RISKING MY LIFE FLYING AFGHANISTAN's NATIONAL AIRLINE - ARIANA AFGHAN 737!

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    This is a comprehensive Flight Review of Ariana Afghan Airlines.
    Class: Economy
    Route: Kabul (KBL) to Istanbul (SAW) via Herat (HEA)
    Plane: Boeing 737-400
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  • @JoshCahill
    @JoshCahill  4 роки тому +195

    Why don't you follow my adventures on instagram.com/gotravelyourway - for daily updates! See you over there :)

    • @dadidi108
      @dadidi108 4 роки тому +1

      I HAVE no Zinstagram..that is why !

    • @wbokhari8860
      @wbokhari8860 4 роки тому

      Just wondering, if people there find out a person is American, are they more accepting or is it a more hesitant reaction.

    • @JoshCahill
      @JoshCahill  4 роки тому +15

      I personally had very nice and great reactions from locals when I told them that I was German. However, their first guess was always American.

    • @miliatid4835
      @miliatid4835 4 роки тому

      Hope you are doing great...I like the way that you are being honest and clear in your opinions...hope that one day you ll try north african airways such as ours in tunisia tunisair and nouvelair ...what do you think ?

    • @vishnusekar4839
      @vishnusekar4839 4 роки тому +1

      Ex[ect you to do a diss track on Sam Chui

  • @zenge.simakoloyi546
    @zenge.simakoloyi546 4 роки тому +722

    I love the fact that you dont just focus on ultra luxury and common airlines or destinations. Keep it up Josh Cahill...best flight reviewer on UA-cam 👍

    • @DiogoF.
      @DiogoF. 4 роки тому +4

      I would say the same 🇵🇹🇪🇺🤞

    • @dianeschroeder3980
      @dianeschroeder3980 4 роки тому +6

      You got to love his dedication❤️

    • @tryingmybest206
      @tryingmybest206 4 роки тому +9

      Yeah everyone just flies Qatar or Emirates over and over and make videos

    • @DiogoF.
      @DiogoF. 4 роки тому +5

      @@tryingmybest206 For an aviation enthusiast is way more fun to fly rather unknown airlines and classic aircraft.

    • @asadkhan-zz4ph
      @asadkhan-zz4ph 4 роки тому +1

      Idiot that's our pashtoon culture n fuck u that u said that look is like Taliban

  • @audreymlean-roberts1394
    @audreymlean-roberts1394 3 роки тому +35

    In 1989 I travelled to India with Ariana Airways, with one stop off in Prague. It was a a real adventure! At Heathrow the lady at book in wished us luck. Of course the flight was delayed. They did look after us at the airport very well. Our flight was too late for our connection in Prague. So we had to stay in Prague for a couple of days. They looked after us well (hotel, etc) as could be expected in what was at that time behind the iron curtain. We were called back to the airport on the second day. On arrival we were to learn the pilot was ill so couldn’t fly. With no other pilots available we had to wait. Eventually they sorted somebody to fly the plane and so rather than go direct to Deli , we were to fly via Kabul and finally Deli.
    Just before banking to land at Kabul we were picked up by fighter jets, one on either side of our plane. They were dropping flares to deflect heat seeking missiles that were targeting planes coming into Kabul. Have to admit the flares were stunning. We luckily made a safe landing and were rushed if the tarmac into a transit lounge. It was basically a freeze block room, wooden bench seats and a truly stinky toilet through a door in the corner. What you have now is pure luxury by comparison. We had to wait until things settled down. Nowhere to get something to eat or drink just wait. A chap (with a hat on the side of his head, crumpled white shirt partially pushed into his navy trousers) turned up to tell us he was the head of crashes and that our flight was broken!! We would have to take the next flight out which was going to Moscow, Tashkent and then Deli. In the time waiting. this room was filling up with Afghanis with sheep, goats and large bags of grain. I was totally fascinated by the mix of people that were arriving in this “safe” room. We were just not going to be able to all fit on the plane that we could see on the runway. At some point the crash man again turned up, said our plane was ok now and we all had to rush onto the plane to get out of the airport. He didn’t encourage any faith in our flight actually staying in the air...but we had no alternative. Before take off I nodded off in my seat and awoke to the pilot talking to the toilet door. An air hostess had locked herself in because she was terrified of going to Moscow. Oh eventually the captain sorted it out, off we went to Moscow. To our delight Moscow worked out fine and after a few minutes in the air we were told we wouldn’t be stopping over in Tashkent, we were actually going direct to Deli. That’s what happened. Weirdly, in Deli we hired a taxi to get us to our hotel....guess what? .... it broke down on the way!! A fitting end to a crazy, crazy flight. Ah the food on the Russian to Deli leg of the flight was actually delicious, rustic but delicious.

    • @daapz
      @daapz Рік тому +1

      Reading stories like this, all the sudden my own "disaster" stories of being diverted to a freezing place while only having summer clothes and such feels just a slight snag.

  • @Lee-vu3ob
    @Lee-vu3ob 4 роки тому +875

    I work on the Military side of this airport, nice to see what the civilian side looks like. For all her troubles, its a beautiful country. Hopefully one day the Afghan people will have peace.
    Edit: I am also Irish and although I never grew up or lived in a war zone myself, that was because of sacrifices made by generations before, so now my country has peace. Afghans are good people, you deserve peace.

    • @salahuddinkhan4681
      @salahuddinkhan4681 4 роки тому +30

      Thanku inshallah❤
      Love from afghanistan

    • @zizouace4890
      @zizouace4890 4 роки тому +19

      please leave the country. foreign militaries aren't welcomed there and you know it. coming as a tourist is no problem iA. but coming as a military makes you a total enemy. so repent from joining the evil occupation of Afghanistan and stop working for the foreign invaders

    • @Lee-vu3ob
      @Lee-vu3ob 4 роки тому +26

      @@zizouace4890 I am not military or connected to the military.

    • @naserazizi
      @naserazizi 4 роки тому +7

      @@Lee-vu3ob //
      Well, you still working with occupiers (at Military side the airport), so for them you are enemy & occupying force regardless you in military or helping them.

    • @sugmaduck1889
      @sugmaduck1889 4 роки тому +14

      zizou ace you guys can’t take care of the terrorist groups there alone and you know it.

