What REALLY Happens to Inflight Blankets? How Airlines Work Part 1

[@brenl5727]

As an airline crew member I am so happy you did this Dennis! So passengers understand what is going on behind the scenes…. Can’t wait for you to do the video about the prepping we the crew have to do before the flight starts or even after passengers disembark! Keep up the good work….en helemaal toppie wat je doet 😀

[@Roxjetlagged]

Why in dutch? Isnt he Australian

[@brenl5727]

@@Roxjetlagged with a Dutch background!

[@chairlesnicol672]

@@Roxjetlagged Yeah supposed to say And have a good day Mate!" Lol

[@charlenelazare7598]

I have a new level of respect for crew members both on land and in the air. You are doing an amazing job. THANK YOU

[@brenl5727]

@@charlenelazare7598 thank you. 🙏🏽

[@Monte1985Cristo]

So much more informative than all those 'behind the scenes' airport TV shows. Thanks Dennis! Safe travels.

[@RajKoona]

Agree.

[@johnsim3722]

Must be one of your best videos ever! And you already set a high standard. Fantastic to see the logistics of how they turn around an aircraft and the work that goes on to firstly, reuse unused stock, but also to refresh an aircraft.

[@DennisBunnikTravels]

Thanks John the team there were so proud of the stuff they do and so keen to show me.

[@rduffy9948]

What an eye opener! So many people that we never think about behind the scenes, that make flying so much better. Thank you and Qatar, for showing us. I will appreciate everything so much more now. Stay safe.

[@byteme9718]

Like you I'd also believed it was all due to magic.

[@diannaboyd7876]

This was surprisingly interesting. I was impressed by the calm and quiet way all the employees were working together. Thank you Dennis, and many thanks to Qatar Air for showing us the behind the scenes activities involved in making a flight comfortable. It's incredible how organized they were!

[@marcoboriello1281]

So nostalgic ! I worked for QR as cabin crew for 5 years and seeing that walk to the bus at the end of the flight is so relaxing. One thing I always wondered how passengers dare to throw garbage on the ground and under the seats, people do not do that even in the streets so imagine in a shared environment. You make those poor cleaners bending to clean your trash left in some very inaccessible areas. Same goes for blankets, they find them nicely arranged on their seat and they leave them stuck under the seat. Many cleaners in Qatar get terminated just because they forgot to clean some invisible mess left by some passengers and QR policy has no mercy. Fly safe and yes you paid for a ticket but please behave and be civilised.

[@Roxjetlagged]

Well said! Education is needed on this

[@leoniestrauss9392]

So true - my question always is, even in hotels etc, do those people also leave their homes in such a mess? Why not leave the place the way you would like to find it? Neat and tidy (will make it easier for cleaners to clean)

[@francismcdonnell753]

Their treatment of crews & general staff is why I won’t fly them. Plus if you are a government company & money is no object it’s unfair to compare airlines that have to rely solely on making profits.

[@Andygarrett357]

@@francismcdonnell753 And I would add, if you are a government run airline you should be great to your employees, particularly since you import so many instead of making your own citizens work.

[@nickislade5533]

I would never leave rubbish or blankets on the floor at home and would also not do so on a air plane, i cannot believe others do so but there it is

[@davidcole333]

I've worked for over 25 years in warehousing and logistics, the scale of that operation is mind blowing. I commend them on a job very well done.

[@AnoJanJan]

Exactly what I was thinking

[@sfb7247]

Dennis is legit now! Here’s hoping that Changi let you in behind the scenes!

[@staceygrahame2504]

Wow - what an opportunity, they really rolled out the red carpet for you! You can also tell by the way they talked about the process, that some of them are so proud of what they’re doing too. It’s a rare chance for people to see exactly how much goes into prepping for a flight and I think if more people saw this process, they’d be more appreciative and respectful of the staff and the ticket in their hand! I couldn’t believe how many people were on board the flight once it was deplaned - all the cleaners, engineers, stock handlers….. unless someone has worked in a confined space, they will never be able to appreciate just how much skill and fine tuning it takes for all those people to be able to work in sync and like clockwork. That’s some expert level organisation right there! Thanks for giving us a fascinating insight. It’s so cool to see the part that is usually kept behind closed doors. So many hard working staff. Was great to hear about the sustainability projects too. I like it when I hear that airlines donate their unused goods etc to charities and people in need. I’ve never flown with Qatar Airways before, but I hope to do so one day.

