My SURREAL Flight on a Luxury Airline: How Are They Making Any Money?

[@GatorGirl]

My guess is that one reason the flight was so empty is that it was pushed back by six hours. A lot of people don't have the flexibility to move their flight time so much on such short notice. Some of the people who were going to fly on that flight probably rescheduled to a flight that was leaving closer to their original time.

[@susanadiasjohnson457]

Brilliant point. Which leads one to wonder the reason for pushing the flight back by six hours. Such cumulative developments on a repeated basis could drastically jeopardise the new airline's chances of survival. One cannot help but wonder who's running the show, and whether the cause is incompetence at the top or something else. Adding the new stopover is the biggest question --- What financial motive could offset the losses. I wish everyone well and hope they sort things out.

[@zzzzzx7903]

Maybe they had to take it to the tailor to measure for half a meter taller sides and privacy dividers 😃😃 Seriously, reverse herringbone was invented for a reason and "feeling open" while being a fancy design concept is disastrous if people can regain privacy at a press of a button. Only Etihad would have money for that kind refit. Good example for people to see how thinking and designing need to be connected - like on the neocortex level 😃😃

[@MajorLazer182]

@@susanadiasjohnson457 Its an UAE based investment firm that just shuffles money into the airline... I don't have my hopes up for it to be honest.

[@camogeko6804]

im curious, how many pet gators do u have?

[@PBMS123]

It was brought forward, not pushed back, which probably explains even more. But the airline is brand new too

[@lunamotocross]

those workers at the check-in were fantastic

[@GarrettWorcester]

True, but I also got an eerie "Stepford" vibe from all but one of them - if you guessed the male flight attendant, you'd be wrong.

[@uxb2001]

Agree just very Customer focused!

[@meridiannet99]

I know Zurich Airport. Unfortunately, if you fly economy, they are still friendly. But they have become rare. Customer does everything on his own. If there is a problem, you can wait 10 minutes because only one employee and what feels like 3 school classes, a baseball team, a soccer team, a traditional costume group and 300 individual customers check in at the same time 😮😮😮

[@itsame8384]

​@@meridiannet99😅

[@rkgaustin]

After the Greyhound incident Noel deserves all the luxury.

[@gracielarojas3200]

I just Cringed remembering that video. Lmao 🤣😂.

[@xavilend]

@@gracielarojas3200 link? please

[@andrewbrown5300]

He deserves a lot after riding on that greyhound

[@xavilend]

@@andrewbrown5300 link please?

[@jeffreysureejamie2547]

It’s funny when you refer to a flight or journey as an ‘incident’. 😂

[@chuckmorris5162]

The ladies checking in in Switzerland are very very kind helpful and well trained.....this is just amazing

[@corymiller1618]

Finding out Noel is 6’4” - 6’5” was the wildest part of the video to me. Also, I just love how positive Noel is about everything. It’s a breath of fresh air.

[@maxpowr90]

Why us tall people generally refuse to fly budget airlines.

[@markiangooley]

John Cleese height, basically.

[@millennialaviation]

Good lord, he’s giant lol

[@mholtebeck]

You don't notice it in videos all the time, but when he stands next to somebody- he's tall. FTR- he also did a circumnavigation flying only budget airlines. He did that so we don't have to .

[@N1120A]

Noel is definitely both tall and bald. Hard to miss.

[@EvanOslund]

“Chair” is the subsidiary airline of the car company SEAT. 🤣

[@DodlDecF]

😅

[@steveb1972]

😮

[@steveb1972]

🤣

[@serafimpereira9483]

😂 😂 😂

[@serafimpereira9483]

😂😂😂

[@raymondcaylor6292]

$171 US was my room rate at same Waldorf Astoria and they upgraded my 3 night stay to a suite. Incredible Staff and incredibly clean.

[@harryporter7220]

Great to see you on the Westjet flight from London Gatwick to St. John's today, and best of luck with the Saint Pierre to Paris flight!

[@bruceanderson8588]

he has been betten on that flight review by steve marsh

[@lvthud]

Thank you Noel, for not putting "The worlds first all business class airline" like every other KZbinr. Beond claiming that is just stupid and unneeded, the product is solid, for a couple heading to the Maldives it's almost perfect.

[@carlfromtheoc1788]

I have had 3 arrivals and 3 departures from Zurich and have stayed at on of the airport adjacent hotels twice. Absolutely delightful. Bonus, a nice Coop grocery store in the airport.

