The $20,000 Residence on Etihad A380

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  • čas přidán 12. 07. 2019
  • There's nothing like The Residence in commercial air travel.
    The Residence is above First Class; with a living room, separate bedroom and en-suite shower room, it is the only three-room suite on a commercial airline in the world. It is indeed the World's Premiere Flying Experience.
    I hadn't flown The Residence in 2 years and I was very keen to re-live this fantastic experience, so I decided to dress up for the occasion. This flight was Etihad's inaugural A380 service from Abu Dhabi to Seoul Incheon.
    On the return flight from Incheon to Abu Dhabi (next episode), I will be back in Economy to see the differences in travel experience on the same plane.
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    Join me for my third, spectacular experience in Etihad Airway’s The Residence! The Residence is completely out of this world within the field of luxury, commercial passenger aviation, far surpassing any first class service that you might care to mention. It is unique in so many ways from providing the only, true double bed in a public, commercial aviation setting within your cabin to the provision of your own personal butler whilst in The Residence lounge and also whilst up in the air, trained in the prestigious Savoy Hotel in London.
    I take the inaugural flight from Abu Dhabi international airport to Incheon Airport in Seoul, South Korea at the invitation of Etihad Airways, celebrating the launch of this new route in The Residence. I will be making the return journey in economy class in my next video guys, so watch out for that one!
    If you’d like to see my first and second Residence experiences, you can see these in my videos here:
    • Etihad A380 The Reside...
    • Most Luxurious Flight ...
    The Residence flying experience provides a home from home on the ground and then in the sky where any need or desire you could think of is expertly and carefully taken of. The Residence experience starts with being chauffeur driven in a luxury car (typically Audi, BMW or Mercedes) to the first class, VIP terminal of the airport where you are met by your personal luggage carrier, butler and chef.
    Whilst waiting for your flight, you are housed in your own little palace with access to a spa (I opt to have an extremely relaxing and very nice and pleasant foot massage) and even a smoking room, lavishly decorated and stocked with the finest cigars, including Cuban, from around the world. Your own personal chef is on hand to deliver a Michelin Star level of dining experience, with each dish being hand crafted to your requirements and set in front of you with an explanation of each of the components of the dish before you begin eating. There are a wide variety of premium wines, spirits, beers and champagne to choose from.
    Within your Residence lounge, there is a large, wall-mounted television and library. The Residence on the ground experience is absolutely sublime and a true masterpiece of comfort and service for the passenger.
    At the gate to the aeroplane, I am met by the person who is to be my butler in the air. He introduces himself and up in the air, it’s clear that he cares - that’s what’s so great about Etihad Airway’s The Residence - the personal touch. They have researched my background before the day and present me with a number of aviation magazines to read and enjoy on the flight, as well as a framed photo of myself and a certificate to commemorate my travelling on this inaugural flight with Etihad in The Residence.
    I am extremely impressed with the food I receive on the flight, with a delicious steak and chips being put before me as the main course and delicious little Asian sandwiches with succulent meat as a starter. I am also treated to Bellini Cipriani wine and a wonderful post-dinner digestif of Cellar 28 Remy Martin - greater opulence you couldn’t imagine, honestly!
    After dinner, I can sprawl out on my double bed and watch TV in private, after taking a very relaxing and refreshing shower in my private bathroom on board. After sleeping, I rub my eyes to see my personal butler bringing a luxurious and mouth-watering breakfast of waffles and raspberries, served with champagne to get me in the mood to face a new day before we land.
    Overall, I am once again bowled over by Etihad’s provision for me within The Residence class on board and I hold Etihad Airway’s The Residence in the highest regard. Would did you think of the whole fantastic experience? Let me know in the comments - as always, I am very pleased to share these gems of an aviation experience with you, my audience, and I thank you for watching.

Komentáře • 16K

  • @SamChui
    @SamChui  Před 4 lety +6546

    This is not my first time flying The Residence. One of the main goal I have here is to make a better video to share the experience so I invested in better gears, with a professional videographer traveling with me. Unlike the first and second time which I paid my own Residence flight, this (3rd time!) is indeed an invite from Etihad like i mentioned early in the video. I asked to go one way in The Residence and return in economy to have a feel the differences.
    For more depth review of The Residence and how to afford it, please visit my blog post
    samchui.com/2019/07/08/review-etihad-a380-the-residence-to-incheon/#.XSmr0ZMzbOQ

  • @johny7even
    @johny7even Před 4 lety +8859

    This reminds me of the one time I found 50 euros on the street and took a taxi back home instead of walking. Ah, the good life.

  • @pho8571
    @pho8571 Před 4 lety +9118

    People in economy: can we arrive faster pls?
    People in residence: can we not arrive at all?

    • @nsms1297
      @nsms1297 Před 4 lety +57

      Lol

    • @lemiwinks7794
      @lemiwinks7794 Před 4 lety +372

      i flew business for the first time on a 4 hour flight... wished it was 14 hours

    • @osmani6004
      @osmani6004 Před 4 lety +14

      😂😂😂 so true

    • @cheezysot
      @cheezysot Před 4 lety +7

      Lemiwinks then fly to Japan 🇯🇵

    • @FlameRat_YehLon
      @FlameRat_YehLon Před 4 lety +35

      Actually... No. Those that can indeed afford the residence flight probably have a high enough rate that, they either 1. don't care about the price at all, or 2. just need more "full power" time to make more money which worths way more than the extra few hours of luxury time.

