How I Flew Transatlantic FIRST CLASS Cheaper Than Economy!

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[@therealdeemz_]

Love the back and forth between the BA and American lounge attendants

[@johniii8147]

The American staff were not having yet extremely professional.

[@MichaelBFomin-zb6kc]

Ok

[@devanthakur1162]

I’m shocked Noel didn’t try far and away the best lounge option available: Cathay Pacific First Lounge!

[@abtravel0279]

@@devanthakur1162 I wonder if it was a nod back to flight number 1 that Noel did - which was a BA flight of course.

[@j.a.mccready9273]

I wouldn't remember how many times I've flown, that's a bit like knowing how many times you've tied your shoe lace, it's something you do without necessarily counting

[@AdamaBanana]

Having only done 9 flights over 20 years, flying for me is an absolute privilege. But it is such an amazing accomplishment to see you doing your 1,000th. Here's to another 1,000 flights from you!

[@sethpython8968]

I really love how respectful and unentitled your attitude towards travel is and how you treat the staff, your love for aviation really shines through

[@noelphilips]

Thank you!

[@alpzepta]

British people are really civilised people unlike most American and that’s why entitled Karen exist

[@TheObladeeoblada]

Huge achievement! Well done. Really good to see the AA staff go in to bat for you and get it sorted.

[@Mario22149]

American Airlines 4 lyfe!!

[@happyphoto200]

surprising as American Airlines are not known for customer service.

[@inrain_bows]

Dude took Heathrow Express on return for a Greggs sausage roll. Legend.

[@gemmapenny]

I used to work with the BA Lounge Guy. He should have known better as he’s got many years of experience.

[@Ashwin-zg7rt]

The v fact that you have kept track of all your flights shows the passion! I thought you will shed a tear! Superb Noel!

[@javianjohnson8746]

Amazing that you were able to track all 1,000 flights that you've done. Even more amazing that Flight 1,000 departed from the same exact terminal as Flight 1. What an achievement for you

[@laurensvanesveld1354]

Also my 1e flight was in 1979 from Amsterdam to Gran Canaria. Martin Air DC 10. It diverted to Tenerife not long after the KLM 747 and Pan Am 747. Still seen some wreckage left. Scary to see. Will never forget that.

[@richardchristman5066]

Congrats on the achievement, Noel. You celebrated it right properly. You have me thinking how many flights I've made since my first flight in 1960 - PIT-CLE. I'm not at 1000, but well over seven hundred for sure. The TWA Hotel is on my bucket list. Cheers for the preview of the hotel!

[@seandelaney-gesing7585]

Congrats on your 1000th flight, Noel! Wishing you 1000+ more flights. Thanks for all your hard-work in bringing these videos to all of us! I appreciate it!

[@Plusty07]

Congratulations Noel, on your 1000 th flight. It's certainly, always a joy to watch you travel to these amazing destinations, giving your heartfelt an honest opinion, even in the most difficult of circumstances. Cheers mate!

[@sypheron]

Congrats on 1000 flights Noel! What a great experience it must have been, here's to a 1000 more! Thank you very much for your hours of entertainment and information!

[@PhillyMotoXTS]

Congratulations on number 1000 Noel! Thanks for taking us along for a lot of those rides, and here's to 1000 more!

[@dollerkid]

I loved this video, specially the end TWA hotel part with the retro AC outside and old telephone in the room amazing experience!

[@victorgriffin5517]

I love spending my Sunday mornings watching your adventures Noel. Congrats on the 1000 flights!!!!

[@TheRareVideosXL]

Congratulations on your 1000th flight and cheers to many more in the future. What a journey it has been. Keep it up.

[@MrJames_1]

Congrats Noel on your 1000th. Flight. Congrats also for your tenacity in keeping the dream alive. Fly safe. Have fun. 🎉🎉🎉

[@BrendanMcNamara]

Your enthusiasm is contagious, and we love it. Congrats on 1000!

