The a340 Is The WORST AIRBUS?

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  • @dogevid
    @dogevid Před rokem +519

    The A340 is extremely fun to fly. It's feels like a very big aircraft with these 4 engines but is so much more easy to control

  • @suvaang1823
    @suvaang1823 Před rokem +612

    hold on don’t u like pencil planes

  • @ironmann16
    @ironmann16 Před rokem +259

    I personally love the A340. I'm a sucker for 4 engine Airliners, and the A340 in particular is an unfortunate victim of the times it was born into. It's the best plane that never got to realize it's true potential.

    • @ameerzaffran6516
      @ameerzaffran6516 Před rokem +3

      Same i like 4 engined aircraft like the B-707 (the first Boeing) the douglas dc-8 and more

    • @ironmann16
      @ironmann16 Před rokem +1

      @@ameerzaffran6516 that puts you and I in the same boat

    • @ironmann16
      @ironmann16 Před rokem

      @EzekielAutomotive the 600 is my favorite as well. Though the 300 does hold a special place in my heart

    • @ameerzaffran6516
      @ameerzaffran6516 Před rokem

      @@ironmann16 Oke

    • @liftoffandtravel
      @liftoffandtravel Před rokem

      We totally get that 😊 had a change of plane and airline on a Lufthansa booked fare. Was Cathay on the A350 from Hong Kong. Became Lufthansa A340.... We were frustrated at first. However it was a lot of fun ❤
      Might be the last time we fly an A340

  • @sebastian0018
    @sebastian0018 Před rokem +38

    Swiss001: A340 is the worst aircraft
    A380: Finally, this guy accepted me
    Swiss001 in the video: Nah still hate you

  • @shadowangel6631
    @shadowangel6631 Před rokem +32

    I love the a 340 , because it has 4 engines , it makes it so special , this is the plane that made me fall in love with aviation , and especially the 600 varient , amazing plane!

  • @elomuskreal
    @elomuskreal Před rokem +29

    I mean the A340-600 is an improved version with bigger engines, fixing the lack of power the previous ones made

    • @Bonazest9169
      @Bonazest9169 Před rokem +6

      Yea, but those bigger engines burn a lot more fuel while the A340-300 is somewhat efficient with those small engines.

    • @elomuskreal
      @elomuskreal Před rokem +1

      @@Bonazest9169 Yeah, they intended it to have those engines, wish they thought about it and realized earlier :(

    • @forty94u
      @forty94u Před 9 měsíci +1

      Also, the A340 500

  • @LCTeam2011
    @LCTeam2011 Před rokem +69

    Along with the change in the ETOPS rules, the introduction of the 777 in 1995 was the final nail in the coffin for the A340

    • @TonyM132
      @TonyM132 Před rokem +7

      A340 was just getting started then. Its new deliveries occurred between 1993 and 2012.
      You might say 777 was the first nail in its coffin, not the final. But that first nail wasn't in 1995, as the original 777-200 had much less range. Entering service two years later in 1997, the 777-200ER had competitive range with A340-300, so that could be the first nail.
      I would say the final nail in coffin hasn't come yet, since over half of A340s built are still in service now in 2023.

    • @ZafeerAlbirr-cl5tr
      @ZafeerAlbirr-cl5tr Před 23 dny +1

      @@TonyM132 i think the final nail was the a350 because now airlines could finally replace the a340.

  • @solar_eclipses
    @solar_eclipses Před rokem +12

    flown on an A340-300 too, amazing experience. Looking forward to fly on the A340-600.

  • @EmeryE2
    @EmeryE2 Před rokem +12

    “It seems like I completely forgot about the A380, GOD DAMNIT-,” had me dying 😂

  • @Sofia_Transport_and_gaming
    @Sofia_Transport_and_gaming Před 6 měsíci +3

    1:39 Keep going Mr. Swiss got me

  • @nerd1504
    @nerd1504 Před rokem +5

    dang swiss i really appreciate u doing more irl videos lately, really makes the channel a whole lot better.

  • @Zinericks
    @Zinericks Před rokem +11

    Love how you channel is having more variety

  • @callank
    @callank Před rokem +83

    Hi swiss, you probably won't see this but I just wanted to thank you for the years of entertainment you have brought us, viewers and you definitely need more recognition and appreciation.
    I am loving these vlogs and I just wanted to say keep up the good work and never give up.
    Thank you.