  • @shaangandhi2862
    @shaangandhi2862 Před 11 měsíci +30

    Kudos to the butler. Full of class. He’s the star of the show

  • @justinr9784
    @justinr9784 Před rokem +37

    I work in hospitality (fancy ass buffet) and I've started watching these videos to get pointers from the wait/stewarding staff - the butlers and whatnot. They are always amazing right down to posture and body language. Airlines have the highest quality customer service no doubt about it.

    • @randomnordmann4020
      @randomnordmann4020 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Depends on the airline, and usually only reserved for first class.

  • @ziyyos35
    @ziyyos35 Před 3 lety +6549

    Meanwhile at the economy:
    She: do you want something to drink?
    Me: what are my options?
    she: yes or no

  • @tubastud06
    @tubastud06 Před 4 lety +2882

    "You seem familiar"
    "Ah, you lost weight"
    Smooth, Sam, smooooooooth

  • @JPTech933
    @JPTech933 Před rokem +54

    Interesting video as usual. What is fascinating to me is the food presentation, and how service is given. Food & drink service, presentation, how staff acts, the wording they use, the flow of service, how they anticipate guests needs. And of course the ability to deliver this in the sky!

  • @AndresLeonRangel
    @AndresLeonRangel Před rokem +155

    I love how humble and modest Sam seems to be yet he is so full of fancy experiences in life.

    • @nathanimunir
      @nathanimunir Před rokem +18

      Ah yes very humble and modest. “Youve lost weight” “the butler tries to know you before you fly” 🤨

    • @splashbs
      @splashbs Před rokem +7

      @@nathanimunir What was wrong about “the butler tries to know you before you fly”? Sounds like a compliment to the good preperation of the butler.

    • @omargoalzz
      @omargoalzz Před rokem +11

      @@nathanimunir "you've lost weight" is kind of both mean and nice at same time, Because he is saying you're in better shape, but he is also saying last time you was overweight

    • @spacekitt.n
      @spacekitt.n Před rokem +5

      easy to be humble and not care about money when you're stuffed to the gills with it

    • @Aderin.
      @Aderin. Před 9 měsíci +1

      Telling someone they've lost weight is a compliment. It shows they are undergoing self improvement

  • @applegamerclashofclansymas8629

    Meanwhile in economy:
    -Beef or chicken
    -A baby crying the whole flight

    • @aktsza
      @aktsza Před 4 lety +505

      Sorry we ran out of nonveg, please have this veg meal.

    • @hdtelevision9525
      @hdtelevision9525 Před 4 lety +244

      @Tintu Mone Me a broke dumbass : can't even afford a Railway.
      Bicycle is more eco friendly 😑

    • @gbrll2611
      @gbrll2611 Před 4 lety +250

      @@hdtelevision9525 Me a broke dumbass: can't even afford a bicycle.
      walking on foot is more fitness😑

    • @cipriani9607
      @cipriani9607 Před 4 lety +12

      😂👍😂👍😂...that's right

    • @Goldfishclown
      @Goldfishclown Před 4 lety +190

      Meanwhile in Sudan:
      - No beef, no chicken
      - All babies crying all the time

  • @MrAledro84
    @MrAledro84 Před 4 lety +2215

    Complimentary wifi? For 20k I want my own friggin satellite

    • @hugovankeulen6803
      @hugovankeulen6803 Před 4 lety +17

      ale84 true😂😂😂

    • @danielthepear2535
      @danielthepear2535 Před 4 lety +25

      Lol, imagine having a string of satellites orbiting the earth on the same flight path as the A380.
      Definitely impossible, but still cool lol

    • @Alnmno1
      @Alnmno1 Před 4 lety +34

      they call complimentary everything even if is nothing special .. just to make it sound like they give you something. like saying .... the oxygen and cabin pressure is complimentary. please enjoy

    • @georgewbushcenterforintell147
      @georgewbushcenterforintell147 Před 4 lety +2

      @@Alnmno1 as a Jewish business man can I write off the oxygen and cabin pressure just Bill me and I'll send it to Mr cohen

    • @grant8490
      @grant8490 Před 4 lety

      @@danielthepear2535 No need, The Residence is equipped with internet that can easily stream CZcams, netflix, etc.

  • @Airborne_Gaming
    @Airborne_Gaming Před rokem +21

    The fact that the camera man is just living his life in first class recording sam is just so funny!

  • @AbdulrahmanIsmail_AU
    @AbdulrahmanIsmail_AU Před 2 lety +8

    This video reminds me of my own time flying the residence. Sam, your video is an inspiration and not just an ad but a showcase.

  • @yoloswaggininabox4088
    @yoloswaggininabox4088 Před 4 lety +4916

    I would hate having that much attention from all the staff personally 😂

    • @user-uh3df6xb7l
      @user-uh3df6xb7l Před 4 lety +62

      me too lol

    • @EEE80
      @EEE80 Před 4 lety +22

      Yeah sure attension vs. Economy 😂

    • @WarstTC
      @WarstTC Před 4 lety +118

      I hate that the slave, I mean butler kneels

    • @zyadelmosalamy8147
      @zyadelmosalamy8147 Před 4 lety +2

      so truueeee

    • @Bobrogers99
      @Bobrogers99 Před 4 lety +101

      I agree. Too many people groveling. While it's nice having someone bring you to the airport and guide you through check-in, etc., All those toadies keep you "on stage". I'd be worn out by the time the plane took off.

