This airline gives a great priority to safety, i work as a technician and had worked on this flight, they don't try cost cutting like other aircrafts mainly on the wheels and brakes
I'm from Afghanistan, but I was born and raised in New Zealand. Even though I've never been to Afghanistan, the clip from 14:23 to 15:16 is stunning. It's such a beautiful country. I'm extremely saddened by what's currently happening in Afghanistan.
It's a drab, underdeveloped, poor, oppressive region. I'm sure the nature can be beautiful, but every man-made structure oozes "get the hell away from here".
Flew Kam Air RT from DXB to KBL in Oct. '23 on a pair of their A340's as well as a couple of internal flights. The crews, including some women bursars, were always extremely kind and professional. The 'business class' on the A340 isn't 2-2-2 but a very odd 2-4-2 economy layout; the middle section collapses down to a 2-3-2 in the first row (I was in 3A). Even more bizarre is that the bulkhead and bathroom exterior wallpaper wrap is shots of ... Bora Bora, Tahiti (who says that flying isn't aspirational?🙃)
@@l4zr_boy "Should we maybe take down the Tahiti photos?" "Nah, let's leave it up and wait for someone to ask where in Afghanistan it is, then we can all point and laugh at him." "Good idea, boss!"
Great video! I flew with Kam Air last year, and was upgraded to Business Class on the return flight. The single plane that has Business was ex Air Tahiti Nui, and still featured a wallpaper with tropical beaches… Good airline, much better than what I had expected.
@haiphucnguyen5861 You won't feel and see many differences if you just visit there for a few days as a tourist. It's a beautiful country just like many other comments here mentioned. You may see the differences only if you find a job, run a business, marry local people there, or live there for long-term. Just like the video said, if you are female and want to be a pilot in KAM Airlines, it may be difficult for now.
I'm proud of my country. Proud of our hospitable, generous people. Afghanistan might be a poor country, but our people are kind, generous, hospitable. Another thing that makes me proud of my people is how clean they are. When it comes to hygiene, we take it very seriously.
I was a pilot at Kam Air for over 2.5 years. I can confidently say that Kam Air is a well-organized airline with professional management. They strictly adhere to maintenance routines and ensure that their fleet is airworthy. Both cabin and flight crew undergo professional training to maintain high standards of safety. Thank you for the positive review, which not only shows the world but also our fellow Afghans that flying with Kam Air is 100% safe.
Hello, I wanted to reach out to you because I'm currently working on my thesis, focusing on Kam Air Airline. Since you have experience working there, any piece of information or insight you could provide would be greatly appreciated.
And when there are Russian pilots, and; Kam Air don't buy enough fuel oh and mountains! Of course, that never happened, multiple times! And; that was before the taliban, boy now must be peddle power!
I don't think there are any c-130s left in Afghanistan. Besides, there are Blackhawks, many UN planes, C208s, Quest Kodiak 100s, old Ariana A310s and A300B4, and 1 A320-200 of the bankrupt Safi Airways.
You can see at 6:36 that the signs above are still in spanish. It says "life vest is below your seat". It should be the same as to when the plane was flying with Iberia.
Afghanistan is a really beautiful country, I myself have been there twice after the takeover of the Taliban. I met some really cool and friendly people there.
This is interesting, I rode that exact plane (former RP-C3436) from Manila to Auckland and the cabin there looks way better than I expected with the newer seats they installed. I waited for this trip report since I saw the A340 in a preview of another video of yours and I am surprised Kam Air is actually a pretty good airline given their situation. Thank you for the continuous aviation content!
Loved the video. It was very nice to see the review of Kam Air. I know it isn’t your channel’s mission, but I honestly would have loved to know more about what your time on the ground in Kabul was like.
Got to admit,I never even knew flights to Afghanistan were even a thing.Having said that,I'd happily fly that route just because it's a 343 and I've only flown the 346.Great review David as you always do.
