My Aero Dili A320 flight from Dili to Bali was a comfortable ride with a good meal and plenty of privacy: I was the only passenger in the business class cabin.
Aero Dili A320 Business Class – My First Impressions
After the unique check-in and boarding process, I made my way outside the terminal to board my flight via airstairs.
The business class cabin on the Aero Dili A320 is eight seats in a 2-2 configuration. Seats include greater recline and a foot rest and are more akin to an international premium economy seat rather than a “domestic first class” seat in the USA.
The flight was about 3/4 full in the back, but I was the only passenger in business class!
During the flight, an engineer joined me in business class, sitting in the second row on the opposite side. Aero Dili (wisely) transports an engineer on flights, much like United does on its 737 Island Hopper service.
Before takeoff, a warm towel and beverage were offered:
After takeoff, a meal was offered with a choice between chicken or beef. The flight attendant recommended beef so I tried that and was glad I did…it was like a hamburger with a great combination of spices with rice and French Fries on the side. Bread, fruit, and some sort of gelatin dessert were served on the side along with a slice of processed cheese.
After the meal, I enjoyed a strong cup of coffee.
The crew was very lovely and attentive…I think there was a bit of awkwardness over me being the only passenger, but the crews on Aero Dili were excellent on both flights.
We landed early in Bali and I was soon on my way through immigration (yes, another $30 visa) and on my way to the domestic side of the airport.
I’ll have more pictures and details in my full review, but I was so thankful that I was not only able to visit Timor-Leste, but that I was able to try the flag carrier in both economy class and business class.
The flights were not cheap when you consider how short they were, but it’s always fun to fly on the flag carrier of another nation, and I do hope to return to Timor-Leste one day and maybe next time ride the A319 with lie-flat beds!
Next, I’ll share about my domestic transfer in Bali and then my flight over to Jakarta on a Garuda Indonesia A330.
I’m sharing about my whirlwind trip through Asia.
This is one of the best series of reviews since the Benin trip in 2020!
Anyone remember those Bud Light “dilly dilly” ad campaign?
Well that’s what I think of each time I read about AeroDili.
But where’s the Dill pickle with the Dili burger? Fries and rice – a luxury! Great review series.
This is why I often find European business nice. They don’t feel a need to move pax up from Y. Thus, I’ve been the only person in a 3 row, 2-2 E190 EB section. Extra seat width (for me) is unimportant if there is nobody else in the row. AF will now/soon (if I rember correctly) be blocking out some seats in the E series in EB. Even better.
Headline could have been “Rich white American flies in luxury in the 3rd world while local peasants sit in the back envious of him getting food”.
Or now you know how Rosa Parks felt.
The right thing to do would have been to find the saddest looking person in coach and offer to switch seats with them.
But hey, the grift has to keep rolling on while you enjoy your hobby as the family sits home. Maybe you should cry about the price of steel some more showing us how it’s “destroying” your life and business to make us feel bad for you.
Sounds harsh, but let’s face it, unless you aren’t discussing the required business aspects of this trip, it was totally selfish. You truly are a mystery wrapped in an enigma. And a man child that appears to never have grown up, not that there’s anything wrong with that.
I’ve been called worse.