I Flew Parcels To Europe in FIRST CLASS (Cheaper Than UPS)

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  • @nonenowherebye
    @nonenowherebye 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +353

    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.

    • @Aging_Geek
      @Aging_Geek 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

      Based on your text, it does look like you had a more beers than you hsould have mate.

    • @lo1bo2
      @lo1bo2 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +45

      Funny enough, your reply is clearly worse. @@Aging_Geek

    • @johnkane1898
      @johnkane1898 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      @@lo1bo2I know right 😂

    • @johnkennedy1242
      @johnkennedy1242 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      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

    • @andresiaw7895
      @andresiaw7895 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I would have insisted on at least Biz class..... 😉

  • @tech9803
    @tech9803 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +100

    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

    • @BIMMERKID2
      @BIMMERKID2 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      lmao!! facts ;)

  • @kinghenrymiller2629
    @kinghenrymiller2629 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +531

    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. ❤

    • @TheLifetraveler1
      @TheLifetraveler1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +52

      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.

    • @BARB_BLOX
      @BARB_BLOX 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

      That's amazing, I'm 19 and I never see 70 year olds on youtube! Hats off to you sir or mam

    • @andrewohare8550
      @andrewohare8550 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      I hope I never lose the desire to travel 🧳, my favorite thing to do is to explore like Indiana Jones.

    • @9094nancyj
      @9094nancyj 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      @@TheLifetraveler1 I'm also 70, I feel the same way as you!

    • @FastGuy1
      @FastGuy1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@9094nancyjI’m 14 and have visited 17 countries. I dream of visiting all 197 countries one day.

  • @davidwill5347
    @davidwill5347 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +47

    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.

    • @Reason077
      @Reason077 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      I can't help but observe that Noel isn't dressed quite as sharply as some of the other first class passengers!

    • @FastGuy1
      @FastGuy1 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Reason077Considering Noel was wearing a t-shirt with a toilet on it im not suprised by the cabin crew’s reaction 😅

  • @TristanDavey
    @TristanDavey 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +103

    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.

    • @Matthew_Calmert
      @Matthew_Calmert 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Delta does the same thing! I love it.

    • @theGottowatch
      @theGottowatch 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Qatar tries to do the same thing but you normally see your bag on the belt before its even reached Doha on the app 😄

    • @pey.l
      @pey.l 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Delta has had that for a little while now and Southwest just started doing it too!

    • @AsherHoogh
      @AsherHoogh 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It isn't brilliant though much prefer my Airtags

    • @GaviLazan
      @GaviLazan 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      United does as well, which I think should have worked for the trip, but definitely until takeoff from O'hare.

  • @datsunruss
    @datsunruss 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +241

    Well done Lufthansa, great customer service and lovely staff all the way through.

    • @SuiGenerisAbbie
      @SuiGenerisAbbie 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      I have flown Lufthansa once. I liked it.This was in 1978-79.

    • @bardo0007
      @bardo0007 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@SuiGenerisAbbie Wow you must be older than me

    • @Philmaster07
      @Philmaster07 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@bardo0007why so rude. grandpa

  • @jblyon2
    @jblyon2 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +89

    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.

    • @danielclark863
      @danielclark863 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      Could you take a few special boxes of talcum powder to the USA for me?😂

    • @S500-
      @S500- 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Could you bring Soap And Burger for me

    • @malcolmvernon6808
      @malcolmvernon6808 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      i can tell you

    • @30anvz28
      @30anvz28 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s funny. I bought a sewing machine while visiting family and flew it home with me due to shipping costs.

    • @jblyon2
      @jblyon2 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @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!

  • @chinamannomad
    @chinamannomad 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +85

    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!😊

    • @noelphilips
      @noelphilips  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @richard99cookify
    @richard99cookify 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +87

    Well done to Lufthansa for continuing to fly the Jumbo Jet.

    • @sanjaychavan1989
      @sanjaychavan1989 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      747 isn't a Jumbo jet now the real super Jumbo jet is Airbus A380💯

    • @richard99cookify
      @richard99cookify 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wrong@@sanjaychavan1989

    • @jurgenkoks9142
      @jurgenkoks9142 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@sanjaychavan1989 747 is Jumbo but a380 is Jumbo-Jambo!

