I flew SCAT AIR (again) and Instantly Regretted It.

[@sammccormick9109]

‘Time to have another scat adventure’ That’s not something you want to hear when watching a review of an airline.

[@PaddyMac]

Definitely not something you want to Google

[@ziepex7009]

@@PaddyMac 🤣🤣🤣

[@emotrash6957]

@@PaddyMac ah hell nah oh hell to the no no no

[@sayansamanta3775]

Noel: complains about food... Scat airways: removes food

[@luiskp7173]

Soviet problem solving 101

[@s4tzh4n62]

​@kazakhcatboifrқотақбас скат жақсығо қотақбас амшық

[@LouisJKnowles]

Well... with an airline called SCAT i'm not surprised you regretted flying with them again

[@JasonFlorida]

I didn't know Noel was into SCAT!

[@dewaard3301]

Yet the made a deliberate choice to do so

[@frankchan4272]

I don’t think anyone in Kazakhstan knows scat means poop but it it’s actually acronym Special Cargo Air Transport so they consider you human cargo?

[@aviatorjaxon944]

@@JasonFlorida I am to hehe

[@syxepop]

🙄Ain't that a word for 💩in some places? 😲😲😲 (and it seems to show too)

[@unisol17]

Who doesn't enjoy a SCAT adventure from time to time. Got to admit, watching your SCAT adventure cheered me up. Premium SCAT content!

[@Genio_soy]

Lmaoo

[@Bill-lt5qf]

love how with a broken seat, babies crying, no leg room & unkind staff he's like "yeah, not too bad." truly british.

[@juliekedda4510]

Wish I could double 'like' this comment!! Lol.. 😂

[@keithwalker6892]

I’m a deeply committed lover of all things Aeronautic and was an engineer on the B727 and 737 and many other a/c till I was 80,also a pilot. Now finally retired at 92 and still enjoying Aeronautics. This craze will keep you going forever even with scat air.

[@KamaalJones]

I hope you enjoy your retirement captain walker, I hope you are well sir 🙏

[@alexf7377]

Bravo Keith!. Alas the only ex-pilot I know of your age is.... rather repetitive in his anecdotes, and certainly beyond able to do KZbin browsing. He can still make me a G&T when I visit and that's the main thing.

[@keithwalker6892]

It’s awhile since then and still around at 94. My brain has lots of ideas but the body a bit slow at following up. I like the US FAR103 with which I think if you meet it’s conditions you can fly without a license for the plane or pilot. Get a copy of FAR103 and study it . Of course you can’t do this in Canada but you can in the USA. I might go down there and try it.

[@TheSheiban]

SCAT and Wizz should work together and fly from airports POO to PEE 🤣

[@lzh4950]

Or imagine the airline collaborating with FCA to launch the Dodge Challenger SCAT pack

[@tryingmybest206]

Fyi that would be from Poços de Caldasto, Brazil to Perm, Russia

[@DigBipper188]

"Pisspoo air - The planes smell like our name implies"

[@sickranchez4742]

LOL ffs 😂😂

[@Youngthunder7]

The best route would be taking off on the brown dirt runways at YPOO (Pootnoura) all the way over to Peemunde (EDCP) thus flying from poo to pee

[@DNTMEE]

That applause at landing seemed to indicate the passengers were not entirely sure they would arrive in one piece and relief when they did.

[@chrischerrett]

You couldn’t make the name of this airline up. You’re use of “Borat-ish” music is perfect Noel. Loving it.

[@juri_xiii9977]

@@suave-rider 🤣

[@ChokyoDK]

The legendary Scat Airlines. The name says it all.

[@ixman]

"This beauty is 32 years young!" Me: Dear Lord this thing will fall out of the sky... Noel: I just love these classic planes! This is why you're the man, Noel.

[@samiraperi467]

It's fine as long as the maintenance is up to date.

[@Saviliana]

Tho.....32 years old of a rust bucket that flew isn't considering that old you would thought in aerospace travel industries....... There are many of them doubles or even triples the numbers and safely flying daily all over the world. It is the repair and maintenance of mechanical functions of keep it stay flying and landing at where they need it to be that is really important.

[@AeonPhoenix]

I've flown on aircraft older than that.