  • @tapie3837
    @tapie3837 Před 4 lety +963

    The butler is a good man, may God bless him.

  • @alfredsoyemi6425
    @alfredsoyemi6425 Před 2 lety +6

    I just marvel at the beauty and greatness of your return flight in the economy class, so much to see that it took a boatload of the video time. Wish you can have add more video time to the residence experience by taking a bit of that time from the huge economy class experience.

  • @hoog7365
    @hoog7365 Před 2 lety +3242

    "The Residence is a once in a lifetime experience"
    Sam: *does it for third time*

  • @cirej25
    @cirej25 Před 4 lety +2419

    Sam: “You lost weight”.
    Butler: “Here is a picture of you when you were 20 lbs lighter”.

  • @trapbois4573
    @trapbois4573 Před rokem +1

    Wow what an experience, I butler constantly interacting with you to service your every need. It's really comfort at it finest. Obviously there is the cost to this premium experience but experiencing it even once is worth the absolute care and dedication to your every need. Some people may want privacy or are socially anxious but they honestly oblige to your every need, what more do you want LOL.

  • @kimmy3469
    @kimmy3469 Před rokem +9

    What a great way to experience first class luxury travel without paying first class luxury travel lol. Thank you Sam 😊

  • @uvuvwevwevwevossasmaster3819
    @uvuvwevwevwevossasmaster3819 Před 4 lety +2762

    13:37 "free wifi unlimited complimentary internet"
    After you pay $20,000

  • @obaidtariq6676
    @obaidtariq6676 Před 4 lety +1556

    All the people in economy class can't wait for the flight to be over and he doesn't want to land 🤣

    • @CristianoRonaldo-du7fx
      @CristianoRonaldo-du7fx Před 4 lety +18

      Obaid Tariq lemme retype that for you: all the people in economy class cant wait for the flight to be over but on the other hand sam does not want the flight to be over.

    • @noggamcstogga1756
      @noggamcstogga1756 Před 4 lety +43

      Its the same meaning but ok..

    • @halo479
      @halo479 Před 4 lety +4

      adohom60000 lol shut up

    • @winterace6717
      @winterace6717 Před 4 lety +4

      @@noggamcstogga1756 Hence the word 'retype'.

    • @claytonrowe8103
      @claytonrowe8103 Před 4 lety +1

      That's simply the way it works!

  • @kaiserinisla
    @kaiserinisla Před 13 dny +1

    Once again a wonderful video. Thank you Sam! What a great experience.

  • @violet-roselittlestar858
    @violet-roselittlestar858 Před 2 lety +8

    The only thing which surprises me is that everyone is suprised at Sam's politeness! It is not the behaviour of Nobility or Class to treat ANYONE rudely or badly. Manners are.imperative.

  • @vilalta7599
    @vilalta7599 Před 4 lety +2736

    "I really encourage you to have this experience"
    Sure. I just happen to have a little problem
    Its called a 20k flight

    • @eliasziad7864
      @eliasziad7864 Před 4 lety +11

      shut up

    • @geometricart7851
      @geometricart7851 Před 4 lety +72

      I'd be more encouraged if the flight were discounted by 80%. For 20k I could instead go up in a MIG-29 to the edge of space around 53k-60k ft up and pull 8 G's. Go sleep through that!

    • @saimrehman4949
      @saimrehman4949 Před 4 lety +34

      @@eliasziad7864 shut up you

    • @eliasziad7864
      @eliasziad7864 Před 4 lety +3

      @@saimrehman4949 You shut up

    • @Sylvestror
      @Sylvestror Před 4 lety +61

      @@eliasziad7864 y'all shut up my butler's describing my 9th course.

  • @kevinsargent
    @kevinsargent Před 4 lety +2950

    $20,000? That would pay my rent in Thailand for 10.5 years

  • @Lucky7tattooNettahoe
    @Lucky7tattooNettahoe Před rokem +1

    Best I could afford on Ethiad is Business Class. Flew it 8 times to Abu Dhabi. Loved it. My favorite airline by far. Thanks for showing me the next step up I won't ever be able to afford!

  • @joshuaeason5412
    @joshuaeason5412 Před 10 měsíci

    I love coming back and rewatching your videos. Will be great to see you one day!

  • @MrMiniPancakes
    @MrMiniPancakes Před 4 lety +948

    He seems so friendly and the fact that he remembers everyone’s name is very heartwarming

    • @kaneluca4879
      @kaneluca4879 Před 4 lety +80

      He said to that girl you've lost weight and I felt so bad for her, it's like saying you were fatter before.

    • @marypaulger2312
      @marypaulger2312 Před 4 lety +57

      Kane Luca I agree, he should know that a gentleman would never refer to a lady’s weight

    • @Been.Here.Since.2007
      @Been.Here.Since.2007 Před 4 lety +27

      @@kaneluca4879 that was super cringe

    • @olgierdzygmunt3408
      @olgierdzygmunt3408 Před 4 lety +16

      Its normal in countries like Korea or Japan you just need to accept other culture

    • @Been.Here.Since.2007
      @Been.Here.Since.2007 Před 4 lety +10

      @@olgierdzygmunt3408 I don't HAVE to accept anything, I'll tolerate it at best.