[@Freeuniverse777]

In 2021, when Qantas let go of their almost 2k ground staff, my wife was the last ground crew who left, made sure her team and last plane was looked after. She is one of the hardest worker I know because of her hard work, we were able to enjoy travel perks and have seen the world. ❤

[@NafisaLondon]

A real man wouldn’t allow his wife to work so hard and enjoy the perks off her hard work.

[@lienbijs1205]

​@@NafisaLondon That doesn't have to do with being a real man, but is has to do with choices, culture and circumstances. My mom also worked for the luxury things like our boat and for the holidays. Without my mothers job we shouldn't have a boat and cheaper holidays. It is very normal to both earn money in many countries. Nowadays it is in the Netherlands not anymore for luxury but really neccesary that couples both have a job in order to be able to buy a house.

[@bibingkamasarap]

Hats off to all the service crew members working efficiently behind the scene, truly admire & appreciate your hardwork, Fantastic video.

[@MlAbdulBaqi]

I wonder how much they salary is

[@ankitsharma-xz6ch]

You are the only youtube whose videos I like even before watching it. That's the level of trust I have in them and they never disappoint at all.

[@beaubritton2125]

One of the most interesting videos I have seen about the airlines. Good job Qatar Airlines. I am blown away.

[@littleraeofsunshine]

THANK YOU for highlighting the catering crews!!! They were always the hardest working, most reliable staff I worked with at AUH and deserved soooooooo much more recognition and love than they ever got. Due to mechanical failure, we had to transfer and completely loaded A380 once--only took catering 10 min to unload the current plane, drive down two gates, and get it all reloaded in the working aircraft. Amazing memories with great guys.

[@oliishwariprasad8784]

Hi

[@unkermus7581]

So much work behind the scene in preparing an aircraft for another takeoff. Yes you are indeed privileged having the access to have a first glance of the orderly preparation going on. Thank you Dennis for this great video.

[@jay_jay249]

Major kudos to Qacc such a wonderful experience to be part of the behind the scenes...QATAR AIRWAYS TO THE WORLD..BIG UP

[@troytravels]

Literally the first video of yours I’ve seen. Instant subscribe! Truly one of the most fascinating videos I’ve seen in a long time. Thanks for showing the heroes behind the scenes! Continued safe travels!

[@deansmith3056]

Thanks Dennis. Probably the most enjoyable video of yours that I've seen. Genuinely informative whilst entertaining. Well done 🍷

[@carolinelane9599]

This was just amazing Dennis. The logistics of it all is just mind blowing. I couldnt believe how many staff there were working behind the scene to make sure we have everything we need on our flights. Truly impressive. Thanks to you and Qatar for sharing.

[@johnattersley2135]

Thanks for sharing the “behind the scenes” look at how the logistics of a flight comes together. Most travellers don’t even give a thought to how hard those “out of sight” work to provide the level of service we come to expect. I am sure the charities who receive the items that Qatar donates appreciate that those items don’t just become landfill. Excellent report Dennis this adds another level to the flight experience reports.

[@lynyarwood7977]

Brilliant video, as I was involved in designing a towel folder used in the video it was interesting to see it used for air flight blankets. Thanks for the insite to how it all works.

[@DSingh4809]

Major kudos and gratitude towards the landside professionals that keep the entire airline industry going.

[@MrButtonpresser]

I've flown long-haul for over 40 years and I've always been interested in this process. Thanks for a great video behind the scenes.

[@lovelive8262]

Qatar Airways, im really sorry that i stoled two blankets 2 years ago. I still enjoy till today. Every night and day when i sleep i feel that im inside the Qatar Airways. It's amazing experience.

