First, I must admit that, over the years, I got hooked on your truly Canadian planes enthusiast’s TH-cam clips as I enjoy them more and more. At 63 years old now, because time flies (as well), my days of flying intensively to Paris, London, Brussels but mainly all over the major North American cities (for business and pleasure), have ended just prior to the tragic 9-11 events… and I thank God for that. Right from my kid’s days, I began experiencing (Turboprops and jet) flying and airport living at the peak of the golden years of commercial aviation; days when airports were an oasis of peace and modern elegance lulled in a classy hustle and bustle without people screaming or using inappropriate language yet absent of pack-sacks, khakis, dirty sneakers, thorn jeans and doubtful t-shirts… Days when the vast majority of passengers and their escorts, airport and airlines’ staff were always impeccably dressed and well-behaved. Days when Airlines’ lounges were exclusively accessible by First class ticket and boarding pass holders, where no ‘’all you can eat and drink’’ self-service concept would have been foreseeable (thank God…again). Rather, lounges were very upscale residential like environments, designed in a modern yet luxurious fashion, where a refined yet discrete personnel was eager to cater to your order for you to enjoy in a plush and very quiet settings. Does it show that I spent a fair amount of time as a manager (operation and sales - marketing) in the luxury hospitality business? Bref… This Boeing 737-200 travel review is raising more than one memory; beginning by that short leg YUL - YQB flight and, of course, my first ever contact, as a very young teenager, with a 732. In the very early 70s, I used to visit my friend Normand, whose father had to relocate to Sillery (Quebec City) from Montreal. Since my father was aware about my passion for flying aboard commercial aircraft (we used to fly to Orly - Paris yearly), I would get the chance to fly, on my own, aboard Air Canada’s DC-9s, usually the series 15, but had a blast when the flight was operated with a ‘’Super’’ DC-9 (series 32) as I would automatically be seated in the bright orange sixteen seats First class cabin… with enough time to enjoy a Dubonnet in an Air Canada’s logoed fine bubble glass , although I was not of age to be served alcohol. Those were and remain extremely privileged moments of my youth. Then, the CP Air’s ‘’Executive Jets’’ configured 737-200 (and 727s…) on the YUL YYZ YVR flights, in the very early 70s and aboard which all passengers were always stunned by the level of comfort as soon as they put their first step onto the extra deep passenger cabin’s carpet! The feel of luxury and the highest level of quality (which was the main topic in the airline sales pitch) was instantly transmitted to the boarding passengers stunned by an in-flight service (in both Y and F class), including one of the 50 minutes YUL YYZ leg, that would not even be considered by airline executives today. Thanks for raising such sweet memories through your fine work. Long life to you and to the remaining 737-200 still in service today!
When I worked briefly for Stats Canada during the 2011 census I got to fly on these back and forth from Edmonton on Canadian North. While they feel well used the service and food aboard at the time made it feel like you should still get a taste of "First Class" service at economy prices.. I.e. every 90-minute flight has full food service with the best catering I've had on a Canadian airline and usually finished with a fresh brownie. Now that's something you'll probably never see again... Sadly! Great video as always!
I flew on a 737-200 a long time ago, the airline was called NAC (National Airways Corporation) in New Zealand., i loved the landings the best as i got to watch the rear of the engine in full (thrust reverse mode) view from my seat was awesome. NAC later became Air New Zealand🛫
As someone who grew up in rural Alaska for a few years, I really miss the Alaska Airlines old -200Cs. Those were absolute workhorses and amazing feats of machinery! I’m so happy to still see some flying around!
Excellent video! I flew SPW a couple weeks ago, we use AIE to fly to our mining site. It’s always funny to see our regular ride featured on TH-cam! They are great to fly with!
Luv this. Thank you for giving me the inspiration to fly north again through such routing. I used to live in zinuvik and traveled the north for work. I miss my adopted home. Will return in 2023
Alex:Another great aviation plus adventure in our north and on a 737 Combi too. Couldn't agree more with your comments regarding Nunavik and Kuujjuaq so totally unique has that feel of traveling to another country altogether. I just loved the in cabin announcement in three languages where else in the world will a traveler hear that. I had the distinct pleasure of traveling our far north for business always planned more days than required so I could explore. Traveling the north you learn to take delays easy the plane is coming sometime so relax. The people are amazing, engaging and warm I recommend everyone cancel that trip to Mexico etc and explore Canada north. Cant wait for the return trip.
