The 8 Flights That Show How COVID-19 Reinvented Aviation

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[@canadianplanespotter]

Can we appreciate the creativity of the thumbnail? It's an airport terminal satellite, but shaped like the COVID-19 virus

[@TheMasterhomaster]

I thought it was EWR.

[@canadianplanespotter]

@@TheMasterhomaster It's either EWR or CDG, but nonetheless it's shaped like the virus

[@cjones3710]

Gross.

[@rasyidkarim]

Oh my God didnt realize that so kuuul

[@CoastalWizard]

Omg, I hadn’t even noticed that but yea, that’s absolutely amazing!

[@BXK09]

I’m surprise Wendover hasn’t created his own airline yet.

[@E1craZ4life]

Next episode: The Logistics of Starting an Airline

[@airplanewhat5316]

@@E1craZ4life it would be super interesting, millions of views!

[@felicvik9456]

Wendover-HAI private airlines

[@noahbowie5985]

WendovAIR

[@metadragon7500]

Half as Airworthy?

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Wendover: doesn’t roast Newark Airport Newark Airport: I’ve won, but at what cost?

[@sandwich4899]

Why are you everywhere

[@timitonagain]

@@sandwich4899 he's hungry for subs

[@sandwich4899]

@@timitonagain thanks, DHL aviation Airbus A340, a quad-engined, wide bodied airliner produced by Airbus in the mid-1970s capable of carrying over 250 passengers over 13,000 kilometers at a speed of mach 0.86

[@timitonagain]

@@sandwich4899 👍

[@hmoobmeeka]

Its avery the cuban american

[@willgraham7422]

The Qantas Canberra-Gold Coast route can partially be attributed to the fact that a persons from the ACT can travel to Queensland, but cannot drive through the state of NSW, which is declared as a hotspot by the QLD government.

[@Jules-wn7hl]

That's what I thought his point was going to be; While the short notice is notable, the COVID-island-hopping nature of that flight is more interesting

[@wrench697]

@@Jules-wn7hl you have lots of jewels jules

[@jfwfreo]

What's interesting about that flight is that Qantas saw not only that people would want to travel to QLD now that borders were open but that they would make more money by offering flights to the Gold Coast than by just going back to what it was before and having flights only to Brisbane.

[@magical_catgirl]

After Queensland finally figured out that an area with 0 cases, and less then they had, was not a "hot spot" and reopened the border to ACT. Fun fact, Gold Coast Airport is built on the QLD/NSW border. The passenger terminal is in QLD, part of the runways and some secured airfield entrances are in NSW.

[@shootingskelly17]

@@magical_catgirl NSW doesn't have 0 cases, and as for the ACT, it's borders are open to NSW.

[@benjamin1032]

This video was accidentally made possible by Half as Interesting

[@luisricardolozadaamaya670]

Ah , I see ... oh well ! I'll cry myself to sleep with HAI's jokes

[@ajwootz8165]

69th like NICE!

[@abv6437]

Lol

[@vincentngo9186]

@Ice Fox09’s Child now its 125 likes

[@erikolsen5637]

Bruh i saw that

[@noahmoelter6757]

This was almost the longest Half as Interesting video ever

[@johnsappleseed]

Three quarters as interesting

[@carlwolf5923]

Twice as interesting

[@thisboyhasmemes4316]

almost interesting

[@davidt8087]

this boy has memes definitely not interesting.com

[@PlaneguyAN225]

Lol

[@avalonhamakei]

"Watch the extended cut on Neb...." *closes window, switches to Nebula* ... No subtitles *switches back to KZbin*

[@shramo]

"Oh yeah, gotta pay. Back to Youtoob."

[@agargamer6759]

It has subtitles! Maybe it didn't when it was uploaded, but it does now!

[@avalonhamakei]

@@shramo Actually, I have a Nebula account. That's why I was a little peeved that the version on the subscription site was actually inferior to the free version on KZbin.

[@shramo]

@@avalonhamakei Yeah, damn. That's not fair. Has it got subtitles now?

[@avalonhamakei]

@@shramo it has now, yes

[@appa609]

"Mitsubishi CRJ-701" *sad beaver noises*

[@noobplayer_23]

Wait it’s mitsubishi and not bombardier ?

