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I didn't see it until you said it, but I see where you're coming from, I love Little Britain 😂

Sorry, you've lost me, but thank you for your comment

I don't think they offer it for this little fifth freedom leg. I asked when I arrived in Hong Kong and it was a firm "No" (Name wasn't on the list)

@@mygreygapyear Ah ok. Thanks for the heads up. Would be a bit cheeky I guess ;)

Firstly congrats on getting your Gold Membership, look forward to bumping into you in the First Wing. I do like the First Wing, it has an air of exclusivity, but the increased chance of having an empty seat next to you when flying economy is definitely the best Gold perk for me. After that is using other OneWorld airlines First Class Lounges. Then the gold / silver perk of additional baggage when I visit my daughter.

"Crumpet"? I haven't heard that for a while 😂 I think that is the only logical explaination. Thanks for your comment, very much appreciated.

That is a good question, I'm going to say that I think that they're all going to be a bit narrow, but they shouldn't be. I think they have a foot cubby that is too generous and that makes the seat in front a bit narrow.

I flew business class from Hong Kong to Bangkok and there were other flights before mine, so the check in desk and the dedicated lounge were both open and they were happy to check me in and welcome me to the lounge, I was there at least three hours before. As far as a limit, I think check in desk and lounge opening times only, but I'm not 100%

@@mygreygapyear thanks 🤙🏼

I've just had a look at the current schedule, they're currently on the half hour from 7.30am to 8.30pm. Go to www.macauhkairportbus.com/ and click "Get Tickets"

@@mygreygapyear thank you so so so much

I've missed my little pick me ups from you, glad to see you again, thanks.

Well I've solved the wife issue 😂 but yes that does change the equation somewhat. I suppose if this is for your annual family holiday then it's less of an issue. I don't remember flying from Heathrow on family hols, it was always Gatwick, Manchester, or if I could manage it, Birmingham where parking costs tend to be more reasonable.

Sorry Phillipe I'm not sure what you're getting at?

I loved imagining me in economy with a 100 decibel frother. I chuckled all day. Not sure about the sparkly "vintage" poncho though (you have to remember it's vintage 😊) or the Clint Eastwood version

Thanks Robert, I'm glad you enjoyed the video, I've landed and taken off a few times from Hong Kong now and that is the first time I've take that route, usually just over the water and then land.

Flight attendants on turbo, I can imagine... 😊

Thank you too for your support Neil, I'm obviously sorry to see you go but I understand. If you were able to offer some additional insights on how you feel the channel has changed I'd really appreciate your feedback, and I hope that you'll check back in to the channel in time and perhaps there'll be a few videos that are more to your liking. Again, thank you for your support and I too wish you all the very best, Phil

@@mygreygapyear Phil, the initial concept seemed to be for the person trying to get status - a lot more how the normal guy can get it - suggestions/ideas etc. However, it seems now that it has moved onto and if you have huge amount of avios, time and enough money for exotic destinations, you too can do this. For me, what made you so original was that, I'm just your average bloke ... For me, the chances of being in the Far East are ZERO, most of my travel is only within Europe, how do I make it work there? What are the best seats you can get? How do you find bargains? Maybe I missed it and for that, I apologise but I will always be grateful for your early stuff - it was really inspiring.

You're very welcome, I'm glad the video was helpful. I wasn't able to find any good information on how to get from Hong Kong to Macao before I flew and that was the main motivation on making the video, so if it helps one person then it is worth it.

@@mygreygapyear yes exactly. I am going in late October looking forward for a super Macau 🇲🇴 my Venetian is waiting for me

Thanks for your comment, I am planning on the "rights of passage" lounge crawl video next year 😂

Thank you for your comment, the landing is in an A330-300 but the take off is a Cathay Pacific A321neo. I know right. I took some photos of the cabin and a friend said the cabin had a "private jet vibe".

You're very welcome as always Jimmy

Thanks for your comment, I've seen some old video of that landing, fun to be a part of right? I mean, once you're safe on the ground 😊

@@mygreygapyear Yes, it's a good landing if you can walk away from it. lol

@@DaveHarper-r5k 😂

😂 I have seen old video of those landings but I don't think it was in high winds... New underpants for all passengers upon landing

@@mygreygapyear🤣 I was lucky enough to be in the jump seat of a Malaysian Airline flying in there (in good weather), in 95. Back in the day when you were allowed to do that.