  • @Monkefollower
    @Monkefollower 3 роки тому +279

    It's so sad to see what happened in Afghanistan

    • @holidayreport
      @holidayreport 3 роки тому +14

      Even sadder since yesterday. May the 90 people who lost their lives in the terrorist attack rest in peace 😭

    • @goddesssummer
      @goddesssummer 3 роки тому +3

      i thought the same esp when he pulled out the rare in flight magazine with the girl on the front :( theres not enough prayers to send right now. this was a beautiful video!

    • @mrbigwheel8171
      @mrbigwheel8171 2 роки тому +3

      I know that many wish to US stayed

    • @randomlyentertaining8287
      @randomlyentertaining8287 2 роки тому +6

      @@mrbigwheel8171 I'd imagine. Before we took the Taliban out of power in '01, internet access was flat out banned for the average person. Thanks to US taxpayer dollars, I believe half the country has, or had, access to high speed internet. Women being barred from education and treated like slaves, people's rights to express themselves and speak out against the bad things their government does.

    • @travisbusby9646
      @travisbusby9646 2 роки тому

      @Koonretchen You know its donny trump that kicked that whole thing off right?? Biden actually extended our time there, but whatever. Who needs facts?

  • @odayobalthazar
    @odayobalthazar 4 роки тому +324

    You made me cry Cher Josh ...I was in this country in 1968 being a young boy ...I do remember
    the kindness of the people and breathtaking landscapes ...at this time the Darulaman was in better condition than today ...the good old era ...King Zahir Sha and queen Homaria ...They even had a mother’s day too .We flew an Ariana B727.Wonderful souvenirs !
    Thanks for sharing this video ...captivating to watch . Yes a beautiful country indeed with a lot of suffering. Merci beaucoup .

    • @odayobalthazar
      @odayobalthazar 4 роки тому +1

      @Dieter Herrmann I ‘ll read it with the greatest interest.Thank so much for this fascinating testimony .As we are confined
      I.ve got plenty of time . Merci beaucoup .Cordialement .

    • @fzcruiser
      @fzcruiser 4 роки тому +1

      U were alive in 1968?
      WOW .
      How was life back then?
      Just curious..how old are u?
      And how are u still alive ?
      Are u a B O O M E R..?
      Just a curious 12yr old
      Sorry if anything offended u in any possible way

    • @FashionFreakZ
      @FashionFreakZ 4 роки тому +1

      @@fzcruiser your father or grandfather would all have been alive at that time. It's natural buddy😅

    • @mworld3653
      @mworld3653 4 роки тому +5

      @@fzcruiser it’s 1968 and not 1668 🤣

    • @EUROSPORTS4TECH
      @EUROSPORTS4TECH 4 роки тому +1

      Love you I love France from Pakistan 🇵🇰 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🗼

  • @cbr380
    @cbr380 4 роки тому +19

    I really like that you don't just fly business and first class, you also try economy and that's what most of us fly in ! Your channel is amazing !

  • @peanutquirin8188
    @peanutquirin8188 4 роки тому +164

    I love open minded people like you - spread your experience!

  • @JoChadwick
    @JoChadwick 3 роки тому +16

    Really nice to see Kabul looking beautiful and peaceful when you were there. I hope the lovely people of Kabul and Afghanistan find peace in their beautiful country again. The images were wonderful of the country as you were flying over the mountains, and it was great you had a subscriber to your channel sitting with you and sharing his story too .. really liked this one Josh, well done :)

  • @lahgmanalingar5967
    @lahgmanalingar5967 4 роки тому +91

    I am from Afghanistan and I always watch aviation videos and i am subscribed to many travelling UA-camrs and one thing i always wanted was to see someone to fly to Afghanistan and review it. So i just want to say thank you so much.

    • @nemamodgeddi5338
      @nemamodgeddi5338 3 роки тому +1

      Glad you got your wish.

    • @selfhelp69
      @selfhelp69 3 роки тому

      the terrain is amazing.

    • @At-Least
      @At-Least Рік тому

      Hi. I wanna go to Cabul to smoke heroin, can you tell me about this brige in the city?

  • @shelleyj1780
    @shelleyj1780 3 роки тому +35

    If I flew in planes as much as josh I would have to be on anti anxiety meds.

  • @danho4761
    @danho4761 4 роки тому +491

    when catering in the national airline of a war torn country is better than an airline in one of the world's largest economies (US)

    • @MM-qh9yh
      @MM-qh9yh 4 роки тому +10

      No matter what some people always complain.

    • @nextup123
      @nextup123 4 роки тому +8

      But that’s all there is. Old plane, no in-flight entertainment on an international flight and obviously worst crew. This is one step forward two steps back.

    • @Soundwave-F7Z
      @Soundwave-F7Z 4 роки тому +15

      It’s like the corruption of state of California. The 5th largest economy, but the worst rated schools in the nation, everything is overpriced, you pay almost twice as much for power and utility then the national average and we have power outages all the time, and the water is borderline poisonous, you pay higher taxes than all states and the list goes on...

    • @eldorado1244
      @eldorado1244 4 роки тому +9

      @@Soundwave-F7Z if you live there may l suggest you move to Texas...👍👍👍👍

    • @diogoluis6179
      @diogoluis6179 4 роки тому +1

      Both US and Afghanistan are on war.

  • @muhammadhariszahid5406
    @muhammadhariszahid5406 4 роки тому +123

    I'm from Pakistan and I pray for the Peace in brother country Afghanistan 🇵🇰❣

    • @enayat127
      @enayat127 4 роки тому +14

      We hate you and your Pakistan because your Dirty guarnoment send to us Terrorism.

    • @zamansyed86
      @zamansyed86 4 роки тому +31

      Enayat Ehsani MR. you mean to say that Afghanistan was like Singapore and its Pakistan fault for what your shit country is today ?? 🤣🤣🤣 growup man !!! You filth of a filthy disgusting country . Your country was always shit and is an absolute shithole .
      P.s if someone is blessing you , please respond politely .