[@lzh4950]

Mitsubishi SpaceJet?

[@abrahamsalamah5773]

@@noobplayer_23 bombardier sold everything to numerous companies and went back to making private jets. The managers are more profit oriented now than ever which leads them to cutting jobs and projects to just have a higher revenue percentage.

[@xsu-is7vq]

@@abrahamsalamah5773 The US government placed tariff on the C series making it unprofitable for Bombardier. And since Bombardier sunk a lot of money into that project, they had to sell it and other projects they held to stay alive.

[@vincevanderperre8660]

Real fans know that he uploaded this accidentally on HAI

[@drdoomspire3038]

Yea

[@AfricanAnimeLoverAMV]

Yeah but why did he change lol

[@matthewm3]

Saw it on reddit

[@hassankhalil3275]

Yessss

[@hassankhalil3275]

@@matthewm3 which sub on reddit?

[@renfrod17]

4:28 - did he really just put that bag on the conveyer with the handle open?

[@AaronShenghao]

Angry TSA noises

[@AdityaGuptaX]

Business not goin well..

[@nickbell5025]

what was the nice resort place before that though

[@SteveCChapman]

That bag looked empty, too. Just a prop.

[@nitehawk86]

What a madman.

[@Link-yp2ki]

He didn't even mention the flight to nowhere, that exists just so people can experience flying again.

[@andrewjgrimm]

The one Qantas did in Australia?

[@Mrsquiggley]

I was expecting that Qantas flight to be mentioned

[@lzh4950]

@@andrewjgrimm *Singapore Airlines:* I can do that too! *Critics:* Hello but Australia has UNESCO World Heritage Sites e.g. Great Barrier Reef. *Singapore's possible response:* The Singapore Botanic Gardens is a UNESCO World Heritage Site too

[@FlyingPlastic356]

There is something else to do than just allowing people to experience flying again: keeping pilots airworthy and aircraft maintenance reason. Pilots must perform a minimum of 3 successful takeoffs and landings within 90 days in order to keep their license 'recent' or valid for passenger flights (ICAO COVID-19 QRG, Annex 6, Part I, number 9.4.1.1). So, these flights to nowhere allow airlines to keep all their pilots' license active. While they can use flight simulator to do it, the second reason is also why they fly actual aircrafts. Second, it is expensive to keep aircraft grounded outside very-long-term storages (like Victorville or Alice Springs). A lot of checks and tasks needs to be done just to store the aircraft engines for 90 days (GE Aviation's KZbin channel has a lot of these videos showing how to preserve their engines for short-term, 30, 90 and long-term). So, keeping an aircraft flying like once in 3-7 days is better than having to do the complex tasks of long-term preservation techniques.

[@rob.ale90]

@@FlyingPlastic356 as bassem will say, "you have right" :))

[@lascannon]

I’m surprised he didn’t talk about the flights to nowhere AKA sightseeing flights that takeoff and land in the same airport and fly around landmarks and serve special meals so passengers can experience flying again. Several airlines have done them including Singapore and ANA

[@theosulpice8679]

I saw that. I was shocked ! (that's what she said)

[@FlyingPlastic356]

There are other reasons for airlines other than just allowing people to experience flying again: keeping pilots airworthy and aircraft maintenance reason. Pilots must perform a minimum of 3 successful takeoffs and landings within 90 days in order to keep their license 'recent' or valid for passenger flights (ICAO COVID-19 QRG, Annex 6, Part I, number 9.4.1.1). So, these flights to nowhere allow airlines to keep all their pilots' license active. While they can use flight simulator to do it, the second reason is also why they fly actual aircrafts. Second, it is expensive to keep aircraft grounded outside very-long-term storages (like Victorville or Alice Springs). A lot of checks and tasks needs to be done just to store the aircraft engines for 90 days (GE Aviation's KZbin channel has a lot of these videos showing how to preserve their engines for short-term, 30, 90 and long-term). So, keeping an aircraft flying like once in 3-7 days is better than having to do the complex tasks of long-term preservation techniques.

[@rebmcr]

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[@benjaminphelps561]

You sir. are epic.

