Going to the airport with NO IDEA where we are FLYING!

[@mmc9828]

Those kids have no idea how blessed they are!

[@kxrider1065]

One day we gonna have the opportunity we been waiting for 💯

[@eac26114653]

It's great that the kids can literally sit in a room and vote which of those exotic, exciting places they want to go to. Good for them!

[@xxMyGodIsaDJxx]

But one day they will realize and be thankful for everything their dad made possible for them

[@mmc9828]

Agree. Once they are old enough to compare their lives to others is when they will see how lucky they are. @@xxMyGodIsaDJxx

[@FlyingSig]

They may not now but they will. I grew up in an airline family and while I didn’t appreciate the places my parents took us too at the time (old museums, landmarks, battlegrounds) as I got older it was amazing to think back on all the things that I saw in real life that I eventually would read and study growing up. And as the world has changed to be able to say you say this before xxx …

[@welcometomylife6478]

*Drops everything I'm doing to watch another one of your videos!! ✈️✈️✈️

[@alexandramsh4740]

Exactly! I just pushed away my things to do at this moment, and exclaimed, “I’m going to a Rome with my favourite family on KZbin! ❤️💫 Thank you, Captain! 🫡 xx

[@john-meyer]

You’re an amazing traveler and an even more amazing family man. Thanks for sharing your stories, Captain.

[@jcaam8094]

They way you got so emotional when you reunited with Olga just goes to show the amazing friendship you guys have.

[@endeavor6307]

Just did something similar myself last weekend, spontaneously non-revving to San Diego for a day trip. Then this weekend, going to DC with my parents. Non-rev travel is a whole different level of travel and im so grateful for it!

[@theglasgownomad6814]

I worked for KLM in the late 70's and loved the fact that if you were appropriately dressed and space available, you were upgraded to 1st. I have watched your vlogs for a while now and it was nice to see you & your family enjoy the fruits of your labor.

[@afhyoutube]

You are a great dad. Just found this channel. I'm hooked.

[@LiveInSydney]

Whats great about coming late to the party is I get to watch all your videos past and present for the first time as a binge! Bernie in Sydney

[@brandonnelson5021]

Why can’t social media always be this way? Cool parents; exceptional people!

[@mattdimarino4114]

This is the coolest video I've ever seen. Thank you Paul for inspiring me to start my pilot Journey. I have my first lesson next week. The editing and work you do on these videos doesn't go unnoticed. Thank you for producing such fun beautiful content and what an awesome memory and experience with your family. Thanks so much for allowing us to see into your life.

[@lindapawson3445]

It’s really great to be able to travel like this as a family.✈️

[@kevinheard8364]

First class, captain ... on every level.... thank you so much for sharing

[@iamcool59]

Your son is the absolute cutest! Love watching him in awe of his first Polaris experience. They are so blessed to have this kind of opportunity to travel!

[@tandrastewart8157]

I’m 56 years old….I remember my parents attending my school events and ALL the things we did together as a family. The “things” they purchased me; not so much!! This is AMAZING ❤

[@k2a2basinger]

I love your son’s reaction as he gets into his seat!! 🥹

[@megansmith1567]

I grew up with parents in the hotel business so similar situation to your kids. They took us all over the world when they traveled for business. It gave me a view of the world very different from that of my peers. I still tell my parents about the impact it had on me and thank them for not leaving me (and my siblings) behind. These experiences were better than any toy I was ever given. Just found your site and look forward to following your travels!

[@N1120A]

Your son's excitement over the technology and pillows in the seat was just awesome. Raising some good kids there Paul.

[@created77]

That is one amazing trip and those kids will remember it forever. Good work Dad and Captain!

[@davidfacktor648]

I can speak from experience that your children will remember these experiences more than the materialistic things in their life. My now adult kids bring up our old trips all the time. Now they are doing this with their kids.

[@wannafly34]

What a great life you all are providing to your kids!!! Well done!

[@Vincent12]

My best childhood memories is traveling with my family and grandparents. Part of what shaped me

[@cds1848]

This was beautiful, Paul! Love to you and your family! I'll always cherish the trips abroad to visit my extended family in Europe as a young child...and the rides on a 747 and L-1011 in the 80s turned me into a total Av Geek at an early age!

[@smith5312]

We have a similar view to our kids having experiences. Every year for Xmas we have one big family experience present. Our kids have been hot air ballooning, skydiving, travelled nationally/internationally, concerts and heaps of others. Now the kids are older they can’t remember what toys and gifts they got but the remember every single experience they had. Experiences and adventures are far better than toys and screens.

