I Spent 8 Hours on an Oman Air Long Haul Flight - Here's What Happened

[@SAFFY7411]

Enjoyed watching this one, especially in 4K! 😀 You've quickly become my favourite flight reviewer, Matt.Your style and approach to everything is unique. Looking forward to the next one.

[@MattsPlanet]

Thanks for that! Always nice to hear people enjoy what I do!

[@obdev9473]

Ah Oman, my favourite country. Arabs are universally friendly and helpful but Omanis take it to champions league level. Chilled out and low rise with beautiful scenery too. Hope you get to spend some more time there next visit.

[@MattsPlanet]

Thanks - random trivia from when i was there years back - its the nation where the highest proportion of the population choose to wear national dress

[@passenger77-UK]

What a great video. Probably my favourite so far, largely thanks to the fluency and fun in your commentary! 👍🏻

[@MattsPlanet]

Thanks so much for that - I enjoyed making this one!

[@asz6965]

17:24 His Majesty's big bird down there !

[@MattsPlanet]

I thought it might be! Nice perk of the job....

[@HowardBobson]

I enjoyed my time in Muscat. Airport is very nice. Congratulations on 20k!

[@MattsPlanet]

Thanks! 20k occured at almost exactly the moment I set foot in my 100th country! So it really was a day to celebrate!

[@noameier46]

I'm off to Oman for a week this coming August! Great to have a glimpse at the lounge. as a 'designy' kind of person I very much look forward to getting lost in that wonderful maze and I certainly will prop up the bar!!!!

[@MattsPlanet]

A week in August will be nice and toasty!!

[@paullawlor8097]

even though I don't suspect I will ever travel to Muscat or indeed the Philippines I wont miss a Matt's Planet update. Great work Matt

[@MattsPlanet]

Never say never! But thanks for the support

[@jimmyjames6492]

What a great way to fly! Thanks for the info + video!

[@MattsPlanet]

One of the better flights of last year!

[@jb8328]

Kind of sums up Omanair. Nice airport, modern planes, decent enough onboard - you feel they could be a lot better behind the scenes and the major limiting factor why they can’t compete with EK/EY/QR

[@MattsPlanet]

That's how if felt - always tricky to draw broad conclusions off a sample of one flight, but a few have said similar in the comments

[@ScottMatthews-gk8ef]

Those bloody windows! 😱 At least they unlocked them upon request.

[@MattsPlanet]

They really are annoying

[@simondavey7787]

I have flown Oman in business between London and Muscat on business and thought they represented excellent value. This was a very fair review.

[@MattsPlanet]

They realise they need to price at a discount, yet its still an excellent product. Thanks for that

[@craiggemmell3558]

The lounge looked magnificent I could put up with that for an hour or two.

[@MattsPlanet]

It was very nice if that design is your sort of thing!

[@B77X]

The laughs are back! Excellent

[@MattsPlanet]

Glad to hear it!

[@jb8328]

Really like that premium check in area. Some like QR Doha are a bit OTT. Looked very classy and functional

[@MattsPlanet]

They do seem to compete a little in the region for flashiness - this was just about right I thought

[@kevinnolan8586]

Wonderful review Matt,Thanks.

[@MattsPlanet]

Thanks for watching....

[@WRYouTube326]

My like occurred precisely at the moment you said "There's no space for a laptop or a fondue set or a cuddly toy". Having said that the Apex Suite is hands down my favorite business class seat. I flew Gulf Air recently and the seat sold the product.

[@MattsPlanet]

Not a reference for everyone but glad it worked for you!!!! I flew back on Gulf and the review will be along in a few weeks

[@da480]

Agree with almost everything- would fly with Oman Air for sure, would love to visit Oman and AY Airlounge is the best

[@MattsPlanet]

We are in violent agreement!!!!

[@r12004rewy]

Layout certainly better than Virgins 787. Flight looked pretty reasonable as did the food but what a bizarre situation with the change of aircraft. The constant change of direction in the lounge reminded me of IKEA with a bit more glitz, cigar lounge was very disappointing but not sure I'd fancy a cigar at breakfast time. Certainly room for improvement but a good experience, enjoyed watching your review.

