TRIPREPORT | Jet2.com (operated by AirTanker) | Airbus A330-200MRTT | Manchester - Palma De Mallorca

[@Bruce-yv9tm]

I love the monarch 321 that was taken over by Thomas cook parked there in the hybrid livery ... both airlines defunct

[@DanteJ1s]

Bruce Seitanides I’ve flown on that one G-TCDB

[@lzh4950]

As some one from Asia I never knew there was a business case for an airline that neither attracted business nor low-cost traffic

[@lawrencemartin6041]

Flew on a RAF air to air mission from Brize on one of the first four of these. RAF livery and out over the North Sea tanking Typhoons for three hours.......awesome. Very weird experience to be eating a sandwich at 17,000ft over the sea and watching a Typhoon crew eating their sandwiches approx 25ft from my window whilst refuelling. We waved at each other and photographed each other. For a few of the newer pilots, it was their first live refuel from an A330 so they were curious and took lots of photos. The best day ever! I was unaware that a few of these are leased out for commercial work, but of course it make perfect sense. Some of the crews flying these in RAF service at the start were 'civvi' captains who already had a ton of Airbus hours. They were given RAF rank as reservists and helped to train the new RAF crews who had not flown Airbus aircraft and systems. Nice job as you got to do some very interesting flying as well as keeping your airline job and were paid by the RAF/MOD as training captains as well. They are incredible aircraft and the refuelling panel in the cockpit is behind the pilots, facing aft and has large monitor screens fed by cameras on the airframe, giving excellent views of aircraft coming in to hook up. I spent much of the flight on the flight deck chatting with the crew. So lucky to have had the opportunity. Once in a lifetime no doubt.

[@PTB_BE]

The Post Thomas Cook era is getting funky

[@lelaviation9869]

Jet2 had this A330 long before Thomas cook shut down tho

[@louisbeerreviews8964]

PublicTransportationBelgium it’s not a Thomas cook plane it’s a air tanker

[@louisbeerreviews8964]

PublicTransportationBelgium it’s is a Royal Air Force plane

[@PTB_BE]

@@louisbeerreviews8964 I know, that's what the video said. I never called it a Thomas Cook plane.

[@nidgen5523]

Thomas cook did lease a A330 from air tanker previously did they not? I think for Boston or New York route

[@comfydrives]

5:35 the Bermuda Triangle is now found in Manchester! 🙃

[@ChrisWong-q6l]

??

[@mermaidlopa]

@@ChrisWong-q6l because the Emirates airbus A380 just disappeared

[@JTJT-dt2ul]

@羅俊希 u serious?

[@twolovebirds1992]

Yea its just an edit and I KNOW im a year late :(

[@alfonsoperez8175]

They clapped before landing.... That sin cannot be forviden

[@munenex]

😊😊😊. Escaping England's weather for Parma is reason enough to applaud.

[@isaachoad5989]

I skipped the vid after touchdown

[@Lakesider52]

So common!

[@alfonsoperez8175]

Its nice that they clap to show respect but its a joke

[@pawelodziomek4908]

Neither can your spelling mistake

[@finlaysmith9104]

Love how the army be out there flying jet2 to warzones 😂

[@bluemountain4181]

"Welcome to Iraq, we have landed 15 minutes ahead of schedule and the weather today is 35°, mostly sunny but with a small chance of mortar fire. On behalf of our US partners and their corporate lobbyists we thank you for flying with us today and hope you have a lovely war."

[@tommygale]

It’s not jet2 who rly soldiers, Airtanker is a company used by may airlines / military to use the aircraft for transport, The airtanker fleet take soldiers to war zones not jet2

[@treekangaroo.7691]

so on their destination map, they put new york in connecticut, east of the actual city. additionally, they only fly to newark, which is west of new york.

[@simoninflightaviation231]

Great video Felix! I always appreciate that you still use your hands to record the take-off and landing. It shows the vibration and shaking, which looks more natural to me😍

[@Planeoldwill]

I love jet2 we use them to murcia every year snd they're always on time and the cabin crew are very friendly. Not a lot of people book the meals which is quite surprising really as they're quite good value for money and if you've got an early morning or evening flight its nice to have a meal as you might not get the chance in the terminal. Great video as always 👍👍

[@travelmentaryTV]

So basically you flew to Mallorca with a military aircraft :). That is definitely cool, although you wrote it's not a big deal! For an aviation geek it is!

[@nicolasdelcampo2307]

Those were some loud passengers...

[@chrisjones9898]

2+ hours of sheer misery.

[@forza223bowe5]

Chris Jones They should ban or limit alcohol onboard.

[@chrisjones9898]

@@forza223bowe5 They'll never do that. They earn way too much money.

[@Jess-kd8cl]

Not suprised there from Manchester...

