Flying the World’s Last Airbus A340-500 - Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL)
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The Airbus A340-500 is a very rare airplane. Only 34 were built and delivered. There is only 1 airline that you can still fly on it and that’s Azerbaijan Airlines.
This video shows you my flight onboard Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) A340-500 from Dubai to Baku in 2016. It also tells you the current route and how to fly on the last A340-500.
6 years later, I flew on Azerbaijan Airlines A320 from Dubai to Baku again. Find out the seat, service and meal onboard AZAL. I also included some sights from Baku.
Stunning architecture in Baku. I agree with you Sam, the Airbus A340-500 is one of the best looking airplanes.
Yes indeed
Have not been to Baku and will love to travel there to see the place. The Azerbaijan airline looks comfortable and service attentive.
It's one of the most expensive airlines in the world
What a beautiful livery. The A340-500 was always a beautiful aircraft.
So sad that it's a dying breed now
Well some poeple say its the worlds most unlucky aircraft:/
I find the Boeing 777s, 787s, and Airbus A380s, A350s more beautiful than this!
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Sam in Ázerbájdžán: "What is a language in Ázerbájdžán?" staff: "Ázerbájdžán" 😂😂😂😂 Epic
Well done, Baku.
My lovely A340-500! 😍 Azerbaijan Airlines have a 2 aircraft’s of this model. Karabakh and Nakhchivan. I flight too much with those “kids” 😅❤️🔥
Yes, I had flown on a A340 from Colombo to TVM in Dec. 2011.
It was super and I cherish that all my life.
Nice.. beautiful Azerbaijan... can't wait to visit ....❤️👍🇦🇿
Thanks ❤️🇦🇿🙏
i flew on one back when i didn’t have a lot of interest in planes, but my friend who was already really interested was really excited to be on an a340-500, i can’t recall a lot about the flight since it was many years ago, but i remember it being really comfortable
I’ve done Dubai to Mebourne on Emirates 340-500 back in 2005 - amazing experience to be seating as a couple with only two seats on the window side :)
Gorgeous Sam. We love Azerbaijan from Israel and the USA. I hope to soon see a Los Angeles - Baku direct flight.
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First and only time I flew in the A340 was from Seattle to Copenhagen. It was a wonderful plane as is your vids. Thanks for the memories Sam!
Long Live Azerbaijan.
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I used to fly the A340-500 (and -600) for Etihad. Wonderful aircraft...a real delight to fly.
7:49 Azerbaijan is an independent state, we have our own language, we teach children English, not Russian. Azerbaijan has two languages, Azerbaijani and English.
Sam, I was lucky to fly on Thai A340-500 on a non-stop from BKK to JFK roughly 11-12yrs ago! 18hrs airborne. Thai had slanted beds then in biz and I couldn't sleep for more than 3-4hrs at a time and after 3 sleep attempts, 3 meals and 3 movies I remember a rather unique moment of flying in biz class and wishing to land. LOL. Looking back at that flight I do treasure it because not only this was the longest non-stop flight I've been on in my 27+yrs of commercial flying, but also the only flight on an A340-500. Thank you for this and all of your videos!
Wonderful life you are having Sam.
What a elegant aircraft, Airbus A340-500 is my favorite aircraft because it has many destinations and I love the aircraft itself.
NOTHING BEATS THE LOOK OF 4 ENGINES AIRCRAFT 👍👍👍
I have flight with an A340-600 with Iberia, from Madrid to New York, its a 4 engine plane too, and very similar to the 340-500. Nowadays that plane is out of service (for Iberia at least). Incredible airplane, so beatiful.
Really good food and nice service!
Hi Sam. Flew Emirates 340-500, Dubai to Sydney non stop, around 13 hours. That was a long time ago, back at 2005 December. I remember that aircraft was just 2 month old, newly delivered to Emirates back then. Had a great and experienced flight though, still gives me chills when I remember this. Greetings from Rhodes Greece.
Not flow the 500 but have flown A340-600 when Virgin Atlantic used to operate on their LHR-LAX service. I've only flown once on this model and was really impressed, such a long fuselage and remember walking up and down the aisles thinking it was huge. It was a very comfortable plane and was quite distinctive and one of my favourite looking planes. It's a shame we rarely see them anymore.
