about it at all. The crew was great and friendly. Only drawback was the lack of any entertainment on the one hand, but on the other, it was the way a 757 used to be configured, so I really don't want to mark it as a complain. And it gave me many opportunities not to stare on a screen, but look outside and catch the beautiful scenery of the Alps passing below. I was reminded on a van trip a year earlier, seeing the same scenery with for wheels safe on the ground.

Boiled egg in an Eierbecher in the morning is what a German makes happy!

Hey Josh, since you are going to Australia, try out the Fokker 100’s that are still flying around for Alliance Airlines and Network.

Dear Josh, I really wanted to take a moment to tell you how much I appreciate you and your dedication to giving us quality content. I am a bit of avgeek myself but got distracted by drugs and alcohol. I recently got clean and sober and your videos inspire me to stay that way one day at a time. So simply put, thank you! ❤

I like the new livery. You can also say what colors you flew on. You can try to fly them all like a collection!

I flew business with Condor from Vancouver Canada to Frankfurt. The plane was only one week old. Due to my sciatica, they upgraded me to the window at the front. It was luxury. Like a suite for myself. I am very impressed with this airline. The price was good too CA $ 3700.

Thank you for the video, I really enjoyed it! I had the opportunity to experience the Condor Airbus A330-900neo myself about one year ago on a flight from Frankfurt to Seattle on my way to Sacramento. While waiting at the gate to board in Frankfurt, the agents made an offer to upgrade to business class. I went forward and asked what the price difference would be from premium economy to business. When I heard the cost, I immediately said, "Ill take it!". I was very impressed with the business class seats and service. The crew was amazing! I had flown about four months prior to that flight on a Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco and was very dissapointed with that whole experience. I am so glad that I decided to give Condor a try on my transatlantic flight!

the “or watch adult movies in the middle east” was so uncalled for but I loved it 😂

I love Condor's new striped livery - it looks so cool in my opinion! 👌The seat looked quite comfortable, though it was a shame it was not cleaned properly. I do agree the crew were quite slow at serving people, but that is something to work on in the future. I am really looking forward to your summer tour Josh! Keep up the fantastic work! 👍

The staff took a day off ( for Ramadan ) but the issue is still on Condor for not having adequate cleaning staff available is some are on vacation or taken days off…

The aircraft was not cleaned because it is Ramadhan and most people do not feel like working? That excuse is untenable. I have lots of respect for diversity and multicultural societies. However, jobs should be respected not only because they provide one's pay check, but also because society expects everyone to do their bit for the human species to live in harmony. Religious beliefs and practices do not justify sloppiness, mediocrity, or failure to turn up for work. If one cannot deliver results at work, best they ask for leave or quit the job. No one is indispensable!

This is undoubtedly one of the best channels I've found in recent times, great content and reviews. Keep up the great work Josh! ❤🤞

Yep, same experience here in Singapore. During fasting month a lot of people take leave/ off or are given less strenuous work duties. And the rest of us non Muslims had to pick up the slack at work . Thanks for noticing

I love the new look livery. Its different and stands out from the crowd. I can see why some might not like it but i love it.

It's so impressive how Condor can rise up again and again with its service. This is just a small national holiday airline but nowadays it gets so much attention worldwide. Remembering the hard times in their youngest history, neither after the bankruptcy of their former owner Thomas Cook nor during the pandemic they left their customers or partners alone, but provided extra support when they need it most. I'm so glad how lovely you talk about Condor and even if you found some critical facts, this must be a big honor to them and a kind of payback to their hard work to grow out from the last crises. Sadly, their new investor didn't just help them to modernize and founded a new sister that destroyed their good image in just one season. Hopefully they can grow out stronger from this own made crisis, too.

I had the most beautiful Condor flight with the DC 10-30 "Silberling" from FRA to CMB.

Are gate upgrades cheaper than online or check in because once at the gate there's obviously no opportunity to visit the lounge?

liked your explanation of the audience in a leisure flyer. And I agree, the stripes livery is a real marketing gem.

You really gave a fair review despite the food (fish) was dry and you had a dirty seat. I imagine next time you fly this airline it will be much better. Can't wait to see your summer tour. Safe flight home.

Condor's colorful liveries are the best thing I have seen since Braniff's flying colors back in the day.

