Flying Across BOLIVIA on ECO JET AND BOLIVIANO to La Paz!

[@JoshCahill]

Which South American Airline do you want me to fly next? Let me know 😅

[@LuisGFierro]

Avianca. Begining in July 2024 they are supposed to re-start their Business class service within South America. I live in Toronto, and have been thinking of going to Santiago Chile, if it is any good. Their price is half the price of LATAM/Air Canada, so I am a little apprehensive. Thanks Josh. Great videos !

[@slavvyz4932]

LATAM!

[@jaycastro07]

Aerolíneas Argentinas please ✈️🥺

[@itsmenatantonio]

Conviasa

[@TheTobias81]

What about a trip to Tierra del Fuego?

[@harshmarwah4508]

Josh you’re the only one who gives true review and is even ready to get banned from airlines appreciate your efforts please keep up.

[@1DLflyer]

Hi Josh. I'm glad to see your latest video flying Ecojet's Avro Bae 146-200 I understand your concern about safety on board a fairly old aircraft but I watched you getting aboard unknown airlines flying the old Boeing 737-200. I am Bolivian and left La Paz in 1969 My first experience was flying an old Curtiss C-46 that was testing its new overhauled engine. So, talk about not being scared. Of course at the time I was only 14 yrs old. I moved to the United States in August of 1969 to study aviation. I worked for Delta Air Lines until retirement in 2014. I continue enjoying all of that free travel worldwide on Delta and other carriers. My most recent trip was in 2019 on Delta to EZE and Aerolineas Argentinas to Santa Cruz and Boliviana BOA to Cochabamba. I also wanted to go to La Paz but run out of time. Watching your videos brings back all of that good memories of rtavel, specially in Fist Class. Thanks for visiting Bolivia. It is a beautiful country. Next time stay longer in La Paz so that you get used to the altitude. Keep up the good job

[@sainnt]

La Paz reminds me of Medellín. I can't wait to visit Bolivia.

[@Ethantaieb6164]

You're completely lost folk.

[@michaelmarmion648]

La Paz has over 40km of cable cars traversing through the city, a unique public transport system🙏

[@CarlosLR2310]

There are more like that. Medellín, for instance

[@raphaelongoogle-zu5jl]

Bolivia is a fantastic country… I spent there 3 months during my travel around the world… I would go back anytime…! Sad you only spent a few hours in La Paz… Soo much more to see and do…

[@sebinamuwanga]

Thanks for the video, Josh. The drone footage is stunning!

[@ramonfretz5484]

Josh, do not worry. Bolivia is famous for old airframes and from my times of living in South America, I remember the many old propeller planes that were used to fly cargo within Bolivia. So, many pilots are trained to fly old planes and operate under sometimes very difficult conditions (meteo, technical, logistics). They often are more experienced in masterin difficult situations than many pilots in other countries who only know planes with latest technology. In Bolivia you will get to your destination and I cannot recall an air accident in that country in recent years. Safe travels.

[@SamuelBarringer]

I flew on an Avro Jet on Air Dolomiti from Munich Germany to Naples Italy in 2006. The tomatoes on the flight from Munich to Naples tasted sweet. I wish store bought tomatoes would taste that good.

[@adamsethre]

My dad flew on a RJ-85 from England to Minneapolis, Mn. He worked for Mesaba Airlines who operated Avro for a few years.

[@LeeMulcahyForSenate]

What a powerful plane! I threw bags for Mesaba in Aspen, after checking people in. Passengers sometimes got a little worried when they'd see us de-icing and directing the plane onwards....

[@Ticklemetuesdaygoose]

Come to Louisville international airport. You can see all the DC-10’s your heart desires!

[@fireflyrobert]

Josh your smile is infectious - you always look so happy.

[@simiot1]

One good thing about cabin pressure is that it pressurizes to a lower altitude than La Paz.

[@philstanton231]

Really enjoyed the small tour between flights. I k ow this might not be what you would like to do, but it certainly adds context and enjoyment for me.

