The Secret Gathering Where Airlines Buy Their Seats and Meals

[@francescoaiazzone]

This format is quite new for this channel, and I must say, it only adds to the love I have for it! Looking forward to more news/deepening/kind-of-behind-the-scenes videos alongside tripreports!

[@thmsrttg]

And more Brutally Honest episodes! :D

[@francescoaiazzone]

@@thmsrttg Indeed! I initially thought I disliked tripreports with vocal commentary, but it turned out it was the obnoxiousness of some travel youtubers.

[@JScot92]

I don't like the removable drinks tray. Something about loose parts on a plane seat just seems like a bad idea to me.

[@jonathangourley260]

What if sombody took it!

This wouldn‘t be my biggest concern. My biggest concern would be vandalism of these things by stuffing in chewing gum, trash or stealing them.

[@professorr.5427]

Adds a whole new range of problems for FA, "Please properly stow your table for take off." 😬

[@mst4309]

This is so insightful. It’s hard to describe with words how strange yet incredible this stuff is to see.

[@FlyingMaxFr]

As an aviation enthusiast, this is one of the most interesting videos I've seen on your channel! Although it's different than the usual reviews, thanks for showcasing this niche market brilliantly!

[@Andrew182]

Simply Aviation is back with a marvelous video after a month-long break. Hope you will continue posting your cool tripreports a few times a week 😀👍✈️

[@sandfordgardner]

Very cool video David, appreciate you taking the time to take us behind the curtain of such events.

[@ousmanedanfo6304]

Very informative video. Seriously this is the kind of information I love! Congratulations !

[@ManLikeBishy]

Well, this is out of the ordinary and I absolutely love it! Welcome back, I hope you guys are well rested.

[@thescottishpanda5]

That was really interesting! Very insightful to see some of the work that goes into each piece of the flight experience and the innovations that companies are making to each product.

[@Reachforitify]

There is something about Mark Hiller that engages me, I always love the way he talks about his companies products. Some of the products are a bit hit and miss though but I guess that depends on what the airlines priorities are and how far the can push comfort/cost/weight equation.

[@tonyshield5368]

Eye opening - really good. I'm so pleased Recaro shared the ball park pricing

[@meesjansen5049]

Great content! Fits perfectly into this channel I must say. I also attended the event. AIX is always very interesting! It's amazing how much effort goes into the development of the air travel industry.

[@andrealauer4493]

This expo looks fascinating! Keep making trip reports, of course, but I would love to see more unique behind the scenes videos like this when the opportunity arises

[@welcomematt22]

Thanks David, that was great, love seeing the back of house as well when it comes to aviation!

[@Andrew-Wong]

Yeah can't wait your newest video, love it and keep it up!!

[@bestbeach]

Hello, Biman Bangladesh Airlines is starting their commercial flight from Dhaka to Toronto starting July 27th, 2022. Just wondering if you are considering taking the flight. Thank you.

[@RyanLynch1]

i would love to see a bunch of videos like this about all the niche companies at this expo. so cool!

[@lzh4950]

Fun fact: SATS originally stood for "Singapore Air Terminal Services", & like some other gov't-founded companies that later privatised, its name is originally an acronym for more common nouns e.g. DBS -> Dev't Bank of Singapore, ST Engineering-> S'pore Technologies Engineering, Singtel -> S'pore Telecommunications (formerly TAS -> Telecom Authority of Singapore - telephone risers in older buildings in this country sometimes sport its logo as an identifying symbol, probably as they were built back when TAS was the only telco/carrier available, before the country's telecommunications market was opened up to competition by other, private companies). Besides airline catering, it caters in non-aviation markets too e.g. MICE, military camp cookhouses & offers airport ground handling services as well

[@GiovanniBausC]

Very good report from the AIX, thank you! 👍 I haven‘t been there in the last couple of years, thus it‘s very interesting to get a glimpse at the latest trends.

[@ElyasAhmad_]

First time I see u doing a video like this. Very nice, I love your videos btw.

[@thmsrttg]

YESSS! More of these educational vlogs please!!! :D Also, who else thinks the guy at 4:28 looks like Jimmy Carr? 🤣

[@ianplays2941]

Where are the tripreports David and Simply Aviation team? This is a very unique video.