[@MattsPlanet]

Thanks! Miles ahead of Virgin's coffin seats!

[@dospalmascb]

Great Video Matt. That Bidet bog will have made those toilets far better than several of the Arab airlines without bidet functionality, usually akin to your description of saudi toliets lol,

[@MattsPlanet]

I'm still not brave enough to try one as I wouldn't want to flood the place.... Or myself!

[@halitosis75]

Matt, when visiting oman ,please make sure you travel the cooler seasons. The heat is truly oppressive.

[@MattsPlanet]

I don't mind the heat generally, but it's still good advice!

[@halitosis75]

@MattsPlanet so do I however the heat and humidity is a killer. Eg by 9.30am you need to be indoors because your melting 😄 🤣 😂

[@eldorado1244]

Matt great channel great video thx

[@MattsPlanet]

Thanks for watching!

[@ukdavepianoman]

Very enjoyable video. Been thinking of taking Oman Airlines Business (to Manila too); the seat and lounge look great. I wonder if there really was a technical issue or if it was a ruse to get everyone onto another plane - really don't like that aspect.

[@MattsPlanet]

I think I was really unlucky - although it seemed to have been a problem that should never have arisen!

[@deathbag]

Brilliant video mate. Thoroughly entertaining and informative as always.

[@MattsPlanet]

Thanks!

[@user-hh6hy7tv8y]

The Apex Suite might be good if you have a window seat but I flew in an aisle seat on JAL's 787-8 and it felt like I was sleeping in the aisle. As you noted there's also very limited storage. I think the Apex Suite stinks for anyone 6 feet or less unless you get a window seat.

[@MattsPlanet]

The window seats are certainly the clear winners

[@mikehunt4375]

O taxi charges a premium to pick up from hotels, the novotel usually has blue and white cars which are cheaper. little known fact one of Oman's few off licenses is the basement of the Novotel

[@MattsPlanet]

It would have been a pain to get hold of Omani cash.... That off license wasn't advertised!!!!

[@mikehunt4375]

@MattsPlanet It's in the basement carpark and you need an expensive permit to buy from there (residents only)

[@andrewponting8998]

Does anyone know what the green hat on the cabinet mean? Seen it another flight channel as well

[@MattsPlanet]

Well spotted.... Phil and I at Grey Gap Year were bought them when we met up in Madrid last Summer....

[@andrewponting8998]

@ amazing thank you! That would be a cool video in future seeing you both doing a review together

[@M158-o3x]

Curious about the window shade issue. You said all blinds were darkened (I would have done the same and insisted mine were left open) but at 19:41, with you drinking red wine, all the shades were open. I avoid the 787 for this issue. A day flight, blinds should be left open. What happened at 19:41 as the ALL cabin blinds were open. Ps great videos...

[@MattsPlanet]

I may have whacked the contrast up there as I was backlit from my window being open - probably made the others look open too?

[@robburford4168]

A bit like the BA Galleries lounges at Heathrow T5 eh Matt,,,,😂 I was there today, couldn't get a seat for love or money....! Great vid as usual

[@MattsPlanet]

If you squint.... BA's lounges do need some attention but not in the way they've chosen!

[@paololim3513]

Emirates flights between Manila and Dubai usually get full, though maybe that’s because many of those passengers travel to further destinations.

[@MattsPlanet]

I'd expect its full of migrant workers heading to the middle east

[@paololim3513]

@@MattsPlanet sorry I meant business class is full there. Obviously economy on these carriers is always full but Emirates business class involving MNL sees its fare share of surge pricing within a particular date and flight.

[@Fat_Cat_747]

If you looked long enough in that lounge, you'd probably have found an alpaca room and a nuclear bunker.

[@MattsPlanet]

There could be a market for a lounge petting zoo, now you come to mention it!

[@Fat_Cat_747]

​There is actually an alpaca room at Frankfurt. Nonstop Dan did a video on it. Not the usual facilities of a lounge, but you did get to chat to an alpaca.​@@MattsPlanet

[@Locutus]

I was looking to do Oman Air to Manila in March, but I'm based in Jersey and it's difficult to get a Jersey connection. But they don't have Jersey as an airport.

[@MattsPlanet]

You'll probably need to position on a separate ticket which is a pain....