As with your last video on this flight you can see the Flaps automatically retracting and extending between the 40 and 30 positions. Must've been a fairly strong headwind to get that close to the flap overspeed limit
One of the most iconic aircraft in Canada, one of the most iconic airlines. Its awesome you get to fly these state of the art oldies! Your channel is truly the best! This video was also quite humorous :D!
You know the legroom is good whenever it has your seal of approval haha. Awesome video mate. I'd love to come across and cover a -200 one day. Such an awesome experience. That food looked tasty too. Loved the 7 3 7 inside the cabin too. Very well put together mate. Liked 😊😊✈✈
full props to Air Inuit for doing what they can on a limited budget and potential customer base. the Air Canada's of the world should take note. If a small carrier can do this with a 737-200 , there's no reason Air Canada can't do 100x better....
I gotta agree with everyone else in the replies buddy, without the government all these "Northern Airlines" wouldn't exist. Very limited customer base along with the same fix costs of a mega airline like American or Lufthansa. Explains why its over $1000 for a short flight that would cost like $200 if it was to anywhere else
It's possible i flew in this craft out of Thompson Manitoba many years ago. Could barely see the plane when we walked out to board due to snow flurries. Thanks for the flashback. Cheers
Alex - don't know what the problem is but I am getting advertisements ever 45 seconds and they can't be skipped and they are in German - so - not sure if you control the settings but advertising every 45 seconds seems to be a mistake.
As a future project I'd love someone to try and recreate flying the Crimson route from Edmonton to Europe because the history of the airfields left behind is so fascinating. These were the old highways and refueling stops that prevented Germany from winning and deserve some attention. Plus what's left behind as infrastructure from 80 years ago is cool! Narsarsuaq is still on the top of my bucket list!
What was the fare, or did you use a "buddy pass"? I believe Mark Brandon works for Air Inuit at YUL. Curious what the hotel rate was at YVP. I flew on that ex-Pacific Western 737 combi several times when I worked for Canadian Airlines.
I can't imagine anyone other than First Nations people have any desire to visit Nunavik. What could possibly be the commercial aspects of such remote areas. I don't imagine they are given much priority among the Quebecois!
Sometime the do commercial flight my second time in kuujjuaq was Nolinor instead then Canadian north the told us Canadian north plane was in maintenance so need use Nolinor plane
It was too bad your window wasn't as clean as it should have been but what concerns me more is how much longer that jet will be able to fly safely? Unless that plane has been completely rebuilt, metal fatigue has to be coming soon if not sooner. That food looked great and you certainly would not find that on US carriers flying in the US these days!
But the fares on US airlines on routes of similar distance would be much lower. Fares on airlines serving remote points in northern Canada are normally very high..
The Bobby Combi 275 weighs about 68,000 LBS making it lighter than all 737's except plain 200's and a 100. It sounds like a rocket, but did it feel light like a 700 or fast and hard ?
Alex, have you ever been yelled at for filming while boarding on the tarmac? I recently flew with Calm Air (YWG-YYQ) and tried to take a short video clip, while still walking and not holding anyone up, and got yelled at very aggressively.
Can you toll us how much you totally paid with the hotel and everything because have been to kuujjuaq before for work but I miss this place so much and I want go back there
Not familiar with the classic 737 SOP, but are they supposed to change the flaps on short final? Usually by 1,000 ft, they have to be stabilized and in the final landing config.
Considering what is going on, yeah hard no. Those aircraft types are also death traps in every sense of the word, the 732 is arguably one of if not the safest aircraft in the world.
The 737-200 is such a cool experience as ever! Do stick around to the end of the video for some of our exploring around Kuujjuaq!
Thanks young man. That aircraft brings back memories to this senior flyer! That reverse thruster contraption is still the coolest.
3:16 - that's exactly what I thought when AA still had the Mad Dogs! I grabed every opportunity to fly with them!!
