Onboard China's SECRET CUBA FLIGHT!

[@JoshCahill]

Get your Cahill Keyring Combo here: shorturl.at/WcSLN - Thanks for your support! :)

[@dbuc4671]

no

[@robopalo8041]

Why? What is so special? Because it is china made?

[@robopalo8041]

😄😄😄😄😄

[@robopalo8041]

@@JoshCahill maybe offer it for good price as a key chain can also be bought in dollar store.

[@hongjuanwu7539]

Good video, but Air China has over 500 planes right now.

[@MrFredericandre]

Cuba and China. Their friendship is based on their antagonism towards America, but the very airplane (787) connecting them is American. How poetic.

[@Forzagod-q2v]

Irony of the irony

[@egor.smirnov]

Nah dont get into politics...its just a fun flight

[@Fluxwux]

China is no antagonist. They genuinely just want the best for Cuba that’s extremely unfairly treated by the U.S. sanctions and a long history of destabilization efforts against the country. China has a pragmatic relationship with the U.S. and it’s mainly the US that seem to hate China (because China is taking over right now, and that is hard for America to accept). China isn’t the ones invading other countries, doing coups and triggering civil wars or starving a whole people for fun. That’s America.

[@Veritas419]

Comac has entered the chat

[@bob-y1y9q]

@@Veritas419 Nah, they're still loading...

[@budapestflyer99]

Your videos in 2025 are amazing! Love the new style and that new found passion - Keep up the great work!

[@georgejulien3286]

What’s the new found passion?

[@HERO-ox1gc]

Behind scene vlogging I guess

[@RVail623]

Another odd airline route to consider: Condor Airline's once per week flight between Frankfurt, Germany & Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada. Cuba's passenger train system was gifted 80 train coaches by China a year or two ago, but the train tracks are decrepit and must be run at slow speeds to avoid derailment. They had to cancel train service for a while, due to a lack of diesel fuel.

[@ericdries4955]

Whitehorse flights to Germany are canceled due to runway improvements and flights to Europe may not return rather passengers will need to fly to Edmonton, Calgary, or Vancouver and then connect via Air North to Whitehorse

[@maxart3392]

China gifts nothing: they now control the whole Cuban economy.

[@tkautzor]

Chinese trains were BOUGHT from China with hard currency about a decade ago, most have now broken down due their poor quality and no arrangements to provide spare parts (which would have to be bought with hard currency as well).

[@RVail623]

@@tkautzor Trains magazine had an article (within the last 2 years or so) that said that Cuba had just accepted delivery of 80 donated passenger train cars from China. No mention about the locomotives. Could they have been replacements for a previous lot of defective train cars? Could Cuba have paid for new locos and then received 80 train cars as a "free bonus"? Don't know.

[@robopalo8041]

I saw train tracks in Cuba. Thanks, but no thanks, not even ticket for free.

[@gdwnet]

Hardly a secret flight if you can find it on the web?

[@medicinaemdia4895]

Actually China Airlines has been doing different routes for a while now, in 2017 I flew GRU-MAD in business class and in deed it was cheaper than other airlines. Not really a surprise. And in deed it was with the 787

[@robopalo8041]

@@gdwnet It was a clickbait.

[@gdwnet]

@@robopalo8041 Josh using clickbait?! never!

[@robopalo8041]

@@gdwnet LOL. Secret flight? LOL.

[@olischwarz2912]

'Secret' in the terms that it's out of place, there's no need to get fussy over it. Did you have any idea that this flight existed before seeing the vid? Im sure a large majority of people didn't. So almost proving the fact that is it 'secret'.

[@ningboflyer3871]

This flight used to have a stopover in Canada before Covid. Probably because Canada requires a visa for transit and China has a bad relationship with Canada right now, that's why the flight now has a stop in Madrid.

[@CarlFredlund]

PEK-YUL-HAV did not require a Canadian visa. Layover gate at Montreal was walled off and was supervised by CBSA agents. YUL-HAV-YUL sectors were embarrassingly empty despite frequent fare sales to attract local (5th freedom) traffic.