I swear you’re the travel vlogger I love to hate. 😂 I think you can be unreasonably picky at times but I agree with your “call it like it is”approach to life. I got to give you that. 😂

We are flying condor from Toronto to Frankfurt this week and are excited to try it. We like trying as many different airlines as possible, and are hoping that the business class is going to be awesome.

Hi Josh! Great video again! Trying to decide which airline to take from the west coast of Canada to Europe next year, and Condor's A330neo is definitely high up on the list to try! Thanks for another great review and taking us all along.

Some very cool insights even for frequent flyers. Great job and thanks!

I remember when I was a kid plane spotting at LHR ...We always looked for Condor as they were so rare back in the 70,s And I think they were a Charter airline back then?...I am sure I flew from GTW to PMI on a 707...

Air Canada making a cameo while you’re talking about the 747 lol. Also, condors livery, certainly caught my attention. The first time I saw it in Vancouver. I was like “WTF is that”

Well, it's certainly a striking livery. The planes remind me of an ice block called Cyclone sold out here in Oz. So much food. I wouldn't be able to eat more than the starter for dinner, there was so much. Great review as ever. Looking forward to seeing your reviews of your trips to reach us down here.

looking forward to my business class flight on condor Nov. 25 to Frankfurt! Thank you for the video. Looks AWESOME!!!

Thank you Josh for the review of Condo business class on the a330neo. I am flying in 2 weeks Seattle to Frankfurt on my way to Oslo. Business on the way out and premium economy on the way home. I’m looking forward to the upgraded seat and appreciate your thorough review!

I absolutely love the stripes theme and the blanket. Such a goood and fair review

i was lucky to get an upgrade and be seated in the very front of the business class which has business premium (first?) class seats which are wider than normal business class seats. it was really great. and i even got pyjamas :D everything was super clean and new in 330neo. And the warm meal I got (I think it was the weal) was probably the best meal I've ever got on any airline.

Thank you for your thorough review. Especially about how they upgrade to unfilled business seats. This video is really helpful in making a decision to try Condor's business class.

What an awesome airline! Lack of spotlessness aside...I would fly with them every chance I get!

Heading for Australia, you need to add Bonza and Nexus, Nexus being a new airline with their first flight in July 2023.

great video again. I have to say I will always love condor bc i have flown with them since i was little

I am in love with the green livery and with your new hair!

Love the paint jobs, reminds me of Braniff.

great review, I will be checking Condor out !

I will be flying Condor 330 900 NEO in a few days between Athens to Cancun. But my first flight from Athens to Frankfurt is with Aegean continuing with Condor. Does someone know if one should make check in at Aegean or in Condor at Athens airport ? Thanks

Thank You Josh! Well done! My wife, new baby and I will be flying to Frankfurt in Business Class on the A330-Neo on Friday and this was very helpful. Prost!

Thanks for the good review! My opinion on this livery is amazing. I´ts just something else. I hope to see this livery in Vienna.

Love Condor and there colors. Thanks for sharing this !!!!

15:40 I have been on the A330neo from FRA to SEA and back. What I find a little discomforting is the bedding. Size is okay. But despite the topper given everybody it still felt a little hard. Maybe I am too old but I wished it would be softer. As to service I got the typical German treatment. Being a tough German too I could take it. But being a frequent visitor to the US I also like the US service a little more.

Great review, thanks for sharing!

Thanks for this, twas much needed. What do you advice, upgrade online before departure, at check in or at the boarding gate?

I really like the idea of shoulder straps as well as lap belts.

Yipes! Stripes! Condor's got 'em! Love the boldness and color choices.

do they fly to south america? I don't think so, maybe seasonally, but I could only find partner airline flights...they have some to Central America / the Caribbeans.

I love the cabin and their new liveries great review great channel.

Great vid Josh..Love that new Condor livery.

Hi Josh, May I ask How much did you pay for this ticket? I might have missed it, but I cannot find it in the description.

Nice one! I like the livery!

I saw that exact plane taxing into Frankfurt when I was returning to Edinburgh from my most recent trip to Germany made me feel just a tinge of envy that I was going on an old LH A320 😆

The stripes remind me of prison clothes 🤣

I love Condor, I’ve flown then 4 times in the past 23 months, no problems losing bags or cancelled flights. The cabin crews have been helpful and friendly. It’s nice not to have to connect with with other flights in order to get to Frankfurt. I can fly nonstop from PHX to Frankfurt and back.

*HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOSH 17 JUNE!* Oh, I enjoyed the Condor video, too.

oh man the livery just hurt my eyes

Looks great! Some leisure carriers are often surprisingly good in terms of service. Makes me miss my favorite leisure airline from the past: Martinair, before it became a cargo-only airline. Thanks to them I got to fly on the A310, MD-11 and 747-200. Those were some very memorable flights as a kid in the ‘90s to places like Mallorca, Antalya, Heraklion etc. I do wonder sometimes how Martinair would be these days if they were still a leisure carrier, and perhaps not in the hands of Air France/KLM. Maybe they had gone the same path as Condor, or maybe they ended up as just another European soulless low-cost carrier. @2:49 When it comes to punctuality, it makes Deutsche Bahn no so German anymore 😂

Hey josh nice to see you back, happy flying ❤

Seems very nice and chill. Now I have to try them.

How did you purchased the ticket?? Website aint working

My favourite is Southern Air Charter on Bahamas - guys are running planes like taxi or bus drivers. It is so hilarious 😆

been loving your vidoes man!

I see you frosted your hair Josh! Pretty rad!

I love the crazy striped livery, just makes me smile 😀

I love the stripes on the planes!! They look like flying peppers mints😂

I personally love the livery but I can see why others don't like it. I think it's brilliant from a marketing perspective, it's a very distinctive and bold livery that makes me think of beach chairs. Everyone knows what airline it is when the plane flies by, and probably can guess where it's going

I've always had good experiences with Condor. Plus, I absolutely love their new liveries!

I just flew Condor Business class from Frankfurt to JFK. The service was attentive and constant. As a vegetarian I could eat about 90% of the offerings without requesting a special meal. My only gripe was the boarding process. It's every man for himself.

14:53 the fact that they cleaned it during flight was top! I have seen the last 30 years terrible things onboard whereby nothing was cleaned during flight. Adult full diaper? Wet seat full of piss? Vomit? Used diabetes needles?

I’m currently in Germany with my wife visiting her home flew here from Los Angeles on Lufthansa’s A350 my first Lufthansa flight and it was a decent flight

As a Brit, I’m flying with Condor with my family from Frankfurt to LAX Premier Class. Looking forward to their service as it can’t be be any worse than BA? Thank you for the great review 👍

Loved the new design language. Thanks!

I hadn't realized they brought the stripe design to the interior as well, what a different design but in a world of plain and simple, this stands out and it appears the service does too!

Lufthansa service is far from perfect, but when it comes to the speed of service they are crazy fast. Wheels up = meal is served😂

Condor Flight attendants are very very rude...... Had a medical emergency back in April tried to alert a flight attendant who shouted for me to sit down until we landed, the seat belt sign wasn't even on....

Condor is a budget airline, 26% LH, that offers business class. They always did but I like the new version better. 👍🏼

It's always a great Saturday morning waking up to a new video by Noel Phillips little brother

6:20 josh being josh

Amazing content as always.

I liked the livery!! Eye-catching and masterstroke was, having different colours as stripes. First time visual I had in mind was that of a king snake 😅

I would suggest that the new Condor scheme comes from the WW1 German Flying Circus fighter Squadron? Similarr to American Airlines using the 1920-30s U.S. Army tail style. Like the blond streaks. Just subscribed. All the best.

They did a great job with the new cabin for Economy and Business Class. Where they missed the mark is the premium economy. It is nothing more than an extra legroom seat. The most annoying part is Google flight search when you filter by premium economy and Condor pops up with these extra legroom seats. Similar to Delta a little back when they marketed their extra legroom seats as premium economy before they put in proper seats. As an uninformed person searching for a better seat you can be met with surprise stepping on to the plane.

I love the look of those planes. Reminds me of the old days of Braniff International. My favorite airline of all time, which really dates me. But they were never confused with American, United, Delta, etc. As always you're kind and respectful of the crew. Great review again. Stay safe.

A330/N is my joint fave big bird. Great review 👍👍

Hi Josh, great review, could you do another review of Condor on the 330neo in about 18months time to see if they fixed up some of the problems you encountered on this flight?

I love this livery. and you recognize it even when you only see a small part of the plane. Thats the reason why they put "condor" small on the fuselage.

I think it looks sooooooo cool... very creative livery... each plane in the same fleet is different...

Josh, did you book business or accept an upgrade offer after booking? How much €$£