[@AledPritchard]

WOW! I think Beyond are beyond amazing. There’s something about the vibe here I love. The airport experience, service, aeroplane, ambiance, etc.. love it!

[@quokkakola1722]

That was one lucky leg of your trip! Every flight I manage to book is packed solid featuring the most overworked crew in the skies. I love this concept of all business seats, I will happily pay a bit more for it, and I will absolutely be searching it out next time I travel!

[@Ulkian]

I know the lovely check in agent, hope you enjoyed the flight from Zürich 🎉😊❗

[@wintersnowowen2254]

Looks like a lovely plane and airline. Very friendly staff too!

[@peterjmcc1953]

Noel, do you ever get on a plane these days where somebody DOESN'T say "You're Noel Philips!"?

[@hockey1freak]

next time he should answer "I am?"

[@shonen84]

Beond looks like a nice little airline indeed. Checking out that new airport in Dubai is an extra treat. Thanks as always for sharing, Noel!

[@suefitz2498]

WOW! What as experience with everything on this video. The flight, the deserted airport and the hotel room, all so beautiful. Thanks for this Noel, and please, no guilt in taking time off during work times ❤❤❤

[@noelphilips]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Airplane-Levi]

Looks amazing, love these types of reviews, I’d say that 90% of people who are watching this didn’t even know who beyond were before the video so it’s great see some of these less well known airlines

[@barath4545]

Agree, I kinda wanna try Beyond to the Maldives now. At least once to let em have the chance - My GF HATES longterm flights (cant sleep) so getting her in Business for once would make everything a ton easier.

[@whatever8282828]

I daresay hardly anyone knows of this new airline that has 1 plane. Noel kind of has the scoop on it!

[@davidrumbelow]

Our most empty flight, my wife and I and another couple with a baby that slept all the time from Istanbul to Dublin. Never been first off a flight before

[@grandadneal8114]

You should have let the couple with the baby off first

[@cuy50]

@@grandadneal8114 what a weird comment. You don't know anything about the poster, his wife, or the couple. Weird comment.

[@grandadneal8114]

@@cuy50 of course I'm joking ordinarily that's what you would do on a normal flight with hundreds on board.

[@monsterzero760]

Love the airline! Great Job Noel! Looking forward to seeing the next video! Safe Travels Brother!

[@JellGExplorer]

Love the views from the lounge in Zurich!😍 BEOND looks like an amazing airline. I hope they survive and become really successful

[@Whigu]

Drinking game: Take a drink every time Noel says "Thanks" or "Thank you" etc.

[@Daniboi1703]

That's a recipe for alcohol poisoning

[@MrFredericandre]

im drunk now 🙂

[@deniswilliam7051]

You am drunk I are

[@paulmjprinz]

Thank you. I came here to post ,Thank you the same. Thank you. Also, thank you.

[@anthonyheard4505]

Or try with the word Dubai i think he says that more then thank you

[@Milkyway109]

Your Lamb Shank was Rack of Lamb,,, currently flying the A319ceo BEOND Livery, beautiful ✈️

[@deesalkelly3069]

correct - better than the fatty shank

[@Milkyway109]

@deesalkelly3069 yeah, I think they were trying to impress him , though it went unnoticed lol

[@The_Bookman]

Yeah, that "lamb shank" call was weirding me out when cutlets/rack were pictured.

[@rorykeegan1895]

@@deesalkelly3069 Different ... not necessarily better ...

[@totoroisbi]

Boy, does this make up for them Greyhound trips. Well deserved!

[@Oduck22]

1:05 I wonder if Chair Airlines will be opening a new Scandinavian airline ✈️ …perhaps IKEA sponsored lounges?😂 *Aircraft seat assembly included*💺👍

[@Just1Me9235]

The positivity and respect you have for others present karma that results in unique experiences like this for you. Enjoy them, take them in, and keep being you.

[@AledPritchard]

Minging! We’re keeping the word alive Noel! I REALLY like the airline and of course the efficiency and friendliness of the staff. Not surprising with it being Swiss. All looks a-ok and another fantastic video Noel, I love ‘em, as you know. Nice one mate! 👌🏻

[@surf6009]

The fancy aluminum bag is the best . I'm happy you have the security it offers you. I've watched the video of the show that bag. Waterproof and bug proof.

[@alisonbailey2636]

Looks like an enjoyable flight and the hotel looks beautifully stylish.

[@matthewelliott2213]

Noel! Enjoy every minute of life you can-- more power to you if it's while you're working!

