Pakistan's CRAZIEST Airport! My Chaotic AirBlue Adventure

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[@noelphilips]

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[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

The slogs you endure, Mate! Good thing you have a type B personality, hey!

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

How much does one tip for what, over there, Noel? Tell you what, I got a good laugh listening to you talk about the tipping culture, as well.

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

I just looked up the flight time from Lahore to Karachi vs. from Karachi to Dubai, UAE and Noel, I have news for you ... they are the same!

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

Noel, it looked foggy the landing in Dubai. What time of night did you land in Dubai, Noel?

[@californiahummus]

I transferred (international) through Manila once and the toilet attendant was angry when I didn't have local currency for a tip. 😁

[@Iain1983]

I think Noel holds the world record for the number of “thank you’s” 😂👍

[@hi-tech55]

Thank you for you’re post

[@blingblinginyaface]

It’s too much - you are British just give people a slap and spit on them

[@Average_Ohio_Citizen_]

​@@hi-tech55Your write!

[@Average_Ohio_Citizen_]

@@hi-tech55 The funny thing is, Jerry, the OP still hasn't got a clue :)

[@jorey_banks2]

That's amazing

[@gmb30]

Definitely wouldn’t have left my luggage unattended with the check in staff. In certain places in the world that could land you in all manner of trouble😬

[@dingdong2103]

You know you live in a terrorism counry when the security checks are outside lol

[@Average_Ohio_Citizen_]

Agreed 🤝

[@notefiveplus8258]

Well he passed through x-ray security check at the entrance, so his bag is all good. Airline staff can't temper it as that area is secure and under surveillance 24/7. Unlike west, in Pakistani airports irrelevant people are not allowed inside the terminal till check in counter, only passengers with valid tickets are allowed inside after being security checked and cleared..

[@dingdong2103]

@@notefiveplus8258 The line up to the terminal is now the new place to be afraid of instead of the inside :)

[@NonsensicalSpudz]

@@notefiveplus8258 yes because cameras existing totally stops airport staff from doing dodgey stuff

[@dlanodsknib]

I love the way you manage to keep a cheery disposition when everything around you is falling to bits. I would be beside myself! Enjoying your adventures.

[@uzmaahmed.catmoon]

Yeah he's very good bless him.

[@aniruddhadeshmukh3571]

​@@uzmaahmed.catmoonola hu uber.

[@tonychan8558]

Whoa, there.... you left your luggage at check-in and walked OUT??!?!?! Bit dodgy, ain't it? Check-in always ask if you packed it yourself, and if it has left your sight at any time..... and it did here! If they sneaked in something without your knowledge, and Dubai found it, you're screwed!

[@angelasmith3404]

My thoughts exactly

[@Invincible_joe]

I'm not sure about protocol in the west but in this part of the world, when they xray your bag, they seal it with a ziptie and a very strong tape which if tampered with, is clearly visible.

[@notefiveplus8258]

Well he passed through x-ray security check at the entrance, so his bag is all good. Airline staff can't temper it as that area is secure and under surveillance 24/7. Unlike west, in Pakistani airports irrelevant people are not allowed inside the terminal till check in counter, only passengers with valid tickets are allowed inside after being security checked and cleared..

[@MayimHastings]

@@Invincible_joeThanks for the info, that's extremely reassuring to know!

[@Invincible_joe]

You're welcome, mam@@MayimHastings

[@acts29today]

After having traveled around the world for a number of years as wonderful as noel being able to fly to all these places I am glad not to have to do this anymore but it’s nice to see him go through it all from the comfort of my home 😂😂😂

[@sven_86]

i feel the same way lol

[@camotech1314]

I've not done much traveling due to health issues and other commitments in the past decade, so it's nice to see the world from my home.

[@Richorob]

It’s nice to get home!

[@uzmaahmed.catmoon]

Oh my word, This video had everything. From scams and intrigue to an aviation geak's dream. Cudosto you for having the good manners and patience to deal with it Noel.

