Almost DENIED Boarding with Air India! Crazy Airport Experience
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 เม.ย. 2022
- My first flight in India didn't get off to a great start, when my flight on Air India nearly didn't happen!
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Craziness part of this video is not knowing that a power bank can't be packed in checked in baggage ( This is a global mandate by all airlines) nothing to do with India or Air India. Looking at the video I was actually very impressed with the Air India customer service.... The way the situation was professionally handled.
Air India is overall very good. This guy thinks himself coming from a "superior" race to a third world country. Hey dude, the British left India in 1947 and it is 2022. Cool !!
@@sankhabhattacharya1650 Having attitude problems ? Do not hate on white people.
@@sankhabhattacharya1650 Its gone to shit since eh
So how do you explain how he got it there?
@@sankhabhattacharya1650 calm down bud, L bozo
That doesn’t seem crazy. Seems like the whole event was smooth. You packed an item that wasn’t permitted and they allowed you to get it and even escorted you back through security. If anything Air India and the other staff deserve credit for this. Well done.
I hardly EVER travel by air , but just common sense tells me that you would not put something like that in a stowed bag. A seasoned traveller should know this by heart.
@@garystrankman3841 he is a seasoned traveller. Look at his channel
@@michealgo9646 What the hell do think I've been doing !!!
I agree. It’s also interesting because that rule seems to be in place across a number of countries (not just India). It really bugged me that he said this was apparently a problem in “India”.
@@garystrankman3841 Typical chip on the shoulder American.
Trust me whatever they did for you at Delhi Airport was “above and beyond” our expectations! You’re lucky you made it to the flight!
Hilarious that, with all your travelling, you didn't know you can't pack power banks into checked in luggage. That applies everywhere, not just in India 🤣 Enjoyed the video
Absolutely, very strange
@@christiankeil7845 Right? Everywhere I ever flown doesn't allow them. Not even switched off cell phones in bags. Strange that he made it out of the UK with it. Yikes!
It's a tried & tested method by foreign TH-camr's to garner views from Indian videos. Go look almost all of them tag thier video as "Crazy experience", "Crazy Ride", "Chaotic Indian experience" etc...
Even I knew that, and I’m an occasional flyer. Its on every airline and TSA website.
@@vinithradhakrishnan8969 Exactly! It's a cheap trick they use. They have to sell a 'Particular' image of India to Non-Indians. Somehow when they land in India, internet/Wi-Fi or mobile network disappears for them. They book online tickets for hotel/train/bus etc... in other countries but they somehow mysteriously don't in India. They are artificially creating situations in India. Yes! India is not perfect but then no country is. I highly doubt that in these time they don't know that App based cabs/bikes/rickshaws aren't available in India, as is Matrix kind of Mobile Service. Also for some weird reasons, they don't use Google translate or Google Lens kind of service when locals don't understand them, while they will do the same in other countries.
Power banks are not allowed in check-in bags on all airlines o.0
Right?! Good catch by Air India.
Hey Noel, it's not the electronics that are not allowed in checked luggage! It's the lithium batteries that are not allowed, and that's pretty much everywhere in the world. They can spontaneously start smoking and burning, that's why they have to be kept in the cabin! So we can keep an eye on them! Enjoy India, Noel :D
A bit weird such a frequent flyer wouldn't know that.
Lithium batteries are in everything. How can they stop one battery yet let thousands of cell phones on the flight?
@@jimsteinway695 You can have them in the cabin. If there is an issue with a battery in the cabin it can be dealt with, in the baggage hold not so much.
Lithium batteries are pretty much banned in holds world wide
@@exiletsj2570 Do you understand the meaning of inadvertent?
this is pretty weird that Noel wouldnt realise lithium ion batteries cant go in the hold, due to fire risk. if they catch fire in the cabin at least it may be possible to put it out or notice it quickly
It is when you think of the number of journey's he has made...