  • @emilalakbarov2547
    @emilalakbarov2547 Před 4 lety +363

    It's honestly impressive how they maintain those smiles for so long... I could never do that lol

    • @paulcourcelles2934
      @paulcourcelles2934 Před 4 lety +1

      XodiacHD marner is not resigning

    • @emilalakbarov2547
      @emilalakbarov2547 Před 4 lety

      @@paulcourcelles2934 Ya buddys a gongshow eh

    • @vutrunghieu8914
      @vutrunghieu8914 Před 4 lety +10

      XodiacHD they are thinking about their salary and .. you know 😂

    • @GP-il4de
      @GP-il4de Před 4 lety +2

      Well, they get paid to do so

    • @peeposakai2751
      @peeposakai2751 Před 4 lety +5

      These are the top of the top in the service industry, they dont randomly pick people for as high of a position such as this

  • @alexisbouchard3016
    @alexisbouchard3016 Před 2 lety +4

    Hey Sam,
    I really loved your video when it came out and it kinda breaks my heart to hear about the A380 misfortunes caused by Covid-19 :(
    Thanks for the content!

  • @dianalee3059
    @dianalee3059 Před 2 lety +1

    Really loved this, thanks!! And I love that you wore a tux befitting the occasion

  • @Facts.Over.Feelings.2A-PRO
    @Facts.Over.Feelings.2A-PRO Před 4 lety +2166

    why i'm i watching this i don't even have a job
    Thank you all for the advises, it really helps for the near future:)

    • @lelevontin1814
      @lelevontin1814 Před 4 lety +63

      Goldenguard so what? Dont stres bro you will find it bro. Its not the end of the world.

    • @arghya4NE
      @arghya4NE Před 4 lety +18

      It's A ok mate. as long as your jolly enough

    • @jpoch
      @jpoch Před 4 lety +29

      Because dreams are free, just like sex with your own hand. :D

    • @soulakm5000
      @soulakm5000 Před 4 lety +5

      evacuate the city
      engage all defences
      and get this man a job

    • @wilber19541
      @wilber19541 Před 4 lety +3

      @@soulakm5000 ,first your going to have to get him off the couch.

  • @gogategirish
    @gogategirish Před 4 lety +426

    I also get personalised {with my name on it} boarding pass every time I travel on plane ☺️☺️☺️

  • @ericulrik6659
    @ericulrik6659 Před 2 lety +10

    Always so humble Sam. Thanks for keeping it real.

  • @jameslyddall
    @jameslyddall Před 10 měsíci

    Im watching this in total awe of this man's charisma and the beauty of this experience. I've never seen any of this guy's videos but I watch Noel Phillips and this was in my suggestion box. I am so glad I've found this.

  • @ramanathan7823
    @ramanathan7823 Před 2 lety +2

    Before I die I would want to fly like how you did today. So inspiring.

  • @chapmasi
    @chapmasi Před 4 lety +2610

    Why am I watching this? I can't even afford a £20 taxi

  • @michaelscofield1577
    @michaelscofield1577 Před 4 lety +1421

    He's getting so much attention that my social anxiety is kicking in.

    • @yammmit
      @yammmit Před 4 lety +59

      Michael Scofield Exactly, if I had something as crazy as this, I would want to be left alone to relax.

    • @Madarauchihaaa
      @Madarauchihaaa Před 4 lety +24

      yammmit its because hes promoting it for them

    • @jana_terminator8847
      @jana_terminator8847 Před 4 lety

      My God I feel that so hard haha

    • @geometricart7851
      @geometricart7851 Před 4 lety +1

      I could get used to this lifestyle

    • @ghostofsparta1045
      @ghostofsparta1045 Před 4 lety

      Oml that is like.... Relatable

  • @savanalexis1947
    @savanalexis1947 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for sharing your video experiences.For people like us we never experience such a big airbas like that.keep sharing more of your journey with other aircraft bro..🙏🙏🙏

  • @clydemorgan5772
    @clydemorgan5772 Před rokem +1

    Looked the part quite well very sophistcated I like the inflight service and toned lighting in the suite all about making the passenger comfortable One of the Árabes world best thanks for sharing Mr shui .

  • @splitter5122
    @splitter5122 Před 4 lety +505

    The butler did a really good job, shoutout to him.

  • @elfulano5884
    @elfulano5884 Před 4 lety +389

    For a moment, I thought the butler was going to wake up beside Sam Chui.

  • @timothyb949
    @timothyb949 Před rokem

    What an experience! Thank you Sam!

  • @donnadwarika6370
    @donnadwarika6370 Před rokem

    Thank you Sam for this amazing adventure

  • @chrisporter7200
    @chrisporter7200 Před 4 lety +602

    Sam - "you lost weight"
    Trisha - "you didn't..."

    • @Madridsp
      @Madridsp Před 4 lety +13

      Chris Porter Trisha - “ And you are still a dickhead “ Lol

    • @ohyeahyeah622
      @ohyeahyeah622 Před 4 lety

      Madridsp31 1100111010011101 nah this one isn’t funny

    • @laggedxx
      @laggedxx Před 4 lety

      Madridsp31 1100111010011101 omg so edgy 101011110101010!1!1!1!1111!!!!!!!1!1!1111

    • @KarlDahlquist
      @KarlDahlquist Před 4 lety

      awkward!

  • @aidan6266
    @aidan6266 Před 4 lety +721

    First Class Passengers: Make the flight longer please I want to enjoy the luxury.
    Economy Class Passengers: I want this flight to end now!

