I Flew Air New Zealand's SECRET First Class

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I took a flight on Air New Zealand's secret first class, that you probably didn't know existed. Here's what it's like.
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[@airnz]

Kia ora, Noel! Thank you for the kind review. We're glad you had a good time, and definitely agree that you have to come back to NZ. Much more to see! Mā te wa

[@nursiebelle]

“This time today I’ll be home!!” 😂😅😂

[@rickscott7350]

Yep, made the time change a few times with the US Navy. When I went to my 1st duty station in Guam I left on a wednesday evening and arrived on Friday Morning. Then when I returned to the states, i took 2 weeks of leave and went home. i Left at 12 Noon in Guam and arrived in my Moms house in Washington state at 11:30am the same day. She asked me when did I leave Guam and I said in about 1/2 an hour. Funny look on her face.

[@Rekuzan]

I've flown into and out of Houston a few times; strangest weather you'll ever see!! Cloudy and raining on one side of the street, sun shining and clear as day on the other.

[@cindynimmore]

😂😂😂

[@maxverschuren6858]

Timetraveller. 😅

[@kiwiflyernz]

ANZ Pilot here - I am glad you enjoyed our world class hospitality. Fly with us again. Mā te wa.

[@classicjonesy]

I am flying AirNZ to Fiji in October for my Brother in Laws 40th Birthday for a week. I am so excited, I am going to spend every day with a smoothie in one hand, and cocktail in the other 😆🤣

[@asteve4914]

You don’t need to use token Te Reo phrases when you’re not at work, champ. Nobody knows what that means. Not even 98% of Kiwis.

[@kiwiflyernz]

@@classicjonesy Hahahaha have an absolutely awesome time!! All the best. ☺️

[@kiwiflyernz]

@@asteve4914 Your life must be so sad.

[@nikolaipetushinsky4263]

​@kiwiflyernz why would you think that? He just stated the factually correct and objective truth. But I guess truth hurts huh? No surprise there. Stop drinking the Kool aid. Lived in Nz all my life. No idea wtf that means. I'm part of the 98%.

[@kittylaroux17]

I love how kind and polite you are to everyone in general, but specifically with fans who recognize you!

[@karensayer3089]

He's a Englishman.

[@carlgray6811]

$3351 USD is roughly $5,500 NZD. However, that is still reasonable for a 13-hour flight, and the service which AirNZ to give. Good on you, Air NZ , and good to see an honest critic, chur KIWI Bloke

[@Dlitte879]

I definitely chuckled at the side eye the waitress gave you while filming in the lounge

[@fixpacifica]

Stink eye.

[@CallieMasters5000]

Could you get any more fan meetups in this video?! This has got to be the most for any one video. Now all you need is to encounter a fan while they're actually watching your video at the same time.

[@tasmanianmapping]

kiwis sure do like noel :)

[@TangerineTulip]

@@tasmanianmappingwe do 😊

[@Rekuzan]

I've flown into and out of Houston a few times; strangest weather you'll ever see!! Cloudy and raining on one side of the street, sun shining and clear as day on the other.

[@bobsellars2395]

@@TangerineTulip We sure do!

[@rmfalco6288]

I actually download Noel Philips Videos through you tube download function and see them on flights.....Unfortunately never met him in Europe.

[@Levijwschmidt]

New Zealand has such kind people 🇳🇿 🖤🤍

[@lordcorgi6481]

I was expecting Noel to pull out a cigar and start smoking it in the Loo "International waters baby!" 🤣

[@u-neekusername4430]

LOL me too! ...but he did say he wants to come back here so, best he didn't. All good on the ferry tho (ooopps actually not sure been ages...ages!).

[@vanzkiwi]

I’m a kiwi now living in Vancouver BC and I’m glad you love my home country… the only thing I want to say is the Air New Zealand airport manager didn’t just happen to be there… he was advised well ahead of time that you were onboard lol

[@bardo0007]

Why was he advised?

[@vanzkiwi]

@@bardo0007 airport managers just don’t stand around for a flight to come in

[@genageeraert8039]

Not necessarily true. I worked for a airline and often the airline managers will be out and about.

[@tykewando]

Another 40k since filming this! Onwards and upwards Mr Philips!!!