Those reverse thrusters 🤩🤩
Beautiful filming 😍
I'd never seen the thrust reverser attachment in the middle and below the wing~!
I will *PAY* for that meal....chocolate cheese cake and meatballs, delicious. Also, thanks for capturing that Thrust reversers deployment. Be safe!
The paint and polish on that 200 is just beautiful. Props to AIr Inuit.
That was an amazing trip and a trip report too. Its just great to see these 40 year olds aircrafts still running strong.
First, I must admit that, over the years, I got hooked on your truly Canadian planes enthusiast’s TH-cam clips as I enjoy them more and more. At 63 years old now, because time flies (as well), my days of flying intensively to Paris, London, Brussels but mainly all over the major North American cities (for business and pleasure), have ended just prior to the tragic 9-11 events… and I thank God for that. Right from my kid’s days, I began experiencing (Turboprops and jet) flying and airport living at the peak of the golden years of commercial aviation; days when airports were an oasis of peace and modern elegance lulled in a classy hustle and bustle without people screaming or using inappropriate language yet absent of pack-sacks, khakis, dirty sneakers, thorn jeans and doubtful t-shirts… Days when the vast majority of passengers and their escorts, airport and airlines’ staff were always impeccably dressed and well-behaved. Days when Airlines’ lounges were exclusively accessible by First class ticket and boarding pass holders, where no ‘’all you can eat and drink’’ self-service concept would have been foreseeable (thank God…again). Rather, lounges were very upscale residential like environments, designed in a modern yet luxurious fashion, where a refined yet discrete personnel was eager to cater to your order for you to enjoy in a plush and very quiet settings. Does it show that I spent a fair amount of time as a manager (operation and sales - marketing) in the luxury hospitality business?
Bref… This Boeing 737-200 travel review is raising more than one memory; beginning by that short leg YUL - YQB flight and, of course, my first ever contact, as a very young teenager, with a 732.
In the very early 70s, I used to visit my friend Normand, whose father had to relocate to Sillery (Quebec City) from Montreal. Since my father was aware about my passion for flying aboard commercial aircraft (we used to fly to Orly - Paris yearly), I would get the chance to fly, on my own, aboard Air Canada’s DC-9s, usually the series 15, but had a blast when the flight was operated with a ‘’Super’’ DC-9 (series 32) as I would automatically be seated in the bright orange sixteen seats First class cabin… with enough time to enjoy a Dubonnet in an Air Canada’s logoed fine bubble glass , although I was not of age to be served alcohol. Those were and remain extremely privileged moments of my youth.
Then, the CP Air’s ‘’Executive Jets’’ configured 737-200 (and 727s…) on the YUL YYZ YVR flights, in the very early 70s and aboard which all passengers were always stunned by the level of comfort as soon as they put their first step onto the extra deep passenger cabin’s carpet! The feel of luxury and the highest level of quality (which was the main topic in the airline sales pitch) was instantly transmitted to the boarding passengers stunned by an in-flight service (in both Y and F class), including one of the 50 minutes YUL YYZ leg, that would not even be considered by airline executives today.
Thanks for raising such sweet memories through your fine work. Long life to you and to the remaining 737-200 still in service today!
incredible comment and accounts in every way. thank you so much!
Dad Captained this airframe for Canadian in 87 I've flown on this and many more of them over the years. GREAT capture in 22.
My first airplane flight of any kind was on a Western Airlines 737-200 from Salt Lake City to Great Falls in 1972! What a thrill that was.
When I worked briefly for Stats Canada during the 2011 census I got to fly on these back and forth from Edmonton on Canadian North. While they feel well used the service and food aboard at the time made it feel like you should still get a taste of "First Class" service at economy prices.. I.e. every 90-minute flight has full food service with the best catering I've had on a Canadian airline and usually finished with a fresh brownie. Now that's something you'll probably never see again... Sadly! Great video as always!
One major carrier I have had this similar hot meal experience on is Turkish Airlines, but they are indeed the exception nowadays.
@ 10:15 Intresting action...adding additional flaps on short/short final
That was actually kinda wild to watch. I wonder why they did that.