[@Marcos7I0]

Been in over 350+ Flights as standby pax, Both on UA and DAL! The best time ever working for the airlines! 3 years and Counting as Ramp Crew! cannot wait to see where the Airlines Take me next!

[@naominorwick5439]

I love your comment about enjoying travel and experiences rather than things.

[@annetuttle7712]

Paul, I love your videos!! This one takes me back to when I was a kid. I remember flights where my parents would count the number of people boarding a flight so they would know if they would make it!!! Didn't happen all the time, but a lot! We lived one mile due west of SFO and as we would drive by the airport, my mom would say, "there goes a plane and I'm not on it!!"

[@eddie918]

I grew up with my dad being part of AA so I definitely know this feeling. Granted, we weren’t necessarily the most financial sound so never did Europe but got to explore a lot of the Spanish America and Caribbean. Didn’t grow up going to Disney in the summer but got to see countries like Chile and Argentina instead

[@eddie918]

AA as in American Airlines

[@evomink]

This is so great! You are creating amazing memories that you and your family will have forever. Just awesome and totally inspiring.

[@shonnie089]

I would be as excited as Anders to sit in first class with all those amenities on a long flight. Great memories for the family!

[@johniii8147]

Business Class.

[@noahventer9029]

Hey Paul. Just want to say thanks for inspiring me to become a professional pilot. I’ve started my flight training now at 17. Watching from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@karolrust2300]

Bravo for enlightening your kids with invaluable experiences!! Amazing trip!!🎉✈

[@Tonick34]

You are so right about the memories vs stuff. In 2009 my parents took my family & my brother’s family to London & Scotland for 10 days. Our children, who are adults now still talk about that trip! My Mom said ‘our grandchildren are going to inherit memories’! The cousins are very close and my Mom couldn’t have said it any better ! Your kids will feel the same 💜

[@davidgiles5030]

Last easter we went to Geneva. My son in law is a pilot on the 787. We drove to YUL. He looked at the loads and bingo on our way to Geneva in Business class. Easter Monday we returned again in Business. So nice to have a bed and sleep for most of the trip. Spoiled us rotten.

[@annieojile7995]

Scooteroma here! So thrilled you and your family could ride with Alessio & the Squad. Til next time... take care!

[@carbonking53]

That line about collecting a story versus collecting possessions is so true. The greatest memories in life are about people and places, not stuff. P.S.- I would have picked Naples😂.

[@CloudSurfingG]

BRAND NEW SUBSCRIBER! What an awesome channel. Non-Rev has got to be the best perk of working for an airline (here in the UK, we don't really have it the same, as the US Carriers) After 18 years as a flight attendant, I would often arrive at the airport with no destination in mind and just go. Friends barely left the city on days off, I flew all over Europe for practically free! Keep up the great work, and best wishes from here in Liverpool, England.

[@chasehill4423]

Just did my first solo XC earlier this evening, thanks for the inspiration and thanks for the wholesome content. Always a joy to be able to appreciate the effort you put in to these. Keep it up!

[@grayrabbit2211]

Congrats! I did mine last year. My first solo didn't bother me at all, even despite mechanical problems on my first solo lap. It was just 'another day at the office'. I did my XC without a problem to a town in the middle of nowhere with no real reference points on the ground, no problem. BUT, for some reason I was very nervous about the long XC. KSPG probably wasn't the best choice for this, with 4* glide slopes that drop you in over the tops of buildings on one runway, across the non-descript water on the other 3. Runways half the distance of what I'm used to, oh...and the PAPIs AND ILS were inop that day. Lucky me. Gusty & variable winds. Did I mention gusty with a crosswind? I came in too high on the first attempt, went around and had a reasonable landing for the second. After I landed and was still on the runway, tower sequenced the next aircraft to the other, longer runway due to the winds. Thanks tower! The flight home was uneventful.

[@Secretasianman969]

Lovely family! I’m glad I found your channel! Bravo!

[@elizabethrufener7280]

I have many fond memories of flying space available as a family. My dad also took each of us individually on flights he was working a few times. We were a family of 6 so it was a nail biter at times! ✈️

[@phillipday2391]

Funny you mentioned drinking Fanta for breakfast because I saw that when you were at Ginger and I thought, wow what a couple of cool parents letting their son have soda with breakfast.

[@veebra94]

Thank you so much for this amazing content! I’m from the Midwest as well (Michigan) and I just met a pilot online. I’m a huge fan of the family values that you have and how you are able to do quality time with the family. It’s my love language, and so I appreciate you showing how a pilot can do quality time with his family. I’m also a HUGE fan of your wife’s silver plane charm necklace! 😍 was that a gift by any chance?