[@muzzammilraza8794]

Josh's video and his voice are so soothing. Anxiously waiting for all his videos.

[@flaneurnz]

Hi Josh, you should try Air Chathams SAAB 340 aircraft in Auckland, New Zealand. They are very old. One of them was built on 1986 and to this day flying and in good condition. I had experienced turbulences across all of my flights hahaha. 17:29

[@honvitus]

Love your flights lately you stepped up your game massivly josh!

[@LeeMulcahyForSenate]

Love your videos - especially when you say things like "we have turbulences..." 18:20 So adorable! Thank you for sharing!

[@paulturner2911]

That DC-10 is so cool! It's been a freighter all it's life, was with FedEx as N314FE. Really nice catch Josh! :)

[@justahomosapiens1861]

Altitude sickness can be addressed with a special tea or candy you can easily get in places like Peru or Bolivia.

[@kennychuwing2421]

Lemon candy works great too

[@PatrickBurford1]

I flew to Juliaca and out of Cusco this year, it was insane landing at such a high altitude! Such a different feeling and the Smokey air when the hot thin air flooded in was a spectacle. Take off roll out of Cusco was so slow it was crazy

[@Ethantaieb6164]

Bolivia is full of stunning places, It is definitely worth visiting.

[@annaivdra2312]

Man has been in nearly every plane ever. I only been on an A320 and My FAV plane 737❤

[@LetsgowithHyro]

Great to see you in South America! Keep it up & thanks for everything you do.

[@aidyn12]

Love the video Josh! Always an honest review!

[@A3Timo]

True and honest reviews as always! Great work. I really appreciate when you also show some non Aviation stuff from the countries.

[@MrSnout5]

I noticed an Aero Sucre departure on the list. If you have ever seen YT videos of their aircraft taking off, you will definitely think hard about booking a flight.

[@PacificEmperor]

Well Aerosucre is a cargo liner so you can't really book a flight with them.

[@odzergaming]

Good luck booking flights on a cargo airline

[@robinharrison3907]

GREAT VIDEO JOSH 👍👍

[@philcamm2055]

Ah Josh the BAe 146/Avro RJ is made of sterner stuff...I knew a fairnfew pilots who used to fly them and they loved it. And you will never have a bad landing in the 146/Avro RJ thanks to its main undercarriage design😎

[@lindabarrett5631]

Great that you acknowledged the pilot's skills. ❤

[@rmd4209]

Amazing drone footage Josh! Seems to be an interesting country to visit. 😍😍

[@mariopoliti3072]

I loved the excellent footage you brought us all with that drone, it was excellent, La Paz looks like a lovely place to visit, another great vlog 👏🏻

[@harshmarwah4508]

Josh thank you for showing a330 neo as airbus has uploaded after you

[@harshmarwah4508]

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[@philcamm2055]

Interestingly, there is an Flight Manual supplement for the BAe 146 to allow it to operate from airfields like those in Bolivia due to the high elevation of the airports reducing the take-off performance.

[@juliabarnley7614]

You need to take Mate de Coca, which you can get at airport or many places. It's a infusion of coca leaf in hot water. It's so good for altitude. Works in a few minutes.

[@lucasa.quiroga1246]

And then your mouth will smell like shit...

[@fiizzy3884]

When I was in La Paz, I suffered badly from altitudes sickness and I drank as much Mate de Coca as I possibly could - it made no difference. I was very glad when we left.

[@GerronBeadle]

I truly enjoyed this video, I have it on my bucket list to fly on a South American Airlines and have wanted to try and fly BOA, and other airlines that I don’t see frequently. Very cool!!!

[@yuenbarnby8228]

Great video man. Respect🫡

[@pauljm4159]

Omg so excited for you to be flying AR!!

[@nightfall22]

The guy with the trumpet is getting down this whole video 😂😂 also the avro RJ is one of my favourite planes besides the SP…. Lord there’s so many favourites… the Tristar is also truly amazing… to be able to fly on this bird I’m jelly… we’ll, not being low on O2 and have it being hot sucks… also, that dc-10 maaan!! So much goodness!