I flew on a 737-200 a long time ago, the airline was called NAC (National Airways Corporation) in New Zealand., i loved the landings the best as i got to watch the rear of the engine in full (thrust reverse mode) view from my seat was awesome. NAC later became Air New Zealand🛫
Another excellent video Alex ! Great to see the 737 is still in abundance here in Canada 🇨🇦 😀 👍
As someone who grew up in rural Alaska for a few years, I really miss the Alaska Airlines old -200Cs. Those were absolute workhorses and amazing feats of machinery! I’m so happy to still see some flying around!
I can’t believe a Eastern provincial plane is still flying! I’m from Newfoundland where EPA was a major airline until it sold out to CP air
Just thought I would let you know that both runways are actually paved in Kuujjuaq, you got some nice shots of my hometown though 😊
Another great video Alex specially with this 732, I started my airline carrier back on 1996 flying this mighty 732 👍🏼
Excellent video! I flew SPW a couple weeks ago, we use AIE to fly to our mining site. It’s always funny to see our regular ride featured on TH-cam! They are great to fly with!
I've always loved the clam-shell thrust reversers on the B732s. Great video.
When I flew on one years back they handed out blankets when they loaded cargo at our stop in Rankin Inlet - it was -25 C when the doors were open :)
Luv this. Thank you for giving me the inspiration to fly north again through such routing. I used to live in zinuvik and traveled the north for work. I miss my adopted home. Will return in 2023
This is on my bucket list to travel to northern Canada!!
Alaska Airlines Pioneered the 737 combi back in the 70's
Alex:Another great aviation plus adventure in our north and on a 737 Combi too. Couldn't agree more with your comments regarding Nunavik and Kuujjuaq so totally unique has that feel of traveling to another country altogether. I just loved the in cabin announcement in three languages where else in the world will a traveler hear that. I had the distinct pleasure of traveling our far north for business always planned more days than required so I could explore. Traveling the north you learn to take delays easy the plane is coming sometime so relax. The people are amazing, engaging and warm I recommend everyone cancel that trip to Mexico etc and explore Canada north. Cant wait for the return trip.
Awesome trip report Alex! Keep doing more footage of the northern towns and remote regions whenever you can
I added the 737th like :) Nicely captured. Thanks for sharing.
As with your last video on this flight you can see the Flaps automatically retracting and extending between the 40 and 30 positions. Must've been a fairly strong headwind to get that close to the flap overspeed limit
One of the most iconic aircraft in Canada, one of the most iconic airlines. Its awesome you get to fly these state of the art oldies! Your channel is truly the best! This video was also quite humorous :D!
Air Inuit has one of the best liveries out there, too. Works on all their aircraft.
Gawd, what an awesome video Alex!
That’s so cool! I’d love to fly on an old 737, even if it’s only a classic
So cool to see the town! And, a great trip report... as always!
You know the legroom is good whenever it has your seal of approval haha.
Awesome video mate. I'd love to come across and cover a -200 one day. Such an awesome experience.
That food looked tasty too. Loved the 7 3 7 inside the cabin too. Very well put together mate. Liked 😊😊✈✈
Really enjoyed this video Alex, thanks for sharing
6:50 CANS!!!!! :D
My first ever flight was on an Eastern Provincial Airways 737-200 back in the early 80's. I wish I knew the tail number.
full props to Air Inuit for doing what they can on a limited budget and potential customer base. the Air Canada's of the world should take note. If a small carrier can do this with a 737-200 , there's no reason Air Canada can't do 100x better....
They're heavily subsidized.
If Air Canada could charge the same very high fares as Air Inuit on routes of similar distance, they could also afford to offer free meal service etc.
Do you know how much these flights cost? They are insane.
I gotta agree with everyone else in the replies buddy, without the government all these "Northern Airlines" wouldn't exist. Very limited customer base along with the same fix costs of a mega airline like American or Lufthansa. Explains why its over $1000 for a short flight that would cost like $200 if it was to anywhere else
Tbh I’d rather the -200 flight
Very cool. You make me want to take the trip. I am curious about those flap motions on short final, though.
Great video Alex, I travel to Northern Ontario and I really enjoy it!
