@@AlonsoRules It's interesting how you managed to dismiss countries from an entire continent based on such a narrow perspective. Im sure the taxi driver could teach you a thing or two about the beauty,diversity & HUMANITY you’re missing out on.
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As a mauritanian, this doesn't surprise me because of corruption that our management has in all our institutions in both private and public sectors, I hope that in the near future we can overcome this issues and become a developed nation.
As a Mauritanian, I would like to deeply apologize for your experience but sadly, it does not surprise me. However, our flights are getting better and better thankfully, and I hope that if you come back to us in a few years, you will have much better treatment. Thank you kind sir
What a time! I mean the lady that just slapped her stuff on your table like it was normal is just insanity. I busted out laughing but also was just so shocked and she didn’t even say anything, just all in your personal space like what!?🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️. You’re a warrior and an inspiration to all of us Josh😁👏🏾✈️
Its other way around with Air Koryo. Their staff are extremely punctual, polite and disciplined and care about cleanness. This is not only because of their communist system but it's common feature among the nations in East Asia.
Hey Cahill, a fan of yours from Singapore. I really want to mention that how you handled the passenger putting her food on your table to go to the washroom was great. Eventhough I had a good laugh, I loved the fact that you didn't react and handled it really calmly and just taking it as an experience. Great man!
@remmond3769 "Misunderstanding" and "seeing the wrong in black people"? I don't care what color you are, if you behave like this you deserve to be called out on it. How is any of that behavior appropriate or acceptable?
On behalf of Mauritanian citizens, we’re truly sorry for your experience! We recognize that improvements are needed, and our airline is gradually making strides to enhance quality and comfort. Hopefully, if you choose to visit again in the future, your journey will be smooth and completely bug-free. Thank you for your patience and sense of humor along the way!
@@lorrainebennett7528 My skin is crawling just imagining being on that flight! I saw news recently about a mouse jumping out of someone's food on a flight! The things I never thought of!
@@mrsingleb I would not even do it for Money, it's too bloody dangerous, by the way, Josh did not understand why that lady next to him on the plane, was behaving like that, it is because she assumed he was a Christian but he did not get the message.
I wouldn't have eaten that meal. I once was given food contaminated with cockroach shit and was never so sick in my life. I was too ill to go to a doctor (This was in Suva Fiji) so a doctor was brought to me. I was in so much pain with stomach cramps and dehydrated from vomiting and diarrhea until there was nothing left but the terrible cramps. The doctor gave me an injection for the pain and antibiotics. I also got infected mosquito bites all over and couldn't walk so had to hire a wheelchair. I was lucky not to get malaria or dengue fever. When I saw how they used old blunt needles to vaccinate the babies I refused to allow my 3 month old to be vaccinated. She was born in the Suva hospital where the locals called it The House of Death......it was a nightmare experience.
Even without the bugs, I wouldn't have touched the food. Airplane food is infamously cheap, even in rich countries. You can be sure that the quality is dodgy in a poor country's airline. The locals might be able to take it, but not a sensitive western stomach.
I'm sorry you had to go through a troubling birth experience. blunt needle pokes for babies would have been crossing the line for me too, not to sound privileged it just seems like babies should get a fresh needle.
You people are fragile if not fake. If it were me, I wouldn't have fallen sick just because ate food contaminated with cocroach shit. No matter how much contaminated
@@SkarGighas nothing to do with "privileged", everybody has the right to get injected with a clean needle. A used needle can give you infections, all kinds of viruses and bacteria and whatnot... That's the reason western countries even give out fresh needles for free to street junkies, It's to keep them from spreading all that shit to other people.
Absolutely disgusting this airline should be shut down but imagine if this is what a 1st world country’s airline did this, they would be shut down immediately at least this should shed some light on to this disaster of an airline.
I don't think it's uncalled for to say that a Third World country deserves a Third World airline. Far from it being the responsibility of the Third World airline to bring itself up to First World standards, it's up to First Worlders with standards to avoid flying a Third World airline. Josh's role here is as a documentary filmmaker. He's not advocating that anyone fly Air Mauritania, he's documenting the reasons why it should be avoided.
Other things are barely acceptable, by the most liberal definitions. But smoking inside the airplane is absolutely unacceptable in all cases as it’s a major fire safety risk on the lives of all passengers and crews on board.
Greetings Josh. The best part of watching you is how you positively approach even the negatives of travel with a smile. You never seem to take a negative in a negative way.
If Josh feels so strongly that this airline should not have been removed from the EU ban list, he can send the EU authorities this video. Perhaps the EU will reconsider introducing the ban again.