[@Locutus]

@MattsPlanet That's what I was thinking, but I don't want the hassle of interlining my bags myself, and I want to be on 1 through-ticket. If anything goes wrong in the chain, I'm covered. I decided to book business with QR Holidays from JER to MNL. £3,700 return, including 9 nights in a Manila hotel. QR is the only airline that does "holidays" ex-JER.

[@Locutus]

@MattsPlanet Speaking of "holidays", it might be worth you creating a video explaining why some airlines like QR and CA outsource holidays to TUI, but airlines like BA do it in-house. Just an idea for content. Thank you for your responses!

[@timtony7153]

Thank you Matt for this great video!!! Now I know what you meant few weeks back about your experience. Your experience was alot less polished than the 6 sectors I did with them last year in J! Great shame as I rate them higher than QR. More boutique, less mass market! Stay well Thomas

[@MattsPlanet]

I certainly wouldn't hesitate to fly them again, and as they can be so much cheaper than Qatar there's a great argument for sticking with them even if the service might be a little less polished

[@halitosis75]

I have spent year's watching Sam chui and nonslop Dan but they are sponsored. Please don't go sponsored mate. Great videos ❤them

[@MattsPlanet]

I value the community I've built over making a few extra quid via sponsorships and losing that goodwill... Ask me again if Singapore ever offers me a F ticket to Sydney though!!!

[@charliebrown5]

Thank You ✈️

[@MattsPlanet]

A pleasure as always!

[@diamonddave2622]

Greetings from across the border. enjoying the Dubai sunshine.

[@MattsPlanet]

Hello back!!! Although I'm now in Namibia, which is a few borders further away....

[@jeohist]

Last minute equipment change only to benefit the airline makes me very reluctant to consider Oman Air, even though they're joining OneWorld later this year.

[@MattsPlanet]

A last minute plane change for that reason is better than a last minute change because maintenance missed something...

[@IndaloMan]

The old airport was much better. Smaller, more friendly and really quick to get through. I used to do a weekly flight MCT-BAH and my record from the door opening on the plane to the door opening on my apartment in Azaiba was 25 mins.

[@MattsPlanet]

It did seem to work! Better than most in the region for sure

[@asdacustomerservice4605]

Good video, thanks for the upload. You’ve said a few times you’re considering reviewing JAL, please do! In April I’ll be flying the Apex suite with JAL, HND>HEL and first class SYD>HND. Both avios redemptions, first class at 103,000 avios + £235.30 and business at 77,250 avios + £139.90 tax. Very happy these redemptions. Another point, redemptions with JAL intra Japan are very reasonable, you could do a short series from Sapporo down to Okinawa, comparing HND v NRT etc. Anyway, good luck and I hope you review JAL - especially their new BC/first product soon!

[@MattsPlanet]

Thanks - I had spotted that domestic redemptions are a bit of a steal when you get to Japan - and good job on those redemptions - JAL availability is not easy to find! Enjoy

[@sulaimanalabri930]

I am from Oman. I admire your style of coverage.👏🏻

[@stormbirdweather7047]

No changes in Oman Air, I see. Customer service is a hit or miss, and information when things go wrong is just not a priority. Crew do a great job at hiding in the galleys, and it is important to get the passengers to sleep as fast as possible. To change the aircraft after boarding shows how bad they are at planning. They are a ON/OFF airline, you can have the best flight ever on day, and the worst the next.

[@MattsPlanet]

Thanks for that - you describe BA's main problem too....

[@haithamal-hashmi7135]

You should stay more in this beautiful country.

[@MattsPlanet]

I would really like to but time is my enemy!

[@jackculpan]

Great video! Shame about the ground experience. I just flew Gulf Air's 787 it's a fantastic seat. Completely agree Qsuite beats it for me overall.

[@MattsPlanet]

I came back on Gulf air and that video will be along in a few weeks

[@jackculpan]

@@MattsPlanet look forward to it! Their lounge in Heathrow was surprisingly nice too. Way bigger than expected.

[@steve-marsh]

Must admit loving that suite! And shout out to the smart pigeons 🐦🐦

[@MattsPlanet]

Evolution in action!

