Flying Onboard West Africa's Most Luxurious Plane

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  • čas přidán 16. 07. 2022
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Komentáře • 546

  • @karlbrown1233
    @karlbrown1233 Před 2 lety +78

    Noel really enjoyed this video would it be possible for you to do some sort of video on the fear of flying and some tips on how to combat it cheers

    • @noelphilips
      @noelphilips  Před 2 lety +14

      Thank you, I do have a resource on my website, check it out: www.noelphilips.com/fear-of-flying/

    • @awaywithpaul3423
      @awaywithpaul3423 Před 2 lety +12

      Hi Karl, sorry to butt I but I used to have a severe fear of flying up until 2013. I found some amazing resources out there that helped me understand how normal flying is and once I understood this it really helped. I’ve flown 30 odd times since and absolutely love it now so I just wanted to offer encouragement that it can be beaten. Feel free to contact if you want to know what worked for me, but watching Noel’s videos, especially his pilot blogs on the other channel will really help a lot I hope. Good luck in beating it 🙏

    • @karlbrown1233
      @karlbrown1233 Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks for the reply noel I also love the wizz air challenge keep up the good work

    • @FluffyNicholas
      @FluffyNicholas Před rokem +3

      @@noelphilips What's happened to the resource? The page has gone belly-up.

    • @TheRuben_music
      @TheRuben_music Před 4 měsíci

      Oh sounds interesting! Wizz Air isnt great :P@@karlbrown1233

  • @RyanHorseHelmet
    @RyanHorseHelmet Před 2 lety +123

    I personally enjoyed how one of the flight staff/crew recognized you and wasn't afraid to come say what's up! Cool to know they are watching these videos and other aviation channels, yet I wouldn't expect anything different!

    • @christofferrosenlund4055
      @christofferrosenlund4055 Před 2 lety +2

      Most of us are mega avgeeks 😁🤓

    • @RyanHorseHelmet
      @RyanHorseHelmet Před 2 lety +2

      @@christofferrosenlund4055 I think you'd be in the wrong profession if you weren't! Cheers.

    • @radioactiveranch9637
      @radioactiveranch9637 Před rokem +1

      Was he the pilot?

    • @RyanHorseHelmet
      @RyanHorseHelmet Před rokem +3

      @@radioactiveranch9637 I believe he said he was "first for this flight" which I believe he is implying he is First Officer. I don't know how Air Senegal displays their ranks, but I was looking for stripes. It could be that he is also kind of the main cabin crew person, but I am thinking he is First Officer, so indeed a pilot. Please correct me if I am wrong.

    • @atherrien95
      @atherrien95 Před rokem +3

      @@RyanHorseHelmet I thought he said "Purser for this flight"

  • @Othata091
    @Othata091 Před 2 lety +49

    The Senegalese hospitality looks to be top notch. From the flight to cabs and even the hotel. Definitely would like to visit

    • @wolven777
      @wolven777 Před 6 dny

      it's part of their identity. They are probably the most hospitable people in Africa, and I am from a country where hospitality is not optional...

  • @nancycowell-miller4321
    @nancycowell-miller4321 Před 2 lety +101

    Another pleasant trip - thanks for bringing us along!

  • @laurenhw1988
    @laurenhw1988 Před 2 lety +45

    Absolutely massive portions too! Don't think I've ever seen portions that big on an aircraft.

    • @goldgeologist5320
      @goldgeologist5320 Před 2 lety +3

      Standard portions for business class and first class when I was flying the last 40 years until Covid.

  • @jonathanwinn9402
    @jonathanwinn9402 Před 2 lety +63

    I am mega impressed with that airline, far better than I expected tbh. I have seen far worse from legacy carriers in Europe. I will 100% look to fly with them if they are on routes I am looking for. Well done to the airline and the staff who are doing their best

  • @smikejasper4461
    @smikejasper4461 Před 2 lety +19

    So much delicious food! I did a 30 min flight from Burlington to Montreal many years ago - cabin crew had minutes to hurtle up and down the aisle, lobbing packets of peanuts at us, then rush back to clear up, muttering 'just eat the damned peanuts, people, we're nearly there!' Ah, the luxury of travel.

