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I took a flight on the national airline of Bahrain, Gulf Air, to try out their incredible Falcon Gold Business Class on their Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
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[@k6kaysix675]

The thing I always find amazing about flying is how you can be experiencing a completely different part of the world within mere hours (especially if you include time zone differences!), I always find the flight back home slightly depressing for that reason...back to reality!

[@hoof2001]

Jerry Dyer of Big Jet TV knew you were on that flight and filmed it landing telling viewers you were on it: and even trying to spot you in a window 😂

[@lorddarlo6194]

He wouldn't have seen him as noel was on the Right and Jerry normally captures the left handside

[@hoof2001]

@@lorddarlo6194 I’m not sure Jerry had the seating assignments for the flight haha

[@lorddarlo6194]

@@hoof2001 Probably not no but how would he expect to see Noel anyway the plane is 100ft in the air and when it has landed it is a bit further away he may see him if it taxis past him

[@hoof2001]

@@lorddarlo6194 Think you need to take a chill pill. I merely reported what Jerry spoke on his channel. Learn to read and if not that, to relax more. Resorting to trolling is not attractive. Go well

[@lorddarlo6194]

@@hoof2001 Didn't mean for that to come across as Rude sorry

[@muhammadalkaissy6670]

As an Iraqi I’m glad to hear your comments of my beautiful country, though I did not know that it would effect your other travels to other countries, could you please elaborate because I know many westerners and travel bloggers who have travelled to Iraq

[@ACMEHomeSocal]

@@ThemePro24 When visiting Israel they don't actually stamp your passport but a piece of paper to stick within it as there are/were other countries that wouldn't let you in if they saw an Israeli stamp. Potentially there is similar issues with Iraq, if so maybe they can do the same paper trick as Israel?

[@HA-hp1qk]

بس الفيديو عن البحرين و مطار البحرين و الطيران البحريني

[@Peteyvale1]

Hi Noel, Just wanted to say thanks for your awesome videos your reviews are amazing, I worked at LHR and LGWs airports for nigh on 23 years before becoming medically retired, watching your films brings back memories of working on loads aircraft and airliners, keep up the good work, God Bless Peter, Hampshire England

[@marctaylor4400]

I literally live a matter of miles from you Noel but watching your videos takes me across the world, love it!

[@noelphilips]

Glad you like them!

[@ruk2023--]

You're spot on Noel. I have a couple of luxury brand watches (I'm not rich, I just saved up) which I wear for a few weeks and then go back to a Timex or Apple watch for a while and it makes the experience of having them on so much better.

[@TheRareVideosXL]

I definitely think Gulf Air are underrated,deserve more recognition and are among the best airlines in the World. An amazing video and review of an amazing product onboard to go with great service.I personally,rate Gulf Air,very highly. Keep up the good work,as always.

[@markfulwell4256]

I used to use Gulf Air a lot in the 80s between London, Bahrain, Dhahran, and Bangkok and was always impressed with the service. I remember one flight from Bangkok to Bahrain where I had the economy cabin pretty much to myself until we made a stop in Dhaka and it filled up with contract workers heading to the Gulf. After take off, the crew handed out juice, but when I asked for whisky instead, half the cabin turned round to stare at me. Happy days!

[@troplightn]

Love the ceiling in the airport. It looked like a cloud base. Very cool.

[@westboy84]

The mezze plate looked great! If you're curious, it looks like it has a tabouleh salad (parsley, tomatoes, onions, cucumber and bulgar), hummus and falafel, in addition to the vine leaf.

[@richardmccarthy9580]

Definitely endorse that whilst some/occasional business class flights are great, variety is the spice of life ! Plus overhead views of Iraq versus desire/opportunity to view from ground level reminded me of the stunning views of Australian outback from above versus overnight coach across Northern Territories- both highly recommended.

[@lukedavis436]

That one person yelling "its not acceptable!!" in the background 😂

[@BeliaLastes]

That's men's cologne spray in the Amenity kit Noel- you had me laughing when you described it as" Eau de toilette water" 😂😂 good video 👍👍

[@peterabbott1974]

😂😂😂

[@yaminachhodi2011]

Lol

[@172Break]

Noel - great video. However, I noticed your voiced merged in with the plane noise a few times due to the microphone position. To fix sound problems like this, try out Izotope RX9 software. It will allow you to rebalance your voice with the background sound. It's incredible!