    • @flopunkt3665
      @flopunkt3665 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      ​@@sanjaychavan1989Lufthansa operates both of them

    • @sanjaychavan1989
      @sanjaychavan1989 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It's so called American mentality to show everything made in America is so Jumbo 😂😂😂😂

  • @Hillbillyhotcouple
    @Hillbillyhotcouple 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    I loved the Salvation Army Boxes. First Class on Lufthansa with Salvation Army Boxes. That had to be a first ever event! Loved the video. Thanks Noel.

  • @brianklaus2468
    @brianklaus2468 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Maybe I’m imagining things but Noel’s accent suddenly was restored to its former glory once he landed in in London

    • @MmmHuggles
      @MmmHuggles 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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

  • @johnfbm
    @johnfbm 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    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.

  • @iTzDritte
    @iTzDritte 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    7:20 😂😂😂 her reaction to you being in first class despite that hoodie was priceless

  • @copasetic1
    @copasetic1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +88

    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.

  • @brother_stalin
    @brother_stalin 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Love the random guy that appeared at 11:30 who just stares daggers at the camera whilst he's innocently going on about amenities💀

  • @chakracoach2181
    @chakracoach2181 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    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!

  • @harveyh3696
    @harveyh3696 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    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!

    • @MmmHuggles
      @MmmHuggles 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

  • @tonybeam
    @tonybeam 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    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.

  • @UAHFAN
    @UAHFAN 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    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 😅

    • @michelle1
      @michelle1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      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??

    • @uzmaahmed.catmoon
      @uzmaahmed.catmoon 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Well said.

    • @der.Schtefan
      @der.Schtefan 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      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.

  • @kallemueller3194
    @kallemueller3194 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    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.

  • @Lad7478
    @Lad7478 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    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 👍

    • @ktgmobile2552
      @ktgmobile2552 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I would for sure! :D

  • @AledPritchard
    @AledPritchard 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    This is SO cool Noel! 😂😂 👌🏻
    1st class travelling and hand delivering your boxes of merchandise. Brilliant!

  • @andrewoneall
    @andrewoneall 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    1:09 Noel cruising in an F-150. Texas suits you man!

    • @jpettigrew011
      @jpettigrew011 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      How did you get used to driving on the left side of the vehicle?

    • @JeremiahOBrien-tt6xy
      @JeremiahOBrien-tt6xy 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@jpettigrew011 I drive a rhd Ford F250 in Ireland. It's surprisingly easy. Then again I lived in New York for 12 years!

  • @adamroberge1201
    @adamroberge1201 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    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

  • @philipf2705
    @philipf2705 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    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!

    • @noelphilips
      @noelphilips  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @MikeHunt-Hurts
      @MikeHunt-Hurts 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@noelphilips I was once gang raped on a greyhound bus😢 I now have to wear a diaper for life

  • @adrianinsing
    @adrianinsing 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    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.

    • @noelphilips
      @noelphilips  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Wow, thanks!

  • @ShelterCats
    @ShelterCats 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +90

    Any time you can do something better than UPS is a major win. The start of the Noel Philips courier service perhaps? Well done!!

  • @JoseRodriguez-yf2rd
    @JoseRodriguez-yf2rd 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    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.

    • @cuateron9595
      @cuateron9595 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Probably would have been cheaper if he put a weight just under 70 lbs as 70 and over is considered overweight

    • @nicolad8822
      @nicolad8822 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      No excuse for content then though?

  • @garymillerlcs
    @garymillerlcs 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    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.

  • @LTWILTON
    @LTWILTON 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    It was the best of times, it was the worst of times ... my face hurts from smiling through this one, Noel, thanks! ✈

    • @noelphilips
      @noelphilips  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @shortylucy
    @shortylucy 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    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.

  • @garyedwards4801
    @garyedwards4801 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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!)

  • @JCON631
    @JCON631 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    One of my favorites yet. Nicely done. Just keep tuning out the "noise", Noel. You're brilliant!