    • @annettewalter2273
      @annettewalter2273 Před 2 lety +2

      We had a similar flight years ago between Honolulu and Maui, drink and nuts flying at us then hardly had time to drink before the containers were grabbed as the plane was starting its descent. We couldn’t stop laughing.

    • @smikejasper4461
      @smikejasper4461 Před 2 lety +4

      @@annettewalter2273 As if we can't survive 25 minutes without stuffing our faces. 🙂

  • @richardmccarthy9580
    @richardmccarthy9580 Před 2 lety +16

    Just thought I’d say for someone who has to manage mental well being issues in his own family, the positive attitude and language you use “….. this is going to be a good flight” is a refreshing and positive approach compared to more critical reviews…..and shows your sponsor is doing something right !

    • @sameebah
      @sameebah Před 2 lety +2

      In my former workplace, all of the union reps (of which I was one) undertook "Mental Health First Aid" training, and it was one of the best things I've ever done. I've probably used it outside of work as much as in the workplace. Very much recommended for anyone who wants to support others.
      If only I could apply it to myself 😝

  • @Chimusvetu
    @Chimusvetu Před 2 lety +9

    Love the Senegalese hospitality so far, enjoy and stay safe.

  • @michaelteale3335
    @michaelteale3335 Před 2 lety +28

    Thank you for talking about mental health. As someone that deals with depression, anxiety, Bipolar and PTSD, I really appreciate what you're doing. Bravo Noel.

    • @dravidian667
      @dravidian667 Před 2 lety

      That’s mental mate

    • @ParadisA330
      @ParadisA330 Před 2 lety +1

      To each their own, but I am unsure how a guy that travels around the world for his "job" can be that down.

    • @leigh5152
      @leigh5152 Před 2 lety +4

      @@ParadisA330 You make assumptions based on appearances.
      People of all walks of life find therapy beneficial for themselves, with halo benefit for their loved ones as well.
      Also, people who don’t travel often think it’s glamorous - it’s not. It’s physically and mentally tiring, all while being separated from family and friends for extended periods.
      Therapy is most often beneficial to find nurturing and sustainable introspection that builds confidence, and provides insight on how to interpret and manage all that comes at us in life…past, present and future.
      Please don’t make a casual judgement by what you see in a vlog, by a vlogger.

    • @georgeson27
      @georgeson27 Před 2 lety +3

      @@ParadisA330 mate loads of rich people kill them selves got nothing to do with job, waffler

    • @Canleaf08
      @Canleaf08 Před 2 lety

      @Abdulaziz Mohammed Please leave mental diagnosis for persons with appropriate credibility and education.

  • @williamgriffis8733
    @williamgriffis8733 Před 2 lety +20

    Great video Noel. I wish U.S. airlines would provide this kind of service. Looking forward to your African adventures. Safe travels😊

  • @OliDeu
    @OliDeu Před 2 lety +4

    HiFly crews are top-notch professionals. They work very hard.

  • @williamgamelisenaya793
    @williamgamelisenaya793 Před 2 lety +6

    I hope you make it to Ghana.
    You'll enjoy the cuisine, historical sites like the slave Castles plus the hospitality of the people

  • @DoDgEball86
    @DoDgEball86 Před 2 lety +2

    You have the most down to earth, genuine personality, which makes your videos a pleasure to watch.
    Thank you.

  • @ournordiclife
    @ournordiclife Před 2 lety +52

    Thanks for another great upload mate! You make my days better, sat here on a chilled Sunday, eating my lunch, watching your videos! Already looking forward to the next one!!! Cheers Noel!

    • @sandrahekman5256
      @sandrahekman5256 Před 2 lety +2

      Chilled Sunday... Well in in the Netherlands it's already bloody hot 🥵.

    • @ournordiclife
      @ournordiclife Před 2 lety +3

      @@sandrahekman5256 Ha! It's hot here in thr UK too!