[@garethsandison978]

I love your honest approach Noel. Such a convivial chap.

[@noelphilips]

Thanks for your support.

[@michaelosgood9876]

Just Love that Gulf Air color scheme- with bold black letters & gold. Man, it looks hot! Close to my favorite along with Air Greenlands. If you hark back to the 70s & 80s they had L1011s & these were the coolest looking Tristars, along with Deltas.

[@Streetdirt]

I like the Atlanta Braves shirt!

[@aardvark888]

First flew with Gulf Air in 1982 on a Lockheed L1011 Tristar economy class from LHR to Muscat in Oman to work with Sultan of Oman Air Force and flew with them many times always a very good flight on Tristar's, always look forward to your videos every week thanks Noel.

[@rashidamin7241]

L.1011 tristar is the best aircraft 💝💝💝💝

[@yansijia1999]

Nice they have BLUETOOTH brush in gulf air business class!

[@theintrovertadventurer9640]

I flew the same route, also in FalconGold a few days ago. I used 45k Aeroplan points, an excellent value.

[@mikeyboy200606]

That's what I like about you Noel you're honest with reviews and very informative. At least your not like Her Majesty Sam Chui Mr I want First Class and have all the cabin crew hanging off my arm.

[@simonhutchings6256]

Noel another great vlog . Gulf Air falcon gold class looked very impressive I imagine Travelling back in Y class would be doable too on the B789 .

[@josephwhirlwind6086]

Ah good old Gulf Air, I flew with them in 1993 From Amsterdam via Bahrain and Muscat ( Oman ) to Manila , Good Flight , Good service , but after 1993 I flew other airlines ( like Cathay Pacific , KLM , China Airways etc. ) To Asia !

[@SirEdmundBlack]

The building on the amenity kit is a mosque I believe. As for eau de toilette is in between perfume and colonge in French saying "Faire la toilette" meaning looking into the mirror and making sure you look good, for women it usually means putting make up... so yea that's where it comes from. :) great video

[@georgelawrence2795]

I enjoy your lavatory review and your brutal honesty about someone being in there before you

[@lucascalma605]

My God! You're becoming one of the most popular Avgeeks on KZbin, especially with some people starting to recognize your face! I wish I could see you one day in-person! Also, what a beautiful looking business class suite IMO as it's just as awesome as the many other Middle Eastern airlines!

[@ryanc4955]

As an Atlanta native and lifetime Braves baseball fan, love the shirt choice! Subscribed!

[@noelphilips]

Appreciate it!

[@martinweaver9373]

Dinner dinner dinner dinner, Batman! Love it!

[@dudeOmzeh]

You’re welcome to Iraq anytime. We hope to see you review Iraqi Airways one of the oldest airlines in the world. We just got 2 A220-300s. Alot of youtubers are now visiting Iraq as visas are easily available.

[@gerald8811]

Used to fly the Gulf Air 'Five Star Tristars'back in the 80s from Bahrain to London. Flew a lot of flights on their 737s again back in the 80s between Bahrain and Kuwait and the 15 minute hop to Dharan.

[@TheIMGPodcast]

I grew up in Dhahran and Wednesday nights were my favourite as Thu was the weekend back then and my parents would take me out to the airport for plane spotting, which I loved. Always waited for the BA flight and of course the multi country owned Gulf Air. Fabulous memories.

[@benjaminbrowne3374]

Love your shirt! Go Braves!

[@bethechange1226]

HI NOEL IM A LONG TIME FAN! I’d love to see you try Qatar airways buisness class and do a review on that ❤️ this is just a suggestion, love your vids!

[@martinmccormick2782]

Afternoon Noel loving your videos. Im going to Miami in 2 weeks. Flying from Amsterdam via Lisbon using TAP Portugal. Ticket only cost £182.00. thank you for informing your viewers about the secret flying app. Take care and keep up the good work.

