Flying America’s RAREST Airline in BUSINESS CLASS from Uzbekistan!

[@muhlisasaidazimova964]

Im from Uzbekistan myself, and im glad you enjoyed ur experience with the Uzbekistan airline. And yeah in Tashkent, any car can work as a taxi, they are safe, i always get in to any car that stops, tell them ur location and they'll drive you there.

[@markusolofzon]

“Got in his car and hoped for the best” 😬

[@johniii8147]

That would be an accurate statement in that country.

[@JohnNorris1977]

😂😂

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Taxi was going to take too long so I decided to take the 50/50 gamble about getting kidnapped 🤷‍♂️

[@johniii8147]

@@PatrickSheaAviation LOL I can relate.

[@firstlast1047]

When I was in Tashkent in 2007, every car and driver was an informal taxi. Also my son had a B'mer 7 that ran on gas and gas 😅

[@pacmanc8103]

Kuwait Airways and Air Senegal aren’t really obscure, but they are uncommon in the US (although I think Kuwait Airways used to fly to Dulles in addition to JFK). You do a great job detailing your journeys!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Kuwait Airways is returning to IAD! I more mean they are obscure airlines to the US. Thanks!

[@Kliffy77]

Kuwait Airways has been flying for the past 70 years! IAD route is mainly for Kuwaiti students & diplomats, KAC isn’t Obscure!

[@krishnar1182]

@@Kliffy77 Both Kuwait and Uzbekistan airways have a lot of passengers (often most) who are South Asians travelling between the US and their home countries. I had family from India who visited NY via Kuwait. Many ex-Soviet countries airlines openly solicit business from South Asian passengers.

[@georgezamora323]

Another great video Patrick!! Uzbekistan is on my list!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks man!

[@redcomusic]

Can't get any more exotic than this (from a US perspective). On really long flights, I usually whip out a good book or two. Looks like a hidden gem! - Red

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

A good book definitely works to pass the time when there’s less English options for entertainment for sure

[@joshkogan4483]

I love that you turn the music off and not speak during the takeoff, letting us hear the engines spool and enjoy the takeoff

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

It’s the best part man!

[@atisaviationworld5417]

I live in Tashkent and I went to exactly where you are now

[@Geneattenborough]

Looks a hell of a lot better than most US airports

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

In some ways... yes

[@davidcole333]

Keep living the dream! Glad your subs are picking up.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks man! Soon I’ll be able to afford some new shoes 🤣

[@da480]

I think it was buckwheat, not quinoa 😉. Thanks for another great review. I expected this airline to provide a more robust product.

[@johniii8147]

It was exactly what I would have expected from the airline having flown them before.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Good to know. Thanks man!

[@user-ns2fw6ce6k]

@@PatrickSheaAviationпо русски гречка grechka 😅

[@Carl29330]

Long live Uzbekistan! 🇺🇿🇺🇿🇺🇿

[@cheilonmaczewski6694]

PS. I'm currently working in Tashkent and last week I went home with Turkish Airlines, flying BC. I was extremely surprise that Tk Business pax does not have access this part of the airport. Also I was a bit disappointed with Turkish A330 from TAS to IST.

[@WarlockofSF]

Cool review! I would love to fly them some day. They use interesting colors !

[@lucchese20]

Appreciate your attention to detail. Thank you for your review. 👏🏻

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thank you!

[@skyserf]

How did you end up in Uzbekistan‽ Did you travel there specifically for this video? How long did you stay?

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I did go just for this video, but it included a one night, mini vacation

[@skyserf]

@@PatrickSheaAviation 👍🏽

[@Xiloliddin_Tv]

*UZBEKISTAN 🇺🇿 AMERICA🇺🇲*

[@scottnichols3685]

GREAT trip report, Patrick

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks man!

[@theRealJohnnyG.]

Great video bro, you are an inspiration! :) Can't wrap my head around how you manage to talk 30 min straight without ever getting boring.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks man! I appreciate it!

[@samrussell4455]

Very nice touchdown btw

[@Matityahu755]

Really enjoyed this, thank you. I hope you've got your voice back and feeling better.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Ha thanks man!

