My SURREAL Flight on a Luxury Airline: How Are They Making Any Money?

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  • @GatorGirl
    @GatorGirl 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +314

    My guess is that one reason the flight was so empty is that it was pushed back by six hours. A lot of people don't have the flexibility to move their flight time so much on such short notice. Some of the people who were going to fly on that flight probably rescheduled to a flight that was leaving closer to their original time.

    • @susanadiasjohnson457
      @susanadiasjohnson457 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      Brilliant point. Which leads one to wonder the reason for pushing the flight back by six hours. Such cumulative developments on a repeated basis could drastically jeopardise the new airline's chances of survival. One cannot help but wonder who's running the show, and whether the cause is incompetence at the top or something else. Adding the new stopover is the biggest question --- What financial motive could offset the losses. I wish everyone well and hope they sort things out.

    • @zzzzzx7903
      @zzzzzx7903 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Maybe they had to take it to the tailor to measure for half a meter taller sides and privacy dividers 😃😃
      Seriously, reverse herringbone was invented for a reason and "feeling open" while being a fancy design concept is disastrous if people can regain privacy at a press of a button. Only Etihad would have money for that kind refit.
      Good example for people to see how thinking and designing need to be connected - like on the neocortex level 😃😃

    • @MajorLazer182
      @MajorLazer182 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@susanadiasjohnson457 Its an UAE based investment firm that just shuffles money into the airline... I don't have my hopes up for it to be honest.

    • @camogeko6804
      @camogeko6804 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      im curious, how many pet gators do u have?

    • @PBMS123
      @PBMS123 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was brought forward, not pushed back, which probably explains even more.
      But the airline is brand new too

  • @rkgaustin
    @rkgaustin 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +222

    After the Greyhound incident Noel deserves all the luxury.

    • @gracielarojas3200
      @gracielarojas3200 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I just Cringed remembering that video. Lmao 🤣😂.

    • @xavilend
      @xavilend 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@gracielarojas3200 link? please

    • @andrewbrown5300
      @andrewbrown5300 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He deserves a lot after riding on that greyhound

    • @xavilend
      @xavilend 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@andrewbrown5300 link please?

  • @lunamotocross
    @lunamotocross 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +381

    those workers at the check-in were fantastic

    • @GarrettWorcester
      @GarrettWorcester 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      True, but I also got an eerie "Stepford" vibe from all but one of them - if you guessed the male flight attendant, you'd be wrong.

    • @uxb2001
      @uxb2001 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Agree just very Customer focused!

    • @meridiannet99
      @meridiannet99 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I know Zurich Airport. Unfortunately, if you fly economy, they are still friendly. But they have become rare. Customer does everything on his own. If there is a problem, you can wait 10 minutes because only one employee and what feels like 3 school classes, a baseball team, a soccer team, a traditional costume group and 300 individual customers check in at the same time 😮😮😮

    • @itsame8384
      @itsame8384 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@meridiannet99😅

  • @chuckmorris5162
    @chuckmorris5162 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +56

    The ladies checking in in Switzerland are very very kind helpful and well trained.....this is just amazing

  • @corymiller1618
    @corymiller1618 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +260

    Finding out Noel is 6’4” - 6’5” was the wildest part of the video to me.
    Also, I just love how positive Noel is about everything. It’s a breath of fresh air.

    • @maxpowr90
      @maxpowr90 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      Why us tall people generally refuse to fly budget airlines.

    • @markiangooley
      @markiangooley 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      John Cleese height, basically.

    • @millennialaviation
      @millennialaviation 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Good lord, he’s giant lol

    • @mholtebeck
      @mholtebeck 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      You don't notice it in videos all the time, but when he stands next to somebody- he's tall. FTR- he also did a circumnavigation flying only budget airlines. He did that so we don't have to .

    • @N1120A
      @N1120A 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Noel is definitely both tall and bald. Hard to miss.

