What's Changed on British Airways? A350-1000 Travel Corridor Flight

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  • čas přidán 15. 12. 2020
  • I flew with British Airways on an A350-1000 in the new Club World Suite from Dubai to London Heathrow. The trip was to UK to see the last British Airways B747. During the flight, I discover the latest British Airways product and see what’s changed onboard.
    Currently there is a travel corridor (air bubble) formed between the UK and the UAE, passengers no longer need to quarantine or self-isolate. This has resulted in a spike in passenger volumes and passenger confidence in travel. My flight was full, with lot of children, families and leisure travellers. I interviewed several passengers about their travel experience.
    To my surprise the flight time was exactly 7 hours and 47 minutes, which set a perfect tribute for the last flight of the British Airways 747. Video link: • The Last British Airwa...

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  • @jpuk6469
    @jpuk6469 Před 3 lety +301

    I really miss the feeling of being on the plane. Can’t wait to fly again

    • @salaha.3689
      @salaha.3689 Před 3 lety

      sae im an Avgeek

    • @aoh4905
      @aoh4905 Před 3 lety

      What's stopping you.

    • @salaha.3689
      @salaha.3689 Před 3 lety +1

      @@aoh4905 this pandemic we recently booked flights to everywhere in the us but we all got covid and covid cases some there so we had to cancel

    • @MrMentalSoul
      @MrMentalSoul Před 3 lety +3

      @@salaha.3689 COVID is literally everywhere, that doesn't mean you cannot fly. But I'd advise against it.

    • @jonahsgang8830
      @jonahsgang8830 Před 3 lety

      Same here I’m a avgeek

  • @ThePanzoAdventures
    @ThePanzoAdventures Před 3 lety +12

    This is something I miss doing. I can't wait until the time for me to be back on the plane. Thank you Sam for still posting travel videos and giving us hope.

  • @nigelwilliams3616
    @nigelwilliams3616 Před 3 lety +10

    Seems like a really great crew. So happy for all the flight & cabin crews that are starting to get back in the air.

  • @theoschofield1495
    @theoschofield1495 Před 3 lety +26

    the 747 captain seemed so sad that he didnt fly it anymore

  • @shanemu4165
    @shanemu4165 Před 3 lety +52

    not the flight attendants saying "minimise touch" and then smothering their hands all over it💀💀

    • @nickhiscock8948
      @nickhiscock8948 Před 3 lety +6

      Thats what hand sanitizer and alcohol wipes are for to clean the box etc

  • @AirplanesLuxury
    @AirplanesLuxury Před 3 lety +7

    We Miss you 747! I cant wait for air travel to go back to normal 😥

  • @klokevinlo
    @klokevinlo Před 3 lety +1

    Loved this video, Sam. Definitely feel for the airlines and travel industry at-large and appreciate you showing a glimpse of better days to come!

  • @gabrieledesantis4590
    @gabrieledesantis4590 Před 3 lety +6

    Bravo Sam!
    Great video as always 👍🏻
    Merry Christmas from Bangkok! 🥂

  • @pheunthai
    @pheunthai Před 3 lety +183

    Sam's flight experiences are always good cos he gets VIP treatment from the airlines. Not the most objective of reviews but it's not his fault.

    • @antonioflynn9634
      @antonioflynn9634 Před 3 lety +13

      If you travel 100k miles all in first/business like him, I’m sure you will be treated well as well.

    • @Pradeepthivakaramoorthy
      @Pradeepthivakaramoorthy Před 3 lety

      I’m from London

    • @jamie2954
      @jamie2954 Před 3 lety +4

      @@antonioflynn9634 its because they know he vlogs the flight.

    • @johnpaulonyeama9931
      @johnpaulonyeama9931 Před 3 lety +4

      @@jamie2954 yes but also no the more you fly the more respect and rewards you get and if you fly business class or first class often they give you a ton of respect because I don't vlog but wow they really are nice and friendly Emirates, Qatar, British airways and etihad

    • @mxyzptlyk
      @mxyzptlyk Před 3 lety +6

      It is his fault. He gets comp'd everywhere, wears his branded mask and shirts. Make no mistake, this guy's in it for the freebie!

  • @AdityaBanerjeeadibands
    @AdityaBanerjeeadibands Před 3 lety +4

    It's so fascinating to watch your videos because you are making so many people fly along with you, who cannot afford to fly. You are doing a great social service.