[@trimley]

Hi Matt - any reason why this never popped up early on my Patreon account?

[@MattsPlanet]

This one was released to you guys on the 18th December so a while back now....

[@trimley]

@ that explains as I hadn’t signed up then 👍

[@hanifabibi177]

K.😊

[@MattsPlanet]

Thanks!

[@unklemunky8992]

Re; windows on the 787. It annoys me to the point that I’ll actively avoid booking a flight on a 787.

[@MattsPlanet]

Me too - A350 all day for me.... Although the new 77X is reported to be being designed with the same windows

[@javindo]

Hmm I wonder what an ATM in a security line could be for... 👀

[@MattsPlanet]

You'd really hope its not for that reason....

[@legionnairegonk4425]

I recently discovered that I can get Qatar business class Heathrow to Muscat for 45k points, which is 20k less than the full hop over the sea to see my friend in India. Now I just need to convince her to pop over and meet me a third of the way in Oman, instead of me visiting her home country (again)! This will save me shelling out £260 on BA's subscription scheme for the 20k of Avios I will be short to go the extra leg to India. This will be a great result as I am both proudly cheap and am not in the mood to give BA anymore of my money after they dropped their xmas Exec club bombshell on us all! 😁 Matt, do you know what lounge Qatar makes available in Muscat? I can't find any info on that.

[@MattsPlanet]

Sounds like a plan! I'm not sure about Muscat - it could be that one I showed as they are "buddies" in the region. But I do know they code intra-gulf flights as First class so you'd get access to the Al Safwa in Doha in both directions....

[@Maiiftl]

120 degrees C? 😱

[@MattsPlanet]

That would be toasty!

[@GeorgeBot7]

I thought three point seat belts were due to the angle of the seat rather than the distance to objects in front of you. So if you’re in club suites you have 3 point because you’re at such an angle to the forward direction that without it your head would be more likely to hit the sides of the seat.

[@MattsPlanet]

That makes sense although my head would hit the floor first in this seat...

[@ss-xy2im]

If you would've drank as much as you'd want us to believe your videos would have been very unstable, blurry and shaky 🤣 Every time you mention the Finnish seat my brain goes 🤯. Once again, great vid

[@JJ-vy2rh]

What's the problem with the finish seat?

[@MattsPlanet]

Hic!

[@ss-xy2im]

@@JJ-vy2rh np, i just can't picture how it can be comfortable

[@davenorth2903]

That's a crazy equipment change, Matt. Having said that, I've had nothing but great experiences with Oman air - and love their lounge in Muscat. In addition, I actually prefer the Oman seats to even Qatar. Thanks for a great review.

[@MattsPlanet]

It was a great experience - a better seat than Qatar I would agree, and the lounge was an experience for sure, but not quite up to Qatar's standard in other ways....

[@nezbrun872]

Mate, the bidet is a game changer. Just make sure you're au fait with the STOP button though ;-) Don't ask me how I know this.

[@MattsPlanet]

I need to commit some time to experimenting.... Perhaps on the ground first!!! The logistics of it all aren't completely obvious, sadly!

[@believerone2001]

GOOD

[@MattsPlanet]

Thanks!

[@jamesmillington2001]

If visiting Oman again it's worth considering a trip to Salalah on the south coast. It has a strange micro climate with a rainy season in July/August which makes it a welcome Oasis in the middle eastern summer.

[@MattsPlanet]

I've heard good things about Salalah so perhaps I will!

[@heyimJaxin]

i liked

[@MattsPlanet]

I liked this comment!

[@JamesAidan-s7o]

I wouldn't fly Oman simply because it's a Boeing fleet. Since BA's change, all sorts of silly little flights I did to gain my 1500 TP will cease. I'll still use BA within Europe and Iberia if going west and Finnair if going east, but I shan't do random trips, just ones I really want to do. I'm the winner, cos I'll still have a lounge every time. I'll also be able to use non OW airlines if they're better value.

[@MattsPlanet]

It's quite a freeing feeling, isn't it????

[@rogerbird380]

"...and no Chianti." 😂😂 I have been to Oman but circumstances dictated a different choice of airline. But I'd give them a go, based on this.