[@apiklala]

Also Canada randomly has weird selective application of rules and abductions of Chinese citizens are common , hence for safety reasons also its not recommended

[@hgahga3776]

If you have visited Cuba and are US ESTA eligible, you lose the eligibility. This is why European tourism has plummeted to Cuba.

[@Gfc22]

I have been to USA four times and it never got any better. My expectations were pretty low to begin with but it was worse. It has the feeling of being a decaying great power. The people too. Cuba was 100x more interesting and worth the money.

[@steve3ri]

Before the pandemic.....Air China flew from Havana to Beijing via Canada.

[@LGVRhin-Rhone]

Love the fifth freedom flight reviews! Keep it up!

[@grantlove2650]

Every plane tells a story. Keep on soaring on the wings of positivity and reality. I do enjoy watching you, I like how honest your reviews are and every story that goes on with every seat you hop on a plane and every destination you land on.

[@panacea_.]

Loved the start of this video! great to watch over a saturday brunch :)

[@thebobasquad645drinknekoslab]

The South-America tour is just getting better and better love your videos and the South America tour was great! keep up the great work!

[@kingfavelaofficiel]

Watching this video from Morocco 🇲🇦

[@simplicitytravelling]

We have just been to Morocco during Christmas! Beautiful country and people, fantastic food as well. Absolutely loved it!

[@kingfavelaofficiel]

@ marhaba thanks 🙏

[@realhawaii5o]

15:16 very nice view over Esposende! I always love flying over the Portuguese coastline

[@vladilenkalatschev4915]

Josh, you never disappoint us! Great job

[@HenleyPolitics]

It is not exactly secret as it is well advertised in Spain.

[@pacmanghostdude5227]

Love your videos Josh! Every Saturday I look forward to your next adventure!

[@yafeihan923]

I have been watching your vids for so long! Keep up the good work

[@clairedobson2240]

Great video & pleased you enjoyed the beautiful country of Cuba

[@ED-209UHD]

You’re brilliant Josh thank you for the great content! I’ve been flying myself loads in the last five months and I’m so done with flying right now we all neeed a break and I love flying!

[@ChatNowAmerica]

Thank you for your kind words as it relates to your time in Havana, it’s an amazing experience and sadly a lot of Americans shy away from it, hopefully your reach breaks down some barriers.

[@clairedobson2240]

Cuba is a beautiful country

[@robopalo8041]

@@clairedobson2240 Seen IT? I did. Looks like India year 1819

[@isabellrek]

oh josh, you really made my day😊 you did something to show us a piece of the world 🌍 beautiful country and got great adventure and flight 😊✈️ thank you 😌

[@monsterzero760]

I wish America would normalize relations and trade with Cuba. It would benefit both countries. Prayers for the Cuban People! Safe Travels Josh and thanks for another great video!

[@rafacuba2006]

I wish Cuba was not under a totalitarian dictatorship that discriminates agaist the Cuban people.

[@robopalo8041]

How would it benefit USA? American Cubans are once who do not want communism that destroyed Cuba. Perhaps russia should continue support, right? As Cuba is a russian colony. Not Americans. I say, USA should take Cuba back as it was always American.

[@josh3771]

I'm constantly impressed with the various Chinese airlines

[@LeeMulcahyForSenate]

Just curious - why? Are you impressed with their first and business lounges too?

[@alejandrocanton]

I flew Air China from LAX to Beijing and HKG and back. Their Business class to Beijing was superb. No filming was allowed, though.Greetings from Panama🇵🇦

[@dennisthomsett9468]

i fly China Southern often and i love them they are a good airline

[@proudboeroeboeroe9810]

You make great video’s I love them all. Thank you for that.

[@CocotheSquirrelPtfsMore]

When josh and David drop their videos on the same day❤❤

[@vontaylor472]

Hey Josh. Love your videos❤❤❤. Be safe

[@darylmiller1821]

Josh. Prior to 2020 (covid) Air China had a flight from Beijing > Montreal > Havana. Many Canadian tourists traveled on the Montreal >Havana leg.