I love all of your videos and especially when you find rarities like these: the last model flying, etc
Have flown this one time the A340 Lufthansa was the carrier from Frankfurt to Boston and I remember the wonderful twin engine plane that had a unique bar and snack counter towards the rear end and even had a plight of stairs to the restrooms. Food served was ok but the airplane experience was good. Thanks Sam it's amazing how you remember your old trips! 😊
340 a twin engine? you might be remembering wrong here
The A340 is one of the most beautiful planes to ever hit the sky. I was lucky to fly on her. It was an A340 300 operated by Philippines Airlines. Those CFM56-5 engines were awesome at takeoff.
In my opinion the 747 is one of the most beautiful aircraft but the a340 is cool too
Flew on the A340-500 once on THAI, from KUL to BKK way back in 2008. Due to some technical issue with the A330, the which caused flight delays. Got upgraded to premium economy. That was the only time I got to experience a A340-500 or an A340. An experience to remember.
What a great flight and an amazing video.
Great to see you!!! Awesome video! Happy that you've shown some of the city of Baku and how the beautiful and modern architecture span across the city! Thanks and cheers!!
Excellent talk about airlines and alot of tips about sitting and many others points.thank you.
Great video salutes from Juncos, Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
Always enjoy your video.
Oh, thanks, Sam. I was just listening to a A346 video and thought about Air Canada's A345 back in the days and then your video showed up!
What a beautiful air craft lovely 😍
I traveled with A340-500 only once very long time ago, which was from Auckland to Sydney by Emirates. I can say it was a fantastic flight. I have traveled a lot of times on a A340-300 by Cathay Pacific. Overall for A340, I loved it!! ❤️
Welcome back, Sam!!! Always good to have you here!!!!
"When I was still slim" you still look good Sam. Your personality plays a big part in that. Great work!
Nice looking flight, cabin crew and food and drink.
A340-500 is such a beauty ✨
Always the best insight I love what u do
Great to see a bar on board and so much food!
great livery - one of the best around
Great vlog as always Sam! First time a flew an A340 was in May 1994. ATL-FRA. I think LH just started flying the 340 6 month prior. If you watch a video here on YT an Arik Air flown by High Fly LOS-LHR then the portogese captain tells us about this bad to bone -500 that Kingfisher had on order. It is an insane cool plane. Be safe!
I like how you have old footage that you have not shown us yet , keep up that great work and surprise of your past Sam ,
great video sam
6:03 "This is snack 🙄" I'm literally crying 😂
Sam as always interesting vlog
Great job Sam !
Hermoso viaje. Veo que la pasaste muy bien. Qué rico comer bastante en el avión.
Beautiful video.....
Nice aviation report.
Airbus A340-500 is such a beautiful plane! I often see it taking off from my local airport. Didn’t know this model is so rare. Also liked the review of the cabin. It looks really beautiful and stylish. It doesn’t even seem that old. Thanks for another magnificent video Sam 👍
You're lucky to see it from your local airport. It is super rare nowadays.
What a great service of that aircraft and staff
Sam our favorite Hong Konger!!!!!!!! Gorgeous travels.
The aircraft is magnificent, and awesome. thank you sam for your wonderful videos :)) it really makes my day! ur videos are the definition of perfect, and you're very good at what u do :) keep up the great work sam!! i will always be your supporter 😇😇☺stay safe!!
Beautiful aircraft. I flew an EK jet once out of DXB to JFK in 2006. Second time was flying Etihad in 2008, SYD through to JFK and back. So a total of 5 flights on an A340-500 🙂
Very nice Sam🙂.
I loved the video, especially the food part😅
I’ve never learned about this country but I will now. The flight crew seems awesome!
We are so lucky to have Sam sharing these amazing experiences. Another fantastic video. Just thanks a lot for doing it.
I always loved the A340, having flown it many times on CX and AC.
I remember the other video you flew on this A340, what a nice trip!
Really enjoyed that Sam - ereally enjoyed that look at a plane that I have never flown in, and probably never will. Seems like the service was good too, so that makes it really worthwhile 🙂
Didn't know baku was that advanced thank u sam
It always saddens me to see so many beautiful aircraft, like the magnificent A340, thrown on the scrap heap due to economics. I remember seeing my first A340. Scratched my head and thought it was an extended Boeing 707. Thanks again Sam, love the channel.