1:09 when the plane it's taxiing to the gate with the strobe lights on... that's already worrying as you can already understand that they don't respect checklists and procedures...
The strobe lights should be turned OFF in the taxiway because the taxi lights are turned ON. The Beacon yes should stay ON as long as the Engine is working
@@kyrillos2231, I wouldn't be surprised if Mauritania Airlines had NO codified standard procedures at all, or if they have some but no one bothers to check if they're being followed.
Airlines in Somalia are banned due to insecurity in the past of the country..but airlines there give the biggest leg space and free meals on short routes and have a good safety record. They think Somalia is in 2011 still
I once took off from Miami with a passenger in the lavatory. It was an American Airlines flight to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and by the way the crew reacted, it was a normal thing on that flight.
If I were Mauritanian I probably wouldn't give a shit about safety, either. It's pretty tough to imagine caring very much about life if you live in a shithole country like that.
From what he describes, smoking on planes and not having any adherence to security standard, the EU should wish to reconsider their decision to remove them from the banning list
My brother was in the Army and spent time in an active war zone where he received danger pay which was tax free. I think you should get it for this flight and some others!!!!!!
@@ivepeters, nope. He flew Emirates from Brissie to the Middle East before boarding a RAAF aircraft. I think even a Herc would be better than this airline!
Regarding your comment about the guy in immigration who refused to speak English,you get the feeling that many of us have transiting through Frankfurt airport where the airport staff refuse to use English and they do that with great unwillingness
@georgehenan853 I was referring to the airport staff although you don't get better treatment from passport control officers. It has to do with the notion of German attitude towards foreigners
Thanks mate - just loved this video and all your videos and am long-term subscriber - thank you for putting your life and welfare at risk to share these experiences - greatly appreciated and always entertaining
Even we Mauritanians often criticize this airline because of the poor quality of its services and the weariness of its air fleet. Thanks for exposing them.
That was enjoyable sir, you seem much more easy-going in this video considering all the irritating things that happened to you. The interior of that plane was falling apart - as you quite accurately pointed out!
I think I would have kept checking myself for bugs and pulled all my clothes off as soon as I got into the hotel. At least the pilots got you there safe. Thanks for taking one for the team. 😂
Hey fellow Mauritanians dont get offended, this guy was able to criticize airlines such as qatar airways or emirates, he just won the airline critic of the year. What he just done to our airline is more of an advertisement 😅 I mean look at the bright side, Mauritania airlines is connecting guinea airport to Dakar 😃🥳
Flew on Air Mauritania as it was in the early 80's, think it was 85 or 86. It was just after the country became an Islamic republic. Was advised in Dakar to buy whiskey as it was no longer available in the country and alcohol was the best currency. The Fokker F28 I flew on was in good condition and the crew very nice. Obviously things have only gone downhill. You're a brave man Mr Cahill
Why do you feel better at the back of the plane? I’m a nervous flyer and always feel better at the front. And honestly this was insanity, you are amazing for enduring this for our entertainment 😂
Interestingly enough Air Mauretanie (predecessor of Mauritania Airlines) was considering to buy two Concorde planes in 1987 to operate the prestigious route to Jeddah (main airport for Mecca pilgrims) from West Africa and from North America with a stopover in Nouakchott. However both Libya and Egypt prohibited supersonic flights above their deserts. So the deal was called off at a quite advanced stage and Air Mauritanie had to pay a substantial penalty.
Thanks for being over there. Hopefully this airline gets that much more of a push to improve, even though the prospect is dire... with full flights they sort of have zero incentive to do so. People on the other hand... improving how they behave goes even slower.
You and I both know full damned well that nothing about this airline will ever change. It's a reflection of the culture of its country, and THAT isn't going anywhere.
Josh, i watch your videos since the first Videos you made from Kabul in like 2018 or 2017 (?) and i now just wanted to say a big Thank you! for going to such rural places, making Videos about the exotic Airlines flying there and showing us whats the reality there. I really appreciate your work, keep it up!
Omg the one thing I cannot deal with is cockroaches. I physically gag thinking about them. I would have dumped my belongings in the airport and gone through everything so I didn’t take anything home🤢
At least you survived the flight, potential food poisoning, rude fellow oassenger, cockcroaches second hand smoke and you took it with a stride brave. Guerrilla flyer!!!
I’m a flight attendant for Conoco Phillips here in anchorage alaska. I think Im going to show this review to the flying team at recurrent training. They won’t believe it… so they just have to see it! Crazy
Wir hatten zum HSC den Präsidenten vom Mauretanien in Hamburg. Zum Abflug wurde er zum Flughafen auf das Vorfeld gelotst und ich habe mich gewundert, warum er mit einem Flugzeug von Saudi-Arabien Airlines nach Berlin fliegt.... Der Saudi war ja nicht mit dabei! Jetzt ist es mir völlig klar!!!