  • @shriyashdeshmukh9638
    @shriyashdeshmukh9638 Před 3 lety +1

    That was an amazing videos thank you so much your videos are awesome

  • @cjenkins73
    @cjenkins73 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks for coming to Cardiff for this historic flight. I live just up the road. All the best Sam :)

  • @1harishbala
    @1harishbala Před 3 lety +4

    I was always waiting to be one of the first to watch your videos. Now I got the chance! Another great video and surprising to see so many travellers. Stay safe Sam!

  • @highspec_tech90
    @highspec_tech90 Před 3 lety +6

    Even when lockdown ends, the major problem for me about travelling isn’t the confidence about COVID safety; but the price of all the tests required to enter different countries.

  • @DesiroDriver
    @DesiroDriver Před 3 lety

    Great video Sam. Can’t wait to Saturday!

  • @JohnGuidetti751
    @JohnGuidetti751 Před 3 lety +1

    Had the same crew on my dubai flight last week they were great, thank you...!!!

  • @Putzickle
    @Putzickle Před 3 lety +2

    Sam, fantastic video, really loved it and look forward to your vid on the 744!

    • @SamChui
      @SamChui  Před 3 lety

      Yes, the 744 is the star of my trip to UK!

  • @GouravDas-sc3wn
    @GouravDas-sc3wn Před 3 lety

    Thanks Sam for this beautiful vlog

  • @kisherefilm
    @kisherefilm Před 3 lety +3

    Love your videos man... I live in Bournemouth in the UK close to where BA stored a large majority of their planes including the 747 during the pandemic. Keep up the AWESOME work

  • @Fuck36737
    @Fuck36737 Před 3 lety

    I always being BIG fun of your Videos I don’t watch anything else but your CZcams videos it’s very nice.

  • @aberreg
    @aberreg Před 3 lety

    Can't wait to watch the next episode!

  • @mikoriad
    @mikoriad Před 3 lety +1

    Sam, I would really love it (I'm sure many others would also) If you would include the full takeoff and short final through landing sequences. For us aviation heads that can't get enough it would be great! Love your videos as always!

  • @kego8736
    @kego8736 Před 2 lety

    Awesome content Sam

  • @hunterash420
    @hunterash420 Před 3 lety +44

    Now: restricted flights from UK from over 50 countries.

    • @ahshuuun
      @ahshuuun Před 3 lety +4

      Those fight attendants without any eye-protecting goggles or glasses look pretty dangerous.. Air droplets through eyes is one of the main ways of covid infection. As I know plastic gloves and eye PPE are mandatory for crew in other big middle east/ Asian airlines.

    • @AaronsVlogTube
      @AaronsVlogTube Před 3 lety +1

      @@mechuratejano9404 no

  • @renzosay
    @renzosay Před 3 lety +4

    Can't wait for the Saturday upload! So sad that I won't be experiencing to ride the queen of the skies ever in my life. :(

  • @patrickdaniel1485
    @patrickdaniel1485 Před 3 lety +10

    Sam: I'm not a big fan of meal in a box in business class but since it's a free flight from BA I'm gonna I like it now 😂😂😂

  • @heather20467
    @heather20467 Před 3 lety +1

    If all goes as planned, I'll be flying with BA for my honeymoon in the summer. Hoping to upgrade to business or first so really great news about the hot food coming back 😍 Thank you for keeping us updated 🖤

  • @AviatorLB
    @AviatorLB Před 3 lety

    I cant wait to see the 747 BA video! The A350-1000 has such an organised cockpit.

  • @nurrizadjatmiko21
    @nurrizadjatmiko21 Před 3 lety

    Excellent vlog, Sam.

  • @jonnyd1017
    @jonnyd1017 Před 3 lety

    Sad to see the end of the 747. Great vid Sam.

  • @Miunaka
    @Miunaka Před 3 lety

    Great job, well edited video 👍🏻

  • @maineigloo2304
    @maineigloo2304 Před 3 lety +1

    Sam....I've been grounded for 10 months. I just booked a flight in January. I pretty much only fly BA. I'm lifetime Gold with BA so I'm locked in. But I'm flying the A350 for the first time on all 4 legs of my journey in Jan. I appreciated this preview of what to expect. I never miss one of your videos. I also go through all of the links in your emails. God Bless. Stay Safe. All the Best from Maine USA.

