I think the life vest in overhead is for a couple of reasons. 1 - it provides a bit more storage underneath the seat in front when there’s tight pitch. 2 - it reduces theft. We all know there are some passengers that will take anything from anywhere - passenger safety cards, etc. My understanding is that those vests are not cheap, so only needing to replace the vests when they expire reduces total cost. The only other airlines I’ve seen do this are other low cost (thinking Ryanair in particular).
The theft part I hadn't thought about and I suppose does make sense... my thing is, there are plenty of people that cannot reach the overhead panel (especially while buckled in) vs. there's no one that can't 'reach' under the seat.
God it brought me so many memories… as I spent five years in UAE/OM.. quite enjoyable video. Thanks Kevin another great video/report- Love the graphics and music. Keep Flip Flopping - Saludos
Interesting how many of my regular viewers have spent quite a bit of time in Oman- it's almost as if everyone signed a pact "Listen, this is one of the last really good places... don't tell anyone about it!" haha.
I’ve flown on two Fly Dubai’s 737 MAX 8, one on June 8th 2024 from Dubai to Tbilisi, the other 5 days later on June 13th, the reverse flight, and I got to say the seats are okay for me (I’m 5 ft 9.5 inches) but if you are taller you might not be comfortable with those seats as the legroom might be tight. But i actually liked the aircraft interior the way Fly Dubai made it feel like you are more inside a spa area rather than a plane.
Well almost every wide body aircraft on earth is more comfortable than almost any 737, so Emirates would definitely be my choice for the route as well.
I hope you enjoyed your time in Oman!!! Welcome to DXB. I think you might love Ras Al Khaimah here in the UAE especially if you're a mountain and a beach person.
Enjoyed seeing my carrier! Would have loved to be operating that one and having a quick chat. Long time follower of, in my opinion, one of the best travel review channels on YT. See you next time in Business class!
I envy your rosters haha. There are only a handful of airlines out there which truly can give their crew a wide variety of destinations and flydubai is certainly one of them!
@@tfft True that. And even more so with the 787-9’s incoming. After 11 years here I’ve not seen 10% of the destinations. And we keep expanding. I can’t keep up…!
I appreciate you taking the effort to review the Middle Eastern airlines besides Emirates and Qatar. FlyDubai, Royal Jordanian, Oman etc, aren't always well known to Westerners. And Gulf Air has sadly declined a lot since their glory days in the 80s to early 90s. As for the uncomfortable seating on Flydubai, yeah its what I was expecting, but seating aside, the service isn't too bad.
You got me thinking about the overhead life jackets (too much time on my hands). That customization to store them overhead couldn’t have been cheap and reduced the overhead storage. And I actually wonder how often they’re checked to make sure they’re still functional (no rips etc).
Someone else mentioned they're up there to reduce theft and shrink cost- which I suppose does make sense if people do actually steal them. In that case I presume there's some sort of feature which shows clearly if the compartment has been opened.
This may be random but what are your favorite albums or scores you listen to during flight? Mine is In Rainbows, Blond, A Moon Shaped Pool, Phantom Thread OST, HTTYD OST, The Planets by Gustav Holst & The Banshees of Inisherin OST (I haven't tried this yet on a plane but try Bulgarian Folk Music specifically the song Theodore is Dozing as it seems good on a plane). And if the seat is tight, I recommend you to fly on Korean Air & China Airlines A321neo.
I wouldn't say there's a specific set of music I listen to in flight vs on the ground. The only thing different in the air is, if I'm feeling like I'm on a really special flight, I'll be sure to listen to some new songs I haven't heard before and then add them to my regular playlists.
A pipe dream at this point I reckon. The local owner I believe was arrested a few years ago. MO also have other properties in the pipeline in Vietnam so I'm surprised they haven't removed the signage in Saigon which hasn't changed since before covid.
You lucked out if I may say so. Delays and flight cancellations at last minute are a common occurrence with flydubai. One time they closed the gate on me with 45 minutes still left to go. Made me get on the bus and go back to Emirates terminal to get the booking changed because it was an emirates ticket. Same CEO ? Emirates much reliable than flydubai.