[@serenaardani8576]

😂😂😂😂😂😅

[@autumn007]

I didn't know there's so much going on behind the scenes!! These employees deserve a lot more recognition! Thank you so much for providing this! I was going back and forth between Qatar and Turkish airlines, but I'm gonna book with Qatar for my September trip instead. It seems they just take better care of the behind the scenes and even their passengers. ❤

[@kayew79]

Just like a duck on a pond, we only see the graceful gliding on the surface not the legs working so hard. This video really shows the amazing precison that goes into the world of air travel. Thank you 👍

[@frausmithy]

You outdid yourself this time Dennis! Best 'behind the scenes' video ever. I have flown Qsuite many times and am always impressed - but to see the attention to detail that goes on to produce the level of quality that Qatar provides, what a treat. Thanks so much.

[@DennisBunnikTravels]

Thank you so much, really appreciate the support.

[@eliasarmond]

I've always appreciated waiters and restaurant staff as I had spent many years working in it when I was young. So it's something I always appreciated. This video gave my airline appreciation a few further ticks of appreciation. Rarely complained before and unlikely to irrationally do so (not that I ever did anyway). Thanks for the video and insight. Much appreciated. Elias

[@andremp03]

Thanks for the video Dennis. There's been similar 'behind the scenes' videos done before when it comes to airline catering, but I feel yours was much more in-depth, especially on the logistics side. I'm glad they re-use, unused/clean items from service rather it being completely discarded.

[@DennisBunnikTravels]

Thank you, I was impressed too that they reuse all the unused stuff on board.

[@virginislandsguy1885]

Never really thought about what happens behind the scenes when a plane parks but this was a very informative tour! Thank you DBT! 👍

[@Geezimac]

Nothing makes my day more than hearing that opening theme music… great work as always

[@supergran62]

Thank you Dennis. Hubby and I thoroughly enjoyed watching this. You also settled a few of those stupid “beware of this on your flight” rumors, like ‘the blankets are never watched’.

[@suemann5142]

23:23 I agree. I have always been anxious about the cleanliness of the blankets and pillows. I heard all of the same rumours. It's reassuring.

[@linelafrance2937]

Bring a lot of souvenirs. I used to work at the airport for 12years. Every minutes counts. Thank you

[@horus808]

Kudos to all these cleaners! We really appreciate your service

[@walkermangum56]

Brilliant video Dennis. That was an incredible operation. Thanks for bringing us along as always

[@BensonNyasae]

Wow! I never imagined so much goes on behind the scenes. Thank you Qatar Airways for giving access.

[@jokerface20]

The most informative airline video I've ever watched, such a great in-depth view of how airlines run that I haven't seen before. Incredible!

[@sebastianwilcox333]

This was really enlightening. I’m flying business class from Manchester to Bengaluru via Doha at the end of April and now I know how that flight will be prepared. Great stuff!

[@AdrianJCox82]

Really great look at the operation involved in getting the flight all together. Great video

[@scotishtaffy]

Brings back so many happy memories working at British Airways Catering Centre at London Gatwick. It is a fascinating and complex organisation and you either love it or hate it, because it is so continuous and never ending. Great report Dennis and an eye opener for passengers.

[@pomrobpomrob3938]

A completely different type of review/infomercial. enjoyed every minute.

[@lisasutherland-fraser4479]

AWESOME!!! Thanks Dennis. This was on another level. Love seeing behind the scenes. So impressive. The organisation is incredible. Congrats on such a brilliant video. Xxx

[@tariareynolds9130]

Thank you for sharing this amazing behind the scenes vantage point!

[@DaBahoo]

Fantastic work Dennis, I have been watching aviation based content for quite a while and this is honestly one the greatest ones I have watched. Really up there with Sam Chui's insight based work.

[@chrismainland9691]

Great video. I was lucky maybe 10 or 15 years ago to get a tour of the SATS catering facility near Changi airport. Served 38 airlines as I recall. I don't recall many details (we had to don certain gear, and go through some sort of cleansing process) but I do recall one airline (I think it was Etihad) required it's First Class cutlery to be hand polished rather than just machine-done like all the others, so there was a person solely dedicated to doing this. Such logistics going on behind the scenes. Oh, and we had a lunch (on the ground) provided by SATS that far exceeded in quality anything you would eat in the sky.

[@stewartgrant7724]

Thank you for another great video I never realised all the hard work that goes into preparing a flight considering they only have a short time in which to do this and everybody each knows what there jobs are.