[@MattsPlanet]

They're worth a look! Thanks for getting the reference!

[@TarrelScot]

Definitely agree that you should spend more time in Oman. We were there last January. Had a week in Muscat then 10 days in the desert and on the coast with a self-drive 4x4 and camping gear. It absolutely bucketed down for the first few days and it was fun to watch the Omanis enjoying the novelty of rain like we would with snow. (And the rain caused the same chaos on the roads as an inch of snow does here.) It did clip our wings somewhat on the camping section though, as many of the wadis and (normally dry) river bed crossings were impassable. We flew via Doha with Qatar Airways, but the leg from Doha to Muscat was on an Oman Air aircraft. (Had Qatar Airways crew IIRC).

[@MattsPlanet]

It is a fun place - sounds like the rain added to the entertainment! I know Oman Air has leased some of its planes to Qatar which might explain it

[@sidthekid4730]

Brilliant video 📹 👏. Well done 😊

[@MattsPlanet]

Thanks for watching!

[@GLAFly]

Looks like a cracking seat - on my "to-do" list for some point in the future. Shame about the weird ground service, but doesn't look like it would take too much of a change for them to up their game!

[@MattsPlanet]

Usually I'd distinguish the ground team from the airline, but in the Middle east its usually pretty much the same people under the same ownership!

[@GLAFly]

@MattsPlanet I think that's fair enough - bit like BA at LHR T5

[@zaphod4245]

JAL have the same seat on many of their planes (along with their excellent soft product), though they've got their new seats on their new A350s, those new suites also look great though, and on par with ANA's the room, which I would argue beats the Qsuite as it avoids several of the main issues with that seat (such as how narrow it is). Would be interetsing to see you give JAL and ANA a go and see what you think, though they're far from the cheapest airlines out there, but if you have any virgin points left you can use those to book on ANA, and if you can find the availability ofc you can use avios on JAL

[@MattsPlanet]

I have been eyeballing a Japan trip on those two airlines but as you say, its not cheap and not easy on points....

[@MonsieurWaffle]

Missed you last weekend! Regarding the old videos about the ba exec club/tier point runs, I would say keep them albeit with an adjusted title to make it clear they’re outdated. They still hold entertainment and educational value in my opinion.

[@MattsPlanet]

Good point! I'm on a trip right now but I'll do some tinkering when I get back.... I don't like taking videos down if I can possibly avoid it

[@Crazy_Charo]

Great video Matt. I flew the Apex Suite on Gulf Air from LHR to Bahrain. It really is a great seat, just that there's a lack of storage and the IFE screen seems to be miles away. I got off a Q Suite flight from LHR to DOH a few hours ago (B777-300ER) and really enjoyed it as well. It's a close call between these two hard products, but the Q Suite gets my vote, because im nowhere near as tall as you so the foot well doesn't cause me much discomfort. I will agree though, that the Apex Suite is certainly up there with the best business class seats currently on the market. The 3 point belt on some seats has to do with the seat beat off axis instead forward or rear facing.

[@MattsPlanet]

I flew back on Gulf Air's version so the comparison will be interesting....

[@johns4651]

Another great video Matt. Though I am surprised you'd crown it as the second best business class seat over the likes of QR Q-Suite.

[@MattsPlanet]

Its certainly up there!

[@robp4682]

Cheers mate - keep them coming

[@MattsPlanet]

Will do!

[@JJ-vy2rh]

As a Aussie 8 hours is not long haul

[@MattsPlanet]

Barely past Bali after 8 hours!

[@sergeyontheroad]

Russia doesn't have WHSmith 😂 A great video Matt, as always! I love that everything in Oman is designed with the look and feel of their culture. Small and secluded spaces in the lounge - this is very typical in Oman.

[@MattsPlanet]

Fair point about Russia!!! Its 21 years since i ventured beyond Muscat airport and I really need to go back....

[@sergeyontheroad]

@@MattsPlanet as you know, I've recently came back from Oman and can't recommend it enough! A lot of interesting, truly authentic Omani places to explore.

[@Scuderia2000HD]

Haven’t flown in an Apex Suite cabin although I do think it would likely be my favourite business class arrangement. Providing the privacy divider stays up of course!