I think saying it’s “weird” is stretching it a bit, especially leaving something in a bag inadvertently as is said. Keep in mind that Noel doesn’t just travel on aircraft (even though most videos on his channel are planes), and it’s relatively easy to forget something is in your bag when you’ve got 101 other things going through your mind.
every check-in agreement I've seen has warnings around lithium-ion batteries along with firearms etc
he seemed to be lookin for somethin to go wrong because its
Also why did he make a point of recording himself slippin the attendant a pound note. The guy wasn't soliciting for a tip / bribe, at least not on camera, but Noel had to make it obvious to his viewers what he was doing
he seemed to suggest that some sterling puts everyone in a better mood, but maybe its because your a 6,2 bald white guy in India and theyre told to cater to you regardless
For someone who flys around the world for a livin e sure seems out of touch with it sometimes
India is hardly unique in prohibiting it. Most countries ban lithium batteries in checked bags. Frankly I’m more surprised that the UK apparently allows it.
Very impressed by the courtesy and efficiency of the Air India and airport staff.
I flew Air India for the first time last month. Paid $480 USD for business roundtrip from DAC to DEL. There was a nice bonus of having to go DEL-BOM-CCU-DAC on the way back, which meant spending a full day in Mumbai and then another in Kolkata. I heard AI was the stuff of nightmares, but I was very impressed with the service and did not find any of the airports to be chaotic. I also flew on the new A320neo, except for a 787 from DEL to BOM. I agree that it's strange to see an old cabin hard product on new airplanes. The Tata investment in Air India is supposed to vastly improve the airline. On another recent trip, I flew IndiGo. At some point I want to try Vistara, which is supposed to be the best airline in India.
Vistara is also partly owned by Tata group..
@@chimmilivlogs not just partly, it's 51%
I agree with the comments below. In India they always ask: "Do you have any power banks?" when a person checks in luggage. You can ignore the question, but you cannot really complain if the rule is enforced. In contrast to most countries, India is now enforcing the rule through scanning check-in luggage for power banks. The service in Delhi airport was very professional, they could have just off-loaded Noel, or thrown away the power bank, but he was able to take the scanned power bank in checked in luggage. I don't think there was any possibility of Noel being denied boarding as the airline staff were fully aware of what was going on. It also happened to me in Kolkata last month (forgot the printer battery was still attached), and so will be sure to detach it in the future, as I am sure Noel will. Enjoy your travels in India Noel, it's a fantastic country.
Wait, if he didn't know this how many flights has he flown with these batteries in his checked baggage that wasn't caught by screening? It is well known that these batteries are prohibited in checked baggage globally.
I agree... I would never place it in my check in bag.
He did say he packed it by ACCIDENT in the video.
@@yuprulesing that's fine, sometimes we forget and pack things we shouldn't. I've left items in my purse that I forgot to remove before going through security. But just the fact that he seemed so unaware that the batteries were prohibited is what I'm questioning
I'm surprised also that he is a frequent flyer and doesn't know that batteries are not allow in the checked-in bag. It is not all electronics are prohibited, it is just the battery.
When I check-in in my country, the check-in staff always ask whether there is any batteries in the check-in bag. And you have to wait at a screen monitor to see that your bags have passed the scan. Only then you are allow to go.
I do understand Noel, sometimes we miss the instructions of what's forbidden in the check-in or hand luggages. Although, it always pops up while booking tickets and in the confirmation email. I think it's commendable how the staff took the initiative of returning the power bank to you instead of throwing it away through. Hope you have a good time there!
It is clearly mentioned during Online Check-in (He has to select a check mark), its reiterated for the second time by the check-in agent and for the third time is also written on signage at the check-in desk at DEL. How did he not know this?!! AI and DEL actually did well, whereas in many countries - his bags would have either been opened, or not have been loaded on the flight.
