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I love that Oman offers a stopover service. Qatar has a similar system and it’s really nice to give your body a break from flying. Hopefully, they continue it after the pandemic.
I had 19 very happy years working and living in Oman. I was there when Oman Air started with wet leased aircraft in the 90's and flew many times both Business and Economy with them till I retired in 2009. I missed out on them starting with the B787's unfortunately, but still remember the lovely hours flying with them, a truly wonderful airline in all respects.
My mum stopped in Jakarta in 1963 going to London on a BOAC Comet 4, She had flown from Sydney to Darwin the Jakarta. The terminal if you could call it that was guarded by soldiers. The Comet took 2 stops to get from Sydney to Singapore. She stayed in Singapore a couple of nights then took a Qantas Boeing 707 for the rest of the trip. It was a grind with a number of stops along the way. The fare was in Economy was more expensive than it is now. Over 1000 pound return.
I miss my international flights in this covid era. Watching these vids just make me sad. but very happy to watch and hope for a brighter future. keep safe paul.
Just rewatched this and I’m still stunned by just how amazing this product is! Literally everything from the hotel, to all 3 airports, the hard product, the food, all of it!😸
Plenty of airlines match row number to the cabin rather than the aircraft. CX is a great example where Row 11 is always the first row of J, then rows 30, 40 and 59 are always the first rows of each Y cabin. Helps with aircraft substitutions!
"I saw that" Paul, what a great trip (and started from Teesside no less!). Has been great following it, and I very much do like the look of Oman Air's offering in business, and very much admire the way they seem to quietly get on with it rather than being all flashy like other ME carriers...!
I used to feel a touch of jealousy at your amazing travels, but as time goes on I realise the sheer massive volume of work you must put in with filming, editing,organising etc etc. But keep it up as you provide a different down to Earth revue and info.
Great video as usual Paul. I was especially interested to see this one as I've traveled with Oman Air many times over the years - almost always in Economy - and found them superb without exception. Onboard connectivity has been available for years - long before many higher profile airlines.
Gahhh, this makes me miss travelling so much. Can’t wait to get back in the skies properly! Definitely going to look at Oman’s network after watching this to see if I can use them in my business travel!
And Muscat is a beautiful city..so if you can, take that one-day stopover. If enough time, you can drive into the desert and stay at someplace like the Wahiba Sands luxury tent experience. As it takes a few hours drive, perhaps a bit longer holiday to explore both Muscat and this.
Nice trip Paul. A classy sort of guy flying a classy airline, yes? I signed up for Surfshark a couple of months ago after watching one of your videos. Thanks for the idea and discount. Take care and God bless.
Great video Paul. Brought back some good memories of my flight in Oman Air business class from Muscat to Doha (I got lucky and had the 787-9 too). Note that you missed one of the best features of the Primeclass lounge, which are free first come first serve private bedrooms which makes it, in my opinion, one of the most unique features of any priority pass lounge
Great Flight Report and a lovely end to your Australia series! The stop over with hotel, would be a really attractive option, that I would love to take. An excellent idea, to help you to refresh between flights and also get to see a bit of the country. More airlines should offer this option. ✈️
@Wingin’ It! Paul Lucas At 21:27 I have never heard of any other airlines offering such a nice looking snack before landing, is that common in foreign countries Paul? If so I can’t wait to fly to Oman 🇴🇲 Because it’s certainly uncommon here in the USA 🇺🇸 Also what do you use for your fabulous music in your videos?? I’d love to know… I also noticed you flew on my birthday in 2019!! 🎉 🎂 🥳 Also “I saw that!”
Yes, not to mention the often and easily overlooked additions & improvements from the smaller conveniences/details like the swivel tray for exiting and entering your seat without having to rearrange to the amazing menu and food presentation, and let’s not leave out the Bollywood movies! Not everyday (especially in these times of the pandemic) that one can enjoy such comparison on the positive side! And for me, it’s also thanks to Wingin’ It Paul! 😀
Absolutely amazing trip report Paul! This is why you’re the best. You could have flown Etihad first class apartments, but instead you let us see something we haven’t seen before! I can’t wait to see what’s coming next from you!😸😸 I saw that
@@ryanfrisby7389 definitely sucks. I actually had the money to try the Residence a few years ago, but I blew it on other things instead. I regret it now.
