I love your F1 work Kym, but secured a lifelong viewer because you also take the time to do the Aviation videos! Can't imagine the luck of having one person covering two of my favorite things. Hope you have a relaxing F1 off-season and get some great R&R!
Like most people I love your videos, Kim. But as a photographer you are one of the best. Congratulations on getting the second and third in the F1 photos category at The World Sports Photography Awards. Not only did you get the second and third place, but you also got a one in the ordinary mention. No other of the photographers had as many pictures in the top 10 so well done and carry on the good work.
Kym, you are very lucky to get an aircraft with a special NBA livery. I remember back in 2017, I flew Emirates from Singapore to Melbourne. The aircraft I got had a special Arsenal F.C. livery on that particular Airbus A380 (A6-EUA). It is always nice to fly on an aircraft with a special livery or even the Star Alliance, Skyteam and Oneworld livery.
For me Emirates business with Chauffeur pick up and drop off, the Dubai lounge with direct boarding and the A380 with the bar. Cant lose. Congrats on the awards also. Was good to see your name up there. Hard earned recognition.
Kym, really enjoy your channel, the airline videos are a bonus and as we travel extensively also it has come in handy for us especially when you don't get consistent seating configuration across aircraft type with the same carrier.
I hate being poor 😊 I flew the Emirates A380 economy class from Dubai to Sydney 10 years ago and even the economy offering was a pleasure. It was a gift from our son to fly us to Australia to visit him for Christmas. As soon as we boarded there was no break from the flight attendants offering towels, snacks and drinks in between the meals. Everything was excellent but I still regret not taking up the offer of an upgrade to businesses class on the return leg for €700!
The worst part about flying Emirates first class is touchdown.... I flew them 2 times in first and i loved every and my mean every second of it. If you ever have the chance, do it!
Great work as usual Kym, waiting for the retrofitted aircraft to land in Perth but its a shame emirates are not bringing in the game changer that is still only on nine aircraft. Roll on F1!
A 4 min shower in the air is devine. And can be prolonged with a pause and shampoo then rinse. Then changing into fresh clothes for arrival. Its just devine. Oh and champagne and OJj makes breakfast better. The one first thing Emirates and others have never addressed is the toilets.
Kim, surprised you didn’t mention the Hennessy Paradis Cognac. Not many airlines offer this at £1000 pounds a bottle, and it is superb. I always have more than my fair share.
Always love the content of your videos, however, one has not lived until joining the 'mile high club' at 50 feet on the go-round on a large corporate jet training flight. Beat that ! x
Great video. Hope you enjoyed Kenya! Wouldn’t consider Etihad’s The Residence as First Class. Their First products is The Apartments and The Residence is a notch above. The main thing is nobody comes even close to the NUMBER of First class seats Emirates offer. Majority of their fleet have one of the three versions, so you’re able to fly First from places like NBO. Other airlines have limited First offerings.
Congratulations on your F1 photography awards Kym. For those who care I was told to never book paid flights out of Dubai because Emirates charge a premium. Try doing 2 one way bookings, but haven't really checked as I don't live in the UAE and I try to buy fares on sale, but the flight going to Dubai would be cheaper, or even nest a group of tickets if you can plan it well. I haven't flown on the EK 777 for over 1o years, nothing too special for me but the A380 is definitely a special aircraft and EK are going to need to do something extra in their premium cabins or they are going to loose out to other carriers if they continue to use their current twin engine aircraft configurations as those products look to be just industry average when they start to retire the A380 in the 2030's. In regards to the beef out of Dubai, I was told by an EK chef that what they do is just sear the steaks to get the crust on it, so when they reheat it on the aircraft it comes out medium rare. Most other ports aren't allowed to do this for food safety reasons but YMMV. My best steak though was on Qantas out of LHR, that was perfect. Anyway thanks for your varied content I really enjoy your travel videos as much as your F1 related content.
I’ll be interested to see what you think about the Singapore airlines suite I’ve travelled a few times recently in first class obviously It’s a very unusual ordinary product the seat position and the way it all works is a little pointless. It’s a waste I’ll be travelling the new triple 7 on emirates soon looking forward to it
I fly on the Emirates A380 DXB-SYD regularly and one time found myself & my teenage daughter as the only 2 people in the 1st cabin. The flight attendant offered my daughter a 15-minute shower (via a special setting somewhere) because she had “long hair” and would she like to wash it 😂
@@KymIllman Impressive! you're a veteran of jet lag management! Keep the great content coming. I will be interested to hear what you make of so many changes to the driver line up for 2025. So many "rookies". thanks for keeping us entertained1
I love your F1 content Kym but TBH 99.99% of us ‘normies’ are never going to see the other side of the class curtain and those that can afford it already know how flash it is. 😕
I'll take the plane made in Europe where regulations mean something and they actually try to hold big corporations accountable when they put profit over people's safety.
Dude, you no longer know who you're talking too. I'm glad you succeeded, but 95% of your viewers will never experience what you do on the regular. Congratulations on your success. We're tired of the ELEGANCE, come back to real life.
