Is ZIPAIR any good?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ส.ค. 2024
- After a week in Tokyo following the 2022 Japanese GP at the Suzuka F1 circuit, it was time to head off to LAX airport ahead of the 2022 Austin GP - although this flight is a little bit different to most flights I take because it was on an airline I'd never heard of before - Zip Air! Going in to this flight I didn't expect much Jal's budget carrier Zip, but it's safe to say I was pleasantly surprised by Zipair's business class. Now you can't really call my seat a business class seat because it's not typical business class service, in fact the airline is actually an all economy airline that offer a selection of upgrades, such as a nicer seat and meals. I saw this service as a great way to test out all the Japanese Airline had to offer, so I bought all the meals on Zipair!
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Kym sampling/enjoying 7 meals in-flight whilst wearing a white shirt and no spills? 10/10! Well done, mate!! Welcome back to the US!!
Epic effort
I've seen almost all of Kym's videos and love them but only till now I discovered Kym has a hearty appetite to polish off 7 airline meals in one go! LOL.....well done, that alone deserves a like.
I know doing what you do isn't easy. It's exhausting, takes a toll on your health and can be incredibly frustrating. However! We appreciate your continued effort and going above and beyond to capture your travels. You are appreciated!
I appreciate your appreciation!
I love the way the crew says goodbye, it gives a emotional touch to the trip
I love your travel updates kym, they are amazing.
As a photgrapher myself, all the travelling and taking pictures sounds like a dream job.
Thanks
Hi Kym, what was the air hostess' reaction when you asked for 7 different meals? I find it hilarious that they gave you a water to go with each one!
She was thrilled.
@@KymIllman good money for the airline
@@big_man_ank1768kym should have added that this was a sponsored flight or even video.
@@MrKh4O Why would he do that when it wasn't sponsored? He clearly says he bought everything
@@SirSilverFox what about them frustrates you? Jealousy of the good life?
This is exactly the content I wanted to see as I was deciding which meal to order for my flight to SJC from NRT. Thank you for the detailed explanations and awesome reviews!
Did you order my suggestion?
It’s different menu if you are departing from US and Korea.
Kym, your videos have always had good production value but the last 2 are VERY VERY well done. Credit to whomever is doing the final edits.
I do most but the final slick stuff is done back in Perth by Nicols
I just came across this channel and started to binge watch it... can't get enough this amazing photographer reviewing flight :) what an awesome combination!
Well I thank you for that!!
🤩 God, I enjoyed that video. And the comments were a scream also. Love it Kym. What a super airline. I'll never get the chance to enjoy their product but your vlog just hit the spot. Stay passionate.
I wish they flew every route I take each year.
I was wondering how ZipAir was like. Now I know. Thank you!
I’m a big fan
I’ve been planning a trip to Japan for a while now and I greatly appreciate this video going over what the Zipair “business” class is like! I think I’m going to choose them when I do finally get the chance to go!
Kym well done mate. One of your best. Seem to be improving on your presentation. Very to the point and concise. Would definitely want to try Zip Air, in the business class. Stay passionate.
Excellent flight review Kym, I'm taking this same flight in January and now I'm more comfortable knowing the flight meal options.
Cheers
It was a very good flight and I also enjoyed it !
Mate you touched on all the points that a curious traveler needs to know when booking Zip business class! Thank you for this amazing video.
My pleasure
Loved this review! Very good…simple, down to earth…no hype…thanks!!!
Learning about this flight has been such a joy! Looks like you enjoyed your trip! Amazing that this even exists.
It really is!
Awesome review!! Thank you! I will take Zipair next time!
Welcome to Los Angeles. I don't know if you're producing a video of your stay in LA, but that would be fun to see. Enjoy your time in the US.
Love your detailed, on point commentary ❤. Enjoyed this review very much 👍
Thank you so much!
Love your travel videos Kym!
Zip air prices have sadly gone up . A one way economy ticket from Tokyo to Los Angeles, is $460 without extras .
Thanks for a great video. Love the idea of trying and rating all the meals. Great content. 🤩🇵🇹🇿🇦
Cheers
Thanks for this important investigation work!
i flew Zip Air a few months ago, basic but Cheap for lay flat seat. 😸👍
Same price as economy on JAL
Kym, Thank You for sharing this lovely video👍🏻
Great review thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Loved the Video Kym!!
Love your lovely & friendly energy👍👍
Might be trying Zipair this coming year, thanks for the review!
Hope you enjoy it!