[@theonemouse]

4:59 “Thank you very much, sorry for being an asshole”… that had me laughing pretty good 😂

[@bigal1337]

Congrats Noel!! You wanted to do something and you did it! An awesome accomplishment! First class is crazy!

[@eliaslaradi5154]

Congrats Noel on flight number 1000, I am a huge fan and an av geek as well, my dad used to be a pilot so it runs in the family.

[@nihadvatres3448]

Congratulations on your 1000th flight, amazing achievement. I love your videos, thank you for sharing with all of us.

[@NW787-9]

Congratulations on such a milestone! Have always loved watching your videos, so certainly looking forward to the future of this amazing channel! Thanks for providing the Sunday entertainment that we all needed these past few years 😁

[@joannharrington2279]

You have the same love of flying as you did on your first flight. I can't imagine 1000 flights. You couldn't stop grinning from ear to ear. Thank you for letting me be part of your celebration. Safe travels.

[@MrMigueldelaO]

Just some information - The TWA hotel is the world famous Finnish architect Eero Saarinen designed TWA terminal. He also designed Dulles Airport in Washington and the Arch in St. Louis. I flew from this terminal when it was a terminal to Egypt.

[@chrisralph2636]

Congratulations on your 1000th flight Noel! Definitely an emotional video for you and all of your followers! Cheers to the next 1000! All the best - Chris (a Canadian) living in your first flight location Moscow.

[@JohnThomasii]

Overall one of the BEST videos in ANY genre I've watched on KZbin. This is a big event and you could see it on your face and hear it in your voice. Made me feel a little bit of your joy and emotions. Congrats and here's to a thousand and MORE flights for you. Bless you and your family.

[@noelphilips]

Thank you so much for your kind words.

[@ukdavepianoman]

I've flown nearly 500 times in about 30 years - so very similar to you. My first flight was VA to LA - I remember it vividly. Oh, you've flown ONE THOUSAND times...I must have missed that :) Seriously though, I love your reviews - you're charismatic, honest, informative and humorous. I also love how you "accept" the strange things and inconveniences that you encounter around the world. Congratulations again and look forward to seeing what you do for your 2000th flight!

[@businesstrader131]

Noel is the GOAT of flight reviews. Authentic, humble and informative.

[@ranjanguha6303]

Noel, Congratulations on your 1000th flight ! What a cool milestone !! Keeping a log and consistently maintaining it over the years reiterates your enthusiasm for aviation. Best wishes for another million more at least.

[@murrays99]

Congrats to 1000 we all live through your vlogs. Most of us will never see as many of the countries you share on weekly vlogs. Thanks so much and cheers to another 1000

[@billlong963]

TWA was my favorite airline when I was in the US Army some 45 years ago. All flights went through the hub at St. Louis. I loved it. They had such a warm crew.

[@b0tterman]

I used the TWA terminal so many times back in the day. I always loved it. Brilliant architecture by Saarinen. Looks just as good now as it did back then.

[@dCarey906]

Congratulations noel on your one thousand flight and what a fantastic video, thank you so much for sharing and bringing us all along.

[@maelmoor]

Congratulations Noel! Great achievement and a lovely flight to celebrate it with! Keep up the good work!

[@benmun9057]

🎉 Cheers Noel, what an accomplishment. Here is to 1000 more flight reviews!

[@lisagulley8051]

You've come full circle Noel! Congrats on your 1000th flight! You were like a kid in a candy store in that first class seat!

[@nicolahdoughty]

Congratulations on your 1000 flight. What a flight you looked very emotional before you boarded. Food looked fabulous,and glad you enjoyed your flight.

[@paulmoeller5220]

Congratulations on your 1000th flight, and thanks for sharing your flights with us!!

[@joelpark3030]

Congratulations Noel. You are such a inspiration to young people to follow their dreams ❤

[@renodemona]

Mate, 1000 flights is an awesome milestone! My 1st was a TWA L-1011 from LA to Frankfurt. Wife's was a Alitalia 767 SFO-LHR-MIL.

