{"id":409493,"date":"2024-09-28T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-28T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/?p=409493"},"modified":"2024-09-29T16:28:08","modified_gmt":"2024-09-29T20:28:08","slug":"austrian-airlines-b767-b777-business-class","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reviews\/flights\/austrian-airlines-b767-b777-business-class\/","title":{"rendered":"Review : Austrian Airlines B767 and B777 | Business Class | BKK-VIE-YUL"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A one-way ticket between Bangkok<\/strong> (BKK) and Montreal (YUL) with a stopover in Vienna<\/strong> (VIE) costs 60,000<\/span> Aeroplan points in economy class and 87,500<\/span> Aeroplan points in business class (pricing between the Pacific and North American zones, in the 7,501<\/span> to 11,000<\/span> mile range):<\/p>\n

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Lufthansa Group airlines (Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines<\/strong>) tend to release last-minute seats to Star Alliance partners. These seats are then offered at an excellent price in Aeroplan points. <\/p>\n

This Austrian Airlines<\/strong> flight was particularly special for me, as it was my very first experience in business class<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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Check out our tutorial at the end of this article<\/a> on how to earn Aeroplan points, whether you’re reading this from Canada, the U.S. or anywhere else in the world.<\/p>\n

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At Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi airport and with your business class ticket, you have a choice of four lounges<\/a> before departure (or more than a dozen if you have a Priority Pass<\/a> or DragonPass<\/a>). Austrian Airlines flights depart from Terminal 1. <\/p>\n

Personally, I visited the EVA Air and Turkish Airlines lounges. Both are quite small and not particularly remarkable, but I still preferred the cosy atmosphere and choice of food in the EVA Air lounge. <\/p>\n

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The boarding gate was crowded in Bangkok, but a designated line for business-class passengers eased the process.<\/p>\n

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Once in Vienna, if you have a connecting flight, the lounges available are the Austrian Airlines Business Lounges. Depending on your final destination, you’ll find the lounge in either the Schengen zone<\/a> or the non-Schengen zone. <\/p>\n

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For the Bangkok-Vienna segment, the aircraft used was a twenty-year-old Boeing 777-200ER<\/a>.
\nThe business class cabin has seven rows, alternating between a 1-2-1 and 2-2-2 arrangement. <\/p>\n

For solo travellers, the best seats are A and K in rows 1, 3 and 5<\/strong>: these are the “throne” seats with more personal space.<\/p>\n

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For the shortest segment between Vienna and Montreal, the aircraft used was a Boeing 767-300ER<\/a> from around the same years.
\nHowever, the age of the cabin was more noticeable on this aircraft than on the 777. <\/p>\n

The small business-class cabin has six rows in a 1-2-1 configuration. This cabin has no throne seat<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

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All in all, there’s very little storage space around the seat. It’s difficult to store anything at foot level, so all bags have to go into the upper compartments. There’s only one pocket for magazines and one for a bottle. <\/p>\n

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The seat adjusts with electronic controls. An auxiliary lamp is located on the side, as well as international plugs for charging devices. <\/p>\n

The entertainment screen is a good size, with a decent selection of movies and shows.<\/p>\n

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Once transformed into a bed, the seat offered a decent length for me, but being of small stature, I imagine that an average-sized person might feel cramped. Leg and foot space is also quite limited. On the other hand, the pillow and blanket were comfortable. <\/p>\n

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The comfort kit isn’t particularly impressive. In a gray shoe bag, you’ll find earplugs, a mask, socks and lip balm. The package doesn’t inspire luxury, and neither do the headphones provided. <\/p>\n

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For this midnight flight from Bangkok, Austrian Airlines offers two types of dinner service. For passengers who want to maximize their rest time, the express formula consists of a cheese plate and a fruit platter, served quickly. <\/p>\n

The full menu features a cold starter, a hot entr\u00e9e, a choice of main course and dessert. Meals are carefully presented, and passengers can accompany their meal with a selection of Austrian or international wines. <\/p>\n

Around 90 minutes before landing, a hearty breakfast is served, followed by Austrian Airlines’ famous coffee service.<\/p>\n

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On the second flight, I unfortunately missed the first service. I had fallen asleep shortly after takeoff, and the cabin crew didn’t want to disturb me. As soon as I woke up, a flight attendant prepared a meal for me, including a sandwich, chips and a small dessert. <\/p>\n

For the second course, I enjoyed a salad, a good beef dish and a cheese platter. My meal was accompanied by an excellent Austrian sparkling wine. <\/p>\n

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On both flights, I found the service courteous and attentive from the cabin crew. The chef on-board makes the experience even more special, and the quality of the food is excellent. <\/p>\n

What sets Austrian Airlines apart from other airlines is its menu of specialty coffees, inspired by Viennese tradition. For example, you can order the popular Einsp\u00e4nner<\/em>, an espresso topped with a mountain of whipped cream. <\/p>\n

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The cabins need updating, and the B767-300ER aircraft is particularly old.
\nThe lack of Wi-Fi is noticeable for a national carrier, especially as these flights lasted over 11 hours and 8 hours.
\nAll in all, I had two excellent flights with Austrian Airlines. <\/p>\n

Highlights:<\/p>\n