Zipair is opening at my airport in San José California. Can’t wait to check it out!
love your video mate. definitely trying out the business class
Excellent content as usual x
Thanks for this! I just booked them to a round trip to Tokyo and back from LAX
As an Angeleno, I’m curious to see what else you will be filming while here! Have a fun trip!
The Broncos game tonight
I literally just booked AirAsia on the day ZipAir announced they'd be opening Manila-Tokyo flights. Will give them a try another time!
Excellent information about the meal choices. Critical when you have to pay for them!
Upon your recommendation, we ordered the beef bowl. You were quite generous in your critique. Next time we will bring our own food.
Love this review Kym! I flew into Singapore on Monday and there was Japanese flight attendant called Yuki! Of course I told her about our Yuki of course!
Hey I just saw you on Airline Video Live, and had to come check out the channel. Awesome video! I wish ZIPAIR flew anywhere near me.
Thanks for joining me! I had a great time watching Airline Videos Live do their work!
Flew with zipair recently, and they were great! Great food and decent seats, and even had a power outlet in economy, which is a plus for sure. The presence of free inflight WiFi just makes it so much more convenient to access the internet in the plane, whether it is for work related purposes or just for entertainment. One thing I'm curious about though, how well was the WiFi for you? It was pretty great for me, definitely not enough to play any multiplayer online games, especially shooters or anything that's fast paced, but it served me well on TH-cam and Google Chrome, for example. My flight was relatively close to land though, and I assume your flight was directly in the middle of the ocean, so I wonder if the WiFi connection was poorer for you(or, maybe my understanding of how WiFi works is poor😅).
I’m a convert
@@KymIllman Did you manage to use the free WiFi? If so, how was it?
same here ! I really enjoyed it !
Great review!! My friend has been telling me about zipair and I had no idea about it
I would happily fly Zip any time!
Did anyone else notice that, at 4.00, the Japan Airlines plane has no starboard wing 🌞
New subscriber here, great work! If you haven't been to Montana yet, I'd love to show you some of the most beautiful scenery in the country, in my opinion.
Well if MOntana gets a Race let’s do that
Saw you with Kev on airliners live great vid, hitting that sub button cheers!
I loved airliners live! Welcome aboard!
Great review!
I'm thinking of seeing if I can sneak a two-week trip to Japan this year since the prices on ZipAir are looking good.
Regarding the lounge - the cheaper rates for walk in did not come with a meal - that was extra =)
It wasn’t much of a meal.
Enjoyed every minute of your video! I'll be taking your trip in reverse :). Thanks for everything.
That’s crazy value for money… we need zip air in Australia 😅
This is great to hear, I can't afford business class but with this airline I think I can and this review was awesome also I usually go this route on my way to the Philippines so I can get off plane and stretch on 11 hours instead of 14 to 15 straight thru and yes 3 or 4 hours less to stretch and move before connecting flight is a plus for me and my legs swelling, im going to look now ,🤞I find something
I like the blooper at the end. Hilarious
Loved your video! I’m going to Thailand 🇹🇭 I will go through Japan and use zip and get the waygu meat meal
Kym, welcome to Los Angeles! You picked a great hotel, i have stayed at the L’Ermitage in Beverly Hills and just know you're in for a treat.
Very nice indeed.
thank you for your video
Great video thanks
I notice you only sleep for around 5 hours on a plane most times, do you choose to do that or do you just naturally wake up? Love the videos!
I’d love more
Love the fake typing at 0:50 😃
Hi - love your videos! Flying Zip Air - lay down seat 👍 wondering what size carry on is allowed. Thanks!
I really liked your review. We would go San Jose, California (to Tokyo).
I know they are a “budget” airline owned by JAL. We haves used both ANA and JAL and Like their airlines and customer service.
I know with Zip- you pay for what you want. I know full well what I’m getting into if I use them.
my husband’s concern is …HOW is their Customer Service?
We have had experience with “budget” airlines in the past. You either get bad customer service AND /Or rude cheap/loud passengers.
What info can I share with my Very hesitant husband?
Welcome to LA!
Nice review and thank you for sharing with us! I’m planning to go from LA to Tokyo in May and just found out about this airline. I’m kind of nervous to purchase the ticket (business-flat ). Did you have any delay issues ? I know it is good deal to flight on flat seat because like you said will cost 4 to 5 times more to book from another airline just for some drinks / meal etc…
Well, have a wonderful day and be safe.
I am happy I am not the only one who experienced the anal Zip Air check in staff. On the contrary, in LA, they don't give a toss about your papers or anything. It's like a normal check in. Yet, at Narita, you need a little bit of everything.
