Aussie Outback Adventure: Special Flight on Qantas New A220

Qantas operated a special charter flight from Sydney to Uluru (Ayers Rock) on its new Airbus A220. I was onboard to experience the new aircraft and for the first time, visited the Australian outback.
The first Qantaslink A220, featuring the artwork of Maringka Baker. The aircraft is named after the original artwork, Minyma Kutjara Tjukurpa (the creation story of the two sisters). The aircraft spent two weeks in the paint shop where a striking Aboriginal paint scheme was applied, making this aircraft the sixth to join Qantas’s Flying Art Series since Wunala Dreaming.
The Qantaslink A220 has 10 Business Class and 127 Economy Class seats. It was an incredible quiet takeoff out of Sydney with the graduate changing scenery and landscape from green to red enroute. Uluru was very hot with temperature of 44 degrees Celsius. The approach to Uluru was strikingly beautiful with orange earth colors and a lot of bush vegetation. We also saw Kata Tjuṯa from a distance.
After landing, a special aboriginal dance and ceremony was held at the brand new aircraft. In the evening, we were treated to an amazing sunset and drone show called ‘Wintjiri Wiru’ by Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia.
The next day, I saw the sunrise over Uluru and did a walk around it before departing back. It was my first time seeing Australia’s outback despite living in Sydney for 14 years. To end the video, enjoy an air-to-air video of Australia’s newest jet in the country setting.

[@CaptainJNT]

I love how the A220 turned into Sam's logo at the end, what an epic ending❤😊!!!

[@SamChui]

Thank you. A very talented graphic editor added his magic touch!

[@electro_sykes]

@@SamChui I suggested the A220s be named Australian animals by their indigenous names. Sadly mine didn't make the final cut but one of them: Gunduy (Cassowary) did make the 40 shortlist.

[@esisolina1]

😅

[@primalstudiosm4x]

In my opinion,Qantas made a big win with buying the A220

[@FelixExplores]

100%. But there goes out long loved and well used 717s.

[@primalstudiosm4x]

@@FelixExplores yeah,we’ll miss them

[@AidenLegends10]

Personally I don’t like the A220s but this livery is beautiful

[@aminathhussain8323]

Ye

[@MangoAviation]

Unlike Malaysia Airlines who bought the Boeing 737-800 Max

[@optickmedia1281]

I work as a ramp agent at Melbourne Airport and I saw this plane for the first time last week... it's truly beautiful and honestly better to look at than the 737-800's I usually work on!

[@greekre]

how great of that man from qantas to honour and traditional land owners but how have qantas done that, traditional "dot" painting was created by a white artist, everyone knows this well everyone that doesn't call google "research"

[@diptodeeproy8981]

Sam Chui really like the serenity in your videos away from all the criticism around your videos give a calm feeling while you explore our beautiful mother earth !

[@david47s]

Absolutely!😍

[@Fishyfoo]

I’m so happy qantas finally got the a220! Can’t wait to hopefully fly it some day, love from Australia :)

[@GAGDR660]

Yeah

[@bennyl7224]

Qantas link *

[@steini6771]

Just FAB! Outstanding livery. Thank you all -

[@michaelkay3451]

Qantas livery in green and not red. Looks so bold and different. Love it.

[@yummysatay]

Agree. The choice of artwork design nailed it on several levels. First, it represents the original artwork which was green, and a tribute to its indigenous roots. Green epitomize Qantas going green to help reduce pollution. Green stands out (from the others) as flagship of a new type, and also when it flies across the red desert @12:20 (even the timestamp is so A220).

[@GAGDR660]

Yeah, it looks so good

[@nathanrobinson7086]

NICE MOVE QANTAS WITH THE A220-300

[@Never.Stand.Down.AT.ALL.PLEASE]

Yea but now we lost the beautiful 717s

[@mrkc10]

Outstanding video Sam. The footage towards the end is spectacular. A-220 seems like an interesting plane with impressive range capability. Very cool that you were able to speak with the creator of the A-220 on the flight. That’s certainly a very beautiful and unique part of Australia.