    • @LoL2.0LoL
      @LoL2.0LoL Před 9 měsíci

      He saw but didn’t reply

  • @djvycious
    @djvycious Před 9 měsíci +3

    The -200 and -300 variants looked a little goofy with the small engines, but the -500 and -600 variants were awesome. Just so huge and soaring like a hawk.

  • @ewszsz
    @ewszsz Před rokem +7

    Tim seems like such a chill guy

  • @SparklieSoda
    @SparklieSoda Před 10 měsíci +1

    My first flight ever was on an A340 on Virgin Atlantic from Johannesburg to London, it was amazing, it felt massive and though a lot say it doesnt have a lot of power, it does without pushing you too far back in your seat from takeoff. One of my best memories is on the A340. It is simply incredible.

  • @rateit-wn1dn
    @rateit-wn1dn Před rokem +1

    I can 100% agree. Flied on it about 4-5 years ago to Toronto with Air Canada and would love to fly it again ❤. Thanks for sharing this experience 😊

    • @willankhatter
      @willankhatter Před 12 dny

      😂😂😂 some flew in it and you flied 😂😂

  • @Darude453
    @Darude453 Před rokem +6

    You missed to show the best part on these toilets: They’re downstairs!! Yes, you have to take a few steps down before you stand in front of 8 (?) wonderful bathrooms 😍 This gives you a bit of double-decker plane feeling without even flying on a double decker :D

    • @akula9400
      @akula9400 Před rokem +1

      Only in the 340-600 though

    • @SYDAirlineEnthusiast
      @SYDAirlineEnthusiast Před rokem

      The 747 is more of a true double decker even though the upper deck is only on the front half, though the cockpit is on the upper deck. The A380 is awesome as the upper deck stretched across a full length.

  • @Joeavatar7
    @Joeavatar7 Před rokem +2

    Watching Swiss have an epiphany about the A340 is amazing, love these vlogs Swiss!

  • @vogel4171
    @vogel4171 Před rokem +6

    you should fly in the 340-600 next, its even better!

  • @G2000TEK
    @G2000TEK Před rokem +4

    I have literally flown on this exact plane! D-AIGN, from Tokyo Haneda to Frankfurt on November 28, 2021, as flight LH717. Was a nice flight, just too bad that my window was very scratched, so it wasn't easy to record anything. I visited the cockpit after landing as well, and the cabin crew was very friendly

  • @r12004rewy
    @r12004rewy Před rokem +3

    Certainly one of the best looking commercial aircraft of all time particularly the 340-600, they look like a proper aeroplane with long fuselage , 4 engines and hefty middle landing gear, simply beautiful.

  • @PolskiMK
    @PolskiMK Před rokem +3

    The A340 is surely consuming too much fuel (you could easily see the smokey trails following the -300 aircrafts during the takeoff), though in my opinion it's extremely elegant aircraft, especially the -600 variant that I love a lot. They must have been an amazing treat back then when they were introduced if flying them right now is still so comfy and quiet. Thanks for that video!

  • @Delta_NWAB747fan
    @Delta_NWAB747fan Před rokem +15

    Tim has his own segment with fancy music? Wonderful!
    Long live the plane built for a different long gone time, underpowered & inefficient…and that’s why we love the A340!

  • @Topg_52
    @Topg_52 Před 4 hodinami

    The "extremely bad weather conditions fooock" got me 😂

  • @bwc1976
    @bwc1976 Před rokem +4

    One of my favorites! Probably the last ever proper 4-engine airliner that's not funny shaped like an A380 or 747, so it's like the last spiritual successor of the 707 and DC-8 which were burned into my brain decades ago as what a proper airliner is supposed to look like. And yes, I will never feel as safe over the ocean with 2 engines as I would with 3 or 4. I've sadly never been on one, but my sister has, on Lufthansa even. For all I know, this could have been the exact same A340 she was on 25 years ago.

  • @simon-ricardokuhn1713
    @simon-ricardokuhn1713 Před rokem +29

    In my opinion, the A340 is really underrated. Sure, it's not the best plane and but also not a crappy one either. I actually like it's looks, airliners with 4 engines are always awesome and don't have to be a jumbo. Just looking at the A340 kinda gives nostalgic vibes, especially the Edelweiss one in my opinion. I even heard that people enjoyed flying the A340 much more than the 777, which is a little bit overrated to be honest. And hey, the A340-600 is pretty much one of the longest planes ever made!

    • @iamr4mi
      @iamr4mi Před 10 měsíci

      the a340-600 WAS the longest plane ever made and the a340-500 used to have the longest range in any plane.