Good review!! Just some notes, it felt a bit exaggerated about the legroom of the seat , I completely get it if you’re VERY tall , but for the average people is not terrible. Also, crew doesn’t make the calculation to give the change in dirhams from other currencies, the device where the transaction is registered does it 🙃 I found also extremely unusual they didn’t dimmed the lights for night take off. Love your channel and your reviews 🙌🏻
Not sure why I would lie about staff making calculations lol, but yes in deed, they were doing the calculations without any sort of airline device. Specifically they were calling out to each other asking the conversion rate for OMR. And I’m not that tall… but the seats are that tight. Feel free to watch literally any other economy review on my channel. This was easily the tightest economy seat I’ve been in on 50ish airlines.
@@tfft not saying you’re lying at all, I know from very first hand 😉 calculations are not done manually to give change, surprised this was the case tho 👀. And I agree 100% the legroom is extremely far from being the best but not thaaaat terrible. I always watch your reviews, keep the good job💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🙂
Do they provide amenity kits for economy or ear plugs if we ask? And would they be free? Does fly Dubai also consider kids onboard with activities etc?
Ouch…imagine sitting for six hours on such a rock hard seat…😖 Not dimming the cabin lights during takeoff and landing is a big no no and I agree with you about the life vests. I wouldn’t go out of my way to fly this airline, thanks for trying it out so I don’t need to 😅🙏🏼✔️
Still surprises me to this day how many airlines leave the lights on. I wish I could think of a solid justification for it, but there really just isn't...
I just got off of a flight with what I think was a major safety violation- like I’ve never encountered before. But, I’d rather get a few in the know opinions about it before I make a decision on what to do. Could you email me if you have time in the coming days and I’ll reply with the situation. In my mind, it was a big deal- but need to make sure it actually was (a big deal…). Thank you in advance! theflipfloptraveller@gmail.com
Would have been a lot nicer had you shown us more of the cabin and a toilet review. Didn't even get to see what the galley looks like with the pointed down camera. This was an okay review nonetheless.
Galleys I never show especially while boarding as 1. I don’t purposely film crew and 2. The galleys are not part of my ‘personal experience’ which would make it against most airlines photography policies. As for the toilet- I just rarely show it on LCCs. Thanks for watching 🩴
Just want to quickly mention that I am absolutely enjoying your reviews. You do a great job Kevin
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
I think the life vest in overhead is for a couple of reasons. 1 - it provides a bit more storage underneath the seat in front when there’s tight pitch. 2 - it reduces theft. We all know there are some passengers that will take anything from anywhere - passenger safety cards, etc. My understanding is that those vests are not cheap, so only needing to replace the vests when they expire reduces total cost. The only other airlines I’ve seen do this are other low cost (thinking Ryanair in particular).
The theft part I hadn't thought about and I suppose does make sense... my thing is, there are plenty of people that cannot reach the overhead panel (especially while buckled in) vs. there's no one that can't 'reach' under the seat.
Short and sweet flight, thanks for sharing 😊
Sure was!
God it brought me so many memories… as I spent five years in UAE/OM.. quite enjoyable video. Thanks Kevin another great video/report- Love the graphics and music. Keep Flip Flopping - Saludos
Interesting how many of my regular viewers have spent quite a bit of time in Oman- it's almost as if everyone signed a pact "Listen, this is one of the last really good places... don't tell anyone about it!" haha.
I’ve flown on two Fly Dubai’s 737 MAX 8, one on June 8th 2024 from Dubai to Tbilisi, the other 5 days later on June 13th, the reverse flight, and I got to say the seats are okay for me (I’m 5 ft 9.5 inches) but if you are taller you might not be comfortable with those seats as the legroom might be tight. But i actually liked the aircraft interior the way Fly Dubai made it feel like you are more inside a spa area rather than a plane.
Thanks for sharing ✈️
This was super helpful. Fly Dubai is one of three options for a direct flight from TLV to DXB, I think I will fly El Al or Emirates instead!
Well almost every wide body aircraft on earth is more comfortable than almost any 737, so Emirates would definitely be my choice for the route as well.
Can Not find your episode on Virgin Cruise line. It’s in your intro too. hELP I looked everywhere three times. Where is it? What year did you do it?