[@pavel5182]

Scat usually flies right down, perfectly vertical. So your intuition was correct! 😄

[@gmb30]

Did anyone notice around 8:40 ish when Noel points the camera at himself and the overhead PSU’s (passenger service units- reading lights, air vents etc) are visible …. The oxygen mask doors are TAPED SHUT! Unbelievably dangerous practices there. Rather than repairing a loose door that’s prone to opening on landing… they have taped them shut. In a decompression this could be fatal.

[@kylercolbert7770]

All the Borat references is amazing, loved the video! Much laughter and great success!

[@noelphilips]

Thanks so much!

[@gmugrumbach]

I love the look people give you when you're speaking to yourself into a microphone 🤣

[@galaxy98765]

I think they look like that all the time.

[@mrwhoannon300]

Hearing what you said about leaving your job, taking the risk and succeeding. Well in Noel mate, we’re all proud of you, never stop the content, it’s always a great watch. Thank you for choosing to promoting mental health businesses over other choices also. Great to see.

[@OnAirTy]

That was a beautiful story, Noel. Congratulations on your success!

[@noelphilips]

Thank you so much!

[@halamadrid7821]

@@noelphilips Can u fly to Krakow, Poland plz

[@Mojojosie86]

Some might say, Great Success! (But really shouldn't)

[@sjacko1066]

My wife thinks I’m bonkers for watching videos of people flying on airlines, especially when I’m scared to death of flying 😂 I have been a long time follower, great work Noel 👍

[@ivankulola5847]

Same here

[@julieleimkuehler1409]

I'm a somewhat nervous flyer, though nervous may be a strong word. However, I love flying. Guess I'm different too. 😃

[@Engelbird]

I'm a wife and I love these kind of videos.

[@ashleydejong5521]

Me too

[@louisstennes3]

A malfunctioning seat is dangerous and can klll you in an emergency landing or cause serious injury to you and your fellow passengers. You can probably make a complaint but I am pretty sure they will just ignore it. In the USA if you made such a complaint at least it would get to the FAA.

[@island5317]

It’s Kazakhstan dude nobody gives a shit

[@zachv1942]

That Seat Pitch is so bad.

[@AndysWorldJourneys]

i recently rewatched your first SCAT adventure so this was quite timely! the legroom looks terrible! but it does make for a great video Noel!

[@noelphilips]

Haha thank you!

[@denisemoore8731]

Hi

[@grandadneal8114]

Scat adventure? Sounds like a video ed Asner would watch

[@ziepex7009]

@@grandadneal8114 ffs 😅😅😅

[@peterhansen5804]

Actually, SCAT air is ok. I flew with it from Astana to Almaty this year and everything was fine. It departed and landed on time. The seats weren't great, but not that different from other cheap flights. Kazahstan is an interesting place to visit - huge distances, good standards of hotels and restaurants, reasonable prices and many things to see - especially in the south, where the mountains reminded me of the alps. Greetings from Denmark

[@joshualau4070]

So.... What is more emotionally damaging? SCAT Air Spicejet Cebu Pacific JFK Inn (with Judge Judy)

[@N1120A]

EMOTIONAL DAMAGE

[@otroperfildemonaschinas8414]

You forgot to mention Peace Airlines. The videos I've see of that airlines are traumatizing.

[@joshualau4070]

@@otroperfildemonaschinas8414 I'm fully aware of Air Peace, but Noel hasn't experienced them yet.....

[@darrenryding1539]

I'm waiting for him to do VietJet in Vietnam. I'm not sure if one of their flights has ever left on time.

[@FrankypankyV8]

Spirit Airlines?

[@marklewarne239]

I love settling down on a Sunday night with some food to watch your videos noel, they are fantastic! I have rewatched your first SCAT video numerous times and it's refreshing to see how much confidence you have gained yourself in your personality on film. Keep going mate your smashing it 👍

[@steve3ri]

Noel, you had me hysterically laughing watching the video. SCAT lives up to their name. Glad you made it safely to Almaty.

[@craigdonald6603]

Scat is a scatty airline 😂

[@mxbx307]

A crappy experience no doubt.

[@eucliduschaumeau8813]

Love the T-shirt. "SCAT - Number 2 Airline in Kazakhstan" Great Borat feel and double meaning.