  • @igormac88
    @igormac88 Před rokem +1

    Funny thing is that now our swiss guy takes breaks from the gaming chair and can actually fly real planes showing his face and charisma. I remember years ago when there were only flies at the simulator, then the face review (I was there live!).. great to see you still around 😊

  • @RNthakkali2007
    @RNthakkali2007 Před rokem

    Istg an aviation vlog once in a while actually spices things up :)

  • @nihilistarchitect
    @nihilistarchitect Před rokem +5

    To me it was an excellent plane on transatlantic flights. It replaced the very old Tristar in the routes I used to take as a kid and it seemed so modern and slick. As mentioned in the video it was replaced fast though.

    • @h8GW
      @h8GW Před rokem +1

      The fact that it replaced the Tristar gives me all the reason in the world to undeservedly hate the A340.

    • @nihilistarchitect
      @nihilistarchitect Před rokem

      @@h8GW if I read you correctly : the tristar was indeed a great plane too. Almost every other plane after that to me seemed small. Tristar was comfortable, silent and I enjoyed it well. The cabin had beautiful proportions and light. The light was very subtle, warm and inviting.

  • @avgeekguy
    @avgeekguy Před rokem +7

    You forgot to thank your channel members

  • @bryboyuk
    @bryboyuk Před rokem +1

    Great flog swiss, nice to see you have met the boy of your dreams. "Dominic looks great in those Levi boxers"

  • @LilTgs
    @LilTgs Před rokem

    Hey Swiss, I’m a big fan of your videos, I love how you put so much time into CZcams, and into us, thank you so much! And I am flying the A340-300 Edelweiss tomorrow

  • @josh.97
    @josh.97 Před rokem +1

    I love it when Swiss says things like “absolutely nice”

  • @Shuposhu
    @Shuposhu Před rokem +1

    Bro woke up and decided to fly with a pencil

  • @artbykabirhirani
    @artbykabirhirani Před rokem +1

    Swiss is the first CZcamsr to make a reaction video to his own vlog lmao

  • @shaunyy203
    @shaunyy203 Před rokem +18

    Hey Swiss , the a340 wasnt meant for those engines it was meant for the engines on the new a220 but larger but the company making those engines pulled out and airbus had to make a plan because it was already being pre-ordered. Good video

  • @branimirfilovski8388
    @branimirfilovski8388 Před 11 měsíci +3

    These actually aren’t old LCDs - they are CRTs (cathode ray tube). In my opinion, cockpits that still have them look awesome. Airbus started using LCDs in the mid 2000s with EIS 2.

  • @Harryontop87
    @Harryontop87 Před rokem +2

    When Swiss pops up in his chair it’s like he is the in the back of swiss001s head on the day also will the shortest flight in Scotland be coming up ??

  • @samosamirfilm4492
    @samosamirfilm4492 Před rokem

    I am loving these vlogs and I just wanted to say keep up the good work and never give up.

  • @ManWithSum
    @ManWithSum Před rokem +1

    We can see that swiss001's vlogging skills are evolving.

  • @unknown_astro8433
    @unknown_astro8433 Před rokem +3

    No the flying pencil needs more love

  • @undercontr
    @undercontr Před 6 měsíci

    your sense of humer is great. you make people enjoy when watching your videos :) keep up the good work buddy :)

  • @SYDAirlineEnthusiast
    @SYDAirlineEnthusiast Před rokem +1

    It’s the only modern airbus I haven’t been on yet. It looks like a longer Airbus A330 but with an extra engine on each wing.

  • @movielover8830
    @movielover8830 Před rokem +2

    Thank you.Hi swiss, you probably won't see this but I just wanted to thank you for the years of entertainment you have brought us, viewers and you definitely need more recognition and appreciation.

  • @gucciprincethe1st970
    @gucciprincethe1st970 Před rokem

    last time i was in an A340 was 10 years ago on an Egyptair flight from Cairo to Abu Dhabi and i remember quite liking it

  • @cedb1549
    @cedb1549 Před rokem +2

    Why is no one talking about the Edelweiss A340?

  • @MerkyAviation11
    @MerkyAviation11 Před rokem +5

    Such an amazing aircraft to fly on from my experience. The engine super loud from the back especially with its 4 smaller CFM engines. I honestly prefer -300 over -600 anytime.

