15 Hours in World's Best Business Class
Summary
TLDRIn this detailed travel vlog, the hosts embark on a luxurious journey, flying from Los Angeles to Doha in Qatar Airways' renowned Q Suite business class, which offers an unparalleled experience with a double bed for couples. After a 15-hour flight, they spend 10 hours in the world-class first-class lounge before a short flight to Abu Dhabi. The video showcases the premium amenities, including a private suite with a double bed, a wide range of entertainment options, and exquisite dining. The hosts also share their personal travel history, from budget backpacking to indulging in premium travel experiences made possible through strategic use of miles and points. The narrative is interspersed with their experiences in the opulent first-class lounge, featuring a private bathroom, shower, and quiet room, as well as a visit to the impressive indoor garden, The Orchard. The vlog concludes with their arrival in Abu Dhabi, reflecting on the memorable and comfortable journey they've had.
Takeaways
- 🛏️ The Q Suite by Qatar Airways is considered one of the best business class seats, offering a unique double bed configuration for couples.
- ✈️ The Q Suite has been in service for seven years and provides a luxurious flying experience, often compared to first-class accommodations.
- 🌟 The trip from Los Angeles to Doha is a 15-hour journey, followed by a 10-hour layover in one of the world's best first-class lounges.
- 💳 The travelers have been utilizing miles and points to afford premium travel experiences, starting their journey with a strict budget and leveraging credit card rewards.
- 📈 They initially redeemed almost all their points for economy flights to extend their travel time, but have since experienced various luxury class flights.
- 🎁 The business class amenity kit includes high-quality items such as perfume, lotion, lip balm, and a natural spray, although it lacks a comb or brush.
- 🍽️ In-flight dining is a highlight, with a multi-course meal that includes caviar and a cheese platter, showcasing the premium service in business class.
- 🏨 The first-class lounge in Doha is described as a luxurious experience, with high-end amenities, restaurants, and private quiet rooms that feel more like a hotel than an airport lounge.
- 🌱 A visit to the business class lounge and the giant teddy bear at the airport are must-dos when in Doha, adding to the unique travel experience.
- 📚 The travelers have a history of documenting their adventures, starting from a basic budget and working their way up to premium travel experiences.
- ⏱ Despite the comfort and luxury of the Q Suite and the first-class lounge, the travelers admit to struggling with sleep due to the excitement of the experience and the desire to make the most of their time.
Q & A
What is the Q Suite that the travelers are excited to try?
-The Q Suite is a business class seat offered by Qatar Airways that is highly regarded as one of the best in the sky. It is notable for offering a double bed for couples, providing a high level of comfort and privacy.
How long have the Q Suites been in operation before the travelers' experience?
-The Q Suites have been flying for seven years before the travelers' experience as mentioned in the script.
What is the travelers' strategy for affording premium flights?
-The travelers utilize the miles and points game, applying for numerous credit cards and saving up millions of miles and points to redeem for premium flights.
What was the longest business class flight the travelers took before trying the Q Suite?
-The longest business class flight they took was from Nepal to the US in Qatar business class, which was one year before the Q Suite was introduced.
How did the travelers feel about their first-class lounge experience at Doha?
-The travelers were extremely impressed with the first-class lounge at Doha, describing it as not feeling like an airport lounge but rather a fancy museum with high-end amenities and services.
What is the name of the indoor garden at Doha Airport that the travelers visited?
-The indoor garden at Doha Airport is called The Orchard, which is a 100,000 square foot tropical garden built inside the airport.
What was the duration of the travelers' flight from Los Angeles to Doha?
-The duration of the flight from Los Angeles to Doha was 15 hours.
What is the amenity kit provided in the Q Suite?
-The amenity kit in the Q Suite includes items such as a perfume, body lotion, lip balm, toilet spray, branded socks, an eye mask, and earplugs.
What is the travelers' opinion on the Surfshark VPN service?
-The travelers are grateful to Surfshark for sponsoring their video and allowing them to have a more comfortable flight experience. They describe Surfshark as the best VPN on the internet, highlighting its security features and the ability to access new content libraries.