Great video Sam. How beautiful is the A340-500?! I may just take a day trip so I can fly on this plane.
super cool vidéo sam chui 💯🤝💪
Good video sam! I wish the a340 didnt retire.😢
I enjoyed the Emirates A340-500 several times in F on the way to Australia and then on to New Zealand in the mid 2000s. At the time, it was the only way to fly from ME to Eastern Australia without a stop. This was also the first aircraft with their First Class Suite: their old F was lazy boy recliners. This F suite was a true step change in F travel, paving the way for other carriers to up their game. In some ways, particularly in terms of seat comfort, Ii still prefer this seat compared to their new "Game Changer" now installed on a few 777s.
Every time I see in the video the nice meal on the airplane I get hungry and I move my hand to the screen to grab it ! 😉😁😊
Very Good video sam
Yes I flew in A 340 500 from Sydney to Bangkok back in 2013 .It was really great to fly with this plane
awesome video
Best looking Airbus. Best channel on CZcams. Chris
What a great flight we all like your videos Sam ji thank you very much
I once flew this plane. And I am telling you, barely any turbulence and smooth landing! The food was awesome, and even Economy class was so comfy! 10/10 experience; I’ll never forget that memory.
I must say that’s the best looking crew that I have seen on all your videos so far.
The one who gave him the "snack" is my favorite
Most beautiful aircraft ever exist!
This is great, would love to fly them one day! 😍
I flew the A340-500 from Abu Dhabi to Los Angeles on Etihad Airways it was a very good journey I really loved the A340 probably the best flight of my life
Super awesome, I flew A340 -500 ,Sri Lanka to Singapore since June 2009,round trip ,srilankan airline.
My favorite livery 😍😍 and colour scheme 😍
Flew in one of these AZAL planes - Baku to Dubai a few years back, it was such a smooth jour journey. Even toilet is larger amd has a window 😍
The First class cabin and the Onboard bar reminds of an Arik air A340-500 (CS-TFW) which is currently grounded in Lagos's Murtala Mohammed international airport i miss the big beauty it was the first A340 of Nigeria before Azman air started operating the a340-600 that was originally operated by Virgin atlantic, but great video sam hope to keep up the good work!
huge fan
Beautiful bird ❤️
Wow the town is amazing
Looking back now, I'm lucky to have flown on one of these rare beauties. I flew Thai from Oslo to Bangkok. The economy class on Thai's 340-500 should be standard on all planes, same as most airlines offer in premium economy today. I also flew the 340-600 with thai, also s cool plane.
I did fly with Thai, BKK-JFK...loved it!!!
Hi Sam and hi guys. Flew on january 2019, Virgin Atlantic A 340 (500? Maybe 600?) from JFK to Heathrow. Nice and quiet flight, my first and maybe last in a A340.
Azal one of best😍
I flew from YYZ-YUL-ATH many years ago on Olympic Airways' A340-500... I even have a model airplane of it! Sadly, the route doesn't exist anymore (Not sure if they still have that aircraft in their fleet)... but that was one of my favourite aircrafts ever! Legendary...
How can they have it when this airline in sams video is the last operator of public service, some mothers do have them
@@scoobydo446 must be a -400 then...
Hi Sam. Welcome to Baku🤚🏻
I really Like The AirBus 340-500, it’s a gorgeous plane , with 4 engines, it’s a top notch plane , 🔥 will miss this monster :( thanks sam for sharing your experience
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Thanks a zillion sir, the 340's are both crew and passenger friendly aircrafts,they are very suave, Azerbaijan airlines services are lovely and their flight attendants are passionate about their jobs
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The good old days flying the A340, that was my favorite airbus! I Flew the 346, so spacious! I really miss the downstairs private lavatories, wish they made the lavatories that way! I flew Iberias 346s, and Virgin.
I love the 340. A very unique and easily identifiable plane. Very beautiful plane.
I live out in the northwest Philly burbs, at the beginning of Left Downwind for Runway 27R at PHL. BA used to fly 340s from Heathrow to PHL. I would literally pull into a parking lot if I saw a 340 in the pattern for PHL. I consider the 340 to be the most beautiful modern airliner.