[@midbikecrisis]

Paul Lucas bores me to tears flying in Singapore business class eating val au vents and caviar..... Give me Noel suffering on a 5 hour flight in economy.

[@2cv693]

Around 3 years ago I found your channel through SCAT Airways. I was looking at flights from Kazakhstan to Mongolia (For some reason) and I found a flight on SCAT airlines and obviously I was intrigued, so I google them and found your channel. Subscribed ever since.

[@aquilleswinkler5051]

and you didnt fly scat right?

[@2cv693]

@@aquilleswinkler5051 no i didn't. I kinda wish I did tho, just for the experience

[@noelphilips]

Haha thank you! Airlines like SCAT are great for a fun experience, but not necessarily for a comfortable flight!

[@davidbrown5628]

I did that flight last year! Was interesting..... the plane was half empty

[@rd2d563]

@@davidbrown5628 I'm more of a plane half full guy, but each to his own...

[@nickisrael9922]

Hi Noel...I laughed a lot when you said "I don't see a seat actually fonctioning" jajajajajajajajaja. I am not surprised you regretted flying with them jajajajajajaja. As usual huge hugs from Colombia

[@IbnShahid]

Honestly, I've watched so many of Noel's videos that when I eventually do get to fly again I'll be hearing his narration in my head for the entire journey. (Not that this is a bad thing!)

[@blondy2061h]

I flew yesterday and when I had to use the bathroom I was humming to myself the "loo review" jingle

[@paulmorley1225]

@@blondy2061h Did you really though? Or are you commenting that because you thought it would be a humorous statement?

[@blondy2061h]

@@paulmorley1225 quietly, but I really did catch myself doing it for a sec

[@paulmorley1225]

@@blondy2061h I'm just messin with u

[@rarespiritwendy]

Well, good of you to give these airlines another chance…you take the fall so we don’t have to..🙂..and you always go in with a positive attitude, politeness and a smile

[@edsstuff8407]

4 years later still my favourite aviation youtuber I started watching him 4 years ago and he is still on my top list of favourite YTers on the platform.

[@Paralyzer]

You deserve a Nobel prize for having huge balls, flying into Kazakhstan willingly 🇰🇿 on a plane , with a 50/50 chance you will make it out alive or not respect to you sir 🙏you are one daredevil

[@AZG90]

Watching this as an IT guy at the moment makes me want to pack and buy a plane ticket somewhere. Great editing , thank you Noel

[@sandtanmaroon]

Go for it you have a skill in demand, you can always find another job! or do remote work if possible

[@jordancook6140]

The first video I remember watching of yours was the four state challenge you did - it's amazing how far this channel has come since then

[@whatwhenwherehere]

I like how detailed you are and straight to the point, thank you. I found you searching virgin flights

[@gordonstoddart6886]

This is luxury, flying in and around Kazakhstan 20 years ago was an adventure!

[@AzovAzza]

Strong work Noel! Great job having the belief in yourself to make that move and quit IT. THIS is definitely what you should be doing. It suits you. You made the right choice! 👊🏻✈️

[@heatherydew3361]

'Don't know what we're doing but we've formed a line' How very British of you Noel!!😆

[@sultankamysbayev1937]

Qazaqstanda qoş keldiñ, Noel! Good to see you in my hometown of Almaty - you are always welcome in Kazakhstan! Unfortunately I'm not in Almaty, studying abroad

[@SuperalbsTravels]

Surprised they let you on after all that bad publicity you gave them! 😂 I actually flew SCAT myself a few months ago, and whilst it was very scary, everything was fine.

[@captricharddee3634]

"That seats collapsed, that seat's collapsed, that seat seats collapsed, that ones collapsed, that ones collapsed, this ones broken, the arm rest is collapsed, up front, the two drunk pilots have had few too many and they've collapsed" lol.

[@therealbettyswollocks]

Funnily enough, when I flew on SCAT twice, both times my seats were broken. The second flight was particularly bad as the seat back was literally hanging onto the base for dear life. On take off I had to physically sit forward as the back reclined of its own accord, and on landing I had to push back with all my strength as it was determined to plant my face into the seat in front, especially when the pilot planted it firmly and slammed the brakes on in Almaty.