Ich wundere 😂mich immer wieviel Mut du hast in so ein Flugzeug zu steigen. Ich fliege in Europa noch nicht mal mit Ryanair. Aber immer wieder sehr spannend und interessant. Danke Josh 🎉🎉
I often hear people talk about how Africa is the future because of their birth rates and all, but..... seriously.... it takes more than just churning out babies to be part of the modern world and have a working economy.
WTF? You do realise that Africa is a whole continent with many airlines right? Seriously though how do you judge being part of the modern world based on an airline review?
@@NecessaryDramaAddictionNDA again he literally reviewed one country NOT the whole continent. How did the assumption that the whole continent is that bad come about? Then again if you have never lived in an African country how can you judge what you don't know?
@@palesad6510 You think this is the only data point? EVERYTHING I see coming out of Africa my whole life has formed and confirmed my opinion. And it isn't just my subjective opinion. Official stats all say the same thing too. There isn't a single Sub-Saharan country where the average IQ is above 85.
The table lady - what a legend. Josh had space & she had food so the deal was done - actually, it makes sense! It is an adventure and it’s a privilege to fly & watch someone fly these ‘rarer’ airlines.
Which is not surprising - it was one of a tiny list of countries that still de facto practicing slavery. She may very well belong to slave-owning caste (it's a super poor country after all, exceedingly few Mauritanians can afford to do so), which tends to have such insane notion of superiority over other human beings, thus the treatment towards Josh.
The hotel I stayed at in Dakar had rats running around and inside the walls too. At night you could hear them scurrying around. You can imagine what the kitchen is like.
Als Mauretanier bedauere und schäme ich mich für die mangelnde Achtung des Rechts in meinem Land und die Gleichgültigkeit, an die wir gewöhnt sind Ich wünsche Ihnen viel Erfolg auf Ihrer bevorstehenden Reise und dass Sie eines Tages in bester Verfassung in meine Heimat zurückkehren
@@alexandermutune6131 even in my country(Iran) which built this car many people don't use them anymore cause This version of samand is the oldest one I always thought senegal is considered advanced in africa
I must tell you after watching that lady putting the food tray in your place, as if the whole three rows belongs to her and you are sitting there at her mercy, if I had the authority I would any day give you a Nobel prize for peace. Your tolerance is well above par. Love your videos.
Absolutely fascinating. I cant believe that you are doing that for fun. But I enjoy the content a lot. I wonder though Josh - do you think that if you spoke french, you would have a better experience in places like Guinea ?
Josh try Jubba Airways, Dalloo Airlines , Freedom Airlines in Somalia, other channels went to Mogadishu too to try too. There is a airport hotel in the terminal.
I'm sorry Josh, but whenever I see a thumbnail that indicates you've had a terrible flight, I can't click on the video fast enough, is that terrible of me? 😂😂
I remember I took Mauritania airlines once with no seat belt, with hand written boarding pass. However the most shocking moment was when we were taking our luggages by ourselves among all the luggages at the tarmac in Nouakchott Airport I remember I smelled kerosene and people were smoking, it was a scary moment !😮😅
Good to know you’re the ultimate travel expert! I’m sure the diverse experiences and rich culture won’t be missed by all the travelers who actually appreciate them” 😊
I had actually a very nice experience with Mauritania Airlines International back in 2016 on a domestic flight from Nouakchott to Nouadhibou. Was very nice, friendly and speaking good English. So I loved it 😂😍
"I booked 20F, no we don't have that seat, what seat would you like, can I have a window in the back, ok 20F is available 🤣🤣🤦" I love it
Legendary check in experience 😂
@@JoshCahill Hard to believe that your kindness wasn't mixed in with sarcasm after an experience like that one.
Absolutely legendary moment
+1
😂👍
AIR PEACE - "We are the worst airline in Africa"
MAURITANIA AIRLINES - "Hold my cockroach"
BAHAHAHAHAHAHA
😂😂😂😂😂😂
You haven't been on Spirit Airlines..
@@righteousone1with spirit airlines you are guaranteed to get to your destination alive.
@@righteousone1 no bugs on Spirit Air.
Never again will I complain about Ryan Air.
😂😂😂
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You can have food dumped on your lap on ryanair as well, you just have to pay a £10 supplement for this service
@@randommusic4567 loool
😂😂😂😂
Josh and Noel Phillips flying the crap airlines so we don't have to! 😂🤣😂🤣
Hahahahaaha!! True that.
