🇦🇺$2,000 Ultimate Day Trip to ANTARCTICA on Qantas Airways | Brisbane - Antarctica

[@kugastravel5180]

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[@tdb7992]

These flights also raise a lot of money for Mawson's Huts, which were erected in 1911 by an Australian exploration team. They are very historic and are very famous amongst Australians. During these flights, the people working at one of the Australian research bases down there often come out and wave at the plane.

[@Dawn_LR]

Ty! I learned yet again something new today! 💋☺️🙋🏻‍♀️🇨🇦

[@AmbientWalking]

Time moves slowly when I'm on the go with you. There's something about letting the images and sound wash over my mind. It's so relaxing! Thanks for this!

[@edwardrodgers9383]

I took a QANTAS scenic flight of Antactica on the 18th of February 1979 on Boeing 747; it was spectacular. I had recently turned twenty-five, and it was my first flight.🛫That was forty-five years ago - how time gets away. I'm an old man of seventy-years now.🤔 ...... and it cost me $200!😂

[@gecko-sb1kp]

Spring chicken you are. I'm finally going on 9 February 2025. I had the opportunity to do it on a 747 back in January 1997. The flight was actually on my birthday, Jan 20. And I passed it up. I've regretted that. I decided to do it a few years ago but couldn't because I wasn't vaccinated. But I'm booked on now. And mine is a Sunday flight as well. Flying with me will be unopened letters and first day covers cancelled at Australian Antarctic Territory research stations from the 50's and 60's and sent to Australia. I'll be flying them over Antarctica again for the first time in 70 years...

[@Bluerose888]

If I was on that flight, I would be so involved of what I was seeing I would forget to film. You did a great job, thank you.

[@desireeclark1503]

Wow that was beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@beverlybalfe115]

It was fantastic!!

[@patrickwong4824]

Congratulations on such an epic adventure. Thank you for letting us enjoy your adventure with you.

[@yourdailyfakefriend]

Everytime I watch Kuga's vlog 🥲 Kuga: Everyone clap! Me: 👏🏼👏🏼

[@beverlybalfe115]

I know, I was all, "I'm clapping! I'm clapping!" 😅

[@johanna7254]

What an incredible experience! Thanks for taking us along, Kuga!

[@ms.lindsey4414]

Wow! Great view! Thank you for the video!

[@rezaalan3991]

What a great flight and experience. I think this is my second time watching flight to Antarctica, this time just flying above it without landing. The duration of flight feels like International flight to be honest. The view is definitely breathtaking.

[@susiefarkas2079]

So cool! Thank you for taking us on this journey of a lifetime.

[@Uncle-Duncan-Shack]

Sometimes inter continental flights in the southern hemisphere make use of jet streams over the Antarctic for improved economy by flying south and one gets to see the ice if the flight is during southern hemisphere summer, quite a treat. Thanks for sharing, glad you got to enjoy that special trip.

[@karmatraining]

Yes I've been on BNE -> ORT and seen the ice once, it was incredible

[@BizByte]

Thank you for sharing this interesting journey. Never knew there is such a flight from Qantas. Sugoi!!!

[@WilliamHenryAlbert]

fantastic video, and so well presented. Thank you for taking us with you on this epic adventure. Have liked and subscribed!

[@kugastravel5180]

Thanks for watching! Don't forget to watch the other Australian videos on my channel as well👍

[@jacqudace]

Fascinating!

[@kugastravel5180]

Thank you!🤝

[@ravenlb]

This was breathtaking! Thank you!

[@franciscawrites8972]

That was amazing....what you just shared has me reevaluating my past travel choices. Wow., yeah.

[@jfs78]

What a incredible journey. I envy your opportunity to do so, but am so delighted to join you here on it....Thank you.

[@Nae395]

Hi Kuga, Qantas until recently used the 747 for these Antartica flights. Thanks for Sharing.

[@kikibzh4262]

Thank you for this great video. I’m not sure I want to do this kind of flight, but very nice that it exists and a great thanks for sharing it. You’re very lucky to participate to one.. Btw, thanks for all your videos, i rarely comment but always a pleasure to watch them.

[@kikifotinou232]

Hi from Veria Greece, love watching your video's. Thanks for taking us along with you. 😍😍😍

[@bookwormfaith]

oh wow! That's amazing!

[@KatelynsAdventures707]

You had an awesome experience Kuga, I’ve always wanted to do that flight, now I might just have to. Loving your channel. Arigato Gozimasu 🧊 ❄️💙

[@BoBurson]

Hi, Kuga. I have been enjoying your videos for years but this is my first comment of any length. I love catching a glimpse of whatever stylish wristwatch you are wearing. I for one would enjoy it if you gave us a little “wristwatch check” in your voyages to show us what you are wearing. Seems like it wouldn’t be out of place if it was a time stamp for departure or arrival time, etc. Happy travels. -Bo

[@matthewharty6531]

amazing Kuga, didn't even realise this was a thing

[@huberina2968]

Amazing. I enjoyed the video, thanks for showing us your journey.... ♥️

[@nitelotus]

Thank you so much for taking us with you!