    • @CY5588
      @CY5588 Před 9 měsíci

      But its weak af

    • @MerkyAviation11
      @MerkyAviation11 Před 9 měsíci

      @@CY5588 I know but it still looks better imo

  • @pakas12285
    @pakas12285 Před 11 měsíci

    I love how u got over your fear of recording in public love ur vids

  • @K4Ediamond
    @K4Ediamond Před rokem +2

    2:12 Anyone notice that he put 787 image when he said A350 💀

  • @aviationspot7973
    @aviationspot7973 Před rokem

    Bruh whenever i have a flight
    Just 2-3 days ago swiss's videos come about rl flying vlog 😂

  • @AD12235
    @AD12235 Před rokem

    5:35 "if you're sad just cry"
    -Swiss001

  • @unluvingly7101
    @unluvingly7101 Před rokem

    Hi swiss, you probably won't see this but I just wanted to thank you for the years of entertainment you have brought us, viewers and you definitely need more recognition and appreciation.

  • @mkcello33
    @mkcello33 Před rokem +1

    You should fly the a340-600 thats really awesome with the Lufthansa seating and lower deck bathrooms

  • @QWERTYBOIISGOOFYAHHH
    @QWERTYBOIISGOOFYAHHH Před 7 měsíci +1

    I love this Swiss video man favorite one yet!🎉

  • @player66xdaviationafa96

    No way I just found this video, seconds after uploaded.
    Keep it up Swiss001👍👍👍
    Oh yeah and in 2022 I went on a Airbus A340-300 Lufthansa star alliance livery

  • @StarFrog
    @StarFrog Před rokem

    Its very amusing watching Swiss eat his own words lmao

  • @karoluxas1141
    @karoluxas1141 Před rokem

    The engine choise quite actually makes sense, because airbus prommised a really fuel efficient plane that has a big range with one engine failing (i forgot the term), but engine manufacturer bankrupted, and airbus needed to make the efficiency cime true, and put really small engines on the plane. Other models such as 600 have more powerfull engines, but theyre really fuel thirsty.

  • @almanandre8571
    @almanandre8571 Před rokem

    Literally one day before I was flying away. Would have been nice to have seen you there haha

  • @TonyM132
    @TonyM132 Před rokem +2

    If you count volume produced/sold not by airframe unit count, but instead by total combined seat count, or by total revenue generated by their sales, then the A380 might have outsold A340. It would be very close anyway.
    I like the A340 much better, but I don't think it's right to say it was more successful than A380. Depending how you define "success," I think the 380 probably has been more successful.

  • @elbenjaxd224
    @elbenjaxd224 Před rokem +1

    nice as always

  • @borisglevrk
    @borisglevrk Před rokem +1

    Considering their size difference, A340 "only" selling 100 more than A380 is indeed a failure.
    Not to mention A380 was a categorial failure (demand for airliner this size is small + large hub concept is wrong), while A340 was more of the problem of the model itself.
    My country's flag carrier, China Airlines (of Taiwan, not to be confused with Air China of China), was a real A300 series lover. They bought A300, A330 and A340. And guess who was retired the earliest? A330-300 is only beginning to be replaced by 787-9 in 2025, and A340... well, here's how it went:
    A300: 1982~2007 (defeating very short service life'd 767s in the process), 20 used
    A330: 2004~2025+ (most likely won't disappear until 2030-ish), total 25 used
    A340: 2001~2017, with only 5 ever used.

  • @atisaviationworld5417

    I love those vlogs swiss!

  • @garyjeffries1041
    @garyjeffries1041 Před rokem

    sometimes it's good stress relief by making fun of yourself in healthy ways to get some laughs from it 😂 well done my friend 😉

  • @fantomSilver
    @fantomSilver Před 11 měsíci

    Yeah, efficiency of this cigar is low, but man- it looks great! That was fun video xd)

  • @Cor_bandz
    @Cor_bandz Před rokem +3

    To the people saying, "oh, but the A340 is the flying pencil"! No its not. Sure, its long. But its a widebody. The 757 is the pencil. ADMIT IT

  • @hbekdanon2749
    @hbekdanon2749 Před rokem +1

    Please do a video on the Avro Arrow, it was a Canadian interceptor that was 20 years ahead of its time but tragically cancelled...

  • @smoozL
    @smoozL Před rokem +1

    "The weather is absolutely shit. Its amazing" Lol

  • @TheColinChapman
    @TheColinChapman Před 4 měsíci

    The A340 is a superb bird. 380 planes built, 30 years of service, and zero fatalities. the A340 could become the first widebody to retire on a zero-deaths-record.

  • @theverything6730
    @theverything6730 Před rokem +1

    If you did not know, Lufthansa is bringing back the A380 on June 1st.