    • @yengsabio5315
      @yengsabio5315 Před 4 lety +2

      @Light York Is that real? I mean the performance bonus on fuel savings for pilots? Thanks!

    • @yengsabio5315
      @yengsabio5315 Před 4 lety +1

      Just like in one of the comments somewhere here -- the economy section is a slum!

    • @yengsabio5315
      @yengsabio5315 Před 4 lety +2

      @Light York I see! Thanks a lot for that articulate explanation!
      It makes perfect sense as operators -- whenever & as able as they can -- will find all means possible just to save on fuel cost.
      Again, thank you!
      Cheers & mabuhay, from the Philippines! 🇵🇭

    • @williamhunt3026
      @williamhunt3026 Před 4 lety +1

      Both class passangers arrive same city

    • @shantanu925
      @shantanu925 Před 4 lety +1

      So true,

  • @longine5122
    @longine5122 Před 7 měsíci

    I watch Sam as it reminds me of my days as a CEO, more days away from home than at home. Days long gone now but I still love the experience of travel and flying. I flew mainly business but enjoyed first with Emirates, It is still special when done well.

  • @Anmol34
    @Anmol34 Před rokem +15

    Better than a private jet. They do put a lot of effort.

  • @20sub83
    @20sub83 Před 4 lety +654

    Somebody:Attacks Sam in the plane while sleeping.
    Butler with a shotgun: You picked the wrong house fool!

  • @darealkingbob5751
    @darealkingbob5751 Před 4 lety +772

    This guy is a meme goldmine that no one has found yet

    • @Abdullah..S
      @Abdullah..S Před 4 lety +8

      Man, your profile picture 😂

    • @daniellee100
      @daniellee100 Před 4 lety +25

      Anything is a meme goldmine if you are smart enough

    • @jeff8253
      @jeff8253 Před 4 lety +8

      Yeah his tux makes it all really funny

    • @trueortonite5160
      @trueortonite5160 Před 4 lety

      Haha so true 😂😂

    • @JZCRAZY
      @JZCRAZY Před 4 lety +2

      @@Abdullah..S What's wrong with it? lol

  • @Thapasuman951
    @Thapasuman951 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Hy mr Sam chui it is great for me I have every day watched your aviation vlog and i can’t stop watching it and most part of your videos I like the way of your showing hospitality to people .loved it mr sam

  • @creatuvida9402
    @creatuvida9402 Před 2 lety +1

    Wau!!! Amazing! Thank you so much for showing this. So beautiful and nice 😍! Greetings from Spain 🇪🇸👍🏻✨💖

  • @arnobchowdhury1804
    @arnobchowdhury1804 Před 4 lety +455

    Ill be honest, I can't take this level of pamper.😂

  • @raymondu99
    @raymondu99 Před 4 lety +480

    9:53 “so this is business class?”
    What I imagine is going through his mind - “Hello peasants”

    • @ivkxq
      @ivkxq Před 4 lety +20

      Eben Cole ooooo someone is jealous here

    • @kasangakaombwe
      @kasangakaombwe Před 4 lety

      😆😂

    • @aldebaramvoi
      @aldebaramvoi Před 4 lety

      :)

    • @imrankutianawala1815
      @imrankutianawala1815 Před 4 lety

      Eben Cole it doesn’t really matter his dad has a lot of money and if it’s a bad thing then so be it because he’ll have to beg . Life will always give you what you work for and deserve

    • @farmermatt4511
      @farmermatt4511 Před 4 lety

      Benjamin Hausmann at least Apple hasn’t got a explosive phone.....................

  • @devendasmusic
    @devendasmusic Před 9 měsíci +2

    This is truly incredible. What an amazing experience they delivered.

    • @user-sl3zv8cq9k
      @user-sl3zv8cq9k Před 9 měsíci +1

      I actually do not like that much attention.

  • @oscillatine
    @oscillatine Před rokem

    So much souvenirs, nice to see Etihad is still on the top.

  • @jacobogarcia5785
    @jacobogarcia5785 Před 4 lety +534

    Sam has so much respect from big airlines he's now getting free flights worth more than most vehicles in the world.

    • @SamChui
      @SamChui  Před 4 lety +132

      Thank you. Unlike the first two times I paid my own Residence flight, this (3rd time!) is indeed an invite from Etihad like i mentioned early in the video. I asked to go one way in The Residence and return in economy to have a feel the differences.

    • @smartfkr
      @smartfkr Před 4 lety +7

      thanks for the reminder bro lol

    • @stevehathaway4715
      @stevehathaway4715 Před 4 lety +23

      If you can adress 1.2 million possible customers with inviting an influencer, its indeed worth spending the money.

    • @hanj31
      @hanj31 Před 4 lety +1

      Sam Chui have you ever tried the apartments on the a380?

    • @daveykonijnenberg951
      @daveykonijnenberg951 Před 4 lety +2

      Sam is living The Dream for sure

  • @jakubchmielewski6224
    @jakubchmielewski6224 Před 4 lety +608

    I would never go to sleep on almost 9 hour flight when i pay 20k$ lol

    • @AlbertInSanAntonio
      @AlbertInSanAntonio Před 4 lety +4

      Lol

    • @AndreiBYhappy
      @AndreiBYhappy Před 4 lety +38

      @Kenner1986 I would explore the aircraft, discuss life with anyone interested and play chess with a flight attendant.