[@CB_92]

“It’s time for the Noel Phillips, Drunk, Review!” 😂😂 deffo celebrated that 500k well 😂

[@grahamcutress47]

I’m glad I’m not the only one that thought it sounded like a drunk Noel, louder, no F*cks given about the camera covertness and just more excited than usual… oh and throwing the amenity kit too! 😂

[@becsterbrisbane6275]

@@grahamcutress47 not to mention the "Guess what? We're not in Hong Kong!' I was half expecting him to just light up in the toilet lol

[@chilled-out-on-lantau]

CX First Class seats are sooooo comfy. I lived in HK 20 years and worked in Travel Retail and buying, so I usually did 8-15 long haul flights business class each year and was lucky to get upgraded to First Class a few times!

[@bearmotorcycle7305]

I felt Noel glowing with happy excitement scoring that beautiful seat.

[@johnnierainey5761]

giddy or tipsy...the jury is out!

[@kurohone]

Until the loo review I never thought about it, but syringe and needle disposal would be really important for a diabetic on an oceanic flight.

[@jimthefinger7391]

Good point also intravenous drug users.

[@andreworiez8920]

​@@jimthefinger7391Why did you have to go there? With all the legit medical reasons you had to go take the druggie rout?

[@karensayer3089]

​@@andreworiez8920Are you real. Not only your druggie phobia there are millions of us who require regular injections. I had this problem. Carried the used needles in a small container. Hope ANZ takes up the Cathay idea. Thanks Noel for those beautiful snaps of you leaving God zones. I live nearby to Auckland airport. Also on flight path. Get time of the day,just by aircraft fly over.

[@andreworiez8920]

@@karensayer3089 My was responding to Jimthefinger... HE brought up intravenous drug use and I was tearing into him... I even said that there were many valid uses for needles... I know this

[@iatsd]

@@jimthefinger7391 IV drug users are uncommon compared to those that need injected drugs for actual medical reasons. But hey, project all you want. ;)

[@davidcole333]

You touched on a great benefit that those who live near major hubs experience...you're a nonstop flight away from just about anywhere on earth.

[@labadee]

Congrats on hitting 500k! I think I subbed when you were around 150k, good to see you get the attention you deserve! Congrats from Canada!

[@noelphilips]

Thanks so much!!

[@kail.1428]

Rachel is looking healthier. Happy for you both. Be well.

[@chilled-out-on-lantau]

She was looking so good!

[@OldManBadly]

I have a suggestion. How about a "all my best places" run? Travel and a few days in each location, one flying video, one location video, and so on? Then you might finally get to enjoy some of the places you really want to see more of.

[@jonahloke4054]

I have a big smile on my face, seeing Noel get recognized- hard work does pay !

[@mamasinger49]

You had me laughing more than usual on this one Noel! The reggae salmon song got me and the look of the lady behind you in the lounge had me giggling with her "what is he doing" look lol. And of course the usual wit you have that makes me chuckle. It's interesting that in this video you had just hit 500k subscribers but today when you uploaded it you are now at 540k! So amazing. You are getting very popular as so many came up to you during the video knowing who you are. Congrats on everything, well deserved.

[@voxley19]

The success of your KZbin channel is well deserved. Your videos are fantastic! I always look forward to the new one each Sunday.

[@noelphilips]

Thank you very much!

[@rodbartruff7823]

Watching from Houston, welcome Home.

[@wellingtonaviationnz]

Awesome video, Hope you had a great flight with the leased 777

[@ahmedkamalhasin2070]

How amazing that you knew about that seat power button! Taught something to the crew for a change.

[@ForTheBirbs]

Congratulations on 500k! This video brings back so many good memories of a trip from Sydney for a fishing trip with a mate many years ago. We flew over cattle class but return in business as my mate had never been at the pointy end. The separate check in was great as we were the only ones in there. We were chatting at the check in desk and mentioned that it was my mates first time. Things took a bit longer than expected and I wondered. The lounge was good and mate initially was asking where we had to pay for drinks. Lol. It turned out we were on one of the last aircraft with a first class and we'd been upgraded! The cabin crew were curious and soon knew we weren't the hoy polloi, and the whole trip across the ditch was simply stunning.

[@clairegillies7919]

Quality video once again and well done on huge channel growth, so deserved. Rachel is looking really well, Houston definitely agrees with her🌸🌸

[@Apollo17-yz2sh]

The camera work when you got into the seat was cocaine like

[@samdevallance1527]

It was😂

[@pernilsson1764]

Just what i thought

[@katherinemauch1179]

Whiplash.

