I once flew to Dublin for similar reasons. My employer needed to get a 70lb box to Dublin in less than 36 hours due to a flub on our part, and I was Star Alliance Gold. I took the box, drove to the airport, slapped down my credit card and went "Get me to Dublin." I got there, was on the ground for 18 hours, delivered the box, had a few more beers than I hsould have, and flew home to Canada.
I am currently in Dublin for the last 5 years and lived for 30 years in Albany N.Y. and have dual citizenship. Let me know if your company ever need something like that agaian .. Thabks
I love your travel videos Noel. I'm 70 yrs old now and don't enjoy travel anymore. I used to travel the world when I was young. Now I live vicariously through your travel videos. Thank you for the wonderful adventures. ❤
Too bad you've lost the love of travel. I am also 70 and all I can ever think about is getting on the plane, I saved my money every 3 months just to hop on one even if it's just a short distance to Florida or hanging out in California. Hopefully watching one of his videos will inspire you to get back in the air again.
Another Oscar winning performance! My favorite bits? The reaction of the LH cabin crew on realizing you were a first class passenger; the line "shoe horn: Lufthansa stepping up their game with that", and the welcome staff at LH first class terminal: "Is this your first time in first class?" Keep them coming.
Virgin Australia has real-time tracking for checked bags now. Their app will alert you when your bag boards each plane or when it’s about to pop out on a baggage claim. It’s very reassuring when you have a few transfers in a row.
@30anvz28 On my return trip after transporting it, I overheard a lady ask for help lifting her carryon bag, noting that it was heavy because it had her sewing machine in it!
A wonderful adventure, and super exclusive glimpse of the Lufthansa First Class terminal! Thank you for sharing, and hope the team curry was to your satisfaction!😊
Technically the rear wheels touch down first so the passengers closest to the landing gear are first I believe. The only way your the first to land in the 747 in that seat is if your landing nose first in which case never mind.
Another great video! A creative approach to solving a logistics problem. When I ship anything in cardboard, I always put the merch in plastic bags, just for the possibility that the box may be exposed to rain!
Great video! Say what you want about LH, I know their cabin does not contain as much gold and wood as the one from Emirates, whether that is classy or not is for you to decide. This first class terminal though with the insane Porsche ride across the airport is on a different level.
What an awesome video, Noel. I am a big guy and have found Lufthansa’s premium economy product fit for use. I have on recent flights bid for a business and first class upgrade. Quite frankly, they are not worth the extra money. My best business class experiences, service and value for money, have been aboard British Airways and Air France. I have been upgraded to first class on these carriers and had a wonderful time.
Excellent video Noel. Have watched every video you have uploaded since day 1 - and must admit none were boring - quite an accomplishment. In fact, I think your videos are getting even better - Well done Noel - compulsive viewing. That Lufthansa first class lounge in Frankfurt was something else.
The best part of the video was when you were in the first class terminal in Frankfurt You can’t go rong with getting a ride to the plane in a Porsche Specially, since the video started with your anxiety about getting the boxes to England when you left for the Houston airport in the Ford But it was a relief that they made it to England in the end, and you got them to the distribution centre and whatever your rental car was Feel bad for the guy who almost lost his phone because the worst case scenario would be, he would have to get new contacts. We programmed in his new phone
I felt the pain about her acting surprised 🤣 I got that on Aeroflot last month when I had a business class ticket for a Moscow-Vladivostok flight. After I got seated, a flight attendant came and asked for my boarding pass, I guess to verify my seat assignment (though she didn't check anyone else's). And she openly acted surprised that I, in fact, had a business class seat. Kinda pissed me off, to be honest, especially since I have Aeroflot Platinum status. I guess I wasn't over-dressed obnoxiously enough with designer labels and tacky jewelry to meet her definition of premium class passenger 😅
I know that feeling! It's part of why I stopped flying American Airlines. If I'm not going to be treated like a business or first class passenger, why pay those fees??
I am a person who puts their wealth into body, gym, person trainer, and flight tickets, but in the winter I look like a hobo, just dressed enough to not be cold, in pitch black clothes that are VERY worn out. I am from Berlin, so showing off wealth makes me feel sick, and I just feel so good in my favorite pants. They look "normal" but surely not "D&G". When I travel in the summer I dress extravagant and you can see my body and they assume I am a famous sports person and they are a bit "too flirty", when I am travelling in the winter you can see them doing EXACTLY WHAT YOU EXPERIENCED. ugh. Even worse, the macros on the food on that flight is not enough for a BB-er to not starve, so I have to always travel with a bag of protein bars.
Wow, thank you for another fabulous trip video. Sitting at the front of the 747 has got to be the best seat in the sky! What other aircraft has such beauty and function? What other aircraft has ever enabled you (or ever will enable you) to sit ahead of the pilots! Thanks for ‘taking’ so many people along with you, who can’t do it for real.