In the intro it says "Coming Soon: Virgin Voyages"... It hasn't been published yet.
@@tfft OK ! :-)
Thank you for visiting Oman and my hometown Salalah I hope you had a great time 🤍
Sure did!
I hope you enjoyed your time in Oman!!! Welcome to DXB. I think you might love Ras Al Khaimah here in the UAE especially if you're a mountain and a beach person.
Wish I had the time!
I second that. I need to get back to Dibba for more scuba diving.
@@get2dachoppa249 absolutely! i love it here in RAK
Tks for the seat warning
Thanks for watching 🩴
JFK to HND on JAL? hopefully on the a350-1000
I hoped as well lol
Thank you for reviewing this... I straight away head to flydubai website and purchase my preferred seat... phiiewwhhhh
Enjoy your trip 🗺️
Flydubai is so cool I love it
Thanks for watching 🩴
Enjoyed seeing my carrier! Would have loved to be operating that one and having a quick chat. Long time follower of, in my opinion, one of the best travel review channels on YT. See you next time in Business class!
I envy your rosters haha. There are only a handful of airlines out there which truly can give their crew a wide variety of destinations and flydubai is certainly one of them!
@@tfft True that. And even more so with the 787-9’s incoming. After 11 years here I’ve not seen 10% of the destinations. And we keep expanding. I can’t keep up…!
I appreciate you taking the effort to review the Middle Eastern airlines besides Emirates and Qatar. FlyDubai, Royal Jordanian, Oman etc, aren't always well known to Westerners. And Gulf Air has sadly declined a lot since their glory days in the 80s to early 90s.
As for the uncomfortable seating on Flydubai, yeah its what I was expecting, but seating aside, the service isn't too bad.
Not too bad at all!
You got me thinking about the overhead life jackets (too much time on my hands). That customization to store them overhead couldn’t have been cheap and reduced the overhead storage. And I actually wonder how often they’re checked to make sure they’re still functional (no rips etc).
Someone else mentioned they're up there to reduce theft and shrink cost- which I suppose does make sense if people do actually steal them. In that case I presume there's some sort of feature which shows clearly if the compartment has been opened.
This may be random but what are your favorite albums or scores you listen to during flight? Mine is In Rainbows, Blond, A Moon Shaped Pool, Phantom Thread OST, HTTYD OST, The Planets by Gustav Holst & The Banshees of Inisherin OST (I haven't tried this yet on a plane but try Bulgarian Folk Music specifically the song Theodore is Dozing as it seems good on a plane).
And if the seat is tight, I recommend you to fly on Korean Air & China Airlines A321neo.
I wouldn't say there's a specific set of music I listen to in flight vs on the ground. The only thing different in the air is, if I'm feeling like I'm on a really special flight, I'll be sure to listen to some new songs I haven't heard before and then add them to my regular playlists.
Good review. Bonus-point for reviewing the under-reviewed. Is Flydubai an 'LCC'? Then have a 'full Subway' too.
But a carrot subway… 😂
Oh dear, the way he described the seat ...... I personally felt that without even flying Fly Dubai once in my life 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
It's easy to feel when you can't even see your knees whiling sitting in the seat haha.
Jfk to hnd on japan airlines.
The trip report was truly delightful to watch. How much do you love the Dhofar mountains, please be expressive😅
Just a bit lol
This video says the quitet part out loud! If fly dubai and air new zealand are part low cost airline, then BA was indeed a ulcc during its m&s days!
Mark & Spensers days...?
@@tfft yeah, overpriced buy on board!
Ryanair also has vests in the overhead panel
Interesting! I suppose they're only looking to save the taller guests lol.
JFK to HND on JAL is gonna be a sick video
Hopefully...
OT I was just curious whether you’ve heard any news on Mandarin Oriental HCMC and if/when it might be completed and opening?
A pipe dream at this point I reckon. The local owner I believe was arrested a few years ago. MO also have other properties in the pipeline in Vietnam so I'm surprised they haven't removed the signage in Saigon which hasn't changed since before covid.
Ah ok gotcha. Many thanks. The level of dodgy business deals HCMC is off the scale, crazy stuff.