    • @chocolatehere4154
      @chocolatehere4154 4 роки тому +14

      S Z I don’t agree with how this guy responded but actually that’s a fact Pakistan government is behind the war in Afghanistan u can’t deny that even imran Khan said he support terrorism so where is he supporting it??of course afghanistan. Ur government hand r full of innocent afghans blood!!! Plus wash ur mouth then talk about our beautiful country!! And after all we do expect hate from 🇵🇰people who does terrorism in our country this is nothing new!! Inshallah peace is on its way to Afghanistan the heaven on earth 🇦🇫🇦🇫🇦🇫🇦🇫🇦🇫🇦🇫peace!!!!!

    • @zamansyed86
      @zamansyed86 4 роки тому +17

      Princess Bell thats what I am saying you blame Pakistan but do you even know we hosted 4 million people from your country as refugees when India denied taking you people as refugees after Soviet war . Are you aware of it ?????? 4 million people is a big big number and now you people say Pakistan is doing terrorism there . Please sister get your facts right . If Pakistan was this bad we would never have hosted you people for decades in our country putting so much pressure on us tax payers . I still remember as a kid that Afghans use to live in a suburb in Karachi and going over there was like getting robbed as you people never use to work which I see here in Australia as well that Afghan refugees are on center link and getting money from Australian govt. So please before pointing out fingers go and read some history about how Pakistan hosted you people when even your beloved India denied excess to you .
      And at last I said in my above message to be polite to people who are wishing blessing on you rather then acting as an illiterate .

    • @afgjoeable
      @afgjoeable 4 роки тому +13

      Spread the word of peace brother to our Pakistan brothers. Allah SWT give us all peace. Ameen

  • @valentinrouquier701
    @valentinrouquier701 4 роки тому +102

    I dont comment videos often, never to say the least and having seen a bunch of yours before, this is to me probably your very best ; it is because it shows a side to such a peculiar country thats desperately needs to be shown; its not just about an airline and thats really great ... very well done, and thank you :))

  • @mkhan1025
    @mkhan1025 4 роки тому +53

    wellcome to Afghanistan the country is improveing all we need is peace.

    • @pawanpoudel1
      @pawanpoudel1 4 роки тому +4

      We're expecting that too! May God bless you

    • @kohedunn
      @kohedunn 3 роки тому

      Its 2021 now , and peace has flown...Joe biden has withdrawn the Americans, and the Prime minister has flown the county..... The taliban have returned along with isis.... America was keeping these monsters at large , too late now ..

  • @rimshapandey6014
    @rimshapandey6014 4 роки тому +673

    Kabul seems to be rich of natural beauty.. May all Afghanistanis live a wonderful and joyous life.. Best wishes🇮🇳

    • @shafiqfaiz1273
      @shafiqfaiz1273 4 роки тому +10

      Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

    • @MrSAYANTAN22
      @MrSAYANTAN22 4 роки тому +16

      Yes may ur nation prosper and spread the smile all over brothers

    • @sumarasaeed2725
      @sumarasaeed2725 4 роки тому +4

      🇦🇫

    • @sumarasaeed2725
      @sumarasaeed2725 4 роки тому +17

      @@69yousuf *pakistan zindabad

    • @MM-qh9yh
      @MM-qh9yh 4 роки тому +32

      @@sumarasaeed2725 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 INDIA IS FATHER OF PAKISTAN. KID

  • @GrahamLaming
    @GrahamLaming 4 роки тому +16

    Thank you! When I was in Kabul in the mid 80s I remember the airport arrival lounge windows being full of bullet holes. There was a stuffed mountain goat in the entrance to passport control, which was also damaged by gunfire. Our aircraft spiralled steeply in to land, firing decoy flares to attract the mujahuddin SA missiles away from us. We had livestock in the cabin and the seats were not bolted down. Was an interesting intro to a beautiful country.

    • @GrahamLaming
      @GrahamLaming 3 роки тому

      @ᖇO ᔕᕼᗩᑎI I was travelling to India from UK and bought an Ariana ticket which routed via Tashkent with a stopover in Kabul.

  • @adammarjanovic
    @adammarjanovic 4 роки тому +342

    I remember the days when Afghanistan was a great country for backpacking (the 70’s). What happened was unfortunate but this video was nice to see

    • @califcamper
      @califcamper 4 роки тому +4

      Wow nice

    • @uchoose3811
      @uchoose3811 4 роки тому +22

      I’m gonna write this straight that the main cause is Pakistan which is the biggest protector of Taliban group, as well as Iran!!
      Sorry people

    • @zizouace4890
      @zizouace4890 4 роки тому +10

      @@uchoose3811 no you ignorant fool. the soviet union destroyed the country. then came the 2 years civil war, which was rather quickly ended by the Afghans. and then came the invaders from the west, which prevented the Afghans to rebuild their country

    • @afgjoeable
      @afgjoeable 4 роки тому +8

      Glade to hear from old school people about my country. My family doctor is 72 years old. He and his wife visited Afghanistan many times during their younger age. I hope one day we can be in peace and people can stop the sufferings.

    • @afgjoeable
      @afgjoeable 4 роки тому +1

      @@denisprimeau5111 "Should get dead"?!?! Be clear what you want to say

  • @dritanangoni333
    @dritanangoni333 3 роки тому +11

    i see this video now,after what`s happening in Afghanistan!

  • @shuntintam5244
    @shuntintam5244 4 роки тому +164

    The scenery at the beginning looks glorious, really hope more people could enjoy peace and prosperity on this land. Thank you so much Josh for this amazing video:D

  • @englishmadcow7461
    @englishmadcow7461 3 роки тому +5

    My heart is breaking for all those in Afghanistan. Thank you for posting!

  • @teresam627
    @teresam627 4 роки тому +150

    I think this was your best video ever :) greetings from Germany

    • @brilliantbutblue
      @brilliantbutblue 4 роки тому +1

      Teresa M: Agreed!

    • @masoudsadiqi344
      @masoudsadiqi344 4 роки тому +2

      Schönheit von Afghanistan man muss persönlich erleben

    • @polarbear8438
      @polarbear8438 4 роки тому

      @@masoudsadiqi344 ähm okk

    • @A3Timo
      @A3Timo 3 роки тому

      @@masoudsadiqi344 Das glaube ich sofort. Eines tages wenn es sicher ist werde ich sicher dort hin fahren und es mit eigenen Augen sehen.