Hi Kym, I was just very randomly watching a show called 72 Cutest Animals on Netflix, and all of a sudden you showed up!!! What is going on?!!! 😂 You photograph animals too? Never ever would I expect to see you there! Just want to let you know how surprised I am. Am going back to watching the show now 🙈
That was me yea
Yes Kym! Travel and food vlog
No USA bashing on this one. I was holding my breath.
I’ve got a couple of weeks here though.
🤞
And how was the bathroom afterwards?
Thanks for this, looking to book soon and was curious of the airline, if it was anything like spirit
4mins, it took me 2 hours the last time to get through JFK, painful. Hopefully one day you fly with follow Aussie Dennis Bunnik
Did you really eat all of those meals? Or did you only eat a few bites and threw the rest away?..
Ate all the good stuff, left most of the rice and the sushi was ordinary.
Hi Kym. Pleeeease never mix beef with seafood at the same time up in the air (in ground level it is different) ...the taste of seafood will always loose...this is why the shrimps tasted like hell to you. As usual huuuuge hugs from Colombia
Kym, I highly recommend Terry Black's BBQ in Austin. Everyone will say Franklin, but Terry Black's is mighty delicious.
When does it show the flight times? I got to fill in your name and still no time listed?
How can anyone eat 7 meals?!?!? The beef bowl you recommended is Gyudon.
Great video. Thanks! Just one question. Can you bring your own meal on board?
Can’t see why not
@@KymIllman Thanks! I'll have to give that airline a go. It seems like good value to me, even in business class. Just make your own business class. I do so when I take the bullet trains in Japan, even down to bringing my own wine glass and plates. Thanks!
Oooooooooooooo the Viceroy - Kelly Wearstler designed that hotel. Can we get a room / property tour?
Hey Kym, just a thought. What’s you’re recommendations for quality luggage. You travel a lot and if you’re luggage can put up with what you dish out I’d like to buy it.. 👍👍👍 thanks for another great video
Samsonite oyster shell
Im considering buying an airplane ticket with zip but the check in baggage option is so confusing...what if my check in luggage is not 23kg but larger?? Am i better off leaving the option alone and them charging me upfront???
Hi I booked a flight and chose the 23kg Baggage option. For mine, it didn’t specify if it’s hand-carry/check-in baggage. May i know does it mean that the total weight of all baggage (irregardless hand-carry or check-in) can be up to 23kg? Also, is there a limit to the number of luggage that i can bring even if i don’t exceed the weight limit? Thanks a lot and look forward to ur reply 😊
Hey Kym - why Santa Monica and not directly to Austin?
Cheaper to kill three days in LA than Austin and much more interesting
How did you land that flight for so cheap
Hope you can get to Franklin BBQ this year.
Kym, how do I “Join” I can’t find where to sign up. Thx mate! Love what you do! Lance in Michigan.
Some countries don’t allow memberships but if your country does, look for the join button next to the subscribe button on a laptop
@@KymIllman Perfect! Thanks Kym!
Question kym will you be doing another 1 with nyck de Vries in the future with AT colours I would love that I got a Pierre picture
I hope so.
Austin will be happy to relieve you of the money you saved on your flight.
And in quick time
genial ver un latam airlines en LAX
For first two minutes I thought what happened to my screen!!!! Why it's showing blue tint!!!!!
Not on my screen
How many check in is covered? Or did you have to pay for each luggage
2 bags per person
great value for money
Certainly was!
Does it have wifi? You didn't talk about that
Hi Kym, it looks like the youtube video compensation is flowing in as it should, doesn't it?
It’s growing
With all the delicious food you consume every time you travel, I don't see how you didn't gain like 50 kgs this year only! 😉
I do ok huh
Weird, the bathroom on the train is bigger than that in your hotel room.
I need Boarding Music
Who knows
Good video, mate. So, how the heck did you fit seven meals in? You’re not exactly a big bloke.
I didn’t eat all of them I just tasted them
Ask Michael Italiano advice for jet lag.... 😉
Hey, Kym, you're doing great video contens overall, and i like your videos, but the waste of food is disappionting in this video, just because it's cheap doesn't mean it needs to be wasted
Trust me, most of it went in and out of me.
toilets look same same as any other airline I've been on same company supplies all !
You paid 900 for business class???
In the name god please say not every flight is going to be full of TH-camrs
I think that would be highly unlikely
Not worth it. The airline goes out of its way to live up to the title of budget airline. Not offering basic necessities like water to your passengers is unethical. Worst experience, and having a business class seat did not make up for the bad experience. If you’re a your traveler on a budget maybe. As an adult that expect a little decent service definitely staying away from this airline. I spent extra for a business class style seat, big mistake. Better off flying economy with a reputable airline.