    • @stephendixon5547
      @stephendixon5547 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree great video just a little scratchy with the noise

  • @carolbrand181
    @carolbrand181 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    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 .❤❤❤

  • @DavidMartin-yo6me
    @DavidMartin-yo6me 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    “She didn’t need to sound so surprised”
    Epic! So funny and so true. Great post Noel

    • @cliffontheroad
      @cliffontheroad 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Not very surprised was I by the flight attendant's reaction. He wore clothes more suited for "steerage" than first/business class.

    • @avishjha4030
      @avishjha4030 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@cliffontheroad That sounds so judgy though.

    • @cliffontheroad
      @cliffontheroad 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@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.

    • @avishjha4030
      @avishjha4030 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@cliffontheroad I do get your point, but still the FA didn't have to act shocked, they should be better trained.

  • @Calebs_Aviation
    @Calebs_Aviation 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    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

    • @Calebs_Aviation
      @Calebs_Aviation 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      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! 😊

  • @FuncleB
    @FuncleB 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Made me laugh when the stewardess sounded shocked you were in first class haha. Bit rude but funny. Good video Noel :)

  • @jessicahawks3223
    @jessicahawks3223 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    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

  • @paulacollins3223
    @paulacollins3223 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    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.

  • @Astronetics
    @Astronetics 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @FinkworldTravels
    @FinkworldTravels 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Something most of us dream of doing. What a fun story and watch! Thanks Noel!

    • @noelphilips
      @noelphilips  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @PenskePC17
      @PenskePC17 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@TOPGGAMINGYT Lufthansa said they plan to redo the interiors for the 2030s and keep the planes until AT LEAST 2040! 😂

    • @bardo0007
      @bardo0007 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @TOPGGAMINGYT Nothing can beat the 747. It's big and perfect, no need to retire the fleet

  • @alexdavis5766
    @alexdavis5766 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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.

  • @karapuzo1
    @karapuzo1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    What about customs? I was expecting him to get shafted.

  • @ronriesinger7755
    @ronriesinger7755 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As a college student my father had me fly on Christmas Eve to Houston Intercontinental as his courier. Our jewelry store had a number of wealthy customers who required special attention. I would fly early in the morning from TUL arrive at IAH, take a taxi to downtown, have lunch then pick up the custom-made piece and ride to the airport. I was home for Christmas Eve celebrations after personally delivering the item to the customer. I believe that FedEx and other delivery companies would struggle to provide that kind of service today.

  • @leeson1997
    @leeson1997 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    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.

    • @nicolad8822
      @nicolad8822 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Just what I thought.

  • @heathen-heart
    @heathen-heart 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I used to fly courier flights back in the 1990s. I went LAX to Singapore, Manila, and Beijing many times for about $400 RT. A great deal for a college student on a budget on short notice. I wish they still had those courier flights.

  • @ikeabiscuits5481
    @ikeabiscuits5481 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    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!

    • @robertsharp67
      @robertsharp67 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      More connections means more chance for lost baggage.

    • @ikeabiscuits5481
      @ikeabiscuits5481 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@robertsharp67 Good point, but it would be the airlines duty to get the bag to you at some point.

  • @woofolliesmydog8628
    @woofolliesmydog8628 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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!

  • @dfbiker
    @dfbiker 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    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 🎉😊

  • @ilvadayo2147
    @ilvadayo2147 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love your enthusiasm while traveling and your creativity too regarding dropping off the boxes yourself. Its always a pleasure watching your movies.

  • @doodles3075
    @doodles3075 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    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😂

  • @vw2112
    @vw2112 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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

  • @cherylschaeffer7832
    @cherylschaeffer7832 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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

  • @Chip_57
    @Chip_57 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @sandiandgregh
    @sandiandgregh 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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.