  • @raymondcaylor6292
    @raymondcaylor6292 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +95

    $171 US was my room rate at same Waldorf Astoria and they upgraded my 3 night stay to a suite. Incredible Staff and incredibly clean.

  • @EvanOslund
    @EvanOslund 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +583

    “Chair” is the subsidiary airline of the car company SEAT. 🤣

  • @lvthud
    @lvthud 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +45

    Thank you Noel, for not putting "The worlds first all business class airline" like every other TH-camr. Beond claiming that is just stupid and unneeded, the product is solid, for a couple heading to the Maldives it's almost perfect.

  • @harryporter7220
    @harryporter7220 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +67

    Great to see you on the Westjet flight from London Gatwick to St. John's today, and best of luck with the Saint Pierre to Paris flight!

    • @bruceanderson8588
      @bruceanderson8588 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      he has been betten on that flight review by steve marsh

  • @Ulkian
    @Ulkian 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +77

    I know the lovely check in agent, hope you enjoyed the flight from Zürich 🎉😊❗

  • @carlfromtheoc1788
    @carlfromtheoc1788 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    I have had 3 arrivals and 3 departures from Zurich and have stayed at on of the airport adjacent hotels twice. Absolutely delightful. Bonus, a nice Coop grocery store in the airport.

  • @peterjmcc1953
    @peterjmcc1953 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +123

    Noel, do you ever get on a plane these days where somebody DOESN'T say "You're Noel Philips!"?

    • @hockey1freak
      @hockey1freak 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      next time he should answer "I am?"

  • @quokkakola1722
    @quokkakola1722 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    That was one lucky leg of your trip! Every flight I manage to book is packed solid featuring the most overworked crew in the skies. I love this concept of all business seats, I will happily pay a bit more for it, and I will absolutely be searching it out next time I travel!

  • @AledPritchard
    @AledPritchard 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    WOW! I think Beyond are beyond amazing. There’s something about the vibe here I love. The airport experience, service, aeroplane, ambiance, etc.. love it!

  • @Just1Me9235
    @Just1Me9235 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    The positivity and respect you have for others present karma that results in unique experiences like this for you.
    Enjoy them, take them in, and keep being you.

  • @shonen84
    @shonen84 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    Beond looks like a nice little airline indeed. Checking out that new airport in Dubai is an extra treat. Thanks as always for sharing, Noel!

  • @wintersnowowen2254
    @wintersnowowen2254 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Looks like a lovely plane and airline. Very friendly staff too!

  • @suefitz2498
    @suefitz2498 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    WOW! What as experience with everything on this video. The flight, the deserted airport and the hotel room, all so beautiful. Thanks for this Noel, and please, no guilt in taking time off during work times ❤❤❤

    • @noelphilips
      @noelphilips  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @davidrumbelow
    @davidrumbelow 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +91

    Our most empty flight, my wife and I and another couple with a baby that slept all the time from Istanbul to Dublin. Never been first off a flight before

    • @grandadneal8114
      @grandadneal8114 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You should have let the couple with the baby off first

    • @cuy50
      @cuy50 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@grandadneal8114 what a weird comment. You don't know anything about the poster, his wife, or the couple. Weird comment.

    • @grandadneal8114
      @grandadneal8114 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@cuy50 of course I'm joking ordinarily that's what you would do on a normal flight with hundreds on board.

  • @Airplane-Levi
    @Airplane-Levi 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +79

    Looks amazing, love these types of reviews, I’d say that 90% of people who are watching this didn’t even know who beyond were before the video so it’s great see some of these less well known airlines

    • @barath4545
      @barath4545 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Agree, I kinda wanna try Beyond to the Maldives now.
      At least once to let em have the chance - My GF HATES longterm flights (cant sleep) so getting her in Business for once would make everything a ton easier.

    • @whatever8282828
      @whatever8282828 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I daresay hardly anyone knows of this new airline that has 1 plane. Noel kind of has the scoop on it!