What is the reason the travelers decided to try the Q Suite?
-The travelers decided to try the Q Suite because they heard it could be almost as good as flying in first class but often available for a fraction of the price.
What is the name of the business class lounge that the travelers visited in Doha during their layover in 2016?
-The specific name of the business class lounge is not mentioned in the script, but it is described as having a large indoor pond and being a memorable experience for the travelers.
What was the duration of the final flight from Abu Dhabi to Dubai?
-The final flight from Abu Dhabi to Dubai was 1 hour long.
Outlines
🛫 First-Class Experience with Qsuites
The video script begins with the excitement of experiencing the Qsuites business class seat, which is highly regarded and offers unique features like a double bed for couples. The narrator reflects on past luxurious flights and introduces the journey from Los Angeles to Doha, with a layover in a top-tier first-class lounge before the final leg to Abu Dhabi. The script also delves into the creators' background, starting with a modest budget and leveraging credit card rewards to fund their travel adventures. The focus then shifts to the luxurious amenities and privacy of the Qsuites, highlighting the seat configuration and the anticipation of experiencing the seat's comfort and service during the 15-hour flight.
🍾 In-Flight Luxury and Amenities
The second paragraph details the in-flight experience, starting with the provision of pajamas and a comprehensive menu for drinks and food. The narrator expresses satisfaction with the seat's spaciousness and storage options, despite limited personal item space. A tour of the suite's features is provided, including the large tray table, extensive entertainment options, power outlets, and a 'do not disturb' button. The paragraph also mentions the amenity kit, which is appreciated for its quality items, although the absence of a brush is noted. The script concludes with gratitude towards Surfshark, a VPN sponsor that supports the channel and allows for more interesting content by enabling cash flights when good deals are found.
🍽 Exquisite In-Flight Dining and Lounge Experience
The third paragraph describes the luxurious dining experience in business class, with an emphasis on the high-quality food, such as caviar and a variety of gourmet dishes. The script also praises the airplane's bathroom facilities, which are described as lovely with good lighting and space. The narrative then shifts to the first-class lounge experience in Doha, highlighting the exceptional service, luxurious surroundings, and the challenge of deciding how to spend time given the numerous amenities and offerings, from high-end shopping to a tropical garden within the airport.
🛏️ Comfort and Sleep in the Air
The fourth paragraph focuses on the transition from dining to sleeping during the flight. The crew's offer to make up the seats into beds with mattress toppers and pillowcases is mentioned, along with the provision of additional pillows and blankets to enhance comfort. The narrator reflects on the passage of time during the flight and the decision to explore the first-class lounge before sleeping. The experience in the lounge is described as overwhelming, with high-end amenities and a reserved quiet room that feels like a hotel room, complete with a private bathroom and shower.
🏞️ Exploring Doha's Airport Attractions
The fifth paragraph details the exploration of Doha's airport, including revisiting a business class lounge from a previous visit and exploring The Orchard, a large indoor tropical garden. The script highlights the convenience of being inside security and the variety of high-end shopping options available. The narrative also touches on the struggle of choosing between resting and making the most of the first-class lounge experience, leading to a decision to stay awake and enjoy the lounge despite the desire to sleep.
✈️ Final Leg to Abu Dhabi and Reflections
The final paragraph describes the last flight to Abu Dhabi, emphasizing the luxury of having a full lay-flat seat for a short one-hour flight. The script mentions the continued indulgence in food and drink, despite the late hour. Upon arrival in Abu Dhabi, the narrator reflects on the overall experience, expressing exhaustion but satisfaction with the journey. The video concludes with a teaser for the next part of their adventure in the Middle East and a humorous note about a flat tire and the challenges of travel.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Q Suite
💡Business Class
💡Miles and Points
💡Amenities
💡Lay-Flat Seat
💡In-Flight Entertainment
💡First Class Lounge
💡Surfshark VPN
💡Travel Vloggers
💡Credit Cards
💡Layover
Highlights
The Q Suite is considered one of the best business class seats in the sky, offering a unique double bed for couples.