Some years ago I accidentally put a power bank in my luggage departing with TAP Portugal from Frankfurt. At the destination I found a simple note inside the bag, that it had been removed for security reasons. It was brand new. So you're lucky to have been notified. The rule is, any built in lithium battery as in Laptops, Camera, Tablet ist allowed, single lithium batteries like power banks not. Those have to be in your hand luggage.
Exactly, in the hand luggage it will be detected by the X Ray machine but you can show that it's not an explosive. In the checked luggage they don't know exactly what it is. So they may open the suitcase and confiscate it.
Literally the exact same thing happened to me leaving Delhi on a Qatar flight to Doha- I forgot that back-up power sources contain lithium batteries. I literally had to run behind an escort down to the sub-level and then run back to the plane, where I was greeted by a sea of annoyed passengers' faces. I was shocked that they held the flight for me. My experience with every airport employee involved was positive. Noel, you never HAVE to tip anyone in India to receive amazing service. This is the country where most people believe Guest is a God, meaning any encounter with a visitor is an opportunity to show kindness and render assistance.
"Greeted by a sea of annoyed passengers faces" That's what I dislike about other passengers. They make a mistake and everyone is greeted with laughter and making jokes. Passenger: "Oh Sorry I'm late cause I made a mistake. Other passengers/employees: "Oh you're fine. I make mistakes all the time." teeheehehee But you just make one honest mistake and everyone is rolling their eyes and huffing and puffing with anger.
Noel, seems like you have a panache to criticise your travel in India excessively including framing your video titles when it was CLEARLY your fault to not know the rules about packing batteries in the check-in luggage. Your airport experience wouldn’t be “Crazy” if you did some research. Heck, even the airline and airport websites have it. Plus the tickets have the information too. And you can definitely not miss something this important while checking in because you’re informed about prohibited items. In other words, you were negligent.
You could pick other airlines too, we have Spice Jet, Indigo apart from Air India.. if the colour scheme was not to your tastes.
I have seen your other india travel videos as well and it’s just full of uncalled criticism. In the end, I think you were definitely not the right ‘tourist’ for India. A traveller needs to be better than this… instead of whining about every little thing.
Chill, he’s been like that with a bunch of non India flights.
@@SkikyroStudios Hey thanks for your reply. Yup I agree.
True. He was in Duronto 1st AC where they were treating him like royalty and serving him hot meals and getting clicked with him and he was calling it bad experience.
Took 1st class in train in US where they served him cold cardboard pizzas in common dining area and he didn't make a fuss about it.
The same happened to my husband when he left NZ just recently, but unlike your experience, the NZ authorities just kept his battery and left him a nice little note 😊🌹
Hi Noel, what disturbed me in this video is the title “DENIED…Air India….crazy…experience”. From the video is quite clear that it was your fault to put in the Lithium battery instrument. It’s clearly mentioned in the rules and also most of the times it’s told by the person checking you in.
What you missed (and should have been the words in title) for me was the helping nature of each and every employee at the airport. Please be sensible and spread the word accordingly.
Yes 👍
Indeed
He has put out a couple of videos with odd titles, including calling one flight 'disgusting' for a few minor things. Unfortunately it gets the views if these words are used, so take it as it is.
money < integrity
I think such usages are not as harsh as we think, and it is lavishly used in the West to express embarrassment even if due to own fault. These are all words for colloquial usage for them, probably not intended to hurt anyone. Let us take it in the right spirit. In another video I was upset seeing an auto driver looting Noel in Kalaburgi. Seems he was charged double than the agreed charge while dropping at airport, but Noel was Ok with it. However from Airport to Kalaburgi one gentleman gave him a free lift and felt relieved that this excess charging was compensated by someone else.
‘Thermal runaway’… the reason lithium batteries should never be left in checked in baggage.
All lithium batteries should be carried onboard as part of your hand-luggage, so if thermal runaway occurs, then the device is accessible to the cabin crew who can deal with it.