    • @Fanumcalcium123
      @Fanumcalcium123 Před rokem +1

      You must have been flying a LOT to get lifetime gold, like a LOT LOT.

  • @ZeeWayss
    @ZeeWayss Před 3 lety

    Good to watch your experiences

  • @JohnSmith-pm6zb
    @JohnSmith-pm6zb Před 3 lety

    Always good to see another video from you Sam. Great to see you back in the skies. I thought the BA cabin crew just looked - quite sad and defeated. Tough times for their industry and for their homeland. Can only hope things get better for them soon.

  • @bigboots8785
    @bigboots8785 Před 3 lety

    Sam great video keep safe

  • @Bad_Karma1968
    @Bad_Karma1968 Před 3 lety

    Sam as always an interesting vlog !

  • @ofrikahn1071
    @ofrikahn1071 Před 3 lety

    Amazing video

  • @sarajmanes4505
    @sarajmanes4505 Před 3 lety

    Very Nice Video Best Information Thanks

  •  Před 3 lety +1

    Nice bro. Keep traveling!

  • @juliensvideography
    @juliensvideography Před 3 lety

    great video Sam

  • @colbydainiak1074
    @colbydainiak1074 Před 3 lety

    Your editing skills are amazing!

  • @MegaSTEWART2009
    @MegaSTEWART2009 Před 3 lety

    HI Sam Enjoyed your Video I to miss the 747 well I think it still is going to be a long time before we can enjoy flying again.

  • @simbarm8756
    @simbarm8756 Před 3 lety +3

    Wow beautiful. I love the A350. I've never been on it though

  • @aviationchannel6204
    @aviationchannel6204 Před 3 lety +2

    Nice video!

  • @Eyob797
    @Eyob797 Před 3 lety

    Nice flight report, Sam.

  • @hanj31
    @hanj31 Před 3 lety +1

    I love the second guy you interviewed’s accent. Some words sound like American accent and some words sound like British accent.

  • @LivingAviation
    @LivingAviation Před 3 lety +19

    The A350 and the 787 are definitely the future! Last few on a A350, umm 10-12 months ago! ! really wanna fly now! Also BA flew a A380 to Doha for winter storage!

    • @avboi9952
      @avboi9952 Před 3 lety +4

      I see your comment in every sam chui video 🙊

    • @LivingAviation
      @LivingAviation Před 3 lety +4

      @@avboi9952 haha thanks mate! I really love his videos!

    • @nishanthdommety5110
      @nishanthdommety5110 Před 3 lety +1

      No matter what flights I go on, I only ever get to go on Boeing 777 or Airbus A320 or Boeing 737

    • @LivingAviation
      @LivingAviation Před 3 lety +1

      @@nishanthdommety5110 ooooh! My longest 737 flight was actually from Dubai to Belgrade (Serbia), Longest A320 was from Ahmedabad (India) to Dubai, and longest 777 was from Mumbai(India) to London!

    • @invinsible_dragon8694
      @invinsible_dragon8694 Před 3 lety +1

      @@LivingAviation Dude in your comment it says "! really wanna fly now!" So is it you or ! really wanna fly? Lmao 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @robissonwillard7266
    @robissonwillard7266 Před 3 lety

    Nice❤
    Always Pleasure To See You

  • @christofiby9803
    @christofiby9803 Před 3 lety

    great video

  • @hevykevy56
    @hevykevy56 Před 3 lety

    I love your channel Sam ! As I love aviation...

  • @brianwong9934
    @brianwong9934 Před 3 lety

    An excellent video

  • @user-dn6kf6lx5g
    @user-dn6kf6lx5g Před 3 lety

    What an impression it is with new and modern aircraft, good service, mouthwatering food
    เป็นช่วงเวลาที่ดีกับสายการบินนี้ของคุณ

  • @brigittelehmann9749
    @brigittelehmann9749 Před 3 lety

    Hello there from the netherlands nice to see you again, lovely flight but sad that we can not fly anymore

  • @grahamnash9794
    @grahamnash9794 Před 3 lety +1

    So sad. Didn't think this day would ever come. And now it has, I'm truly upset having to say goodbye to a big beautiful friend.