[@karensouren3130]

I love that you've followed your dream and achieved it Noel! Congratulations! And I love your vids! from NZ with many thanks from me for sharing your experiences 😊

[@nickisrael9922]

Noel, from the bottom of my heart Congrats on your 1000th flight and huuuuuuuuuuuuuge hugs from Colombia

[@RoadCone411]

Congrats on 1,000 flights! I’ve had a 10 year head start on you and I’m only approaching 500 flights - and I still fly more than most people I know! (My first was on a BA BAC 1-11 from MAN-LHR.) Love the symmetry of using LHR for the major milestones…well done!

[@RoadCone411]

@Naes Galaxy The flights I take are going with or without me…my incremental difference is not that significant.

[@charlesjay8818]

@@RoadCone411 True, 1 person isn't going to make a difference, but if enough people decided not to fly then there would be less flights and routes. But saying that, choosing not to fly and take another form of transport with a smaller carbon foot print only works for short flights. No way of travelling intercontinal without a flight and i can't see that changing anytime soon. Flying is here to stay, i don't know why aviation gets such a bad name, plenty of other industries pollute more. Flying has come on leaps and bounds compared to shipping trucks etc

[@MancunianMrG]

I may have served you. I was BA Cabin Crew, based at Manchester, in the 80's. The 1-11 was a tough old bird. The crew loved it.

[@lucascalma605]

On your 1000th flight, one of the special highlights apart from being one of the last passengers to fly a US International First Class service before it's gone is that, you got to visit your old home country of the UK briefly! If you have missed that, doesn't that give you memories of your old home country Noel?

[@miwaresoft8641]

That picture of you on your first flight - classic, thanks for sharing

[@aardvark888]

Congrats on your 1,000 flight Noel, I really enjoy all you videod look forward to them every week fantastic job.

[@vap57]

Congrats on your 1000th flight! I'm nowhere near that. I haven't counted mine but I figure I'm somewhere between 50-100 flights. I remember my first flight, when I was just a little kid, on a Trans Canada Airlines Vickers Viscount on a sightseeing flight from Toronto to Niagara Falls and back. My longest flight was a 10 hour flight from Honolulu to Toronto on a B747-200 with Wardair Canada (where I worked from 1980-1990).

[@mmhuq3]

Well done Noel on 1000th flight. I have taken a stock take of my own flights which current is at 1600 and 200 plus of these were in the 747. Keep making the videos and stay happy and blessed.

[@williamroom6482]

Congratulations on 1000 flights. I enjoy your videos much more due to your commitment to showing the economy classes across the world, it’s really interesting to see - so you’ve very much deserved a first class treat!

[@noelphilips]

Thank you!

[@katmartens4341]

Wow, Congratulations on your 1000th flight!! So cool!! Here's to 1000+ more flights! Thank you for sharing your adventures with us!! Cheers!! 🎉🍾🥂🍻🌞

[@timmarsh8303]

Noel congrats on your one thousand flight and taking it in style don’t blame you, I would definitely be as chuffed as you, keep the great videos coming I always look forward to you next adventure. I’ve only just started my bucket list as I must admit I was a bit nervous about flying. Now I look forward to my next flight and watching your videos has giving me the flying itch. Loved the fact that American Airlines lounge staff made sure you got into a first class lounge, I was very impressed that they said no your can use BA’s first class and someone escorted you around brilliant. Omg what a fantastic price $2400 for your round trip and staying at the TWA hotel that certainly puts the icing on the cake 🎂. Can wait for your next adventure. TWA hotel is on my bucket list, my first flight was a navy charter flight and flew from Gib to Uk on TWA. Keep the fantastic videos coming Noel 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@samiyahmaham]

A massive congratulations on your 1000th flight Noel! 🥂 Aviation is the main connection to my late father, he was an engineer for BA so I learned everything I know from him. Now I’m learning from you, and I can’t wait to start my journey around the world 🙏🏼 Thank you for all your amazing content ✈️

[@deansiracusa3966]

Huge congrats on your 1,000th flight! And, congrats on the success of your channel!