[@alooga555]

I used to get flight bennies working for a regional airline. My greatest adventure was when I got bumped in Pocatello, Idaho where I spent the whole day in and around the airport.

[@claudiarusso6702]

Captain Paul you are creating some amazing memories for your kids that they will be sharing with your future grandkids. What a fabulous family, a true blessing. I hope to see you on one of my flights out of Newark soon!👌👏👏👏👏

[@paulrom446]

Here's a funny one! Years ago when I worked for COEX and I'd just earned my wings for 90Days Probation I rode up to our Hub at CLE! Went to Rock Hall Tower 🗼 City 🏙️ the Flats! Did a Day Turn and was back home 😔🏡 that night 🌉!

[@AreTheyAllYours]

Thank you for giving us a glimpse into your trip. The excitement of your son was so precious, and I love what a good sport your daughter is. And yay for Fanta that isn’t glowing neon orange! 😅 I love you channel - you videos played a huge role in me overcoming my flight anxiety that came out of nowhere a few years ago. I have since taken nine of my kids to Europe for a month this summer, and I’m going back with four of them in early December for 10 days to tour Christmas markets in Germany - and flying United! You have no idea how much of a part your videos had in that! Thank you! 🙏

[@skris-xf2rn]

The planning, the excitement and energy (in the smiles), truly a fulfilling video. Thank you for sharing. May you guys never lose this bond, Safe travels! PS : If you ever looking to adopt an older son, hit me up.

[@SvenReigle]

Beautiful story.

[@JamesRenallo]

Love the video! My dad was ramp service out of ORD. He has since passed away, but growing up I had plenty of memories in hotel rooms huddled around a laptop figuring out if we'll get home. Awesome to see that you're making the same memories with you kids!

[@meanderingmedic]

Just come across your chanel. Brilliant well made vids...

[@garyodle5663]

I'm a retired flight dispatcher and used to non-rev quite a bit. It is a wonderful thing to be able to do. Unfortunately, my first day of retirement was April 1 of 2020 and my airline flew its last flight on April 7th. It went out of business due to COVID19. It was a regional airline and the major airlines we flew for took our airplanes away because they were reducing their flying system-wide. But at least I did it for a good long time and most people in this world never get to do it ... ever.

[@paulprigge1209]

I’m sorry

[@golferpro1241]

Bummer.

[@729MendicantTide]

Acey?

[@carranzabigb]

That was awesome. I’m in the process of trying to determine what flight academy program to apply too - your videos have been an inspiration over the years. 👍🏽

[@shivamottahed3575]

I love how you and your Family are Living Your Best Lives. I love how adventurous your entire family and your kids are amazing. Thank you for sharing all of this with us all.

[@denflyer832]

Another great video Paul. You’re family and dynamic + outlook on life are an inspiration to us all. Keep it up!

[@UTarcher72]

This video is precisely why i became a pilot. Just a few months away from meeting ATP requirements. Looking forward to it!!

[@hudsonpitts994]

This may have been your best video yet, Paul. Love the family adventure! The family that travels together...

[@SlightlyJason]

your reflections on the trip section brought me to tears.

[@tuglean]

Good stuff, thanks for sharing

[@tiagocarvalho7117]

Paul, i AM in Portugal and never been on Rome. You are so lucky. Best regards from Aveiro.

[@FlightLifeBudgets]

I’m non-reving to Geneva for less than 36 hrs for my birthday. Our industry allows us the most amazing adventures.

[@paulprigge1209]

This disabled country boy appreciates time with your family sharing. God bless

[@debmcgimpy5958]

LOVE it!! I love spontaneous trips. What wonderful memories!! Thank you for sharing! I know you put a lot in these videos, but ohh, how I'd love to see even more! 😊

[@JamboNICO]

Your best video yet. I got emotional hearing your closing comments regarding your children. I share that sentiment and hope my two little boys enjoy similar experiences that theyll carry with them all their lives. Next time youre posted to Edinburgh, let me know! Keep the content coming!

[@kimberlylalley7255]

What a beautiful vlog and lucky family. ✈️✈️✈️

[@ricardomartins1783]

Making long lasting family memries. I did tje same last December in Rome too. Love your Paul, grretings from PT

[@adamrosales3617]

first time watching you channel and i love it. b6 flight attendant here and would love to have you and your family on board take care keep making more of these.