If thermal runaway occurs to a device while in the aircraft hold, (and is therefore inaccessible), it’s quite possible that the plane will catch fire with no way of extinguishing the resultant fire…(fire extinguishers within aircraft holds are not capable of extinguishing a fire caused by thermal runaway).
For an experienced traveller like yourself, I am surprised you didnt know you cannot place charger devices in checkin in luggage. And equally shocked how you managed to leave the UK with it in your checked baggage!
Battery, not just charger, but the point remains, don’t pack li-ion batteries in check-in bags because they are a fire hazard!
Impressive safety scanning by Air India
yeah i mean they had a really bad terrorist attack where one of their planes was bombed mid air so i wouldn't expect less
@@omarr2808 That happened in 1985. Another Incident did happen in 1999 where the plane was hijacked and taken to Afghanistan. Nothing has happened recently on Air India that I can remember and I hope nothing happens anywhere and we all travel peacefully.
A Qatar Airways A350 recently had smoke in her cargo belly after takeoff from Delhi so security checks in baggage would be tighter than ever!
Wow - Air India handled this very professionally - kudos!
Welcome back to India 🇮🇳
Let the adventures begin!
How did you comment 6 days before ?
I'm curious 🤔
Josh has special access to Noel's content. Love you both. Amazing reviews. You guys are rocking it :)
@@AristoCat221 patreon gives early access to videos
@@triplej8666 thanks! I forgot about that.
Well, I reckon they've put secondhand seating into a new plane!
But the arrival at the hotel made up for all the other issues at the airport. Beer buckets, lucky dips and a blessing! These guys should run an airline.
Had the same issue with a powerbank at Bangaluru in 2017. The security to verify it was my bag and get to/from the boarding gate was incredibly tight and efficient. A good lesson; never to be repeated.
The battery issue also applies to US airlines as well. I would have thought you would know this. Please be more cognizant for safety reasons.
Excatly! Wonder what this guy does on a plane or in India! What a cheek.. ’a couple of Sterlings smoothe the way’ !! Implying he bribed the staff! 😡
He showed on his train ride from Calcutta to Bangalore his ignorance about India and displayed his colonial attitude! All hollow ! Terrible guy! 😡
@@474bonnie second that.. This guy is obnoxious.. has this white supermacy attitude
@@sandeepshetty8900 .. Exactly! I had unfollowed this guy because of this mentality. Just a hustler peddling tasteless merchandise.. Luckily there are far better travel vloggers 😊
ICAO and EASA rules forbid lithium batteries in checked-in luggage. Those rules apply to all airlines. Its funny you appear to not know that. I could even convince Ryanair (who wanted to check in my hand luggage) to not do this, because there are batteries in there.
Well apparently British Airways didn't see anything wrong
I think flight regulations are the same for everyone - whether Indian or foreigner.
Poor Noel seemed to be the only foreigner in the country. England is the complete opposite! Why can't we be like India?
@@RAFchurchlawford4469 British museum..
I never knew that you've never flown Air India before, and it's quite hard to believe that this aircraft is reletively new, and makes it look like as if this aircraft is aging, which they should improve on sometime soon by installing more attractive cabins. But least still worth the review on your first flight on the Indian flagship airline, so, feels good to see you back in Incredible India! Anyway, where's the flight review to Delhi though? Thanks, and I enjoyed it!
TATA bought air india like 6 months ago and tata were the ones who made AIR INDIA, back in the day air india was really ahead a lot of countries took air india as an ispiration but unfortunetly congress stole AIR INDIA from TATA and made it worse
It's now a private airline like any other. They were nearly broke, so the government sold it.
@@Cyclop TATA, like the steel manufacturers? Or different company entirely?
@@92RedRevolver same TATA. At that time Air India was amongst best airlines in the world.
@@92RedRevolver Tata is also one of the biggest IT Consultancy companies in the world.
Hey Noel. Love the videos but missing your adventures after you arrive. I can't travel because MS has left me disabled so I travel with you. Hope you will continue them. Travel safe! Cheers!