[@pdeichert]

You’ve been killing it lately!! So much fun to watch this series down under!!!

[@2nww3r]

I don't know why but I always find it very satisfying to see the luggage getting checked in and getting taken away by the carousel

[@ScreenwritingScribe]

Congrats on 500k! I love Air New Zealand. We were coming back from Australia and flew them back to San Francisco. The crew was amazing. I get very nauseous flying and so barely ate going back home. The flight attendant was so worried about me and kept checking on me. I reassured her this was what happens when I fly but i was just so touched that she actually cared that I was doing okay. Best service I ever had and it was a good flight even with my nausea.

[@cheesegraham2387]

Congrats on 500k , you deserve all the success, a joy to watch

[@memando]

I live in Auckland could never afford Air NZ lounge so good to see what it's like inside!

[@jdb316]

Congratulations on the milestone Noel!

[@gracielarojas3200]

CONGRATULATIONS NOEL!!! WE ❤❤❤ YOU! KEEP UP THE GREAT VIDEOS AND REFRESHING CONTENT 🎉.

[@Just1Me9235]

Congratulations on hitting 500k. You’ll probably get more and more “meet and greets “ from this point on - it’s the “price” of “fame” (note both in quotes). Keep making videos, and I’ll keep watching every Monday morning.

[@kevinthomas9878]

Noel, it amazes me are always enthusiastic and never loose your love, no matter how many flights you’ve been on, it always seem as to viewers its your first time. Thank you for keeping the excitement.

[@angusmckay871]

I think your currency conversion at the end is a bit off. $3300 USD is $5400 NZD

[@AUmarcus]

Ouch!!

[@samwalker8893]

Today, not at the time of conversion, which In some of these videos can be 3/6 months ago

[@angusmckay871]

@@samwalker8893 the exchange rate has barely changed at all in the last year. It would be a couple of percent difference.

[@AUmarcus]

@@samwalker8893 The video is recent....very recent. And, the conversion would be roughly the same 6/12/24 months ago. Stable economies currencies don't fluctuate very much. We're not talking about the Argentinian Peso or Russian Rouble here. 😆👍

[@samwalker8893]

@@AUmarcus the US to UK conversion has flipped in both directions by 25% in the last six months, two of the worlds most stable and largest currencies.. at the extreme end of those each time from -25:+25 is the difference between £1:0.75c to £1:$1.25 making a £500 flight either $375 or $625, in six months … its a real swing for not much difference on two stable economies. The other interval is that we assume its recent because he only just released it, BUT he did also release on his frequent Q&A answers show that these long overhaul regional trips are filmed every 5-6 months to provide content for the next term. So theres a potential this is already at least 6 months, at the end of that showing period on top of six months plus five to screen them ? Anything upto 11 months in reality, on a 25+/- swing ….. proves the point. That couple of cents turns into hundreds of dollars just as easy And we are talking about the US Dollar here, not those mickey mouse disney dollars.. eeven though they are more stable

[@carolbrand181]

Oh nice one Noel . Rachel is looking great too . Roger & i are celebrating both our birthdays & 41st Wedding Anniversary on Thursday & on Friday going to London staying in Canary Wharf where on Saturday we are going to Wembley to see Andre Reiu in Concert , then on Sunday going somewhere else before getting back home to Eaglescliffe xx

[@noelphilips]

Happy birthday! Have a great time!

[@carolbrand181]

@@noelphilips Thanks Noel , 3 celebrations in one day & he's from Kent . We met when he got transferred to where i worked in the Civil Service xx

[@torgeirbrandsnes1916]

Great vlog as always! Keep up the good work. Be safe!

[@_StarWire_]

A massive congratulations on hitting 500k Noel. There is nobody more deserving of it than you. Sending love from the uk to yourself and your beautiful family xx Congratulations again lovely

[@andrewwardmedia]

Great video, lots of people recognised you on the trip, and even when u landed. Thanks for sharing

[@b3nn855]

Well done on 500k 🎉 always get excited when you upload 😅

[@thecw301]

Congrats on 500,000+ subscribers!