[@samichaks2153]

Hi Patrick! Thank you for this in-depth video. I used to live in Tashkent for 2 years, and before I left, I had a chance to try their Bizz product on their TAS-LHR route in July this year. After flying with them for a while, I finally I had enough miles for an upgrade! I think their Bizz product is comparable to premium economy on other airlines. Although I had a nice attendant, I was disappointed with the food - the quality was not good at all and a lame croissant with cheese was given as a pre-landing snack. During the flight I got a bit hungry, I asked if they had anything that was sweet, they only had kiwis as a snack and plenty of fresh orange juice (fyi your second meal is the same meal economy class passengers get, just served differently and with a slightly bigger portion LOL). I would advise them to train their crew to deal with passengers who are non Uzbek/non Russian speaking as clearly on a lot of my flights the approach they use can be taken as quite rude. Secondly, the food in Business seriously needs revamping! I agree that the separate Check-in, immigration and security are great and the lounge is decent enough.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Great points, but very interesting about that second meal 🤨🤨

[@swerdna1970]

"disappointed with the food" kind of sums up Uzbekistan.

[@gregshields8677]

I had the pleasure of flying this airline round trip business class NY-Tashkent-NY a few weeks ago and I was pleasantly surprised I loved the service. Flight attendants were aces and so was the service. But yes I was surprised by the insane amount of tape on the wing 😂 on the return flight of my 787.

[@Ali_ON3]

Very very nice video. Always wanted to visit Uzbek and thought there were no direct flights from NA. This is a very good option from Toronto to NY and onwards to Tashkent. Adding to my list just need a few more thousands 💵💵 lol

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Ha yes! It’s a great option. I hope you get the chance to try it out soon

[@michaelgordon8763]

I recall Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane Airports have dedicated business class check in and direct access to secruity and into the business class lounges for Quantas and Virgin Airlines.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

That’s good to know. I still haven’t been to Australia 😩

[@Jiitxxvnii]

Hey bro, I like your movie. What are you shooting with?

[@CLAROSCURO-uu7vs]

I think I will try to fly to Eurasia with this Airline

[@daniel1wantedtowin]

it wasn’t quinoa, it was buckwheat. It’s very popular in post soviet countries

[@ardianworld777]

I believe this plane is registrated as UK78703 and was originally destined for Royal Jordanian. You can spot that with the cabin design (the cushioned grey bulkheads, grey seats, red seatbelts). Such a stark difference compared to Uzbekistan Airways' other 787s. Great trip report

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

That’s super interesting. I hadn’t heard that, but it makes sense!

[@kurtgubitz]

Identical interior as Royal Jordanian. Identical rude, power tripping lead flight attendant as well.

[@tally1604]

I remember flying with them to Newark about 25 years ago. Back then, they were a standout among the bunch of post-soviet carriers: when everyone, incliding aeroflot, was still flying old noisy smelly deathtraps better known as il-96s and tu-154s, Uzbekistan Airways had shining new Boeing 767s and a route map that covered North America, Europe, and Asia, with tickets as cheap as 1,000 dollars - a princely sum in the former soviet union at the time, admittedly - for a round trip ticket to Newark in business. They had on-board duty free selling popular fragrances and spirits at a significant discount, and serving 2 full hot meals on the flight to Newark via Amsterdam. But there was no individual IFE even in business at that time, and they were showing stupid russian comedies such as Maski Show on the big screens on a loop.

[@johniii8147]

Individual IFE wasn't a thing that far back.

[@tally1604]

@@johniii8147 did I say it was?

[@johniii8147]

@@tally1604 Nope. 20 years ago myself I flew them wasn't anything impressive. They were a client of mine of the time and I'm US based. The carrier itself I found acceptable but was always glad to get a western airline.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Talk about a crazy experience. Sounds incredible in its own way!

[@lukethompson5558]

@@johniii8147It was on Virgin Atlantic… 40 years of IFE!

[@kevin19358]

9:58, I wish all airlines have all the fleets of the seat map on the in-flight magazines.

[@danekim4275]

Thanks for sampling the service on Uzbekistan Air. On 1 hand, their meals look better than United POLARIS, but you noted that thr overall FA service was below standard. Unique on board service, but I would look for other options. Thanks for the warning … LOL

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

It’s definitely got some things right, but it’s missing some key aspects to be competitive

[@samlerman-hahn2674]

13:12 The Russian text on the package is “alcohol-free wet wipes,” so I guess those are either hand wipes or are non-alcohol disinfectant (ie. bleach) wipes (can't be certain; the only wipes I've gotten while flying have been alcohol)

[@ge009]

There’s a large Bukharan Jewish and Uzbek/Tajik community in Queens (specifically Rego Park) so makes sense for HY to fly to JFK

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Interesting. Good to know!