    • @plektosgaming
      @plektosgaming 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

  • @aj28099
    @aj28099 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @grahamarnott7924
    @grahamarnott7924 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    That gives a new meaning to “I’ll deliver it myself” 😅

  • @robertkuesel8206
    @robertkuesel8206 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have found FedEx to be significantly cheaper than UPS/ USPS for international shipping, sometimes by up to 75%

  • @debugstore
    @debugstore 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Noel, you didn't mention how you cleared the boxes through customs in London

  • @ChrisHoward-cs3uu
    @ChrisHoward-cs3uu 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Relax. You are cool. I’m glad you get to enjoy such cool trips.

    • @noelphilips
      @noelphilips  19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I appreciate that!

  • @aznbourgeois
    @aznbourgeois 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Enjoying your videos.. allows me to experience what it's like traveling around the world. Appreciate you! ✌

  • @benjaminblakemore9704
    @benjaminblakemore9704 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I TOTALLY LOVE YOU BRO!!! I THINK YOUR MANNER AND HUMILITY IS TRUELY BEAUTIFUL 😍 KIND REGARDS BEN FROM NEW ZEALAND 🇳🇿 😊

    • @noelphilips
      @noelphilips  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your kind words.

  • @steveb1972
    @steveb1972 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Well done Noel! Yes shipping prices are ridiculous! Safe trip home. Regards from Brum!

  • @Bryant1963
    @Bryant1963 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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! 🍻

  • @AledPritchard
    @AledPritchard 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I love the 747. What a plane! ❤

  • @tonycorke4240
    @tonycorke4240 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Noel - love your videos and thank you for posting them. When you’re costing this set of flights, though, you can’t ignore what you had to spend to get those airmile credits. I know they feel ‘free’ because you didn’t need to do anything else to get them, but in the airline world they have real dollar equivalent values, which you need to include

  • @njunderground82
    @njunderground82 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Love your videos Noel! And seem like a genuinely nice and cool person! Don't listen to the trolls.

    • @noelphilips
      @noelphilips  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I appreciate that!

  • @snowshoe3274
    @snowshoe3274 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    the private first class terminal at FRA is an absolute joy. Kinda compensates for the meh first class experience in the air.

  • @paulpietruszewski4226
    @paulpietruszewski4226 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    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.

    • @S500-
      @S500- 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Must be Lovely Memories you Had Great Time ❤ Wish i Could Fly First on 747 Nose

  • @DailyDamage
    @DailyDamage 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    2 8 0 0 dollars??? Seems a tad pricey to deliver 3 boxes over a week. TAD being the operative word

  • @kawangkwok5262
    @kawangkwok5262 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    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!

    • @N1120A
      @N1120A 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I actually like those themed shopping bags, but those are in C, not F.

  • @jeohist
    @jeohist 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    140k miles costs $1910 with Lufthansa, if people are curious about how much it actually cost :)

  • @-tsvk-
    @-tsvk- 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    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?

    • @billygeorgepricespackland
      @billygeorgepricespackland 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I was wondering the same! perhaps why it was cheaper since no tax

    • @Bozebo
      @Bozebo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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.

    • @gareth7548
      @gareth7548 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Looks like they went through the Green Channel 💀

    • @SusanLynn656
      @SusanLynn656 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@gareth7548what’s the green channel?

  • @hpfend
    @hpfend 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Definitely the coolest plane in the LH fleet. Last time in July i got to fly on their upper deck to mexico city. way cooler than in the lower deck. first class i haven't had the pleasure. but i'd love to try their first class one day, mainly due to the first class terminal experience on the ground in FRA or MUC. their cabin is of course miles behid that of the competition.

  • @nancymccormick-jw6834
    @nancymccormick-jw6834 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    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.

  • @andywhite6713
    @andywhite6713 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    New line...Noel Phillips Mug Mosaics 🤣😅😂😅

  • @Dudedoesstuffright
    @Dudedoesstuffright 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    POV: Indonesian when they dont wanna use Lionparcel

  • @cathyfrederick5073
    @cathyfrederick5073 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @tahaouhabi3520
    @tahaouhabi3520 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Watching Noel's adventures is actually better than travelling yourself

    • @HawkeyeFLA
      @HawkeyeFLA 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Why wouldn't you want to venture out and explore what the world has to offer from your own perspective?