[@noelphilips]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Happytimes111]

@@noelphilips541k now Noel! 🎉

[@ericlundvall3606]

Kai Ora Noel Bloody awesome to see you finally got back to NZ as an aviation enthusiast love your channel hopefully your back in NZ less than 20 years as a small country she is very picturesque

[@simonbaker6962]

Went to NZ in 2016. Best country I have ever visited. Loved it.

[@johnhaller5851]

Just watch for the speed cameras

[@asteve4914]

And then Ardern ruined it

[@Savannah-dd3uc]

Congrats on 500k. Keep up on the great work

[@EE-ov1wo]

Another enjoyable video, love your enthusiasm for everything and how nice for you to meet some of your followers, congratulations on reaching so many. Look forward to more videos😊

[@noelphilips]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Heidi_Bradshaw]

Great video Noel! Nottingham is lovely and sunny today!

[@yaronsteinbuch3956]

Congrats on the growing viewership! Thanks for the great content and all the informative entertainment!

[@T_Dubbs]

Noel well done on 500k! Hope you enjoyed New Zealand, great video.

[@Smuelaham]

Loving the weekly Noel content. Had to do some catch up the last couple weeks but awesome to see your amazing adventures. Can’t wait to see what you’ve got cooked up next.

[@patriciafuchs5970]

Congratulations on reaching 500,000! Your videos are stellar!

[@sniper4690]

Every time your video freezes I keep thinking it's on my end. Made me refresh so many times. Omg congrats on the 500k!

[@user-wv6cu8zh4w]

You are so clearly happy to be flying in a great seat going home! Happy happy!!

[@midnightvoids]

Love New Zealand, so glad you came!

[@flysky6248]

Loving your content Noel.Be safe.

[@mannymccray424]

Congrats on 540K subscribers. Thanks for continuing to post content worth watching. ❤

[@Brandon12199]

Congratulations Mr. Phillips, well deserved. I've been a long for the ride for quite some time and I appreciate the cheerful attitude, the positive vibes, and great adventures. Cheers to the next 500k subscribers!

[@noelphilips]

Thank you very much!

[@slamtilt01]

Hi Noel, I’m glad you had a good time in New Zealand 🇳🇿. It’s funny 😁 seeing the amount of fan recognition you are getting at airports in your vlogs.

[@brn2bwild2001]

I love watching Noel...especially his sense of humor.

[@2busaman]

Congratulations on the subs mate. Loving the videos, keep them coming.

[@noelphilips]

Thanks, will do!

[@xMurphy97]

Congrats on 500k Noel! 🎉

[@davidburrow5895]

Last year I flew from Chicago to Auckland on Air New Zealand. I booked their economy skycouch, which I think is one of the best products on any airline--a full section of three economy seats that convert into a lie-flat bed. It's not quite the luxury you enjoyed here, but the cost was MUCH less than the business fare.

[@triarb5790]

Air New Zealand is seriously underrated in the world of good airlines.

[@djmark143]

Congratz on your 500k+ subs Noel, well well well deserved. I enjoy your video's so much. 🤩

[@noelphilips]

Glad you like them!

[@ianbedwell4871]

Done that flight from Ak to Vancouver many times, but never in business class, you made me envious!

[@monicaalauddin4422]

Loved this trip and we get to see Rach !!!!! 😊 thank you so much for sharing .. sick leave with broken shoulder 😮watching as many of your uploads as I can !! 😊😊😊

[@hotsonaj]

You made me very homesick with your NZ trip Great show Noel

[@terryosullivan2620]

Great video Noel very well done on reaching 500 K. Keep up the good work.

[@craigwillis9066]

Great review and well done on the figures!!

[@rvboondocker2559]

Congratulations on literally blowing through 500,000 subscribers and well on your way to 600,000! You know that you deserve it and it is because of your incredibly charming personality! I’m sure others will agree with me. Good luck on the future as well!

[@alancobbin]

Congrats on the 500k Subs fella ,cheers Noel 👍💪😉

[@scrappingfla9016]

Loved the "Down under" series.. Great to see Rachel.. hope you faired ok during the Major Rains in the Houston area..

[@chrisbrown8748]

I’m sooooooo excited to watch this while I have breakfast🙌🏽. Noel you are the best👍🏽👍🏽

[@canzoneri8]

That "business" class looks amazing, thank you for the review! What a great way to celebrate 500K subscribers! Congrats Noel!! You work hard for it!