Noel, I've worked in logistics for quite some time. If you open a business UPS shipping account, the parcel price goes way down. Sometimes up to 90 percent.
This was rather fun and quite an adventure for your boxes! It’s so funny to hear people talking about the dreadful UK weather when I absolutely love the rain. It’s my favorite! I live in Las Vegas where we get very little rain and so I’m envious of the UK.
Wow Noel , You have sorted it & delivered it all amazingly well . Just shows what a bit of thought can achieve . Congratulations on another amazing video .❤❤❤
I had the privilege of flying roundtrip to Tokyo in Seat 1A on a JAL 747-400 late last century. Lie flat bed and whisper quiet in flight. My best seating experience ever!
It's fine and dandy so long as the plane doesn't crash. People in the front of the craft tend to die more than people further back. One reason I wonder why they put first class in the front. I guess easier boarding and departure and smoother ride compared to the back.
Great adventure Noel. So nice to watch a video that was different than the standard airline/airplane "review" is. I think you should make a few more "on a mission" reviews as i found this one very entertaining!
Noel you totally crack me up 😂 Only a select few people would fly 3 legs just to ride the 747 1st class across the pond. I’m with you on that one as a former 747 FA ✈️ Glad the merch made it safely 🙏 you be brave my friend 🤣 thanks for another entertaining video 👍
I think that's common. I grew up in the southeast USA and had a pretty thick southern accent. Moved out of state for a few years, mostly lost the accent, but it came right back when I moved back. Now I have a Redneck/Californian/Texan accent with a bit of British due to how much British media I've consumed over the years. Most people can't tell exactly where my accent is from lol
As I was watching this video, my wife asked, “is this the guy who travels for a living even though he hates traveling?” After thinking on this for a second, I told her, “No. I think he really enjoys traveling. He’s just British.” She still declined when I offered to order her some socks.
Noel. I have been interested in aviation for many years. I have a disabled wife like you. Your channel and info has been a revelation and great entertainment. All the very best.
Great video Noel! I loved every minute of this video I was supposed to fly LH433 on that 747-8 upstairs in Biz Class last week but unfortunately I was stuck here due to unforeseen medical conditions but seeing you fly her made my week! Thanks so much Noel! Cheers 🥂 Mate! Caleb’s Aviation
Just double checked I would’ve been on THAT EXACT 747-8 your flight THAT NIGHT would’ve loved to meet you that would’ve been AWESOME! 😎 Perhaps I’ll see you at Oshkosh 24 this year! 😊
Love that air miles collected from your videos on aviation have saved you money on shipping your merch bought by people watching your videos on aviation.
You truly are dedicated to ur job and merch..I've never seen anyone put as much effort into doing all the jobs like this and made it enjoyable traveling except for the rain at the end. But that's amazing how it cost less to take first class than even use USPS .that's interesting
FYI: I am an OBC (On board courier), so travel around the world delivering boxes such as these as a job.......with your baggage tag numbers you can ask at the desk at the gate to confirm that the packages have been loaded on the plane. Most larger airports (such as Chicago, Frankfurt etc) have the computer facility at the gate to do this. (It takes some of the stress out of wondering if they are down in the hold!)
Absolutely fantastic. Keep the videos coming and it’s also great to see that your parcels got to a from 3 different aircraft. Even though it’s easier said then done, the people that matter to you most like your friends and family will be the ones that stick by you and their for you. Ignore what others say, be yourself and be true to you. HNY to you, your family and all the other people watching this. 2024. Onwards and upwards 🎉😊
Very cool video! Nice little business you have, & it looks like you have a lot of fun doing this. I’m retired and you’re getting me in the mood to travel. I haven’t really been anywhere outside of the country other than my time in the Navy many years ago, so I enjoy these videos because it gives me a better idea of what it would be like the travel to these places. So I appreciate that! Safe Happy travels Noel! 🍻
Pro tip. You can get it done for way cheaper if you go to a freight forwarding company. Based on those dimensions and boxes, it should not cost more than 500-600$ from Texas to london including pickup from your residence.
I love these videos because I will not be able to fly business or first class ever. The thing to remember is Noel, that we watch these to see what it is like and to live vicariously through you, the amenity kits you get are something that most of us will never get as we always have to fly economy. I would have loved that kit that you said was not that great. Keep up the great videos. :D
For the World Airline Historical Society, for the Captain's Log, the quarterly Magazine, we had a friend come from the UK to our house to pick up the European members Mags to send from the UK or even get to Europe to save on the postage of sending them by USPS to the European members. If you have the means and friends, You gained some miles and some new luxuries. Going from one terminal to the other by Porsche is a new item to tick off the box.