I’m shocked you didn’t know the Lithium battery rule. Applies all accords Europe aswell. Not allowed in Hold luggage at all.
A British guy, in India, wearing an Atlanta Braves t shirt.. I love it!
"little bit of sterling always sweetens people" truer words could not be spoken ...
Fantastic experience for you and for us watching! I'm not a fan of the Air India interiors either. With the recent privatisation, exciting times lie ahead for Air India.
I just did my first ever premium economy flight to New York and made loads of videos there! Still never experienced a lounge or first class I can’t wait till that happens! Keep up the fantastic videos Noel! Love watching and taking inspiration from you dude
Power banks aren't allowed in checked-in luggage in the UK, not just India. They contain lithium, which has been known to start smoking or even bursting into flames. It's the same problem with e-cigarettes. Have one in your pocket, and it starts to burn, and you'll know about it. Packed away as hold luggage at 37,000 feet isn't such a good thing.
I was fortunate enough to fly through Deli (San Francisco>Delhi>Pune) a few years ago. Funny thing, I got off the plane in Delhi and (after customs/immigration) went to the domestic lounge and had a Mirinda... I had a baggage issue as well (not quite the same as yours, but it was my fault) and the Air India and airport staff were very friendly and helpful in getting it resolved.
FYI, that KFC was already there, they must just be remodeling it.
FYI FYI - The SFO to Delhi flight and return to SFO both flew east, meaning I flew around the world on that trip. Selfishly I think it would be fun to see you do that one someday.
I had the same issue leaving Koh samui in Thailand with Salt Air.. I packed my power bank in and they called me. I panicked 😂because I didn't know what the issue was but they were very nice and let me take it out my laggage and put in my hand luggage
I flown all US Mexico & Canada and I've known lithium battery power banks are not allowed. I always carry them in cabin with me.
It’s an international regulation that lithium ion batteries are not allowed in check in luggage for safety reasons. In my opinion this is not some “crazy experience” this is a safety precaution that you are not exempted from. You as a “frequent traveler” should be well aware of this rule but I mean yeah you can totally blame the airline and the staff for something you did lol
IMHO their service was exemplary.
You broke the rules, they walked you to and from your baggage , you got to keep your power bank, and you made your flight.
great video and i love your newer pilot channel too! stay well
Yay it’s Sunday! Another great adventure with Noel ^^ lucky you had help from the ground staff with that battery issue. The welcome at the Marriott in Calcutta was so nice, oh my!
Yes it was!
I have always found security at Indian airports (especially New Delhi !) to be very strict, especially with the inspection of hand luggage pre-boarding. Yes, check-in staff around the world tend to always ask if there are any batteries in the checked luggage. Noel very lucky he did not miss his flight to Kolkata.
Interestingly, I found security at the international terminals very thorough. In Chennai I had to show my ID outside the terminal to machine-gun toting soldiers who checked it against a passenger list before letting me in, but when I flew out of the domestic terminal at the same airport it was lighter than U.S. security. I had a water bottle with me and the X-ray guy just asked me to take a drink from the bottle and let me through with it. At International it was metal detector AND wand screen for all pax. IIRC because it's quite conservative they have separate metal detectors in most places for men and women.
@@andydaniel2 Yes indeed. Security rules seem generally to be STRICTCLY enforced at ALL Indian airports. No bad thing really and comforting for ALL departing passengers !
@@keithhardy8513 Yes overall security is very tight here. It's because our neighbour countries like to mess with our people a lot. So, there's no choice for us but to put up with the additional security.
@@orion7326 Yes, better to be safe eh ? Good security reassures passengers as well although can be frustrating at times.
@@keithhardy8513 Absolutely. Also, you guys would be subject to more security for two reasons.
1- Foreign tourists are targetted more as it results in international diplomatic backlash.
