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Watch this video if you want to see what it’s like to fly Royal Jordanian’s Flagship Business Class product from Amman, Jordan to Bangkok, Thailand. We will explore everything about the experience in Amman, the lounge, boarding- and then everything about the flight itself. See if this is a worthy OneWorld carrier for your next trip!
🎥 In this video:
-Previous Video Recap
-Royal Jordanian Backstory & Routes
-Amman Alia International Airport
-Crown Lounge
-Boarding & Flight Stats
-Full Seat & Cabin Tour
-Two Full Meal Services (& Menu)
-Beautiful Landing Footage
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Fare Paid: $1036.00 USD (ATH-AMM-BKK)
Class: Business Class
Inclusions: Seat Selection, Lounges, Transit Hotel, 2x 7kg Carry On, 2x 30kg Check in
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↪ Video Chapters ↩
0:00 Intro to Amman
01:21 Nighttime Arrival
01:55 Amman Airport Layout
02:24 Crown Business Class Lounge
03:48 Terminal, Route Map & Travel Tip
05:46 Our Special Livery 787-8
06:32 Boarding
07:34 First Impressions & Seating Layout Graphic
08:12 Comprehensive Seat Tour
10:43 Welcome on Board & Push Back
11:40 Routing, Spool Up & Take Off
12:52 IFE Whoopsie
13:07 In Flight Amenities
14:19 First Meal Service w/ Menu
15:36 Bathroom Amenities & Nighttime Cabin
16:12 Breakfast Service
16:58 Approach & Landing in Bangkok
19:05 Taxi & Deplaning
20:22 The Flip Flop Score
This is NOT a promotional video. I pay for all of my flights and hotels (and I always tell you how much!) so I can be as honest and impartial as possible. I do not receive any special treatment that wouldn’t otherwise be publicly accessible, in fact, the hotels and airlines have no idea about my visit and that’s the way I like it!
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47 Comments
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Namaste
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Great review Kevin. The whole experience (without counting the transit hotel) feels very mediocre, RJ are more in the league of Sri Lankan Airways than a serious alternative . Also, fares are never particularly cheap and for award redemption, they typically charge ridiculous charge.
Try Iraqi Airways flights from Baghdad to Kuala Lumpur on their new 787-8 which start from 1st of Feb!
After the last few of your videos you have said how the layout of something resembles something else, most recent one was a robot. My contribution is that the airport looks like the starship enterprise 😂
I love the soundtracks on your videos, making sure it relates to the culture of the airline's country of origin 😍
Great video. Checked on prices for that flight, in a month's time – and was shocked. Oman Air, routeing through Muscat, would get my gig.
P.S. Passed through Stansted this afternoon. A good experience.
How do you attach bags on that level 8. The handle is so wide!
Fisherman's Friend Honey Lemon, a man of true taste! RJ recently had excellent J CAI-Australia fares through BKK onto CX/QF but I couldn't justify with the 2-2-2. It's fine for flights with carriers like SV in ME/Egypt but more than 9 hours or so… if I'm paying for J I want all-aisle. Spoiled I guess 🙂
Strong work in getting a sponsor bro. i’m heading to Boston on Monday from Heathrow on Virgin and will be looking out for the details and service you highlight for us all who follow you. 😊
I’m not sure what that looks like but definitely sounds easier!!
When I think of Royal Jordanian, I expected a scruffy hard product, but nice food and crew. Surprised the condition and maintenance of their aircraft is so excellent, but the food offerings being below par. If they could manage to increase the quality of the catering, they would be worth considering. Having been in Amman many times, I can understand that might be a bit of a challenge though. Thank you for the review Kevin and congrats on the sponsorship! Agree with the general sentiment here, you should have reached 100k subs already a long time ago….But quality over quantity, it will create a very devoted following in the niche you have created!
Hey Kevin. Love the content, as always. Just asking about the level8 discount code. Doesn't seem to be working for me… Used cut'n paste to make sure I was using the right one…
My wife and I subscribed dating back to your very first video. We do not comment, but we do “like” videos deemed informative. Today, we’ve agreed to change our view of your “non-sponsored” content. We’re melancholy over your decision. Unfortunately, going forward, you’ve lost our faith in true honest opinions regarding travel. So sorry, but you’ve elected for monetary gain over unbiased opinion. So much noise over a suitcase, really? Ruined it for these two folks from Wisconsin .
All the kevins😂😂. Your office full of Kevin’s can easily be protrayed like a mignion’s movie 😂😂. Love your sense of humour Wait. Insnt actually a mignon called Kevin ? 😊
Congratulations on your first sponsership. The entire segment is Kevin's style😄 mind you! You are one of the most hardworking person that I know of and I wish for you to break even soon and have a successful Youtube career doing what you love the most mind you! Film Kevin, Script Kevin, Boss Kevin gets a He He He Ha from me🤣 Hopefully not fired Kevin!
I really enjoy watching your channel Kevin and your reviews nothing like this on YouTube the channel will grow I’ve watched others and they’ve gone stagnant for years ,, ,peace and happiness on your travels,,,,
Nice flight review. The seats are outdated with zero privacy, the inflight service looks okay.
I’ve been addicted to your channel. Consistently great reviews and great clear speaking voice. Thank you!