[@robg5317]

I love Josh’s new humble brag intro!! 😂

[@scottgordon1781]

Back in the day the Cubans were fighting in Angola for the locals . they have a nice new airport too .

[@robinharrison3907]

Great Video Josh 👍👍Thanks for taking us along with you 🥳🥳

[@davidroddini1512]

Does Josh have a review on his channel of any of the Spanish airlines? I would like to see if he thinks that the reputation is deserved.

[@Torrie97400]

Hello Bonjour from a French regular viewer in Indian Ocean and thanks for your tips!!!!

[@tomasvon8187]

once again AWASOME video!!

[@mygreekway5545]

Listening to the podcast now. Josh, in my humble opinion so far your greatest achievement in life has been, and maybe will ever be, is everything around taking care of the KAM Air female crew with whatever was at your disposal at the time. Success on YT is one thing but being a decent, carrying human being, despite a huge success, doing the best that can be done, will remain forever!!!

[@robopalo8041]

@@mygreekway5545 yes. Flying the chepest airline to one of the poorest countries really tales balls. I would not.

[@mygreekway5545]

@robopalo8041 What has that to do with Josh taking care, following up, finding out how he can support the members of the all female flight before and after they had to flee the country, in 2 cases 2 countries just months apart?

[@robopalo8041]

@mygreekway5545 i was talking about chinese plane going to cuba

[@witlof5492]

The Hotel Nacional in Havana (where I stayed in the early '80's), was where Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner honeymooned.

[@LeeMulcahyForSenate]

What a magnificent historical hotel. I stay there every time I go to Havana. One of the last times I was there, my friend and I were climbing the belfry tower in the Hotel Nacional and we ran into Josh there with his friend when he was filming a Cubana A340 flight to Caracas... Josh said he was banned from America (visa application denied). I asked him "why" and he said he didn't know but that it might be because of his filming in Iran....????? We told him to take it as a badge of honor. Josh is really a courageous brave individual. God bless him. Too bad there aren't more people like him instead of fakes like Sam Chui....

[@witlof5492]

@LeeMulcahyForSenate I hope they've renovated it since I was there. It was, like most of Havana, a bit shabby! It was also full of obnoxious Russians who stole all the breakfast buffet...

[@regisyameogo6026]

Allow us to enjoy a trip on Air Burkina 🇧🇫 😄

[@petern6808]

Thanks Josh! You are my favorite airline KZbinr and now I’ll get to let everyone else know with the 3 Cahill key ring pack I just ordered ❤Thanks for your honest reviews and the great effort you put into them! 🇨🇦

[@basilbooysen5650]

I sincerely enjoy your videos so much. Huge fan of your page from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@michaelkay3451]

Isn’t ICAO the international aviation governing body? IATA is an association that represents and encourages cooperation among airlines.

[@Canleaf08]

ICAO is the UNO agency, IATA the airline cartel.

[@jmadhavadas]

Superb !!!

[@Zee-q7l]

Flew Air China to Cuba before when they still stopped in Montreal. It was nice to ride the 777 for a 4-hour leisure flight.

[@WilliamGriffis-f2u]

Great video Josh❤️

[@d.g.1594]

I like the kind words you said about Cuba Josh. I also liked the classic car you took to the airport.

[@ChineseKiwi]

TIL: Josh is a Schalke fan. Like Cuba, I hope they go back to their glory days! The way Josh says 'No Dortmund, No Bayern' LOL

[@imnotaduck7496]

im flying on this flight, just the other way round in about 2 months :) , thanks for showing how it will be :)

[@Lottielou1802]

Loved the pink car soo cool

[@flyerbob124]

That was some cool car but somehow I don’t think it came with a manual transmission and for sure didn’t have a floor shifter. Bet it had push button a selector that most likely broke many years ago. Still a well preserved auto.

[@RH-wl8bh]

Most of these cars have a different chassis...Volga or some kind....and a diesel engine. Very creative😊

[@iluvtheweeknds]

A German guy goes from Cuba to Spain on a Chinese Airline, what a mix!