Had several opportunities to fly with Oman Air's bus class in 787 and 330. Agree it is a good bus class product. Love the seating arrangement especially on window seat.
I flew Oman business class 2019 it was so good 5 star only time I've upgraded and its gonna be hard to go back to cattle class the thing I liked the most was I got a good sleep.
I saw that! Another great review as always! Oman Air is definitely on my radar- curious to see how economy stacks up... when travel is a thing again. Australians aren't even allowed out for most travel
Fantastic series this, really enjoyable way to get the bug to stretch one's legs now that we are (hopefully) heading out of this interminable lockdown. Highlights aplenty but that train across Oz looked an amazing experience.
I can only assume the rows atart at 10 because on some Oman planes, they have a first class seat, and they decided to keep it simple within their fleet to start business class seats to have them all start at 10
Nice video as always Paul. We flew Oman 2 years ago in economy. I was really impressed with the low key but quality approach to the service. I’d say some of the other Middle Eastern carriers do it better in economy, but still very good. Business looks amazing!
1:47 You last flew with Citilink from CGK T1 in 2018. CGK T1 is the designated ultra low budget terminal, hence why its outdated appearance. You have not, however, flown from CGK T2 where hybrid premium-low cost carrier Batik Air flies out of. CGK T2 is currently getting a massive overhaul and modernisation which will soon finish by mid-2021. A lot of other Indonesians, including myself personally, much prefer CGK T2’s incredibly exotic tropical resort aesthetics to CGK T3’s horridly failed attempt at a blasé glassy modernist warehouse architecture and interior. CGK T2 is truly a work of art, created by French architect Paul Andreu.
i have a 13h overnight layover and am in first class - although currently it does not sound like they give you a room at the aerotel in the airport nor any nearby hotels.
Wow that bit about the aisle walkway from business class window seats is phenomenal. Tho I prefer windows, having to bug/climb over the aisle seat passenger is a drag Happy trails!
I had the same transit hotel experience flying economy with Ethiopian from Sao Paulo to London. The hotel was a Radisson and we got dinner, bed and breakfast too. Shame our flight was early the next day as I would have loved to have a wander around Addis Ababa.
If you do the LHR/MCT route again, ask at checkin about upgrades to first - both outbound and return we were offered upgrades for £200pp, which was a bit of a bargain!
You are the best pual keep a lookout for the new amtrak acela express coming out very soon 😀 I heard it started its first route to boston. Anyway I would to see how you feel about the new train since I remember your last acela ride dident go so well.
What happens to your checked luggage during the hotel layover? Do you have to retrieve it and check it in again the next day or do they book it straight to London and you don't have to worry about it?
It's interesting that you had excellent food in business class. We flew economy class on Oman Air in 2017 and the food was poor, probably the worst we've had in years. The only good thing about the flight was the 2-4-2 layout so we had a row of two on our own and the 34" seat pitch.
I have flown on a few 787's over the past few years. I will say that I love the aircraft BUT I am disappointed that I couldn't completely blackout the window at all. It's something that I/we were able to do with all other planes, sadly we cant do it on a 787. My first time on a 787 I thought my window dimming was broken until I learned afterwards. Oh well. Perhaps it will change in the future... Great video.,
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I always pause the food menus and decide what I’d have😎
So do I! Fun, isn’t it?
Me too!
😂🤣🤣🤣
Same
Yep, me too.
I love that Oman offers a stopover service. Qatar has a similar system and it’s really nice to give your body a break from flying. Hopefully, they continue it after the pandemic.
Hopefully! A great way to get a little bit more hospitality from the ticket price. Honestly so seamless, I was impressed.
The hotel looked nice, too.
I had 19 very happy years working and living in Oman. I was there when Oman Air started with wet leased aircraft in the 90's and flew many times both Business and Economy with them till I retired in 2009. I missed out on them starting with the B787's unfortunately, but still remember the lovely hours flying with them, a truly wonderful airline in all respects.