Thank you Kevin. The way you pronounce Suvarnabhum Airport is very clear very Thai 😊😊😊
Royal Jordanian has the most elegant livery among all the airlines across the world ❤
At 16:34 was that a genuine cough? I am aware that you do not do live commentary. Just curious
Good honest review, the food seemed adequate, the sort of meal that was like a turn of the century meal in economy in a mid range airline. The plane looked good on the outside and the seats were OK, but the footwell seemed ridiculous.
Try Air India A350 LONG DISTANCE soon
Where is the price you paid for this flight located?
not impressed i wonder where these would rank with all the mid east airlines
Warning letter?? The should be grateful that you give them business, your video is fabulous! Thanks for providing such of excellent flight review, missing “The Hawaiianas”😉😉😉 After reviewing your Kangaroo Route and ambition travel plan I need to wish you great health for 2024.👍👍👍
Thank You ✈️
Royal Jordanian before Covid provided the Bangkok(SVB) route to KLIA, then KLIA to SVB before the direct flight to Amman, Queen Alia IA. The cabin crew for the BKK-KUL are all Thais except the purser, Captain and First Officer. Flight was 22.30 from KUL and then for the Bangkok bound passengers, we all disembark at SVB, leaving those bound to Amman to remain. All the crew members will then be replaced by another group waiting at the departure gate. Flight time was 1hr and 55 minutes. It was a short but great flight, food served was nice and the IFE was just the same that you described it. RJ also operated a BKk-HKG flight too. With RJ resuming flights from Amman to Bangkok this year and being a member of One World alliance, the route will again include the SVB – KUL-SVB- Amman route. The Thai crew members were always quick to attend to the passengers on board the short flight from KUL to SVB and hope that they will be back to KUL again.
Does this plane Royal Jordanian have economy class even first class?
Thank you sooo much Sam Chui!!!!! Love your videos and informative content. Keep up the great work!! ❤
Have already just watched your previous flight review report Athens<<✈>>Amman, and that grotty hotel., what a total dump. Amman to Bangkok flight review is awesome, your reviews are the real mccoy / the full monty., have not yet flown on the 787 but it's on my bucket list.
Hi, got your vids in the recommendation. This is the best flight trip report I've ever seen : why ? Because I love the animation you did (flight alt, taxi and more) !! Great idea
Just want to say a genuine thanks for your videos, i booked the Raffles hotel in Jakarta in feb based on your advice ( also to test it haha) Your style is very professional and you dont treat your viewer like they are 5 years old. I guess i have two questions you dont have to answer. 1. would you ever do a video about you like a get to know you better video 2. may i ask how do you finance these trips and is this your full time job. again you dont have to answer i understand.
I wish you all the very best for 2024 and safe travels
Ooo looking forward to your take on AC
Flew with them a month back from Jeddah to Detroit, even though they forgot to give my second meal, I still enjoyed and would fly with them again cause they're cheap, their crew is good enough for an economy guy like me and overall, it's value for money. I would prefer a better ground experience at amman tho. They only have 2 security points for transit passengers
Food looks shocking! I did AMM-LHR in November on a daytime flight and although a protracted affair, it was pretty cool when they came through with the buffet style lunch on the trolley.
Kevin, can you recommend me camera holder you’re using, please
RJ has beautiful livery but, an awful hard and soft business class product. Onboard crew are worse than any American carriers.
I love the livery of Royal Jordanian. Use to fly LHR-AMM-DEL with they use to fly to India
Go learn from Sam Chui how to be professional you not going to get well knoen if you keep this attitude you got no talent whatsoever and doing videos
worst review ever. apparently you're being unfair to RJ since it's not a western airline. I have one thing to say to you: rags to riches ! what a joke
Level 8 Voyager 20" carry-on in black (like yours) ordered, using your discount code. I was happy to see that it was priced in euros and that the shipping was included. I hope that means that it will ship from somewhere within the EU and that I won't have to pay any duty. I'll find out when it arrives. I had also been looking at Briggs & Riley, but they're more than twice the price, priced in British Pounds and shipped from the U.K. Not for me. Oh, and I enjoy your videos. I flew over 3 million miles back when I had to work for a living. I'm enjoying my retirement in Arcachon, France with the 3 dogs I brought with me from the U.S. I don't miss the 200+ nights in hotels and 30+ sleeping on airplanes. Occasional short trips with just a carry-on bag are plenty for me now. I am Platinum for life on the OneWorld Alliance, so RJ would work well for me.
Hi Kevin, do you find that lounge access is included in all your business class and higher tickets?
Another thought: like sneaker heads, do you have a room in your home displaying all the amenity kits you have accumulated? lol
I’m surprised towards this good review of RJA. I personally didn’t have a pleasant experience with them. I tried them twice and i didn’t recognize any improvement 😢. Old aircraft in both Paris to Amman & Athens and Amman to Dubai sector. Service is okay. Food is 5 out of 10. The seats are super cramped. I am still willing to try them in the future though. 😊
I wasn't impressed with this business class product – it's more like premium economy at best. A crew member banged on the bathroom door when I used the restroom, presumably to "hurry me up" in the hour before landing. The toilet lid also kept falling down on me which was disgusting. Fairly mediocre experience. The food was pretty good. Agree with IFE was circa late 2000s.