  • @Whigu
    @Whigu 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +305

    Drinking game: Take a drink every time Noel says "Thanks" or "Thank you" etc.

    • @Daniboi1703
      @Daniboi1703 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +39

      That's a recipe for alcohol poisoning

    • @MrFredericandre
      @MrFredericandre 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      im drunk now 🙂

    • @deniswilliam7051
      @deniswilliam7051 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      You am drunk I are

    • @paulmjprinz
      @paulmjprinz 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Thank you. I came here to post ,Thank you the same. Thank you. Also, thank you.

    • @anthonyheard4505
      @anthonyheard4505 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Or try with the word Dubai i think he says that more then thank you

  • @monsterzero760
    @monsterzero760 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Love the airline! Great Job Noel! Looking forward to seeing the next video! Safe Travels Brother!

  • @totoroisbi
    @totoroisbi 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Boy, does this make up for them Greyhound trips. Well deserved!

  • @Milkyway109
    @Milkyway109 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

    Your Lamb Shank was Rack of Lamb,,, currently flying the A319ceo BEOND Livery, beautiful ✈️

    • @deesalkelly3069
      @deesalkelly3069 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      correct - better than the fatty shank

    • @Milkyway109
      @Milkyway109 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @deesalkelly3069 yeah, I think they were trying to impress him , though it went unnoticed lol

    • @The_Bookman
      @The_Bookman 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yeah, that "lamb shank" call was weirding me out when cutlets/rack were pictured.

    • @rorykeegan1895
      @rorykeegan1895 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@deesalkelly3069 Different ... not necessarily better ...

  • @OPPLAYER57_YT
    @OPPLAYER57_YT 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    3:30 "you never meet an angry swiss person" you can definitely meet an angry austrian...

  • @AledPritchard
    @AledPritchard 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Minging! We’re keeping the word alive Noel! I REALLY like the airline and of course the efficiency and friendliness of the staff. Not surprising with it being Swiss. All looks a-ok and another fantastic video Noel, I love ‘em, as you know. Nice one mate! 👌🏻

  • @JellGExplorer
    @JellGExplorer 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Love the views from the lounge in Zurich!😍 BEOND looks like an amazing airline. I hope they survive and become really successful

  • @alisonbailey2636
    @alisonbailey2636 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Looks like an enjoyable flight and the hotel looks beautifully stylish.

  • @matthewelliott2213
    @matthewelliott2213 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Noel! Enjoy every minute of life you can-- more power to you if it's while you're working!

  • @timon7095
    @timon7095 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    6:21 what a legend lol

    • @orangepeeI100
      @orangepeeI100 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      10 other passengers and it’s surprising that he was recognized

  • @mus247365
    @mus247365 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Baked beans before a flight, brave man.. 😄

  • @clairedobson2240
    @clairedobson2240 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love this concept. How amazing were all the ground crew & check in.

  • @Oduck22
    @Oduck22 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    1:05 I wonder if Chair Airlines will be opening a new Scandinavian airline ✈️ …perhaps IKEA sponsored lounges?😂 *Aircraft seat assembly included*💺👍

  • @MartinIbert
    @MartinIbert 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    And actually, I have always lived by one of my previous employer's travel policy: spend like it was your own money. I am not skimping on travel when travelling on my own penny, and I am not skimping when travelling on company money. but I never, ever pay for something I wouldn't pay for myself.

  • @MartinIbert
    @MartinIbert 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    German speakers call this little train the "Kuh-Bahn", which is a play in "U-Bahn" (subway/underground, with the "U" being short for "Untergrund" or underground) and "Kuh" being the German word for cow, because of the cow bells you hear during the ride (assuming this hasn't changed; I have used the Kuh-Bahn many times in the past, but not recently).

