First Impression: Austrian Airlines 767-300 Vienna-Washington DC Business Class – Live and Let’s Fly

For my first expertise with Austrian Airways, I used to be in a position to strive its enterprise class product from Vienna to Washington DC (Dulles). Right here is my first impression.

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Prior Flight

Whereas that is my first time posting about this journey, it’s necessary to notice that it befell throughout heavy COVID restrictions and due to this fact, our expertise could also be altered from what you would possibly obtain. I had not but taken an Austrian Airways flight and was trying ahead to the journey.

We arrived in Vienna following a really lengthy day, awake for greater than 24 hours on the time we landed. Due to this fact, we have been in search of a bathe on the lounge however as a result of restrictions, we have been unable to entry and evaluation the lounge itself. It’s been a really, very very long time since I caught a nap on a bench within the gate space however nonetheless, my household of three discovered ourselves catching some winks on the departure gate.

The Austrian Airways Enterprise Class lounge (Star Alliance Gold entry for these with the requisite elite standing) was positioned after what seemed to be an automatic customs entry level.

Seat

Austrian enterprise class is understood for its espresso choices, meal service, and throne seats. The configuration on our flight was 1-2-1. For an older plane, the enterprise class seat was fairly up to date, totally reclined, and provided easy seat controls to the facet obtainable by contact buttons. I loved the view from my window seat.

The tray desk was oddly advanced, however I used to be additionally exhausted. It’s doable that both the tray desk design needs to be revisited or that I ought to have rested extra previous to departure. The aircraft was geared up with Wi-Fi and had serviceable pace for my restricted use.

As a weary traveler, I used to be in a position to settle in and relaxation sufficiently.

The amenity package, a constant matter for this author and on this web site, was an enormous miss. I can respect the airline is trying to supply one thing usable following the flight and yet one more dopp package may not be that reply. Nevertheless, the shoe bag (just like the tiniest pillowcase) appeared neither premium nor post-flight helpful. It contained the standard facilities, lip balm, socks, a pen, a sleep masks, and so on. however was not notably impressed. Frankly, I anticipated extra and it underdelivered.

One factor I beloved about flying with Austrian was that they put further thought and care into youthful passengers. This actually is what a mum or dad lives for as a result of it makes the flight higher for our youngsters and retains them occupied with enjoyable actions.

Catering

Recognized for its espresso menu and glorious service, a menu separate from catering meals and beverage choices was made obtainable to all enterprise class passengers. That is the most important miss of the 9+ hour flight. I ought to have ordered one thing, even when I didn’t intend to complete it from the espresso menu (Matthew already made his opinion recognized) however I didn’t.

I didn’t miss the meal service. I discovered an attention-grabbing number of choices. The burrata tackle a Caprese salad was glorious.

My entree alternative was the spaetzle and it was an unlucky departure from the superb burrata Caprese.

The meal upon touchdown was a coconut-inspired shrimp curry and I discovered this to be the higher alternative. There was greater than sufficient meals for the flight and I arrived full and glad even when I hoped for a extra transferring expertise.

Conclusion

Whereas that is solely a fast first impression, my expertise flying Austrian Airways enterprise class was a blended bag. The catering was good, however not unimaginable. It’s my very own fault I missed the espresso menu, and flying outdoors of COVID restrictions could have added to the enjoyment of our journey. The seat itself was nice for sleeping and although I wanted for a bit extra privateness and a easier tray desk, I used to be in a position to get caught up on desperately wanted sleep. I wouldn’t exit of my solution to fly Austrian enterprise class once more, however I wouldn’t keep away from it both.

What do you suppose? Have you ever flown Austrian Airways enterprise class? How was your expertise?