[@VW_Fan]

@Bas Finnis As being from Manchester myself I can fully understand this comment!

[@nomorehierros]

Always nice to depart in awful weather and to arrive in warm sunshine!

[@K4Ediamond]

Love the red colors of Jet2 cabin!

[@cashgrabofficial2763]

Rblx airline owner🙂

[@E_WANR]

Have been aware of these A330s in the hands of Jet2 (and previously Thomas Cook) for some time but have been dying to catch a look inside one for ages, great to see you did this such a nice surprise :)

[@tommcglone2867]

Jet2 are possibly the best low cost airline in the world. Unlike other low cost airlines, looking at you Ryanair, they actually care about passenger experience

[@Tom-ed2fc]

Jet2 is the worst

[@obafealabi6570]

@@Tom-ed2fc hey!

[@mstuff521]

@@Tom-ed2fc jet2 is amazing, I fly with them every time, in 2011 or something my dad hurt is knee and had to stay at hospital in turkey while me and my mum flew back home, when my dad was coming home, jet2 helped my dad so much with a row to himself to stretch his leg and had wheelchairs for him

[@Jamie_Aviation]

Jet2 isn't low cost

[@markrolfe5084]

​@@Jamie_Aviationit is as far as package holidays are concerned, always comes out the cheapest on comparison sites

[@ollievr2011]

Jet2holidays!😍🥰

[@padsen2837]

the boarding process is so noisy and the flight itself, too!

[@petermelia3384]

I never though I’d see Jet2 on this channel. Great video!

[@BlixxRblx]

That’s a great seat with an amazing view of the wing and engine

[@MillionMilesMarc]

Wow amazed to discover that some A330 MRTT are used for passenger service ! Very interestng video

[@flyingaviation7426]

Good videos i travel that plane is awsome amazing keeep.going making 🛫🛫🛫🛫😍😍

[@nycflyertravel]

Really interesting video! I’d love to take the Air Tanker flight to the Falklands.

[@Hasan-E-qe2xx]

Nice review onboard this interesting aircraft!hope to see you guys making a review on Biman Bangladesh someday 😊

[@Naganopl]

Now I remember why I don't flight charters. Just listen this noise...

[@fernandoleitao5903]

Amazing vídeo. Thanks SAviation👍🫂

[@NLaertes]

Rumour has it the RAF not only disguised their MRTT as a civilian airliner, they also installed a cloaking device on that Emirates A380

[@jacksonpilot3316]

Myself and my son were on this planes first flight for Jet2 👋🏼👋🏼

[@airlinetraveller]

Simply an awesome video! You did a brilliant job with this one! =D

[@simply_aviation]

Thanks 🙏

[@sophie6.456]

miss the old terminal 2 so much even if it wasnt particularly nice it definetly gives me that 'airport feeling'

[@MoReZ84]

I'm just curious as to what will be the process of converting those to full MRTT capabilities like interior updates or installing fuel pylons. The interior is the easiest part I think

[@Bobrogers99]

I was thinking it would take major surgery to convert that plane to a tanker. I'd like to see a video of them doing it!

[@joeeee4468]

@@Bobrogers99 they wont be converted, airtanker owns a few which wont be in military service

[@lawrencemartin6041]

As far as I know, they don't require any interior changes. The seats stay and the entire aircraft looks exactly the same as any other A330 passenger jet. The clever stuff is already 'plumbed in' when the airframe is built and consists of the extra tanks and refuel equipment. Obviously, they fit the drogue lines in pods on wing hard points and one in the tail but I am not sure if any internal tanks are retro fitted in cargo bays, but I was told that the aircraft I flew on with the RAF, is capable of carrying a full compliment of passengers as well as tanking jets on the way to Afghan...or wherever. Pretty impressive payload capability!

[@TAILSORANGEs]

The Singaporean Air Force operates A330-200 MRTTS -> pretty cool liveries.

[@jhonmarkcorpuz2623]

Really like your vlog,, a lot of information not only about your travel review but also aircraft info..

[@morganwilson4786]

Had the opportunity to visit AirTankers Hangar at RAF Brize Norton. At the time they had two Condor A330s being repainted. The operations facilities were incredible. A great experience

[@jontunstall]

They weren't being repainted they were leased to condor from air tanker

[@Elektrischer_Horst]

7:28 - Ich liebe diese Bohnen mit der Sauce

[@planedudea380]

Interesting aircraft. Felix always with those rare flights.

[@UFO1601]

Welcome to Manchester Airport, I notice you didn't cover the security queues which are usually chaos

[@EdJonesVideos]

'We're sure you can't wait to enjoy your holiday, everyone' (Don't patronise me, sir)

[@jambon7681]

The automated announcements on the main Jet2 fleet are even more patronising. Everyone loves Jet2, but I think the announcements sound like they are talking to a child.