[@davidt8087]

Stop advertising this garbage service no one who's not a nerd and gullible and easily misled and brainwashed by youtubers who do the sponsored ad shit actually buys and uses cuz they say "yes youtuber who is sponsored I will obey you so that yoh can notice me sensei/God because u r God to me you youtuber who's garbage shitty shirts and merch I buy every time you drop one for a "limited time only" which is still available years later and was NEVER "LIMITED" BECAUSE YOU LIED ABOUT IT BEING "LIMITED" TO GET PEOPLE TO HAVE A FALSE SENSE OF URGENCY AND MAKE THEM PURCHASE IT IMMEADIATELY

[@henrymarks2237]

@@davidt8087 who hurt you?

[@rebmcr]

@Heinz Memes It's not an ad, it's a joke about how this video was briefly posted to Half As Interesting yesterday by accident.

[@staalman1226]

@@davidt8087 Lol someone had a bad experience with KZbinr merchandise

[@HassanAlibhai]

Only legends remember that this first existed on Half as Interesting

[@KSM_bruh]

My man

[@fraolnigusse5203]

Wait does he own both channels??

[@declangallagher1448]

@@fraolnigusse5203 No that HAI guy is a deep fake.

[@CaikTsu]

Yes

[@ftwtech]

Exactly

[@waffle2434]

I am very surprised that Wendover has not be sponsored by an Airline yet, maybe he is still holding out to make his own😅

[@TUSENSLEPATAY]

it’s better for him to stay outside of airline sponsorship to avoid potential conflicts of interest

[@droptimistic]

Wendove airlines!

[@samschellhase8831]

Don't forget about the Air Tahiti Nui flight that went non-stop from Papeete to Paris, because of travel restrictions in the US, where it would usually have a stop (Los Angeles). With fewer passengers and cargo, it made it the longest non-stop flight record(!), though they did say it was a one-time affair.

[@omkarnagarhalli5217]

sam having a mare with his different channels lmao

[@AxxLAfriku]

I STRONGLY DISAGREE! Being as famous as I am on KZbin, I know that it gets hard to read every comment I get. I try my best, but I am just so famous, that I can't do it much longer. Sorry, dear omkar

[@craftycrumbs8425]

@@AxxLAfriku oh shit I remember you, you’re that weird ass guy who does weird shit and has two girlfriends. Subscribed

[@Chris6d]

Omar Nagarhalli So he's having the female of a horse or other equine animal? Jk

[@nitehawk86]

@@craftycrumbs8425 Thanks for making me watch one of his videos. I think I need an entire bottle of Scotch to forget it.

[@ashtonhoward5582]

@@nitehawk86 crafty crumbs is probably a bot. Hella sus, ya know?

[@ya7ioo]

Real legends watched this on Half as Interesting

[@Nirgranth]

Was this vid uploaded on hai?

[@jakubmciesluk]

@@Nirgranth Yes, he accidentally uploaded it there

[@6z0]

you werent even able to watch the whole thing. he literally deleted it minutes later...

[@6z0]

@strndr No you can’t lol. It will stop you mid video.

[@gas27]

@strndr you are wrong buddy

[@mastermohit]

2:22 I thought my headphones disconnected then realised I wasn't wearing headphones Edit : guess he fixed it

[@crispychippy8997]

He said he fixed it

[@djones6211]

Not fixed for me. I just refreshed and tried it again.

[@mclanee]

i still hear it

[@WeAreChecking]

As do I (10:00AM PST)

[@YummiMoney]

I hear it on my TV and now my phone too.

[@curiousalchemist]

Just wanted to mention that I absolutely love your videos. Haven't been doing so well with the Covid period, and these videos literally make me so happy! I learn so much and am eternally grateful for the effort you put into creating them! :)

[@MuchWhittering]

Two wrong channel uploads in 24 hours, Sam? Anyone would think you're doing it for the comment engagement.

[@wilyriley_]

I mean I got my most liked comment ever as a result of it so stonks?

[@joaovitormatos8147]

Two?

[@wilyriley_]

@@joaovitormatos8147 he uploaded this video on hai and he uploaded hai’s video on this channel

[@crimsonstrykr]

Dammmmmmn.