[@sarahjones-jf4pr]

KUDOS.

[@Owlventure_Aviation]

8:56 Hi Noel, I'm sure you're wondering when they will paint the Interjet Aircraft. PIA recently ordered aircraft paint remover and new paint so as soon as both ex-Interjet aircraft and 2 other ex-MEA aircraft reach their C-Checks, the aircraft will be painted in the current liveries. Cheers!

[@KanwarAnand]

Noel, your videos are always on point, comprehensive, fair, detailed & much fun to watch. I love the commentary. Keep it up.

[@SafwanAviation]

Im sorry you had to go through that at the CIP Lounge, in all my years flying out of karachi and always visiting the CIP Lounge I have never experienced this. Nevertheless I hope you enjoyed your stay in Pakistan and are always welcome back!

[@xjmdm]

this is usually the case with "western" looking ppl

[@shajiehussain1130]

I have. It's very common for them to call people into the lounge. I've always refused

[@vadwvea7153]

@@xjmdm definetely, just some people trying to make money. Similar to when people in pakistan just walk up and clean your windshield and then expect money

[@SamuelTaylorAckroyd]

Amazing video Noel! If you ever have anyone come over to you to invite you to an airport lounge ever again, politely decline because they are most likely trying to do the same thing those guys did & get tips! Despite all the chaos that you had to deal with for this trip, I recon it was still worth it in the end cause you have the satisfaction that you have made it! Excited for the future content!

[@Wolf-xu1fj]

1:45 can you tell me if there are any valuables in your bag? Because if there is, then we will steel it , 😂😂

[@Sashazur]

The correct answer is a truthful “no”.

[@timbacchus]

I was thinking that they stole your bag. I am glad you did not disappear in the lounge. I enjoy your travels so much. You go to places I will never go to. As a fellow pilot just love sharing your life. It does say a lot about the U.S that it seems the only unruly passengers are on our domestic flights.

[@noelphilips]

Thank you. Have you seen my videos on my other channel where I pilot small planes around UK & now the US? kzbin.info/door/FeMrjkHnXPlZKTbg2-05jg

[@Asif_ProX]

@@noelphilips they was kind bro😂

[@philipmclaughlin9636]

Back in the 1980s and 1990s you would get a full meal on a flight from New York to Denver in the States. Those days are long gone.

[@PinkIsAwesome361]

In 1997, I got a full breakfast on a one hour flight from Düsseldorf to Paris.

[@Rontheanchorman]

Here's something crazy I just worked out. You can fly from Brisbane Australia to New Caledonia, New Zealand, Vanuatu, Samoa, Fiji and Papua New Guinea faster than you can fly to Perth, which is still in Australia 😂

[@zaamuro8408]

And sometimes cheaper too...

[@AUmarcus]

​​​​​@@redademeRussia looks a lot bigger on a map due to the mercator projection. In reality it's only about 2.5 times the size of Australia. If you are flying from Sydney towards Europe it takes about 4hrs to cross the mainland....it's massive too and roughly 9 times the size of Pakistan.

[@Rontheanchorman]

@@AUmarcus Russia is massive ! 😮 How about this crazy fact, you can fit around 22 Japan's inside Australia, yet the population of Japan is 125 million. Population of Australia about 26m 🤣

[@bhojjadamotabanda]

London to Moscow is 1000 km shorter distance than Perth to Sydney by road and 800km shorter by air.

[@AUmarcus]

@@bhojjadamotabanda London to Munich is shorter than Sydney to Broken Hill and you haven't even left New South Wales.

[@Just_a_Pigeon]

The whole check in bag shenanigans is why I decided to only take a backpack with me. Sure, you are limited at what you can take with you, but feeling secure about my stuff being with me on a plane is worth it atleast.

