Why this airline seat costs AU$21,000!

[@dangertomarketing]

Pro tip for Middle East or specifically UAE: use Emirates Chauffer service, and order rent a car DELIVERY to your hotel. That way, zero waiting time and you could have enjoyed an S class transfer for those 130 or so kilometers from DXB to Yas Island.

[@theturkishrider]

and he could have walked from airport to his hotel to pick his car up lmao

[@dangertomarketing]

@@theturkishrider Emirates chauffeur is a door to door service anywhere in the UAE (and many other Emirates-served airports). As F class pax, Kym would be entitled to Mercedes S Class from DXB to Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.

[@SimonWilson12]

Great to see you again Kym! Look forward to catch up again soon! Looking forward to the race 🏎️

[@barrygallagher3306]

WHAT A CROSSOVER!!!

[@drod3434]

Hey Kym, great Video. I hear a little Salsa in the background at the background. Was that the music they played inside the plane while boarding?

[@SJamo88]

Couldn't believe my eyes when you bumped into Simon Wilson! What a crossover haha!

[@blamhokje]

Cant believe you met Simon Wilson there, blime.

[@Beantownreview]

Just a hunch but something tells me you didn't need to use the comb or the hairdryer.

[@scottgoode9874]

Where was your luggage?

[@odysseasbletsas761]

Kym and Simon together in a video? Is this the best cross over ever happened on KZbin?

[@rz226]

I know right ! , what are the odds

[@avrsandeezy5242]

Couldnt believe it

[@am7ha7]

Its at least on par with Wendover + Tom Scott.

[@danblackburn8393]

That was amazing

[@stuarttorpy2788]

Next level Youmarketing

[@reteipdevries]

It is not mandatory to tip in Dubai, but it is customary to do so. In Dubai, employees from Asian countries such as India, Pakistan and other surrounding countries are used in many ways. Although wages in Dubai are at a normal level, these employees often work for the rest of the family in the country in question. Tipping in Dubai is therefore often valued more than in an average Western country.

[@ennine5989]

Wait thats insane that u and simon were on the same plane😆😆😆

[@ProBioMech]

I noticed that as well

[@jamieepstein9259]

Thats so funny. You and Simon Wilson are my two fave youtubers

[@keithflowers5229]

It's a hard life being a F1 Photographer, but someone's got to do it!

[@ProBioMech]

It would be nuts if he could afford that on a photographer’s pay but Kym doesn’t have to worry

[@BilTheGalacticHero]

@@SirSilverFox What an ignorant comment. There are much better ways to "kick it with the rich and famous" than being an F1 photographer. He works his butt off at the track and away from it. Photographer accreditation isn't something you pay your way into either. Assailing his work to boot just makes you sound bitter and jealous. Pro tip: People who are well off don't throw money around or pay any more than they have to for something.

[@gggmizzle]

What kind of tracker do you use? Just an AirTag or something else?

[@davidbarclay6293]

Simon is a photo finish with yourself for the best Travel related blogs.

[@andreapatti7167]

Hope you paid something for the cleaning personal who found your Rolex! It's the least, not everybody is so honest. When they are you have to recompensate that behavior in my opinion.

[@sagemushroom]

The Simon situation was the strangest crossover that I never expected

[@ChopperStanley]

Relatable 🤣🤣🤣

[@jarodbleijerveld]

Simon! What a legend

[@bchmrk]

Apple AirTag is probably one of the best inventions ever. You can check and cross-check the whereabouts of pretty much anything and everything. I think I have now about 14 active. And it came to the rescue multiple times so far.

[@Rob2]

I expect that their usage will be limited more and more. It may seem like a nifty idea but more and more they are abused for nefarious purposes. Probably Apple will be forced to limit or completely disable their functionality in countries where privacy is valued.

[@K4D93]

Simple , corporate greed

[@richardbarnes7496]

Did you use the comb? 🙄🍻

[@Boxer1250RT]

After big $$$ flight, once you get off the plane you’re just another passenger! You still have to deal with getting your luggage, rental car, etc. just like the economy class passenger. That super expensive experience comes to a screaming halt once you step out of the cabin! Total BS!

[@manmountain7545]

Nice job Kym. What a gorgeous airline suite. I live close to an airport. When I go to walk my dog by the trail in the area and watch the planes to take off. I'm always amazed at the size of the Emirates Airlines those planes are huge.