[@Ldnflyer]

I need to re-watch to do a 'thank you' count 😁. Great video Noel, wish people were as polite as you.

[@davidknox5929]

Blessings on Father's day Noel You are a good dad.

[@noelphilips]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@richardpurves]

Noel, I laughed harder than I should have at the 23:08 comment about the bag. After this week in IT, I don't blame you for getting out either! You really got lucky on this trip :)

[@tasaab]

Midwest Express…..using DC9’s in an all business class layout, albeit 30 years ago where that consisted of only the bigger seat. But, my company at one point leased a Midwest Express jet for scheduled shuttle service NY to Chicago, I used it a couple of times. Flight time 2.5 hours, Lobster tail dinner served, plane mostly empty. On the NY side, it was great because it was flown from White Plains, but on the Chicago side, it was flown from Midway, which was way further from the office than ORD. The Corporate arrangement only lasted just shy of a year. It was back to using my charm to talk my way onto the Gulfstream IV over to Chicago when I needed to get there.

[@MartinIbert]

And actually, I have always lived by one of my previous employer's travel policy: spend like it was your own money. I am not skimping on travel when travelling on my own penny, and I am not skimping when travelling on company money. but I never, ever pay for something I wouldn't pay for myself.

[@MartinIbert]

German speakers call this little train the "Kuh-Bahn", which is a play in "U-Bahn" (subway/underground, with the "U" being short for "Untergrund" or underground) and "Kuh" being the German word for cow, because of the cow bells you hear during the ride (assuming this hasn't changed; I have used the Kuh-Bahn many times in the past, but not recently).

[@mamasinger49]

Great video Noel. I love the empty airport, such a rare thing and a massive contrast to just about any other city airport, enjoy it while you can lol. I loved the plane, not seen seats like that before, thank you for taking us with you on another fun journey. Also, you have every right to enjoy your work, we as viewers love to see you excited about things, so please don't feel guilty, your enjoyment is our enjoyment.

[@SimonIredale-h6g]

You hit the jackpot with Beond and the Dubai Waldorf Astoria at incredible prices at the end of the day - the time-change compensation and "double" up-grade at the hotel. Well deserved as well.

[@tobyray8700]

Walking onto a brand new random airline & random passenger says “you’re Noel Phillips”….. you know you’ve made it as a KZbinr 😂.

[@heatherj9029]

I enjoy the amenity kit because of the bag and not what's inside. American started using cardboard boxes with the same old stuff inside. I used to keep the kits and I left mine on the plane the last couple times.

[@surf6009]

As long as the loo is clean. And I'm watching your videos to see someone traveling and having a great time.

[@ianhiles8706]

The A319 used to earn its keep as G-EZEA of EasyJet - Great review as always ... Cheers !

[@stephenludlum9746]

I love Switzerland. It is a beautiful country, and the people are always so nice.

[@mus247365]

Baked beans before a flight, brave man.. 😄

[@noelphilips]

😁

[@timon7095]

6:21 what a legend lol

[@orangepeeI100]

10 other passengers and it’s surprising that he was recognized

[@clairedobson2240]

Love this concept. How amazing were all the ground crew & check in.

[@jaquelinerondel4877]

I loved the lounges 1st time i flew business class. Would love to do it again

[@ashleyjones7655]

Wow amazing from the staff, food, quality...and that hotel wow! Great vid Noel.

[@noelphilips]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@torgeirbrandsnes1916]

Great vlog as always! This is the future of C-class flying. Smaller aircraft and point to point. Keep up the good work. Be safe!

[@gawainfraites7994]

Thanks again for your review. You gonna go down in history man. lol 10 years from now will have your poster on the wall/mural

[@wingflex5367]

Just started watching, but I gotta say that gate agent was so friendly, very refreshing to see.

[@samiraperi467]

I like the idea of using tablets for inflight entertainment, it's much more flexible than using the traditional seat back type. Just have a few extras so if you ever have a plane full and have failures, just take out a replacement. And you can use your own BT headphones, updating the hardware is simple, performance is good...

[@jawadarif5676]

Had a look at sky scanner for july date from zurich to maldove beyon is 1600 and the next cheapest is etihad 2700, and the cheapest economy ticket is 960 with qatar so it quite a good price

[@SergioCastellón-l5n]

Blimey! what an incredibly amazing business class...lucky you Noel, brilliant review as always, I fancied everything and also that gorgeous hotel. Cheers mate

[@noelphilips]

Many thanks!