I have to admit that I'm totally jealous that you fly first class. One time my mother treated me to first class from NY to Orlando. It was nothing like first class long haul. Coach on BA was nicer. Am planning a trip to Korea next year. Wish I could afford first class for that....long flight and trying for direct flight
I'm watching this wonderful video while sitting by the fire in my recliner trying to stay warm from the freezing 🥶 cold and snow ❄️ in Northeast Texas. Thanks for sharing this with us.
on my 747 flight from Korea i had the seat behind yours. booked business class but got upgraded at gate for some reason. i was just happy to finally get a 747 flight done which completes my list of Boeing planes to be in. they and Lufthansa are about the only ones still flying the old metal
This was great!! I have a vintage & antique shop and ship worldwide and you are right. Shipping rates can be atrocious. I can ship to California from Ontario, Canada usually cheaper than to British Columbia...in my own country. I don't have the airmiles you have and my parcels are smaller/lighter than what you were dealing with but I still was totally intrigued by your video concept this week. Great fun and, hurrah, all 3 arrived, soggy but okay. As for Lufthansa, I've only flown with them a couple of times (economy, I'm afraid) and the service was top notch.
We did that with my son when he went to college. 4 of us, Southwest. 8 as large as they allow boxes for free (2 per person). Half the price of renting a car and driving it there, and lord knows how much cheaper than shipping it all.
Doing connecting flights to get to your final destination is always the best. Usually it is cheaper, and you get to go on more planes. Great video Noel!
26:12 Just an FYI to flyers: In wet conditions, pilots don't care about making the landing silky smooth. Their priority is to get on the ground and stopped as safely as possible.
Noel don’t let people live rent free in your head, it’s hard to ignore people when they make nasty comments and they don’t even know your story they don’t even know who you are. I for one think you’re doing a wonderful job.
I’ve done about 2.5 million miles and don’t look forward to flying anymore. I did enjoy the top of the 747, and business class on the A380 was wonderful
Since your baggage was not personal items but instead unused commercial goods meant for resale, did you need to declare them at the customs and pay import duties on them?
@@avishjha4030 It IS judgy. Let's play a game; You are in a rest room/WC. A person enters wearing a dress. What room are you in? Judged on appearance, initial reaction based on established norms. You can act like you belong there, and dress the part. He did neigher. Yet we know he has the money to fly FC if he wants.
@@HawkeyeFLA I don't think I want to spend hours in planes and airports and hotels or 5 days in an american bus, I actually travel using my bicycle during my holidays and I think seeing the world through Noel's videos makes it 100 times more interesting
I used AA miles in 2003 for BA First B744 LHR-SIN-SYD roundtrip and in 2994 for QF First B744 LAX-MEL, SYD-LAX. I was also by the nose each time and noticed the same noise effect from the nose gear. Very cool!
The logistics of Noel Phillips merch is amazing. I ordered before and had a slight issue with it being delivered but hopefully it’s resolved now. I thought it would have been just dropped shipped. Keep up the good work!
What a cool and interesting “hack”! I think this might only work if you have a high status. I do see several people bringing all sorts of stuff on my flights. I’m also a TH-camr from Houston! I don’t know if you would ever collaborate with such a small channel, but I would love to vlog with you one day!
I had the opportunity to sit in that seat back in the 80s on Northwest Orient Airlines, yes it was that long ago. Maybe they had dropped the Orient name by that time. I found it cool that because of the shape of the fuselage, you can kind of see forward out the first window.
Noel, I love watching your travel videos and reviews. You have encouraged me to want to start my own TH-cam travel vlogs and all fingers crossed, my first video will drop in April. Thank you for the inspiration.
Brillant Noel. It's unbelievable how the courier companies are pricing the shipment way more than the passenger jets. I remember the days courier was the way to go, but I think they'll be going under unless they change their ways of treating customers. Definitely your points from United helped out big time, but $2,000 US to send 3 boxes maybe 35 lbs each is still ripping the customer off big time. Lufthansa is a good airline and my wife and I had experienced business class with then September 2023 Toronto to Frankford we were bumped up from Premium. We were very satisfied. Yes that the flooding in the UK actually alot of Europe was great this time your came over. Happy New Years Noel and family catch you next video
I was surprised the amenity kit of Lufthansa is not the typical environmental friendly blue bag, this one actually much better, the little loo is the 1st class looks more beautiful than expected! And the Frankfurt lounge and drove to plane with a Porsche , wow! The service may match up with top airlines!
Cracking journey (...not the rainy bit!) and a very timely and cost effective method so well done you. Flown Lufthansa around Europe a bit but never long haul and they are efficient, helpful and friendly. Never lost a hold bag at Frankfurt but know people who have, their First Class facility looked impressive and to checked in and deposited via a Porsche - well what a treat :o) Be well.
I wondered how this would end up going as surely the merchandise if sent by UPS would have included an element of import duty and VAT which is tricky when travelling across international borders with the goods in hand and declaring to customs. You also included your passage through customs as part of the video and we did not see how the declaration in red channel worked. I know you can bring in £390 of goods but that is only for personal use. If it is business then how does it work as it appears to be a very fast and convenient way to import.