[@captricharddee3634]

@@therealbettyswollocks Wouldn't make me proud working for an airline, with aircraft in that condition. I would walk to the back of the cabin, then return, checking all the seats. Number one asking, "Everything ok captain?" to which I would reply, "No comment" and quickly lock myself in the cockpit lol.

[@Raptor-22]

Nothing gives me more satisfaction then watching Noel annoyed, grumpy and suffering.

[@BobTravellin]

Worked in Almaty for a year about 15 years ago, used to fly through FRA to get there: two flights a week on LH, Sunday and Wednesday. Arrived one Monday early morning but my bag didn't - never saw it again. LH gave me a Business Class amenity kit and EUR25 compensation, and my employer had to pay for a whole load of clothes to get me through the two-week trip. Happy days!

[@ojosef4608]

The name alone speaks for itself. I applaud you all for these adventures.

[@renardfranse]

LOVE your dunder mifflin shirt. Betcha NO ONE caught that. Michael Scott would be proud of you son!

[@nixaviation]

I do love the strange looks your seat mates gave you on the second leg. 🤣 Lovely video as always, Noel!

[@joannharrington2279]

I love your story and I think most people have that moment in life. I did when I went back to school at nights and got a teaching degree. I am now retired from the profession but you give me passion to travel. Planning my first trip to Europe. Thanks.

[@noelphilips]

Thanks for sharing!

[@teazerfemi]

Thanks a zillion sir for this lovely video, the aircraft reminds me of the 737 classics I operated as flight attendant here in Nigeria, the only difference was the ones I flew were very spacious and well maintained.your great friend Josh didn't enjoy his flight on Iran air either, so sorry about this

[@floramajesty6679]

I Saw that Josh's video too ... 😄

[@MrRobburdette]

The 1st video I ever watched of your's was the original SCAT airlines. I've been watching ever since. Love your work!

[@brumsgrub8633]

Love my Sunday afternoon with a cup of coffee watching your videos, when you and indigo traveller upload it makes for a lovely hour or so of just chilling out, keep them coming.

[@noelphilips]

Thank you!

[@sp4263]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 SCAT AIRLINE ...OMG...Surely you could find a airline by another name !! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Wa wa wee wa! Itsa veery nice!

[@SebsTruckStop]

Bought the Boeing A380 and the SCAT Airlines t-shirts. Gonna be wearing them a lot 😁 Keep up the great content Noel, I love how honest you are with your reviews, and how you actually seem to value the experience respect the people around you, unlike Sa- some other content creators……

[@spinalcrackerbox]

They missed a big opportunity (in the West) by not calling it BORAT AIR.

[@Pgd10020]

We are lucky! Noel gives us new, fresh, and entertaining content every week!

[@Inatsikap]

second flight was a very smooth landing by the pilot!

[@V-Rae]

Hello Noel so great to find your wonderful channel. My family and I am enjoying the videos and travel so much. I am in very bad shape after being struck down by covid which has destroyed my lungs and my life, but I am not giving up and am being given wonderful medical treatment, and I only tell you all this so you know how much the wonderful travel videos you give us mean so much to me while I can't even get out of my chair. God Bless you and Best wishes from Mrs.Ginny and family, New Members :)

[@noelphilips]

Thank you so much for your kind words - sorry to hear about your health issues. Best wishes from all of us!

[@jainayak666]

" ... on the number 2 airline in the whole of Kazakhstan, SCAT Airlines". Well played, sir.

[@goytabr]

SCAT is not only the no. 2 airline for make benefit whole glorious nation Kazakhstan, it's also the world's most honest airline. It already tells you in its own name what to expect!

[@terrybaker8156]

Lol

[@theplanespottingchannel]

Awesome Video Noel! The T-Shirt looked great when I saw you in it at the deck! 👍✈✈

[@mxbx307]

"SCAT" and it's a "Number 2" airline. I got it, I laughed. And ashtrays built into the armrests is something usually only seen on antediluvian aircraft. Back in 2001 I flew on a KLM 747 which had that - even by then it was a quaint relic.

[@robertsmelt6638]

WizzAir must be number one then.

[@stevenrostron6671]

I haven’t seen legroom that small since flying on Lion Air, but it’s not 1980’s legroom, there used to be comfort back in those days

[@NothingMatterz]

I would NEVER fly on an airplane if it were in the "SCAT" fleet... NEVER.