My mum stopped in Jakarta in 1963 going to London on a BOAC Comet 4, She had flown from Sydney to Darwin the Jakarta. The terminal if you could call it that was guarded by soldiers. The Comet took 2 stops to get from Sydney to Singapore. She stayed in Singapore a couple of nights then took a Qantas Boeing 707 for the rest of the trip. It was a grind with a number of stops along the way. The fare was in Economy was more expensive than it is now. Over 1000 pound return.
Outstanding. Your videos show such excellent taste...footage, music and content. Your videos are such a treat to watch thank you!
Thank you!
Oman Air has always been a hugely underrated carrier, props to them!
I did their business class and first class on return from London to Oman. Brilliant airline. Really underrated.
I miss my international flights in this covid era. Watching these vids just make me sad. but very happy to watch and hope for a brighter future. keep safe paul.
How lovely to catch a slice of normal. Excellent content and beautifully presented. Thankyou.
Thank you Cara!
Dear Paul,
My wife and I look forward to your new videos, they are done with the highest level of detail and great style. Keep up the great work!
I live in Oman and I’m so happy that you are reviewing it’s airline! I live is muscat and am I live near the opera house.
Just rewatched this and I’m still stunned by just how amazing this product is! Literally everything from the hotel, to all 3 airports, the hard product, the food, all of it!😸
That's a gorgeous quilt at 21:00. I'd like that in my own apartment!
Plenty of airlines match row number to the cabin rather than the aircraft. CX is a great example where Row 11 is always the first row of J, then rows 30, 40 and 59 are always the first rows of each Y cabin. Helps with aircraft substitutions!
Aha! Yes you’re right. Now I recall that on CX too!
One of the only TH-camrs with an expensive back catalogue so we can experience air travel in the before times
Perfect Sunday morning watching. Thank you
Thanks Antony! Have a great weekend!
"I saw that" Paul, what a great trip (and started from Teesside no less!). Has been great following it, and I very much do like the look of Oman Air's offering in business, and very much admire the way they seem to quietly get on with it rather than being all flashy like other ME carriers...!
fantastic product with that exclusive luxury feeling, great video Paul😊👍👍
Thanks for this fabulous video. I envy you the wonderful service and amenities you enjoyed on Oman Air!
Like all your reviews, this time with Oman air it was an exceptional visual treat!!
I used to feel a touch of jealousy at your amazing travels, but as time goes on I realise the sheer massive volume of work you must put in with filming, editing,organising etc etc. But keep it up as you provide a different down to Earth revue and info.
Great video as always! Amazing experience! Hope to make that trip myself!
Great video as usual Paul. I was especially interested to see this one as I've traveled with Oman Air many times over the years - almost always in Economy - and found them superb without exception. Onboard connectivity has been available for years - long before many higher profile airlines.
That was a really nice hotel they sent you to. Very nice airplane, the food looked good as well. That looked like a great time.
Gahhh, this makes me miss travelling so much. Can’t wait to get back in the skies properly! Definitely going to look at Oman’s network after watching this to see if I can use them in my business travel!
And Muscat is a beautiful city..so if you can, take that one-day stopover. If enough time, you can drive into the desert and stay at someplace like the Wahiba Sands luxury tent experience. As it takes a few hours drive, perhaps a bit longer holiday to explore both Muscat and this.
@@sithlordrj8883 amazing! Thanks for the recommendation! Will definitely check it out!!
Cheers 🍺
Thanks for the video.
Smooth and relaxing as always.
I saw that! Thanks for the videos, going through the back catalog for a mental vacation
Great review of Oman Air Paul, hope you’re doing well in this period. Stay safe!
Oh how I miss traveling! You always provide such great content.
Oman air business class is our absolute favourite. Flew from London to Bangkok in February 2020. Will definitely fly with them again.
Man that food looks delicious lol. His video reminds me how much I miss flying pre-COVID :(
Nice trip Paul. A classy sort of guy flying a classy airline, yes? I signed up for Surfshark a couple of months ago after watching one of your videos. Thanks for the idea and discount. Take care and God bless.
I really miss traveling. Luxury travel like this is so much fun
It looked more than comfortable. Thank you for the video!
