First Class on Xiamen Air: A Surprising Premium Experience A

First Class on China’s LOWEST RANKED Airline

Destination:ChinaProvince:FujianCity:Fuzhou

Nonstop Dan2025-07-2734 min

Two travelers board Xiamen Air on a 787-8 and discover an unexpectedly premium feel, even earning a First Class experience while holding a Business ticket. They book via Qatar Airways, pass through Doha, and then settle into a thoughtful cabin with a comfortable bed, refined tableware, and a careful amenity kit. The crew’s service shines as they sample the menu, explore the olive juice, and enjoy Chinese teas. Pajamas, spa items, and a well curated entertainment experience add to the flight’s high end impression. They compare pricing, discuss Wi-Fi options, and close with a verdict that highlights quality service and surprising value, followed by a visit to Langham Xiamen for a hotel stopover and reflections on why Qatar customers can access First Class seats.

--- Nonstop Dan

July 27, 2025, Summer in China

Video Chapters

0:00Flying China’s lowest ranked airline
00:35Are airline rankings a joke?
01:00Flight details & Skytrax rankings
01:40Booking through Qatar Airways
02:10Doha airport & last-minute food run
03:00Boarding the Xiamen 787-8
03:40Surprise: First Class on a Business ticket!
05:00Incredible service & seat tour
06:30Pajamas, amenity kit & cultural touches
08:40Takeoff & first impressions
11:00Our backup meals & settling in
12:20Exploring the menu & olive juice curiosity
13:10First meal service & gorgeous tableware
14:10Bed setup – better than most Business Class
15:20How I got a First Class seat for Business price
17:10Bose headphones & premium amenity kit
18:50Unique drinks & tea tasting
20:00Lavatories & hot towel service
21:30Olive juice taste test
23:00Pajamas & onboard spa eye mask
24:30Mid-flight relaxation & Chinese teas
26:30Wi-Fi pricing & in-flight entertainment
28:20Pre-landing meal & best Chinese airline food ever
29:30Landing & typhoon confusion
30:20Langham Xiamen hotel stopover
31:10Why Qatar customers get First Class seats
32:30Final verdict on Xiamen Airlines
33:20Points Master – fly premium for less

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First Class on Xiamen Air: A Surprising Premium Experience A

👬OSKAR AND DAN: @OskarandDan Airline: Xiamen Air, MF Aircraft: Boeing 787-8 Aircraft registration: MF832 00:00 – Flying China’s lowest ranked airline 00:35 – Are airline rankings a joke? 01:00 – Flight details & Skytrax rankings 01:40 – Booking through Qatar Airways 02:10 – Doha airport &...