How BAD is Air Serbia really? (Wet leased from Dan Air)

[@rokan81]

I think every experience is going to be different and things can go great and things can go sideways for a plethora of reasons. I’ve flown air Serbia probably 3 dozen times in economy and business and I haven’t had any issues however that doesn’t say much Im one passenger. Experiences vary. The lounge was decent enough, the people at the check in counters have gotten much friendlier and the hospitality while it has some ways to go has been better. It’s going to be like that in much of the Balkans or Eastern Europe in general. People there are generally very warm and welcoming and over accommodating when it comes to personal interactions and hosting but when it’s on a business aspect it tends to be a bit harsh and cold admittedly it’s sort of engrained in the culture. Polish LOT is the same the flight attendants are very detached, it’s very mechanical just a job so to speak. I’m from the balkans so I’m sort of numb to it as it will never touch western mainly USA hospitality but that also brings some challenges as some of it is very much fake too fake and obvious and forced smiles ect… I think this was a fair review all in all. People and businesses should always welcome criticism and learn from it accept it and try to get better. Just my opinion.

[@theRealJohnnyG.]

Thank you for taking the time to write this comment. It's spot on and I couldn't agree more on this. Many of my childhood friends are from the Balkans and I really love it to stay with them and their families and to eat and drink (especially drink hahahha) together, it's one of the purest forms of hospitality I have ever experienced, you're literally treated like family. However, going to a restaurant, hotel etc. in Serbia or Bulgaria for example can feel very different as in some cases you are not treated nicely (not sure if that has to do because I am a foreigner or if it is the same for everyone). In general I love to travel in Eastern Europe a lot, actually even more than Wester Europe, and tbh I am also not a fan of that fake friendliness you experience in some western countries and some parts of Asia aswell. That all said; yes it is true, everyone's experience differs and it is always hard to judge an airline based on a single flight. But I do think there are some insightst be gained nevertheless - for other travelers, for the airline and for myself. Thanks for watching and safe travels!🙏

[@milutinrs]

I flew with airserbia many times and I never got the impression of "cold" crew. They were actually very kind and supportive during my panic attacks in the plane.

[@Alexa-z1r]

Ye as a serbian agree

[@qttllu]

"pushing and showing" at every corner meanwhile he just immigrated from Delhi to Serbia to complain

[@tacodias]

Ah! The classic “but they’re worse”

[@theRealJohnnyG.]

'Just immigrated from Delhi to Serbia?' I guess I missed something 😂😅

[@rec_quest]

I live in chicago and I have flown air serbia multiple times and these things have never happened to me

[@theRealJohnnyG.]

great! Heard ther a330 is better

[@YoutubeUsername7777]

Dude is full of it. Bunch of either exaggerated or made up claims to cast the dirt on company. I have flown on extremely dirty KLM/BA/Air France planes but have never been in comparably dirty or worn out Air Serbia airplane

[@Alexa-z1r]

AIRSERBIA IS GOOD PICKO DID U EVEN TALK WITH THE SEWARDESSES

[@filiprad]

You flew by a wet-leased aircraft by Air Serbia. This was NOT Air Serbia plane. And btw, Uber in Belgrade is called CarGo, not Pink taxi.

[@theRealJohnnyG.]

Still it was an Air Serbia flight (at the end after landing they literally say "thank you for flying Air Serbia today"). Also it was an Air Serbia flight number and I bought the ticket on the official Air Serbia website. How can anyone know in advance that they will get that or 'real' Air Serbia?

[@filiprad]

@@theRealJohnnyG. Of course you couldn't' have known whether this was Air Serbia "original" plane or not but, sorry, the fact stays that this was not an Air Serbia plane. I'm sure you're familiar with a "wet lease" concept.

[@theRealJohnnyG.]

@@filiprad Yes, it was not an air Serbia plane. But that is not the point. I was documenting my Air Serbia flight, unfiltered. If you book an Air Serbia flight on their website there is absolutely no guarantee that you won't have the same experience like me and fly in a wet leased plane from Dan Air (since this is not shown anywhere prior to the flight). So for anyone planning to by an Air Serbia ticket, this trip report is valid. Furthermore, if you buy an Air Serbia flight and you get delivered this, that is still representative of Air Serbia since they are the one deciding where to lease the planes from and creating false expectations for there customers.

[@ragtopdee7408]

Yes it is called pink taxi and they have a really good app! I have used it and way cheaper than the sharks with the white signage light on the roof(aka sharks)

[@markopaunic5628]

Why you guy's from Switzerland never ask your self,how in gods sake this country have aerliner!? They been crushed just 2 decade's ago! If your country sufered the same as our in last 120 years,there will be only dust over there. Greathings to everyone!