    • @hakol1156
      @hakol1156 Před 4 lety +18

      @Kenner1986 imagine got wasted and slept the whole flight😫

    • @karahisarli
      @karahisarli Před 4 lety +1

      he did it 3rd time and apparently he will do more ;) not make sense to sleep if that is 1 time in your life 😂😂

    • @fitz4adventures
      @fitz4adventures Před 4 lety

      Jakub Chmielewski I’m pretty sure I would bring some people in for a party!!!!

  • @ianiskandar4165
    @ianiskandar4165 Před 2 lety

    Love the way you cheers.. connected to viewers 🙏🏼❤️

  • @bunnyjames3828
    @bunnyjames3828 Před rokem

    Absolutely incredible! Love it!!

  • @tgmoney6358
    @tgmoney6358 Před 3 lety +371

    nothing is complimentary when u spend20K u payed for EVERYTHING!!!!!

    • @ilovetyraandnaomi
      @ilovetyraandnaomi Před 3 lety +4

      Tru

    • @synical_3970
      @synical_3970 Před 3 lety

      @@anweshasanyal4168 why would it even be in rs?

    • @synical_3970
      @synical_3970 Před 3 lety +1

      @@anweshasanyal4168 the unit is also in the title of the vid 🤦🏿

    • @thegreek2640
      @thegreek2640 Před 3 lety

      Exactly

    • @JellyMyst
      @JellyMyst Před 3 lety

      @@Nausicaa-oj1gf Technically the k stands for kilo, but that means thousand, so you're still right.

  • @goranstojanovski7176
    @goranstojanovski7176 Před 4 lety +719

    Imagine if all the people were that friendly in the real world but without those fake smiles.

    • @zeeshaanomar1
      @zeeshaanomar1 Před 4 lety +53

      It would be heaven not earth

    • @theotheo590
      @theotheo590 Před 4 lety +29

      actually they are not fake the best clerks are really tht good and feel like smiling when interacting

    • @bijaybhandari3872
      @bijaybhandari3872 Před 4 lety

      Yes there is..come to Nepal

    • @RusBrother1991
      @RusBrother1991 Před 4 lety

      WingsOfTruth let it be a life motto 😎

    • @nehanez
      @nehanez Před 4 lety

      Same thought

  • @raymanrahman5598
    @raymanrahman5598 Před rokem

    never ever imagined in my dream.... what a hospitality in the air....

  • @jiyaoza9769
    @jiyaoza9769 Před 4 lety +1379

    nobody
    absolutely no one:
    sam chui: you lost weight 😂😂

  • @A_Man_In_His_Van
    @A_Man_In_His_Van Před 4 lety +1445

    The creepiest thing is looking at a framed picture of yourself for 8 hour flight..

    • @dubzii3399
      @dubzii3399 Před 4 lety +13

      ryan olson thats how u end up hating yourself

    • @hugheszie
      @hugheszie Před 4 lety +56

      If you've got $20K to spend on a flight, you're probably quite the narcissist anyway, so it would be, ideal.

    • @himmie1
      @himmie1 Před 4 lety +3

      Who wants to stay at a airport all day

    • @donnysmit9509
      @donnysmit9509 Před 4 lety +4

      himmie1 uh who wouldn’t

    • @rjhsteel
      @rjhsteel Před 4 lety

      Donny Smit me...it’s busy more than likely

  • @erikmurray3661
    @erikmurray3661 Před měsícem

    Wow I'm awestruck by the service, spectacular.

  • @michelechrisgander1436

    I’ll never have the opportunity to do this, so it was wonderful to watch your video! Thanks!

  • @robtheslob3940
    @robtheslob3940 Před 4 lety +693

    can you pre-chew my food, it's such a pain

  • @jesusbcolon
    @jesusbcolon Před 3 lety +1530

    “For your 20k flight we have provided you with some soup. It includes 3 pieces of carrots”

    • @m.ahmadshabir683
      @m.ahmadshabir683 Před 3 lety +20

      😂😂😂

    • @cisco639
      @cisco639 Před 3 lety +15

      It is appetizer you know

    • @andres-jj7fn
      @andres-jj7fn Před 3 lety +3

      😂😂

    • @Jawaheralawadhi
      @Jawaheralawadhi Před 3 lety +18

      It’s a delicacy, it’s cooked with a lot of veggies and strained but they put a few carrots in , but it’s an amazing dish, I’ve tried it myself from etihad and personally it tasted amazing

    • @vtvps
      @vtvps Před 3 lety +37

      @@Jawaheralawadhi i cant take you seriously with that name 😭

  • @U-Thought
    @U-Thought Před rokem

    I just watched your recent honda jet review, now that I'm here, I have traveled back in time to this video...glad I did, I've gained so much experience, yet so little..... I'm 23, one day I would like to travel residential....🥰🥰🙏

  • @RobinJCrory
    @RobinJCrory Před 8 měsíci

    Such lovely, friendly staff. You must have made quite the impression. Good for you 👍

  • @abhirammadhu2973
    @abhirammadhu2973 Před 3 lety +4166

    Even if I had $20,000, it would be very difficult for me to fly in this because of all these social interactions and awkwardness.

    • @yuvrajpatil632
      @yuvrajpatil632 Před 3 lety +102

      If u have 20 million dollars then it wouldn't be difficult...