[@bas3q]

KZbin: New Noel Philips video out now, he's flying to Kazakhstan Me: GREAT SUCCESS!!! 👍👍

[@larrygaal4808]

imagine how many passengers have walked on and off that airplane in its 30 something years of commercial service !!!

[@rais1953]

Or walked on and limped off after what that tight space did to his knees.

[@chrischerrett]

30 years is scary. And that plane has been in the air for the majority of that time. Frightening.

[@rais1953]

@@chrischerrett There are plenty of aircraft around the world that are as old as that. The airframe is. A lot of the mechanical and electronic parts are probably much newer.

[@STORMCLOUDGREY]

A plane sold off by Cameroon Airways would make me a little nervous!

[@dcarbs2979]

@@chrischerrett Shouldn't be. Concord was almost as old (27) when taken out of service. Just hope the maintainence on the budget airlines is up to the same standard!

[@mxyzptlyk]

The old lady saw the camera, combed her hair and declared herself "Ready for my close-up, Mr Phillips". Lovely old girl.

[@trivet1970]

I just have to admire your bravery in so many ways! thanks for these vids!

[@noelphilips]

I appreciate that!

[@bernadettegreen7134]

Love you, Noel. Informed and Funny. Hope you live to be 100, however, your wife needs a lot of life insurance being you're on many odd planes and those airlines may not offer insurance.

[@davey1121]

How is flying on a scheduled airline "brave" ?

[@LooNeYlv]

Modern fancy aeroplanes spoiled us... Back in the day- mid 90s and start of 00s. 737-300 where the king of air and you where happy to fly on it. Also in those days society was 'thinner' nowadays average weight is much more than in 90s. So 'we' need bigger seating room. 🤠

[@edge8941]

I'm all about that SCAT life. This is some good shit.

[@smeeagain2513]

"If scat material isn't your thing" Hahaha! Love your shows and humour!

[@SPTSuperSprinter156]

Regarding the seating being cramped: we pay whole plane, we use whole plane.

[@alexf7377]

I was very close to booking SCAT Prague to Astana next month... but I thought I'd check KZbin first. Thank you Noel!

[@RiderObvious]

OMG! I also am bored to tears in my IT job. Been doing it about 25 years. I feel like I'm older than you. I also want to leap and change careers, I want to do something in aviation, maybe with drones. Keep it up, I have been enjoying your videos!

[@iainjohnstone3277]

Love the old block over head panel with the attendant call bell and light buttons. Used to crew the 732 and 733 and you know its an old girl with these PSU's. Glad to see them still flying as we miss them when they are gone. Great video as always. Off to phuket next week with Qatar, so will be fun. X

[@markwarwick2920]

Omg Noel, given the seats are that tight, if anything went wrong at least you were in the instant brace position!

[@kendrapratt2098]

Underrated comment!😂

[@JasonFlorida]

Haha! How tall is he? I 6'3" tall and almost 300lbs. I would need to buy 6 seats to be comfy. Lol

[@ceemosp]

@@JasonFlorida I was on a Northwest DC-9-30 in the 90s on a flight from MSP to DFW and being 6'5", I wasn't even able to get my feet on the ground! That was the most horrific experience in now over 45 years of flying all over the world.

[@peterrisbergs7156]

The old lady next to Noel looks over and realizes that she is on film so she starts brushing her hair.

[@jontooke846]

I really enjoy your stories and honesty how this all started for you. I love your videos thanks so much for all your work

[@noelphilips]

Glad you like them!

[@ac9110]

Noel making full use of the SCAT thing 😂. Another excellent video!

[@nurrizadjatmiko21]

Wow a 737-300. My first time flying onboard an airplane was at least 13 years ago also on the Boeing 737-300 operated by Garuda Indonesia🇮🇩

[@waltersteenvoorden252]

This needs more Scatman John.... Ba-da-ba-da-ba-be bop bop bodda bope Bop ba bodda bope Be bop ba bodda bope Bop ba bodda Ba-da-ba-da-ba-be bop ba bodda bope Bop ba bodda bope Be bop ba bodda bope Bop ba bodda bope

[@Phiyedough]

That first flight with the minimal legroom reminded me of my 25 total hours flying from UK to New Zealand. On the return trip I was feeling so rough I asked if I could upgrade to business class for the second leg but they said it was full.