[@omkarnagarhalli5217]

that would be a very Sam thing to do, but I think the wrong channel uploads were related events, he probably uploaded the wrong file to each one by accident

[@debated8358]

Sam: *Uploads same video yesterday to HAI and sets it to private * Us: “Why?” Sam: “My goals are beyond your understanding.” Oh well I still love these videos and how they explain such complex topics so effectively. It inspired me to start my own channel on social and political issues, although mine is not as funny.

[@silvesby]

I'm pretty sure they were accidentally published to the wrong accounts. The one about New York was put on here, and this on of HAI. Now they're normal.

[@debated8358]

@@silvesby Yea but it’s still kinda funny.

[@syamsyamansyur6280]

Yes I saw and finally here

[@davidt8087]

Comrade Silv dude are you guys joking? The new york one belongs on Hai and this airline one for sure belongs here are yall joking?

[@silvesby]

@@debated8358 It *is* pretty funny

[@hugobazin8052]

Even though it’s an airline video, Wendover has managed to nail a key message to most governments around the world. If you wanna save the economy, you gotta save the health of the people who give you that economy first!

[@lzh4950]

Think we might need to review our economies' too to make them more resilient to pandemics e.g. more extensive use of e-commerce & other innovation, to reduce the conflict between preserving the economy & public health. E.g. I heard some politicians in India decided against lockdowns during the Deepavali/Diwali festive season by saying that that the people might still die anyway, not of the virus but of starvation, due to the inability to operate businesses and earn income

[@phuturephunk]

@@lzh4950 That's not going to work in the US. The problem we have is a confidence problem with the cohorts of people who have money to spend on consumer goods. People with the ability to do this are not idling in the public square spending money incidentally. These people are more methodical and more thoughtful about how they engage with commerce and will continue to do so until there is a clear light at the end of the tunnel and the public health crisis has passed. Nothing is going to change until then and you cannot lie to this cohort of people and have them believe it.

[@BuggiEU]

"Century's first pandemic" Swine flu: am I nothing to you?

[@gusdrivinginaustralia6168]

Zero affect in most countries

[@BuggiEU]

@@gusdrivinginaustralia6168 Officially declared pandemic by WHO anyway.

[@gusdrivinginaustralia6168]

@@BuggiEU yep

[@Felix11010]

Pandemic means afecting the whole world. So I guess that's why it isn't mentioned

[@Oi-wz2dq]

When a Wendover video is so good you watch it the day before on HAI

[@pulpfaction]

The only time sam would've thought asking people to click on the bell icon would be a mistake

[@Mickeysternum245]

"But now, many months longer, that is no longer the case." European second wave: Bonjour

[@yoironfistbro8128]

Even during the summer minimum people here witch hunted you if you even thought about leaving the country to catch some sun

[@mirinewman]

I've had a Nebula subscription for just about a year and I swear it's the possible use for that money. Adam Neely, Wendover, Sarah Z, almost every KZbinr I watched before is on there without any of the typical KZbin shenanigans. 10/10, seriously recommend.

[@tobster1499]

pretty gutted I missed this vid on hai yesterday, been waiting all day for it to finally come out on Wendover

[@skysub1]

I knew something was wrong when i saw video about logistics on Half as interesting Glad to finally get to watch it.

[@d_mosimann]

Best video in YEARS! No frills, no unnecessary stuff, just the facts as all viewers were used to, a long time ago. Thank you.

[@erm000]

You have two huge assets on your productions : 1. The narrative and imaging selection, 2. And the research is impressive.

[@muskreality]

Watching this on a flight Wi-Fi & I'm like "oh boy here we go again"

[@rjv_mntn]

As I'm reading these comments, I see most of them are just about how it was accidentally uploaded elsewhere or how this is another video about planes on this channel. But, you have to admit, this is a brilliant piece of work by all those involved. I'm amazed at how thoroughly everything was explained. I particularly felt the #7 fascinating. Airlines bullying mayors and the political establishment for more aids. Wow! Nice job, Sam.

[@Shenaldrac]

Yeah, the sheer amount of "I feel special because I noticed a thing!" comments are kind of... kind of draining to read to be honest. You folks really got nothing of substance to say? It's a good video.