[@edchiang]

Congrats on the 1000 flights mate, and thanks for your reports. Very enjoying it. Thanks.

[@fdanieln8759]

Happy 1000th Noel! Your excitement and energy was so infectious, I've been sitting on the edge of my seat intently watching. Your content is so loved and your personality is so enlightening. Thank you for taking us along with you on a very special flight!

[@noelphilips]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@dc-travel]

congrats Noel, for flight 1k! U alway love travelling with you, just one little hint for the TWA hotel: one can book rooms with a runway view, that is, for aviation geeks, even more brilliant...

[@stulop]

Congratulations, amazing achievement. Reminds me of my first flight from the same building. Pam Am, New York, November 1987. Even in economy at a young age it was all first class to me. Happy memories.

[@atomic32205489]

Congrats on your 1000th flight Noel! I only wish I had made a log of all of my flights. My dad worked for an airline for over 50 years so I don't even have a record of my first flight.

[@thabomabuza7340]

Congratulations on completing 1000 flights, Noel Philips! Your passion, hard work, and dedication have made you an inspiration to many in the aviation community. Keep soaring high and inspiring others to follow their dreams. Well done!

[@noelphilips]

Thank you!

[@jdavison8551]

@@noelphilipsmany congratulations and thanks for taking us along on so many interesting trips. How about a video of top tips and lessons learned from your 1000 trips? Any tips on getting affordable lounge access or upgrades for us on economy budgets would be great.

[@historylover13]

Congrats on your 1000th fight, and especially on doing it in style! I traveled for business (based out of the USA) from 1980-2017 (retirement). I flew a LOT but never tracked the number of flights. I would LOVE to know! It's awesome that you tracked yours and could celebrate appropriately.

[@andreahall523]

Wow huge congrats on the 1000 flight, I so love watching all your flights, cheers Noel 🎉🥳

[@orange25i]

Congratulations on your 1000th flight! Great achievement! Long time follower here. For those of us, who do a little bit (less) flying themselves, it would be interesting to hear, how you find these flights and e.g. how you manage split up the flight legs.

[@ohheyitskevinc]

Yeah the BA lounge at T3 did the exact same thing to me with my AA FF ticket, except the AA lounge at that time was completely closed, so I ended up at Cathay (which by the way is better).

[@JimToronto]

Congrats on 1000 Noel, another great trip. Was very cool seeing the TWA hotel too.. very retro and amazing looking. Cozy room too. But yes, as you said, here's to 1000 more! :)

[@owenbegner3004]

Congratulations on 1000 flights. Your channel is one of the bright spots I have. Thank you for everything you do.

[@noelphilips]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@chris_flies_business]

This prompted me to spend the last hour doing a count of my own total numbers 😅. My first flight was as a baby onboard a very early days Ryanair ATR 42-300 from Luton to Waterford in 1990. Since then I've managed 165 flights across 26 airlines (37 of those in business on 9 airlines), these days averaging around 8 flights a year. Still have to tick true First class off the bucket list with some FF miles at some point.

[@CumulusGranitis]

From a Fellow Globe Trotter, Congrats on your 1,000 flt. You've come a long way since that 1st Flt 30 years ago. Very pleased to see AA staff at LHR go to bat for you. Top notch professionalism.

[@scruff520]

Congratulations on your 1000th flight, thank you for taking us along with you, here's to many more adventures 😁

[@danielfarmer4311]

Love how excited you get about flying and airports. Cheers 🍻

[@torgeirbrandsnes1916]

Congrats on your 1000th flight! I do not know if I have more or less. This summer I have done the same since 1978. Mr. Janne Carlzon CEO of SAS/SK said when he got rid of first class on SAS. The only ones sitting in First are co workers of the crew onboard. This is most exclusive mess hall in the world. That is why this product has to go. Keep up the good work. Be safe!

[@MrMigueldelaO]

I am so peeved I did not count my flights!! I have been to 65 countries. My first flight was on a Boeing 707 to Los Angeles 60 years ago - 1962. I was 12. The Jet Age was only 5 years old!!!! Love your videos!