[@richardmacdonald268]

Wow, a fascinating insight into something we all take for granted. Thank you so much for your passion, it has inspired us possibly to upgrade, just so we can experience those folded duvets!

[@ugranberg]

Always love the interesing content of your videos. You go beyond what a lot of others do. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.

[@sir_anders]

Great work on the all parts here, script, filming and of course editing. Sure you had plenty of raw materials and it was excellent done! cheers! I have seen a number of threads online that QR is going downhill but I think they have always had a consistent product. There where some hiccups when they reinstated the A380 and first class as flight attendants had not severed first in years, but apart from that very consistent.

[@ZubairKhan-vs8fe]

This process is just unbelievable. It's a massive factory. Thank you so much for this video

[@jcaam8094]

By far your best video so far and they are all extremely good.

[@barbkeen1221]

You just took me back to the 80's when I used to work for Marriott Corp. Catering at IAD. Our building wasn't as big but we were always on a strict time schedule and it was very stressful if something didn't go correctly. I'd guide the driver up to the plane then we catered the plane just like you showed and we even catered an Aeroflot one time and I got to see the BA's Concorde jet take off! For me, since I love airplanes it was the perfect job. Thank you for showing how a bigger operation works and bringing back good memories! I've subbed to your channel because you definitely deserve more subscribers!

[@kymmoulds]

So very different to your usual videos but oh so very interesting. Thanks for taking the time to make it and a BIG thumbs up.

[@paulrise5284]

Mate, you have outdone yourself on this one, just superb.

[@SSLADDEN]

Excellent video Dennis - Great footage and commentary. Looking forward to your next BTS upload!

[@philipguacci6452]

Thank you Dennis and a very big Thank you to Qatar for allowing us to see this efficient operation. Just wow. Cheers.

[@devilsadvocate1218]

Brilliant video Dennis, good to see you showing the unglamorous side of the airline experience

[@MrPaulie1456]

Ripper mate. Fantastic insight. Thanks

[@sangeetapatnaik]

I am so grateful to you for showing behind the scene for our flights. I hope every airline we take maintains this kind of clean & quality standard but I am so humbled seeing the amount of effort that is being put by everyone. Airline industry is massive. Thank you again.

[@The-KimP]

That was so interesting, thank you! You just don't realise the logistics of it all until you view a video like this. I am lucky to have visited Adelaide and it's such a lovely city and also the surrounding areas. I hope to fly to Australia again one day.

[@kevincrouch2732]

Brilliant vlog Dennis - thanks for sharing what important work goes on behind the - Kevin & Cyndy UK

[@kevincrouch2732]

scenes

[@gordonmckean1159]

Excellent video Dennis, Qatar are exceptionally good at assisted transfers at Doha, they seamlessly transfer you to the lounge and then onto your next flight

[@GregSmith803]

Fantastic behind the scenes Experience! Thank you for sharing :) Your Journey Continues

[@MrDoobee1]

A very informative insight of the behind the scene operations. Many thanks Dennis

[@mathew4074]

OMDSS I actually work there!! At QACC and NGL it's a whole lot of operations that go on over there to ensure the smooth and seamless running of Qatar Airways services. Beautiful stuff mahn 🙌🏾.

[@johanvdmerwe8598]

Incredibly interesting - answered a lot of the questions I had about airlines preparation work behind the scenes. Thank you very much Dennis and Qatar!

[@Enlightenment246]

Mind boggling, thank you for sharing this info, very interesting.

[@jamesodowd7063]

Fantastic video I love the behind the scenes

[@DennisBunnikTravels]

Thanks James, appreciate the support.

[@projectleadershipinstitute]

Amazing! Excellent job with the editing and awesome attention to detail Dennis!

[@stevenmaxon5101]

I have worked in the Middle East for over 10 years and agree that Qatar is the best Business Class in the world. An amazing video on the internal operations for a First Class airlines. Well done!