[@dougaldouglas8842]

I know the feeling. Way back in the eighties I travelled on a plane, from U.K to Italy. Cannot remember the model, but I have never seen anything like it. You had to bend down to get into your seat. Three tier seating, and your legs where almost into your chest. I think it was three hours to where I was going, and had to suffer this all the way.

[@merlinthiemann433]

Is no one going to talk about all the Borat stuff? 😂😂 Very nicee!

[@CurtisCT]

I can't believe you made it all the way through to the end of the video while tiptoeing round the big, fat, hairy elephant in the room! With such an airline name, there's no way I could have stopped myself from giggling every 5 minutes. You Sir, are the consummate professional!

[@philippal8666]

‘Scat’s gone downhill, it’s gone downhill, it really has’ 😂 This whilst on the plane where your seat actually looks like it Hasn’t collapsed.

[@edwardlees4585]

I like how you restrained yourself from making any stereotypical references during this trip. 😉

[@messerschimdt9900]

I like the part when you said,"Bored me to tears,all I wanted to do is quit". I know that feeling very well. The video of the seat and your knees was hilarious! Great video!

[@maelmoor]

Your first video is still one of my favourites, so was glad to see you fly with them again! You should keep doing it every fourth year as long as they are around 😄 They didn't disappoint, well they did..but had a good laugh, great content as always!

[@noelphilips]

Thanks!

[@CastleBravo187]

I almost choked on my drink laughing from that random "yakshamesh" sound bite at 13:46! Damn you Noel!

[@Pgd10020]

Wow that plane is older than me by a year.

[@robertparkes9619]

How confident after must you be dude ! I’d be worried about some of these airlines you should do a video about flying /turbulence etc✈️✈️😎😎😎

[@DiecastPowderCoating]

My god Noel you're martyr to the cause. Thank you so much for showing these terrible airlines, also the good. Take care

[@noelphilips]

Thanks for watching

[@SurekhatullochTulloch]

Hello from Telengana, India !! @ 9:18 you left your travel docs on the seat beside you while passengers were still boarding. You lose or misplace that and then suddenly scat airlines would seem like your smallest problem/concern ever 😁.

[@loz9288]

Loving the Borat reference 👌

[@francesvanhall4307]

I admire your courage .

[@johnos_coins]

Thanks for throwing the Borat audio clips in made my day 😂

[@Calebs_Aviation]

Great video Noel! Quirky fun and a little dangerous loved it all! SCAT Air looks interesting for sure! 🤪 🤔 ‼️ 🇰🇿

[@Colt1775]

I'm glad you're doing well Mr. Noel. Stay safe and enjoy the travels!

[@noelphilips]

Thanks, you too!

[@rayharris8113]

I'm holding out for the 'I flew SCAT Air and instantly regretted it' T-Shirt! lol. Great vid thanks. Borat would be proud of you m8!

[@AndreasBeer]

When flying all these strange airlines, do you have any safety concerns?

[@scotty6346]

Noel loves sticking his neck out and flying dodgy stuff, Check some of his content out mate 👍

[@tjnucnuc]

It’s definitely non western airliners that usually suffer the most major crashes but while dangerous the chances of it happening to you are very rare.

[@frankchan4272]

I went China in late 1970’s & early 1980’s & they put folding chairs tied to “secured” normal seat next to it in what remember a Chinese version AN-12. Also flying into Beijing then people just got out of their seats while landing not think one of reasons they want you in your seats is maintain balance of the plane while landing but most didn’t care as I believe this was first trip in a airplane. Truly crazy then so I assume it much better now.

[@DaveDepilot-KFRG]

He probably has very good life insurance, his wife would probably be loaded. And since this travel is for work, he can get cheap travel insurance for even more.

[@brianford8493]

Do You Have Any Safety concerns?........That is gold.

[@lynetteray2146]

Have I not lectured you on the SCAT Air issue before? You are NUTS! Completely certifiable!

[@craigfischer2240]

Are you ever apprehensive flying on these old aircraft, as much as there is high interest in classic airliners, I aswell love the classics, they are held together with aging rivets!

[@Roadent1241]

They ripped the blanket off the nice old lady??? How dare they. Justice for Aisle Madam!!