  • @MrRameshbarath
    @MrRameshbarath Před 3 lety

    Oh this is awesome Sam. In this covad19.

  • @recklessdude777
    @recklessdude777 Před 3 lety +5

    Hello there Mr Sam Chui!!
    Enjoy your flight!!!

  • @antonioszytulskyj8165
    @antonioszytulskyj8165 Před 3 lety +5

    Sam i remember when last year on August 5th you were among the lucky people to fly on ba's a350 inaugural flight from LHR to MAD return. 16 months have gone by ever since and unfortunately a lot of changes have taken place due to covid-19. And now The final flight of the queen of the sky. Will be sadly missed😪. Love that
    7h 47m

    • @SamChui
      @SamChui  Před 3 lety +2

      Indeed Antonio, when I was inside the plane, I thought about all that, it was seemingly unreal what we have gone through. Thanks for watching it. Don't miss the 747 this Saturday.

    • @ma3ahumma3ahum94
      @ma3ahumma3ahum94 Před 3 lety +2

      czcams.com/video/q9t7hd2D_q4/video.html

  • @markwatson2946
    @markwatson2946 Před 3 lety

    great job Sam

  • @samuelselvarajselladurai2960

    Wow!!!! Full flight.

  • @actemple3282
    @actemple3282 Před 3 lety

    I love to fly super cool airplanes thanks for sharing be safe

  • @mwaylingify
    @mwaylingify Před 3 lety

    Sam I'm flying to Dubai on 28th January love the video just hope 1 day I fly in the VIP seats

  • @furiousmotoring
    @furiousmotoring Před 3 lety

    Awesome Sam

  • @abhimanyusharma2489
    @abhimanyusharma2489 Před 3 lety

    Sam chui you are on your path 👣for creating a history . You are my favorite flight reviewer of all time.
    You are amazing and 🤘😝🤘fantastic. God bless you!!!!
    Lots of love from Delhi, India 🇮🇳

  • @RealAlbanyplanespotteravation

    Nice video man

  • @jamesadamson7821
    @jamesadamson7821 Před 3 lety +1

    Good video Sam - great to see UK and UAE travel corridor in full swing. Slightly to late for me after I had to cancel my holiday to Dubai in October. On a negative note - disappointed to see the clip of you talking to the travel agent gentleman with his mask down and you clearly not adhering to social distancing. Granted you had you mask on but no protection of your eyes, skin or clothes.

  • @jessekiefer0206
    @jessekiefer0206 Před 3 lety +1

    It’s sad to see the queen of the sky retiring this year I’m very lucky to be able to get a picture of it when was flying to Orlando, FL

  • @Kishormisal
    @Kishormisal Před 3 lety

    Nice video brother 👍👍❤️❤️

  • @JL-me1ry
    @JL-me1ry Před 3 lety +3

    How amazing 😃

  • @ZoneTC
    @ZoneTC Před 3 lety +1

    I am in love with BA and i am in love with British airways

  • @freddopug175
    @freddopug175 Před 3 lety

    Mr.Sam keep doing so great work. I don't know about others but I would love to see a video from you of the procedure for bags. the travel of a bag from check-in until the plane

  • @jaumetorrasguitart4178
    @jaumetorrasguitart4178 Před 3 lety +1

    Wishes from Barcelona Sam! I can not wait to fly with the Emirates A380 Barcelona to Dubai!

  • @andyjackson4766
    @andyjackson4766 Před 3 lety

    Great report and Pedro is very cute 😜

  • @cyriluebbing22
    @cyriluebbing22 Před 3 lety +2

    Beautiful A350

  • @Kenny-en7wb
    @Kenny-en7wb Před 3 lety

    Very nice!

  • @prabhuramk.r.6557
    @prabhuramk.r.6557 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi Sam. Nice video. Stay safe in UK. Love from India 🇮🇳🇮🇳🙏🙏

  • @rajenramah1794
    @rajenramah1794 Před 3 lety

    Nice video Sam..