  • @aslobos
    @aslobos 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    How fun. You deserve to be pampered !✈✈🥇

  • @mamasinger49
    @mamasinger49 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Great video Noel. I love the empty airport, such a rare thing and a massive contrast to just about any other city airport, enjoy it while you can lol. I loved the plane, not seen seats like that before, thank you for taking us with you on another fun journey. Also, you have every right to enjoy your work, we as viewers love to see you excited about things, so please don't feel guilty, your enjoyment is our enjoyment.

  • @Ldnflyer
    @Ldnflyer 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I need to re-watch to do a 'thank you' count 😁. Great video Noel, wish people were as polite as you.

  • @steveb1972
    @steveb1972 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What lovely staff and the airport is nice!

  • @davidknox5929
    @davidknox5929 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Blessings on Father's day Noel You are a good dad.

    • @noelphilips
      @noelphilips  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for your kind words.

  • @brisbaneinsider7139
    @brisbaneinsider7139 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    0:47 how low is that ceiling Noel nearly hit his head on that sign.

  • @bassace5143
    @bassace5143 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    American air companies cannot comprehend this level of service.

    • @RealLimerickman
      @RealLimerickman 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Back 25 years ago, it used to be that good.

    • @andresboza8285
      @andresboza8285 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I wish I had the chance to fly in Pan Am.

    • @Bruno-o2d
      @Bruno-o2d วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@RealLimerickmanmore like 35

    • @RealLimerickman
      @RealLimerickman วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Bruno-o2d Maybe in your nation.

    • @Bruno-o2d
      @Bruno-o2d วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@RealLimerickmanso you use an Irish logo, rate US airlines and assume I was not flying 25 years ago in US legacy. ok. Most likely a 12 year boy.

  • @seven_hundred-seven_hundred
    @seven_hundred-seven_hundred 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Very nice. Thank you.

  • @CuteCatsofIstanbul
    @CuteCatsofIstanbul 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Even I felt like the biggest celebrity when the other passengers recognized you! And I am not Noel Philips .... That must've been such a proud moment for you!

  • @1amZiggy
    @1amZiggy 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love how often you say thank you

  • @lavaunjohns7796
    @lavaunjohns7796 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow! Such amazing deals and fantastic flight and hotel stay. You really lucked out on this one.

  • @surf6009
    @surf6009 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The fancy aluminum bag is the best . I'm happy you have the security it offers you. I've watched the video of the show that bag. Waterproof and bug proof.

  • @MonstaAU
    @MonstaAU 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

    Love the backhanded Boeing insult

  • @Adam-yb2ei
    @Adam-yb2ei 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Happy Father’s Day Noel! This was a great video. I hope you enjoyed yourself on this trip. It looked more relaxed than other places and flights you’ve been on. Dubai is definitely on the bucket list.

  • @gibrankhaliq
    @gibrankhaliq 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    11/10 for the Boeing diss (8:37)

  • @m0s3
    @m0s3 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    JOJO SIWA 🤣 Noel u got me cackling

  • @hpfend
    @hpfend 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    does the 600 euro compensation apply for flights between switzerland and UAE? considering Switzerland isn't part of the EU. or are they part of that same agreement with the passenger rights?

    • @louisbeerreviews8964
      @louisbeerreviews8964 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They don’t use euros

    • @pascaltharin
      @pascaltharin 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Right, Switzerland is not part of the eu but have bilateral agreements and most important EU sky regulations include EU Switzerland Norway and Iceland…

    • @hpfend
      @hpfend หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@louisbeerreviews8964 the equivalent...

  • @ashleyjones7655
    @ashleyjones7655 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow amazing from the staff, food, quality...and that hotel wow! Great vid Noel.

    • @noelphilips
      @noelphilips  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @woodie70hudson87
    @woodie70hudson87 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Happy father's day Noel!☺️👍

    • @noelphilips
      @noelphilips  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you! 😃

  • @wingflex5367
    @wingflex5367 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Just started watching, but I gotta say that gate agent was so friendly, very refreshing to see.