    • @noelphilips
      @noelphilips  Před 2 lety

      Glad to hear it!

  • @YumeFox
    @YumeFox Před 2 lety +63

    Really excited for this series! There's so very little content on flights to and around Africa, really looking forward to following you along on your adventures the next few weeks :)

    • @jonathanm2690
      @jonathanm2690 Před 2 lety +2

      theres loads.

    • @YellowDragonPlays
      @YellowDragonPlays Před 2 lety +2

      Noel always does some amazing content

    • @atherrien95
      @atherrien95 Před rokem +1

      @@jonathanm2690 Do you have any recommendations? I'm looking for some good viewing

  • @kawangkwok5262
    @kawangkwok5262 Před 2 lety +12

    This business class is a really surprise, especially on food, that was among the best! Looking forward for coming African journey videos!

  • @maela548
    @maela548 Před 2 lety +5

    I'm so excited you're back in Africa! Your last vlogs from there were such a joy to watch, my favorite so far!

    • @noelphilips
      @noelphilips  Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you! Can’t wait to share them!

  • @philosoaper
    @philosoaper Před 2 lety +7

    always nice to see the reverse thrust cover slide back when on the ground and not in the air

  • @shonen84
    @shonen84 Před 2 lety +8

    Yaayyy another Sunday Noel adventure! Thanks for addressing mental health, it’s really important ❤️

  • @aerobliss
    @aerobliss Před 2 lety +2

    Great video! What an amazing airline and a wonderful part of Africa. Lovely Senegal. Thank you for sharing this

  • @awaywithpaul3423
    @awaywithpaul3423 Před 2 lety +5

    I love your African adventures and am looking forward to this one. Air Senegal look a great airline, that seat looked very comfy. Another perfect Sunday treat

  • @roaddogg800
    @roaddogg800 Před 2 lety

    Fantastic video! Always look forward to your travels. Very inspiring and informative.

  • @yaronsteinbuch3956
    @yaronsteinbuch3956 Před 2 lety

    Brilliant video, Noel! Your comment about the Rock had me chuckling. That meal was impressive indeed! Looking forward to your African adventure.

  • @Rocky-lh4od
    @Rocky-lh4od Před 2 lety +8

    Noel your editing skills are off the scale I just love your content thank you ever so much Noel ❤️

  • @TiemposDePaz
    @TiemposDePaz Před 2 lety +4

    Senegalese food is amazing, i'm not surprised that the food had a high standard.

  • @stephenconnolly2582
    @stephenconnolly2582 Před 2 lety +5

    I love your videos. so good to see a new airline and surprised to see just how good it was in all aspects. safe onward travels, im off to the pub for the hurling final lol

  • @phyllismiller1845
    @phyllismiller1845 Před rokem +5

    You are one of the most pleasant people to watch on the internet. Although you encounter many inconveniences and stressors, you are always polite and “mannerly,” without being effeminate. Refreshing.

  • @AWMrocks
    @AWMrocks Před 2 lety +4

    The A330-neo looks phenomenal, great livery from Air Senegal as well!

  • @ioannisapostolopoulos8105

    Another awesome video, thank you for giving us the opportunity to travel through your eyes, it's priceless.
    Travel safe!!!!!

  • @helenstone9711
    @helenstone9711 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for all the great videos. Keep up the good work, travel safe Noel. Best wishes to you 👍

  • @andrewgamez7973
    @andrewgamez7973 Před 2 lety

    This happened years ago but I got to meet in passing the simply aviation guys in Korea in what ended up being my last out of the country trip due to covid and due to losing my job a year later after the lockdown. Its amazing how just that meeting meant so much to me. I miss my flying around and I miss my friends back in Vietnam but well things happen. Love the video Noel and keep them coming.

  • @viperine4577
    @viperine4577 Před 2 lety +2

    Nice video. It reminds me the luxury traveling many years ago. Not so many airlines do it this way anymore.

  • @lughanobambi1457
    @lughanobambi1457 Před 2 lety

    Very excited to see you back in Africa Noel... Looking forward to more videos from the continent

  • @humbertoavila5476
    @humbertoavila5476 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi Noel, I greatly enjoy your videos, can not wait for your next adventure. Stay safe and healthy.