    • @tahaouhabi3520
      @tahaouhabi3520 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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

  • @Magical-N
    @Magical-N 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Flying into Frankfurt looks just like when I flew into Düsseldorf a year ago yesterday to visit my best friend. I miss the German January blah weather!

  • @houseclearance7509
    @houseclearance7509 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    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.

  • @jayneemmapage
    @jayneemmapage 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love your fellow traveller having a good old gawk and peering over at 11:30 to see who you were talking to 😂😂

  • @billygeorgepricespackland
    @billygeorgepricespackland 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    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!

  • @victorytilidie
    @victorytilidie 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm not going to lie. At 7:57 I thought you were going to say "I would be the first person to die if this plane nosedives" 😂

  • @jonathanscott550
    @jonathanscott550 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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

  • @sccarguy8242
    @sccarguy8242 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The Porsche across the tarmac is what got me. What an unbelievable experience!!

  • @joshualau4070
    @joshualau4070 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I was a bit concerned the boxes weren't going to fit on the E190.....

    • @Calebs_Aviation
      @Calebs_Aviation 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I didn’t know the E190s had Business Class granted it’s just Economy style EuroBiz but still!? 😂

    • @CoteaGeorgeC
      @CoteaGeorgeC 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ⁠@@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

    • @alexanderallan215
      @alexanderallan215 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.
      🍾 🥂

  • @Mergatroid
    @Mergatroid 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I flew on a Lufthansa 747-400 from Frankfurt to Chicago in Economy just a few days ago! It was awesome to be on a 747-400 one last time before they get retired (and it was supposed to be a 747-8 but they had a last minute aircraft change). But unfortunately it was ruined by the fact that the flight was way overbooked and Lufthansa refused to give people with economy tickets seats in Premium Economy or Business class, despite those classes having empty seats, without those passengers paying at least 600 euros for the upgrade. Those people who didn't pay wound up being stranded overnight in Frankfurt. At least it was the first time for me that my bags didn't get lost in Frankfurt (they ALWAYS have in the past). Weirdly, Lufthansa's 747-400s don't have a first class. I wonder why that is.
    One thing I noticed this time while flying through Frankfurt is that Lufthansa's app now has really good baggage tracking that shows each scan it gets being loaded, unloaded and processed. I also had an AirTag in my checked bag, but it was nice to have the tracking from Lufthansa as well.

  • @AledPritchard
    @AledPritchard 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    As for trolls.. Noel you are such a dude! Nothing but respect for you. Big love mate, ignore the haters! ❤

    • @noelphilips
      @noelphilips  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I appreciate that

  • @CharlieStuff407
    @CharlieStuff407 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @blip2012Toon
    @blip2012Toon 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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.

  • @OutlierConcepts
    @OutlierConcepts 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "Being the last to board, I always feel like everyone else is judging me"
    If I just pulled up to the plane in a Porsche I would be disappointed if everyone else onboard DIDNT judge me lol

  • @laurak4613
    @laurak4613 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Loved the blow dryer scene,me and my bald husband laughed so much at that 😂

  • @rivetjoint6355
    @rivetjoint6355 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Being quite nearsighted I had to smile to see you wearing your glasses in the shower. Dear Old Dad used to comment that he was so nearsighted he had to wear his glasses to see his dreams.
    Love your videos and you have an excellent voice for narration. Safe travels.

  • @whitesocks1234567890
    @whitesocks1234567890 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Keep up the good work, Noel! I really enjoy your work. :)

  • @lilstergee
    @lilstergee 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Depending on when you filmed this, you got the 757 because United isn’t flying a lot of 737s at the moment. And I so miss flying the 747. Best plane ever, especially upstairs.

    • @noelphilips
      @noelphilips  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I filmed this a little over a week ago.

  • @nealewalter
    @nealewalter 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @Sunshine_day
    @Sunshine_day 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @EE-ov1wo
    @EE-ov1wo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That was so funny, talk about how the other half lives,i think the stewardess must have been reading your ‘loo review’ t shirt and 🤔 is this guy really in first class? 😂 and I like the awe and wonder you show when something really cool happens. 😊