I really love how you objectively rates Kam Air with best consideration to its current eco-socio-political aspects of Afghanistan. Some may say that the airline services is bare minimun, but those bare minimums for most of Afghani people are in fact a luxury. Thanks for the review btw
Honestly, I'm impressed wit cleanliness of the aircraft and the meal option onboard Kam Air. Well done to them, you can clearly see they try their very best. 😍
This is certainly one of the rarest airline reviews on TH-cam! And once you leave Afghanistan, could you review Ariana Afghan’s Airbus 310? Love from Australia! 🇦🇺
Kicking off 2024 with one of my favorite aircraft. Thanks! Also I'm praying you to review Starlux, Air Premia, Etihad Residence in 2023, Condor and JetBlue. I'm so ready for everything you guys have in 2024
Aside from your coverage of airlines and your dedication to it, as an Afghan I loved your remarks on the government and the privilege of a westerners perspective. Nowadays there are a lot of youtubers who travel there and proudly name their videos “traveling to the most dangerous country in the world” ignoring how the local population and minorities suffer under the current regime. They supposedly try to portray the regime from “non mainstream” perspective. Thanks man! 🫡
Finally a new video😍 wow flight to Afghanistan, You really have to have courage and love this world (aviation) to do it, I respect you, these are rare videos that make you really special, thank you bro!!
The A-340 of Kam Air played an important role in the evacuation of Kabul in August 2021. One of them had been used to evacuate a girl school to Rwanda for example. It was possible to track them on FR24 and to spot them in the news reportage made at Kabul airport at that time.
Thanks for sharing yoir experience on a mysterious airline that not everyone would dare to try! The cabin was very impressive for an airline at this ages. I also didn't expect to there'd be that much legroom.
were there female cabin crew members in KAM air now? If S were they wearing total black? Josh's report had lots of female crew members wearing normal uniforms
There are still female stewardesses on Kam Air. I flew this summer four times and every flight had at least three women (as far as I remember). It could be just the schedule.
the foreign embassies might be controlled by remnants of the old afghan government but i suppose whatever authority/immigration officers that actually welcomed you at Kabul airport was on behalf of the Taliban government right?… Do they just accept the fact that people pay for visas at the old government or do they kind of request their own fees upon entering the country?
Nice video! Really surprised with Kam Air's service! Altough their aircraft are quite oudated, they are pretty well mantained. It made me remember of Safi Airways. Too bad that they aren't fliyng anymore. During its best year, Safi Airways got clearance to fly to the EU (Germany) and North America (Canada). Another thing, that since 2021, when the former goverment was ousted by the Taliban, I was wondering about the visa and immigration procedures, as the Afghan embassies are not controlled by them. Once again, congrats for the video! Keep up the good work!
Try Sharp Airlines, a regional airline from Victoria, Australia, and their base is in Launceston, Tasmania. They operate Swearingen Metroliners, and area very nice small airline to use.
Thanks a lot for this fantastic video and review. Never flown Kam Air before, however used to work at a hotel in Bulgaria where their 737 pilots were getting training and had a lot of fantastic and mega interesting discussions with their pilots back in 2019.
Hey bro, can you board in Airfast Indonesia real quick? I think this is the hardest airline you to board because i heard the 3 MD-80s(The airline's flagship) is gonna retire soon, And i also heard you need to work at a conpany related to the airline for you to even board the plane Im so lucky my father work at the company So please, can you board maybe the last passenger version of the MD-80 series planes before the planes retire?
Great flight. Another new destination/country in this channel and another new airline. I hope you also try the state owned one to another new country who haven't visited yet.
Thank you for showing us this awesome and wonderful vídeo. I enjoyed it very much. How long did you stay in Kabul? What airline did you fly out of Kabul?
Please travel with Ariana afghan airline please sir . I am going to Afghanistan with my family in 4&5 months . We are choosing between kam air and Ariana afghan airline . And we saw your video and we were impressed . I hope you fly with Ariana too
I’m really shocked this guy even visited Pennsylvania. You are one dedicated man!
Indeed 😅😂
Dangerous place to go... the Amish can be unpredictable
I’ve been to many places in the world but Pennsylvania, my man is dedicated to
Lotta loudmouths in Philadelphia
He gets bonus points when arriving during an eagle's super bowl. Hell on the streets regardless wether they win or lose.