The Q Suite has been in operation for seven years, providing a luxurious flying experience.
The Q Suite can be booked at a fraction of the price compared to first-class seats, making it an attractive option for luxury travelers.
The Q Suite's C configuration allows for a more private feel and alternates seat directions to maximize space.
Seats 1F and 1E are ideal for couples as they are side by side and can be turned into a double bed.
The Q Suite provides pajamas, a drink menu, and an extensive food menu for passengers to enjoy.
Amenities include a large tray table, personal TV with various camera angles, and a 'do not disturb' button.
The business class lounge offers a luxurious environment with a variety of high-end services and facilities.
Surfshark VPN is highlighted for its security and ability to access new content libraries by changing virtual locations.
The first-class lounge in Doha is compared to a fancy museum with high-end amenities and services.
The lounge features a unique indoor garden called The Orchard, inspired by Singapore's Changi Airport.
Passengers can enjoy a full meal and white tablecloth service even on a short 37-minute flight.
The Q Suite experience is described as living up to its reputation after seven years of service.
The traveler's journey from Los Angeles to Doha to Abu Dhabi is highlighted for its luxury and comfort.
The use of miles and points to secure luxury flights is discussed, as well as the strategy behind it.
A memorable experience from a previous flight is shared, emphasizing the personal impact of travel.
The traveler expresses excitement about trying the Q Suite after hearing positive reviews.
The traveler humorously discusses the challenges of trying to sleep in luxurious layover lounges.
Transcripts
guitar Q suets are widely regarded as
the best business class seat flying in
the sky in fact it is the only business
class seat that offers a double bed for
couples which I am pumped about they've
been flying the sky for seven years now
so it's nothing new but it'll be Karen
I's first time ever trying the Q suet in
the past we have flown in some of the
best first class seats in the world
including the Emirates Game Changer
Suite Singapore suite and even Eddie
hods the residents but we've heard that
the Q SS can actually be almost as good
as flying in first class but often times
it can be looked for a fraction of the
price so we are super excited to see how
this journey Stacks up against some of
the best flights in the entire world as
we fly 15 hours from Los Angeles to Doha
where we'll spend 10 hours in one of the
world's best first class lounges before
finishing our journey with a short
flight from Doha to Abu
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Dhabi if you're new here our life hasn't
always consisted of fancy first class
flights even though many people in the
comment section have speculated that
we're trust fun kids that is
unfortunately not the case we started
this Channel 8 years ago when we had
$35,000 saved up and the plan was to go
travel the world until the money ran out
and I hesitate to suggest this but if
you really want to you can actually go
back and watch the adventure from day
one but just be warned as far as camera
work and editing goes it was a rough
start car's not really into the whole
vlogging thing before she has coffee we
were totally making it up as we went but
that playlist will be linked below it's
called start from the beginning if you
want to watch camer shy baby version of
Karen Nate that's your place even though
we started on a very strict budget we've
always been a little fancy when it comes
to Flying because I've been playing the
miles and points game for years now so
before we left to go travel I had
applied for 22 credit cards and saved up
over 2 million miles and points and uh
we're obviously still playing the miles
and points game now but that first year
we redeemed almost all of our points for
free economy flights because the goal
was to stretch it as far as possible so
we could stay on the road longer I
explained all of this at McDonald's in
Bangkok on a tray it's kind of become
like an iconic video it's really bad we
earned 25,000 SBG points but during 2016
we splurged on one business class flight
you see before we left to go travel we
both sat down to make our original
bucket list and at the very top of my
bucket list was trekking to ever space
camp I don't know why I just thought it
would be the most epic adventure ever
and even though she wasn't convinced
Cara agreed to go on a twoe hike where
we had to burn Yak poo to stay warm the
trip ended up being epic we have
lifelong friends from that trip it was
amazing but at the time to thank her I
decided to burn a large stash of our
miles and points on the longest business
class flight we had ever taken flying
from Nepal all the way to the US in
Qatar business class that was one year
before the Q SS came out but picture