  • @kewalapatsathyam7418
    @kewalapatsathyam7418 Před 3 lety

    merry christmas and a happy new year
    al the way from suriname,paramaribo

  • @Elias-xy9kc
    @Elias-xy9kc Před 3 lety +1

    Sam Chui uploaded a video on *Wednesday* ?! Great 👍

  • @tristantecson6528
    @tristantecson6528 Před 3 lety +3

    2021 I believe, we will ride planes again!!

  • @arshavine0
    @arshavine0 Před 3 lety

    As I said in the IG I waited for this video patiently

  • @rajnirvan3336
    @rajnirvan3336 Před 3 lety

    Was planning a flight this year on A350 but didn't go ahead hopefully soon. Hope you enjoyed your visit to UK and enjoy seeing the last BA 747. I was so glad I got to fly back from Miami last year on 1 as knew it was on borrowed time. Still heartbroken and hasn't sunk in they've retired them. 12:35 was also probably the last Virgin Atlantic B747-400

  • @michaeljohnson1413
    @michaeljohnson1413 Před 3 lety

    Thank you, like the old days I kind of feel like I am on board the flight.

  • @cjaviation4590
    @cjaviation4590 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice video Sam please make video on indigo airlines

  • @jahongirolimov5988
    @jahongirolimov5988 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow so cool

  • @1982neilr
    @1982neilr Před 3 lety +9

    So proud to be in Sam's video and people shouldn't be afraid to travel. I felt totally safe throughout the airport, the flights and the measures put in place in all of Dubai. Hit me up at Colletts Travel if you want to know more.

  • @EduardoSilva-sg1mt
    @EduardoSilva-sg1mt Před 3 lety

    I love so much aviation! ✈️

  • @alansonpilot91
    @alansonpilot91 Před 3 lety

    Good video

  • @ahahm
    @ahahm Před 3 lety +1

    Both cockpit and cabin crews on BA are always top notch!

  • @hemantjoshi1428
    @hemantjoshi1428 Před 3 lety

    Sam, I really liked the design on the mask you are wearing at the start of this video. And the menu in the meal boxes by British Airways really look great. Seriously I can't wait a long haul flight with British Airways, say a transatlantic one between two of my most favorite destinations in the world- London and New York

  • @aguskreshnawibawa7674
    @aguskreshnawibawa7674 Před 3 lety

    We in Bali missed people to traveling here again. now Bali almost like dead city. i'm glad to hear people flying back again. i wish everything will be back normal soon and people can traveling to their favorite places. stay safe and stay healthy. greeting from Bali.

    • @dirkbecker2961
      @dirkbecker2961 Před 3 lety +1

      We will come back after we put our criminal politicians in jail - promise!

  • @kewalapatsathyam7418
    @kewalapatsathyam7418 Před 3 lety

    good day MR Sam Chui, i'm one of your biggest fans al the way from suriname,paramaribo

  • @matin8043
    @matin8043 Před 3 lety +3

    LOOOOL I SAW MY FLAT WHEN HE WAS LANDING IN HEATHROW

  • @ndutotak8192
    @ndutotak8192 Před 3 lety +4

    And stay cool and stay safe THANK YOU

  • @noumankhan4528
    @noumankhan4528 Před 3 lety +1

    11:01 the cloud looks amazing

  • @MrLee025
    @MrLee025 Před 3 lety +3

    Imagine spending 7 hours in the flight deck with those 3 squares. Right’o Nigel.

  • @BelugasAreCool
    @BelugasAreCool Před 3 lety +1

    Nice video! The a350-1000 is my favorite aircraft. Did anyone else see the Concorde at 12:18?

  • @DiDileChinois
    @DiDileChinois Před 3 lety

    can't wait to fly again tomorrow, it's been so long :)

  • @_planespotter_yash_
    @_planespotter_yash_ Před 3 lety +1

    Wow 🤩🤩!!!BA 😍❤awesome aircraft..... Sad 😞 to say goodbye to the B747 "Queen "👑...Thanks sir as you were present at the farewell and showed the us the Queen last landing😞..... Thanks for the video 🙏🏻🙌

    • @johnchristmas7522
      @johnchristmas7522 Před 2 lety

      Yes the aircraft is awesome, the rest well not so good.(I am not talking about the staff, they have an impossible job working for a company called IAG)

  • @hrashid8459
    @hrashid8459 Před 3 lety

    Great video I'm watching from leicester uk
    Time 07:54pm

  • @sarupardhu9164
    @sarupardhu9164 Před 3 lety +2

    SAM YOUR FLIGHT WAS EXCELLENT U KNOW EVEN I AM GONNA FLY BRITISH AIRWAYS I AM SO EXCITED!!