Thanks David. i spit out my morning coffee 15 sec into this vid. North Korea, Somalia, Pennsylvania!
Dear GOD! Pennsylvania?! The balls on this guy.
Pennsylvania same as North korea, always been like that.
If it is Detroit, then it is comparable to North Korea or Somalia.
@@aungmyintoo4635 Detroit is worse.
I spit out my night coffee 23 seconds into this vid. The pronunciation of the airline name.
This airline gives a great priority to safety, i work as a technician and had worked on this flight, they don't try cost cutting like other aircrafts mainly on the wheels and brakes
Which other Airlines would you recommend and what airlines would you not recommend?
The so cold 'security ban over Europe' as strictly nothing to do whit security and evrithing whith P O L I T C S. whitch is at least hypocrit.
I'm from Afghanistan, but I was born and raised in New Zealand. Even though I've never been to Afghanistan, the clip from 14:23 to 15:16 is stunning. It's such a beautiful country. I'm extremely saddened by what's currently happening in Afghanistan.
sim!!
It's a drab, underdeveloped, poor, oppressive region. I'm sure the nature can be beautiful, but every man-made structure oozes "get the hell away from here".
@@nullptr_ytthanks to 🇺🇸
In Sha Allah both of us get to visit our beautiful homeland one day ❤
so, maybe your parents are from afghanistan but your self is from new zealand but is of afghan heritage
11:40 What a BUTTER LANDING! :D
That’s called professionalism
Ikr
Flew Kam Air RT from DXB to KBL in Oct. '23 on a pair of their A340's as well as a couple of internal flights. The crews, including some women bursars, were always extremely kind and professional.
The 'business class' on the A340 isn't 2-2-2 but a very odd 2-4-2 economy layout; the middle section collapses down to a 2-3-2 in the first row (I was in 3A). Even more bizarre is that the bulkhead and bathroom exterior wallpaper wrap is shots of ... Bora Bora, Tahiti (who says that flying isn't aspirational?🙃)
You probably got on YA-KAA, a former Air Tahiti Nui example. That would explain the wallpaper wrap I guess.
@@l4zr_boyYes, 1 A340 old Air Tahiti Nui plane
@@l4zr_boy
"Should we maybe take down the Tahiti photos?"
"Nah, let's leave it up and wait for someone to ask where in Afghanistan it is, then we can all point and laugh at him."
"Good idea, boss!"
I'm surprised women were still allowed to work on that flight or in Afghanistan in general! Unfortunately due to the Taliban :/
Never heard of this airline before. This is why I love Simply Aviation. Along with the famous airlines, they also do rare and unheard airlines.
Great video! I flew with Kam Air last year, and was upgraded to Business Class on the return flight. The single plane that has Business was ex Air Tahiti Nui, and still featured a wallpaper with tropical beaches… Good airline, much better than what I had expected.
How was Afghanistan after Taliban 🤔?
@haiphucnguyen5861 You won't feel and see many differences if you just visit there for a few days as a tourist. It's a beautiful country just like many other comments here mentioned. You may see the differences only if you find a job, run a business, marry local people there, or live there for long-term. Just like the video said, if you are female and want to be a pilot in KAM Airlines, it may be difficult for now.
I'm proud of my country. Proud of our hospitable, generous people. Afghanistan might be a poor country, but our people are kind, generous, hospitable. Another thing that makes me proud of my people is how clean they are. When it comes to hygiene, we take it very seriously.
Salaam from Indonesia. Being clean is a part of Imaan. 🙂👍
Bruh 😂😂😂😂😂
😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂
Love From India 🇮🇳 ❤️🇦🇫 to Afganistan
I was a pilot at Kam Air for over 2.5 years. I can confidently say that Kam Air is a well-organized airline with professional management. They strictly adhere to maintenance routines and ensure that their fleet is airworthy. Both cabin and flight crew undergo professional training to maintain high standards of safety. Thank you for the positive review, which not only shows the world but also our fellow Afghans that flying with Kam Air is 100% safe.