this two broke Backpackers who counted
every single penny who had just
completed the biggest physical challenge
of their entire lives being put on an
airplane for 12 hours where all the food
and drinks are completely free let's
just say we made the most of it and and
to this day it lives in my head as one
of the best flights of our entire lives
so needless to say after 7 years of
waiting we are so excited to finally get
to try out Q
[Music]
sweets we made a quick stop at the
quantis business class Lounge for a
glass of champagne and then it was time
to head to the gate that is going to be
our home for the next 15
[Music]
hours thank you so we were watching our
first time on guitar last night and I
believe this is where the happy day
originated let's see if she still got
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it I feel like I've
got this is crazy for business class
beautiful business classes I've ever
seen Marvel this is just as good as I
hoped it would
be the C configuration in Q sues is
super interesting because right now
we're facing backwards so we're going to
be flying backwards the entire time and
then the next row faces forwards and
then they alternate and somehow that
allows them to put way more seats in the
plane but it also gives you this super
private feel we chose seat 1 F and 1e
which are the first two middle seats in
the plane and the reason we chose to
face backwards for the entire flight is
because the seats that face forward have
like a bigger divider in the middle and
these are right beside each other so
they're made for flying together so when
they turn these into beds it's basically
a double bed both of our feet have to go
in these foot Wells but outside of that
there's pretty much nothing separating
yes it's almost like the Singapore Suite
almost it's always a little painful to
give up the Window Seat but to be able
to sit side by side for the next 15
hours was totally worth it and if I
can't have a window seat then a tell Cam
is the next best thing I'll pull up the
other angle on my screen and
the wow is you even working
out
no no that one looks small this one
looks big just yeah
cheers also have a choice of Champagnes
in business
class double cheers they've given us our
pajamas which I'll be putting on a St
after takeoff we have a drink menu and a
food menu to look at I'll open our
amenity kit once we take off in addition
to giving you a full
tour So
Co not the sest take off but we're
appreciating this together we just sat
on a train for 96 hours I bet we could
do the same thing with the spite of we
being
honest you're so right just keep doing
laps around the
world okay we are officially at cruising
altitude they've brought us our
beverages that we ordered I got the Aged
Bordeaux 2014 plus some roasted salted
nuts okay I just have to say it they're
not warm they're not warm nuts our
flight attendant has not come by to put
this back down yet this had to be raised
for take off it can even go up to here
actually I would think that this would
make it feel like a lot more crammed but
I still think this is one of the best
most spacious seats I've ever had on an
airpl so we'll push this back down for
now and just pretend this isn't here
okay so starting in the front of our
suite we have obviously so much light
room but I will say as far as storage
goes for Purp personal belongings
there's not a ton of space personally I
would prefer it this way it's just very
open technically you're not supposed to
put stuff on your foot rest during
takeoff and Landing but I snuck a few of
my things on my foot rest there's so
much counter space up here and there's a
little hidden cubby over here where
there's motion sness bag noise
cancelling headphones they given us a
water bottle oh wow that's the prettiest
water bottle I've ever seen and you can
fit a few other little things up here
above the footrest we have the tray
table which has a hidden button beneath
it it took me a while to figure out how
to open it and then look how gigantic it
is we'll put that away for now oh you
have to press the button to put it
back it's not that hard you just grab
the button you pull it out and then you
grab the button and you push it back in
I'm pushing the button and it's not you
do
it wow that was so hard above the tray
table we have the TV I don't know how
many inches it is but it feels like one
of the biggest TV we've ever had lots of
fun little features on it like all the
different camera angles that we showed
during takeoff lots of good movies can't
wait like I think I could watch at least
three on this flight beneath the TV we
have the USB port number one and an HDMI
port so if you your computer and you had
movies downloaded of your own you can
plug in your computer and watch your own
movies on the TV or you could use it as
a second screen if you're working and
over here we have an actual outlet and a
second USB port above Outlet there's
another little storage space where I