[@SamChui]

Thank you. It was truly remarkable seeing the outback on the newest A220 airplane.

[@grahambassett1048]

🇦🇺 G’Day Sam. A spectacular video once again. It was just so beautiful. The landscape & the QF A220 with a unique coloured tail. The vision of it doing flyby’s by Uluṟu was breathtaking.

[@Jesse13Storms]

Beautiful to see the QantasLink a220 indigenous Livery. Uluru looks beautiful too

[@asyd2905]

Stunning livery. Qantas is unbeatable when it comes to exterior art design.

[@adamheged6288]

A220 is such a beautiful plane. Hope you enjoyed your flight and keep up the great quality content.

[@Hukahey]

Stunning but would like the wingtips painted green. Ha ha glad you got to experience our beautiful dessert Sam.

[@revilok08]

yeah, they really missed an opportunity there, they could even add some of the dot art to it as they where not able to do anything with the wing tips on the 787 cos. they are blended

[@alabama1413]

A magnificent video Sam, full of mysticism, colour & the wonderful A220. The sight of the landscape & Ularu was awe inspiring.

[@SamChui]

Thank you. It was a great pleasure to witness and record the amazing landscape myself.

[@WAJIDHN69]

13:15 lovely Sam chui Logo touch..

[@kumaranravendradas4355]

Sam, the very first flight I flew on my own without parents and family was after I graduated from University. My father and my Australian uncle bought me a ticket to Sydney in 2011. I was so naive as to the aircraft type before flight but was so happy to see Cathay 747-400 with RR engines will be taking me to Hong Kong. By far the best aircraft for such long haul journeys but more so was the old Cathay livery with the dark green solid bar under the cockpit of 747. Never has a livery has worked so well on an aircraft (it didnt work as well on aircraft without double deck). This Qantas livery IS (along with the retro BOAC livery of BA 747-400) the best i've seen since. Stunning and so "un"-Qantas as I previously only ever saw that green colour on an Aer Lingus and thought, initially it looked like an Aer Lingus special livery.

[@SamChui]

Thanks for sharing your story. It must be CX100/101 :)

[@RailsandSky]

What a beautiful aircraft. Just gorgeous. I flew to Ayers Rock in a B717 in 2014 and stayed there for a few days. A wonderful experience to treasure. ✈

[@rachkate76]

It’s Uluṟu, cooker.

[@RailsandSky]

​@rachkate76 Don't be such a pillock. It was Ayers Rock when I was there and the aircraft destination stated Ayers Rock.

[@rachkate76]

@@RailsandSky don’t be such a divisive useless eater. It’s Uluru gronk- deal with it and get over yourself. Go back to QAnon.

[@rachkate76]

Don’t be such a racist divisive gronk. It’s Uluru- get over it and get over yourself.

[@rachkate76]

Racist coward

[@nev.paulpere]

Marvelous , just marvelous. Thanks for sharing Sam.

[@peterjames8714]

Thanks Sam, a great video as usual. The 220 looks like an awsum aircraft. I visited Uluru in 1979 when you could camp near it & climb it. It was so windy at the summit that our photos (film not digital) were blurry. We wrote in the visitors book & climbed back down. Cheers from Bowral New South Wales

[@robaust3049]

Really glad to see the A200 now with Qantas.

[@mabesboxer1234]

Stunning idea by Qantas 👏🏿 to buy the A220 big win indeed

[@apache1234657]

that greens stunning

[@kamalsoan7222]

Sam - thank you for all the calmness in your videos, always leaving us with knowledge, historical information and great footages of the places you visit. May more success come your way 👍

[@mrwest5552]

definitely has that "new" aircraft look. Thank You.

[@sparkymalarky4322]

Airbus aircraft are just beautiful

[@acadm]

One of my "bucket list" destinations is Ayer's Rock (Uluru), as well as Tokyo, Dubai, a tour of the major cities in China, and riding the Transsiberian Railway across Russia. While doing these "for real" would be spectacular, I'm glad I was virtually able to do Uluru via your channel, Sam. Thanks

[@michaelkay3451]

Very clever final ending

[@diannewi]

I also lived in Sydney long ago, Sam. This video is, by far, my favorite of all the ones I've watched on your channel. The liveries on these new Qantas A220s are amazing. Thank you for including the Inma at the arrival airport, very moving.