Who do you fly with now?
Hello, I wanted to reach out to you because I'm currently working on my thesis, focusing on Kam Air Airline. Since you have experience working there, any piece of information or insight you could provide would be greatly appreciated.
It operates under a dictatorship mate. If it doesn’t have a true equality outlook it’s hardly ‘well managed’
And when there are Russian pilots, and; Kam Air don't buy enough fuel oh and mountains! Of course, that never happened, multiple times! And; that was before the taliban, boy now must be peddle power!
What about the women pilots??
Some interesting stuff to be see on landing and taxiing in: Mi-8 helicopters, Antonov An-24s and 26s, C-130s, and a couple of sad looking 727s
I don't think there are any c-130s left in Afghanistan. Besides, there are Blackhawks, many UN planes, C208s, Quest Kodiak 100s, old Ariana A310s and A300B4, and 1 A320-200 of the bankrupt Safi Airways.
Super tucano
Yea I went to Afghanistan exactly a year ago and saw all of them and the same a310 it was sad seeing the a310 ngl
You can see at 6:36 that the signs above are still in spanish. It says "life vest is below your seat". It should be the same as to when the plane was flying with Iberia.
Nice video! "We don't have time to worry about safety right now as it's time to board the flight!"
Flew with Kamair quite a bit when working in Afghanistan. Never had a bad experience and the crew were always polite and professional.
Afghanistan is a really beautiful country, I myself have been there twice after the takeover of the Taliban.
I met some really cool and friendly people there.
NOT PENNSYLVANIA
Fodd
It could be worse. It could be New Jersey.
@@M3T2W01fmaybe one day i will even get the bravery to got to Ohio
Halal 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
If he said Kensington in Philly I would get it lol
Afghan people are very hospitable and the best host
This is interesting, I rode that exact plane (former RP-C3436) from Manila to Auckland and the cabin there looks way better than I expected with the newer seats they installed. I waited for this trip report since I saw the A340 in a preview of another video of yours and I am surprised Kam Air is actually a pretty good airline given their situation. Thank you for the continuous aviation content!
Loved the video. It was very nice to see the review of Kam Air. I know it isn’t your channel’s mission, but I honestly would have loved to know more about what your time on the ground in Kabul was like.
Got to admit,I never even knew flights to Afghanistan were even a thing.Having said that,I'd happily fly that route just because it's a 343 and I've only flown the 346.Great review David as you always do.
If you wanna fly a A343, then rather take a Lufthansa Group flight, probably safer...
Good 1, Thanks for Showing Afghanistan in a POSITIVE Way....!
Istanbul airport is truly stunning. Love it.
Not all heroes wear capes @Pennsylvania
Very interesting to see rare airline’s reviewed. Thank you for another good video❤
Nice flying with Kam Air's remaining A340!
Cooles Video! Vielen Dank für den super content! 😊👍
I really love how you objectively rates Kam Air with best consideration to its current eco-socio-political aspects of Afghanistan. Some may say that the airline services is bare minimun, but those bare minimums for most of Afghani people are in fact a luxury. Thanks for the review btw
Honestly, I'm impressed wit cleanliness of the aircraft and the meal option onboard Kam Air. Well done to them, you can clearly see they try their very best. 😍
Proud of our Airline (Kam Air). Thank you for the honest review!
Absolute go-to channel for trip reports! And this one's just exceptional!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Well done! I always enjoy your videos and this one was no exception. I look forward to your videos to come.
Thanks your for the great video! And what a smooth landing! In Afghanistan we would call this butter landing: "beshak“
Great report as usual!
However, special thanks for showing a bit of the country at the end ❤
It's been awhile since I've clicked on a video so fast...life had to wait
This is certainly one of the rarest airline reviews on TH-cam! And once you leave Afghanistan, could you review Ariana Afghan’s Airbus 310?
Love from Australia! 🇦🇺
Yes
Finally another video!! Hopefully this is the first of many to come this year!
i admire your bravery and spirit of adventure in visiting pensilvania
Kicking off 2024 with one of my favorite aircraft. Thanks!