2- Foreigners are often used to carry out recces of targeted areas. That's because tourists are less suspicious and common Indian folk tend to trust them more. For example- a gentleman from the US Richard Hadlee was a prime co-ordinator in the Mumbai incident in 26th November, 2008. In that incident, the foreign tourists were targeted more than Indians. So, i can imagine the security would have been more painful for you guys.
On another note, thanks for visiting our country. Do visit us again, we would do all we can to keep you guys safe.
Noel saying I feel like I’m in Home Alone made me laugh so much 😂😂😂.
Home alone 1 and 2 are my favourite Christmas films Ever by the way 😊😊
You avoided the dodgy foreign taxis this time! Lesson learned from that harrowing experience in your Around the World in 80 Hours vid! 🚕
Haha, yes Uber or pre arranged only on this trip!
Hi Noel,
When I saw the notification title and the thumb nail my first reaction was....O no Noel is doing a josh Cahill!!! Glad to see yours actually was a close call! Stay true to your original style, dont start becomming youtuberised like all the " stars" that vlog, you are unique, and we love you for it!!!!
@@KumarNikhils when people start to believe in themselves a little too hard, that's when it goes wrong I say. Stay grounded, stay humble. That's why I like Noel! He just shows and tells us how it is. The good and the bad, .....
I really enjoyed the last part of the video at your destination. Seeing some of the local area was a treat. Funny that I don't get that treatment at the Marriott hotels here in the US...😉
Hey Noel I am one of your weekly viewer for last two year and I really like your flying contents. I have never flown in a plane but I enjoy watching your trips to the remote places and making me feel that I may also visit those places someday.
Fact : I am from Kolkata. And next time if your come here I would definitely love to host you.
That cabin looked like an American living room from the 1960s.
Noel, great videos. Why don’t you do more videos about your experiences in the countries you visit? Not just in the airport, but more about what you see and do when you’re there like you used to? Thanks, keep up the great work!
I love India, the hospitality is awesome the people are some of the nicest and friendly people you can meet. Have fun
11:19 - the classic Hindustan Ambassador, my Nan & Grandad had one of those, but it was called the, Morris Oxford over here.
Again, Noel - another great video.
Enjoy this video very much. I like the hospitality of the hotel staff that they offer to the guests in India, as shown in your video.
Awesome shirt, thanks for representing the ATL! Love your channel, keep doing what you're doing!
Appreciate it!
Noel, Air India is now owned by India's most respectable business conglomerate 'Tata', the same empire which acquired Jaguar and Land Rover in Britain.
Give them some time and they will make it more memorable trip for you
It is not electronics that they don't allow. It's the lithium battery that they don't allow. Actually most airlines do not allow large lithium battery to be packed. Every time I check in with Cathay Pacific, they ask me if I have batteries in the checked bags (including a laptop with battery, etc.). If a laptop is inside the checked bag, then it should NOT have the battery in it. The battery has to be taken off the laptop and put in the carry-on. That is, obviously, to prevent fire in the cargo hold.
Packing of any batteries are NOT allowed in checked bags in the US as well. It has been the policy/rule/law since early 2010s (when a lot of batteries in the toys/e-cigarettes/hover boards and even cellphones exploded and caught fire.
Even there was an incident where new 787s were grounded because a JAL battery caused a minor fire at Boston, MA (BOS).
Normally staff at the check in counter will ask the passenger if there is lithium batteries inside the checked in laguage but I'm surprised this guy didn''t aware about this in advance. Or maybe he did it on purpose just to have a little bit drama for his video
Oh yes, the counter staff should have read the list of all the articles that are not allowed in hand bag.
I think Air India delivered ok for a domestic flight but you are right about the dated cabin look.
Air India just have been transferred to private company back they have dated cabins since it was in massive loss so no money to upgrade now since it's going back to TATA everything from cabin to service will change
Since Lockerbie, no electrical item can be put in your hold baggage. That's been the case for over thirty years! The hosptality at the hotel in Calcutta was exeptional. ভারত সেরা!