[@MattsPlanet]

Its a really good seat and I am still mystified why none of the "major" euro carriers haven't gone with it....

[@matthewgordon-banks7553]

Great video. I would certainly think about Oman Air, especially if going to Muscat. Oman is a country that needs time to see, with huge scenery. Pity about the plane swop.

[@MattsPlanet]

Oman is gorgeous and stands out from some of its neighbours in that regard! Oman air is trending in the right direction for sure!

[@P8REN]

The video was published a few minutes ago but there's comments from 3 weeks ago for some reason. Anyway, I've never flown Oman Air before but look forward to doing so once they are part of oneworld. Hopefully they can sort out the niggles in time for when they do join oneworld, however.

[@MattsPlanet]

Nothing sinister about the comments - I pre-release videos to my Patrons whenever the video is ready so it can accumulate a few comments before its released more widely. I think Oman air is close to being very good!

[@tonyracks2956]

another great video from you matt if we had to change planes like you did my wife would be in a right frenzy as she does not like ...change etc oman seems a bit slap dash to me but the seat looks great thanks for the video and great news about your health !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MattsPlanet]

Thanks - I think this was 100% back office error rather than anything to do with maintenance so the missus needn't worry!

[@Thatclimbingirl]

Why are there comments from 3 weeks ago yet the video was only just posted?

[@MattsPlanet]

I release videos to my Patrons whenever the video is complete so they can comment before it releases to the general public... I'm a few weeks ahead at the moment!

[@GamerPolygon]

@@MattsPlanet yep well of course why not

[@ianworthington2324]

+1 for Chianti, +2 for fondue and cuddly toy. Dunno what your foreign viewers are going to make of that. I feel bad for Sri Lankan. Even though they've tried to take advantage of the strange demand, by the time they realise they're mistaken they'll discover that BA has pulled the rug from under them. Apapros, I remain furious with BA for pulling same rug from under those of us who were invested in their multi year scheme for GfL. I'm no lawyer, but advertising something that can't be achieved has a very bad smell about it.

[@MattsPlanet]

Thanks Ian - I try to put a reference like that in most videos!!!! I have emailed with some lawyers and the problem with the GFL issue is picking a contract out of the agreement - and proving loss - you're losing future benefits but they aren't "real" yet under UK law so there is no loss from a courts perspective.... It is a bit of a lesson for all though and there still may be some backtracking.... Not that I want to give BA a penny now even if they did wind things back

[@tokoexplore]

Oman air is a bit of a mixed bag. They do certain things very well. But then there are other things that I don't appreciate such as the attitude and service quality of certain Omani crew members and the safety culture. I have taken them a few times and this is what I experienced.

[@MattsPlanet]

There's an interesting interview with the CEO on head for points that is very encouraging about the direction of travel of the airline... Worth a read if you're interesting in them as a carrier

[@Jimmyjamesgannon]

WH Smiths in CPH but no disco or Monster munch crisps so not a proper one

[@MattsPlanet]

A fake WH Smiths!!!! Could murder a monster much right now....

[@Jimmyjamesgannon]

@MattsPlanet definetly! Only reason I've kept my job in the UK :D

[@michaelj3282]

I live in Dubai and I fly Oman Air regularly, they're 60% of the price of Emirates and Etihad, OK, it takes and hour or so lnoger to get to the far East, but that's a bargain for me. I've never flown west with them though.

[@MattsPlanet]

That's a lot of saving and its really not a bad product - thanks

[@mars2100]

Wow, talk about last min change, not great for passengers.

[@MattsPlanet]

Boarding was complete and the doors were on the point of closing so it was really last minute!

[@twentyrothmans7308]

Cigar Lounge. Bar. Stop it at once! VV Good value, though the ground glitch soured things for you.

[@MattsPlanet]

It wasn't too bad, although getting into Manila 2 hour late did give me only 1 night there to look around rather than the 2 I was expecting

[@sharjeelkhan7437]

Good video. I would stick with Emirates. Oman air seems very rookie airline.

[@MattsPlanet]

Emirates does have the polish, although some of the Emirates business cabin seats are quite retro - the 2-3-2 is still operating I believe?