[@jtinsfo]

Really unique and educational Patrick. Did you have any touring time in Tashkent, or were you connecting through? Keep the interesting content coming! ✈

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I was only there for a day so I didn’t have time to do much. I would be interested in going back and spending some more time there though. I do like seeing and learning about new places

[@vladilenkalatschev4915]

There was an absolutely beautiful old neo classical terminal from the 50s but unfortunately it was demolished some years ago

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Bummer not to be able to see that

[@Signalman23]

11:12 “isn’t the largest” 💀 and that lounge was massive from what I have seen lol

[@swerdna1970]

Uzbekistan Airways also has separate dedicated passport control, duty free, and baggage retrieval (complete with self service complimentary refreshments) for ARRIVAL in Tashkent. I didn't expect it, and it was very cool.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

That’s good to know! Maybe next time

[@gregj7916]

that light switch at the 12:15 mark was filthy.....

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Yea….

[@clsxx9]

Wings lookin a little rough hahah. good video as always man!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Slap a little speed tape on and it’s good as new! Ha 🤣!

[@clsxx9]

@@PatrickSheaAviation😂

[@freeloader247]

Quinoa))) Bless ur sweet heart, westerner. That was supreme BUCKWHEAT. Pinnacle of ashkenazi and east slav cuisine.

[@PULATOVKHUSAN]

I didn't know our airport has this beautiful place haha awesome ❤

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Ha! I liked it bro

[@PULATOVKHUSAN]

Appreciate your warm words bro 😘

[@lusi6050]

Compare to other airlines, what do you think about the pricing?

[@zarifam1635]

All I can say is that our airport needs renovation, like ENTIRELY!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Maybe so, but the vip area was top tier. I agree with renovations, but I do hope they can keep the special check in area with direct lounge access

[@robertgonzales3936]

can you make a report with Emirates from JFK-milan business class with their 380 they have one flight flies from jfk-mxp and then dubai

[@ljacobs357]

Enjoyed this review. Very interesting.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks!

[@IslomShaka]

Welcome bro

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks!

[@samrussell4455]

How much did you pay for it? Its a very good idea to have a comfy seat like that for a long flight.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

If you book only TAS-JFK, it’s commonly over $2000. I booked it originating in ICN to save a good amount of money, although I don’t recall the exact amount

[@samrussell4455]

@@PatrickSheaAviation I see. The best for me so far is Turkish. Try them if you havent. Pls lmk when u r in Tashkent next time. Be my guest

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

@@samrussell4455 thanks man! I’ll lyk next time I’m there. I have only flown Turkish economy, but it was fantastic!

[@wolfganghofmann3977]

That was a killer flight man , I would like to fly that one someday .

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

It was a ton of fun for sure!

[@worldtravel9967]

Way better than non stop dan

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thank you for the kind words. Us travel vloggers all have our own style

[@kevin19358]

19:39, What, Uzbekistan Airways in-flight games have angry birds? Nice. Cathay Pacific's in-flight games have angry birds. I miss and love playing Angry Birds for fun, never try on the plane. Hopefully 1 day, I will try to play Angry Birds on the plane, this time on Cathay Pacific.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I did enjoy some good angry birds haha

[@wb8ert]

Just a thought to consider: Why not change up your sneakers to other classics (e.g. other low top Chuck colors, Vans slip-on, and CVO (e.g., #95, Authentics, and Era😢)). It is a good idea to give your sneakers a rest between useage to recover their shape and form. IMHO, the classics are the best to wear and show off.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Fair enough. These chucks have seen some things

[@wb8ert]

@@PatrickSheaAviation Like?

[@wb8ert]

I've been noticing over the years how jet engines diameters are growing and lenghts are getting shorter. Also, this video got me wondering how strong the engine/wing mount must be to safely operate the plane.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Those high bypass fans are definitely a fun engineering piece to study. The wing mounts are cool too with how much they bend and move, especially on the 787

[@glennpatrickheilbron6818]

Loved it Patrick thanks

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks man!

[@leparisien2]

70€ minimum salary in this country !

[@vondahe]

“Super unique overhead compartments” So interesting we don’t see it? 🧐 The partition is not to hide your elbow but to give you privacy when you lie down flat. If this is their business class, I’d like to see what their economy product is like! Or maybe I wouldn’t…

[@formatagfys1903]

8:24 the flowers is a cultural thing from URSS

[@Hoovie9596]

14K subs. Only a few weeks ago it was under 9K ! 🎉

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Makes me super excited! Thanks!