[@abeliever7029]

Love your videos, your family are very polite about the blunders!!!! Try being with my sister a teacher of foreign languages, she trys to pretend she doesn't hear us ,and not to laugh at our attempts to speak Spanish, we are all ok on the basics of German, as she taught that at school, and taught are children as well. It is an inside family joke how some of us are at Spanish, that some decided to have lessons recently for an upcoming stay!!!!😅😂😅😂😊

[@philsandler]

Absolutely an amazing family adventure, thanks for sharing.

[@jenmal898]

You guys are too cute!! ❤ thank you for sharing 😊

[@henryaure994]

You are so lucky. Like I want to wake up and decide to go to Rome in Polaris class. Like BRO!

[@ernest160772]

What a Lovely Family

[@ChuckConnNYC]

This is a beautiful video, well done

[@jerryn8333]

Way fun! Thanks for sharing your adventrues with us.

[@philam9612]

Wow! Discovered your blog today. Looking forward to more of your family trips and blogs. Just like you I also have a son and a daughter. ❤ ❤❤

[@Ken_Leivonen]

Hi Paul, I do not know how I missed this one when it came out, what a fun trip to take the family on. You are so right about collecting experiences over things, That has been my approach for the past 12 years and I am so happy about it. Cannot wait to do more travel and to collect more in the future! And to see yours and you family’s adventures, thanks for taking us along! Ken

[@safferms]

Once again, Paul, s great vid. I love the way that you always bring a moral value or ethical principle comment into your vids. The world needs more of that. Keep the sunny side up!

[@lukaszchatys3620]

What an amazing and wise video!! All the best to you and your family from Warsaw, Poland.

[@FrancisSiuChock]

Memories live on forever...continue living life and gathering more memories as a family!

[@erich3131]

This is the coolest thing ever!! So jealous to be able to just pick a random place and go!!

[@susanspence3029]

Super good video! What an amazing experience for your family!

[@golferpro1241]

Great job brother!

[@dannelson6019]

What a beautiful family you have. What a great life we have.

[@catarinacw]

I’ve been watching your content for about a year and am SO impressed by your stories and your zest for life. Truly inspirational. I keep wondering when your channel will blow up to 1M viewers because your content is THAT good.

[@RalphNav]

Paul, I’ve got to say these edits….and the voiceover, like “why am I crying?” 😂 Love ur content

[@jefbjork]

I love your vides and adventures! Keep up the awesome content! I miss my days working at Mesaba and being able to non-rev fun places. Now I work for the MAC and get to watch everyone on their way to/from having fun adventures. Safe travels!

[@SkyHostess]

lol I think about doing this with my kids. I’m based in IAD. You just inspired me we are gonna try it. 🤞🏽

[@nancyhope-landon9185]

I wish I could fly non rev even if it is stressful. I'm glad your family had a great vacation.

[@makemineatriple2006]

Collect memories not things. What a great adventure!

[@rcgrizz]

Love, love, love! Memories with the fam that will last a lifetime! Good for you, sir! BTW…beautiful family! Peace be with you.

[@simonweber4782]

Your kids will always remember these moments. Your family is blessed to have you as their father and husband. I love your channel! thanks for showing us the beauty of humanity.

[@jungwoolee91]

Awesome trip!!

[@MikeyDVC]

Going to the bar the Court appears to be reason enough to fly to Rome! Omg

[@Danyboybr22]

What an awesome trip! My wife and I had dinner at that exact Ginger location! Super good food!! 7:39

[@NickPupa]

Awesome video and story!

[@dasmellyyooper]

To Europe in the middle of the summer as a non-rev? You're crazy! Also, I'm kinda jealous I can never find those kind of numbers out of Chicago in Polaris.

[@nomnomnom612]

Beautiful family and beautiful trip! Fellow Minnesotan here and found your channel recently.

[@coreyfreeto3226]

This is a truly amazing adventure! I love it! Excellent job to you and your family.

[@realfamimation]

the storytelling in this video is insane

[@coasttocoasters]

We’re fortunate to use my companies staff travel too for random adventures and seeing the look on my boys face for the first time when flying in business class was amazing! I love seeing all of your adventures, it’s such a nice part of working in this industry!

[@davidoneal1518]

I loved this video. My husband worked for United and we used to do this all the time. Brussels for Thanksgiving, Chicago for pizza, Burlington VT to just get out of the heat for the 4th of July. We haven’t done this in a while though because seats are always full. We always buy tickets now but once I’m retired, we will have to start doing this again.

[@Allan-Lauder]

This is fast becoming my favourite you tube channel, I love your family sense of adventure, it’s so uplifting to see.