Great video Paul. Brought back some good memories of my flight in Oman Air business class from Muscat to Doha (I got lucky and had the 787-9 too). Note that you missed one of the best features of the Primeclass lounge, which are free first come first serve private bedrooms which makes it, in my opinion, one of the most unique features of any priority pass lounge
I love how our guy Paul always tries to be by the engines!
Very nice business class! Great review, Paul!
Really good thank you. 👍The food and service looked amazing
Great vid Paul, great flight - hotel, lounge in Oman👍
The song at minute 22! 🔥As always, great video!!
the music is heavenly :-)
Oman Air seems to have come a long way in the 13 years since I last flew with them to Bangkok and the inflight entertainment was a magazine.
Nice pic, Harry! :)
@@UmairActorModel thanks
@@harrylaflin most welcome :)
Great Flight Report and a lovely end to your Australia series! The stop over with hotel, would be a really attractive option, that I would love to take. An excellent idea, to help you to refresh between flights and also get to see a bit of the country. More airlines should offer this option. ✈️
We spent a week in Oman. Beautiful country. Beautiful landscapes. Wonderful people. Would go back in a heart beat.
Thank you Paul, I enjoyed your review and explanations.
@Wingin’ It! Paul Lucas
At 21:27 I have never heard of any other airlines offering such a nice looking snack before landing, is that common in foreign countries Paul? If so I can’t wait to fly to Oman 🇴🇲 Because it’s certainly uncommon here in the USA 🇺🇸
Also what do you use for your fabulous music in your videos?? I’d love to know…
I also noticed you flew on my birthday in 2019!! 🎉 🎂 🥳
Also “I saw that!”
Beautiful video! I love the style and the great music! 👍👍
The service reminds me of films about the “golden age of flying” minus the passengers wearing formal attire.
Yes, not to mention the often and easily overlooked additions & improvements from the smaller conveniences/details like the swivel tray for exiting and entering your seat without having to rearrange to the amazing menu and food presentation, and let’s not leave out the Bollywood movies! Not everyday (especially in these times of the pandemic) that one can enjoy such comparison on the positive side! And for me, it’s also thanks to Wingin’ It Paul! 😀
Plus nobody smoking
Another great video, Paul. Hope you’re doing well!
I appreciate how professional your reviews and commentary have become. You're basically an airline/travel journalist. Bravo.
I was supposed to fly this product one way to BKK in April this year. Glad to see a review from you Paul.
Great video mate. Looks awesome, your content is always spectacular
Love these vids mate
Great vlog Paul !
Absolutely amazing trip report Paul! This is why you’re the best. You could have flown Etihad first class apartments, but instead you let us see something we haven’t seen before! I can’t wait to see what’s coming next from you!😸😸 I saw that
I'd love to see him fly the Residence before Etihad scraps their A380s
@@visionist7 wait, what? Etihad are scrapping there’s?😿
@@ryanfrisby7389 they're in serious debt and thinking of getting rid of the A380s last I read. Covid made it worse.
@@visionist7 well that sucks!😿
@@ryanfrisby7389 definitely sucks. I actually had the money to try the Residence a few years ago, but I blew it on other things instead. I regret it now.
Had several opportunities to fly with Oman Air's bus class in 787 and 330. Agree it is a good bus class product. Love the seating arrangement especially on window seat.
Great video, thanks for keeping them going. 👍
I flew Oman business class 2019 it was so good 5 star only time I've upgraded and its gonna be hard to go back to cattle class the thing I liked the most was I got a good sleep.
I saw that! Another great review as always! Oman Air is definitely on my radar- curious to see how economy stacks up... when travel is a thing again. Australians aren't even allowed out for most travel
Been waiting a long time for this review Paul .Thanks again for a excellent vlog.
Fantastic series this, really enjoyable way to get the bug to stretch one's legs now that we are (hopefully) heading out of this interminable lockdown.
Highlights aplenty but that train across Oz looked an amazing experience.
I enjoyed this video Paul. Thank you 😀
For me, Paul, that is one of your best videos. Thank you.✈✈✈
Wonderful video, thanks Paul! Oman is also an nice country, you should plan some time there.
