Stunning architecture in Baku. I agree with you Sam, the Airbus A340-500 is one of the best looking airplanes.
@GenkisTravels2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful livery. The A340-500 was always a beautiful aircraft.
@alieffauzanrizky72022 жыл бұрын
So sad that it's a dying breed now
@tanweihao20012 жыл бұрын
Well some poeple say its the worlds most unlucky aircraft:/
@aakashkarajgikar93842 жыл бұрын
I find the Boeing 777s, 787s, and Airbus A380s, A350s more beautiful than this!
@alderlake12th2 жыл бұрын
@@aakashkarajgikar9384 never the flying pencil is never bad
@bernardtan36392 жыл бұрын
Have not been to Baku and will love to travel there to see the place. The Azerbaijan airline looks comfortable and service attentive.
@TvGunslingeRvT Жыл бұрын
It's one of the most expensive airlines in the world
@franciskt41712 жыл бұрын
Yes, I had flown on a A340 from Colombo to TVM in Dec. 2011. It was super and I cherish that all my life.
@maxbiagi30912 жыл бұрын
Sam in Ázerbájdžán: "What is a language in Ázerbájdžán?" staff: "Ázerbájdžán" 😂😂😂😂 Epic
@BenetClaire2 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@tu134pilot2 жыл бұрын
I used to fly the A340-500 (and -600) for Etihad. Wonderful aircraft...a real delight to fly.
@dongevelhof68632 жыл бұрын
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.
@Mrroblox-lo2sq2 жыл бұрын
In my opinion the 747 is one of the most beautiful aircraft but the a340 is cool too
@FOCOSOITALIANO2 жыл бұрын
Long Live Azerbaijan.
@MajesticSapphireCruises Жыл бұрын
Amin
@pa12blogarmillaurrutia172 жыл бұрын
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.
@alonshalit57782 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous Sam. We love Azerbaijan from Israel and the USA. I hope to soon see a Los Angeles - Baku direct flight.
@FUZZYnow2 жыл бұрын
🇮🇱❤️🇦🇿
@zakbakali18702 жыл бұрын
Free Palestine 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸
@suhailarahamat992 Жыл бұрын
Free Palestine 🇵🇸🤝🇲🇾
@Khalid_Jafar Жыл бұрын
My lovely A340-500! 😍 Azerbaijan Airlines have a 2 aircraft’s of this model. Karabakh and Nakhchivan. I flight too much with those “kids” 😅❤️🔥
@vaiosan7752 жыл бұрын
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 ! 😉😁😊
@yuchen_zhong2 жыл бұрын
Really good food and nice service!
@s3savage2 жыл бұрын
Nice.. beautiful Azerbaijan... can't wait to visit ....❤️👍🇦🇿
@taral0v2 жыл бұрын
Thanks ❤️🇦🇿🙏
@L_M_G_A2 жыл бұрын
6:03 "This is snack 🙄" I'm literally crying 😂
@Andrew1822 жыл бұрын
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 👍
@SamChui2 жыл бұрын
You're lucky to see it from your local airport. It is super rare nowadays.
@sterlingbingham79752 жыл бұрын
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!
@alonshalit57782 жыл бұрын
Sam our favorite Hong Konger!!!!!!!! Gorgeous travels.
@sanjaymu742 жыл бұрын
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! 😊
@GBOAC2 жыл бұрын
340 a twin engine? you might be remembering wrong here
@raufa5834 ай бұрын
I flew the AirbusA340-500 when AZAL used this airplane for the JFK - Baku route. It was such a comfortable flight. There were even bar/lounge areas in economy, which resulted in a bunch of former Bakuvians gathering around for drinks and chat, very cool experience. Landing in Baku can be quite rough due to the winds, but flying inside this giant, you barely felt a thing.
@skullcrusher82212 жыл бұрын
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
@santinopontillas77282 жыл бұрын
What a elegant aircraft, Airbus A340-500 is my favorite aircraft because it has many destinations and I love the aircraft itself.
@wimmaleni2 жыл бұрын
What a great service of that aircraft and staff
@benjaminjoseph84872 жыл бұрын
I must say that’s the best looking crew that I have seen on all your videos so far.
@gewglesux2 жыл бұрын
The one who gave him the "snack" is my favorite
@prodthegreatpotoo8 ай бұрын
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.
@savvasgiordamnis100 Жыл бұрын
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.
@ibrahimalifull05 ай бұрын
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.
@AnAussieMallu2 жыл бұрын
A340😍 The reason for the bar lounge, it was designed for Kingerfinsher Airlines owned by Vijay Mallaya who was once known as king of 🍺.