[@blousesarebest]

Er, ah, this secret flying app, any chance you could pass it on ?

[@E3891526]

Yes please. What app is this? And that is an amazing price for Amsterdam to Miami.

[@arrrvba]

I'd also like to know the name please :)

[@martinmccormick2782]

@@arrrvba the app is called secret flying

[@martinmccormick2782]

@@arrrvba so many cheap flights. I saw a flight recently Athens or Berlin to any Australian city £345.00. flights from America, Europe, middle East and Asia. Lots of error fare, 2 in 1 flights etc

[@Vlada75109]

Two main things I like about this video: the Gulf Air part, which obviously is doing something right since Noel seems to like them a lot (I haven't had a chance to fly with them, but after this review I might give them a shot). But the other part I like much more, and that's a sense of humor throughout the video. It's hilarious! I am giggling like it's going out of fashion! Toilet water, too much cutlery, woo-woo with the camera, I can go on and on. Good job young man!

[@kristynackerman660]

i hum that little Loo Review tune to myself every time i’m walking to the lav on a plane 😂

[@TimForzaTorinoF95Ole]

Atlanta Braves 2021 world champions Love the baseball top Noel ⚾️⚾️⚾️

[@drewmillwood1279]

Love the Atlanta Braves shirt! My hometown team. Go Braves! WS Champs 2021! And great Vlog as always Noel!

[@noelphilips]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@cubwals03]

I appreciate that your more down to earth and explain that flying business or first class should be a special once in a lifetime experience. Not for every flight. Its very humbling

[@lindadepascale8290]

Love your Braves shirt. Great video as ever!

[@vasiliospantazopoulos9574]

I noticed the shirt also....

[@noelphilips]

Thank you!

[@benbrist]

"You know I like it when it's long and wide at the same time" - Noel Philips 2022 😏

[@philsflights]

Fantastic views of Erbil at 9:39. Well done! Keep up the great work, Noel. Thoroughly enjoy your channel.

[@ArmyStrong392]

Go Braves! nice shirt!- J from Atlanta

[@MrDportjoe]

Kudos for reminding some that yes there are three worlds of travel. The one you can't really cover is package or military charter. True that has improved in the 40 years since I stuffed on Condor (not too bad) and World Airways (OMG).

[@misslottieish]

I think they should offer some animal documentaries from National Geographic or Discovery in place of a few of those worthless tv shows. The food looked good. Loved the video. God Bless.

[@stevegreenall9205]

The bahrain building on the amenity kit is the Grand Mosque

[@crossemily]

Eau de toilette is a watered down version of parfume like cheaper perfume. Like cologne. Some are unisex so presume that one is

[@philipf2705]

Gulf air's product looks awesome in every way. This is definitely on my list of must try airlines!

[@sharjeelkhan7437]

Huge improvement in rhe airport it used it used look like a bus station in 2018- 2019 when i visited babrain couple of times .

[@ireland647]

Great video, two weeks ago i did the exact same flight but was unimpressed with Bharain Airport except the sofas to sleep on. Gulf Air however are a decent little airline we even got an amenity kit in Economy which suprised me

[@bluemilk4909]

The Bahrain airport is new and should have impressed you, that is, if you have been to the old one

[@ireland647]

@@bluemilk4909 no didn't impress me at all very basic

[@ireland647]

The best airport I've been to are Istanbul and Singapore

[@bluemilk4909]

@@ireland647 Have you been through the old one

[@ireland647]

@@bluemilk4909 no I done like 60 plus airports but not the old Bharain I'm guessing it was even worse

[@RoadCone411]

A British man in Bahrain flying Gulf Air business class wearing an Atlanta Braves shirt! Love it, Noel! Thanks for the review! I don't think any Dreamliners have external cameras, that's an Airbus thing (A380/A350) apparently. Off topic but did you make it to a Braves game while in ATL? I'm guessing you are not a big baseball fan but watching a game live is SO much better than on tv, never more true than for America's pasttime. This is coming from a British ex-pat. (With that, I'd like to watch a footie match at Anfield...can anybody hook me up with two tickets to any L'pool match? Pretty please, lol? )

[@qtredhead]

Toilet water is called that because is comes from the French ‘toilette’ which was a small piece of cloth used during shaving & eau de toilette was the scented water used after shaving &/or grooming.