Cheers Paul another great video as always
Thanks Neil!
Great vid as always. One day I will splash out on something like this. Thanks
Apex suite is one of the world's best business class suites 🛫🤓🛫
That’s a long footage of EVA air aircraft taxing. Are we finally going to see you fly with them soon?
I hope so - next year, when the Far East opens. Taiwan is high up my list of places to try, I’m very inspired to go!
Lovely, as always, Paul!!!
I can only assume the rows atart at 10 because on some Oman planes, they have a first class seat, and they decided to keep it simple within their fleet to start business class seats to have them all start at 10
Another great video keep up the goid work and stay safe 👍
Nice video as always Paul. We flew Oman 2 years ago in economy. I was really impressed with the low key but quality approach to the service. I’d say some of the other Middle Eastern carriers do it better in economy, but still very good. Business looks amazing!
You are doing Paul what I can only dream of doing flying all over the world and enjoying it
Wow !Thnaks for creating this wonderful video ! Learnt many things !
Nicely done as always
The B roll of takeoffs was very whimsical with the music
Gotta love how Paul shows up to Business Class in the grey shorts he basically sleeps in.
Great video. You never disappoint.
That A320 had me fooled, wondered why a Xiamen bird was registered in Kuwait! Very similar colour, but the bird is different.
Leased aircraft maybe?
love flying with you i enjoyed it greetings from the netherlands
1:47 You last flew with Citilink from CGK T1 in 2018. CGK T1 is the designated ultra low budget terminal, hence why its outdated appearance. You have not, however, flown from CGK T2 where hybrid premium-low cost carrier Batik Air flies out of. CGK T2 is currently getting a massive overhaul and modernisation which will soon finish by mid-2021.
A lot of other Indonesians, including myself personally, much prefer CGK T2’s incredibly exotic tropical resort aesthetics to CGK T3’s horridly failed attempt at a blasé glassy modernist warehouse architecture and interior. CGK T2 is truly a work of art, created by French architect Paul Andreu.
i have a 13h overnight layover and am in first class - although currently it does not sound like they give you a room at the aerotel in the airport nor any nearby hotels.
Wow that bit about the aisle walkway from business class window seats is phenomenal. Tho I prefer windows, having to bug/climb over the aisle seat passenger is a drag
Happy trails!
I saw that - but no mention that you landed back into London, and it was raining! ;)
Great video !!
Fantastic stuff as ever Paul. Oman Air looks like one to try!
Thank you for a great video as usual, straight to the point. Cheers
PS Things in Australia are looking up. 25 days in Victoria with 0 case !
Nice one, Paul...Thanks again!
I had the same transit hotel experience flying economy with Ethiopian from Sao Paulo to London. The hotel was a Radisson and we got dinner, bed and breakfast too. Shame our flight was early the next day as I would have loved to have a wander around Addis Ababa.
Great content again
Love the music pre take off
Great video mate. Enviously typed 😉😊
If you do the LHR/MCT route again, ask at checkin about upgrades to first - both outbound and return we were offered upgrades for £200pp, which was a bit of a bargain!
You are the best pual keep a lookout for the new amtrak acela express coming out very soon 😀 I heard it started its first route to boston. Anyway I would to see how you feel about the new train since I remember your last acela ride dident go so well.
happy New Years from Indonesia Paul Lucas....
What happens to your checked luggage during the hotel layover? Do you have to retrieve it and check it in again the next day or do they book it straight to London and you don't have to worry about it?
Either is an option; I chose to keep it checked.
It's interesting that you had excellent food in business class. We flew economy class on Oman Air in 2017 and the food was poor, probably the worst we've had in years. The only good thing about the flight was the 2-4-2 layout so we had a row of two on our own and the 34" seat pitch.
I have flown on a few 787's over the past few years. I will say that I love the aircraft BUT I am disappointed that I couldn't completely blackout the window at all. It's something that I/we were able to do with all other planes, sadly we cant do it on a 787. My first time on a 787 I thought my window dimming was broken until I learned afterwards. Oh well. Perhaps it will change in the future... Great video.,
Really informative videos, just hoped the camera quality was a bit better