[@zacyoung6411]

Airlines aren’t bullying mayors and political establishments, they pulling aren’t servicing areas that are refusing to help/service them - simple business strategy. Airlines have been known to pull out of destinations where governments are playing hardball even if the route is profitable. If certain government reps want to refuse aid to America’s travel sector, then why should they help back while taking a huge loss? I applaud them for standing up for themselves.

[@nathanjohnpalaogaming4872]

Bro, its like, mad by HAI

[@Thumbsupurbum]

@@zacyoung6411 Refuse aid? As if Airlines are just entitled to such aid? Why should taxpayers foot the bill to keep airlines afloat anyway? If I'm expected to have money saved up for an emergency, then airlines should be expected to as well. Shouldn't the free market decide if we really need airlines flying to and from somewhere? And not, you know, corrupt politicians? I applaud the politicians standing up for their constituents, and not bending over for some greedy corporation.

[@adamneil4576]

@@zacyoung6411 ya, it's not the government's job to bail out companies with money it doesn't have. Privatization of the aviation industry gives great power but also great responsiblity.

[@sebastianpeheim8851]

Aviation: *exists* Wendover: Ooh, piece of candy!

[@thehypetraveler8114]

It's the first day of August in 2023, and air travel feels just like pre-COVID days.

[@rafayq]

Just when you think he has already covered literally everything aviation related.

[@shawnthompson8016]

Sam started the pandemic so he could make new content confirmed.

[@markasbrownie9965]

I heard a horrifying glitch sound at 2:22 . Does anyone else hear it?

[@sherlockmaverick]

Yup.

[@Wendoverproductions]

Seems like it's either a rendering or transcoding error, but I've put in an edit which is processing now to fix that

[@TheArijitBanerjee]

I literally thought my headphones busted. Just got them today. Your comment gave me a sigh of relief :P

[@Homer-OJ-Simpson]

That’s the sounds of the NSA listening to your device

[@robert-andreiionita2827]

Same here.

[@peachezprogramming]

at 12:00 that's CLT Douglas International airport, the new terminal. Bruh the attention to detail is incredible. good job

[@SMNAviation]

This video was amazing, Id love to see similar themed videos!

[@Infinity.fr.]

When comments will be implamented in nebula ? It would be nice to have a talk with other nebula user, and it would be easier to help the developpement of the site.

[@theosulpice8679]

Yeah that would be a nice feature

[@raulmaximo5810]

San should write this down

[@dkanters]

nebula is trying to be more netflix than youtube. it would be nice but they probably won’t

[@Infinity.fr.]

@@dkanters i can understand the move. But to be honest I'm disappointed with the technical state of the site so I would like to have a convenient place to give feedback.

[@TonyTheYouTuba]

I think it's probably fine without comments to be honest, though certainly no harm in adding them. I would for example use them to note that the references for the "10 flights..." extended version of this video on Nebula are in fact the ones from the Casino episode...

[@1brianm7]

What a great Half As-Wendover Productions video.

[@hoytbenson6016]

I flew the Eagle County-Aspen-Montrose-Dallas route back in may. It was a strange one, I was confused as to why it was such a short flight and what made it worth it to American. Thanks for the great vid, Sam!

[@KuKn10dbao]

That thubnail logo is so cool! Great job as always 👍

[@jr637-1]

I love the chill background music.

[@steelerfaninperu]

Do you read my schedule to know exactly when I have a free half hour to sit down and youtube? Because your timing is beautifully perfect for me every single time. I wuv you.

[@SnackyZac]

Thank you for announcing the extended cut version. :D

[@enzolopes9187]

Another amazing video, congrats mate!

[@tubesher]

Covid Impact - Me to my wife in 2022 : “honey let’s see which new flights are now operating and book a holiday to an available destination”.

[@RedLucarian]

I am surprised you didn't mention the Australian flight that left and then arrived at the same destination. It flew over the great barrier reef and Uluru, letting its passengers sight see

[@gusdrivinginaustralia6168]

Because the flights to nowhere are not news alot are doing them.

[@AnshelSag]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@adrukker]

Fascinating. This must have taken so much research. Kudos.

[@dri3s]

Drinking game: drink whenever Sam says "therefore".

[@machancock545]

Good thing this was uploaded to the right channel this time! xD

[@righteousraccoon5078]

This video was way more interesting than I expected, there was lots of stuff that was pretty cool to learn.