[@nachos9961]

YAY MY CITY!!! PALMA DE MALLORCA!!!

[@andrewroyle8450]

Yess! Finally you did a Manchester flight with JET2!!

[@oceanicarchitecture6423]

Thanks for visiting my hometown of Manchester! Hope you had a great time!

[@simply_aviation]

Every time I fly to MAN it’s raining 🙈

[@oceanicarchitecture6423]

@@simply_aviation yep that sounds about right!

[@MarcusTechKat]

Aaah you passed through Manchester! Hello! It feels like only yesterday when I was in that very same terminal to catch my Virgin Atlantic flight to Atlanta.

[@forza223bowe5]

Crazy having such a big plane for such a short distance, Greta won’t be too pleased lol

[@ami6272]

Makes more sense if it's a high density route. Should take the train next time though.

[@danchang9976]

Actually if the volume is correct, it is better to use larger aircraft like this as they are also more efficient than short haul aircraft like the a320. This reduces costs etc and in turn reduces emissions.

[@Pius-XI]

Why? People are obsessed with this using a big aircraft on short routes. If like it's some kind of crime.

[@gerarteuben3333]

Forza223 Bowe Greta should go back to the children’s school play grounds.

[@ami6272]

@@gerarteuben3333 Greta is doing something for the world. What are you doing except projecting your insecurities?

[@doloresvancartier8894]

I’m on her in 6wks bud over to Dalaman, looking forward to both as I’ve never been to Turkey or flown on an A330- only downside meals are now £11, and seat selection £10 haha. 😝

[@UnderdogOverlander]

Looks like ive picked well with row 14, cant wait

I’ve seen one of these while taking off at Alicante.

[@lzh4950]

0:16 In Singapore even if you've printed out your boarding pass online, I believe the aviation law there still requires you to Q at the check-in desks to have your documents checked

[@Lee-ud8oo]

Ahh this is why I love a British Airways.

[@emjeebutterz4405]

Nice! I was expecting the plane to have the fuel boom under the tail, but I guess it was one of the things removed when converting it for Jet2... which makes it even more interesting, how they can install and remove so many systems from an aircraft quickly to use it for different things!

[@alexcrawford6162]

EmJeeButterz British tankers don’t carry booms, only drogues as previously there were no aircraft requiring them. Now that we have Lightning II and Poseidon, the government it looking at options to fit booms to some of them.

[@amandasmith3303]

Have flown on both Air Tanker planes leased to Jet2 and they are immaculate inside and out.Flying on one again in July.

[@bbtravelvideos]

Great video Felix! What a great idea to fly this special A330, very interesting. The pre ordered hot meal looks very good and good value for money! Regards, Brendan

[@neilam6]

I flew to Palma on this beast in 2019 I was well impressed

[@K4Ediamond]

Did you know that Condor also has an Air Tanker A330?

[@greghuang2314]

Great video! It's really interesting to think that this is a military plane in disguise. Are there any visible military equipment in the cabin or any noticeable differences compared to a standard/civilian A330? Also, is this plane capable of aerial refueling?

[@louier9033]

Makes me anxious seeing your phone on the floor of the plane before departure. I did that once and it slid backwards during takeoff and I never saw it again

[@76notam]

good video ..and wonderful !:) i din't know about this " military" version on commercial flight :)

[@d4nnthemann]

I have been on that a330 lol! Jet2 i think are one of the best low cost airlines in the world!

[@coningsbydrive9297]

I was lucky enough to go on the old Tristars down to Asi and the Falklands. This looks like a big upgrade.

[@sidewalk__]

Widebody on short haul by a leisure airline. Reminds me of when I flew on a TUI 787 for my holiday in Turkey...

[@bayareaaviation17]

Felix what day did you travel on?? Also great video!!!! ✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️

[@hariomtalreja3101]

You provide us with a plethora of information, keep it up.

[@gavt303]

Twilight check-in is available with jet2... which means you can check your bag in the night before ;)

[@willbarber1833]

think i might have been spotting at mallorca when you came in and seen your arrival! :D

[@davecollins3016]

This is not a MRTT or a military aircraft. Aircraft is not fitted with AAR capability. Operated on the civilian register by a civilian company. Would purely be used by the RAF during times of war for troop transport as per the contract with Air Tanker (a civilian company) as part of a atrategic reserve. Companies such as FedEx have similar conditions with the USAF.

[@mxyzptlyk]

As an MRTT, are the military refueling stations blocked from passenger's view? Does this reduce the A330 seating capacity? There didn't seem to be any refueling apparatus beneath the wings or beneath the rear fuselage. Is this removed for Let's Get Pissed in Spain flights?

[@ushnishchakravarty]

Felix, it is a nice review of a low cost airline. Considering that you have to buy on-board, is it good always to pre book any meal of your choice?? I had a flight from Chennai to Mumbai on a LCC named Spicejet. It was actually vice versa of what I saw on this video.