[@stephencollins2089]

Thanks Noel , enjoying your videos , especially about Pakistan , i was working there whilst based in dubai from 2015-2019 and commuted weekly between karachi and dubai , always on emirates , for the first years emirates didn’t have their own lounge and buisness class used that lounge where you were invited too , having lived and worked in Pakistan i was well aware of the tipping culture and always ensured i had ‘’small money ‘’ in my pockets , Unfortunately it backfired on me after emirates opened their own lounge upstairs and i went to the bathroom and just as a matter of habit i tipped a Pakistani guy who was standing in the toilet , he was quite offended as he was not a toilet attendant but another business class passenger on my flight , i was a bit embarrassed ……. But karachi airport is always and adventure , normally a funny one .

[@TravellingTechie]

Those check in desks remind me of Heathrow Terminal 4 back in the 1980s. Shape, colour, everything.

[@moogmike1]

Great video as always Noel, Have experienced the tipping problem, particularly in Europe at motorway service stops, though never at an airport. Dubai Airport really seems chaotic with its delays at baggage and the difficulty getting to the airport hotels. Glad you got through it.

[@mila6009]

i love seeing a new videos of yours pop up on my timeline. it's something i very much look forward to lately.

[@karolgyore7082]

"It might not be that fancy out here, but at least I don't have to pay somebody to have a pee." Noel Philips, 2023.

[@ljcor1899]

A bit of a crazy journey. Really really really enjoy your vids / travels. Cheers! 🎉🎉

[@ryanh2479]

This brings back memories! I worked in Pakistan for 5 years, 2013-2018. The airports are always a fun time. PIA, Shaheen, and Air Indus were the domestic airlines I flew. Thai airways from Islamabsd for Int'l.

[@gdparry2727]

I could probably cope with that ticket runaround but i know some in my family would have a breakdown. Well done.

[@dallashockey]

Tip for you Noel for Dubai, if you just passing through again, Holiday Inn Express is a good choice. They do a bus that stops at both Terminal 1 and 3.

[@Chris-fp3ol]

Very interesting and fun video Noel! There's no way I'd have left my bag there whilst I popped back outside though 🤔

[@ianguynz]

About 20 years ago a friend went through Mumbai; you had to pay the person at the door for loo roll, and you were allowed 2 sheets!

[@BridgetWeedon]

Same in parts of Mexico currently. You give them 5 pesos and you get a few sheets of paper. Very sweet people though 😊

[@scottnichols3685]

Great video, as always. Thank you.

[@Matityahu755]

Never a dull day for you Noel. I do enjoy watching your videos, love how you've not changed at all. I would love to come along and join you on one of your trips. Thanks again for another brilliant video.

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

It's definitely all quite bizarre, but it makes great viewing. I was checking the Aloft webpage for that property, and it seems to be void of information about getting there from T1 apart from a taxi. Glad you (finally) made it.

[@ginchen33]

Yikes, I have to compliment you Noel, I think I would have been more impatient, and, yes, taken the cab 😂

[@mohammadshahbaz2193]

Thanks for review & recomendations😊

[@kr46428]

The lone flip flop on the baggage belt kind of sums up the crazy airport adventure doesn't it!

[@stuartrobinson5111]

Love that you are getting your mum involved in the videos ❤

[@noelphilips]

That would be my wife Rach.

[@tfft]

FYI, you might want to blur at 04:05 - can make out the full number.

[@_tm11]

Wow that's a torrid experience first up. Love the calmness with which you deal through the situation. Inspirational Lord Noel!

[@SkyHighGuys]

I would have had at least one crying session there 😂😂 this is why I watch you do it while I eat my crisps

[@Roadent1241]

May I be nosy and ask what flavour?

[@pashtoon3192]

Noel Philip you are 100 percent right. Dubai taxi drivers get angry when you ask for the short trip

[@troodon1096]

Personally I would tip someone to NOT attend to me in or anywhere near the bathroom.

[@ThorAU]

Oh what a debacle just to get to your plane, and then to your airport hotel. Glad you made it and were able to relax 😴

[@janettesinclair6279]

Glad to see that your checked baggage did turn up in Dubai! That long wait would be my worst nightmare. I just loved the little skit you did with your wife, trying to get her enthused about the awesome items and amenities kits etc from Bespoke Post! Actually it sounds a great idea.....