[@andreworiez8920]

My front yard is at approximately 1860m here in Cheyenne, Wyoming (the 2nd highest state capital in the United States) and for those coming up from lower altitudes Excedrin (or it's generic equivalent) are worth keeping on you. The Aspirin part thins your blood, the caffine boosts your blood pressure making it flow, while the Acetaminophen and Aspirin take out the headache.

[@shaneknight6934]

Awesome drone shots Josh.

[@vladandlaika]

I flew on an Avro RJ85 from Huntsville, Alabama to Memphis many years ago on Northwest Airlink. What I remember most were those window shades that pulled up and down!

[@MichaelHardwick-mx4ku]

so glad you had to swap seats a DC10 👍

[@JoshCahill]

Now since you mention it yes 😂

[@christian_cheuque]

The altitude in La Paz is horrible! As soon as the doors open, the headache starts. I had to play a tennis tournament there years ago, and it was horrible. Altitude sickness is no joke. I also flew BoA (Boliviana, with an A at the end) to Cochabamba and Santa Cruz, and the airline was nothing to write home about.

[@coyotelong4349]

Not to mention how dry the air is

[@Kerm_ie]

Tourist issues, took me a week but I got adapted to the altitude and it was a really good time there

[@basilpunton5702]

I have decided not go to La Paz because 18 years ago I spent 5 days in Johannesburg and being not well (altitude sickness combined with lifelong asthma). La Paz would be the end. Those AVRO RJ/146 were a little underpowered. There is a story about one flying from Syney to Brisbane during a hot Australian summers day and air-control had cleared the plane to an altitude. Knowing that the conditions were not good the pilot was told to report when at altitude. After some long time air-control reminded the pilot he should have reported in at altitude. Response was hang-on we still have 500 feet to go.

[@jorgyjojo3581]

Coming to La Paz and not taking a ride on the telefñerico (cable car) is like going to the beach and not taking a swim! You should come back!!

[@AndreWinkler-zt9gr]

Always look forward to your reviews Josh. Can't say I enjoyed the background music in this one though.

[@dshock2903]

Thanks for another wonderful review.

[@TheTobias81]

A plane in turbulence is like a grape in the middle of a block of Jell-O. When the Jell-O moves and shakes, the grape does, too - but it can't fall down. Also, planes are made to withstand forces that most passengers won't be able to withstand. ;) Just leave your seatbelt on whenever you sit and you won't get hurt. Might it be uncomfortable? Yes. Will you die? Very unlikely. 🎉

[@stevenmc4446]

looked great an amazing city drone footage really gave unique views

[@GODHenkie]

Wonderful video, love the mix of review + vlog/drone of beatiful places :)

[@Y_Not1]

I really appreciate your efforts to provide an honest review of airlines. I especially like your willingness to go to the trouble of flying on airlines that may not have the best safety records.✌✌

[@kassandrachavez1733]

Hello Josh!! Love watching your videos!! Blessings from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@dad_jokes_4ever226]

0:44: Great shot !

[@supericeman1]

this is so awesome!, thanks for sharing another adventure!

[@sietepesos5535]

I used to live in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Been flying a lot domestically particularly between Cochabamba and Santa Cruz over the years, probably the most trafficked route in Bolivia with several departures daily. Usually with the nationally-owned BoA airline. One thing that struck me too is that the landing in Santa Cruz tends to be always butter smooth, something about the air over there. La Paz on the other hand is an airport where you don't really land, just pull over and park. Many years ago I flew with BoA from Santa Cruz to Miami. I read up on the airplane, one old 767. It was one of the airplanes in traffic at that time, that had been with the most different owners registered. This plane had an incredible history of being all over the world since the 1990s. Eventually, around 2022 they made news in Bolivia when BOA (supposedly) retired those old long-haul 767s and had them replaced. Around that time I got on my latest flight from Santa Cruz to Cochabamba with BOA. A short 50 minutes jump. I almost freaked out when I boarded the plane. It was one of the old "retired" long haulers 767s from their Madrid or Miami route than they had put in to offload Cocabamba-Santa Cruz. So incredibly weird to sit in that huge old wide body ocean liner in front of a dead in-flight entertainment system, and not even making it do decent march altitude before descending. My choice of airline in Bolivia used to be Amaszonas, they had a small clean and seemingly well maintained fleet of Embraer 190. Crammed but smooth and quiet flying without dealys. They also had some international routes to neighbor countries. Unfortunately they were grounded in 2023. Due to some economic problems or formal incompliances. Never tried Eco-jet.