Another great video Alex. Great route and loved the detail 👍🏻
It's possible i flew in this craft out of Thompson Manitoba many years ago. Could barely see the plane when we walked out to board due to snow flurries. Thanks for the flashback. Cheers
Excellent 👍👍
Alex - don't know what the problem is but I am getting advertisements ever 45 seconds and they can't be skipped and they are in German - so - not sure if you control the settings but advertising every 45 seconds seems to be a mistake.
At 8:30 that's not just any chocolate cake! That is the legendary Nanaimo Bar (or at least something meant to imitate it)!
As a future project I'd love someone to try and recreate flying the Crimson route from Edmonton to Europe because the history of the airfields left behind is so fascinating. These were the old highways and refueling stops that prevented Germany from winning and deserve some attention. Plus what's left behind as infrastructure from 80 years ago is cool! Narsarsuaq is still on the top of my bucket list!
Very nice hope you got to see some single otters in action!
Wow GSPW is still flying...
love those good old workhorses
It is like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on some old wire home telephone:)) wow
Very nice!
What was the fare, or did you use a "buddy pass"? I believe Mark Brandon works for Air Inuit at YUL. Curious what the hotel rate was at YVP. I flew on that ex-Pacific Western 737 combi several times when I worked for Canadian Airlines.
I can't imagine anyone other than First Nations people have any desire to visit Nunavik. What could possibly be the commercial aspects of such remote areas. I don't imagine they are given much priority among the Quebecois!
I flew those when I was based in Edmonton with PWA a very long time ago . I cant imagine how many hours are on those airframes .
No doubt! Manufactured in 1978!
Nolinor operates several -200s as well but i don't think they do commercial flights.
Charters & cargo to the mines up north 👍
Sometime the do commercial flight my second time in kuujjuaq was Nolinor instead then Canadian north the told us Canadian north plane was in maintenance so need use Nolinor plane
it appeared the flaps were fully extended in the flare. That seems a bit late. thanks for sharing Alex
@@zeke439 732s have a habit of exceeding speed in these wintery conditions.
@@Dexter037S4 what about wintery conditions makes the 732 have a habit of exceeding speed in particular?
It was too bad your window wasn't as clean as it should have been but what concerns me more is how much longer that jet will be able to fly safely? Unless that plane has been completely rebuilt, metal fatigue has to be coming soon if not sooner. That food looked great and you certainly would not find that on US carriers flying in the US these days!
But the fares on US airlines on routes of similar distance would be much lower. Fares on airlines serving remote points in northern Canada are normally very high..
Lovely video :)
My hometown
In the North you need to anticipate unscheduled layovers eh :)
11:51, Alex_Praglowski slipped on ice.
Wonderful trip report!
The Bobby Combi 275 weighs about 68,000 LBS making it lighter than all 737's except plain 200's and a 100. It sounds like a rocket, but did it feel light like a 700 or fast and hard ?
Does the cargo hold only contain checked luggage? Or do some couriers for shipping services like Amazon Prime use it to carry packages?
Alex, have you ever been yelled at for filming while boarding on the tarmac? I recently flew with Calm Air (YWG-YYQ) and tried to take a short video clip, while still walking and not holding anyone up, and got yelled at very aggressively.
Oh, many many times lol! I just try to be discreet as possible and don't linger in one place for long.
good
Cool! I love you content! Would an action camera with a stabilizer and a mount work for filming?
Can you toll us how much you totally paid with the hotel and everything because have been to kuujjuaq before for work but I miss this place so much and I want go back there
No polar bears?
Not familiar with the classic 737 SOP, but are they supposed to change the flaps on short final? Usually by 1,000 ft, they have to be stabilized and in the final landing config.
I wonder if the airlines serving the Canadian North would ever consider utilizing the sturdy and reliable Russian jets in addition to the -200's?
Considering what is going on, yeah hard no.
Those aircraft types are also death traps in every sense of the word, the 732 is arguably one of if not the safest aircraft in the world.
What is that triangle language? is that canadian?
That expensive
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quebec moment
How much does a flight like this cost? Seeing upwards of $3K
$1450 - $1700 with taxes and fees.
I see I wasn't the only one that was blown away
40 years OLD; doesn't sound safe!!!!!!!!
Any well maintained machine is perfectly safe!
Minecraft nerd.