[@mickdeba4056]

You travel the world in First or Business class and stay in expensive hotels but can't rustle up a small tip for the guy who brought your bag to your room - AND you turn your back on him whilst walking away, talking into your camera as the door shuts in his face. Classy.

[@ethanchung2190]

Simon???? This is a legendary collab

[@GTI8855]

That was a nice F1 season, but a horrible year for Ukraine and Russia.

[@lanecaroline]

It wouldn’t be a Kym video without a story of leaving something behind somewhere 😂😂😂

[@mark123655]

Seeing Kym in a Simon Wilson 24hr challenge would be funny.

[@connorbeuy3691]

Icl, I was not expecting to see Simon in a vlog 😂

[@Mokkel73]

Can I ask who does all your grapichs and graphic overlays in your vids?

[@dmo85471]

21,000 OMG So nothing on that flight was free mate lol

[@annemariepienaar2007]

My brother works in Dubai and only fly with emirates, now I now why

[@David-37401]

Great video and i cant believe you bumped into Simon Wilson. Im always watching yours and his videos

[@BoStark]

You'll really appreciate honest people. Dropped my brand new phone in a cab in Seoul but got it back!

[@jorooney8362]

I’m Irish. I’m very proud that Voya (an Irish cosmetics brand) are used by Emirates

[@erics3238]

Great video. What were the luggage tags you used? Cheers!

[@prateekkabra8696]

imagine Simon Kym Heraldo and Bald in a video. Boooommm!!!

[@seyioni2480]

Should have tipped the porter.. Scrooge!

[@julius4867]

that simon link was immaculate

[@lpollock7893]

How did they misplace your luggage on a direct flight?

[@Axel21457]

It happens.

[@Philth_E]

Simon was the last person I thought I would see in a Kym Illman video!

[@itsallGudmin]

Should've tipped him mate

[@camf7522]

One wonders why airlines don’t use tracking tags on all their passenger’s luggage!

[@barrygallagher3306]

SIMON WILSON MIND BLOWN!!!

[@ejorbe]

Which luggage tags are those that tell you where they are? Do you mean AirTags or is this something different?

[@KymIllman]

Yes Airtags

[@MC-wd4oi]

This seat cost $21,000 not because of the seat but because I had to buy new cameras! 😂 Great vid as always Kym and looking forward to you coming back to Aus for the break!

[@guidodj8456]

It would be fun to see a video of all things lost and forgotten by Kym...and hopefully retreived, cuz Kym loses a lot ;)

[@Reg4nG]

Never thought I would see Simon in one of these

[@qwertyqwert2772]

living the life

[@davidjones5547]

As an American Jew, you will never find me flying on a Middle Eastern Arline. I do not care how good their product is.

[@This_Is_Not_My_Username]

When you say "luggage tag", do you mean Apple's airtags, a Tile or something different?

[@KymIllman]

Yes

[@williebooth]

Great video - what luggage tags do you use?

[@larryhall1772]

ｐｒｏｍｏｓｍ

[@juanbz]

Always a very interesting videos from you Kym. btw, what do you use to record your vlog, camera or phone?

[@JdUkGAming]

I watch all the ads so u get all the revenue love from London kymmmieeee bwoooh lully bit of crumpet of a aircraft ds!

[@matthewjroberts90]

I feel like this channel is more now a millionaire flaunting his lifestlye than an interesting insight into F1. Not saying I'm done with it but it feels a bit obnoxious. Jealousy? Maybe, probably, I wish I could do it. Maybe focus on other aspects of travel that isn't so exclusive?

[@VariietyPacks]

Simon! What a mash up!

[@leongt1954]

21.000 would be about the price of the 3 of us in my family for a trip to the Philippines and back from Melbourne

[@johnnyv5995]

Can you please tell us a little more on the luggage tags you are using

[@KymIllman]

Apple Airtags

[@terryrobertson8382]

So that is $14,100 USD, just sounds better to me, but I still don't want to spend that much on a flight.

[@alexchadwick1241]

I had those vegetable chips when flying Auckland to Manchester and back via DXB. 4 flights and each time i thought they would get better. Awful things!

[@nomiguda]

Hire car and luggage stress in one video! Hope you can let your hair... well... chill out before the race.

[@ladymanners618]

Fabulous Kym, and a business expense to boot. I really enjoyed that vicarious experience!! Ta.

[@kendahl7922]

Yes, those Apple ID luggage types are worth EVERY PENNY….Warner Brothers Hotel… by Hilton..off to Ferrari World too? 😜😜😜…Emirates and Singapore can’t go wrong….so Mercedes vs. Ferrari this race?😎😎😎

[@rupeshmalla3756]

Is there an orchid in my suite? **yes there is**. Damn, I think people really do care about orchids!