[@virginianemith]

What a fantastic journey, thanks for taking us along.

[@Charlie1776_]

Amazing, so good!

[@tomburns7544]

SO COOL!!! Thank you, Kuga!

[@zantetsuken4210]

Amazing ! Thanks Kuga

[@VickiBagster]

Glade you came to my home town of Brisbane for a very special flight to Antarctica. I just found your travel sight on KZbin and I am enjoying catching you on your trip around the world hope you enjoyed your flight and will come back to Brisbane for more long trips from our City

[@terraincognita2221]

Most interesting video I've seen in a long time. Thank you!

[@salloom1949]

I like your footnotes throughout. Very informative. Thank you.

[@RoulinBrooks]

Wow. I didn't even know there was such a flight. Really amazing.

[@858493]

ohhh wow what a journey, I didn't know you were even down here again you should a told me might of been able to say Gday, but then im in Melb and you left outta Brisbane, thanks for sharing as always regards Doc

[@pugman99]

Konnichiha dear Kuga! I regret I have not kept up with your travels, I have suffered many unfortunate life experiences. Anyway, I enjoyed your Antarctic flight. I have wanted to do this for many years, but now, I'd have to go first class, because of my health, my legs must be raised all the time now, so economy would cause me terrible problems. Anyway, congratulations on achieving your goal, and thank you very much for showing Antarctica! Cheers, Arigatou gozaimushita justin❤

[@kugastravel5180]

Arigatou gozaimasu!🤝

[@carolinebastow8862]

So wonderful to see you visited my home city, Brisbane. What a fantastic trip.

[@brianx7425]

The base you flew over (at 19:58) is Casey Station. It is the Antarctica base of Australia. You can see it in google maps. I spent some time there a few years back, incredible place and the Aussies were wonderful. (I'm USA) Given that it's an Australian airline, I'm pretty shocked they didn't announce what you were seeing...

[@gecko-sb1kp]

The footage seems to have been edited in a random way and most likely the audio as well. It may have been mentioned on the first pass from the starboard side and lost in editing. The author had certainly not researched what he may get to see prior. Not an easy thing to do I know, given that there are 20 possible flight paths dependent on weather. But by my upcoming flight in February I know I will know every feature down there like I know the craters on the moon. And I'll have with me detailed maps and photos. It may be my one and only time flying over the ice and I'm going to milk every minute dry. Not just for myself but for my new friends I'll be seated near whom I'm yet to meet...

[@samcrabby2050]

that was so kool. thank you for sharing.

[@ohnoflicks]

Wow Kuga I can’t believe you did this!!!👍👍👍

[@LaePitt]

This looked like an amazing trip

[@MrDboydeluxe]

Thanks for the video, usually after watching a Kuga video I’m like… “I want to do that!” This experience? Mehhh.. not so much. Ice view only half the trip, wing view, no penguins, 🐧. If I’m going to Antarctica, I want to be ON Antarctica! One night Glamping with penguins count me in!

[@TheGreatLordDufus]

haha yeah, I get that, I want to go back to the continent while I'm still physically able - it is so expensive though, and the landings are kept short on tourist ships. The flight would still be cool though, a different perspective.

[@JustinWatson23]

yeah given the good seats with decent views on these flights are almost as much as gthe cheapest 10 day tours of Antarctica, i went and did the whole ship cruise down there to see the Penguins. Certainly and experience worth having, but these flights are different, mostly as you see the expanse of the continent from the air. i just don't think they are worth it.

[@legionnairegonk4425]

I hope they had the windows cleaned fully for everyone - inside and out!

[@robertthomson1587]

I did the Antarctic flight ex-Sydney in 2022. It was an absolutely fantastic experience.

[@yolandareyes518]

That was an incredible experience. It’s beautiful.

[@renashort7155]

Awesome video Kuga, thanks for sharing

[@paullenoue8173]

Thanks!

[@kugastravel5180]

Thank you!🤝

[@michaelibk418]

I absolutely envy you for that trip. Going to Antarctica is a life long dream of mine.

[@helene2573]

Merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo, c'est hallucinant 😮

[@Iluthra]

Wow I almost missed this video. I watched the amusement park one and checked your others. This was a unique trip and thanks for sharing.

[@cara9648]

What a treat experience!

[@get2dachoppa249]

Added to the flight list, quick fast. Imagine doing this flight and the FinnAir Incheon-Helsinki North Pole in the same year.

[@ewengillies9826]

This is one awesome adventure I think everyone should do. What a diverse planet we live on. Bushyboy Oz.

[@MiltBrady]

That was Fantastic , Good job

[@rheel6747]

Another great video

[@randymutt1]

While you were looking for penguins, I was looking for merpeople. Great video Kuga!