[@jean-lucblanc4605]

Great video ! The numbers given surprised me (especially that business seat). That oled display looks incredible. However, those economy seats look so so uncomfortable, they're so fin and slim and I really prefer a proper table than that flimsy looking cup holder. I can already picture that thing sliding off and you burn yourself with hot drinks (or get wet anyway). Okay idea on paper but not in reality (that's what I think)

[@GavinLiuranium]

Lmao fun fact, sats also produces food for the Singapore Armed Forces. Our military meals and rations are from the same company that produces Singapore Airlines food (the difference in food quality lol)

[@davidtolosa4567]

You should fly on Aeromexico. They opened their first European route out of Guadalajara in december 2021 with Madrid as the destination

[@JoloNavarro]

This is really great! Really fascinating to see behind the curtains of all we saw on an airline flight. ❤️

[@alexis_ian]

Very interesting to see beyond Seats IFE and Catering there also different companies for passenger amenities such hygine kits, plates and utensil, and even stikcers which really surprised me since I though they are manufactured by either the aircraft manufacturer or the airline itself!

[@moviewatcher1239]

This is probably just amazing a documentary about airplanes and all the features they have including the food they feed to the passengers

[@thegeneral123]

These new seats remind me of the old Yellow Pages advert with the racing pushbike. "Like sitting on a razor blade" Seats are lighter and thinner but far less comfortable. Smaller too!

[@NLtheGamer1945]

Wow 🤩 did not expect this

[@mylhodoppenberg]

Yes a new video! I already hoped you would vlog this :)

[@chromebomb]

Just when I thought Simply Aviation couldn't get any better! WOW great video

[@ScottPC]

Ryanair will no doubt make you pay for a table... Ahhhh this should be standard!

[@olsenjk]

Thank you David!

[@jasiupasa9356]

Thanks for very interesting and innovative content , it is rare to see content going that deep into this industry done by people which are not working or closely related to it

[@TailsTheTwoTailedFox]

Recaro is like make the seat as thin as the thinnest cellphone. Airlines next would most likely start shrinking legroom next to whre you could cram an additional 1 or 2 rows in the back.

[@kbhasi]

I came across this video by accident, and it reminds me of when 'The Carpetbagger' did a video about a trade show where manufacturers come together to demonstrate and show off their rides and attractions to representatives of amusement parks and funfairs. I do like how some of them mention weight savings as, if I recall correctly, that would equate to higher fuel efficiency. (1:02) Thanks to KZbin recommending me lots of car videos, I've mostly known Recaro for car seats. I find it interesting that they produce aircraft seats too! (8:55) I've recognised SATS from them having a building near or within the Changi Airport complex, where they presumably produce meals for people on flights out of Singapore. I'm surprised to see that it was their first time exhibiting. (9:59) Yep, that would make sense. I imagine the organisers invited you in as a press member.

[@volantee]

One of the best aviation KZbinrs in my opinion, keep it up Simply, amazing content! There’s still a lot of airlines out there to review, hopefully you can accomplish your goal.

[@ziauddinkhan5699]

Quite fascinating. More please.

[@michmak3829]

Very interesting video. I like it! Wish to be longer🙂. Looking forward to see more like this.

[@flywithdominik]

Fascinating video, David! 😍 Already the intro is a 10/10. Sad, that the event is not accessible for the public as I'd love to visit it as well.

[@professorr.5427]

Many would like to visit, I think. But it's a huge risk to have the general public taste your catering or sit in the seats and say what they really think of the "improvements". No, they don't care what travelers think. 🤐

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Wow David, this video was amazing! Also, I’m glad to see a new video here!😸

[@Leonaristo]

Those seat manufacturers are marvellous, making Economy Class seats so slim, much slimmer than seats on buses for kdaily commuting daily, whereas we spend even over 10 hours on those expensive slim seats on long-haul flights.

[@justflight88]

Fantastic!!! That is very important things and first time show that

[@Purely-Flight]

Amazing video, very interesting! Well worth the wait🔥

[@SpoiledPrince]

As a car enthusiast, Recaro was quite a surprise for me.

[@mahdi.istanbul]

that was wonderful,,, i really enjoyed your Expo Report

[@daviddewhurst4708]

I really enjoyed this; lots of insights. Thank you!

[@stevensmith2078]

Superb, interesting, and very informative video. No need to suggest the gathering is “secret” since it is not. Thanks

[@lmlmd2714]

Hard to imagine that there's an entire company that just makes signage for aircraft... aviation really is it's own little world unto itself.

[@bonzobonanza]

Finally, a new upload

[@yaronsteinbuch3956]

Excellent video with a very nice aviation news feature. Great job!

[@NoFallToggled]

I absolutely love this style of videos and I hope you continue uploading fun educational videos! :)

[@chonkious]

Wonderful work, great insight into it, keep going!

[@barrydonelan4284]

Fascinating!

[@MrRW1980]

B2B is a fascinating thing to understand the background appreciate the video! lg

[@irisroeleven]

Glad to see a video again :) Been missing them for a while now. Besides the “regular” videos I like to see videos about events like these, very interesting :) By the way, you did a great job editing this one 👌🏻

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you for sharing..

[@leigh5152]

Well done! Thank you! So intriguing!