Seems like a wonderful experience - airport staff were very courteous, FAR more than anywhere else in Europe or North America let me assure you having travelled for work extensively in Europe.
Air India ground staff looked like they really looked after you, fair play to them. Don’t think you’d have got the same assistance at a UK airport.
I would never have shown giving money to someone who helped….
Great video Noel, I do Enjoy it when you show a little bit of your hotel experience like in this video
HAHA did that in Mumbai once flying back to London - left a e-big battery in my suitcase! Was quite impressed they tracked me down in the lounge and wizzed me into the underbelly of the airport to where my bag was. Was quite exciting as I got to see the inner workings of the terminal. Glad they are on to things like that - no chance of an explosive making it on a plane there!
Lovely hotel room! Thanks for another great review.
Thank you! It was a lovely hotel room!
Amateur mistake for someone who literally travels for a living. And incriminating both of you by filming a bribe in action? 🤦🏻♂️
Was looking for smone to spot this 😁
Although it was a tip but still airport staff is advised strictly not to accept cash/valuables from paxs ..
Air India is pride of India. Follow the rules. Dont blame Air India unnecessary. Welcome to India. Enjoy your stay and tc during the heatwave
air India...now owned by TATA.
aircraft looking highly neat & clean , excellent food.
air india staff also looking highly courteous, professional, smart and active.
🇮🇳🙏❤️😊
Noel just an advice don't include the part of you giving a gift of thanks in your videos because the people receiving the gift may be prosecuted for receiving bribes. specially in South asia.
But please include if the officials ask for a bribe
Hi Noel ~ I just wanted to say hello ~ and to also say thank you for showing me around the world ~ I’m have secondary progressive multiple sclerosis and lupus and am fully bed bound ~ but thanks to you I can now see the world again ~ I used to fly a lot before I became Unwell ~ Sending love and hugs to you and your family Xxx Xxx
Thank you for the lovely words. Sorry to hear of your illness and lovely to hear that you enjoy the videos. All the best 👍🏻
Check out Dr Terry Wahls Ted Talk on here.
To be fair, that rule makes sense. There's been quite a few cases of "exploding power banks" / lithium batteries. If that happens in the cabin, they can extinguish the fire. If it happens in the cargo compartment during flight... well, good luck.
Dude it’s been said but how on earth could you not know a power bank can’t go in checked luggage? You know how dangerous that would be if it had a thermal runaway? I thought it was common knowledge. Amazing job by Air India. That said, your videos are awesome! 😁
Please Dont exaggerate everything. Please write your titles with some responsibility.
It was a smooth flight. TBH it was your mistake to carry a power bank in your suitcase. If it is allowed in UK, its ACTUALLY CRAZY!!
I always thought that was standard around the world that lithium batteries couldn't be checked. It's a fire hazard.
In case u are travelling in India it is compulsory to have all electronic devices be it portable charger, even earphones etc. in ur handbag which u will be carrying into the flight, also any remember to keep nailcutters or knives if u are bringing anything like that in ur suitcase which u will be submitting before checking in for the flight. You are a foreigner that's why they gave ur electronic devices back, had it been locals they usually confiscate the electronic gadgets they found. Be careful while packing!!! Have a nice holiday in India. Cheers
The aircraft interior looked fine to me, very basic scheme not to in your eye ... probably a bit of a bugger keeping those seats clean though. As for the luggage that was all down to you for not checking things out before traveling and they I feel handled it perfectly and very politely.
The hotel, looks great and the service looks amazing and very friendly. How was the beer?
love that hotel hospitality!! how was the "beer bucket" ? :)
Yup agree with most comments it was not chaotic you were hurried/ruffled because you did not pack correct. The meal service was decent too considering it’s a 2 hour domestic hop and that is not chili corn carne that is lentils also kfc is coming to delhi airport but it’s been in Delhi for close to 20 years. Nice choice of hotel
Great video as always. Loved it. TQ Noel.👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️
So glad!