[@soufflepancakes1419]

Nice video, I enjoyed watching it. Hey maybe Noel could start a new challenge, which takes longer, the actual flight or the time it takes from landing to the airport hotel. 😂

[@MattCook206]

Great video. What an adventure as always haha. Thanks for taking us along.

[@noname-qm5ib]

I've been to that CIP lounge and the tipping thing is real but ig it was even more intense for you cause you're a foreigner

[@SeniorTravels]

Just wanted to say that the sponsor portion was great. Your partner has a very dry sense of humor. Thanks!

[@WorldWide_Dom]

Nice video again Noel. Always look forward to your Sunday videos.

[@user-cz1zl9ig7m]

Love your partner's enthusiastic responses to the Bespoke boxes - reminds me of home - LOL

[@magpie1862]

That meal is better than what Singapore Airlines gave me on a 8 hour flight between Brisbane and Singapore.

[@torgeirbrandsnes1916]

Great vlog as always! Better a 20 min walk with all ok than a dodgy taxi driver playing roulette with your life… Keep up the good work. Be safe!

[@robincarter6304]

Couldn’t help but laugh at you trying to get to your hotel. We’ve all been there!

[@pennyhaskins7952]

Love watching Noel. So polite and such a nice man.

[@noelphilips]

Thank you.

[@AndyLaskey]

Thank you Noel for another fantastic video. I love your videos because they are very informative, have good Humour and they always leave me wanting to watch the next one.

[@noelphilips]

Thank you, glad you enjoy them!

[@brucemcabee5042]

Another great video, Noel, and interesting your comments re the flight crew. I don't know if you watch your contemporaries videos, but Sam Chui just released one where he was a guest crew member on a Scoot flight Singapore to Melbourne. It really showed how hard these people work to make sure we enjoy our flight. Looking forward to the next part of your journey next week.

[@GregCheekSpeaks]

Another great video! Thanks for always entertaining Noel ✈️🚌🚂🍀⭐️

[@becsterbrisbane6275]

Good lord, that wait for the bag, kaos at Karachi (ha!) and endless walk to the hotel- subbing and liking this vid was the LEAST I could do

[@noelphilips]

Thank you!

[@elaine4498]

Wow what a trip, pleased you eventually found the hotel

[@WarrenG61]

Noel I did this exact adventure to find the bridge, go past the mosque, on to the roundabout to get to the Aloft hotel 4 months ago!! Hahah I figured out the next day that there is a shortcut on the other side of the mosque to get back to the bridge in the airport. 😅 Keep it up and always showing the good, bad, & the ugly.

[@BridgetWeedon]

That’s what I like about his videos. He doesn’t just show the good stuff…he shows he can have challenges as well. Very informative and good to know 😊

[@woodie70hudson87]

Wow! what an adventure on this one. That was so fun to watch, I now know never to accept a "free lounge" when traveling!😅 I look forward to your next one!!!👍👍👍

[@smikejasper4461]

'self-loading freight' - I do love that!

[@teazerfemi]

My sincere regards and love for you, Super Noel, thanks a zillion for this lovely video

[@vk4vsp]

Hale and Pace did a very funny sketch years ago about a bathroom attendant who did everything, including shaking off the drops.

[@awaruaspirit8527]

Yes! I so thought that's where Noel was going with his story about the toilet attendant, lol.

[@ecclestonsangel]

That was quite a trip there, Noel. They have an absolutely insane way to try to get in and out of the airport. Good heavens! Gotta say, I'm missing your loo reviews. This flight didn't have one and neither did the last one. I know it's silly but I was rather bummed. Pakistani airlines are banned in the US, too, as we as Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan. India and Bangladesh can come to the US, but I've never seen them here before. Question: has the UK banned Russia as we have? I miss visiting the UK, though I think my doctors may allow me to start travelling overseas again next year as long as I stay out of hospital! I desperately want to go to Australia. I have lots of mates there. Did you get to pat a koala while you were there?