[@statesidesupercars]

9:49 Condor flies there from Frankfurt

[@pasilinnosto6712]

15:20 my wife and I fly Iberia HEL to MAD business class and its great Staff are amazing people and the food was good but the wine was great. After flying from Brisbane to Europe the internal flight was fun and I could practice my bad Spanish with what must be the most very patient flight attendants

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Loved the car! Thank you for the video. Appreciated.

[@LeeMulcahyForSenate]

Besides Japan, Cuba is one of the most amazing countries to travel in. The people are incredible.

[@josefbarros7528]

Hey Josh how are you loved the videos!!! Taag Angola have flights to Cuba they fly 2 times on the month on the first week of every month and the third

[@robopalo8041]

@josefbarros7528 Still cuba sending soldiers to angola?

[@futnoisech.4395]

11:45 Air China pilots probably live in Miami; they fly a 787; so everyhone is happy... now build the Hilton/Starbucks in the moon

[@justahomosapiens1861]

Usually agree with your point of view, however, I don't with the statement made in the video that Spanish airlines are amongst the worst in the world. Leisure airlines are just that, leisure. So we need to focus on Iberia and Air Europa. The latter is a mixed bag yet they even operate a B787-9 on the AMSMAD citypair. Iberia's hard product is solid, they've even pioneered the A321 XLR, their MAD hub is a great one (nothing beats all that natural daylight at their MAD T4), onboard movie selection is pretty good and their on time performance is spectacular. Fare wise, they're not the highest nor the lowest and that's where they ought to remain so the value equation isn't altered. The elephant in the room is Spanish crews, they're known for being ill humoured and not customer centric. Having said that, I've encountered some amazing crews when flying Spanish airlines, just like anywhere else. So I'd rate Spanish airlines as average, nice to use if convenience is a factor and the price is ok. Would I go out of my way to fly on one of them?. Certainly not yet I wouldn't do it for any airline.

[@biking-viking-claus-andersen]

I absolutely detest Iberia. They are among the 5 worst airlines I have flown, out of the 86 airlines I have flown so far. And I have flown them enough times to have a qualified opinion I think.

[@calbarroso6361]

The GoAT has completed football. He won every football competition since his early age… and finished with a WORLD CUP… and he doesn’t brag about his accomplishments. That’s the GoAT.

[@debramage739]

Thanks Josh 😊

[@paramedic7d]

Gidday Josh love watching all of your videos they are always so helpful. Especially this one as I have a flight coming up with China Southern to Seoul. I t was great to hear you say how all the Chinese airlines are really great now cheers Wayne

[@lawrencewang9048]

I bet the cargo hold of that plane is loaded with stuff that America doesn’t want the Cubans to have 😂😂😂

[@robopalo8041]

@@lawrencewang9048 like what? Nukes?

[@robopalo8041]

@@lawrencewang9048 not for hoi polloi. Just for government. Did your see their fat president? The only fat man in country. Like short fat Kim in north korea.

[@kevandraper4829]

Josh the car is awesome ❤❤❤

[@robopalo8041]

American car.

[@HonarySpock]

Cool Video

[@Aviation_of_Houston]

I hope you enjoy your trip 😁

[@Milvus23]

Cuban mercenaries were frequently used in many African conflicts

[@IanCoxAfrica]

Mostly just in Angola and Ethiopia, which is 4% of African countries. Not so many.

[@robopalo8041]

@@IanCoxAfrica that time not many africans wanted to be part of the East. South Africa back in days was also progressive and rich and safe. No more.

[@ogel3747]

Condor has a Havanna-Frankfurt route.

[@Alessandro-ez4lx]

soon no more

[@martinejongerius1296]

I have been to Cuba in 2000, was very quiet and authentic

[@joeriuffink5033]

Watching this one on a qatar flight 😂😂

[@ChimezieTerra]

I love your content

[@lrg3834]

Imagine what tourism would do for Cuba if those sanctions were dropped by America.