  • @ianhiles8706
    @ianhiles8706 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The A319 used to earn its keep as G-EZEA of EasyJet - Great review as always ... Cheers !

  • @jeffroberts532
    @jeffroberts532 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Wow, you flew on Darth Vader’s plane on I am your Father’s Day! 😂 Love your vids!

  • @torgeirbrandsnes1916
    @torgeirbrandsnes1916 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great vlog as always! This is the future of C-class flying. Smaller aircraft and point to point. Keep up the good work. Be safe!

  • @tburrrg2502
    @tburrrg2502 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Noel please do more hotel reviews!

  • @heatherj9029
    @heatherj9029 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I enjoy the amenity kit because of the bag and not what's inside. American started using cardboard boxes with the same old stuff inside. I used to keep the kits and I left mine on the plane the last couple times.

  • @benjaminblakemore9704
    @benjaminblakemore9704 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I really like this airline ❤ the staff were just lovely too 😊

  • @tasaab
    @tasaab 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Midwest Express…..using DC9’s in an all business class layout, albeit 30 years ago where that consisted of only the bigger seat. But, my company at one point leased a Midwest Express jet for scheduled shuttle service NY to Chicago, I used it a couple of times. Flight time 2.5 hours, Lobster tail dinner served, plane mostly empty. On the NY side, it was great because it was flown from White Plains, but on the Chicago side, it was flown from Midway, which was way further from the office than ORD. The Corporate arrangement only lasted just shy of a year. It was back to using my charm to talk my way onto the Gulfstream IV over to Chicago when I needed to get there.

  • @SergioCastellón-l5n
    @SergioCastellón-l5n 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Blimey! what an incredibly amazing business class...lucky you Noel, brilliant review as always, I fancied everything and also that gorgeous hotel. Cheers mate

    • @noelphilips
      @noelphilips  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Many thanks!

  • @rongraham9372
    @rongraham9372 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well done Noel in finding the unusual airlines and like you most impressed with the whole experience and the compensation was a bonus. Well done sir!! Blue skies as always.

    • @noelphilips
      @noelphilips  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @surf6009
    @surf6009 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As long as the loo is clean. And I'm watching your videos to see someone traveling and having a great time.

  • @gawainfraites7994
    @gawainfraites7994 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks again for your review. You gonna go down in history man. lol 10 years from now will have your poster on the wall/mural

  • @rmd4209
    @rmd4209 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really nice video Noel, Nice to see a new Maldivian airline with an all business class business model. I hope I get the chance to fly with them one day. Heard good things about them so far. 😍😍

  • @Oduck22
    @Oduck22 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    24:58 Your(much fancier)hotel reminds me of my Las Vegas hotel pricing. Saturday night is $400. Sunday night is $65🤔supply and demand

  • @jacksundquist7119
    @jacksundquist7119 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Always good commentary.

  • @Retiredtraveler1961
    @Retiredtraveler1961 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That’s pretty wild! Wow, I can’t believe how empty both airports were! Lucky you, great video, don’t think I’ll be using that airline though. Thanks for sharing

  • @davidisaacson9543
    @davidisaacson9543 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    The polite Noel Philips. 63 Thank You on todays video😅

    • @noelphilips
      @noelphilips  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      😂

    • @StephaneCalabrese
      @StephaneCalabrese 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Someone had to do the count. Thank you! :D

    • @goofius121
      @goofius121 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And those are just the ones on camera.

  • @richardpurves
    @richardpurves 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Noel, I laughed harder than I should have at the 23:08 comment about the bag. After this week in IT, I don't blame you for getting out either! You really got lucky on this trip :)

  • @mikevc5415
    @mikevc5415 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for another great voyage. You've brightened up my day 😊

    • @noelphilips
      @noelphilips  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @mikevc5415
      @mikevc5415 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@noelphilips ;)

  • @alancobbin
    @alancobbin 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beyond look superb,definitely one to try,cheers Noel another great video👍😉💪

  • @fernandoilidio4942
    @fernandoilidio4942 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are simply LIVING THE LIFE. You are experiencing a life that MOST of us can only dream of. Most of us are frustrated and angry human beings because we hate our jobs and all the crap associated with the same. We are not doing what we love but what we have to, thus making us live a sad and uninteresting routine life. We who watch your super and extraordinary adventurous videos can only sigh and wish it were us.