@louskunt97982 жыл бұрын
King of mugs?
@AnAussieMallu2 жыл бұрын
@@louskunt9798 Brilliant, you are so very brilliant. Please don’t show your head on sunlight. 😉
@aston-martin-internationalist2 жыл бұрын
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.
@Vlad65252 жыл бұрын
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!
@papi86592 жыл бұрын
great livery - one of the best around
@haditjandradjaja84032 жыл бұрын
NOTHING BEATS THE LOOK OF 4 ENGINES AIRCRAFT 👍👍👍
@87bones872 жыл бұрын
"When I was still slim" you still look good Sam. Your personality plays a big part in that. Great work!
@Kefalokastoras2 жыл бұрын
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...
@scoobydo4462 жыл бұрын
How can they have it when this airline in sams video is the last operator of public service, some mothers do have them
@Kefalokastoras2 жыл бұрын
@@scoobydo446 must be a -400 then...
@scoobydo4462 жыл бұрын
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 ,
@teazerfemi2 жыл бұрын
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
@haleemazawahirhaleema98522 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful air craft lovely 😍
@francoisgagnon53352 жыл бұрын
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!
@FlightSideOfLife2 жыл бұрын
Great to see a bar on board and so much food!
@mackay47402 жыл бұрын
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.
@aaronoh39112 жыл бұрын
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.
@saranath03172 жыл бұрын
A340-500 is such a beauty ✨
@samjones43272 жыл бұрын
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!!
@LINJ6382 жыл бұрын
Welcome back, Sam!!! Always good to have you here!!!!
@jamestnov419452 жыл бұрын
Wonderful life you are having Sam.
@juanadelgadolopez48022 жыл бұрын
Great video salutes from Juncos, Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
@recuerdosfamilia23532 жыл бұрын
Hermoso viaje. Veo que la pasaste muy bien. Qué rico comer bastante en el avión.
@johnnovy66302 жыл бұрын
Nice looking flight, cabin crew and food and drink.
@miluvaganamagamparam59352 жыл бұрын
Excellent talk about airlines and alot of tips about sitting and many others points.thank you.
@shahidalibhatti2 жыл бұрын
Super awesome, I flew A340 -500 ,Sri Lanka to Singapore since June 2009,round trip ,srilankan airline.
@TheRareVideosXL2 жыл бұрын
What a great flight and an amazing video.
@vidjcb2 жыл бұрын
We are so lucky to have Sam sharing these amazing experiences. Another fantastic video. Just thanks a lot for doing it.
@wl21822 жыл бұрын
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!! ❤️
@HM-nh7nc2 жыл бұрын
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 😍
@supericeman12 жыл бұрын
I remember the other video you flew on this A340, what a nice trip!
@0V3CHKiN2 жыл бұрын
Well done, Baku.
@ThatOneCuber12 жыл бұрын
Good video sam! I wish the a340 didnt retire.😢
@autohub.322 жыл бұрын
IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR 2 YEARS IM GOING TO CRY IDK WHY THOUGH THANK YOU SAM
@Aerolandaircraft2 жыл бұрын
Why is no one talking about the Flight Attendant at 6:03 who didn't want to tell Sam what the "snack" was?
@pedro1906062 жыл бұрын
I love all of your videos and especially when you find rarities like these: the last model flying, etc
@cool_man8942 жыл бұрын
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
@AbdulrahmanIsmail_AU2 жыл бұрын
The A340-500 is a beautiful plane such a shame they stopped using it.
@bahaviation20702 жыл бұрын
*A340
@AbdulrahmanIsmail_AU2 жыл бұрын
@@bahaviation2070 yeah, autocorrect
@paradiseaviation93672 жыл бұрын
My favorite livery 😍😍 and colour scheme 😍
@alfisyahri_r2 жыл бұрын
Most beautiful aircraft ever exist!
@ameliefleischmann57462 жыл бұрын
Best looking Airbus. Best channel on KZbin. Chris
@_QuizWorld2 жыл бұрын
I loved the video, especially the food part😅
@u.hinson63002 жыл бұрын
I love the 340. A very unique and easily identifiable plane. Very beautiful plane.
@fardeenhassan35772 жыл бұрын
Didn't know baku was that advanced thank u sam
@spike1108202 жыл бұрын
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.