@@KymIllman Mr. Kym can you consider doing a video on the size of each F1 team ( ie support staff ) their budgets and other logistics on what makes up the F1 roadshow.... apologies if you have already covered this content
I love your F1 work Kym, but secured a lifelong viewer because you also take the time to do the Aviation videos! Can't imagine the luck of having one person covering two of my favorite things. Hope you have a relaxing F1 off-season and get some great R&R!
Same
same, he combines my two biggest passion
Like most people I love your videos, Kim. But as a photographer you are one of the best. Congratulations on getting the second and third in the F1 photos category at The World Sports Photography Awards. Not only did you get the second and third place, but you also got a one in the ordinary mention. No other of the photographers had as many pictures in the top 10 so well done and carry on the good work.
It was quite a thrill. Nice to be recognised
17:40 2 people shower limit comment had me LMFAO come on kym yk ;)
seriously,so desperate that someone has to make out in the airplane toilet?😂
I love living vicariously thru your travel videos.
music to my ears
Kym, you are very lucky to get an aircraft with a special NBA livery. I remember back in 2017, I flew Emirates from Singapore to Melbourne. The aircraft I got had a special Arsenal F.C. livery on that particular Airbus A380 (A6-EUA). It is always nice to fly on an aircraft with a special livery or even the Star Alliance, Skyteam and Oneworld livery.
It surprised the hell out of me?
Wow. Fascinating. Your attention to detail is amazing!
Cheers
The best flight vlogs ! Amazing. I like also LaPremiere. Many greetings from Berlin. Currently in São Paulo my second home 😊.
For me Emirates business with Chauffeur pick up and drop off, the Dubai lounge with direct boarding and the A380 with the bar. Cant lose. Congrats on the awards also. Was good to see your name up there. Hard earned recognition.
Appreciate that.
this guy being aussie too makes this content so much nicer to watch
Kym, really enjoy your channel, the airline videos are a bonus and as we travel extensively also it has come in handy for us especially when you don't get consistent seating configuration across aircraft type with the same carrier.
Always enjoying watching your videos! Honest review with great details! Hope to see more in 2025!
I hate being poor 😊 I flew the Emirates A380 economy class from Dubai to Sydney 10 years ago and even the economy offering was a pleasure. It was a gift from our son to fly us to Australia to visit him for Christmas. As soon as we boarded there was no break from the flight attendants offering towels, snacks and drinks in between the meals. Everything was excellent but I still regret not taking up the offer of an upgrade to businesses class on the return leg for €700!
love the travel videos
17:35 "Max of 2 people per bathroom, and what two people would be doing a mile up from the earth, in a bathroom, I have know idea" 😂😂
I love always your videos , next time I will fly Emirates
The worst part about flying Emirates first class is touchdown.... I flew them 2 times in first and i loved every and my mean every second of it. If you ever have the chance, do it!
Great video, I'm flying emirates in May, London Heathrow to Male so get to see Business Class in both planes, can't wait.
Great work as usual Kym, waiting for the retrofitted aircraft to land in Perth but its a shame emirates are not bringing in the game changer that is still only on nine aircraft. Roll on F1!
My company F&M designed with Antonio Citterio the Doha First lounge!
With the 4 minute shower, can you pause the water supply to extend the time a little? i.e. a “navy shower” where you conserve water while lathering.
Sure can
I've heard crew say you can ask them to give you another 4 minutes if needed.
A 4 min shower in the air is devine. And can be prolonged with a pause and shampoo then rinse. Then changing into fresh clothes for arrival. Its just devine. Oh and champagne and OJj makes breakfast better. The one first thing Emirates and others have never addressed is the toilets.
Thank you for sharing✈️😍
/former Emirates Crew and current Norwegian crew
The King of Luxury Content!!
Keep it coming Kym!!
Still waiting for you back order hat..😎😎😎
Working on new design now. Stay patient good sir.
@ my wife is a surgeon and love your design for the OR
you lucky man managing to fly an a380 in the NBA livery but I'm happy for you that you got the chance
Kim, surprised you didn’t mention the Hennessy Paradis Cognac. Not many airlines offer this at £1000 pounds a bottle, and it is superb. I always have more than my fair share.
Always love the content of your videos, however, one has not lived until joining the 'mile high club' at 50 feet on the go-round on a large corporate jet training flight. Beat that ! x
I miss watching Kym it's so entertaining
Well, you’ll be thrilled over the next few weeks. I have a tonne of content scheduled.
12:06 nice Daytona
Hello Kym, great video very informative thanks for sharing. Stay safe and passionate. 2025 season not far off!
Great video. Hope you enjoyed Kenya!
Wouldn’t consider Etihad’s The Residence as First Class. Their First products is The Apartments and The Residence is a notch above.
The main thing is nobody comes even close to the NUMBER of First class seats Emirates offer. Majority of their fleet have one of the three versions, so you’re able to fly First from places like NBO. Other airlines have limited First offerings.