    • @noelphilips
      @noelphilips  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I was once one of those people too. I use to work in IT & had to travel a lot & away from the family too much. I was also in debt & started doing videos of my work trips. Took awhile but they took off & I got to the point where I could quit my IT job & do this full time.

  • @samiraperi467
    @samiraperi467 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I like the idea of using tablets for inflight entertainment, it's much more flexible than using the traditional seat back type. Just have a few extras so if you ever have a plane full and have failures, just take out a replacement. And you can use your own BT headphones, updating the hardware is simple, performance is good...

  • @SimonIredale-h6g
    @SimonIredale-h6g หลายเดือนก่อน

    You hit the jackpot with Beond and the Dubai Waldorf Astoria at incredible prices at the end of the day - the time-change compensation and "double" up-grade at the hotel. Well deserved as well.

  • @stephenludlum9746
    @stephenludlum9746 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love Switzerland. It is a beautiful country, and the people are always so nice.

  • @truckerman1427
    @truckerman1427 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The Waldorf 😊 i remember your hotel in Havre Montana 😮

  • @andyfreer8463
    @andyfreer8463 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video Orel the hotel looks comfortable u lucky man 😀

  • @gorannilsson8319
    @gorannilsson8319 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lovely Video again, thanks Noel.

    • @noelphilips
      @noelphilips  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @kevinellis8869
    @kevinellis8869 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A good, honest review. Definite result with the upgrade. Loved the comment about being a 'Northerner', I'm sure the citizens of Lancashire and Yorkshire would disagree :) From a fellow Nottinghamshire resident, keep up the good work!

    • @jj-if6it
      @jj-if6it 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah what's with that?!

  • @yuleendevery9243
    @yuleendevery9243 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another wonderful adventure. Thank you Noel.

    • @noelphilips
      @noelphilips  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @jawadarif5676
    @jawadarif5676 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Had a look at sky scanner for july date from zurich to maldove beyon is 1600 and the next cheapest is etihad 2700, and the cheapest economy ticket is 960 with qatar so it quite a good price

  • @tobyray8700
    @tobyray8700 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Walking onto a brand new random airline & random passenger says “you’re Noel Phillips”….. you know you’ve made it as a TH-camr 😂.

  • @wexfordlad14
    @wexfordlad14 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    21:48 got stranded at this airport for 15 hours when the Dubai floods happened earlier this year; no open vendors for food and my 1 year old didn’t have a meal 20 hours. Thanks for bringing back those horrible memories Noel 😂

  • @pamlongwhite4747
    @pamlongwhite4747 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Could be, Beyond had to wait to be allowed/purchase a gate in Dubai for arrivals and departures, other than just being able to use it as a refill station.

  • @edwiazewicz250
    @edwiazewicz250 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My best empty flight was about 20 of us flying to lefkas in greece on a monarch 757 as one guy knew people wh o rented the plane to ship equipment. For the sailing season.we were there to route find mtb trails. Great trip . That was the early 90s

    • @goytabr
      @goytabr 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mine was about 30-40 people on an Air France *747* on a fifth-freedom flight within South America, from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro via Campinas and an unexpected longer detour to Santiago as well. I didn't want that flight to end!

    • @hepphepps8356
      @hepphepps8356 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Was 9 people on a transatlantic A330 once. Felt quite private, and service was amazing, haha!

  • @sebinamuwanga
    @sebinamuwanga 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the video, Noel. This is the third Beond review I have watched and they have a fabulous product. It was hot and steamy in Dubai when tourism is at its lowest which explains the inactivity at the airport and sleeping/getting an upgrade at the Waldorf for a bargain. You definitely won't get that during the tourist or horse racing season, you won't even get into the Waldorf because all 5-star hotel rooms get sold out during the horse racing season.