  • @Prodagist
    @Prodagist Před 4 měsíci

    I had the chance to fly on Air Canada's A340s, both the A340-300 and the A340-500 before they retired them. They're such a beautiful aircraft, especially the -500, Still my favourite flying experience to this day

  • @fundamentalpapereducationliker

    swiss being family freindly 11:16

  • @Bigguyragged
    @Bigguyragged Před rokem +4

    I’m on a flight on a a320 as a captain then I see this let’s go! (Don’t tell the FFA)

  • @Tpr_1808
    @Tpr_1808 Před 2 měsíci

    People forget the original choice of the engines on the a340 was not CFM but had to be since PW's GTF technology delayed

  • @youseflatif796
    @youseflatif796 Před 21 dnem

    The A340: A pencil with wings and hairdryers

  • @adamsilva-uq5sz
    @adamsilva-uq5sz Před 3 měsíci +1

    From enemies to Lover but its about planes

  • @Timmy-gs4ip
    @Timmy-gs4ip Před 7 dny

    I flew an a340 to Müchen, I got the bulkhead so I had about 5 feet of leg room and also Lufthansa had great service giving me my much needed schnitzel.

  • @Alice_Loves_Oliver_Forever

    Swiss your'e a complete legend ❤

  • @isat5693
    @isat5693 Před 2 měsíci

    6:45 those chocolates are fireeee

  • @a.t.2119
    @a.t.2119 Před rokem +1

    Always has been (ineffecient af and basically a stretched A330 with 4 engines)

  • @1nsanejochem
    @1nsanejochem Před 8 měsíci

    I flew on this, a 340-300, felt like forever before it took off. Didn’t knew at the time but it is seriously underpowered.

  • @justarandombird
    @justarandombird Před rokem +1

    Next up: swiss flies on an a380

  • @Supersheep.
    @Supersheep. Před rokem

    “The weather is absolutely shit, it’s amazing uhhh” - Swiss001 2023

  • @chasewilcox8591
    @chasewilcox8591 Před rokem +2

    I’m not lying me and my family flew Lufthansa star allowance. It was the star allowance and we landed in Frankfurt. I swear on my life I flee on that plane. It had the exact same seating as it did when I was on it a few weeks ago. That’s so crazy

  • @flyin_with_ryan
    @flyin_with_ryan Před rokem

    Swiss is just going on vacation every week now

  • @Airline737
    @Airline737 Před rokem +2

    These videos are just hilarious now

  • @aviationspot7973
    @aviationspot7973 Před rokem +2

    6:30 well don't worry that's normal
    I was behaving the same while Getting into my flight on 737 max 8 and now it's my favourite flight idk why 🤣🤣🗿

  • @justanaviationguy11
    @justanaviationguy11 Před rokem +1

    The A340 still is a quite welcomed plane because it's a nice difference to all the twin jets nowadays.

  • @konokpoltunlaka5545
    @konokpoltunlaka5545 Před 11 měsíci +1

    11:39 why i luagh with ur face😂😂😂😮‍💨

  • @CantEscape1.5M
    @CantEscape1.5M Před měsícem +1

    *Just watched the Lufthansa Airbus A340 video on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024, at 6:26 PM!!!* ✈️🛩️🛫

  • @Neapolio
    @Neapolio Před rokem +1

    All the homies love Tim

  • @flappyboi38
    @flappyboi38 Před rokem +1

    I had kinda the same feeling with the A220. I went from dislike to love this plane.
    6:44 Swiss International Airlines gives free chocolate too btw (and even water)

  • @FinlandBall227
    @FinlandBall227 Před rokem

    Every other airline: We will scrap our old planes!
    Lufthansa: *how about we keep them*

  • @BabyDino14
    @BabyDino14 Před 9 měsíci

    Fly the A380, Your gonna love it, your gonna say "The A380, AHHHHH!"

  • @yash3758
    @yash3758 Před rokem

    Need more reviews from Tim lol

  • @usernumber10
    @usernumber10 Před rokem

    swiss is always funny in any way

  • @trin162
    @trin162 Před rokem

    How on earth no one in Flight Simulator has produced any high fidelity A340s yet is madness.

  • @AD12235
    @AD12235 Před rokem

    flying pencil with wheels+seats and swiss loves it

  • @dan_skoda_
    @dan_skoda_ Před 7 měsíci +1

    This is what student pilots must feel atc is like

  • @vasilisconstantinides7950
    @vasilisconstantinides7950 Před 5 měsíci

    I think most aviation enthusiasts still have a soft spot for the A340-300, even though we love to talk major shit about it