[@denisedonnelly5782]

Fabulous behind the scenes Dennis so much respect for the teams that go unseen behind every great flight. Truly enjoy your videos very informative happy travels ✈️✈️✈️😘😘😘

[@g00nther]

Genuinely fantastic video. I love seeing these behind the scenes vids. So much has to be done to keep things running smoothly that we, as passengers, are oblivious to. Great to get an appreciation of this. Thanks a lot!

[@cdt996]

I’m going to be flying on Qatar for the first time next month. Amazing to see what goes on behind the scene to make it all happen! Thank you for making such a great informative video!

[@laurasmith9909]

I have always wondered what goes on behind the scenes when it comes to unloading and reloading the airplanes. Thanks for sharing this video. Can’t wait to fly with Qatar this year.😊

[@DarrenFlemingAus]

OMG! Mind-blowing stuff!!! Thanks for that tour - so envious!

[@benwilson9150]

What an amazing operation! I have done behind the scenes tours on cruise ships and still the most amazing place you visit on these is the laundry, what it can do, the numbers that go through it and the technology used in them is AMAZING! And thus one looked much the same.

[@uzmaijaz7821]

Respected Brother!Please accept my deepest gratitude for uploading such an informative, excellent and enjoyable course video! I have never seen such an excellent video in my life!

[@geraldinegaynor1360]

This was so good Dennis, I watched it three times.

[@okcantbelieveit294]

One of the best videos on you tube ever! We fly but with little, if any, knowledge of how things work?

[@safetyamsv3515]

Definitely your best video ever... great to see behind the scenes on my favourite airline...! I'll never complain again when something is not available on board :)

[@YohanMEL]

Love this! Thanks for sharing Dennis! It will give people a moment to appreciate what is usually taken for granted.

[@kiwisunshine9631]

Oh wow. that was really interesting! What a marathon effort to get everything washed, dried, folded, etc, and back on to the right plane. I have always wanted to know how they cleaned everything after a flight, now I know! Much appreciation to everyone involved! Many thanks for a great informative video - enjoy your next flight!!

[@kiwijohn3347]

Wow! That was enlightening. We take so much for granted. Well done to all the people involved. Without you, we are nothing.

[@Peakviewretreat]

Wow fascinating, loved this, looking forward to more behind the scenes.

[@killerqueen9298]

Awesome video, Dennis. Extremely envious of you as I love to see how things work. Keep up the great work😊

[@KadvaKorp]

What an eye-opener! Nobody has ever given us a look at the backend like this. Well done, mate 👏👏

[@HCZHWorld]

Excellent video. Super….. Behind the flights…… lot of hard work..

[@dchfoong]

This was a superb video! Thank you to all the catering and service crew behind the scenes for what you do!

[@paulam408]

Enjoyed the behind the scenes video. As a big-time recycling advocate, I'm glad to see they recycle all the plastic bottles, etc. Very informative. Thanks!

[@ryanfrisby7389]

This is a very well done video Dennis!😸

[@jocee569]

Incredible video. Thanks so much for sharing and congrats on getting such amazing access. Really informative and gives a great insight to just how many people are involved in making a flight work for the humble passenger.

[@dennissasu8121]

Wow nice Video Dennis, next time do what goes behind the scenes at the maintenance department.

[@AustralianConsultancy]

A unique video Dennis! Absolutely love it.

[@LanaPallenberg]

Wow , I have always wondered about what goes on behind the scenes , amazing Dennis ...thank you for this insightful video .

[@BaMb1N079]

Aweseome they let you do this. I've never seen a documentary of the Qatar operation, just Emirates, LH...! The one thing that was missing: the Headphones :-).

[@kingcasino5884]

That was brilliant dennis.a hell of a logistical dance.,but appreciate it we get on a Qatar or any other flight.going to Doha in November..... business class of course.stay safe Dennis.👍

[@ricocarlier]

This is one of the coolest backstage aviation videos I’ve seen!!

[@pauljoshua768]

One of the best videos ever!! I have always wanted to know the behind the scenes and this was so interesting. Thanks again!! Looking forward to the next vid!!

[@mqelisiclaudiussibanda-wk9tg]

Oh so the blankets are not for keeps, they would have stopped me at the door "sir the blankets stays behind" 😂😂😂 very informative video..😊

[@Steve-hc5sw]

Great video as always Dennis.