  • @megacheeseheadmegacheesehe2889
    @megacheeseheadmegacheesehe2889 3 роки тому +12

    I bet your view of Afghanistan today would be much different than a few short years ago. Cheers! I await your new review.

  • @dianeschroeder3980
    @dianeschroeder3980 4 роки тому +180

    Wow Josh, I wasn’t expecting a documentary about Afghanistan, but this was truly probably your best video ever. You really outdid yourself this time. I could really feel you gave it your whole heart. Thanks so much for sharing this fascinating trip with all of us❤️👍✈️

    • @turkishcanadian1453
      @turkishcanadian1453 3 роки тому +1

      🤗🇵🇰💕🇦🇫🤗... I'm Pakistani pathan... Afghan people are so friendly... I have afghan female friends in college🤗... I start feeling hungry when afghan guy get his meal twice at plane😜🤭🤗🇵🇰🇦🇫

    • @gstevens6948
      @gstevens6948 3 роки тому

      👏 👏 👏

  • @neilnelson7603
    @neilnelson7603 3 роки тому +2

    I love the guy next to you also being part of the video whenever you start to talking to yourself.

  • @jamessullivan9459
    @jamessullivan9459 4 роки тому +270

    ...and Sam Chui dresses up as a Panda on Sichuan Airlines. Thanks for the meaningful content!

    • @stoehrcov
      @stoehrcov 4 роки тому +49

      Sam is overrated

    • @MikoyanGurevichMiG21
      @MikoyanGurevichMiG21 4 роки тому +27

      The only time Sam Chui's videos were interesting when he travels on obscure airlines and old aircraft, like the Air Koryo and Iranian Airline videos and the recent video of him flying on a 747SP and that Flying Eye Clinic one.

    • @kechieslayeraa6919
      @kechieslayeraa6919 4 роки тому +1

      Jimmy c it doesn’t all have to be high quality and serious

    • @alishahidzada9695
      @alishahidzada9695 4 роки тому +8

      Sam Chui is the best plane reviewer

    • @flyinghow
      @flyinghow 4 роки тому +8

      @@stoehrcov AGREED, and full of himself! I expect him to be up for an Oscar any day now lol.

  • @Kotchilla
    @Kotchilla 3 роки тому +11

    Watching your video and feeling so sad, that you might won't be able to do a flight like this again.

  • @Nubianette
    @Nubianette 4 роки тому +73

    I can’t wait for Afghanistan to become more peaceful! I’ve been able to see a friend’s family pictures from the 60’s. Certain parts of Kabul could be anywhere in the West. My friend’s gorgeous mom was in a miniskirt. Shocking what has happened to the country. But, the people are wonderful. I also love Afghan food. 😊

    • @anisulislam7220
      @anisulislam7220 4 роки тому +2

      Nubianette Afghan was had of its time for sure but its unfortunate what happened to this beautiful country and to other community like buddies and Jews people. Those were golden days of Afghan

    • @anisulislam7220
      @anisulislam7220 4 роки тому

      zizou ace I'm talking about before islam fully came to Afghan this two communist used to be there but yes Jews numbers were very low compared to Buddhist but when Islam came many converted to Islam in some cases forcefully and other left that region.

    • @hydrohomie2671
      @hydrohomie2671 4 роки тому +1

      @@anisulislam7220
      Most of the religion before islam in Afghanistan was zardashti or worshiping the fire and other was bhudism that still excited till the beginning of 20th century at a place called noristan and at that time it used to be named kafiristan (the land of non Muslims.

    • @TienTran-pc6mm
      @TienTran-pc6mm 4 роки тому +3

      Mini skirt is very important it shows that your a civilised??? Isn’t that right pffft

    • @MSCH1954
      @MSCH1954 4 роки тому

      You are right. In 60's and 70's Kabul and northern cities were very peaceful and great tourist places.

  • @maihandarya4681
    @maihandarya4681 4 роки тому +5

    What a nice video - heart touching. It really made me cry 😥 thank you so much for visiting my homeland 🙏 I have been living in UK for the last 22 years and I thank UK government for that. But there isnt a single day that I haven't thought about going back home. The day that we feel our life will be safe in there we will go back home. Nothing and no where compares with your own home and people. Love you very much Afghanistan 😥❤

  • @niamatbahram4113
    @niamatbahram4113 4 роки тому +21

    Oh my God❤ I was so desperately waiting to your this video.. I Love My Country Afghanistan😍😍❤❤❤🇦🇫🇦🇫🇦🇫.. Thank you so much for visiting Afghanistan !!

  • @lighthousefd8122
    @lighthousefd8122 4 роки тому +26

    I don't know why I cried when I watched you eating that Afghan briyani.

  • @stroop43
    @stroop43 4 роки тому +14

    Hi Josh ,
    I flew with Ariana in 1991 from London to Delhi , was cheapest option at that time ,
    London to Prague,Prague to Kabul, Kabul to Delhi , on return leg we stopped in Tashkent and Moscow which was a very long journey, I’ll never forget getting off the plane in Kabul and seeing those magical mountains stunning! Think the aircraft used back then were old tupolevs can’t remember what the cuisine was though,Great trip report sir , brought back many memories for me 👍

    • @שהרבכהן
      @שהרבכהן 4 роки тому

      Interflug?

    • @Mu5tyLaghmani
      @Mu5tyLaghmani 4 роки тому

      Pakistan🇵🇰is the biggest obstacle in the stability and development of Afghanistan that's why Pakistan harbours non state actors like the following:
      Pakistan is a safe haven for terrorist groups like -
      Al-Qaeda
      Lashkar-e-Omar
      Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)
      Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)
      Sipah-e-Sahaba
      Jaish ul-Adl
      Al Badr Mujahideen
      Harkat ul Mujahideen
      ISIS-KP (ISIS Khyber Pakhtunkhwa)
      Haqqani Network

  • @paarthsawant9882
    @paarthsawant9882 3 роки тому +13

    "Like" if you are here after Taliban took over Afghanistan

  • @siddasgupta679
    @siddasgupta679 4 роки тому +31

    Thanks for reminding how tough life can be. As a third worlder myself, I would like to remind you Josh that Kabul used to be a glorious city decades ago under the Afghan King. It is the fighting of Muslim factions followed by the Soviet invasion that started their downfall. Every nation should take care of their own people. It is not the job of western nations to take care of the world. Kabul can be wonderful again; only if the Afghans want it that way.