[@MichaelG1986]

You've had some good luck getting expensive possessions back. I remember you posting videos where you'd gotten expensive camera equipment back, and now a Rolex Daytona. 🙂 Glad you got your luggage. That Smeg mini fridge in the hotel room looked nice until I looked up the price. Seems to be more $1200 US. 😬

[@MajorTom546]

watching all of this, it's all nice and cool then the thought of homeless people and starving kids come up... life is indeed not fair... oh well

[@velvetjones1856]

Bad thing about the Rolex is if you have it insured as I do, you won't be able to replace it unless you pay $40k+ on the grey market. I'm on my 5th year waiting for a Daytona.

[@Jimmer572TD]

I live vicariously through these vlogs. Cheers Kym.

[@sydneyaerospotter5856]

Great vid Kym! That’s pretty poor service that as a first class passenger your luggage didn’t make the flight. Poor service Emirates

[@purplehazeffc]

A very good reason to invest in Airtags if you're with the Apple ecosystem. Which I'm assuming is how Kym knew where his baggage was

[@michaeltorpy3366]

Hi kym greetings from Thailand up to your usual standard Emirates is probably the best airline done uk to bkk many times what are you like loosing things lucky there in a sack great video will miss till next season have a good Xmas with your family all the best for 2023

[@djmaciiiii]

I often leave my Daytona just lying about. Thats a nice one you got there

[@HastaLaVista6666]

0:25 - Funny how it says Gru and you look like gru from the minions movie

[@lowend5566]

That seat looks like the Qatar Q suite for business. The shower looks awesome.

[@tog.460]

I was just coming over from simons Video😂

[@jameskim62]

Nice for having a luggage GPS !!!!!

[@BoStark]

Surprised how good audio you got on the plane. Other youtubers is more or less eating their mics.

[@tomholloway7566]

No difference for hire cars in Oz at the airports by my experience

[@CallieMasters5000]

Sure hope you got a deal or used your airmiles, because otherwise you're going to need to sell a helluva lot of photos.

[@raspberrynation]

Mr. Illman, how do you afford such expensive flights? Please let us know

[@ricoracer79]

He saved all the money by not tipping people and air miles ;-) 😀

[@ItzHussain]

Simon wilson!!

[@andrewstorm8240]

Brilliant hotel. Those air tags are useful

[@davidcollins9350]

Really A$ 21,000?

[@Rob2]

I thought you meant the actual physical seats would have cost $21,000 from the factory...

[@tiadaid]

If only the seats are that cheap from the manufacturers. The costs of the physical seat is definitely in the hundreds of thousands!

[@Rob2]

@@tiadaid Why are they that expensive? They look like just a piece of luxury furniture to me. Ok, it is of course "we ask what the customer is prepared to pay".

[@mracer8]

Is there any restriction on how long one can shower? at home my hot shower usually last 30 min+

[@dangertomarketing]

5min of running water.

[@mracer8]

@@dangertomarketing Thanks, good enough for a quick freshen up!

[@basvandenboorn]

How did you even pay that? or is it sponsored?

[@francoisg3500]

I would definitely be through sponsorship.

[@stealthiee]

There's a few videos where Kym talk's about his work etc outside of photographing F1. Guys a millionaire at the end of the day but maybe

[@tmyersf4]

He's a very successful businessman.

[@francoisg3500]

@@stealthiee Yeah he owns two companies Messages On Hold and Canity. So it could actually be a combination of both.

[@DucatiKozak]

That's a lucky story about your watch, Kym. I was on Air Canada (yeah, not the same) YYZ to LAX & left my day planner with all my cash in it. Knew I left it 10 min after I was off the plane, door was locked & staff wouldn't let me back on saying cleaners would find it. I was off for Vegas the same day & when the planner caught up to me it was.. you guessed it.. missing the several thousand in cash! F' Air Canada!

[@KymIllman]

That hurts

[@DucatiKozak]

@@KymIllman It still stings years later... especially as I was dealing with Air Canada staff who said it was against protocol to reopen the door, even when I offered to be there when cleaners arrived whatever time that was. 😞

[@arnoldmbuthia2687]

the music interlude was uncharacteristically loud, unprecedented and not appreciated.

[@neelzhome8431]

Noice!!!!

[@a.arnaavv]

Loved the Video Kym!!!