@@Calebs_Aviationi recently flew on EuroBiz on a CRJ900, it was even worse, the 1A seat I was sat in had no recline (the regulars had) and I got no meal because ‘they didn’t expect to prepare it’s
Well done done Noel, that’s well sorted, and an adventure to boot. Least we forget about your Lufthansa duck. I imagine one of your lads will claim it. The third bonus of your trip, you were able to film content, perhaps , you could go into the transport business as well. Happy New Year, and here’s to all your future adventures. 🍾 🥂
I completely believe the quote was as high as it was, but I'm very curious about the details -- weight and dimensions, service options -- that led to it being so ridiculously high. 😺
I once flew to Dublin for similar reasons. My employer needed to get a 70lb box to Dublin in less than 36 hours due to a flub on our part, and I was Star Alliance Gold. I took the box, drove to the airport, slapped down my credit card and went "Get me to Dublin." I got there, was on the ground for 18 hours, delivered the box, had a few more beers than I hsould have, and flew home to Canada.
Based on your text, it does look like you had a more beers than you hsould have mate.
Funny enough, your reply is clearly worse. @@Aging_Geek
@@lo1bo2I know right 😂
I am currently in Dublin for the last 5 years and lived for 30 years in Albany N.Y. and have dual citizenship. Let me know if your company ever need something like that agaian .. Thabks
I would have insisted on at least Biz class..... 😉
7:26 "You didn't need to sound so surprised." Hahahaha. They don't see many passengers in First wearing a t-shirt with a toilet on it
lmao!! facts ;)
I love your travel videos Noel. I'm 70 yrs old now and don't enjoy travel anymore. I used to travel the world when I was young. Now I live vicariously through your travel videos. Thank you for the wonderful adventures. ❤
Too bad you've lost the love of travel. I am also 70 and all I can ever think about is getting on the plane, I saved my money every 3 months just to hop on one even if it's just a short distance to Florida or hanging out in California. Hopefully watching one of his videos will inspire you to get back in the air again.
That's amazing, I'm 19 and I never see 70 year olds on youtube! Hats off to you sir or mam
I hope I never lose the desire to travel 🧳, my favorite thing to do is to explore like Indiana Jones.
@@TheLifetraveler1 I'm also 70, I feel the same way as you!
@@9094nancyjI’m 14 and have visited 17 countries. I dream of visiting all 197 countries one day.
Another Oscar winning performance! My favorite bits? The reaction of the LH cabin crew on realizing you were a first class passenger; the line "shoe horn: Lufthansa stepping up their game with that", and the welcome staff at LH first class terminal: "Is this your first time in first class?" Keep them coming.
I can't help but observe that Noel isn't dressed quite as sharply as some of the other first class passengers!
@@Reason077Considering Noel was wearing a t-shirt with a toilet on it im not suprised by the cabin crew’s reaction 😅
Well done Lufthansa, great customer service and lovely staff all the way through.
I have flown Lufthansa once. I liked it.This was in 1978-79.
@@SuiGenerisAbbie Wow you must be older than me
@@bardo0007why so rude. grandpa
Virgin Australia has real-time tracking for checked bags now. Their app will alert you when your bag boards each plane or when it’s about to pop out on a baggage claim. It’s very reassuring when you have a few transfers in a row.
Delta does the same thing! I love it.
Qatar tries to do the same thing but you normally see your bag on the belt before its even reached Doha on the app 😄
Delta has had that for a little while now and Southwest just started doing it too!
It isn't brilliant though much prefer my Airtags
United does as well, which I think should have worked for the trip, but definitely until takeoff from O'hare.
I can't tell you how many times I've flown things across the US for people, including a sewing machine, with my free 70lb checked bags.
Could you take a few special boxes of talcum powder to the USA for me?😂
Could you bring Soap And Burger for me
i can tell you
That’s funny. I bought a sewing machine while visiting family and flew it home with me due to shipping costs.
@30anvz28 On my return trip after transporting it, I overheard a lady ask for help lifting her carryon bag, noting that it was heavy because it had her sewing machine in it!
A wonderful adventure, and super exclusive glimpse of the Lufthansa First Class terminal! Thank you for sharing, and hope the team curry was to your satisfaction!😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@noelphilips Glad that you enjoyed the trip.
Technically the rear wheels touch down first so the passengers closest to the landing gear are first I believe. The only way your the first to land in the 747 in that seat is if your landing nose first in which case never mind.
Well done to Lufthansa for continuing to fly the Jumbo Jet.
747 isn't a Jumbo jet now the real super Jumbo jet is Airbus A380💯
Wrong@@sanjaychavan1989
@@sanjaychavan1989 747 is Jumbo but a380 is Jumbo-Jambo!