Lithium batteries in checked bags are not allowed in the US either. I think a fire hazard or something. And fyi, coconuts (the whole fruit with shell) are not allowed on Indian flights either. 😆 I packed a coconut shell one time and the crew wanted to take it away 🤣🤣
Its allowed sir? Noel casually handing the guy some money.🤣. This series is going to be great !
Dry snitching at its finest.
I didn’t get what the tip was for?
@@Karcha_In_SD he wanted to make sure he got his power pack back
Very nice video Noel!! Loved the touchdown. soo smooth....
Looking forward to traveling throughout India vicariously through you :)
I'm genuinely surprised you were able to have a power bank in your bag in the UK. Here in the US, and most of the world for that matter, you are absolutely not allowed to have lithium ion batteries of any sort in a checked bag. The fire suppression equipment in the cargo hold will not stop a fire from one of those
Well, you are not allowed them in the hold in the UK either. It's an international requirement pretty much.
@@ukmaxi I guess what I meant is I'm surprised they didn't catch it in the UK when he left
@@v1__rotate Agreed. When you go to the desk they always ask you if you've put any electrical with lithium batteries in your hold bags. However, due diligence will be the airport's job.
Yes, planes and pilots lives have been lost over lithium fires in the hold. Please take more care in packing!
No airline allows a power bank in a checked in bag! They are a fire risk. You should know this right?.
Loved the video! Thanks for flying in India!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Try not to have preconceived notions from the British colonial days. India has made tremendous progress. It's generally safe, most people are friendly, warm, helpful.
I think you have got into the habit of writing BRUTAL, CRAZY, NEARLY DIED etc just to get review nos. Your check in, security, welcome, airport organisation, help given etc is all top class equal if not exceeding any world class carrier service, yet you need to criticise. I think you can also praise to raise the morale of each and everyone in the service chain, who worked with professionalism, courtesy and politeness to make SURE YOU GET YOUR FLIGHT...not deny the boarding. Disappointed with your choice of words...Noel.
You know what do not come to India next time. Your Visa application to India should have been denied.
I must say, people of India are probably some of the most friendliest caring people in the world...…..and extremely generous.......I work with a few.....and they greet you every day with a warm smile and they really make you feek great
Thank you for clarification on the socks! Beautiful hotel foyer. Hotel looked 1st class. Indian head movements seen! I guess the locals wanted the "gold" feel to the business class seats!
Good thing you had your bib on or you would have been wearing the crew meal first spoonful on your shirt!!
Yes there's a reason they give out bibs in the front cabin!
Seasoned Traveller like you carrying stuff that are not allowed. And you blame that on India. Wow!! Well Done Noel!! But we still welcome you in Incredible India. Just Remove your Yellow Filter (used by Western News Media when they cover Asia) and experience India with an open mind. “Atithi Devo Bhava”. 🤗🇮🇳
Great video! Not much drama as per usual travelling thru at check-in.
Already know I'm going to love this series of flights. The check in at the hotel was awesome too 👌. Got to know, how many beers are in a bucket in India ...
Back packed around India in 1988 and early morning flights, while expecting a breakfast eggs, bacon etc, was always served curries. Seemed weird at the time. I flew with Lufthansa to Bombay then internal flights were Air India.
Oh so you're served curry while travelling in india, how shocking.
@@assessmentincharge Lmao guy is positively distressed. I mean our man cannot possibly imagine how it is that he's not served bacon and eggs in India. It's an outrage. A blasphemy.
Noel some American airlines are using buses to complete some short connections over land. You should do a video on what that experience is like.
The service from the airport employees is amazing. Glad you got to your flight on time
Nice touch down and beautiful hotel with a fabulous view!! I hope to visit India one day. So much of the world to see!! 🙏🏼😊