  • @smeeagain2513
    @smeeagain2513 Před 2 lety

    Awesome, Noel! I'm from South Africa and I hope you get to make your way here in the next few weeks.

  • @harrystevens3659
    @harrystevens3659 Před 2 lety

    Thanks Noel! Keep up that awesome work. Hope to hear from you soon. Fabulous channel.

  • @SkyHighGuys
    @SkyHighGuys Před 2 lety

    Your uploads have some of the best quality and entertainment on the platform. I love watching them with coffee first thing in the morning. Keep up the amazing work. You have lots of fans :)

  • @davegraham2952
    @davegraham2952 Před 2 lety +1

    Love it Noel! Great meeting you on Friday in Glasgow. Dream come true!

  • @victorblythe1465
    @victorblythe1465 Před 2 lety

    I am a big fan, subscriber, and Psychotherapist on BetterHelp. Glad to hear you are aboard our platform and taking care of your mental well being. Cheers!

  • @Radictor44
    @Radictor44 Před 2 lety +3

    Every video I watch, the more I want to fly, I haven't flown in over 10 year's now, it feels like it's about time again! :)

  • @DiecastPowderCoating
    @DiecastPowderCoating Před 2 lety

    Great video Noel. Enjoy the rest of your trip.

  • @chrissloan8953
    @chrissloan8953 Před 2 lety +1

    cheers noel, thanks for all the effort you put in, you and josh are my favourite flight vlogger's big luv from Birmingham west midlands keep it up looking forward to the African adventure.

  • @mausje1612
    @mausje1612 Před 2 lety +1

    Have a good trip Noel.

  • @hotmailemail1128
    @hotmailemail1128 Před 2 lety +1

    Love your videos. That Air Senegal plane is light years ahead of the Air Senegal DC3 that I flew in from Dakar to St. Louis and back! But that was a thousad years ago!!!

  • @Mark13091961
    @Mark13091961 Před 2 lety +10

    That looked a very impressive service indeed. Great to see another African carrier excelling. Would you have had the same amazing food offerings had you been sat in cattle?
    Try out the local jollof rice if you see it 👍🏻

  • @PaulB-17
    @PaulB-17 Před 2 lety

    Yea A new series, Will be following.

  • @torgeirbrandsnes1916
    @torgeirbrandsnes1916 Před 2 lety

    Great vlog as always! Be safe!

  • @garyeales986
    @garyeales986 Před 2 lety +1

    That's one of the best ever inflight meals I have ever seen - it looked delicious

  • @peterdegelaen
    @peterdegelaen Před 2 lety +7

    With that amount of food, I reckon I would be a hazard on the flight. If I ate it all, I think I'd explode, causing a giant hole in the plane's fuselage causing decompression, oxigen masks coming down, the plane starting an emergency descend, paniquing passengers and a lot of fuss afterwards.

  • @andrewmcivor42
    @andrewmcivor42 Před 2 lety

    Great video - an airline I've never heard of! It's good to see your trips to places that I'll almost certainly never get to visit

  • @BrianS5588
    @BrianS5588 Před 2 lety +3

    The food looked amazing!

  • @TysonPlett
    @TysonPlett Před rokem

    Watching this report made me miss Senegal so much! Great video and I am so happy you enjoyed your time in the beautiful country of Senegal.

  • @didsomebodysaydmt8193
    @didsomebodysaydmt8193 Před 2 lety

    After following Sailing Zatara on their African adventures last month, this will be a fun series to watch! Africa is beautiful continent.

  • @nataliesmith303
    @nataliesmith303 Před 2 lety +1

    Is it sad that I really loved the complimentary bag? Can’t wait to see your travels over the few videos 😀

  • @lvthud
    @lvthud Před 2 lety

    Good flight, you're right about the food, comparing it to the BA/KLM long hauls i've done in the last month in J I would take the Air Senegal food every time.