[@DeganH]

LMAO the Chad Lawson music in the beginning, this feels like an episode of Lore. Absolutely love it!

[@Bryzerse]

When you upload your video on the wrong channel twice in the same day...

[@King_Gamer_1st]

Real legends watched this on HAI first

[@Nighthawk1000]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who clicks the notification as soon as it pops up.

[@kibashisiyoto6771]

Mammoth Lakes (MMH) was the one US city that lost air service this spring. There was a plan to move air service from MMH to Bishop this fall, because the MMH airport has a lot of flights cancelled due to crosswind problems. About 20% of flights during summer were cancelled or diverted in 2019, although some could have been due to low demand and pilot shortages for the regional airlines. Mammoth is a ski resort, so most activity is during the winter - during the summer, there was only one flight per day from LA. However, the start of service in Bishop has been pushed back to 2021. There will be flights into MMH this winter. And speaking of short flights, back in 1974 I lived in the Bay Area and my girlfriend was in Visalia. I would fly down Friday afternoon to see her, but the flight was an United EAS flight - it went SF-Stockton-Modesto-Merced-Visalia-Bakersfield-LA The flight segments between Stockton, Modesto, and Merced were less than 10 minutes long. And it was a 737, not a little regional plane. Stockton used to have quite a bit of air service, but then the town went downhill, and it is only barely served by Allegiant these days.

[@stefangebhard8992]

Love to hear the focus on Australia. Cheers!

[@NithinJune]

don't tell me you weren't expecting a sponser spot when he said "innovation and creativity"

[@Vic4ful]

I'm not sure which is the word that describes Wendover Production the best: Aviation/Planes or THEREFORE. I slightly propend for the second.

[@OliDeu]

So interesting, keep up the fantastic work !

[@ilyakogan]

Thank you for this interesting video! Went over to Nebula to watch it and came back here to give it a like :)

[@user-de4cq6uk6l]

I still can’t believe we haven’t put in a rule that you can’t fly with a fever until now. The fact that I could fly with a serious case of the flu and infect a bunch of other people with no protections at all for decades really makes no sense. I do hope that is one thing that stays after the pandemic

[@mkunz-3548]

But ma freedoms!!!

[@ukenfuknfriends]

I once heard a Dutch epidemiologist describe an airplane as 'a tank with at least 500 liters of blood, mixing and ready to be distributed across the world." Sounds a bit gruesome but I think it covers it quite well these days.

[@pearcake]

Wouldn’t really be enforceable - take a few painkillers and your visible symptoms are dampened. Humans are social animals and diseases like flu and cold viruses spread between social animals. That’s life.

[@Croz89]

Good luck getting affordable travel insurance if a fever means you have to cancel your holiday.

[@brianbatie6650]

Make that rule, then taxi drivers would protest because they wouldn't get bailouts.

[@gg_gameryt]

Sam, you uploaded this on HAI yesterday 😳 When you realize that you are on the wrong account lol

[@ScottRothsroth0616]

Excellent video; I wish the sources are/were cited like they are in some of this channel’s videos (I would read them).

[@strudel7776]

He’s got the music used in the podcast Lore in the opening. I like your taste, Wendover.

[@felixw19]

"I saw this getting uploaded to the wrong channel"-gang rise up

[@davidk5297]

PSA: The gentleman loading his carry-on items in the TSA scanner has both of his suit buttons buttoned. You’re only supposed to button the top button.

[@lrg3834]

Very informative video. Thanks for sharing!

[@sestinator]

Thanks for adding the direct nebula link, I always forget to go over there to watch it even though I pay for it XD

[@IaHarbour]

"The route to recovery always starts with health" That's a really good quote. Wow, it would be good if our politicians took this to heart

[@puppy777]

2:23 the audio glitch scared me

[@moonlee9898]

have not seen such creative view in a long time. nice video

[@arantes6]

Thank you for the Nebula direct link !

[@mpawood]

When you watch it 24 hours early because it was uploaded on HAI

[@dethmin173]

You know Aviation is getting desperate when Wendover has to do a top eight video.

[@zombarmk]

"The road to recovery starts with health." - this quote can be applied to many things in life actually.