have my phone and look at all of these
buttons I've already pressed all of them
and the first one when I pressed it
turned red and it said d and d and I
started I was panicking that I pressed a
panic button turns out D and D just
means do not disturb but when it turned
red it was kind of scary then there's
this like eating position and apparently
they want you to have really good
posture when you eat cuz when I pressed
it it just moved my seat to be straight
up and down
there's like a lounge button it just
reclines where your eyes are perfectly
in line with the
television obviously there's a lie flat
button where the seats lie completely
flat and the flight attendant have told
us multiple times whenever we're ready
to go to sleep they'll come do turn down
service and turn our seats into beds so
very much looking forward to seeing that
process the next button is near and dear
to my heart because Nate was so excited
on our 20 2016 flight when we had a
massage button I haven't turned them off
in 6 hours I actually don't know if it
works oh wait I feel
it kind of working um I have a little
light right here a little coat hook the
remote when I first saw it I thought it
was going to be just like really old and
clunky but I was surprised to see this
pretty much the size of like a cell
phone let's talk amenity kit top three
best reasons to fly a business class I
out this is by
dip perfum Perry um it comes in a box
which is the first I think I in number
one we have fresh lotion for the body
does it say for the body it says for the
body oh it's so nice wow I'm going to
put this actually all over my body next
up we have nourishing lip balm which I
have nourishing balm for the
lips next we have E de toilet
natural spray like a toilet spray surely
it's not poop
spray people are going to take you did
that on purpose but I promise you did
not it smells so strong too last but not
least socks branded eye mask and
earplugs everything in this amenity kit
is lovely I'm very excited about it all
but I have to say I'm a little
disappointed because there's one thing
that they don't have and that is brush
back in 2016 I opened my amenity kit and
they had this really fun brush that
folded in half it was comb on one side
brush on the other side and I kid you
not I still have it real quick we want
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light obviously it's not a real candle
because we're on a plane but what
a great Vib Setter I mean this changes
everything I've just been served an
unexpected am Mo BGE of lobster with
caviar I think this is the first time
that we've ever been served caviar in
business
cross it's no imran's first caviar but
I'll took Good Start since I pointed out
that the nuts were cold I needed to
point out that the bread was
B I don't know what thank you I'm
starting with the Arabic Mesi spicy
hummus olives shashido peppers and feta
honestly if this was my meal I would be
happy but this is just the beginning
there are few things more relaxing in
life than settling in for a nice meal
and a movie on an airplane where you
have no internet connection and just
relaxing I'm finally getting to watch
Barbie after all the hype oh scandalous
the beginning of nearly 15 hours of
eating and watching movies
can I use my
hands wa what of the best things I've
ever had on a planet beautiful thank you
grilled tofu with vegetables and sweet
sour
sauce do I have any to say it so we both
pre-ordered the vegetarian option I will
with the Asian Caro of Oriental which
turned out to be a paneer curry with
rice and maybe a lentil
doll the pineer you're jealous aren't
you no hold you got to get the piece of
paner though cut it in half you feed me
cut it in half well you just feed me all
right you ready no yeah you ready
smaller no smaller than that I won't eat
all that three 2
1 I get the pen a I feel like I'm in
India for the desert of course we both
went with the cheese platter which like
everything else was absolutely
delicious this bathroom is lovely The
Mirror Has these beautiful lights and a
makeup mirror in the middle typical sink
and toilet but so much space and there's
even a window in here there's a baby
changing station a full length mirror
hello some lotion and this spray is
actually supposed to go on your
face unlike the perfume I used
earlier and now it's finally time to
change out of my clothes and into my PJs
we have these drawstring Navy pants a
gray top with a lined v-neck that's a
first they even include a bag for you to
put your clothes while you're wearing
your jammies big fan of the PJs and the
frro oh my gosh they even have
toothbrushes in here and
razors so we came and offered to make
our beds and that consisted of putting
this little mattress topper thing on top
of our seat and then they added a
pillowcase to the pillow that we already
had at our seat feels very nice we also
each have a cute mini pillow and then we
have a blanket
ooh I like the like it a lot this brings