[@quilmesdave]

Can you imagine in the Communist Cuban dictatorship, leave the government, sanctions were lifted and allow for the regular citizens to enjoy a thriving economy? Works both ways.

[@tkautzor]

the sanctions never prevented tourists from going to Cuba, it is the poor overpriced services which killed tourism

[@NorthernMike-1]

The problem that Cuba has is over priced and substandard quality. Who wants to go to an all inclusive resort and only eat Pork, Chicken, Rice and Beans for 6-7 days?

[@JoseBatista-cl17]

What is in Cuba is a genocidal narcodictura that has the people in the most absolute misery exercising state terrorism for more than 65 years..!!

[@flaneurnz]

You should come to New Zealand and fly and experience Air Chathams SAAB 340 and ATR72-500.

[@notapplicable2636]

Sadly Josh, I would totally make a trip to Cuba, however the "politics/history" of the country, 90 miles north doesn't allow those of us to visit... Honestly if those in government weren't so old/stuck in their ways things might be different..?

[@tomparks3212]

Fly to Canada, then to Cuba. Many flights from various Canadian cities direct to 4 or more cities in Cuba.

[@notapplicable2636]

@@tomparks3212 Oh nice! Sadly upon arrival into Cuba I believe that my passport would become scarred and then I'd have issues crossing back over the Ambassador Bridge unfortunately...

[@goldenshark3182]

You can renounce your citizenship and defect to Cuba any time, but you won’t. 😂 Josh can’t even visit the U.S., haven’t you noticed none of his videos come here?

[@YukonGhibli]

@@tomparks3212 Or just fly the many daily bookable flights from Miami on Amerian or Delta, or the Daily United flight from Houston-IAH to Havana...

[@quilmesdave]

@@goldenshark3182 I believed he had, in the past, a big issue trying to get a visa for the US. Politically connected reason?

[@abiyasad2]

I once got Air China's ad on Facebook for this flight while in Indonesia, not really a secret

[@jonathanlovo7391]

I like the video very much Josh Nice work

[@julialoos5114]

Condor is also operating direct flights from Frankfurt to Havanna

[@robknorthwich]

fantastic video as always best streams on youtube but i do have a complaint. they do need to be longer

[@biking-viking-claus-andersen]

Great info. I was not aware of this flight route. I wanted to visit Cuba for a long time, but always found that only lousy airlines flew to the country for too expensive prices.

[@bennybenitez2461]

Josh we commend you on your aviation achievement award. Would delight to have you on day as the luncheon guest speaker at the Greater Miami Aviation Association (GMAA) established back in 1927. Unbeknownst to many Miami, Florida is the Mecca for global aviation maintenance support as through the 230 plus FAA certified repair and overhaul facilities within Miami Dade County 20% of U.S. Maintenance Repair Organization (MRO)are here. A few videos of the many shops might be something interesting for you to consider. Keep up the outstanding work.

[@luispino5652]

Now I understand why they don’t let you in the United States

[@jamesseabolt5915]

????

[@damcoentertainment3956]

He also went to Iran.

[@stanleovart]

Soviet and Russian cars gallery here! 3:54 - pay attention - 2 RUSSIAN cars are seen - the van is named GAZelle from zero years (2000-...), and left is pretty old and rare nowdays - Moskvich AZLK 2141 from 80-90th! Cool! 4:23 - this is even older Moskvich 2140 from 70-80th 4:31 - you see wonderful really 4x4 allroad UAZ 469. Mostly usually military all-road jeep from 60-90th. lets continue 4:57 - very old truck GAZ-53 in the middle (perhaps from 50th-70th)

[@tkautzor]

A Cuban entry stamp in your passport will require you to apply for a visa for any future trip to the U.S. of A.

[@apiklala]

Not necessarily, there are ways around it

[@ktgmobile2552]

I think Josh is banned from entering the US :D If i remember correctly, he made a video about him not getting approved for a visa. Perhaps something to do with him visiting countries such as DPRK :D

[@mark1968]

@@ktgmobile2552 No he's banned from Qatar. 😉😉😉😉

[@ktgmobile2552]

@@mark1968 Yes i know. But i also remember that he was refused entry to usa

[@mark1968]

@@ktgmobile2552 ah I see. Never knew that 👍

[@Sahandons]

Hello Josh, please try AnadoluJet or Ajet flights.