[@mindsed9959]

14:24 Hats off for great non invasive truly informative ad. Appreciated.

[@deep.space.12]

Another reason to storing the A380s instead of selling --- Who would be buying anyway?

[@RoPoem]

Cargo airlines?

[@Williamseppaben]

This is a long half as interesting video!

[@magical_catgirl]

Qantas has 12 A380s. 6 have had cabin refits completed. All 12 are in storage. 2 at the Qantas hanger at LAX, the rest at Victorville. They chose VCV (rather then the Australian storage location in Alice Springs) because it is close to the airlines A380 maintenance facilities at LAX. They expect to get at least the 6 refited aircraft back into service. The other 6 aircraft are on "we'll see". Meanwhile, Alice Springs is full of stored aircraft from Singapore and Hong Kong.

[@Ratchet4647]

That's a genius thumbnail. Similarly, to say spoke and wheel while looking at a circular set of airplane docks(wrong term I'm sure) was amazing in its pairing of visuals and narration where you thankfully didn't opt for the hamfisted use of a literal cart wheel

[@Mirata87]

“This century’s first pandemic” is a painfully, probably true, way to describe COVID.

[@davoman1231]

Except its not en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_swine_flu_pandemic

[@JayTayD]

@@davoman1231 except Swine Flu changed the average persons life almost little to none, as apposed to covid...

[@alienbeef0421]

MERS, SARS, H1N1. BUT Covid is the most widespread.

[@QwertyuiopThePie]

@@JayTayD Which makes it a smaller pandemic, not "not a pandemic". Pandemic has an actual definition, and swine flu met that.

[@herranton]

If you were in asia when sars was going on, it definitely impacted you.

[@tanmays5815]

Sam back in his " making aviation videos or else I'll feel insecure" safe space

[@vivimonkey1]

I recently had a chance to ask the COO of Southwest about the PHX to Cabo flights. He told me that Southwest plans to keep the PHX to Cabo flights going even after COVID-19, and as you have deduced correctly, they are adding destinations to where leisure travelers go such as Denver, Palm Springs, etc. (but I assume that's only if the demand is still there).

[@Happy_Shopper]

That thumbnail is a great piece of design. Love it

[@bubbletea292]

Living in Europe: for us right now again, theres nothing but covid news

[@johnholding5982]

"The century's first pandemic.." *record scratch*

[@dissonantdreams]

What? of course they were pandemics. Also MERS and H1N1 in this century.

[@alrightydave]

Sam, I get you with the KZbin algorithm, but things are getting better! 3 educational videos were on trending today! Veritasium's new video, this and also Johnny Harris's new video! Things are absolutely going in the right direction and I'm pleased for you and for society educating themselves!

[@HappyTrolley000]

Finally, airplanes are back on Wendover!

[@Miss_Phoenix_56]

Ah here it is, catch it first on Half As Interesting

[@__skillz]

I'm early so I want everyone to know that I think the guy who makes Wendover videos might be the same guy who makes the Half As Interesting videos

[@holthogan5562]

Impossible.

[@Technae]

There is an audio glitch at 2:22, after that the sound is way quieter (weird interaction with loudness equalization). Still good content as usual.

[@steven6986]

Dude, watching this in october 2021 (yeah yeah, its almost october) is kinda trippy. We've been in lockdown for a years and a half!!

[@rgnzls6483]

Remember watching this on HAI?

[@cobyexplanes]

At 8:00, I think you mean Bombardier CRJ-700, not Mitsubishi :)

[@alphamalegold]

Fancy seeing you here, Coby

[@alphamalegold1]

You watch Wendover? You guys gonna collab or what?

[@Mellonix]

Lol I noticed this too, wanted to see if anyone in the comments saw it 😁

[@bahenbihen]

I wish they would've kept the names of the ones made in the Bombardier factory. But then it's kind of similar to the BCS/A220 thing and most people refer to them with the latter

[@Mellonix]

@@bahenbihen yeah, it is what it is

[@cringeoverload2180]

Hey man. I love the vids However i noticed an ofputting Sound at around 2:20 . Thanks

[@SnowTheBard]

9:54 Just a note - the geographic position of Canberra was incorrect in the image. Canberra is much further north and inland.