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

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[@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

[@LouisKnowlesUKWeather]

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)

[@sayansamanta3775]

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

[@luiskp7173]

Soviet problem solving 101

[@s4tzh4n62]

​@kazakhcatboifrқотақбас скат жақсығо қотақбас амшық

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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 🤣

[@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.

[@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.

[@jamesdean9943]

Yes very dangerous also @9:00 you can see stress cracks where the engine mounts to the wing!!

[@gmb30]

@@jamesdean9943 that’s just some paint flaking off the pylon. The actual engine mount bolts are hidden beneath that. On a cfm 56 I believe there are around 6-8 bolts securing the engine to the pylon 👍🏻

[@madmothertrucker18]

A lot of 737s now have brown tape on the oxygen doors… it breaks when the door releases. It’s not strong tape

[@paulmorley1225]

Damn, yeah I can see it now that you pointed it out. Every one that the camera can see is taped shut. Sure it's probably a light scotch-tape and will open if the button is pressed but they probably won't open automatically. That's kinda messed up.

[@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.. 😂

[@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! 😄

[@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.

[@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

[@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)

[@eucliduschaumeau8813]

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

[@kylercolbert7770]

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

[@noelphilips]

Thanks so much!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 👍

[@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?

[@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 😅😅😅

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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...

[@renardfranse]

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

[@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!

[@whatwhenwherehere]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@MrRobburdette]

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

[@Inatsikap]

second flight was a very smooth landing by the pilot!

[@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

[@nixaviation]

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

[@theplanespottingchannel]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@Raptor-22]

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

[@aaronallen943]

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! 👊🏻✈️

[@kathywhitfield8515]

Really enjoyed this update and such a worthwhile sponsor.

[@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!

[@ojosef4608]

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

[@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

[@pascalfriedmann1479]

Thanks for sharing this SCATventure with us!

[@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.

[@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" ?

[@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!

[@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

[@pdeichert]

Wow that plane is older than me by a year.

[@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.

[@johnmillington1344]

Great success Mr 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

[@gordonstoddart6886]

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

[@jfennell3954]

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

[@smeeagain2513]

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

[@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!

[@edge8941]

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

[@heatherydew3361]

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

[@ac9110]

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

[@NickLewan]

Love these vids bro!

[@noelphilips]

Glad you like them!

[@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 ... 😄

[@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.

[@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!

[@francesvanhall4307]

I admire your courage .

[@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

[@pdeichert]

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

[@samberry6202]

Another great video Noel! 😊

[@noelphilips]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@umumclean8161]

Excellent Adventure. Great watching your programmes.

[@noelphilips]

Thanks for watching!

[@SPTSuperSprinter156]

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

[@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!

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Looking really nice flying.. Thank you for sharing.

[@noelphilips]

Much appreciated

[@LMays-cu2hp]

@@noelphilips You fly safe.✈✈😊😊

[@selimkutlu1931]

Thany very much to you for this really awesome video from the deepest corner of my heart

[@noelphilips]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Colt1775]

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

[@noelphilips]

Thanks, you too!

[@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!

[@chatchaweewong1071]

What a story, that nice that I has discovered your channel! Thanks for sharing with us mate!

[@noelphilips]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@robparry1308]

Another excellent video Noel! I would love to know if you have any tips for finding cheap long haul tickets please? Keep going you have no idea how much these videos help some of us chill! Cheers.

[@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.

[@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.

[@naknaksdadn572]

Love the music as it truly sets the mood!

[@KevinJones-qp9er]

Love the way you just don't know were your travelling next always a joy to watch on a Sunday Noel just the best vlogs on you tube 😊

[@noelphilips]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@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.

[@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🇮🇩

[@Alfymendes]

Great vlog as usual, the sense of humour makes the difference, by the way what camera do you use ? And software to edit? Keep up the great work

[@fgstf]

love the scat t-shirts Noel

[@VectraVX]

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……

[@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

[@jordantransportadventures1378]

Great video always enjoy these types of ones

[@noelphilips]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@pakjakad69]

Always enjoyed watching your videos mate

[@noelphilips]

Much appreciated

[@edwardlees4585]

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

[@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!

[@ThatNigga333]

so true craig (greg) burps and scratches my balls

[@arnoldsherrill2585]

Your experience with the seat reminds me of a bus trip via Greyhound from Atlanta to San Antonio in 2007 in December. Even with mandatory stops where we had to get off for driver changes and bus servicing. By the time I got to my final destination I couldn't even feel my knees they had actually gone to sleep. You end up with a case of potential DVT whether you want it or not

[@bigmaccas1108]

fantastic channel here, thank you for the great content

[@johnotheavgeek5925]

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

[@loz9288]

Loving the Borat reference 👌

[@tiziostanco]

Another epic journey. Congratulations, I would be afraid to fly with old planes and semi-unknown airlines. Greetings from Italy

[@matthewwang1140]

Great job!