[@theRealJohnnyG.]

🫤

[@klj444]

I mean, he's not wrong.@@theRealJohnnyG.

[@JJ-kj4dy]

This guy goes arround trashing airlines and makes money off of it. I wonder who's sponsoring him?

[@theRealJohnnyG.]

Greenpeace

[@GiovanniPietro9000]

Ancient Aliens

[@jb894]

Jews

[@udififkfkfck]

Turkish airlines

[@dusanstanojevic5821]

Ukraine

[@Theother1089]

I recently flew to and from Belgrade on Wizzair, nice airport and no problems.

[@stevedurmisovski8711]

JAT was a top airline in the former yugoslavia what a record I remember flying them in the 80s

[@theRealJohnnyG.]

I wish I was born back then. Would have been amazing to see Yugoslavia with my own eyes (the country - not just their airline), I have watched sooo many videos.

[@mareradic4260]

Not to drag about but... You are getting what you pay for and you will not get a 5 star hotel in economy class so dont expect too much from any company not just AirSerbia. Also I dont think this is an AirSerbia plane because its wet - leased aircraft witch is not technically an Air Serbia plane. This video is kind of misunderstood for those who are not in planes and flying around. So better explanation and quick summary of video is lacking on this content.

[@Alastorsremnants]

I hope their's no issue with luggage transfer to connecting flights with Air Serbia it's my worst nightmare 😩

[@theRealJohnnyG.]

🙏

[@JaStvarno]

You don't have knowledge about topic, your informations are wrong, but at least you are arrogant 😂❤

[@theRealJohnnyG.]

which informations were wrong?

[@kole4419]

Nemoj da letiš vise Air Srbijom! Nemoj ni da dolaziš vjše. Ajde u tri lepe i živ bio.

[@theRealJohnnyG.]

nemoj mi jebat

[@ivonajanjusic9996]

😂​@@theRealJohnnyG.

[@chrismacaber4531]

I admire anyone going on a trip and watching bald and bankrupt while waiting. Did the same just back in December 😁 Cheers from BRU airport. Chris

[@alcoyne3333333333333]

I like your videos. Because its about the plane and Service. And its ( NOT ) about being a Self-centered person who thinks he is a star like many turn out to be after a few videos. Please stay the same forever. Thanks ☘️ 🇮🇪

[@theRealJohnnyG.]

Thanks man! Means a lot to me. I will stay the same hahahah :)🤙

[@mirsadkeric5757]

The plane is not Аir Serbia, and as such it does not deserve to be rated as Air serbiaa even the crew is not Air Serbia, when you want to evaluate Air Serbia, fly on an Air Serbia plane and I guarantee that the feeling will be completely different

[@theRealJohnnyG.]

Well, that is what I got after booking an Air Serbia flight on the Air Serbia website.

[@mirsadkeric5757]

@@theRealJohnnyG. You're all the way inare right there, but regardless, Air Serbia is not registered, nor are the workers from Air Serbia, and if you know which rental company is in question, it would be more correct to comment on them and the bad decision of Air Serbia тo hire them

[@Kings10709]

Who care what u think ??? 😂😂😂

[@theRealJohnnyG.]

so why are you watching brother😂 f off

[@LelaTrenic]

lažov

[@cinoeye]

I have always had great experience with AirSerbia.

[@theRealJohnnyG.]

Nice

[@thomascarlier4614]

You are lucky because they suck so much

[@markovujanic3195]

Seems like you made it to your destination I guess that's what it matters the most.

[@theRealJohnnyG.]

Sure

[@dusanstanojevic5821]

Bro hates his life and everything around the world😂

[@theRealJohnnyG.]

ok

[@filipsavic6362]

It truly depends on the personal expeirences

[@theRealJohnnyG.]

yes, that's the case with every flight

[@stevannikolovski]

You basically flew on leased airplane not Air Serbia actual one. "Soviet submarine" bullshit. You come, you don't have a clue what's happening, you crap around. No relevant opinion.

[@theRealJohnnyG.]

pls don't watch

[@bganonimouse2754]

You really are very good at this. I feel like you'd also be good for hotels and train journeys! I like the blend of jovial (or black) humour combined with uncovering the truth below the surface. Also you provide some details even highly experienced air travel reviewers miss. For what its worth, my advice is take your camera out and keep churning out the content - they say its the only way to get the algorithm to behave!