[@benelder2688]

That’s the new airport, the old one was absolutely shocking

[@im_not_mad]

Nice shirt 👕 Go Braves!

[@stevegoins6426]

Love the polo shirt. Rep’ing the World Champion Atlanta Braves all over the World. :-)

[@ChrisBmufc]

Always looking forward to Noel’s video weekly now. Brilliant

[@noelphilips]

Glad you like them!

[@rashidamin7241]

Gulf air flights always my favourite air line 💝💝💝

[@Trek001]

I have often wondered, when viewing the loo reviews, if the light comes on when you open the door or when you close the lock and it completes a circuit

[@transportguy1k635]

1:42 you've met up with a fan! Nice 👍 I would like to be in your vlogs one day!

[@victorharderson8782]

I really dig the Atlanta Braves shirt.. are you a fan?

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you for sharing. It is nice to travel in Business Class and First Class on the long haul trips. It is go relaxing your legs and laying down. Wherever you can get flying Business and Fist class is good!

[@LMays-cu2hp]

And that was good you had no one next to you.

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Yes, I hear you about flying in Economy Class. I have done that most pf the time. Sometimes having the two or three seats on my own is very nice. But I always go for the Exit Rows for the legroom..But yes you appreciate it a lot when you get Business or First Class.

[@theculturedthug6609]

Noel a str8 up G.

[@KevinJones-qp9er]

Love the vlog as always Noel , I'm having a Noel Phillips day today ,why not 👍

[@noelphilips]

Every day is a Noel Philips day for me. It's not as fun as it sounds 😂

[@KevinJones-qp9er]

@@noelphilips 😅😅👍👍

[@lvthud]

The man at 1:55 looks like Dean Morris (of Dean Morris cards)....Gulf have had a quality product for decades, they've been the hidden gem of the Middle East. I am happy to see them get a little bit of the spotlight.

[@simonborowicz9284]

Hey mate...another cool bid well done and interesting to find out that visiting Iraq is such an issue for future adventures. Just quickly, and I'm not having a go, but: Eau de toilette (French: [o d(ə) twalɛt], meaning "grooming water")[n 1] is a lightly scented cologne.[2] It is also referred to as aromatic waters and has a high alcohol content.[3] It is usually applied directly to the skin after bathing or shaving.[4][5] It is traditionally composed of alcohol and various volatile oils.[6] Traditionally these products were named after a principal ingredient; some being geranium water, lavender water, lilac water, violet water, spirit of myrcia and 'eau de Bretfeld'.[7] Because of this, eau de toilette was sometimes referred to as "toilet water".[8]

[@falcon1017]

Flown Gulf air recently in Economy class back in November and it was excellent the product was really nice the cabin crew were very friendly, the new terminal was amazing and they even let me go in the cockpit aswell!😄👍

[@Zeus_9137]

Hi Noel awesome trip report! Gulf Air seems to be an amazing airline. Just a quick go through their are more than 150 movies actually you didn't click the "more" option which popped up at top right 👍

[@lemonzestniam]

Hiya , have you ever been to lithuania? If you haven’t it’s a very beautiful country and worth to visit !

[@dawnbanerdt-adams8356]

Wow, looks like a wonderful airline! Great service and food. Very nice business class seat too.

[@mxyzptlyk]

Another great review. A pointer to POIs that he's flying over, airports, towns and cities and aircraft that they pass in flight, as some other vloggers do would make it more interesting.

[@tommarchant950]

Thanks for the weekly videos. Always look forward to the Sunday morning Noel video.

[@noelphilips]

Glad you like them!

[@sylvieanddanny]

We flew with Gulf just recently to Manila in Falcon Gold via an upgrade. We really enjoyed the whole experience!