Great serving of caviar 👌
I agree on the wifi!
Kym - does every glass of Emirates champagne come with a wireless microphone?? That's cool !!
Congratulations on your F1 photography awards Kym.
For those who care I was told to never book paid flights out of Dubai because Emirates charge a premium. Try doing 2 one way bookings, but haven't really checked as I don't live in the UAE and I try to buy fares on sale, but the flight going to Dubai would be cheaper, or even nest a group of tickets if you can plan it well.
I haven't flown on the EK 777 for over 1o years, nothing too special for me but the A380 is definitely a special aircraft and EK are going to need to do something extra in their premium cabins or they are going to loose out to other carriers if they continue to use their current twin engine aircraft configurations as those products look to be just industry average when they start to retire the A380 in the 2030's.
In regards to the beef out of Dubai, I was told by an EK chef that what they do is just sear the steaks to get the crust on it, so when they reheat it on the aircraft it comes out medium rare. Most other ports aren't allowed to do this for food safety reasons but YMMV.
My best steak though was on Qantas out of LHR, that was perfect.
Anyway thanks for your varied content I really enjoy your travel videos as much as your F1 related content.
Good video. I would give it a 8.2 out of 10
I was lucky enough to photograph that Emirates A380 with the NBA Livery (rego A6-EOD) - Flew into Sydney on 1 Jan 2025
Thanks for sharing.
_"Only a maximum of 2 people in the shower"_ ...The mind boggles as to why that sign is considered necessary! 🤣
Amazing product
Ive noticed recently that business class dont provide the food when you want it now. Its like a conveyor belt…………
Keogh's crisps🇮🇪. Gorgeous crisps (chips for Americas)😊.
I’ll be interested to see what you think about the Singapore airlines suite I’ve travelled a few times recently in first class obviously
It’s a very unusual ordinary product the seat position and the way it all works is a little pointless. It’s a waste
I’ll be travelling the new triple 7 on emirates soon looking forward to it
Good to know that even the bread in first class is first class! 😁
a civil mile high club on that plane by the sound of it.
Do you get any compensation from Emirates?
Ever tried saudia 1st suite?
Can we take these amenities kits to home
You must
Epic at 17:50! lolz
2/3/2 business is insane!!!!!!
Great video. Sign me up!
You won't regret it.
I fly on the Emirates A380 DXB-SYD regularly and one time found myself & my teenage daughter as the only 2 people in the 1st cabin. The flight attendant offered my daughter a 15-minute shower (via a special setting somewhere) because she had “long hair” and would she like to wash it 😂
I once had a flight from Perth where I was the only person in first on an A380. 14 seats to myself.
What date you film, is that your last flight in 2024 and your 1st flight, you sleep 2 hours on the plane?
Dec 20 NBO-DXB and Dec 21 DXB-PER
I see, nice. Happy 2025 from Honolulu. You should visit Honolulu in 2025, even though rental car, cost of living and food is expensive.
Kym: How many miles do you cover annually? And do you know your lifetime distance?
I was in the air last year for 320 hours.
@@KymIllman Impressive! you're a veteran of jet lag management! Keep the great content coming. I will be interested to hear what you make of so many changes to the driver line up for 2025. So many "rookies". thanks for keeping us entertained1
whats the cost? i want to gift my fiancée on our trip to Japan next month when I plan to propose
I'd love to know how much profit Emirates makes from first class?
I love your F1 content Kym but TBH 99.99% of us ‘normies’ are never going to see the other side of the class curtain and those that can afford it already know how flash it is. 😕
If the steak was that good, they wouldn't need to drown it in sauce.
There is no competition to A380!
Private jet?
Kym its 2025 and youre still using 1080p. Come on man.
It renders faster. Its youtube not the sphere
@ doesnt matter quality shite
I'll take the plane made in Europe where regulations mean something and they actually try to hold big corporations accountable when they put profit over people's safety.
Sorry, can't understand people ever complain about too much security. NO SUCH THING in my book. 😮
Like F1 itself Kym is as fake as the so-called sport. Who paid for the trip?
Who do you reckon was paying? Me. The first one with cash and the second with points, it’s clearly stated in the video.
@@KymIllmanF1 is fake like your videos, particularly this one.
@@KymIllman If you didn't get paid for it why did you do this very average video? Like F1 boring.
never talk bad about THE USA
Dude, you no longer know who you're talking too. I'm glad you succeeded, but 95% of your viewers will never experience what you do on the regular. Congratulations on your success. We're tired of the ELEGANCE, come back to real life.
Your flight review is much better than JOSH CAHILL's..SAM CHUI ....and that infinitely irritating pom NOEL PHILLIPS ...
Delighted to hear that. Cheers
@@KymIllman Mr. Kym can you consider doing a video on the size of each F1 team ( ie support staff ) their budgets and other logistics on what makes up the F1 roadshow.... apologies if you have already covered this content
OMG. Why would you post this? Sorry Mr.Perfect. Don't want to upset your Royal ass
Kym how old is your son? Brie looks like shes 40