  • @alexbloddrunk1875
    @alexbloddrunk1875 4 роки тому +32

    I’d love to visit Afghanistan, cheers from Mexico 🇲🇽

    • @legendmusic6606
      @legendmusic6606 4 роки тому +2

      Alex blooddrunk get lost

    • @noornoori6456
      @noornoori6456 4 роки тому +3

      Alex always welcome to Afghanistan we love and respect visitor from all around the world thanks for watching ❤

  • @benjaminzeev3272
    @benjaminzeev3272 4 роки тому +98

    my ancestors are afghan Jews from Herat who moved to israel in 1930s . I am really hoping to visit where my great grandparents are buried

    • @chashmtala6435
      @chashmtala6435 4 роки тому +5

      I am from Herat) Let's be friends if you do not mind it?)

    • @3eeemeee
      @3eeemeee 4 роки тому +16

      Benjamin Ze'ev No such thing as Israel mate .. get your facts corrected about Palestine

    • @i_am_max007
      @i_am_max007 4 роки тому +9

      U are always welcome love to host our afghan Jews and really wanna meet them one day!!!!

    • @joyceanthony9526
      @joyceanthony9526 4 роки тому +7

      God bless the Jewish people!

    • @joyceanthony9526
      @joyceanthony9526 4 роки тому +6

      3eeemeee Israel belongs to the Jews. God said so. Stop worshipping Satan

  • @khalidakhursand3256
    @khalidakhursand3256 4 роки тому +4

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience about beautiful country of Afghanistan and my beloved Kabul jan❤️ The natural beauty and warm hospitality melted my heart. I can also see the development and constructions that give me hope for a better future. People of Afghanistan suffered a lot from this war. Hopefully we have a permanent peace in Afghanistan 🇦🇫 with help of our best friends that we will never forget.

  • @explorewithme4121
    @explorewithme4121 4 роки тому +25

    There are more than 200+ passwngers in this air line, everyone's life is important for their self
    anyway Welcome to Afghanistan

    • @brianevans656
      @brianevans656 4 роки тому

      The Boeing 737-400 has a maximum passenger capacity of 188 passengers. This particular version actually carried less than 188 passengers. BTW, an "airline" is a company, like a shipping line, differing from an "airliner", which is an aircraft.

  • @RocasThePenguin
    @RocasThePenguin 4 роки тому +4

    Great job man. Lovely to see such countries being showcased from somehow who demonstrates understanding and intellect about the area of the situation.

  • @michaelafalck1345
    @michaelafalck1345 4 роки тому +5

    Thank you so much for giving us an Impression of Kabul and taking us along on an airline that most of us will never fly. I really like that you go very often out of the box by taking exotic airlines which we even don‘t know.

  • @millionmiler2204
    @millionmiler2204 4 роки тому +10

    Great video Josh! As a regular business traveller, I have been to Kabul many times and I can say it’s beautiful with extremely friendly people. The food is great. Your video is a great eye opener for many as well as those avid aviation geeks. Shame you could not be on the A310 as that would have been a good review!

  • @hajiislam1708
    @hajiislam1708 4 роки тому +14

    My homeland and my heart Afghanistan i hope one day we could have the chance to show the world who we are

  • @AgentPaladin-ch5oj
    @AgentPaladin-ch5oj 4 роки тому +6

    Thanks so much Josh! I really didnt know what AFG was like! Totally an adventure of a lifetime!

  • @shkonaderi3173
    @shkonaderi3173 4 роки тому +12

    Make me cry 😢 when i see my homeland, i miss u my lovely country🇦🇫♥️

    • @mfarzad777
      @mfarzad777 4 роки тому +1

      Shko Naderi گو‌ خوردی

    • @daveholt2962
      @daveholt2962 4 роки тому +2

      Go back to it then. Take your family and friends also.

    • @user-qv4jr8ld3d
      @user-qv4jr8ld3d 4 роки тому +4

      Dave Holt stfu rat

    • @umiedairkin1376
      @umiedairkin1376 4 роки тому +5

      @@daveholt2962 there must be a good reason for this person to leave their homeland otherwise they would have stayed because Afghanistan is a beautiful country. I hope next time you think before you comment some mean stuff because that was really disrespectful of you.

    • @daveholt2962
      @daveholt2962 4 роки тому

      @Mehran Azad Stay in your beautiful country and fight for it, like we did.

  • @georgbeyer644
    @georgbeyer644 4 роки тому +52

    I am already impressed how the infrastructure in this country has noticeably improved. It is a massive difference compared to my time when I was with the German Armed Forces and got a lot of information from this country besides I find it totally funny that you are on a flight from Afghanistan in Turkey Find someone with whom you can talk in German a fun moment.
    Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland 😊😊😊

    • @Horizon301.
      @Horizon301. 4 роки тому +2

      Might be the case that it was developed by foreign nations.

    • @zizouace4890
      @zizouace4890 4 роки тому

      nothing has improved though. Afghan regime is still one of the most corrupt regimes and only care about their Power. the country is still the poorest of asia. that's one reason why the people there support the taliban and why the taliban are winning the war.

    • @KhanJan-es4he
      @KhanJan-es4he 4 роки тому

      Vielen Dank
      🇦🇫❤❤

    • @KhanJan-es4he
      @KhanJan-es4he 4 роки тому

      Vielen Dank
      🇦🇫❤❤

  • @shkonaderi3173
    @shkonaderi3173 4 роки тому +19

    Ooo my lovely country i miss u kabul jan♥️👑🇦🇫❤️. Proud of being Afghan

    • @legendpsycho4341
      @legendpsycho4341 4 роки тому +2

      So go back to kabul

    • @polarbear8438
      @polarbear8438 4 роки тому +1

      Afghans are awkward in publicity

    • @polarbear8438
      @polarbear8438 4 роки тому +1

      Like u

    • @bwb4416
      @bwb4416 4 роки тому +1

      Shko Naderi is filming allowed or did he do it secretly?