[@theRealJohnnyG.]

Thank you, this means a lot to me!

[@dudeOmzeh]

Great video! Try Iraqi Airways

[@theRealJohnnyG.]

Thanks! It's on my list.

[@GiovanniPietro9000]

Shouting:NIKO!!! MY COUSIN, LET'S GO BOWLING! would have opened you a lot of doors with Air Serbia😂😂😂

[@theRealJohnnyG.]

😂😂😂 nice one

[@izil1fe]

100% this guy is ethnic Albanian. Here just to talk shit about AirSerbia for no reason.

[@theRealJohnnyG.]

Bosnian, actually

[@Nnnaaalllaaa]

@@theRealJohnnyG. well , he is Albanian and I don' t have a problem with that but service was scandalous?!? and arrogant staff ???! come on. Next time, he can travel with Albania Airlines.

[@Floppaisthecube]

Soo seems like Air Serbia has a good rating by Serbs and me flown there many times it was good waulity.

[@theRealJohnnyG.]

probably I was unlucky or had unrealistic expectations

[@MrAurelius1966]

NOT a AIR Serbia plane

[@Simone-Bucn]

2:30 - 3:00 was brilliant 😄👍 Looks like you had a great pilot. Have you read just "some" of the literally *1,000+ 1/5 reviews* for Air Serbia on Trip Advisor? It seems like you were *very* lucky!

[@theRealJohnnyG.]

yeah..😂😂😅 seems like it

[@supercat380]

This man is a complete liar! Ask any traveller who flies frequently with Air Serbia and you will get only positive remarks!! Don't criticise when the truth is apparent and be honest without being insulting to an otherwise very good airline!!!!!!

[@Donttouchthisaccount143]

I can't wait to fly Air Serbia.. pray for me! 😢

[@theRealJohnnyG.]

Hahhaha have a nice flight! Airline may not be the best but the country is worth visiting!😎

[@imeprezime4771]

the best part in air serbia are stewardess! :-) But es it goes with outsurcing it would not be suprice they may become outsourced waitress from the local bar! 🙂

[@theRealJohnnyG.]

😂😅

[@SmartAss766]

Why Air Serbia always late? It's ridiculus, but every flight departs late and arrives late. With no excuse from company - "Oh, it's okay to delay your flight by 2 hours because FUCK YOU". And nonsense plane leaving waiting times started from 10 to 30 minutes. Hate this air company.

[@Chris-iu7in]

I hear they just had an accident at Belgrade Airport

[@theRealJohnnyG.]

Yes, just saw it on Instagram. Thank god nobody was hurt!

[@klj444]

It was an Embraer E190, the pilot took the D5 intersection instead of the D6 intersection, The section of runway Infront of D5 is 1296 meters and it too short for the E190, the aircraft overran on take-off and struck multiple radio poles on the ground, the aircraft has sustained severe damage and will most likely have to be scrapped.

[@paulwilliams2663]

Marathon airlines, Italian pilot, wet leasing from Air Serbia, who cancelled contract immediately.

[@fatjonbruci3720]

traveled a few months ago with Air Serbia in the direction of Ny, to be honest, I was very disappointed, the food was terrible, the service was scandalous, the TV and electrical equipment almost didn't work at all, above all the arrogant staff. I will not travel with this airline anymore, everything is old, I do not advise you either

[@markdjura2018]

Air serbia hold ur bags and u get lucky iff they dont steal you bag

[@Drunken_Master]

Air Serbia staff, including pilots and crew, are hired based on political merit, not on their skill. If you are a member of the ruling SNS party you can become a pilot even if your qualifications are not adequate.

[@theRealJohnnyG.]

Wow, really?? That's another level of corruption😬

[@rokan81]

All in all to be fair Air Serbia with combination with JAT as it was under that moniker for a long time had an excellent safety record aside yesterdays incident which is a shame due to pilot arrogance and the 1972 JAT flight 367 which was sabotage. The service and hospitality there’s definitely a lot left to be desired. I’m not making excuses but it’s a trend in second world economies on the eastern bloc where people get paid €300 a month and pilots make maybe €800. There’s going to be a a big difference there’s no question flying SWISS vs Air Serbia or LOT for example. You sort of know what you’re getting if you really wanted to spend the extra money and fly Air France, you can’t beat up on a KIA for not being a Benz….i digress ✌🏼.

[@AeroTravels]

Dirty Plane and very nice Report.

[@theRealJohnnyG.]

Thanks!🙏