[@DevBoyjonauth]

Another great trip report Noel,thanks for posting. Like you I loved my trip to NZ 20 years ago! I also flew trans Pacific from Auckland to Los Angeles with Air NZ.😊

[@brucewatt1032]

Congratulations on the…just checking…540K subscribers and the 100,000,000 views - that’s incredible! 🙌🏼

[@tw25rw]

Your price calculation is way out comparing usd to NZD

[@mark-ish]

I wonder if he inadvertently swapped the 'correct' $5366 for $3566 (shown on screen) which is near the current x rate of NZD 1.63 to the US dollar.

[@youtubedislikes3756]

At least he tried 😂

[@patwoods3659]

Congrats Noel on 500,000 subscribers well deserved 👍

[@Murfiosity]

Noel has gone full un-hinged and I love it. So happy that you are getting the recognition you deserve.

[@AledPritchard]

See how loved you are Noel! I’m looking forward to the day I come and watch one of your Noel Phillips meet and greet, or bump into you at an airport or on a flight. Another great video. Loving the Air New Zealand 1st class. And Rachel at the airport to collect you too, happy days👌🏻

[@Larn83]

Thanks Noel, another great video. Lovely to see Rach 🥰 a video with you both soon please x

[@Saa42808]

It’s amazing you have been in the States for about a year and already begin to feel at home there and don’t miss the Island at all.

[@kris1994]

Congratzzz on the 500k subs and 100 million views. You deserve it! 🎉

[@georges7340]

Congrats on hitting a half a mil !! Enjoy you channel!!

[@noelphilips]

Thanks so much!!

[@nicoamatullo]

Congrats on 500k Noel! Here’s to the next 500k 🎉

[@SH-lv7pd]

Congrats Noel!! The best on You Tube. Manchester will be proud of you. 😊

[@Planes020]

Great video Noel !

[@janicehopwood9528]

This was a really great trip and the final flight made me smile because you were like a kid in a sweet shop on that aircraft. I so enjoyed it. Both you and Rachel look so well. I look forward to the next time.

[@commishg]

Congrats on 500k+ subscribers! You are so deserving of this milestone in your KZbin career. The most impressive thing about you is your kindness. You are the antithesis of entitled, as you show kindness and appreciation to everyone you encounter. This is a character thing, so thank you for being a gentleman of the highest character.

[@noelphilips]

Thank you so much!!

[@dr7246]

I’m always a bit surprised by just how much I enjoy the bits where you meet random fans in airports around the world

[@jamescrawford9883]

Good on you Noel. Great vid. .. again!

[@helenlogan6481]

Congratulations Noel

[@airfoxtrot2006]

Great video Noel i enjoyed watching 😊

[@michaelosgood9876]

Great review Noel. In touch with the people...

[@Calebs_Aviation]

Excellent video as always Noel! As soon as I heard you say Air New Zealand 🇳🇿 First Class and saw the opening clips like the emergency exit sign written in Chinese as well as English I knew IMMEDIATELY what you were up to on one of the ex Cathay Pacific 🇭🇰 777-300ER aircraft. Also it is ANZ’s first time flying the largest and most popular 777 variant the -300ER model! 😅 Cheers mate 🥂 what a great seat and flight experience for sure and even ANZ Business Class looks pretty good on that 777! Hope to fly that long route someday in an ANZ 🇳🇿777 over the 787 like IAH-AKL I didn’t know they flew that route! Great to know! 😉 -Caleb’s Aviation

[@jorgesoaresgeral]

Hello Noel! Nice trip! Nice to review your driver to home. The best to your life!

[@jbtonline]

Garlic Bread.. Garlic Bread.. what will they come up with next, this is the future...living the dream.. Nice one again Noel😆👍👍

[@enzeda]

Garlic bread is so compatible with all alcoholic drinks

[@countravioli8670]

Great video as always, especially enjoyed your Peter Kay garlic bread reference

[@SAFFY7411]

Congrats on hitting 500k subs! You thoroughly deserve it and more. 🎉

[@noelphilips]

Thank you so much!!

[@Emperorvalse]

Thanks for the tip regarding resetting the seats. I have shared this with my friends. The ex CX 777 currently is notorious for seat issues so this can help. NZ has leased these aircraft to help with managing the 787 issues, also the Vamos plane that flies between AKL-PER is also used for this reason, but is scheduled to leave in the next couple of months.