  • @williams7886
    @williams7886 Před 2 lety +1

    Africa airlines to the world! Well done mate.

  • @gunvaldsandhaland7757
    @gunvaldsandhaland7757 Před 2 lety +1

    Me to love the a330 neo and i like the business cabin.Good job

  • @Travianingmar123
    @Travianingmar123 Před 2 lety

    Sadly missed you in Senegal Noel. Was there only 2 weeks ago. Great country with awesome people.

  • @glauberliberato5244
    @glauberliberato5244 Před 2 lety

    Noel thanks for the report, a very nice flight and a brand new plane .Air Senegal delivered very well, at least on her business class

  • @CodeBlue_EMT-P
    @CodeBlue_EMT-P Před 2 lety

    Great work as usual, Noel. I hope that you and the family aren’t too affected by the heat in the UK. Absolutely unreal from what I hear that it was 40 degrees c in London.

  • @karengibbs3320
    @karengibbs3320 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey 👋 from down under .
    Thanks Noel awesome video.
    Have fun . I will be watching from Melbourne.
    Safe travels

  • @Mr19curtis89
    @Mr19curtis89 Před 2 lety

    Great upload Noel, and finally registered myself for my mental health so all in all I'd say productive video.

  • @DaveGamesRoom
    @DaveGamesRoom Před 2 lety

    Have a safe fun trip Noel can’t want to see your Africa adventure trips.

  • @bg147
    @bg147 Před rokem

    That was a lovely flight. All of the food, wow.

  • @Lottielou1802
    @Lottielou1802 Před 2 lety +1

    That was lovely to see the captain talking with you

    • @yaronsteinbuch3956
      @yaronsteinbuch3956 Před 2 lety +1

      That was actually the purser, but it was indeed nice of him to introduce himself.

  • @ge009
    @ge009 Před 2 lety +1

    Air Senegal now does DSS-JFK-BWI and back, definitely unique for BWI airport near Baltimore/DC which doesn’t get a ton of foreign traffic

  • @motamark
    @motamark Před 2 lety +2

    Never though I would see Noel do the "Paris to Dakar" !

  • @mtbelly1972
    @mtbelly1972 Před 2 lety

    Great video. Always look forward to watching your channel.

  • @blackbeardsadventures
    @blackbeardsadventures Před 2 lety

    Another great video, keep it up mate

  • @redshanksbolshevikempire

    Great video Noel again!!

  • @samsmette8043
    @samsmette8043 Před 2 lety +1

    Didn’t have high expectations for Air Senegal so I’m pleasantly surprised, the A330neo looks good too! Great video Noel ☺️

  • @ishabrown
    @ishabrown Před 2 lety +3

    The food and space look amazing, definitely got your money's worth with air Senegal 🇸🇳

  • @elainenoble9724
    @elainenoble9724 Před 2 lety

    Really enjoyed this one. I'm going to Senegal in December so it was great to see the airport. Looking forward to your African series.

  • @jontooke846
    @jontooke846 Před 2 lety

    I loved the video. I can not wait to see where you travel too. Praying for safety for you.

  • @neilmorrison7356
    @neilmorrison7356 Před 2 lety

    Looking on going a holiday there now. Always love going to new places. And will save my money to go Business class Air Senegal

  • @pdeichert
    @pdeichert Před 2 lety

    Great job Noel we all love your vids

  • @andyfreer1343
    @andyfreer1343 Před 2 lety

    Looking forward too your trips in Africa great video on your flight the food was delicious looking

  • @jordyjakequeen8404
    @jordyjakequeen8404 Před 2 lety

    That was a fab video and the food oh my dayz really been looked after there

  • @lucazkaralis1001
    @lucazkaralis1001 Před rokem +1

    The thought of Dwayne 'the rock' Johnson waving our noel off had me in stitches. Another great video noel. Thanks once again.

    • @noelphilips
      @noelphilips  Před rokem +1

      Glad you enjoyed it

    • @lucazkaralis1001
      @lucazkaralis1001 Před rokem

      @@noelphilips love all your content. I hope you and family are loving your new life in Texas. Sending best wishes from castle Donnington !!!