@@sanjaychavan1989Lufthansa operates both of them
It's so called American mentality to show everything made in America is so Jumbo 😂😂😂😂
Another great video! A creative approach to solving a logistics problem. When I ship anything in cardboard, I always put the merch in plastic bags, just for the possibility that the box may be exposed to rain!
Great video! Say what you want about LH, I know their cabin does not contain as much gold and wood as the one from Emirates, whether that is classy or not is for you to decide. This first class terminal though with the insane Porsche ride across the airport is on a different level.
What an awesome video, Noel.
I am a big guy and have found Lufthansa’s premium economy product fit for use.
I have on recent flights bid for a business and first class upgrade. Quite frankly, they are not worth the extra money.
My best business class experiences, service and value for money, have been aboard British Airways and Air France. I have been upgraded to first class on these carriers and had a wonderful time.
This is SO cool Noel! 😂😂 👌🏻
1st class travelling and hand delivering your boxes of merchandise. Brilliant!
Any time you can do something better than UPS is a major win. The start of the Noel Philips courier service perhaps? Well done!!
Excellent video Noel. Have watched every video you have uploaded since day 1 - and must admit none were boring - quite an accomplishment. In fact, I think your videos are getting even better - Well done Noel - compulsive viewing. That Lufthansa first class lounge in Frankfurt was something else.
Wow, thanks!
The best part of the video was when you were in the first class terminal in Frankfurt
You can’t go rong with getting a ride to the plane in a Porsche
Specially, since the video started with your anxiety about getting the boxes to England when you left for the Houston airport in the Ford
But it was a relief that they made it to England in the end, and you got them to the distribution centre and whatever your rental car was
Feel bad for the guy who almost lost his phone because the worst case scenario would be, he would have to get new contacts. We programmed in his new phone
I felt the pain about her acting surprised 🤣 I got that on Aeroflot last month when I had a business class ticket for a Moscow-Vladivostok flight. After I got seated, a flight attendant came and asked for my boarding pass, I guess to verify my seat assignment (though she didn't check anyone else's). And she openly acted surprised that I, in fact, had a business class seat. Kinda pissed me off, to be honest, especially since I have Aeroflot Platinum status. I guess I wasn't over-dressed obnoxiously enough with designer labels and tacky jewelry to meet her definition of premium class passenger 😅
I know that feeling! It's part of why I stopped flying American Airlines. If I'm not going to be treated like a business or first class passenger, why pay those fees??
Well said.
I am a person who puts their wealth into body, gym, person trainer, and flight tickets, but in the winter I look like a hobo, just dressed enough to not be cold, in pitch black clothes that are VERY worn out. I am from Berlin, so showing off wealth makes me feel sick, and I just feel so good in my favorite pants. They look "normal" but surely not "D&G". When I travel in the summer I dress extravagant and you can see my body and they assume I am a famous sports person and they are a bit "too flirty", when I am travelling in the winter you can see them doing EXACTLY WHAT YOU EXPERIENCED. ugh. Even worse, the macros on the food on that flight is not enough for a BB-er to not starve, so I have to always travel with a bag of protein bars.
Wow, thank you for another fabulous trip video.
Sitting at the front of the 747 has got to be the best seat in the sky! What other aircraft has such beauty and function? What other aircraft has ever enabled you (or ever will enable you) to sit ahead of the pilots!
Thanks for ‘taking’ so many people along with you, who can’t do it for real.
Noel, I've worked in logistics for quite some time. If you open a business UPS shipping account, the parcel price goes way down. Sometimes up to 90 percent.
Probably would have been cheaper if he put a weight just under 70 lbs as 70 and over is considered overweight
No excuse for content then though?
This was rather fun and quite an adventure for your boxes! It’s so funny to hear people talking about the dreadful UK weather when I absolutely love the rain. It’s my favorite! I live in Las Vegas where we get very little rain and so I’m envious of the UK.
Wow Noel , You have sorted it & delivered it all amazingly well . Just shows what a bit of thought can achieve . Congratulations on another amazing video .❤❤❤
I had the privilege of flying roundtrip to Tokyo in Seat 1A on a JAL 747-400 late last century. Lie flat bed and whisper quiet in flight. My best seating experience ever!
It's fine and dandy so long as the plane doesn't crash. People in the front of the craft tend to die more than people further back. One reason I wonder why they put first class in the front. I guess easier boarding and departure and smoother ride compared to the back.
Great adventure Noel. So nice to watch a video that was different than the standard airline/airplane "review" is. I think you should make a few more "on a mission" reviews as i found this one very entertaining!
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@noelphilips I was once gang raped on a greyhound bus😢 I now have to wear a diaper for life
1:09 Noel cruising in an F-150. Texas suits you man!
How did you get used to driving on the left side of the vehicle?
@@jpettigrew011 I drive a rhd Ford F250 in Ireland. It's surprisingly easy. Then again I lived in New York for 12 years!
I love your enthusiasm while traveling and your creativity too regarding dropping off the boxes yourself. Its always a pleasure watching your movies.