[@gregepps4710]

I missed the upstairs section of the lounge when I passed thru in January. The downstairs section was basic to say the least.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Totally agree. The duty free shop was interesting to have at least

[@MrDannysomebody]

How much for a ticket like that ?

[@TacosTuesdays]

If you don't have a good use for that amenity kit bag, I could use that!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Ha! I’ve already got it put to good use

[@pashazzubuntu]

This route is used quite extensively for trips between Moscow and JFK nowadays. Other options are Turkish and Qatar. There's also Serbian but they're expensive AF. I'd personally would probably fly Qatar given the need.

[@privateemail5870]

So you mean like Russians are using it to get to New York because if sanctions?

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

That makes sense. The sanctions must make that hard for people with family between the US and Russia. I wonder how difficult it is to get the visa for those trips, airlines aside

[@Debarkadere]

@@PatrickSheaAviation Quite challenging but possible. Surprisingly Tashkent is also used to obtain USA visa for Russian

[@petek5523]

Waawaaweaah!! Great success, high five 🖐️ 😅

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Great success! Thanks man! 🤣

[@infiniteflyer8955]

Expected more of the meal service. Got on KLM 2 meals and 3 snacks for my 10 hour flight to SFO in economy. So would have expected more in business other than 2 meal services for a 12 hour flight.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Agreed! It was a bit strange

[@skyserf]

27:34 Would you like some wing with your speed tape?😆

[@eduardodaquiljr9637]

Alien is afraid to see 787 like this.

[@glieseseventen4921]

Not too comfy seats apparently. Not too wide: so side sleeping appears the only option to keep the elbows from hitting the center armrests, while sleeping?

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

It was a bit tight but the armrest lowering made it a bit better

[@JazzyJae88]

That wing. 😳🫢 It looks like it might come apart.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Nah just needs a little speed tape 🤣

[@stevenhalley2811]

Good price for this one way Business Class flight

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

It's not bad, especially since it's the only nonstop option between these regions

[@gargalfargl]

They actually used to fly direct with 767 service as well

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Interesting. I didn’t know the 767 could reach from Tashkent to NY. Everything I saw said it went through Riga

[@gargalfargl]

@@PatrickSheaAviation 10,200km distance, 767-300er can just make it over 11000km

[@chrisspatcher2800]

Do you have plans to make a video detailing how you afford these seats / trips and what you do in said destinations? Clearly not flying standby / ZED fare.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Yea I can cover that at some point but I’ve got 2 jobs and I work 7 days/week whenever I’m not traveling in order to afford that…..

[@realman6ft6]

Another great vlog and an interesting airline. Strange that they collected the bedding so early. That said if it was American to JFK theyd be collecting the headsets over Iceland/ Their FAs are very protective about their headsets

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I know. It’s kinda crazy with American and their headsets 🤷‍♂️. I guess it’s so they don’t get stolen, but it’s just kinda crazy

[@UnReal31337]

RIP Herman Cain

[@dfwplanespotters_yt]

great video!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks!

[@stevene465]

Great review Patrick - sounds like you’re getting a cold ? The tape on the wings is the stand out for me overall - scary😅

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Just getting over losing my voice… ha! Thanks!

[@user-ro7xg1bo5w]

How did you like it Uzbekistan Airways?

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Some parts of it was great. But the crew was kind of harsh, the food was kind of bland, and the IFE didn’t have a ton of options

[@tmanepic]

Doesn't Air Serbia also fly a just one route to the US too? I don't see how Uzbek Airways is the rarest then

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Air Serbia goes to JFK and Chicago making it a bit more common that Uzbekistan Airways

[@tmanepic]

@@PatrickSheaAviation just introduced this year, I was not tracking that. You are absolutely right, thank you for the information

[@formatagfys1903]

should be a 1-2-1 configuration more space for u people ...

[@glieseseventen4921]

Maybe its just the angle of the camera, but those seem to be pretty abrupt and sharp turns at 18:12

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Some of the footage is sped up so that may not help either

[@ianchaudhry2243]

Well, don't feel even travelling on Uzbekistan business class for even Free until and unless I don't have an Uzbek girlfriend with me going to Uzbekistan 😂

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Dang… homie has a grudge against the Uzbeks

[@drjoe661]

Looks better than Lufthansa for sure…./

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Tbf you’re getting a 2-2-2 or 2-3-2 setup regardless. Neither are all that great 🤷‍♂️

[@tuncaytoprak3785]

❤❤❤

[@Akshay_Rajbongshi_]

Superb 👌 👌 Vlog ❤❤

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks man!