    • @nemamodgeddi5338
      @nemamodgeddi5338 3 роки тому

      @@legendpsycho4341 Why does he/she need to go back?

  • @craigwillis3372
    @craigwillis3372 4 роки тому +14

    Great stuff Josh. Probably not my carrier of choice however your review highlights the fact that some airlines in places like this actually operate good flights with service and especially in your case most excellent food...who would have thought. Who needs in flight entertainment with the views from the window!! Well done mate !! Your a braver man than I Gungha Din !!!

  • @Unit13FREMSLT
    @Unit13FREMSLT 2 роки тому +3

    The aircraft shadow coming into alignment with the landing was a cool sight.

  • @nikolpavelcikova
    @nikolpavelcikova 4 роки тому +53

    IMO one of the most interesting trip reports I've ever seen. Greetings from Prague 😉

    • @simpleboy3027
      @simpleboy3027 4 роки тому

      👍

    • @MM-qh9yh
      @MM-qh9yh 4 роки тому

      How is cheque? Is it ok to visit for Indian?

    • @noornoori6456
      @noornoori6456 4 роки тому +1

      Hi Nikol i love Prague, I love to visit there I'm British Afghan need friends from there :)

  • @helloworlddon
    @helloworlddon 4 роки тому +5

    Fascinating look into a world i probably will never see. Thank you for that Josh!

  • @paulmilde9188
    @paulmilde9188 4 роки тому +20

    Josh that guy next to you on the flight from Kabul looks like he wanted to move seats!

  • @maleekhussainali3685
    @maleekhussainali3685 4 роки тому +16

    Kabul is one of the most misunderstood cities in the world. I have many afghan friends here in Pakistan. Love you guys 🇦🇫🇵🇰

  • @dennistitley3788
    @dennistitley3788 3 роки тому +3

    Bravo on a heartfelt review of the city of Kabul in addition to the review of the airline and the flight. Thank you for humanizing this city and brushing away some of the overly negative pre-conceptions. The city is characterized by the people who live in it and you gave them a well-deserved thumbs up. I, in turn give you a thumbs up.

  • @oliverqueen5883
    @oliverqueen5883 3 роки тому +5

    Funny how this is trending again now of all times 🤣

  • @zahirahmadzai4610
    @zahirahmadzai4610 4 роки тому +102

    Im wearing that dresses here in london its not a taliban dresses its afghan dresses, thanks.

    • @pommiebears
      @pommiebears 4 роки тому +17

      Zahir Ahmadzai wear something else. Why are you wearing Afghan dress in England?? Lol. Put some jeans on....😀

    • @hasa63-f8i
      @hasa63-f8i 4 роки тому +27

      Pommie bears stop being rude let him wear whatever you want

    • @timmyboyproductions3947
      @timmyboyproductions3947 4 роки тому +23

      Don’t worry the men wear skirts where I live - Scotland:-)

    • @aestheticsbyjasmine940
      @aestheticsbyjasmine940 4 роки тому +2

      Timmy Boy Productions 😍❤️

    • @pommiebears
      @pommiebears 4 роки тому +3

      Hidayat Rehimi I wasn’t being rude! Wow...are you that sensitive? I was just asking why he was wearing it. Stop being so touchy. It’s people like you who don’t give others enough agency to speak up for themselves if I’ve offended them. I was being honest. It’s cold in England.

  • @nawidanwar8749
    @nawidanwar8749 4 роки тому

    Very nice video and I enjoyed watching it, back in 1970 I was working for Ariana airlines as a technician and everything was totally different including Ariana.

  • @qjb75
    @qjb75 4 роки тому +6

    What an awesome vlog Josh! I watch all your reviews and I must say this was very well put together from the start to finish with a very personal human touch. Loved having an insight into Afghan life and an airline I may never get to travel on. Well done!

  • @kristinekhan8465
    @kristinekhan8465 3 роки тому +4

    Very humble people

  • @JetsonRING
    @JetsonRING 4 роки тому +7

    Got lucky with the airplane shadow on takeoff from Herat, great shot!

  • @HeijiFlying
    @HeijiFlying 4 роки тому +3

    Omg I just LOVE how positive you always are

  • @AnneMB955
    @AnneMB955 4 роки тому +6

    Really enjoyed this vid! It was from the heart and so positive. What an amazing experience. Will never get to fly in that part of the world so thanks so much for your view of flying from Afghanistan.

  • @whukriede
    @whukriede 4 роки тому +1

    Yeah that was great, so much to learn and appreciate! You are the good boy! UA-cam excellence!

  • @waytoomanysquids614
    @waytoomanysquids614 4 роки тому +60

    20:10 Das erste mal das ich ihn deutsch sprechen höre

    • @brawlkiller10
      @brawlkiller10 4 роки тому +4

      Ich glaub er ist deutsche

    • @waytoomanysquids614
      @waytoomanysquids614 4 роки тому +2

      Yaser Ist er auch

    • @sierraecho8874
      @sierraecho8874 4 роки тому +3

      I think Josh has mixed blood, he never speaks about it, I kann only know from his accent... Daumen hoch, Josh! Schönen guten Samstag euch allen!

    • @telly64
      @telly64 4 роки тому +4

      Hier spricht er auch Deutsch, sogar "nativ" ;-)
      ua-cam.com/video/BuYhkspdr_M/v-deo.html

    • @sierraecho8874
      @sierraecho8874 4 роки тому

      Frank Peter Kores, Ach so, sehr gute accent!