[@tommcdonald6597]

Excellent, thank you.

[@timo8796]

What a beautiful aircraft and flight to Ayers Rock. Thanks Sam.

[@citibear57]

Sam, everything in this video was beautiful... the airplane, the landscape, and the Indigenous people. 👍 👍

[@nkr1935]

Beautiful Sam, thanks for bring these amazing footages!!

[@crowmob-yo6ry]

Perfect timing! I'm going to Australia next week. I hope to fly this aircraft!

[@revilok08]

Omg Sam, soo good to see you down under again, the a220 looks amazing. I still remember watching your Qantas research flight video back in 2019 I think it was, always good to see you on a Qantas plane!!!

[@SamChui]

Wonderful. I hope to be back again soon with more aviation adventures!

[@adelguy67]

Incredible Plane, love the livery, I consider myself fortunate to having worked out at Yulara/Uluru for over 10 years!

[@aarnililja5599]

A220 is a great airplane✈️ You're the best aviation youtuber and afgee ever❤

[@leelikesgrass66]

i love your videos Sam, Qantas is my favourite airline and love to see you fly with them

[@skywarddreamschannel]

Really wonderful A220😊

[@class6er]

Lovely video, been waiting for this one. Great content, gorgeous aircraft, beautiful paint scheme, magnificent landscapes, and yet the interview with Rob. Way to go Sam.

[@davidsolis6691]

Love everything about your videos(exciting and interesting too)! Love visiting other cultures and you help me decide which airlines to use too! Thanks so much for another great video!!

[@alasdairblack393]

I love flying on the A220, so comfortable.

[@LetsgowithHyro]

Incredible footage for sure! Thanks for sharing Sam.

[@filmnoirnyc]

That's awesome Sam. Keep them coming...

[@samuel_tse]

i fell in love with the A220, what an marvelous piece of art from Canada!

[@kamransyed8205]

Absolutely brilliant Vlog 🛫

[@kaiserinisla]

Another beautiful video! Thank you!

[@user-dt1db1up8w]

Thank you Sam for this video. Really interesting & glad you enjoyed the trip.

[@peerkelinnartz3946]

Wow, Sam! The last videos I saw of you had amazing quality footages! You produce outstanding great work that is incomparable to more regular aviation floggers. Keep going!

[@-PORK-CHOP-]

The outro shots were spectacular, the plane looked like a bird gliding 👍👍🦘🦘

[@phillipmaguire4671]

Hello to you there Sam. Your videos are always full of life and uplifting... this one is no exception to that. Made me feel so good about aviation and how it plays such a vital role in bringing people together.

[@ricfe]

Sam, as always surprising the Aeronautical world, What a wonderful trip, enjoy your trips and keep sharing them. Thank you.

[@Bostonn8]

Airbus owns the skies! I love it!

[@yellowboot6629]

Thank'YOU Sam❣️

[@fercho4x4]

Wow. This video is awesome. Love the livery and the place is beautiful 🤩

[@ryanjeffries2180]

Sam, great video. It was so heartfelt and beautiful. I love the A220.

[@paulgiddings6281]

Fantastic video Sam, thank you for sharing

[@TheRareVideosXL]

This is so amazing.

[@keirra5096]

The A220 is such a beautiful plane.😊

[@jamesshortt5595]

Sam, this might be your best presentation/video yet. Well done!

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

Awesome job sam with the airplane viol.

[@user-cw9gc7bs1u]

Great shots of the plane in the out back really enjoyed the video.

[@djbuckeye1417]

Sam, another very nice vlog, another beautiful aircraft, a very interesting highlight involving the middle of Australia and its people, and some exquisite artwork, too!

[@aviation37.]