[@josephk5629]

What I love about your posts,apart being factual, genuine and honest, you respect others privacy and space. Shinning example how others should behave, well done

[@georgehanna943]

Josh another really interesting video, thanks. But be careful of that altitude sickness, it can be very dangerous. At La Paz, you are nearly half way up Mount Everest.

[@woutergijs5246]

First time with a AVRO was with Thai Air between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai in 1990. Last time was with Sabena to Tempelhof, parking under the concrete roof and walking straight into the terminal 😅

[@ibragim_sub]

Hi Josh I have watched most of your videos and I love it❤ And I didn't find any about SomonAir, it's Tajikistan's national airline I would love your honest review about this airline Thank you for your job

[@the_best_of_times]

that birdsong outside Santa Cruz airport is awesome!

[@yaronsteinbuch3956]

Classic high density altitude takeoff. Great video, Josh!

[@FlopsAviator1]

Lovely video Josh! I would love to see an SAS A350 review at some point! Would love to see what your take is on it :)

[@davidjames6879]

A rare, but welcomed flight review in South America. Not many on KZbin these day. Danke Josh.

[@ricknantelle1011]

Ausgezeichnete Videos. Super gedreht!

[@krab310]

Love your vids man❤

[@EducationOpportunities]

Nice music! so funny when they try to speak Spanish with you! ;-)

[@diary140879]

Toller Beitrag… bin gerade in Santa Cruz. Tolle Erlebnisse

[@roddowning2074]

Great video Josh,👏👏👏👏

[@sheilacrosby4894]

Josh you are very brave I had altitude sickness once at first I didn't know what it was

[@vap57]

Thank you, Leo...I now want to visit LaPaz, Bolivia!

[@blutey]

Great aerial drone shots of La Paz.

[@avgeekinfotainment7776]

Oh come on Josh, these little chops didn't look like much of a drama and the Avro is quite a large aircraft😉. Had once the pleasure of a 40-minute holding over Amsterdam durring a massive winter storm in a 25 years old Dornier 328 - now THAT was great fun, f**k all rollercoasters🤣🤣🤣

[@Mlgraham22]

Josh, I can relate to the altitude sickness. I grew up at sea level and one summer we went to Breckinridge, Colorado, about 9,000 feet. So I think it’s similar altitude, maybe a bit lower. Anyway, I was in good shape and went to run on the treadmill and it almost killed me. I can do 8 minute miles forever at sea level but there I was done after one! I was shocked. The rest of the day I felt like I had a raging hangover, pounding headache, fatigue, etc. You get acclimated but it takes a few days. Anyway, I sympathize completely with your situation. Enjoyed the episode as always.

[@stanleovart]

Interesting, that many years ago I flew on Avro RJ85 by Lufthansa in Europe, so you circle that back :)), letting me watch the video:)

[@danielschwarz6432]

I have flown to La Paz back in 2008 on LAB, Lloyd Aero Boliviano. I believe the airline does not exist anymore. On a Boeing 727. The air in La Paz is crazy thin the first couple of days but what an amazing city. Another great video. Vielen Dank, Josh:)

[@lawrenceakini4981]

Have an amazing weekend. Safe travels. 🛫

[@fps3147]

You should come to Guatemala the views of the volcanoes from the plane are breathtaken ❤

[@benjaminmcclatchey9814]

When ever you go somewhere that has a high altitude take 2 aspirin. It helps A-LOT by opening up your blood vessels.