  • @AbbasAli-tc4ub
    @AbbasAli-tc4ub 4 роки тому +9

    Love from PAKISTAN for our Afghans brothers💖💖

    • @Mu5tyLaghmani
      @Mu5tyLaghmani 4 роки тому +2

      🇵🇰Pakistan
      interfered in
      🇦🇫Afghanistan🇦🇫 in 1973 before soviets invaded in 1979-89 so president Imran Khar is lier watch for yourself.
      ua-cam.com/video/jvqJFu0-HGM/v-deo.html
      ua-cam.com/video/CoxlEw0A5iM/v-deo.html
      www.dawn.com/news/1453065
      The ghosts of Afghanistan - tribune.com.pk/story/2109495/6-the-ghosts-of-afghanistan/?amp=1
      Pakistan is the biggest obstacle in the stability and development of my home land Afghanistan that's why Pakistan harbours non state actors like the following:
      Pakistan is a safe haven for terrorist groups like -
      Al-Qaeda
      Lashkar-e-Omar
      Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)
      Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)
      Sipah-e-Sahaba
      Jaish ul-Adl
      Al Badr Mujahideen
      Harkat ul Mujahideen
      ISIS-KP (ISIS Khyber Pakhtunkhwa)
      Haqqani Network

    • @sobansohail1320
      @sobansohail1320 4 роки тому

      @@Mu5tyLaghmani ir soooo deluded 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣loooooool Afghanistan is fulll of terrorism sooo 🖕🖕🖕🖕and go to😴😴

    • @nemamodgeddi5338
      @nemamodgeddi5338 3 роки тому +2

      @@sobansohail1320 You are rude.

    • @nemamodgeddi5338
      @nemamodgeddi5338 3 роки тому

      @@Mu5tyLaghmani Thanks for this.

    • @sobansohail1320
      @sobansohail1320 3 роки тому

      @@nemamodgeddi5338 im rude nd wt bout him u shmuck

  • @nywaterny
    @nywaterny 4 роки тому +18

    And there are still airplanes in the US just as old, no entertainment, as rude and NO meals, even in 1st class... Back only in 2010, you'd be lucky to get a new bird, with any entertainment, and still rude. Nicely done Josh.

  • @muhammadrafiqueadam7427
    @muhammadrafiqueadam7427 3 роки тому

    Wonderful man.
    I liked the other video showing the very first ladie flying *Kam air*. That was nice to know.

  • @abuhuraira3685
    @abuhuraira3685 4 роки тому +33

    In the end nothing we do or say in this lifetime as much as the way we have loved one another

  • @400collector
    @400collector 4 роки тому +1

    Oh my, it's hilarious how your subscriber's seatmate keep staring at the camera at around 14:00!!
    Thank God there are people like you to do reviews like this one! It's such an unique experience and I really enjoy your honest approach on the trip's subjects. Congrats Josh, it's pleasing to watch your videos.
    I just left another channel in which the youtuber always have a complaint about something and is very obnoxious about his expensive trips, cameras and other stuff - things you just don't do.
    I believe your channel has become my favorite when it comes to flight reviews!! Keep up with the good work my friend.
    Cheers from Brazil.

  • @Avionicx
    @Avionicx 4 роки тому +48

    "Why I look like the Taliban"
    LMFAO
    For people saying im disrespectful, 1:02

    • @N00024639
      @N00024639 4 роки тому +3

      Taliban doesnt not look like that! Thats the look of northern alliance who fought the taliban.

    • @Avionicx
      @Avionicx 4 роки тому

      @@N00024639 watch from 1:03 he literally says that

    • @donderstraaltje1766
      @donderstraaltje1766 4 роки тому

      Avionic7779x what is wrong with that🤦🏿‍♂️

    • @ArsalanAFG-fo1yx
      @ArsalanAFG-fo1yx 4 роки тому

      @@Avionicx yh he said it perhaps he didn't knew. but what he's dressing is as those who fought against Taliban

    • @Avionicx
      @Avionicx 4 роки тому

      @@ArsalanAFG-fo1yx i know. Its just a joke. Not all westerners think all Afghans are taliban members. Its a small joke

  • @55jhjhjkjk
    @55jhjhjkjk 4 роки тому +1

    wow, i liked this video so much! Josh it's great to look at you and listen to you, i love the way you experience the things around you!

  • @joopbreuer9113
    @joopbreuer9113 4 роки тому +31

    Love your remarks at the beginning, about how privileged we are, and the refugees, right wing parties etc..straight from my heart

    • @brilliantbutblue
      @brilliantbutblue 4 роки тому

      joop breuer: Agreed👍

    • @trentgilliam5192
      @trentgilliam5192 4 роки тому +9

      Nothing wrong with legal immigration. I support it wholeheartedly. As a frequent international traveler, I’ve found EVERY country has immigration laws, not just right wing nations.

    • @siddasgupta679
      @siddasgupta679 4 роки тому +5

      It’s not the job of Europe and the USA to take care of the world. Every nation and every parent has that responsibility. Honestly I’m amazed that a poor country like India helps take care of Afghan and Tibetan refugees. Good show India.

    • @bettyblack2781
      @bettyblack2781 4 роки тому +4

      Left wing parties are no better either so I will have to disagree with Cahill, Britain had a left wing party the Labour party. They lied to the people and went against their will when the Brother population wanted no part in the war.

    • @timmi2198
      @timmi2198 4 роки тому

      Europe (the UK) and the US have played a good part in the predacament those people find themselves in

  • @hamed832
    @hamed832 4 роки тому +6

    Thanks josh for your good trips my beautiful country. Welcome back to Afghanistan-:)

  • @TheNatureDiva
    @TheNatureDiva 4 роки тому +4

    love your journey in Afghanistan, love your views and love to see you support the country! Amazing

  • @hankei8133
    @hankei8133 4 роки тому +1

    Correction: “that style is not Taliban”. Pakol and handkerchief is Traditional Afghan style. It was also used by Mujahideen in the 80s. Taliban usually have black or white Turban, which is also different from Traditional Afghan Turban. Traditional turban have strips-black strip in white turban, white strip in Black Turban.
    I sometime wear Pakol with Handkerchief in Tokyo not because I want people recognize Taliban style but I want people to see Afghan style.

  • @AlexS0700
    @AlexS0700 4 роки тому +38

    wow, I thought Afghanistan was still an active war zone. I had no idea they had a functioning airport, a national carrier or that Emirates lands there

    • @maiwandzerghune9532
      @maiwandzerghune9532 4 роки тому +1

      Alex S they have been landing in kabul for a long time now more then 5 years

    • @khamal33udin
      @khamal33udin 4 роки тому +2

      I think that airport is guarded by national army, and national airforce

    • @topgeardel
      @topgeardel 4 роки тому +1

      Gee, do you think it might be b/c of the 18 year involvement of the US in the country? The fact that it still remains a sh*thole doesn't say much.