[@cdbla]

Awesome. Thank you so much.

[@afizi1213]

wauuu you make that video its a super amazing flight from normal country to the coollest continent in world antartica its more cold that winter

[@crystalting3384]

It’s in my bucket list. Thanks for taking us with you Kuga!

[@theparrotrescuer3042]

great trip...thanks kuga

[@TeaganLouise]

Aaay, Brisbane! I hope you enjoyed your stay while there :)

[@luanneevans8397]

Great job, thank you

[@gryhze]

Thank you Kuga for taking me along.

[@Suzicherie7777]

Enjoyed the trip!

[@Schlocks]

Absolutely surreal sites at one point I thought you might enter a glitch and wake up inside of a airplane hanger with the jet inside and the Stargate.

[@gavoussaliasenthilkumar8827]

White desert flight from Cape Town to Antarctica.

[@Olaf-Lingen2023]

An rather interesting Idea for flights. :)

[@Mimimo]

I hope someday I could visit that place too !

[@nnbg8000]

Wow...& wow! Thank you, Kuga san

[@liamhotspur9182]

You guys must be real enthusiasts! It is cool that Qantas offers such a flight.

[@perhapsme988]

Did you have to adjust the time on your watch a few times given Antarctica would span all 24 time zones? No, just kidding .. lol I once flew from HK to Denmark years ago and it was over Siberia and very interesting flight too. Antarctica flight indeed must be very exciting. Thanks for video.

[@Dawn_LR]

Tytyty... Did I say ty?😊 😁🙏🏻🧸🙋🏻‍♀️🇨🇦💋💋💋 I never flew on a plane, helicoptor, ridden a train or been on a huge cruise ship. Thankful you share the experiences with us. I am not well off, so it means alot to me. Ty so much. Hugs and stay healthy!❤

[@aRVeesBlog]

must be a nice experience

[@daniilgusev1104]

Забыли про DC 10, приключений захотелось.

[@user-Aa310]

I'm going this year, 2024!!!! YAY, YAY AND YAY!!!!!🎉

[@Sherrylytical]

Thanks a lot Kuga-san for tagging us along with you on this epic adventure!

[@Ashfaq1999]

Great video 👌

[@REALIST88813]

🙏💐🤗Hi from Russia Thank you so much for this beautiful flight to Antarctica as seen from the airplane.

[@Nae395]

Welcome to Australia

[@michaelhutchinson1713]

Really nice. I felt like I was there!

[@KariOLaine-mt1zv]

Kuga, thank you for an excellent trip report. How was the breakfast wine ? 😂

[@RandysRides]

Love the accents. Ova heeya you see the ice this toyme a yee ah.

[@GARYINLEEDS]

Thanks for sharing, shared.

[@jimmy_flaps]

Ah yes, flying, one of the few occasions besides Christmas day where it's acceptable to wash breakfast down with a wine 😂

[@msinc]

オーストラリアにいつでも戻ってきてください、特にメルボルンへ。

[@lolwutf]

There is a flag of Antarctica exists 🇦🇶 You can proudly set it in title of the video. It's pretty rare imho.

[@ElNomada1]

Amazing 🇦🇶🇦🇺

[@littlemiss_76]

Sweet I didn't know that flight went from Brisbane and Queensland is my home state.

[@dcrom]

Glad you didn't drop any hallucinogens before this one! In your lifetime a lot of what you saw will disappear because of the very tech that enabled you to see this, and, as you say, for us to share with you; so, the irony is thick. But it is an unbelievable human achievement--- that this trip is a real thing these days. Enjoy it while you can, I guess, but.... glad to see the blueberry muffin, and the Club 7 shirt again. Always glad to see anything you do! Arigato beaucoup💙

[@gecko-sb1kp]

If we take a similar flight-path next season, I'm hoping we go a touch beyond 80 degrees south. I want to see the beginning of the Transantarctic Mountains and the Drygolski Ice Tongue. Mt Erebus would be good. And the Ross Ice Shelf. I'm sure it will be an eyeful and a dream come true...

[@pint7333]

What an experience. Amazing. But 15hrs in Economy is brutal. 😄👍🏻

[@sallyslover1724]

AMAZING!! Will u ever stay at one of the camps there?

[@finestliving7580]

Nice flyover. 15 hours round trip for about $1400 (USD). That was quite a trip.

[@cherylsemrau7100]

Brilliant. Did you know there is a cruise from South America to Antartica?

[@JamesSymmonds]

I think that's Casey Station. Australian outpost.

[@beanoyip06]

Next trip is to step foot on it, go on an expedition!

[@SDT493]

I always wonder how long ago Kuga recorded these videos just because how frequent they upload traveling around the world showing us these different experiences.

[@llcspy97]

inspiration ! thanks for the video! maybe you should do a business class next time.