[@mary1326]

I love your commentary. My dad's family is from the UK and your words and phrases really make me smile. Love your videos

[@noelphilips]

😊 thank you

[@dinodesantis2976]

I have lots of stress in my life but you are a beacon of light that makes me happy

[@khurramsardarbangash]

That credit card verification thing which is in place by many pakistani airlines is the worst policy in place..You can buy tickets online using a Credit card but you have to physically Go to their ticketing office (which is usually 1 o 2 ) in the major city and verify it. Huge Inconvenience ! apparently it is there to stop Fraudulent transactions but who knows.

[@xxxamuchixx]

It should be inside the terminal

[@BirdDog.]

Beautiful home in the woodlands you have there. Very nice yard!

[@georgefoord7087]

It is great to see these destinations on your videos

[@primatt]

your add read has me laughing so much, well played I’m genuinely looking at a subscription because of you 😂😂

[@bagnome]

I once waited an hour at the baggage claim at my small local regional airport. We were the last flight of the night and the only flight there and don't. I was tired and wanted to get home. Luckily there were good conversations among the waiting passengers to keep me from losing my mind.

[@hammalamiri12]

Hi Noel, last time I was at this airport in 2012 I had a similar if not worse ordeal because they had introduced a last minute airport tax lol, I feel for you.

[@amc3]

There are still many areas of the world where tipping is how they get a decent wage. I`m with you Noel, they can naff off. First time I went to visit my son who moved to Korea to teach English. Before meeting him, I went into a restaurant for some food, it was all in Korean, but they had pictures, so I pointed and smiled. Before leaving, I lift a few thousand Won on the table for the lady. She chased my down the street to give me it back 🤣

[@alanadams-ni7uk]

Same in Japan !

[@adilthescholar]

Korea is amazing

[@christineoosthuizen4388]

We also visited our son in South Korea... He told us not to tip...

[@Chris_UES]

I’m not with Noel on this one… how sad not to leave the attendant a couple of usd … means nothing to a western traveler… sometimes people don’t realize how fortunate some of us are in life

[@christineoosthuizen4388]

@@Chris_UES so do you leave tips to show how fortunate you are in life? Or am I misunderstanding...

[@samuelmartin707]

Great video Noel!!!! 2 thumbs up my friend!!!!

[@kindnessmatters604]

Noel, your channel is unique and interesting. Many thanks for the entertaining and honest content.

[@noelphilips]

Thank you for your kind words, glad you enjoy it!

[@foodlover2236]

Hi Noel. Was always curious about Air Blue. Thanks for the video Also caught a quick glimpse of Retro PIA ( Pakistan international) livery at 8.49. Loved that one I flew through Karachi in 2021 and was approached for the CIP lounge also. The entrance fee then was a modest $14 ( not sure how much of that would have been the “tip” or if that would have been extra ) I turned it down and decided to try my luck at one of the airport restaurants. Big mistake. Should have paid for the lounge after watching your video. Lol ! Also shouldn’t there not have been an airport shuttle for you at Dubai ?

[@helloyougoat]

That security boundary with no physical barrier between the arch and the bag scanner 😂

[@RelaxandRetreat]

Hiya Noel I have just found you and I love your videos. I am not a lover of flying and really try and avoid it where possible. But your videos give me some sort of sense it’s just like catching a bus. Could you do a video to help people with a fear of flying? Thanks x

[@brigittelehmann9749]

lovely as always

[@user-rr7pj8sb4c]

I have been to way less dodgy spots and I have still never let my luggage out of my sight ever. You’re a braver man than I.

[@faheemwyne5098]

You could have also used your priority pass in the "Majestic" lounge as I did last July! Slightly smaller but quite nice

[@lultharion]

It looks lovely in Dubai and the flight seemed good, especially that you get a nice hot meal, my only concern especially getting to the hotel is that it seems rather inaccessible for people with mobility issues.