    • @pommemelon7026
      @pommemelon7026 Před 3 lety +356

      @@yuvrajpatil632 You missed his point

    • @yuvrajpatil632
      @yuvrajpatil632 Před 3 lety +146

      @@pommemelon7026 I didn't missed his point, I just want to say that when the person becomes rich, he/she gets the courage to face the society, awakwardness and such stuff...

    • @pommemelon7026
      @pommemelon7026 Před 3 lety +262

      @@yuvrajpatil632 Social anxiety doesn't go away because you have money. It will help reduce it because you'll be more confident but won't dissapear.

    • @yuvrajpatil632
      @yuvrajpatil632 Před 3 lety +10

      @@pommemelon7026 yeah same bro 😌👍

  • @tanashbajaj9929
    @tanashbajaj9929 Před 4 lety +426

    Im just need more 19,990 $ to try this

  • @scorpion24k86
    @scorpion24k86 Před 2 lety +1

    Incredible experience, i definitely wanna try it

  • @Jeff_Vdr
    @Jeff_Vdr Před rokem +26

    Hope I could pay for first class in my Life ! Enjoy and thank you very much for this video 🎉

    • @ericwong4213
      @ericwong4213 Před rokem +2

      it's $20,000, not $200k.

    • @jontygordon4326
      @jontygordon4326 Před rokem

      @@ericwong4213 That’s half of some people’s annual salary’s so don’t be a dick about it

    • @karthikpenumetch9300
      @karthikpenumetch9300 Před rokem +2

      @@ericwong4213 he probably meant in manner where he doesn’t half to worry about shelling out 20k just for a flight

  • @abukhalid7447
    @abukhalid7447 Před 4 lety +580

    The residence makes business class look like economy.

    • @kian3829
      @kian3829 Před 4 lety +37

      Abu khalid, no no no it makes first class look like economy

    • @MNita
      @MNita Před 4 lety +1

      Definitely

    • @Gron257
      @Gron257 Před 4 lety +2

      But sure looks lonely

    • @michaeledwards9193
      @michaeledwards9193 Před 4 lety

      @@kian3829 man your 100% correct that's totally first class lookin like economy

    • @cavdrkz24
      @cavdrkz24 Před 4 lety +16

      And makes economy look like the cargo hold 😂😂

  • @tsunyuen
    @tsunyuen Před 4 lety +493

    *Devours three burgers*, "your main course now sir".

    • @candy2325
      @candy2325 Před 4 lety +2

      Harry Ng 😭😭😭... so much food

    • @traitordoge5993
      @traitordoge5993 Před 4 lety +8

      They're mini burgers though, could go through 10 of those and still be hungry

    • @ashleyerin913
      @ashleyerin913 Před 4 lety +1

      Harry Ng my thoughts exactly!! So much food!!

    • @Joisey11
      @Joisey11 Před 4 lety +1

      Burger sliders.....how American!

    • @magnuscarlsenbutdumb
      @magnuscarlsenbutdumb Před 4 lety

      No you don't get not starting from baho soory for speling from asia

  • @iamsharlalakay
    @iamsharlalakay Před 2 lety +10

    Sam is such a great humble guy! I enjoyed this video so much, especially his mannerism! 😍

  • @nonax5472
    @nonax5472 Před rokem

    New subscriber.. love, love your channel, the best. Classy , funny, enlightening, entertaining. Thank you ☺️

  • @alfchuah
    @alfchuah Před 4 lety +228

    Because of you, Sam, every time I see an Etihad butler, I only think of Leanne. She was so professional and set the standard very very high. You’re very lucky to have been served by her.

    • @pc-1616
      @pc-1616 Před 4 lety

      Light York hey sorry it’s a typo and it’s changed now thanks so much

    • @davitkhachikyan8979
      @davitkhachikyan8979 Před 4 lety +1

      What happened with her??

    • @Naganopl
      @Naganopl Před 4 lety +4

      @Light York Well, in Polish you say "Chui" same as "Chuj" which mean - "Dick" :D Regarding Leanne. I remember her in first flight and in the second flight. She was eager and professional but last time her behavior was different. It was evident that she felt disgusted and embarrassed...

    • @nativetube
      @nativetube Před 4 lety

      @@davitkhachikyan8979 lol your afraid

    • @Mostopinionatedmanofalltime
      @Mostopinionatedmanofalltime Před 4 lety

      Yep, and she's a stone fox to boot.

  • @jacobogarcia5785
    @jacobogarcia5785 Před 4 lety +1425

    "You lost weight" Sam is a nice guy but low key a savage.

  • @marionwilliams1127
    @marionwilliams1127 Před rokem

    love watching you, recently found your site. AWESOME you were talking to the young lady from Tweed Heads, well I'm from Murwillumbah. A small town a half hour from Tweed Heads. Keep up the awesome work....

  • @simonm.456
    @simonm.456 Před 11 měsíci

    God I love when people talk with manners. Good manners are amazing. It encourages me to have good manners myself.

  • @niall2613
    @niall2613 Před 4 lety +1374

    I wonder what his camera man does when he’s not recording...does he get a free first class experience too😂?

    • @matthewj16
      @matthewj16 Před 4 lety +203

      If i had to guess he doesnt have a cameraman. All the airline workers know him. Most of the time i bet a flight attendant is filming for him.

    • @vccuong23
      @vccuong23 Před 4 lety +199

      im pretty sure his wife is the camera man

    • @jiaweili3118
      @jiaweili3118 Před 4 lety +73

      Im pretty sure he trevalled with his wife together this time.