[@Edi-g3y]

Das war super … sehr gern mehr 🎉

[@NLAviation]

Nice video! Can you go to the fair again this year and go into more detail, in particular the interior of aircraft and aircraft seats?

[@rezaalan3991]

Great video. Surprising me, Recaro producing Aircraft Seat.

[@gustavsvensson1965]

really educational!! thank you!

[@conectayoutube2988]

More videos please

[@livinginhell100]

this was super informativ and interesting!!! Thank you

[@Derderderheisst]

Love the video!

[@misterrabell]

As a AME i want to go to this!! Love this video and channel

[@HuseinRPatel]

Loved this video! Keep it up, I'm looking forward to your next review =D

[@finnowen7964]

Finnally u uploaded 🎉

[@kimfullona6845]

This is cool is something new here

[@dragon32210]

As an AVGeek, I was totally geeking.

[@romainlambert2163]

That was a GREAT video

[@netscapeinthewood3345]

I’m suprised how expensive these seats are! 100k for a business class seat 😵‍💫

[@redbean9410]

A business ticket costs like 10k. The airline just needs 10 customers to make its money back.

[@angelagill7735]

Very interesting. But I have missed your Brutally Honest videos. I have vision issues. So, you talking is great. Seeing the print in Trip Reports is sometimes difficult to see. Thank you for your videos into travel.

[@unchisa_jantharinthufon9097]

Yeah!

[@tomstravels520]

Why do IFE still use USB-A? USB-C is supposed to be the future but most all IFE I have sene still use old connecters

Because of compatibility. I think they should have USB-A with 10W and USB-C with at least 36W.

[@akscricket8]

Hi SimplyAviation. I have a video recommendation, can you do flights from london heathrow to Islamabad on british airways and compare with virgin Atlantic heathrow to Islamabad. Please I'm a good fan of you.

[@franklinsternberg4528]

Great and very interesting video!

[@ابوزيد-س6ه]

شكراً ديفيد .. فيديو رائع اتمنى ان اجد ذلك في بلدي اليمن

[@chuatevenbien813]

Yes, I already subscribed to your channel

[@hellothere42069]

I was the 737th Person to Like. Nice.

[@jubberwocky63]

Please, please PLEASE Do a review of that recaro business class seat! Looks quite flashy

[@hanifwaskito1817]

GREAT CONTENT!!!👍👍

[@thefakeguest1237]

Not first ❤️From Alaska

[@joshuajeffrey1843]

hi glad u are back are u back in doing friday viedos

[@Swo-swing-ming]

Yay your back

[@marcambouphaure]

Really interesting video

[@elaidosalles2024]

Good morning my friend

[@nininuti]

Loved the video

[@matiasscr3643]

6:44 I am waiting for the Aeromexico review but with the camera situation that is far

[@nuucha]

Recaro economy seat costs 2000 euros?? O gee I realised that is one of the most expensive seats I've ever sat on... 😳

[@GiovanniBausC]

Aircraft passenger seats can‘t be inexpensive because they have to be lightweight to save fuel (which is a lot over the lifespan of the aircraft) and space-saving without compromising comfort. At the same time, they need to fulfill all kinds of requirements regarding crash safety, prevention of injuries, flammability properties etc. which requires extensive simulations and testing, including crash testing at high G loads in different directions.

[@the.abhiram.r]

makes me wonder if there's a similar convention for train and subway interiors

[@jayrap94]

I hope the OLED screens won't end up with the airline logo or IFE menu burnt into them after a couple of years of service

[@LKS._.]

What’s happened to you guys? Miss the vids

[@thomast6851]

I remember monty's at an Air Canada flight

[@gabriele7339]

Hi! When will you make a trip report on board ITA Airways?

[@magnustan841]

Was wondering where you guys went for about a month or so! Question for everyone, is it a deal-breaker flying with personal IFE? Obviously, they are essential on long-haul flights, but for short to medium-haul flights, could we see a trend of tablet holders in economy class, even on full-service airlines of lights less than 4 hours long? This is of course given the growing ability to download films from streaming services to watch offline. I live in Asia where short-haul flights are ubiquitous and no such feature in sight. I'd imagine the airlines could save a lot of money in terms of fuel and maintenance costs,with no screen, no cabling, etc. I may be talking complete nonsense, but I just want to ask.

[@ryleferrer4876]

this idea is growing rapidly Etihad's newer narrow-bodied seats have removed IFE and just put holders

[@kristinasintari6643]

When the aviation worlds need him ,his came back

[@shinythemoon]

Looks like an airline ikea!

[@meowcatsyasaaaaaaaaaasd]

Hello I’m going on a trip for Toronto Pearson to Dublin Ireland in economy do you have any airline suggestions and any tips on how to get a cheap plane ticket?