[@jonclassical2024]

Fun vlog Noel...your flight landing in Dubai looks like it came very close to the top of that high tower on the right....geez...I hope an optical illusion!

[@SynicalDan]

“Have you concluded your micturition Sir? Can I shake it for you?”

[@iainjohnstone3277]

Great video noel. I find baggage reclaim weird also in DXB. Always transfered flights even with 40 min connection and bags always make it, but friends who visit dxb have to wait ages! It doesn't make sense.

[@cee-cee]

Sounds like they prioritise transfer baggage which is a smart system, imo

[@cee-cee]

Sounds like they prioritise transfer baggage which is a smart system, imo

[@Chriscuit]

Belt crowding and luggage collection is the bane of my life when travelling lol

[@drumswest5035]

Tipping is getting out if control everywhere especially when most people dont carry much cash with them anymore. Maybe someone will invent a world wide tipping credit card?…haha

[@dgurmani]

I've noticed the Lahore to Karachi flights fly pretty much along the Indus River or other rivers branching off as these are primarily where the cities are as well.

[@rolandnemrutdagi350]

Tipping in the bathroom happened to me at Colombo airport in Sri Lanka in the lounge around 5 years ago.

[@jamesk370]

Definitely one of your most entertaining videos, Noel 🤣

[@martin6901]

England has washroom attendants all over the place. I hate it, but I usually just avoid any services where they open doors or hand me a towel and get out untipped. :)

[@n1msu]

I love how the engine 2 pylon looks like it has been taped up with a bit of box tape to keep it attached to the engine! It looked like this at 16:09 anyway! Either that or looks like that clay they put into deep car dents, although it's normal to paint over the clay. Please don't tell me the pylon is kept together with a bit of poly filler! :-D

[@alil2005]

Excitment to the limit when you travel that part of the world. Gladly I have seen it all and nothing is left to be explored for the little while now

[@mal_752]

Great video Noel 😊😊😊😊

[@semsemeini7905]

In the US on a 2 hour flight you get junk snacks; in Europe a piece of chocolate if you are lucky. VASP in brazil used to serve a hot meal even on a 1 hour flight. They don't have Shuttle busses to the airport hotels?

[@SeanCakaBroncoFan623]

Awesome video! In Dubai, you can probably find a hotel that is on the metro line that serves the airport. That's what I would do lol

[@cdt996]

Thanks Noel! Great video! I will be going to Karachi in less than two weeks, so your videos about Pakistan are very helpful and perfectly timed! Looks like you had a great time!

[@TheRareVideosXL]

Are you going only to Karachi or to other cities as well?

[@cdt996]

@@TheRareVideosXL right now just Karachi, but thinking about going to Hyderabad, Islamabad, Skardu, and maybe Lahore.

[@johnassa9560]

Have a great trip! If you have the chance, I highly recommend visiting the northern side of Pakistan. It's absolutely breathtaking! Some must-see places include Hunza Valley, Fairy Meadows, Naran Kaghan, and Skardu. I hope you have a wonderful time exploring the beauty and culture of Pakistan

[@TheRareVideosXL]

@@cdt996 You should go to Islamabad,Lahore and the northern areas like Gilgit,Baltistan too.

[@jlaudio8544]

@@cdt996 skip hyderabad you def need to go to lahore

[@ericbosken3114]

20 years ago, Tyrolean Airlines had a lovely full service dinner on the

[@davidhumberger5078]

Good morning from South Carolina ! Would love to see you do some more railroad reviews 😎🚂

[@genghiskhan8222]

Why didn't the hotel provide a shuttle service to/from the terminal?

[@jotan4244]

Thanks for sharing your flight & trip to Dubai. I flew to Dubai from Texas and the luggage retrieval didn’t take so long, it could have been travelling the red eye. I booked a private ride online so it picked me up at the airport and dropped me off at the airport. Maybe you could try it next time in Dubai so you don’t have to walk so far with your luggage to get a ride to your hotel.

[@jmaresq7756]

I hope you tipped those folks. Another stellar performance by Mr Philipps:)