One of my favorites yet. Nicely done. Just keep tuning out the "noise", Noel. You're brilliant!
I agree great video just a little scratchy with the noise
Noel you totally crack me up 😂 Only a select few people would fly 3 legs just to ride the 747 1st class across the pond. I’m with you on that one as a former 747 FA ✈️ Glad the merch made it safely 🙏 you be brave my friend 🤣 thanks for another entertaining video 👍
I would for sure! :D
Maybe I’m imagining things but Noel’s accent suddenly was restored to its former glory once he landed in in London
I think that's common. I grew up in the southeast USA and had a pretty thick southern accent. Moved out of state for a few years, mostly lost the accent, but it came right back when I moved back. Now I have a Redneck/Californian/Texan accent with a bit of British due to how much British media I've consumed over the years. Most people can't tell exactly where my accent is from lol
As I was watching this video, my wife asked, “is this the guy who travels for a living even though he hates traveling?”
After thinking on this for a second, I told her, “No. I think he really enjoys traveling. He’s just British.”
She still declined when I offered to order her some socks.
Love the random guy that appeared at 11:30 who just stares daggers at the camera whilst he's innocently going on about amenities💀
Noel. I have been interested in aviation for many years. I have a disabled wife like you. Your channel and info has been a revelation and great entertainment. All the very best.
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times ... my face hurts from smiling through this one, Noel, thanks! ✈
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video Noel! I loved every minute of this video I was supposed to fly LH433 on that 747-8 upstairs in Biz Class last week but unfortunately I was stuck here due to unforeseen medical conditions but seeing you fly her made my week!
Thanks so much Noel!
Cheers 🥂 Mate!
Caleb’s Aviation
Just double checked I would’ve been on THAT EXACT 747-8 your flight THAT NIGHT would’ve loved to meet you that would’ve been AWESOME! 😎 Perhaps I’ll see you at Oshkosh 24 this year! 😊
7:20 😂😂😂 her reaction to you being in first class despite that hoodie was priceless
Love that air miles collected from your videos on aviation have saved you money on shipping your merch bought by people watching your videos on aviation.
You truly are dedicated to ur job and merch..I've never seen anyone put as much effort into doing all the jobs like this and made it enjoyable traveling except for the rain at the end. But that's amazing how it cost less to take first class than even use USPS .that's interesting
FYI: I am an OBC (On board courier), so travel around the world delivering boxes such as these as a job.......with your baggage tag numbers you can ask at the desk at the gate to confirm that the packages have been loaded on the plane. Most larger airports (such as Chicago, Frankfurt etc) have the computer facility at the gate to do this. (It takes some of the stress out of wondering if they are down in the hold!)
Absolutely fantastic. Keep the videos coming and it’s also great to see that your parcels got to a from 3 different aircraft.
Even though it’s easier said then done, the people that matter to you most like your friends and family will be the ones that stick by you and their for you.
Ignore what others say, be yourself and be true to you.
HNY to you, your family and all the other people watching this.
2024. Onwards and upwards 🎉😊
Very cool video! Nice little business you have, & it looks like you have a lot of fun doing this. I’m retired and you’re getting me in the mood to travel. I haven’t really been anywhere outside of the country other than my time in the Navy many years ago, so I enjoy these videos because it gives me a better idea of what it would be like the travel to these places. So I appreciate that! Safe Happy travels Noel! 🍻
Love your down to earth, honest reviews.
Its nice to see all the different lounges and planes. It helps us to know which ones to stay away from😂
Pro tip. You can get it done for way cheaper if you go to a freight forwarding company. Based on those dimensions and boxes, it should not cost more than 500-600$ from Texas to london including pickup from your residence.
Something most of us dream of doing. What a fun story and watch! Thanks Noel!
Glad you enjoyed it!
@TOPGGAMINGYT Lufthansa said they plan to redo the interiors for the 2030s and keep the planes until AT LEAST 2040! 😂
@TOPGGAMINGYT Nothing can beat the 747. It's big and perfect, no need to retire the fleet
I love these videos because I will not be able to fly business or first class ever. The thing to remember is Noel, that we watch these to see what it is like and to live vicariously through you, the amenity kits you get are something that most of us will never get as we always have to fly economy. I would have loved that kit that you said was not that great. Keep up the great videos. :D
For the World Airline Historical Society, for the Captain's Log, the quarterly Magazine, we had a friend come from the UK to our house to pick up the European members Mags to send from the UK or even get to Europe to save on the postage of sending them by USPS to the European members. If you have the means and friends, You gained some miles and some new luxuries. Going from one terminal to the other by Porsche is a new item to tick off the box.
Good business idea. I’ll get on a plane and fly anything legal from anywhere to anywhere. First class plus a small delivery fee. Sorted. Fun!