[@downundarob]

You may as well include KLXV, YHOT, and whatever else is the highest on the other continents.

[@chrismacaber4531]

Wait, wasn't that the same guy greeting Josh in both planes? Great video, as usual 👍

[@jonathanlovo7391]

I like the video very much Josh well done

[@jamesv9221]

I flew on a DC-10 when I was a little kid traveling to Bermuda with my parents. I also been on a DC-8 and DC-9. I also been on a 707 and 727. I'm sure none of these planes are flying anymore.

[@evanpeay]

go from the most modern to the oldest airport this video was awesome

[@ChineseKiwi]

18:24 - Knees weak, arms are heavy. Mom's spaghetti (due to no airline food service :P).

[@peterchilla7399]

Hi Josh I flew to LA Paz Bolivia 1980 from Miami to El Alto with. Eastern Airlines talking about Altitude sickness I was it's not nice they old front of the Airport looked more folkloric than . I enjoyed Bolivia and its People the spice Food's the beautiful folkloric Music and the unbelievable Carnevale in the City of Oruro Josh have always a pleasant and safe Flight Glück auf from Kumpel Pedda von Kona

[@foodNtravel87]

Great clip again, and well done! Love the music in the background. Oh, when are you going to fly Qatar again? 😂

[@captainCaybrew]

Bolivia and Peru are the South American countries I want to visit the most. Both look absolutely beautiful, I also would’ve never guessed La Paz had that many skyscrapers.

[@sietepesos5535]

La Paz is a very spectacular place. Bolivia is a beautiful country where one can easily cure fear of flying. Just travel once by bus between any two cities and you will never more worry on an airplane. However, there is a risk you won't enjoy Bolivia so much if you have the slightest issue with dogs, be prepared to face dirty street dogs running loose in every corner in every city. That's the main hang-up I have with Bolivia, having spent many years there. I can't understand why the people accept living like that, not owning their own streets. Rabies is an issue too. Apart from the dogs it's great.

[@d.g.1594]

Hey Josh it's nice to see you in Bolivia again. If you're having trouble combating air sickness. Herbal tea could help.

[@andrewsgarage796]

Awesome mate Best Regards from Andrew Downunder Some where more remote

[@lindabarrett5631]

I really like the drone views!!

[@rajeshmenon4459]

Nice video, nice background music

[@Phiyedough]

I was thinking I had been to Santa Cruz but it was the one in Tenerife!

[@erimkaska1]

What is that Airbus a330 Neo doing there is that a test plane keep up the good work that was a great photo

[@justinsimmonds5674]

That A330neo there is indeed a test aircraft. Airbus were using La Paz as a location where they could test the A330neo at a high-altitude airport to evaluate how that environment impacts the type.

[@LoremIpsum1970]

Altitude? My cousin just summited Everest...now that's altitude!

[@siddharthsahoo4648]

Josh, you should fly to Lukla Airport,Nepal

[@SonB288]

For what it's worth, the BAE146/Avro RJ series were literally built for short takeoffs and landings - hence the four engines and big airbrakes. I used to see them fly into LCY all the time, where a 737 or anything larger than an A318 can't go. So the aircraft you flew in on would actually have more trouble getting lift!

[@josh3771]

The Avro certainly has a soft spot in many of our hearts. It's an interesting equation on take-off distance, the 737/320 should have to account for having enough thrust on takeoff if an engine fails and has allot of reserve built in. The Avro only needs to account for losing 1/4 of its engine with lower margins

[@solstickan]

95% blood oxygen, that's me on a good day. 😅

[@Torrie97400]

Hello thanks for your vidéo! Have y travel to Lukla airport thé sortent runwaybon Mountain in Népal ?

[@simonlinton123]

Have you ever flown to Silvio Pettirossi in Paraguay?

[@MileHighFlyer]

Great review, would love to fly on the BAE146...