    • @AfG_313
      @AfG_313 4 роки тому +4

      Alex S yes bro please don’t listen to main media news. I live in San Francisco and have the privilege going to my home country ever year. Some parts look like America honestly. Also, there’s the ghetto area just like America.

    • @AfG_313
      @AfG_313 4 роки тому

      topgeardel cmon keyboard warrior don’t get beat up

  • @claudiocarbone2225
    @claudiocarbone2225 3 роки тому

    Amazing video you got a new subscriber love from Italy! I wish all the best for afghan people

  • @youssefakel5046
    @youssefakel5046 4 роки тому +5

    hey josh just wanted to let u know that I love your videos and keep doing what ur doing man!!!

  • @drmunawar5435
    @drmunawar5435 2 роки тому

    Love you Josh for better understanding the refugee problems, U really are a kind hearted person pal.. Keep Smiling as always 🌈

  • @binneystreet
    @binneystreet 4 роки тому +5

    a fantastic video! And great to hear your fellow passenger's success story! It really added a wonderful, heartwarming touch to your report. I don't know how calm I would be flying on a plane banned from European airspace! Kudos to you for flying where most of us would not dare go! Really interesting...thank you!

  • @susankelly5695
    @susankelly5695 4 роки тому

    Thks Josh, thoroughly enjoyed 'my flight', probably will never get over there, however I do enjoy these sorts of what I call eye-openers because we just don't expect things to be as seen, take care XXX

  • @afghanistan941
    @afghanistan941 4 роки тому +11

    That’s my favorite airline I always travel with kamair and Ariana airlines welcome to Kabul tho

  • @kimbakiki
    @kimbakiki 3 роки тому

    Fantastic review & great to see you arrived safely!

  • @hammrtim1
    @hammrtim1 4 роки тому +10

    That engine looks like it's on its last legs

  • @nafeekarim2780
    @nafeekarim2780 4 роки тому +1

    josh cahill and sam chui you two are the best trip reporters on youtube

  • @kennedyjackson3382
    @kennedyjackson3382 4 роки тому +23

    Risking life taking afghan airlines - risk was a flock of birds.

  • @theimpossibledude
    @theimpossibledude 9 місяців тому

    Hosh, youre not just a journalist, youre a ci ematographer, the intro shots for this was just stunning!

  • @careygrant8697
    @careygrant8697 4 роки тому +6

    Wow. Just wow. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟. This was a really thought-provoking video.

  • @siddiquejafar6674
    @siddiquejafar6674 4 роки тому +1

    I was lucky to visit Kabul first time when it was opened to outsiders but no commercials airlines were not flying. I was able to take UN flight from Islamabad to Kabul. The terminal was the old one with few wholes in the walls. Almost no facilities available but security was not much of an issue. Kabul was almost empty with only very few vehicles plying in the roads. Hardly any accommodations were available. After this visit I had few frequent visit to Kabul and also Mazhar e sharief. The country is so beautiful and the common people are so good and hospitable. Afghanistan is a very beautiful country with good decent people.
    I wish the common people can step into a nice prosperous peaceful Afghanistan one day, they certainly deserves.

  • @MOMERH
    @MOMERH 4 роки тому +15

    Welcome to our country Afghanistan🇦🇫, I hope you enjoyed on there, thanks to visit Afghanistan, love you bro ❤😍

  • @swheels7970
    @swheels7970 4 роки тому +8

    Thank you for bringing this to us Josh. We rarely, if ever, in the United States, get to see footage from countries like Afghanistan that appear free from editing that aims to achieve some political point of view (aka nice way of saying propaganda machine). I can only hope that one day within my lifetime I can feel safe enough to visit this area of the world, so I cannot thank you enough.

  • @mohammadraza848
    @mohammadraza848 3 роки тому +1

    That was a very beutiful introduction by you, glad people think this way

  • @nycflyertravel
    @nycflyertravel 4 роки тому +6

    I love these unique trio reports! Too bad the crew were so bad, but at least you had some amazing views!

  • @jeffreyhodge5564
    @jeffreyhodge5564 4 роки тому

    A beautiful land with so much potential ,,it’s people striving to make sense of it all ,hospitable ,friendly and kind ,so wanting to move on ,wanting to take its place in the world ,blessings of peace on this land.

  • @recacw
    @recacw 3 роки тому +7

    This aged well

  • @AfghanWanderers
    @AfghanWanderers 4 роки тому +1

    And I’m afghan and I live in this contry and it’s peace ppl here are super chill

  • @mustafa2309
    @mustafa2309 4 роки тому +14

    I hope you enjoyed in my dear Afghanistan✌🇦🇫❤

  • @jcbaily5559
    @jcbaily5559 3 роки тому +2

    I am new to your site and look forward to seeing all your vlogs. I got to travel internationally for many years but I am afraid my travelling days are just about over with so I look forward to seeing your journey. You play interesting background music which always adds to the pleasure of watching a travel vlog. All the Boeing 737's seems to be workhorses and continue to fly for many years. I was surprised when you said that the aircraft you were on was no longer allowed to fly in Europe due to its age. Hopefully, the maintenance on that plane is top-notch to keep it flying safely. Did they serve any alcohol on that flight? I look forward to the next vlog....thanks!

  • @TheRealMarkyPizzle
    @TheRealMarkyPizzle 4 роки тому +10

    Another great review Josh. Flying over the mountains after takeoff reminded me a bit like landing into taiyuan in northern China at sunset definately a flight i woyl recommend. The in flight magazine looked intriguing and the food delicious. Its always great meeting people whilst flying. By the way i especially loved your choice of music for this review Josh

    • @brilliantbutblue
      @brilliantbutblue 4 роки тому

      Mark Pons: The music set the mood for this video. Very well done and the views absolutely breathtakingly gorgeous.

  • @juliecasey5196
    @juliecasey5196 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing this one yes we forget how privileged we are when we have everything at our fingertips.

  • @bajanqueen7272
    @bajanqueen7272 4 роки тому +14

    Josh
    You are a very brave man!! Thanks for this video.
    There is something to be said of the old planes. You have to talk with your fellow passengers. You can meet some interesting people and make new friends. Instead of staying in your personal space staring at a screen, losing the human touch.

    • @omidafghano383
      @omidafghano383 4 роки тому

      U can do this too wat dose he did cute princess.