Also I'm praying you to review Starlux, Air Premia, Etihad Residence in 2023, Condor and JetBlue. I'm so ready for everything you guys have in 2024
Pennsylvania had always been in the middle of a violent warzone I'm shocked that y'all went there
I’ve been subscribed to your channel for a long time! The privilege of flying is a great one!
Simply Aviation is the only TH-cam channel that has quality reviews of different airlines ❤
Josh cahill too
@@GAMER_-yu8mzjupp he is indeed also brutally honest sometimes :D
So true. Now all i need is to find a way to stop confusing this channel with another, simple flying...😂😅😅😊
Yeah and then just stop posting anything for a month out of nowhere
Noel Phillips does good reviews also. @SaicharanRajesh
Fantastic aviation review
I am a frequent traveller and the way this journey is reviewed is great
Nice to see this aircraft still in service.. I took this aircraft back in 2010 with Philppine Airlines from MNL to YVR..
What an eye opening video! Thanks for the efforts❤
Awesome 👍
Those hyper exotic routes are extra fun to watch 😊
The A340-300 is the Honda Accord of the skies. Easily will fly another 25!
*knocks on the engine cowling*. This baby has only had two previous owners and can fit so many crazy travellers inside 😂❤
The large number of CFM56es around sure will help keep them flying!
Aside from your coverage of airlines and your dedication to it, as an Afghan I loved your remarks on the government and the privilege of a westerners perspective.
Nowadays there are a lot of youtubers who travel there and proudly name their videos “traveling to the most dangerous country in the world” ignoring how the local population and minorities suffer under the current regime. They supposedly try to portray the regime from “non mainstream” perspective. Thanks man! 🫡
Absolutely fantastic video David! (Also, loved the PA comment lol)
That landing was amazing
Thank you for the video. Interesting and diferent flight, Airline, city, country and aircraft. Good work.
Finally a new video😍 wow flight to Afghanistan, You really have to have courage and love this world (aviation) to do it, I respect you, these are rare videos that make you really special, thank you bro!!
what courage,,, there are plenty of tourists visiting the country. nobody been abducted, killed, looted or raped.. so chill
Wow!! A full review on an Afghan airline!! Not something you see a lot. Great video!
A NEW VIDEO! I have been waiting for so long :)
I love the end where you show what its like in the city
Vids are so entertaining and interesting, I'm a huge fan! :D already can't wait for the next vid
The A-340 of Kam Air played an important role in the evacuation of Kabul in August 2021. One of them had been used to evacuate a girl school to Rwanda for example. It was possible to track them on FR24 and to spot them in the news reportage made at Kabul airport at that time.
Amazing content, you always provide the information I want to know!
Absolutely loved and agree with the epilogue. Thank You
Bravo Felix! It's great to see you going where others won't.
(I have been watching you long enough to recognize your hand)
Just months hes finally back
Great job! Beautiful and educational - so to speak! Keep at it!
Was waiting for this one from Simply Aviation!
I found this channel after 5 years this is soo nostalgic
Hope the best for Afganistan ❤
Man the team at Simply Aviation is dedicated for us!!! You guys are awesome!
Fantastic video man!
239 airlines covered on one channel is actually staggering. incredible work! this was a respectful, thoughtful and well-informed video. thanks.
Thanks for sharing yoir experience on a mysterious airline that not everyone would dare to try! The cabin was very impressive for an airline at this ages. I also didn't expect to there'd be that much legroom.
Good to hear your generous comments about Kam Air
This is why i luv simply aviation
were there female cabin crew members in KAM air now? If S were they wearing total black? Josh's report had lots of female crew members wearing normal uniforms
There are still female stewardesses on Kam Air. I flew this summer four times and every flight had at least three women (as far as I remember). It could be just the schedule.
Tks for your clarification
both pilots of that flight aren't in afghanistan anymore
@user 94783 really wow
Thank you very much from Indonesia for showing Afghanistan from another view.