[@rongraham9372]

Well done Noel in finding the unusual airlines and like you most impressed with the whole experience and the compensation was a bonus. Well done sir!! Blue skies as always.

[@noelphilips]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@lavaunjohns7796]

Wow! Such amazing deals and fantastic flight and hotel stay. You really lucked out on this one.

[@Adam-yb2ei]

Happy Father’s Day Noel! This was a great video. I hope you enjoyed yourself on this trip. It looked more relaxed than other places and flights you’ve been on. Dubai is definitely on the bucket list.

[@kevinellis8869]

A good, honest review. Definite result with the upgrade. Loved the comment about being a 'Northerner', I'm sure the citizens of Lancashire and Yorkshire would disagree :) From a fellow Nottinghamshire resident, keep up the good work!

[@jj-if6it]

Yeah what's with that?!

[@willbygosh4887]

You might want to take an Avelo Airline flight from New Haven Connecticut to Lakeland Florida that started on June 13th.Lakeland Linder International is between Orlando and Tampa which is their first scheduled passenger service in over a decade.

[@kevinheard8364]

So glad to have seen you ... and seen you in such a wonderful place .... after just watching your across-the-US-on-Greyhound...oh, my goodness

[@steveb1972]

What lovely staff and the airport is nice!

[@Retiredtraveler1961]

That’s pretty wild! Wow, I can’t believe how empty both airports were! Lucky you, great video, don’t think I’ll be using that airline though. Thanks for sharing

[@wexfordlad14]

21:48 got stranded at this airport for 15 hours when the Dubai floods happened earlier this year; no open vendors for food and my 1 year old didn’t have a meal 20 hours. Thanks for bringing back those horrible memories Noel 😂

[@Citricut2]

I flew ch.air to Tenerife last year, it’s a no frills airline to holiday destinations but the staff was lovely. After all, all you get is a chair.

[@Oduck22]

24:58 Your(much fancier)hotel reminds me of my Las Vegas hotel pricing. Saturday night is $400. Sunday night is $65🤔supply and demand

[@Thesmellofrain-h6o]

Great flight for the most part. I wish the seats were more private, wider. I wish yourself and your family, to have a wonderful life. Thanks for the report-

[@aslobos]

How fun. You deserve to be pampered !✈✈🥇

[@fernandoilidio4942]

You are simply LIVING THE LIFE. You are experiencing a life that MOST of us can only dream of. Most of us are frustrated and angry human beings because we hate our jobs and all the crap associated with the same. We are not doing what we love but what we have to, thus making us live a sad and uninteresting routine life. We who watch your super and extraordinary adventurous videos can only sigh and wish it were us.

[@noelphilips]

I was once one of those people too. I use to work in IT & had to travel a lot & away from the family too much. I was also in debt & started doing videos of my work trips. Took awhile but they took off & I got to the point where I could quit my IT job & do this full time.

[@theexplorerlekhrajsinhrath2198]

Nice friendly Staff at airport, nice lounge, nice color of airline

[@CuteCatsofIstanbul]

Even I felt like the biggest celebrity when the other passengers recognized you! And I am not Noel Philips .... That must've been such a proud moment for you!

[@leonpapadopoulos9798]

So enjoyed this video Noel, a return to the adventurous side of air-travel and something brand new, as opposed to all the other travel vloggers flying and repeating the rather boring First and Business Emirates-Qatar-Etihad rotatons, which we've seen too many times, great fun, thankyou!

[@edwiazewicz250]

My best empty flight was about 20 of us flying to lefkas in greece on a monarch 757 as one guy knew people wh o rented the plane to ship equipment. For the sailing season.we were there to route find mtb trails. Great trip . That was the early 90s

[@goytabr]

Mine was about 30-40 people on an Air France *747* on a fifth-freedom flight within South America, from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro via Campinas and an unexpected longer detour to Santiago as well. I didn't want that flight to end!

[@hepphepps8356]

Was 9 people on a transatlantic A330 once. Felt quite private, and service was amazing, haha!

[@ukdavepianoman]

Great video. Very interesting experience and certainly a valid alternative to much more expensive airlines in business class. Moving flights by 6-8 hours is much less appealing.

[@mynx369]

Wow what a nice and roomy setup!! Also having only 11 people on the flight is quite rare nowadays!! Seems like a nice airline!!

[@annedewsbury3354]

I would definitely fly with them. I am claustrophobic and usually sit bulkhead, but that set up is nicely spaced out.