The legend is back

[@louiseleonard1992]

My Aussie airline glad you enjoyed your trip to Australia and come back again soon

[@alexandrelucascoelho7175]

What a spectacular video, what a plane, what a landscape....what a country Austrália ❤

[@ryori4176]

You are the world's greatest vlogger. Cheers...

[@abdulbari7809]

Amzing Video. THANK YOU for a wonderful entertaining vvideo

[@documax123]

Beautiful footage and another great aviation video. Bravo.

[@TransportEnthusiastAus]

I'm so happy there is a220s in Australia now! Nice video Sam, hope you had fun.

[@simonealexander7313]

I love flying over Australia (my home). Always something to see and I love the colours of the outback in particular. I've flown into AYQ before - had the same view of Uluru and Kata Tjuta as you did!

[@joe-vl3nd]

Great video 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@aussietechie6625]

Very noice bro! Uluru is my next stop.

[@OshowAfrica]

Amazing. Thank u for sharing the Culture &. Beauty of Australia. 🇦🇺

[@lvldarwin]

The footage of the A220 cruising past Ayers Rock is absolutely stunning. 12.22

[@Busanmochi]

Wow Sam, I am subscribed to your channel for this quality. Your way to connect your feelings to our feelings as a huge worldwide community, I love it, you are a peace messenger!

[@coolbreeze2213]

Sam, It touches my heart when I see you go around the world and mingle with people of all nationalities and religions. You take your happy spirit everywhere. Your videos are wonderful.

[@drharoonrasheed3022]

Thanks Sam for a wonderful video and coverage 👍👍

[@JL-jr9gk]

The artwork on the plane is fantastic . Also those face nets are a great idea - Australian flies love to fly into the face!

[@syedsafdarhussain1415]

Amazing videography & fantastic place. enjoyed watching it. THUMBSUP!

[@OliDeu]

Hi Sam, when I flew to Ayers back in march 2005, from Sydney, you photographed my airplane taking off (QF 738, no winglet at the time !) and you sent me the pic straight to my mail, I had a D70 at the time and you a D300 If I remember well !! Great souvenirs... very special place, and very emotional report to watch. Cheers ;-)

[@WarlordMoA]

Sam I’m happy that you’ve picked journey I’m quite surprised for a short haul flight there wasn’t any inflight entertainment but the best entertainment was ritual at the end and the drone show. A220 is going to be here for a good durations and, maybe a generation.

[@robertreiner3691]

Visited in 1988. First day was heavy rain with beautiful waterfalls coming off the rock. Second day was sunny and we were able to climb to the top of what was then called “Ayer’s Rock”. An unforgettable experience.

[@arnebrauer]

I visited Australia twice and the days at Uluru where really special. And I love the Australia outback. Red sand but trees and spinifax grass.

[@Jacob42626]

Airbus A220 then Bombardier C series such an incredible aircraft.

[@supericeman1]

This is so awesome!!!!!! Such a fitting name for the plane!

[@3-5-9-61]

It is such a pleasure to share your travels with you Sam. You bring peace with you everywhere you go. Hey, as a child, I was fortunate enough to land with a jump seat view in Kai Tak Airport. WHAT A BLAST!!

[@rmd4209]

Amazing aircraft and congratulations to Qantas. for the investment. Really hope to fly on one one day. 😍

[@usonbotirbekov2262]

Beautiful 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@DaMan2784]

I LOVE ALL OF YOUR VIDEOS. (qantas is the best airline)

[@ericliu3992]

Amazing video.

[@gabenorth-harney9349]

Well crafted and respectful video, Sam. Well done

[@anaspullisseri2032]

Wow cool aircraft I like Qantas a220

[@AdiAgeraRS]

nice drone shots ❤

[@jetprime7686]

This is very educational thank you, Sam

[@DRJHNEWMAN]

Brilliant!

[@waichow5887]

Wonderful. Thanks. Wish to visit there soon.

[@SkyusaNguyen]

Thanks Sam for an amazing video 👍😀

[@Eddie472]

Love the remix of ring road

[@donstravelsandrants.]

I was there in 2004. Love the A220. 👍😊🇮🇪🇦🇺🦘✈️