[@Akshay_Rajbongshi_]

@@PatrickSheaAviation welcome man!

[@_autom]

"but it does have a very unique look..in a good way!" because others have unique looks in a bad way #amirite lol oh and no you're right, that 'senior' flight attendant wigged out on you.. in a bad way.. "in today's episode of americans will use anything but the metric system" 😂 #genius oh, and dig the airline, airport factoids (nicely frames it all) and wow Greenland!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Love it! 🤣

[@_autom]

meant to also comment on the timing of meal service - you were left kinda hanging for a snack for the latter half of the flight and couldn't help but remember how this was a pain point in another video@@PatrickSheaAviation

[@walternyc]

Very detail video and useful as I was curious if it is a good option for NY-Tashkent. I flew to Tashkent via Istanbul this year and in my experience I did not like the separate business lounge in Tashkent. Even worse when you arrive in Tashkent, you are routed to the business lounge and you have to wait for your luggage for ever, and there is no taxi desk like in the main terminal so you leave to be harassed by the rando drivers at the door. I took the Istanbul-Tashkent flight in Uzbekistan air and it was OK, my favorite thing was the security video, very smart way to include a local touch. For what you show in the long haul flight, for the same price I rather fly Turkish with the stopover in Istanbul. Even though you have to walk marathon worthy distances in Istanbul to catch flights, Turkish has one of the best in flight meals in business and superb service. For the same price, I rather fly Turkish.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

While I've never flown in Turkish's business class, their economy class is top tier, so it would surprise me that they would be your preference. Interesting experience though!

[@abhirams7519]

Is it just me or is the wings have the paint peeling like the Qatars a350!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

They do have a healthy amount of speed tape for sure

[@formatagfys1903]

by what i see is: they try they try (idk how hard) to be at western standards but u can see the culture and URSS influence allover the place & bc of all that combination they end up doing thing better and things bad bad: pressentation of the food but the food is great is like the country guy going to city and trying to blend in ...

[@rambo10101]

Oh yeah, talk about the "high culture" that is to be found and so "presentable" on the streets of Paris, New York, and London!

[@robertgambling502]

2-2-2 seating is fine for a daytime flight but for an overnight, not so. Having to climb over an aisle seated passenger to go to the loo is not ideal.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I agree. It’s also not terrible if you know your seatmate. Having an empty seat for the 14 hour flight here was nice for sure

[@stevene465]

I just noticed the headlines “Flying Americas rarest airline “ assuming this is a typo ?

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

The rarest airline to fly to America, most people seem to have figured that out at least 🤷‍♂️

[@stevene465]

@@PatrickSheaAviation yeah I guess so but it doesn’t actually say that though does it 🤷‍♂️

[@P00katube]

Borat will most likely avoid this airline AT ALL COSTS LIKE THE PLAGUE!!!!!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Lol... 😂 I wonder what Borat would have flown to NYC??

[@deepaksubramony5438]

Buckwheat groats (kasha), not quinoa.

[@stevenhalley2811]

That is when a printed menu would be nice

[@patrickpick3091]

Sorry but how is Uzbfekistan Aiways and "American" airline. Very misleading in your heading!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

No one said it was an American airline 🧐

[@nisookh]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉✈️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@DAviation179]

Looked a bit unclean that business class suite

[@x3tar1uzbb]

Im from uzbekistan tashkent Im muslim and i do understand Uzbek

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

It seemed like a lot of them spoke Russian as well at least

[@mrtodd3620]

How many of the flight attendants spoke English?

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

They all did. That is an icao standard. At least enough to conduct the flight

[@mivankalra8646]

Was that air india at 31:40

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

It is! One of their 777s that stays at JFK during most of the daytime

[@OYATca]

2 terminals, rip

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

🤷‍♂️

[@abduazizramazonov2986]

Bro there is a difference between airlines and airways. Plus in the title you said America’s, but Uzbekistan Airways is not American Airline company

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

No one ever said Uzbekistan airways was an American carrier 🤨🤨

[@abduazizramazonov2986]

@@PatrickSheaAviation maybe you read the title of the video first

[@patrickpick3091]

But they sure do beat all US carriers

[@d.digneffe2912]

There was a dedicated check-in and lounges access at Berlin Tegel for LH and Star Alliance Gold pax. / There is a dedicated terminal with check-in, security and DF shops for first pax at FRA, CDG, LHR for F and J/C pax for certain companies.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I have wanted to try out the LH First class terminals at MUC or FRA. Maybe some day