[@andrewstorm8240]

Maybe your screen was haunted…

[@MattsPlanet]

That's the only explanation I can come up with!

[@aminonmiles8054]

Indeed that highway walk isnt recommanded

[@MattsPlanet]

I think it would get exciting!

[@markuskuhl1376]

After Saudi Arabia 1000 and one drink... Finally

[@MattsPlanet]

Indeed - I'd like to say Saudi broke the habit.... But it didn't!!!

[@CyattieD]

Was the 'foul' (pron fool) just for laughs? ☺️ 😅

[@MattsPlanet]

I'm going to say yes....

[@Fitzrovialitter]

Isn't it amazing that we get three-week old comments on this video that was published just an hour ago?

[@MattsPlanet]

That's the third comment to this effect! i release videos to Patrons when I complete them, and they may comment straight away.... BA's changes pushed this release back a little.

[@IndochineUK]

And so he descended from the Cobus 3000 to deliver the message to the gathered crowds. “Be thou in the north or south, and from east to west, thine airport wilt have a WHSmith or Relay. For this shall please thine weary travellers in dear want of a Puzzler book or recently published sporting biography.” And so, the crowd dispersed in the knowledge that their departing visitors be entertained midst a 2 hour equipment change. Matt 7:87-9 That’s my favourite verse from the Gospel of St Matthew of Planet, in a letter to The Patreons. My business class seat in the handcart to hell has long been secured. Indeed, this comment probably gives me an upgrade voucher to first. Anyway. I didn’t spot either of these retailers in Djerba airport the other week. Praise be for the lack of overpriced Buxton water. Muscat airport looks fantastic, and congratulations on reaching any gate on time trying to find the exit out of that maze… I mean lounge.

[@MattsPlanet]

I was going to comment in a video but the Saudi WH Smiths I passed by didn't have a single book or magazine on sale.... Which would make Mr W Smith turn in his grave I would suspect!

[@GamerPolygon]

What KZbinrs don't actually tell you is they are promoting 1st class and business class in the hope that they get a bung from the airline. What joe public sees is exactly this, and prefers to spend that extra cash on a decent all-inclusive hotel that "said youtubers" dont even do in thier videos. This format meets the "Noel Phillips - he must be good so I'll do it too brigade" or Josh Cahill "I can beat Noel" or "Scott from Paisley" etc etc etc Honestly.....a seat on a plane is a few hours pain, a nice hotel with a weeks all inclusive is much, much better. I do get it though, your English and you love over analysing everything to the 9th degree., that Sherlock Holmes dna in you.

[@MattsPlanet]

Unfortunately, you're wrong. I wouldn't accept a free flight from an airline and never have - although I notice Noel did accept one from Emirates recently.... My videos (usually) show options available to people at a very low cash cost as they can be bought using points... And if you want to spend a week in an all inclusive hotel, what's the point of travelling somewhere exotic as you'll get no idea of the place you visit if you stick to the hotel all day???

[@asdacustomerservice4605]

Have you been to Paisley? No one from there goes to the airport, they can barely make it to Arran!

[@GamerPolygon]

@@MattsPlanethave you shown where you arrive at, is it as first class as your video? I didn't think so either!

[@GamerPolygon]

@@asdacustomerservice4605 Paisley airport lol, well you've never been then, stick to your leafy shires, its called Glasgow International.

[@richardstreet7518]

4 fights on Oman air -Concur with your experience- slightly "stand offish" crew..... must disagree about them improving...I don't think they see that as a priority (dropping first class a good example) they are generally much cheaper than Emirates or Qatar - attracting the workers who value their hard earned cash over comfort on sa tour Manilla flight Time will tell.

[@MattsPlanet]

Time will indeed tell - I took dropping a First service to be a signal that they're focussing on what they need to do well rather than being all things to all people

[@aminonmiles8054]

Cabs are a catastrophe in Oman.

[@Fitzrovialitter]

What are cabs?

[@MattsPlanet]

It was all a bit strange! I probably could have walked quicker than it ended up taking, although I'm not sure there was a walkway on the motorway into the terminal!

[@aminonmiles8054]

@ taxis

[@halitosis75]

Dreadful oman air management

[@MattsPlanet]

It wasn't their finest day I suspect!