I have to admit that I'm totally jealous that you fly first class. One time my mother treated me to first class from NY to Orlando. It was nothing like first class long haul. Coach on BA was nicer. Am planning a trip to Korea next year. Wish I could afford first class for that....long flight and trying for direct flight
I'm watching this wonderful video while sitting by the fire in my recliner trying to stay warm from the freezing 🥶 cold and snow ❄️ in Northeast Texas. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Would have been interesting to see how you dealt with customs, that would be a consideration for me if I carried products for my employer.
Just what I thought.
on my 747 flight from Korea i had the seat behind yours. booked business class but got upgraded at gate for some reason. i was just happy to finally get a 747 flight done which completes my list of Boeing planes to be in. they and Lufthansa are about the only ones still flying the old metal
Enjoying your videos.. allows me to experience what it's like traveling around the world. Appreciate you! ✌
I have found FedEx to be significantly cheaper than UPS/ USPS for international shipping, sometimes by up to 75%
This was great!! I have a vintage & antique shop and ship worldwide and you are right. Shipping rates can be atrocious. I can ship to California from Ontario, Canada usually cheaper than to British Columbia...in my own country. I don't have the airmiles you have and my parcels are smaller/lighter than what you were dealing with but I still was totally intrigued by your video concept this week. Great fun and, hurrah, all 3 arrived, soggy but okay. As for Lufthansa, I've only flown with them a couple of times (economy, I'm afraid) and the service was top notch.
We did that with my son when he went to college. 4 of us, Southwest. 8 as large as they allow boxes for free (2 per person). Half the price of renting a car and driving it there, and lord knows how much cheaper than shipping it all.
Relax. You are cool. I’m glad you get to enjoy such cool trips.
I appreciate that!
What about customs? I was expecting him to get shafted.
Thank YOU Noel Philips. That was the most fun! You are not a dull guy!!!
Doing connecting flights to get to your final destination is always the best. Usually it is cheaper, and you get to go on more planes. Great video Noel!
More connections means more chance for lost baggage.
@@robertsharp67 Good point, but it would be the airlines duty to get the bag to you at some point.
I TOTALLY LOVE YOU BRO!!! I THINK YOUR MANNER AND HUMILITY IS TRUELY BEAUTIFUL 😍 KIND REGARDS BEN FROM NEW ZEALAND 🇳🇿 😊
Thank you for your kind words.
POV: Indonesian when they dont wanna use Lionparcel
That loo with a window is great. That natural light just makes it much nicer.
Well done Noel! Yes shipping prices are ridiculous! Safe trip home. Regards from Brum!
You are so polite, Noel! I’m sure it doesn’t go unnoticed. Love your content. 😊
Thank you so much 🤗
That gives a new meaning to “I’ll deliver it myself” 😅
Noel, please consider taking the canadian train across the provinces so we can see how it is. Love the videos, thanks for the wonderful content boss
Love your videos Noel! And seem like a genuinely nice and cool person! Don't listen to the trolls.
I appreciate that!
26:12 Just an FYI to flyers: In wet conditions, pilots don't care about making the landing silky smooth. Their priority is to get on the ground and stopped as safely as possible.
Noel don’t let people live rent free in your head, it’s hard to ignore people when they make nasty comments and they don’t even know your story they don’t even know who you are. I for one think you’re doing a wonderful job.
I’ve done about 2.5 million miles and don’t look forward to flying anymore. I did enjoy the top of the 747, and business class on the A380 was wonderful
I love the 747. What a plane! ❤
22:00 “and I will find you” sound so cool and ominous at the same time
Since your baggage was not personal items but instead unused commercial goods meant for resale, did you need to declare them at the customs and pay import duties on them?
I was wondering the same! perhaps why it was cheaper since no tax
Good point. Either way he'll have to pay any tarrifs if they are due. Potentially the amounts may be under the minimum quota though.
Looks like they went through the Green Channel 💀
@@gareth7548what’s the green channel?
Given how much effort you made to get the merchandise here I hope everyone watching makes a purchase! Thanks Noel another great video
“She didn’t need to sound so surprised”
Epic! So funny and so true. Great post Noel
Not very surprised was I by the flight attendant's reaction. He wore clothes more suited for "steerage" than first/business class.
@@cliffontheroad That sounds so judgy though.
@@avishjha4030 It IS judgy. Let's play a game; You are in a rest room/WC. A person enters wearing a dress. What room are you in?
Judged on appearance, initial reaction based on established norms.
You can act like you belong there, and dress the part. He did neigher. Yet we know he has the money to fly FC if he wants.
@@cliffontheroad I do get your point, but still the FA didn't have to act shocked, they should be better trained.
If you ever fly to Mexico City - Four Seasons is by far the best hotel in Mexico City.
Made me laugh when the stewardess sounded shocked you were in first class haha. Bit rude but funny. Good video Noel :)
Brilliant Service ! Happy New Year ! Most air cargo places can seal wrap yer boxes for weather and tamper protection, just a thought.