@asbusinos2 жыл бұрын
'What is this?' 'It's a snack!' A polite way of saying 'Just eat the goddamn thing Sam!' 🤣
@waterhouse84322 жыл бұрын
Yes I flew in A 340 500 from Sydney to Bangkok back in 2013 .It was really great to fly with this plane
@ashleyrego28772 жыл бұрын
9:55 - you can still see Lewis going straight on after leaving on the 'magic' 😂😂
@flustic2 жыл бұрын
i think im super lucky to go on one of these
@Magirus3702 жыл бұрын
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.
@galt282 жыл бұрын
I remember taking an EK A340-500 in the early 2005 for travel between DXB and JFK . One of the quietest metal to fly..missing the gentle giant,
@Asgeir_W2 жыл бұрын
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.
@jorgerivera1982 жыл бұрын
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.
@fly_w_tony2 жыл бұрын
I thought it was an A330 with two more engines. The A340 is really hard to see, but thank you for uploading the video so I can see it in detail!
@abdullahnaeem53492 жыл бұрын
It is
@oliviasonlinediary2 жыл бұрын
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!!
@Bebekmatrix2 жыл бұрын
Wow the town is amazing
@BrainwenAlekanta2 жыл бұрын
I really like the time when Singapore Airlines using their modified A340-500 aircraft to operate the world's longest flight from Singapore to New York (SQ21&SQ22), before it was replaced with the Airbus A350-900ULR. The A340-500 is such a great aircraft for me.
@julosx2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, so much better than the tiny 350 ! I plan to fly the A380 with Singapore later this year.
@TraveldenganDon2 жыл бұрын
The -600 actually has a partial lower deck, which accommodates fairly spacious restrooms and some social space (at least the Lufthansa version has it - don't know if it's standard).
@Wellnessinspire222 жыл бұрын
Don’t believe it is standard . I was on an Iberia A340-600 one given day and asked about this and they didn’t have it. Conversely a friend flew on another Iberia A346 which had it.
@venichen12 жыл бұрын
It's also available on other Airbus planes as well. I think I've seen pictures of lower deck washrooms on the A340-300 and even the A330 (IIRC).
@paulb48772 жыл бұрын
The UK airline Thomas Cook use to have the A330 with the lower deck toilets, I believe there were 5 located at the rear section and the stairs down were by door 4L.
@endangeredkid74732 жыл бұрын
3:14 that woman on the left with The Rock eyebrows 😏
@Falcon-Aviation2 жыл бұрын
This is great, would love to fly them one day! 😍
@jfdez642 жыл бұрын
I did fly with Thai, BKK-JFK...loved it!!!
@rokaniphillip39082 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I flew with Singapore Airlines using A340-500 aircraft from Seoul, Incheon International Airport (ICN), via Singapore (SIN) to (DXB) Dubai. It was marvellous with hospitable crews.
@Oriol-ft9ws2 жыл бұрын
I don't know why but for some reason the 4 jets planes since the 747,have something special!
@RedfaJan2 жыл бұрын
Flew a Cathay Pacific A340 once. It was very cool.
@liamrelaxationtube51792 жыл бұрын
Nice aviation report.
@lyteang2 жыл бұрын
Always the best insight I love what u do
@isaacharry70622 жыл бұрын
Had flown in Singapore Airlines A340-5 from SIN to LAX back in 2012 🙌
@Tariq_Khan9652 жыл бұрын
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 🙂
@yguruprasad81432 жыл бұрын
What a great flight we all like your videos Sam ji thank you very much
@Peteski-02 жыл бұрын
Great video Sam. How beautiful is the A340-500?! I may just take a day trip so I can fly on this plane.
@mohamedubaidullah63312 жыл бұрын
Remembering the long hauling delay at transit flight from Chennai to Riyadh via Colombo on Dec,2k15 ....flew with A340-300 from Paris to Colombo as a replacement for A330-300 ....
@angelavilajr30832 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful airplane, i thought that A340-500 a small version of Boeing 747 airplane
@desmondnexusp2 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your video.
@peterhodgkinson47752 жыл бұрын
I had the pleasure of flying in an A340-500 of Emirates from Dubai to Dar es Salaam and return in March of 2012. It was wonderfully quiet and comfortable. Although no airlines currently fly the A3405, there is at least one in service with the Royal Thai Air Force, tasked with carrying a certain well know person between Bangkok and Munich.
@teamvalor78672 жыл бұрын
Its the king of thailand. But, you WILL be arrested if you talk about that in Thailand, they don't want the citizens to know that this is happening
@myamericandream81522 жыл бұрын
Flew on the A340-300 twice, with Finnair and Virgin. Great plane, sad to see all the variants going out of service