Secret Life of Airports: Aircraft Turnaround in 35 Min!
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- čas přidán 26. 07. 2024
- Aegean Airlines ranks as one of the most celebrated airlines in Europe. In this video, you’ll go Behind the Scenes for yourself to see exactly what makes the airline special and whether you’d like to incorporate Aegean Airlines’ Business Class into your next Greek vacation.
Thanks to our friends at Fraport (who operate Thessaloniki and Rhodes airports), we were able to get behind the scenes to see exactly how loads of professionals work tirelessly to make our flights as smooth as possibl.e
Aegean Airlines operates a flight from Frankfurt to Thssaloniki and another one on to Rhodes. You’ll be onboard to see what it’s like to take the trip in Business Class.
Our first flight was onboard an Aegean Airlines A321neo.
In this video, you’ll also see the beautiful scenery along the way, but best of all, you'll get out on the apron to see just how these airplanes are turned in 35 minutes or less~!
We’ll explore both the Thessaloniki airport and Rhodes airport, the Aegean Airlines Business Class seat, the Aegean Airlines service, the Aegean Airlines inflight entertainment, the Aegean Airlines Business Class food, and even the Aegean Airlines flagship lounge in Thessaloniki!
Don't miss our video exploring Frankfurt Airport!
• Behind the Scenes at F...
Just like that video at Frankfurt, this is NOT a sponsored video; however, the unprecedented access we’ll get in Greece wouldn’t be possible without our friends at Fraport Greece who made it possible. As always, we paid for all of our travel ourselves.
0:00 Introduction
1:16 Boarding Aegean A321neo
4:31 Exploring Thessaloniki Airport
7:43 Boarding Aegean A320neo
9:25 Exploring Rhodes Airport
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Music:
No Signal - Phello
Violet Sky (Instrumental Version) - Phello
Overcast - Phello
From Naxos to Paros - George Prokopiou
Folktro - West & Zander
Tempo (Instrumental Version) = I'MIN
No Signal - Phello
The entire time I was so impressed by how seamlessly you pronounced Thessaloniki, then I got to the bloopers.
If it makes it easier, Imperial Airways used to call it Salonika (which was the terminus for the boat planes from Europe)
There is a reason why Aegean Airlines are winning in many consecutive years the title of the best regional airline in Europe. One of the very few airlines which still offer a hot meal even in economy on 1,5 to 2 hr flights, plus soft drinks, tea or coffee. And flying on the 31st of December you might even receive a fresh pomegranate as gift, which is meant to bring you luck in the new year.
They are great on medium distance flights such as London Heathrow to Athens; British Airways used to be very good on medium haul but sadly have declined since the Alex Cruz era
As an airline employee, I feel as if passengers take for granted how much of a miracle modern aviation is, thanks for highlighting the work we do to keep the industry alive Jeb!
As an airline employee myself, I love my job and love how he explained how everything works. We work really hard to make sure you get to your destination on time and safely. More times than not, delays are out of our hands. We appreciate you and want to make sure your travel experience is as smooth as possible. So please be kind and courteous as we do our very best to assist you! Great Video Jeb!
Thanks for all you do to keep us moving!
Yet again you guys pay for everything and give your unbiased opinion. And I love the behind the scenes as a former ramp agent. Keep it up jeb
And yes, Jeb Brooks is great too.
Hey Jeb. Thank you once again for highlighting the important role that the ramp has in terms of turning planes around. If you ever fly into Fort Myers, more specifically on United, keep an eye out on the ramp and you might see me. I’m a ramp supervisor for AGI which is the ramp contractor for United and, I have to tell you, it is one of the best jobs I could ever ask for. I love the part where you highlighted how long it takes for a plane to turn around for an on time departure but what defines an on time departure for an airline? I could talk about this for hours but the shortened version is as soon as the pilot releases its parking brake before the departure time, whether the pushback begins or not, the flight is considered out on time. Again, thank you so much and I’d love to meet you the next time you’re in Fort Myers
Will look out for you next time passing thru RSW! Thanks for all you do to keep us moving!
Yep, I flew with many captains that as soon as we had the takeoff data, would drop the brake for a few seconds, then put it back on. It would register as out time, so if the rampers weren’t ready, it would still be on time (and most importantly, we would be getting paid)
Thank you guys for what you do. You allow an old man like me, who has no hope of ever traveling again to live vicariously through your videos
Thanks for coming along!
Ramp agents definitely appreciate you giving them a shout out. They are often the hardest working people at the airport, and essential to keep flights on time.
It is amazing that you featured Aegean Airlines and Rhodes in a video! I live in CT, but visit my family in Rhodes every summer so Diagoras airport has a very special place in my heart. In fact, I was able to visit the ATC tower a few years ago because a relative is a controller there. Keep up the great work!
Great video! My wife and I just flew several times with Aegean on our recent trip to Greece, including Rhodes, so this hit close to home.
While at SkyWest as a pilot, we turned a EMB-120 Brasilia in 15 minutes and a CRJ-200 in 17 minutes. It really takes everyone working together to accomplish it!