[@dgurmani]

This flight was previously routed via Montreal before covid, and i believe Air China does Madrid to Sao Paulo as well. I agree we need more 5th freedom routes.

[@Rev_Blanket]

This is not fair, Josh! I believe I have to take over your job. 😄😄😄Lol!

[@nurrizadjatmiko21]

3:49 wow interesting

[@Avia_ID]

Very interesting

[@sobingeorge5916]

Hi Josh could you kindly review the air India flight from London Gatwick to Kochi cause a lot of people are saying it’s very meh so someone like you could hopefully bring some improvements to the flight, love you’re content as always 😊😊

[@JF-qu5zy]

I had thought when they used to fly Montreal - Havana, it was a great change to the charter/discount Canadian airlines that would charge for everything, such as Transat. I guess the same pros would apply for Canadian tourists heading to Cuba on CA as European tourists doing the same.

[@te71se]

Just keep in mind that if you have travelled to Cuba recently, if you need an ESTA to visit the US you will no longer be eligible and would have to apply for a B2 visa which could take months or years to process,

[@user-azizakn]

where is the trip josh ?

[@jojobaerlin]

Hi Josh, brauchst du für die Einreise in die USA ein Visum, wenn du einen Stempel von Kuba im Reisepass hast? Oder kannst du trotzdem ESTA nutzen?

[@robertaries2974]

Need a visa. The US visa waver program is voided if you go to Cuba, Iran and a couple other countries. Which also complicates it if you're connecting through the US

[@Canleaf08]

Er kann es nicht nutzen, er braucht ein Visum fuer die USA. Kanada geht ok. Fuer die meisten geht das Esta eigentlich soweit durch.

[@gigagurke7364]

Er darf doch gar nicht mehr in die USA reisen?

[@LoicGottwalles]

I’d love to visit Cuba but losing visa-free status to the U.S. would be really painful

[@JoseBatista-cl17]

#DoNotTravelToCuba #CubaFailedSystem

[@perry968]

I flew a fifth freedom flight a week and a half ago. Emirates from bkk to hkg. A380 2 hour flight full meal.

[@oliveresch9954]

Miserable Spanish airlines… I would agree when it comes to Iberia and Vueling, but certainly couldn’t include Air Europa. Had a number of flights (long and short haul) with them and think they are pretty decent. And the award for the worst airline would have to go to TAP…

[@mambicubano7303]

Air China also used to fly from Montreal to Havana but for some reason it no longer does so, very good price and service, I think the competition took them out of Canada

[@WanBrit]

Algeria has strong cultural ties with Cuba. My Algerian friend travelled to Cuba as part of a cultural, arts and entertainment cooperation.

[@mark123655]

The other airline flying Havana to Madrid seems to be Spanish based World 2 Fly. Only five aircraft in the fleet, one currently leased out. That might have been a more interesting video.

[@limaim26]

Great video. Always amazed with all your adventures. I wonder how you are able to get better airfares with Surf shark. I've also been using that VPN for over 4 years but I've never been able to find better deals, and I've tried many locations , I wonder if I'm missing something.

[@germanmatus]

It will be fun to know what are they moving on the cargo hold

[@jayva6711]

Josh i have been following you for years, i am disappointed that you failed to mention that beautiful Havana is a ghost town with decaying buildings because most Cubans had to leave the island due to a 64+ year of oppressive communist dictatorship. FYI, “the supposed embargo is an excuse of the Cuban government, Cuban can negotiate and trade with any country in the world except the US, and even so Cuba gets most of its remittance from the US and I am sure you saw many US airlines fly to Cuba. The Cuban people benefit very little from tourism? It only feeds the regime. 0:03

[@carlosandradepq]

FALSE, it ' s a criminal economical war against Cuba and the Cubans condemned by UN and all countries in the world except USA and Israel...