[@juliensvideography]

great report video , liked

[@skylineXpert]

Just added G-VYGK to my collection

[@marterair551]

Some sad memories at Manchester now

[@shinkreytpuylap]

5:35 Bermuda Triangle mystery has been solved... *PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE DISAPPEARING AIRCRAFT*

[@phoenixscott001]

Asiana Airlines it was an editing effect

[@aitorcq7464]

Mallorca, yay!

[@pp37903]

I've flown with Jet2 a few times. They're a bit cheesy and tacky, but the service is good and I'd be happy to use them again. Fascinating plane from a geek perspective there. :)

[@Abhi-b7p]

That tui 767 made me cry

[@ifsuk2427]

This is the airport I go to and I’m going to flying with the Jet2 A330 soon

[@jakubb2132]

Flew the same airline in the same plane from manchester to the same place in may !

[@Qatari2007]

Nice video, but can you be amongst one of the first to board the aircraft please !

[@TheMasterhomaster]

Condor leases an A330 from Air tanker as well, in the summer months to fly their FRA-BWI route.

[@rocket404]

Thomas Cook also used them for MAN to SEA flights at one point

[@sammydoodle]

Dude the emirates plane around the 5.30 stamp just faded out of existence. Glitch in the matrix! 😂

[@AviationRailAdventures]

Manchester - my local airport -------------------------------------‐------------- Here are some facts about Manchester airport: It is the 3rd busiest in the UK It has three terminals T2 is currently being renovated It has many spotting opportunities although they are going downhill

[@andybbeck2043]

Super kool trip

[@coffeeblack2306]

Wow!!!good!!

[@SunitaKumari-to1mn]

Best video ever

[@careygrant8697]

That was absolutely fascinating! Did you know all that before you booked the flight? Be a bit funny if they had to convert it back to a refuelling plane halfway through a flight to Mallorca, and you suddenly saw another plane right alongside you....

[@BeadedByAliceAndLèilaCo]

Nice brekkie!!!

[@onlyonetungsten]

FINALLY YOU FLEW JET2 BOI!!!!!!!

[@simondavey7787]

Was there anything about the cabin that gave away the plane’s military genealogy?

[@ScottRothsroth0616]

Interesting. At 4:58 R.I.P. Tomas Cook.

[@galistanfrizky]

If you are lucky you might find some RAF Eurofighter refueling during the flight

[@billymulhern6294]

wouldnt fancy this into or out of lba, once had to divert to leeds from manchester on a thomson 767, hard landing to say the least!

[@AviationRailAdventures]

3:38 Jet2 is actually renowned for its brilliant legroom

[@Lakesider52]

Reasonable, but definitely not "brilliant."

[@petearmstrong2778]

I wondered if it is using same seating fixtures as troops would use which would be a bit more than usual. Video showed '5 finger' space which is good.

[@forza223bowe5]

Easyjet is worse

[@Dominate955]

For some reason they give you more legroom on the A330 compared to the B737

[@petearmstrong2778]

@@Dominate955 Must remember that - not yet flown on A330 (nor A350)

[@javierdura2102]

Fly to Alicante please!! Btw, nice video. Keep going

[@rapizarro]

Excelente 👍🏿

[@rickydoolous4669]

The A330 is the perfect fit for the air tanker role as the wing is basically the same as on the A340 therefore the hard points for the other two engines are built in enabling them to be used for the re-fuelling probes.

[@oadka]

oh that's a nice tidbit I didn't think of

[@Linnodog]

Oh you should’ve popped by my house to say hello I live near the airport

[@hossamkr7420]

⁦❣️⁩⁦❣️⁩

[@Vuelogs]

Fantastic video and amazing opportunity to fly a rare plane! I can’t believe the amount of chatter you can hear over the engines rumbling. Most flights people are quiet 😂

[@nigelhorsley7395]

Interesting the comment at 40 seconds about it not being a very nice airport.. True in parts it is but it would have been nice to also add onto that the major investment MAG are making to terminal 2 in more than doubling its size and making it more fit for purpose. Its a much nicer terminal compared to the other two. Was quick getting through security on a flight the Monday before Christmas.

[@benwright2757]

Can someone explain why it’s common to see planes parked on stand with the flaps extended when the weather is hot? I’ve looked everywhere but can’t seem to find an answer but noticed the pilots did it in this video

[@christopherjordan4812]

Are you allowed to use electronic equipment ie cameras during takeoff and landing ?

[@simply_aviation]

Yes

[@tld8102]

This leasing operations sounds like a cia or mi6 spy operation to discretely refuel stealth aircrafts

[@GreencampRhodie]

@5.35 - Emirates A380 enters Bermuda triangle lol.