Great video Jeb! Unfortunately people today take it for granted what it takes to get a plane in on time and turned for an on time departure. I’m a 15 year veteran of the airlines in the U.S. and still avgeek from early on. Travelled the world. Keep the videos coming! ✈️
If you ever get the chance to get to go Skiathos airport you will never regret it. It’s amazing airport with great views to spot aircraft. Great video
BigJetTV was there. It was awesome!
Hummm, that greek food looks delious! Great travel photography as always Jeb.
I love the scene of the aircrew flight brief. Please always be kind to your cabin crews. He and she are professional aircrews there mostly for your safety. This is a wonderful video. Mahalo Jeb.
They’re opening up an Amtrak line to from Mobile AL to New Orleans this spring! Would love for you to review it! Scenic over the water and gators
Great video. I first flew to greece 50 years ago this summer. Its still great and just a bit different, which is why we love Greece and the Greeks so much. Fraport have definitely invested, and improved the airport facilites and experience. Rhodes was a mere 45 years ago !
Bloopers is the best part of every video Jeb posted! 😂
Aegean livery looks soo good
Agree👌🔥
Greetings from Greece. Aegean has the best pilots
The wife and I flew with Aegean business from Paris to Thessaloniki 8 years ago, their product was very impressive for that small hop too. Good to see a greek airline on the rise again, hopefully they will get bigger planes and start going further in the future *cough* Perth to Athens non stop *cough* 😊 another great vid Jeb
"Symphony"...an air symphony at that. If one could dream a dream and show it in video, this would do it. Great day too. Thank you and your bride for sharing this video. It means a lot.
Just want to shout out Aegean's new livery, looks so bloody beautiful! The Airbus cockpit window visor / "mask" compliments it perfectly too.
Totally agree, it’s a stunner!
And you deserve some acknowledgement for giving the best acknowledgements for the good work so many do throughout your videos. Good job! Your style makes a positive difference and many of us appreciate it!
We love highlighting aviation jobs that might not always be front and center! Takes a lot of professionals to keep us moving! Thanks for watching
Great vlog as always! I worked behind the scenes of airlines since the mid 80s. I have loved every moment of it! Keep up the good work. Be safe!
Hi Jeb and Susan, excellent behind the scenes video hope to see more, thanks for sharing stay safe
Welcome to Jeb can't pronounce where he's at/going. LOL Love the bloopers!! Sure it's also cool to see the BTS action.
Love the tablet/phone holder on the back of the seat.All airlines should have this !! 🤩
I'm Aegean gold and I have been a loyal customer for almost 10 years. Wonderful airline.
Great video and nice behind the scenes shots. I am originally from Thessaloniki and flew hundreds of times from there, seems to be a nice functional airport. As for A3 the airline offers a great product for domestic and Europen flights. Food/Snacks, Wifi, USB, modern fleet etc. Generally happy to fly with the airline.
Another great Jeb video. Always love your honest feedback. I also appreciate that you and Suzanne pay for all your travel❤️❤️
WOW !! Didn’t expect you to give a tour on my my city’s airport . Welcome to Thessaloniki !!
Oh wow those lockers in the lounge are a nice feature! I wish more lounges had that. I always feel a bit uncomfortable stepping away from my bags to get food, but it's unwieldy to take them with me when I'm gonna need free hands for a plate and/or drink
My what a great show...made my day...will watch again Tomorrow Thanks
Impressed by Agean's product.
Very interesting. Thank you both Jeb and Suzanne.
Love this. Thank you!
I really like these behind the scenes videos. I mean, don’t get me wrong I like watching you two fly first class around the world and talk about how awesome it is but it’s good to see how the sausage is made. 😂
I’ve watched a few behind the scenes videos re aviation in CZcams, over the years but yours Jeb are by far the ultimate best I have seen✈️👍awesome presentation on your behalf., you both are truely awesome!.
Wow, thanks!
As a greek and a huge fan of yours, I’m glad you enjoyed Greece.
Thanks for the amazing work you do.
Got served a meal on a one hour flight? WOW. Here in US you’d be lucky to get a soda!
Thanks for this terrific report... Love your clear videography
Thank you both again a wonderful journey....Oh and l just loved the Greek Music inspired sound track regards Doc from Down Under in Australia
jeb,everything about your videos are excellant, absolutely enjoy watching and learning ,thank you😊
Amazing as always 😊
Love Aegean. They always provide a meal or a nice snack
Another amazing video, keep up the great work Jeb!
Thank you for sharing.
Spent my freshman semester in Thessaloniki for study abroad and it was amazing
Avid Greener Grass watcher here, born in Thessaloniki & Aegean gold status for a few years now.
First of all, thanks for highlighting the more minor details about the aviation industry here in Greece. Especially during winter times, it is indeed vital to the small island economies.
The aspects you highlighted regarding SKG Airport are so accurate, especially regarding the magnificent Aegean lounge.
However, I'm sad to say that the 35' turnaround is nothing short of a Greek frequent flyer's dream for Aegean. Year-round, but mostly during the summertime, Aegean is plagued by constant delays during all times throughout the day, having between 45' and 60' minute turnarounds, befuddled gate agents due to overworking and continuous setbacks with the buses, and baggage offloading.