[@PetriTemiseva]

I am right there with you. Having flown regularly for 50 years, with more than 200 flights per year, during the best/worst years. The effect is selfdeveloped Pavlov's dog syndrome. Whenever I take my seat and hear the engines humming, I fall asleep. ✈️😴

[@denisebledsoe8836]

I'm so happy for Noel!! You are living your dream every day!!

[@alancobbin]

Superb,Congrats on the 1000th flight Noel👍😉💪

[@awaywithpaul3423]

Congrats on 1000 flights, how many countries have you been to now? I remember way back you were up to 700 so we must have been along with you on hundreds of flights now too, everyone a joy to watch. I’m closing in on my 50th flight so a long way to go but everyone has given me amazing views and new adventures. Raising a glass to aviation 🍸

[@easterncapeexperienceonlan5940]

Congratulations! May you have many more happy, safe flights. 🍾 PS. Have you ever flown between St.Johns, Newfoundland and Heathrow? It's apparently the shortest flight across the Atlantic, between North America and Europe. Just under 5 hours apparently with Air Canada.

[@dawnbanerdt-adams8356]

Congratulations on your 1,000th flight! Awesome achievement! Looked like a pretty fun flight. I'm glad you gave props to the staff.

[@huibschouten7854]

Congratulations Noël, still going strong! Keep on the good work, really nice vlogs

[@claret7110]

Well done for reaching 1,000 flights, Noel! 🎉

[@coopa2002]

Congrats on your 1000th flight Noel. Curious to know what website you use to track your past flights?

[@johndeyo]

Im wondering this too. It looks really cool.

[@nashwave29]

Congrats on 1000 flights! So glad I found your channel a while back

[@woodie70hudson87]

Congrats on your 1000th flight Noel! Very entertaining, and I look forward to watching your next thousand flights!!!😁👍👍👍

[@QuicknStraight]

I think Noel mentioned his 1000th flight about 1000 times! 😂 As for Flagship First, I think it's slightly underwhelming by the look of it. Now, the TWA hotel does look good.

[@v51gaming62]

What was the website at 0:48?

[@christian1284]

Log my flight maybe ?

[@leocasas5774]

Congratulations on your 1000th flight, noel! here's to the next 1000 ones. Cheers! 🍾🥂

[@amygretz3901]

Congrats on 1000 flights!! I really enjoy your vlogs so here’s to 1000 more 🎉🎉

[@oc4144]

Congrats! What site do you use to track your flights?

[@ejesports8275]

Did you find out?

[@avgaskoolaid4572]

Noel, what was the flight tracking utility you showed at the beginning?

[@jakel950]

It kinda looks like Grafana? It’s a tool software and ops engineers use to keep track of applications, servers, etc. It might be a custom program?

[@ljcor1899]

Congrats Noel! Well done and can’t wait for the next 1000! Cheers

[@marywilson5192]

Congratulations Noel! Cheers to 1000 flights & 1000 more! 🎉🎉🎉

[@A6RXN]

Hi Noel, can I ask which app you’re using to track how flights you’ve taken/miles covered etc - I want to record all mine whilst I still remember them 😂

[@chr04]

that guy at BA lounge is tragic

[@KO-tm4fz]

Congratulations Noel! Amazing milestone!

[@jonclassical2024]

CONGRATULATIONS NOEL, WELL DESERVED TREAT!!! (And the TWA Hotel!!!!) WOWZERS!!! Cheers Noel!!!

[@qw4958]

Hello Can you tell us the app that you use for tracking all your flights ?

[@johnmacdonald6968]

What website do you use to keep track of all your flights?

[@Alexander_Dunn]

Congratulations with your 1000th flight! A very rare milestone and what is going to be a rare travel class soon!

[@yashs1890]

Congrats on 1000 flights Noel, look forward to your videos every week!

[@sherylk6699]

Well done Noel....Cheers to your 1000 🎉...Love to watch your travels........onward and upwards my friend........safe travels..xx