  • @kjjones8627
    @kjjones8627 Před 2 lety

    Love your videos Noel, thank you

  • @TravelAnorak
    @TravelAnorak Před 2 lety +1

    Surprising how limited the IFE was. Looking forward to more of your African trip.

  • @hobbs172
    @hobbs172 Před 2 lety

    Great video! That food looked amazing

  • @tramlad2
    @tramlad2 Před 2 lety

    The food looked exceptional for the shortish flight, they look like a grreat operator, enjoy Noel

  • @romz1
    @romz1 Před 2 lety +1

    Looking forward to this trip 👍

    • @carolhooten4749
      @carolhooten4749 Před 2 lety

      Always love
      Watching your videos, Noel. Thank you for taking us to places that I know I will never get to travel to. Oh, my husband likes the Loo Reviews, said Noel should make a magnet of it and put in his store. Cheers to you.

  • @T.C.C.797
    @T.C.C.797 Před 2 lety +6

    Another awesome video as always! I have a couple of questions for you since I've never or probably never will fly business class:
    1. Do you get to keep the blanket they had out?
    2. Do you get to keep the salt and pepper shakers?

    • @Travianingmar123
      @Travianingmar123 Před 2 lety +5

      1 I've taken one, once. This is not the norm haha and they don't appreciate it at all. (I'll blame it on my early 20's period)
      2 Usually these are one time use so you can definitely take them

    • @fluffyfour
      @fluffyfour Před 2 lety +1

      @@Travianingmar123 I wouldn't nick the salt and pepper shakers, those are definitely not single use! You could try asking the cabin staff. If they say yes, you don't need to walk off the plane feeling a bit guilty, and if they say no, you're no worse off! Remember they may have to account for every piece of equipment.

    • @Travianingmar123
      @Travianingmar123 Před 2 lety

      @@fluffyfour little nuance 'IF they are single use'.

  • @Dodilafir
    @Dodilafir Před 2 lety

    Lovely Dakar...love to visit that part of the world...

  • @trainsdestinations3960

    Hope you have a fun trip. Looking forward to when you eventually check out Japan.

  • @TheRareVideosXL
    @TheRareVideosXL Před 2 lety

    What a great video as always.

  • @louisthetravelspotter
    @louisthetravelspotter Před 2 lety

    brilliant video noel on monday october 3rd im jetting off to orlando from manchester with virgin atlantic on the a350-1000 seat 24k and returning on the night of the 17th october with the a330-300 24k again

  • @djproclaima
    @djproclaima Před 10 měsíci

    Really impressed with the Senaglese people .... very friendly. Not sure how you managed to eat all that food on the flight but it looked restaurant standard #delicious. Thanks for another great video

  • @ko_rubin
    @ko_rubin Před 2 lety +1

    The food on that plane in better than what i get at home 🥲
    I enjoyed this video very much, nice to see such a nice airline where it actually seems subtle

  • @marcuswilson3485
    @marcuswilson3485 Před 2 lety +1

    I’m surprised the plane can get off the ground with all that food and goodies! Looks like they take great care of their passengers. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @KyleDragon
    @KyleDragon Před 2 lety +1

    Woah that’s so luxurious

  • @fleishum
    @fleishum Před 2 lety

    Thank you for showing us their A330-900neo. I've seen their A330-900neo a couple of times in Baltimore. A lovely site indeed.

  • @aarronheaton3842
    @aarronheaton3842 Před 2 lety

    Nice and chilled 👌 cheers noel 👍

  • @britishjohn04
    @britishjohn04 Před 2 lety

    I am hooked on this channel. Love it.

  • @Jason-nd5dz
    @Jason-nd5dz Před 2 lety

    Great review i really like the fact you dont end your video after landing and we see bit of the country

  • @markkaroo
    @markkaroo Před 2 lety

    Great video as always!

  • @infinitegaming2759
    @infinitegaming2759 Před rokem +1

    Can we make "oo its not cake its soft with a pastry base" the new bake off slogan