You lucked out if I may say so. Delays and flight cancellations at last minute are a common occurrence with flydubai. One time they closed the gate on me with 45 minutes still left to go. Made me get on the bus and go back to Emirates terminal to get the booking changed because it was an emirates ticket. Same CEO ?
Emirates much reliable than flydubai.
Thanks for sharing ✈️
Good review!! Just some notes, it felt a bit exaggerated about the legroom of the seat , I completely get it if you’re VERY tall , but for the average people is not terrible. Also, crew doesn’t make the calculation to give the change in dirhams from other currencies, the device where the transaction is registered does it 🙃
I found also extremely unusual they didn’t dimmed the lights for night take off.
Love your channel and your reviews 🙌🏻
Not sure why I would lie about staff making calculations lol, but yes in deed, they were doing the calculations without any sort of airline device. Specifically they were calling out to each other asking the conversion rate for OMR.
And I’m not that tall… but the seats are that tight. Feel free to watch literally any other economy review on my channel. This was easily the tightest economy seat I’ve been in on 50ish airlines.
@@tfft not saying you’re lying at all, I know from very first hand 😉 calculations are not done manually to give change, surprised this was the case tho 👀. And I agree 100% the legroom is extremely far from being the best but not thaaaat terrible. I always watch your reviews, keep the good job💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🙂
beautiful video
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
Do they provide amenity kits for economy or ear plugs if we ask? And would they be free? Does fly Dubai also consider kids onboard with activities etc?
Amenity kits in economy on a hybrid low cost carrier? No, they don't lol
@@tfft what if we ask for sth like an eye mask 😆
Is it my imagination, or are the aisles super narrow?
Nearly all 737 aisles are narrower than the comparable A320- the claustrophobic style overhead bins don't aid in making it feel more spacious either.
When is Air India coming? Love to see its improvements
It’s coming, but no idea when.
Ouch…imagine sitting for six hours on such a rock hard seat…😖 Not dimming the cabin lights during takeoff and landing is a big no no and I agree with you about the life vests. I wouldn’t go out of my way to fly this airline, thanks for trying it out so I don’t need to 😅🙏🏼✔️
Still surprises me to this day how many airlines leave the lights on. I wish I could think of a solid justification for it, but there really just isn't...
@@tfft no justification needed, it’s flight safety full stop (eyes not needing to adjust from bright lights to sudden darkness during an emergency)
I just got off of a flight with what I think was a major safety violation- like I’ve never encountered before. But, I’d rather get a few in the know opinions about it before I make a decision on what to do. Could you email me if you have time in the coming days and I’ll reply with the situation.
In my mind, it was a big deal- but need to make sure it actually was (a big deal…). Thank you in advance!
theflipfloptraveller@gmail.com
Would have been a lot nicer had you shown us more of the cabin and a toilet review. Didn't even get to see what the galley looks like with the pointed down camera. This was an okay review nonetheless.
Galleys I never show especially while boarding as 1. I don’t purposely film crew and 2. The galleys are not part of my ‘personal experience’ which would make it against most airlines photography policies. As for the toilet- I just rarely show it on LCCs. Thanks for watching 🩴
@@tfft noted. Thanks for the response.
That leg room, or severe lack of OMG! in this day and age?
In this day and age? Lol this IS the day and age of shrinking seat dimensions 😅
@@tfft and that's sad isn't it! Greed for profits by squashing people into a can that flies!
I think you had a good flight simply because it was half empty. Otherwise it seems like Ryanair .
Something I said quite directly in the video lol
Thank You ✈️
Thanks for watching 🩴
FZ’s safety vid reminds me a lot of the “politically incorrect” Disney & Looney Toons animations of the 1940s.
Haha yes I thought similar until I learned it's actually based on a very popular TV show in the UAE.
Damm that was tight; amazing huge screen tho... Cheers FFT.
Thanks for watching 🩴
Me seeing this bcuz IAM going to Saudi Arabia next day on flydubai😂😂
Enjoy your trip 🗺️
Too many ads - not hanging around to see the content. :-(
TH-cam determines the number of ads you see, not the content creator…
FlyDubai: Get Going (and please stay skinny).
and short lol