[@gunvaldsandhaland7757]

like the a330,before the 787,good job

[@qwaszxpolkmncvb]

Up until a month ago viewing one of your other videos I had no idea you could fly like that. Personally, I can barely stand more than three hours cramped up on a jet. First class has always looked the pretty much the same as everything else to me. Which is kinda cool, you can meet people you otherwise wouldn't. If I ever fly abroad or get a good deal on a longer flight than usual I'm definitely trying that. Personally I enjoy getting on the smallest plane possible just for the solo window seats and room to relax.

[@bsr6823]

Pre-pandemic Aer Lingus had the best filet I have ever had in the air. Irish beef was not overcooked and had the most delicious sauce. Oh I hope they still offer it on their A321 transatlantic business class.

[@Bjarni1968]

Don't point your sausage at the camera 😁😁😁😁

[@robertgriffith8857]

Bjarni B - Well said! Nothing worse than waving a fork with a piece of half eaten food on it! Quite offputing!!

[@thebriz1868]

I flew Gulf Air Falcon Gold (Business Class) a few years ago from London to Bahrain and then on to Dubai. Excellent service throughout. Particularly liked their Sky Chef who served everything as you asked for it. Including a coffee 20 minutes from landing - when I asked BA for the same in Club World they told me no and I could have it 50 minutes from landing. A little thing but both those different service standards have stuck with me over those 3 to 4 years.

[@noelphilips]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@davidstephens1016]

Found you today Noel on KZbin. I try and avoid FB these days. Another great trip and I really look forward to all of your travels.

[@noelphilips]

Thank you and welcome :)

[@cornbread83]

Eau de toilette is their signature cologne.

[@mexmechproductions4254]

How about a flight to Australia from London? I would love to see a long flight experience

[@sachigavin]

You missed the opportunity to drop a Bluetooth brush pun in there!

[@WINGSANDRAILS]

Another great review as always!!! Thanks

[@noelphilips]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@trident1314]

Guy at the gate having a strop?😂, Nice review Noel, might have just been the camera angle but to me the suite looked kinda narrow 🤔

[@feznetwork]

Same guy that asked for a picture!

[@jt_uk]

@@feznetwork I was trying to see who it was and did wonder 😂😂

[@chris08082]

Noel Phillips I was on a Qatar 787-900 that had nose and tail camera recently. DOH-BKK

[@jacjones6794]

17:33 "You know i like it when it's long and wide" bloody hell Noel.

[@johnhaxby306]

the 787 wings just amaze me. the "green stuff" by the way is a Tabouli salad, you are meant to squeeze lemon on it hence the slice of lemon on your plate. it's too healthy and "green" for me and I never eat the stuff. I do like to sample every Hummus that comes my way since everyone prepares it differently depending on the country or family recipe, yours looks good!

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Looking very nice.

[@ejdoyle23]

I wonder how many amenity kits you’ve amassed over your travels?

[@mwethereld]

flew Gulf Air in the 90s between Dubai and UK and it was fantastic service,,,

[@ssmrmgb]

Eau de toilette is a lightly scented cologne

[@toemblem]

Great video, thank you. Can you shed some light on why the flight attendants dress for surgery as you are deplaning? Also, any chance of selling the baggage tags by themselves?

[@royferguson2297]

Eau de Toilette is grooming Water, has high alcohol content, because of this it was referred to as toilet water.

[@jhunjhunu1]

Suggest to take a snapshot of the meal and insert PIP, which would give us an idea of the meal served. If possible menu card on a link.

[@teaguey11]

Love the seatbelt edit, got to be happy with that one Noel.

[@floralupstart836]

Dolmades (vine leaves), hummus and taboleh your entree. Camera angle was interesting today 😂

[@derekmcc]

Love the idea of the walk-way. Nice design.

[@leewill2457]

Hi Noel, Why not apply for 2nd UK Passport then you will not face issues with travelling between country to country. I had the same issue and currently have 2 UK passports

[@GenkisTravels]

Great trip report. Loved seeing that Golden Engine from the wing. You should make a trip report to Batman. lol

[@FurryTots]

Do you get to keep those amenity kits? If so how many ear plugs and cool little bags do you have?

[@TheLoxxxton]

Nice to see I Nice relaxed 'normal ' flight. No drama no staff stroppyness just a Nice flight

[@PaulB-17]

Nice looking seats and food on this one Noel 🍻