Noel, you didn't mention how you cleared the boxes through customs in London
Love the guy who photo bombed your amenity kit portion.
Watching Noel's adventures is actually better than travelling yourself
Why wouldn't you want to venture out and explore what the world has to offer from your own perspective?
@@HawkeyeFLA I don't think I want to spend hours in planes and airports and hotels or 5 days in an american bus, I actually travel using my bicycle during my holidays and I think seeing the world through Noel's videos makes it 100 times more interesting
I used AA miles in 2003 for BA First B744 LHR-SIN-SYD roundtrip and in 2994 for QF First B744 LAX-MEL, SYD-LAX. I was also by the nose each time and noticed the same noise effect from the nose gear. Very cool!
The logistics of Noel Phillips merch is amazing. I ordered before and had a slight issue with it being delivered but hopefully it’s resolved now. I thought it would have been just dropped shipped. Keep up the good work!
140k miles costs $1910 with Lufthansa, if people are curious about how much it actually cost :)
As for trolls.. Noel you are such a dude! Nothing but respect for you. Big love mate, ignore the haters! ❤
I appreciate that
What a cool and interesting “hack”! I think this might only work if you have a high status. I do see several people bringing all sorts of stuff on my flights.
I’m also a TH-camr from Houston! I don’t know if you would ever collaborate with such a small channel, but I would love to vlog with you one day!
I had the opportunity to sit in that seat back in the 80s on Northwest Orient Airlines, yes it was that long ago. Maybe they had dropped the Orient name by that time. I found it cool that because of the shape of the fuselage, you can kind of see forward out the first window.
Must be Lovely Memories you Had Great Time ❤ Wish i Could Fly First on 747 Nose
Noel, I love watching your travel videos and reviews. You have encouraged me to want to start my own TH-cam travel vlogs and all fingers crossed, my first video will drop in April. Thank you for the inspiration.
Brillant Noel. It's unbelievable how the courier companies are pricing the shipment way more than the passenger jets. I remember the days courier was the way to go, but I think they'll be going under unless they change their ways of treating customers. Definitely your points from United helped out big time, but $2,000 US to send 3 boxes maybe 35 lbs each is still ripping the customer off big time. Lufthansa is a good airline and my wife and I had experienced business class with then September 2023 Toronto to Frankford we were bumped up from Premium. We were very satisfied. Yes that the flooding in the UK actually alot of Europe was great this time your came over. Happy New Years Noel and family catch you next video
Wow, amazing first class terminal! Thank you for review! P.s. I think the cost of your return ticket should also be included.
I was surprised the amenity kit of Lufthansa is not the typical environmental friendly blue bag, this one actually much better, the little loo is the 1st class looks more beautiful than expected!
And the Frankfurt lounge and drove to plane with a Porsche , wow! The service may match up with top airlines!
I actually like those themed shopping bags, but those are in C, not F.
God bless you please don't let the haters get to you
Cracking journey (...not the rainy bit!) and a very timely and cost effective method so well done you. Flown Lufthansa around Europe a bit but never long haul and they are efficient, helpful and friendly. Never lost a hold bag at Frankfurt but know people who have, their First Class facility looked impressive and to checked in and deposited via a Porsche - well what a treat :o) Be well.
One of my favourite videos of yours Noel. 3 sectors, great jets and such a cool reason for flying too! Love it!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I wondered how this would end up going as surely the merchandise if sent by UPS would have included an element of import duty and VAT which is tricky when travelling across international borders with the goods in hand and declaring to customs. You also included your passage through customs as part of the video and we did not see how the declaration in red channel worked. I know you can bring in £390 of goods but that is only for personal use. If it is business then how does it work as it appears to be a very fast and convenient way to import.
Just try Air Freight for whichever airline you like. I always used Delta. United was too expensive.
I was a bit concerned the boxes weren't going to fit on the E190.....
I didn’t know the E190s had Business Class granted it’s just Economy style EuroBiz but still!? 😂
@@Calebs_Aviationi recently flew on EuroBiz on a CRJ900, it was even worse, the 1A seat I was sat in had no recline (the regulars had) and I got no meal because ‘they didn’t expect to prepare it’s
Well done done Noel, that’s well sorted, and an adventure to boot.
Least we forget about your Lufthansa duck. I imagine one of your lads will claim it.
The third bonus of your trip, you were able to film content, perhaps , you could go into the transport business as well. Happy New Year, and here’s to all your future adventures.
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This reminds me of the good old days of "air courier" rides 40 years ago!!! I love flying the Lufthansa 747s. I've never had a bad flight or crew.
Loved the blow dryer scene,me and my bald husband laughed so much at that 😂
I completely believe the quote was as high as it was, but I'm very curious about the details -- weight and dimensions, service options -- that led to it being so ridiculously high. 😺
so fun to get a glimpse of first class! i'm astonished the boxes made it.