  • @veralindqvist3944
    @veralindqvist3944 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Seeing a completely empty airport over at Dubai is wild. I hope the Beyond carrier is successful. It looks pretty cool.

  • @kevinheard8364
    @kevinheard8364 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So glad to have seen you ... and seen you in such a wonderful place .... after just watching your across-the-US-on-Greyhound...oh, my goodness

  • @brian402
    @brian402 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's almost you were flying on a larger private jet with min passengers, that food looked yummy too!., awesome flight review Noel👍✈

  • @damascus6478
    @damascus6478 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    As an American I'm not sure what you mean by the word, "compensation." (Surprised to hear that you get compensation when you're early.) I had a 9:00 p.m. flight from Newark to Heathrow which left at 2:00 a.m. and didn't even get a bottle of water, which is even worse when you consider that everything in the airport was already closed.

    • @alanoconnor7417
      @alanoconnor7417 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      These are EU regulations. You need to be flying from, to or between EU airports. You weren't. Not sure if they apply to the UK any more. Having said that, Switzerland isn't in the EU either :D. But they may be part of certain EU policies.

    • @jahngunnar
      @jahngunnar 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@alanoconnor7417 They do not apply to Flights From non-eu to UK, since 1.1.2021. The rules do apply to Iceland, Norway and Switzerland in addition to the EU-countries

    • @GravyOverload
      @GravyOverload 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      The UK does have the same comp rules the EU does, when the UK left the EU they basically just copied most the EU laws into UK laws
      Edit: after checking the UK CAA website you'd need to be traveling on a UK or EU airline to the UK to get the comp so if you were with a non uk/EU airline you couldn't claim UK comp for a flight to the UK

    • @plugsocket9432
      @plugsocket9432 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@alanoconnor7417 The UK has its own compensation for delayed and cancelled flights.

    • @plugsocket9432
      @plugsocket9432 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@jahngunnar The UK made its own policy for claiming for cancelled and delayed flights. Therefore the UK can use both its own compensation and the EU compensation.

  • @orlabuckley9641
    @orlabuckley9641 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    That would freak me out if I was the only one who got into a deserted airport, definitely creepy for me too

  • @jaquelinerondel4877
    @jaquelinerondel4877 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I loved the lounges 1st time i flew business class. Would love to do it again

  • @robertn7469
    @robertn7469 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was “beyond” experience. It looked very comfortable. It was an awesome experience being in an empty airport. Never felt that before 😂Dubai is bucket list destination for me. Enjoy your trip Noel & Happy Father’s Day. Be safe & Blessings on your journey.

  • @timwillett7802
    @timwillett7802 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    4:00 love how she says WHYYY FIIIIIYYY 😂

  • @RobinPhillips
    @RobinPhillips 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    really nice service staff, id be willing to give them a try just after seeing this.

  • @gemmapenny
    @gemmapenny 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That was a good check in experience 👍

  • @copasetic1
    @copasetic1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I hope you’re being compensated very well for these ad reads. They’re so well done that you may be the only channel where I don’t skip ads.

    • @noelphilips
      @noelphilips  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Wow, thank you!

    • @jamesp5408
      @jamesp5408 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@noelphilips keep it up! Love what you do.

    • @sdcraig
      @sdcraig 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Shame BetterHelp has a habit of selling personal health data to advertisers, Facebook, Snapchat, etc. 😂😂 I'd rather keep my morals than make a few quid from companies like them.

    • @jamesp5408
      @jamesp5408 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@sdcraig I'm commenting specifically on the quality of the ad read, which has been done so well in Noel Phillips videos, and which seems to keep getting better.

    • @jj-if6it
      @jj-if6it 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I skip the better help ads because it's like a TH-camr cult at this point...