Gotta be honest, Afghanistan looks really beautiful and their aviation also is quite interesting.
Thanks for this enjoyable trip report!
So beautiful. Also the women underneath the burqa, or at least those who arent killed for listening to music
@@brianhansen2202 🤦♂️
I've flown out of Kabul on Ariana, a 2nd hand Boeing 727 ex Pan Am
Your safety isn't guaranteed 2:10 🤣🤣🤣
Afghanistan needs support via positive videos like yours , thank you for sharing
the foreign embassies might be controlled by remnants of the old afghan government but i suppose whatever authority/immigration officers that actually welcomed you at Kabul airport was on behalf of the Taliban government right?… Do they just accept the fact that people pay for visas at the old government or do they kind of request their own fees upon entering the country?
😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 Bribes
Stunning video David, many thanks!
Danke from Kabul für die Informationen und Aktivitäten ❤
Amazing video.
Many thanks.
9:32 if Noel Philips made this video, you will hear his famous lines:
*It's time for the Noel Philips' Loo Review!*
That black thing on the end of the wing at 0:08 - is that where the chemtrai ls come out of?
Nice video! Really surprised with Kam Air's service! Altough their aircraft are quite oudated, they are pretty well mantained. It made me remember of Safi Airways. Too bad that they aren't fliyng anymore. During its best year, Safi Airways got clearance to fly to the EU (Germany) and North America (Canada). Another thing, that since 2021, when the former goverment was ousted by the Taliban, I was wondering about the visa and immigration procedures, as the Afghan embassies are not controlled by them. Once again, congrats for the video! Keep up the good work!
Kam air is an internationally airline in addition now a days Afganistan is a safe country for everyone who wants to come here most welcome ❤
Just came from Afghanistan, Saudi airline also comes daily and Turkish will start soon, just to mention the big ones.
I understand Frontier and Spirit will be flying to Kabul from Atlanta and Denver.
using the A320-200UXLR
Can u guys do air NZ pls??? I'm in Wellington and it'd be cool to meet one of my fav youtubers in person😄😄
Back in 70s They had the best aviation in Asia DC 10 was their flagship which flowed around the world.
flew
Try Sharp Airlines, a regional airline from Victoria, Australia, and their base is in Launceston, Tasmania. They operate Swearingen Metroliners, and area very nice small airline to use.
Thanks a lot for this fantastic video and review. Never flown Kam Air before, however used to work at a hotel in Bulgaria where their 737 pilots were getting training and had a lot of fantastic and mega interesting discussions with their pilots back in 2019.
5:50 If Kam Air had fitted these seats, why would they add labels in Spanish?
Hey bro, can you board in Airfast Indonesia real quick?
I think this is the hardest airline you to board because i heard the 3 MD-80s(The airline's flagship) is gonna retire soon,
And i also heard you need to work at a conpany related to the airline for you to even board the plane
Im so lucky my father work at the company
So please, can you board maybe the last passenger version of the MD-80 series planes before the planes retire?
Great flight. Another new destination/country in this channel and another new airline. I hope you also try the state owned one to another new country who haven't visited yet.
Nice video I hope in future I' ll do videos like you
Thank you for showing us this awesome and wonderful vídeo. I enjoyed it very much.
How long did you stay in Kabul? What airline did you fly out of Kabul?
Wow, just wow! I love your commitment to this! This is one of the airlines i would love to cover myself... BIG LIKE
EVEN Pennsylvania!!!!!!!!!!!
Please travel with Ariana afghan airline please sir . I am going to Afghanistan with my family in 4&5 months . We are choosing between kam air and Ariana afghan airline . And we saw your video and we were impressed . I hope you fly with Ariana too
I would highly recommend Kam Air over Ariana
If within your budget choose FlyDubai or Turkish airlines instead.
If the embassies are operated by the old government, how exactly are they getting paid or have any authority to provide entrance to the country ?
Embassies are very troublesome, everything is done through bribery.
Was thinking the same thing.
Subsequent to this trip, if you travelled to the U.S., did you get SSSS on your boarding pass?