@@Mark..P In the jump seat, what an experience.

I would love to see some footage of that, I don't suppose there was a window mount for an old cine eight, like you say, great memories. it's easy to forget how travel has changed over the last decade even. I remember taking battery operated DVD players for the kids because there was no in flight entertainment.

Yes, I understand, it was Josh Cahill who made a big fuss on a flight from Sri Lanka to Doha. But the crew were perfectly lovely they just wanted to make sure I wasn't "being like Josh".

Thanks for letting me know, I really should have filled my boots shouldn't I?

Thanks for the tip, looking forward to doing the "rights of passage" T3 lounge crawl one day soon

Thanks for your comment, I agree that my heart wants the upgrade :)

😂😂😂 It's three hours and it includes a shower and caviar but I appreciate your frustration. Maybe watch a bit and judge me on that

No, I get it mate, and I agree, they have a living to make and the last thing they need is someone sticking a camera in their face making unfair comments, like Josh Cahill did. This is why I stopped filming when I was told and then had a chat with the crew once we were up in the air. I did make a Qatar economy video shortly after Josh made his, if that's of interest to you, ua-cam.com/video/iB3MkVsptOk/v-deo.html Thanks Phil

It's a mixed bag I'm afraid, they have Boeing 777, as well as Airbus A350 and an A380. If you're business class you probably want the A350 which should have Qsuite on it, but if you're in economy then you can sit upstairs on the A380 :) If you look at your flight number have a look on Google flights (the flight booking engine) and it should tell you what equipment each flight is scheduled to have on it. Have a great trip Phil

I agree it was a good hotel until it came to checkout time, if the bar had been open it would never have come up.

You're very welcome, glad you enjoyed it.

You definitely know what you're going to get with Premier Inn, a decent bed and a good nights sleep.

I'd check the TripAdvisor reviews for those Holiday Inns, totally hit and miss. Sometimes both a hit in one regard and a complete miss in another.

Thanks for your comment and support, glad you enjoyed it 😂

This is getting weird

Explain?

Ha ha ha, I built up a collection of neck pillows that I bought at airports (can you actually buy them anywhere else?) then dragged them around wherever I went and discarded them 😂

Thanks for your comment, if you're planning on doing a round trip then you can still get £475 in First and £325 back in business (starting in Bangkok), I explain it all in this blog article. mygreygapyear.com/emirates-price-update-hong-kong-and-bangkok/

Thank you for your kind comment, it was a once in a lifetime experience.

I hear that, I am too with rarely a personal air vent to be seen on BA.

Thank you for your kind comment, much appreciated.

Not sure how to respond to that so OK, so here's some goofy replies. 1. If find that comment a little stiff Ms Starch. (which reminds me of the joke that involves feeling a little stiff from Rugby" 2. Comfy and stylish but your comment lacks class (I don't like that one too much but without it I'm playing fast and loose with the word "list") 3. The Paul Daniels approach (you might need to Google who that is) with "That's a shame because I like your appearance... Not a lot but I like it. " However, since you commented twice I'll give you another comment below (or above)

I agree with janine, must have class to recognise class, and must be nice to get nice results, i think you're just being awkward, many reviews give an honest reflection of the lens through which the person is looking to begin with. Key word.... Bias. (You might want to google that word)

@@kamranrehman7174 (Googles Bias) inclination or prejudice for or against one person or group, especially in a way considered to be unfair. "there was evidence of bias against foreign applicants" So I'm confused, Ms Starch rather stiffly (still love that joke) accuses me of being badly dressed in business class (or first?) and you accuse me of having no class, and both no dress sense and no class are completely true, so no surprises for me there, but I do consider myself kind, as in I would never comment on what someone is wearing or their appearance or would ever be so unkind as to say someone had no class, but that's just me, you do you. But my confusion comes from your pivot into bias? Are you saying I'm biased "against" Qatar airways, because I have others accusing me of being on their payroll and being biased "in favour" or Qatar Airways. So I guess I'm doing something right.