I love the airline and their hard product, all the aircraft staff are amazing and helpful, but if they don't up their game on the ground, us who fly with them constantly will think about it every time we need to arrive somewhere on time.
Not going to lie. Half the reason I watch these videos is because they are cool and entertaining but the other half is that I find Jeb to be very attractive. It helps to have a great video with great eye candy!
I love your airport videos!!!!!
What an interesting look behind the scenes! Thanks to you and Suzanne once again. That eastern approach into Rhodes and the 180 turn at Rhodes town is amazing, isn't it?
Just love your videos ❤
Hey great to see an old friend of ours at 7:01 former Virgin Australia 737-800 still flying around Europe in partial Virgin Australia Livery!
Love the Video Jeb! This makes me want to fly to greece way more!
Very interesting...thank you Jeb!
Working as a ramp lead was one of the coolest jobs ive had in life
Glad you got to see what it's like!
Watching your videos is like coming home. Comforting, warm and fun.
Glad you like them!
Would love to see you guys in my home airport of Glasgow (International) airport one day. Anyway, spectacular video as always! It's always fascinating to see the delicate and precise operations at airports!
Love your channel I am addicted thank you
Good video. Like the views of the ramp.
Great job you two.
Short and sweet nice review
Great informative video.😊
Thanks for another great video Jeb. I know time is money when a plane is sitting at a gate but allowing only 35 mins for an airline turnaround puzzles me, particularly when they only start boarding 10 mins before timed departure.. I know many things have to come together for an on time departure, your video explains what goes on behind the scenes. Greetings from Australia, love your videos..
This is so exciting! My family lives in Thessaloniki, so I have been going through that airport my whole life! I have seen it grow over the years. I have also flown through Frankfurt a few times… but I hate it (as well as all German airports) with a passion, so I pay extra now to avoid it. I know the Thesaaloniki airport is very odd (no jetways for a main airport in a city with over 1 million residents), so I appreciate the deep dive!
Fantastic video!😸
my first flight was to rhodes, the view from the airport is really beatiful
Great video as usual , a lot of people don’t what is going on behind the scenes when you are working in an airport, a lot of logistics going on so everything runs smooth
We hope to shine a light on all of the people working at airports to keep us moving! Thanks for watching
You are great Jebb
i like the video very much Jeb keep up the great work
Safe travels 😊
Great video as always 😮
Great video! Always interesting to note how professional and polished flight crews look in Europe or anywhere outside North America where most crew look like they dressed for the gym, got dragged through a hedge backward or quite frankly need assistance to function.
Wow fantastic jeb brooks 👏
I have most of my relatives in Thessaloniki. That airport has come a long way from what it was even 10 years ago.
Very cool they allowed you to get this ground view and access
Your behind the scenes videos are awesome and enjoyable. Hope to see more 🙂
Thank you! We love making behind the scenes content!
That's kind of cool....for biz class, they just leave the middle seat empty. Money saving for the airline since you don't have to reconfigure your aircraft w/ different sections. When I was flying, I tried to do that w/ Southwest a lot, get a window or aisle seat w/ an empty center seat....that's the good part about their open seating policy...you can move around if the flight isn't full, and then decide what /where you want. The empty center seat is cool because you can flip down the tray and it's like having extra space for putting food, drinks, etc.
Lovely Channel...lovely videos....Caribbean Greetings :) !!!
This is such a cool video
Airport ops is the most interesting job ever! I work in a lounge now but I miss the fast paced excitement!
I love Suzanne !! ♥️
nice watch
The flight you shared looked amazing…. Great review. Fyi: Not only UA has magazine, Hawaiian Airlines has one of the nicest Airline Magazine called Hana Hou…. Excellent articles!!!
if you’re ever in Green Bay, i’d be happy to show you how fueling operations works! i’m a Line Tech at one of the FBO’s, and fuel everything from GA, private aircraft, and airlines! would love to show you how it’s all done!
This is the main reason I like to follow creators like Jeb, paid himself with zero sponsorship for unbiased opinion. It's more honest and professionally.
Rhodes is a beautiful island! Great towns and food.
We agree!
Happy Early October 1st Jeb!
Haha. Saw you guys today at the centurion lounge. I was the guy with the green sweater. Also the guy that collects data at 6 am. I was stunned to see you guys. I was headed to Japan. Didnt say anything; it's not my style. But nice seeing you guys.
No way! Hope you had a GREAT trip. Thanks so much for watching!
Going to Rhodes today and flying Aegean making a trip report
You should see some of the stacking done by the crew... I used to work baggage/ramp handling at STN (not giving away the company), and the stacking is very precise...
10:42 great camera shot!
Yes😊
Love the videos of you can can you do an American Airlines hub hopping video. Thanks for the great content
Awesome! What a beautiful airport in Thessaloniki 👍 Just one 'complaint' though: this video wasn't long enough! 😊
The Jeb Score of your channel is 25/25:-)