    • @sepez
      @sepez Před 4 lety +39

      Looking at the second place setting while he was eating I'd say they get the same treatment.

    • @rohitsajeev
      @rohitsajeev Před 4 lety +72

      Read Sam's pinned comment. He hired a professional videographer for this vid

  • @vortexsam9571
    @vortexsam9571 Před 4 lety +696

    This guy seems very down to earth
    But he’s on a plane

  • @alexthecreator
    @alexthecreator Před 2 lety

    pradish and the crew did a great job! shoutout to them :)

  • @luisfernandobustilloolivar2924

    I love the Etihad's pilots and flight attendants 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

  • @sherifbatawy
    @sherifbatawy Před 4 lety +1370

    it gets weird at some point as everyone jumps on him offering their help with their fake smiles

    • @jesusjh7908
      @jesusjh7908 Před 4 lety +105

      Egyptian Doctor Their trained to always put a smile

    • @mohamedalweshahy5996
      @mohamedalweshahy5996 Před 4 lety +3

      حاجة مبالغ فيها فعلا

    • @sherifbatawy
      @sherifbatawy Před 4 lety +5

      محمد الوشاحي طبعاً واحد دافع 20000 دولار لو طلب يقلعوا كلهم لازم يقلعوا 😂

    • @vikk_6197
      @vikk_6197 Před 4 lety +1

      Egyptian Doctor lol

    • @JohnFoxx108
      @JohnFoxx108 Před 4 lety +51

      Not as weird as the tuxedo...

  • @aerialphoto
    @aerialphoto Před 4 lety +3412

    I can’t take it any more. There’s too much luxury. I’m just a peasant. Give me some nuts and $2 headphones and I’m good to go.

    • @aerialphoto
      @aerialphoto Před 4 lety +6

      @Al Bert fixed

    • @danny208YT
      @danny208YT Před 4 lety +12

      Samuel Chewy is a luxurious male.

    • @aerialphoto
      @aerialphoto Před 4 lety +2

      Martin is god he may be the most interesting man in the world.

    • @abruegger007
      @abruegger007 Před 4 lety +54

      I agree, it's just too much excess, practically a crime! We've got homeless people on the street who don't know if they can eat today, and then you have all this disgusting excess and too much food. Too much unbalance in this world. Just crazy!

    • @bneexotics2120
      @bneexotics2120 Před 4 lety +32

      @@abruegger007 no worries champ I'll take your place if they invite you 😉👌

  • @SammyB966
    @SammyB966 Před rokem

    Hi Sam, i watch most of your video. keep up the great job,love your video.

  • @hollygrace6814
    @hollygrace6814 Před rokem +1

    "the best part about this, is that it is a CHILLED mini bar" - subtle dig at Emirates. hahaha.

  • @P_Chang87
    @P_Chang87 Před 4 lety +325

    The dude just woke up an there serving him champagne lol

    • @focus168168
      @focus168168 Před 4 lety +17

      For $20,000 , they need to make him feel as high as possible.

  • @MichaelCaine1
    @MichaelCaine1 Před 4 lety +151

    9:49 Sam walking through business class like he's walking through a zoo

    • @bneexotics2120
      @bneexotics2120 Před 4 lety +1

      Aaahahah savage !

    • @johns9864
      @johns9864 Před 4 lety

      And if I work very hard for 3 months, then I can afford business class. Depressing.

    • @2007renovatio
      @2007renovatio Před 4 lety +1

      Sam: look at all these commoners in business class! :P

  • @adelaoklestkova4992
    @adelaoklestkova4992 Před 2 lety

    I had an wow effect all the time I watchted the video. Thank you. :-)

  • @stuartparry1649
    @stuartparry1649 Před rokem +2

    It is a super experience. One interesting point to mention is still the level of noise in the room section. I would have thought the airline would invest in deadening this to make the experience a totally one off.

  • @nesumhlanga8657
    @nesumhlanga8657 Před 4 lety +227

    Camera man living the best silent life... 🤣🤣🤣🤣 he lowkey flying First Class🤔

    • @johnathanlao2264
      @johnathanlao2264 Před 4 lety +1

      nesu mhlanga im pretty sure he films himself or the flight attendant helps him film

    • @michaelmkwanazi2247
      @michaelmkwanazi2247 Před 4 lety +9

      @@johnathanlao2264 not this flight. Guy hired a professional videographer... it's on the description

    • @explicitDTP
      @explicitDTP Před 4 lety

      @@michaelmkwanazi2247 I was wondering, but I don't see anything in the description. Thought it was his gf or something. In the shower with him and looks like they stayed on the seating area while he slept in the bed.

    • @michaelmkwanazi2247
      @michaelmkwanazi2247 Před 4 lety

      @@explicitDTP oops check his pinned chat reply. He added on there

    • @explicitDTP
      @explicitDTP Před 4 lety

      @@michaelmkwanazi2247 ok gotcha, see it now, not sure if e has a gf or married, but sure he could get "her" in on this. Any woman would love it.

  • @b2trappy290
    @b2trappy290 Před 4 lety +238

    6:01
    Just me who noticed the dude in the walkway skipping lol

  • @vintagebabyseventythree6244

    On my bucket list

  • @jellu798
    @jellu798 Před rokem

    I feel in Economy Class we enjoy the flight & can meet new friends.....sometimes chaos is enjoyable too