[@uzmaahmed.catmoon]

How do Noel? Beyond are giving off swish vibes, what with that new plane aroma. Enjoy and look after yourself!

[@1amZiggy]

Love how often you say thank you

[@sebinamuwanga]

Thanks for the video, Noel. This is the third Beond review I have watched and they have a fabulous product. It was hot and steamy in Dubai when tourism is at its lowest which explains the inactivity at the airport and sleeping/getting an upgrade at the Waldorf for a bargain. You definitely won't get that during the tourist or horse racing season, you won't even get into the Waldorf because all 5-star hotel rooms get sold out during the horse racing season.

[@bassace5143]

American air companies cannot comprehend this level of service.

[@RealLimerickman]

Back 25 years ago, it used to be that good.

[@andresboza8285]

I wish I had the chance to fly in Pan Am.

[@RealLimerickman]

@@Bruno-o2d Maybe in your nation.

[@brisbaneinsider7139]

0:47 how low is that ceiling Noel nearly hit his head on that sign.

[@veralindqvist3944]

Seeing a completely empty airport over at Dubai is wild. I hope the Beyond carrier is successful. It looks pretty cool.

[@gracielarojas3200]

WOW AND WHOA 😳😮!!! THAT IS ONE BEAUTIFUL PLANE....INSIDE AND OUT ❤❤❤❤❤. I'D DEFINITELY FLY WITH THEM 👍😁. THE FOOD LOOKED SOOOOO GOOD. YUM 😋🤤

[@brian402]

It's almost you were flying on a larger private jet with min passengers, that food looked yummy too!., awesome flight review Noel👍✈

[@r.rachid9631]

I've watched loads of your videos Noel and I just love them! There's only one little thing missing though: you almost never sample the wines you're offered on board and report back to us on them....I hate you for that, dude LOL !

[@benjaminblakemore9704]

I really like this airline ❤ the staff were just lovely too 😊

[@pamlongwhite4747]

Could be, Beyond had to wait to be allowed/purchase a gate in Dubai for arrivals and departures, other than just being able to use it as a refill station.

[@hpfend]

does the 600 euro compensation apply for flights between switzerland and UAE? considering Switzerland isn't part of the EU. or are they part of that same agreement with the passenger rights?

[@louisbeerreviews8964]

They don’t use euros

[@pascaltharin]

Right, Switzerland is not part of the eu but have bilateral agreements and most important EU sky regulations include EU Switzerland Norway and Iceland…

[@hpfend]

@@louisbeerreviews8964 the equivalent...

[@rmd4209]

Really nice video Noel, Nice to see a new Maldivian airline with an all business class business model. I hope I get the chance to fly with them one day. Heard good things about them so far. 😍😍

[@seven_hundred-seven_hundred]

Very nice. Thank you.

[@m0s3]

JOJO SIWA 🤣 Noel u got me cackling

[@robertn7469]

This was “beyond” experience. It looked very comfortable. It was an awesome experience being in an empty airport. Never felt that before 😂Dubai is bucket list destination for me. Enjoy your trip Noel & Happy Father’s Day. Be safe & Blessings on your journey.

[@rmsquare]

Ahhh, Zurich Airport. making my way in for a Schengen departure to find two floors for check-in and kiosks(?) randomly assigned. Looks like a good flight.

[@armenian_avgeek]

This year at LAX, I arrived a bit early at the airport for my flight to Munich, so my family and I scrambled around the airport for a lounge, then I remembered the airline I was flying with, Lufthansa, is a star alliance member, so we were able to check into the star alliance lounge. They had amazing food there, especially their fresh fruit and complimentary chocolate cupcakes.

[@tburrrg2502]

Noel please do more hotel reviews!

[@mariopoliti3072]

I love the colour of that aircraft, cant believe its an old Easyjet Airbus A319, another cool vlog , really liked that Noel 👍✈️

[@noelphilips]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hamper22]

Pile one i have a big life change at moment and feel a little lost. Thank you.

[@gstevens6948]

Extremely nice, luxurious flight. Everything top shelf.

[@truckerman1427]

The Waldorf 😊 i remember your hotel in Havre Montana 😮

[@timwillett7802]

4:00 love how she says WHYYY FIIIIIYYY 😂

[@france7024]

You do deserve it!by the way-your longhaul trip across America on a bus was hilarious and my favourite! 😂

[@noelphilips]

Glad you enjoyed it!