Josh and Noel took all the junk flights that left Sam Chui has no choice but flying all the luxury airlines in first class.😂
Not neol
I am not offended bcs one of your countries probably made that plane with Africa stolen iron
I am sure the airline can buy a better aircraft just as cheap as this one, without the broken bits of this one.
Guinea going straight on the "don't bother" list.
Yes
No disrespect to Africa, but there aren't many countries on the continent that are worth visiting. I'm sure the taxi driver would agree too.
@@AlonsoRulescome to South Africa. We will change your views of the continent. It’s a lovely place
@AlonsoRules have you been to Africa?
@@AlonsoRules It's interesting how you managed to dismiss countries from an entire continent based on such a narrow perspective. Im sure the taxi driver could teach you a thing or two about the beauty,diversity & HUMANITY you’re missing out on.
This is the type of content I subscribed for.
Same here.
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What mileage points does the cockroach have? And does it have lounge access!?
🤣🤣
Probably not, but I bet it has relatives that do.
True! It was quite small...
😂
Not sure about the points, but I am sure they have lounge access
Roaches fly for free 😮
Roach coach
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That's really true, flying for free.
😂😂😂😂😂 right? 😂😂 They've been to more countries than most of the people there!!😂
As a mauritanian, this doesn't surprise me because of corruption that our management has in all our institutions in both private and public sectors, I hope that in the near future we can overcome this issues and become a developed nation.
Yeah blame corruption 🤣🤣. Every place on earth has corruption. We just take pride in our appearance & efficiency. Plus civilized.
I WOULD NOT have eaten that food 😅
Me neither
Looks like a express way to extreme food poisining for sure
i once ate such a shit panini. never ever again, spent 1/2 of a 2 week vacation on the shitter. xD
never!
Bro u dont use bidets after pooping why u wouldnt eat food 😂
As a Mauritanian, I would like to deeply apologize for your experience but sadly, it does not surprise me. However, our flights are getting better and better thankfully, and I hope that if you come back to us in a few years, you will have much better treatment. Thank you kind sir
No bugs on the plane please, I hate cochroaches
It takes time to iron out the bugs
خلي عنك لكذب موريتانيا ترجع لاوراء
@@omarnocha3400where are you from
@@omarnocha3400حقيقة مطلقة، هي دولة متراجعة بكل معني الكلمة
As a Mauritanian this is really embarrassing to watch sorry you had to go through this horrible experience
What a time! I mean the lady that just slapped her stuff on your table like it was normal is just insanity. I busted out laughing but also was just so shocked and she didn’t even say anything, just all in your personal space like what!?🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️. You’re a warrior and an inspiration to all of us Josh😁👏🏾✈️
Sounds like a regular Karen on a Southwest flight 😂
She did say “thank you” in French but nonetheless she was uncivilized.
That ain’t no “lady”
Air Koryo feels like a luxury experience compared to this.
Its other way around with Air Koryo. Their staff are extremely punctual, polite and disciplined and care about cleanness. This is not only because of their communist system but it's common feature among the nations in East Asia.
Hey Cahill, a fan of yours from Singapore. I really want to mention that how you handled the passenger putting her food on your table to go to the washroom was great. Eventhough I had a good laugh, I loved the fact that you didn't react and handled it really calmly and just taking it as an experience. Great man!
that lady in the blue is something else...the nerve .......I have never seen so much craziness in my life
@remmond3769 "They are easy targets."
Yes, because they make themselves such. And do so deliberately.
@remmond3769 "Misunderstanding" and "seeing the wrong in black people"? I don't care what color you are, if you behave like this you deserve to be called out on it. How is any of that behavior appropriate or acceptable?
Lady??
The comment mentioned nothing about race. You did. @remmond3769
@remmond3769 🤣😂😅
On behalf of Mauritanian citizens, we’re truly sorry for your experience! We recognize that improvements are needed, and our airline is gradually making strides to enhance quality and comfort. Hopefully, if you choose to visit again in the future, your journey will be smooth and completely bug-free. Thank you for your patience and sense of humor along the way!
Not the fault of the Mauritanian, you guys are great!
@@RussianAngryMan we appreciate that, it's very kind of you.
Wow, if there were cockroaches on my flight I would be skydiving without a parachute! 😱🪳🪳🪳
I'm laughing out loud! Great comment! :).
@@amstergal I am so scared of them 😂
@@lorrainebennett7528 My skin is crawling just imagining being on that flight! I saw news recently about a mouse jumping out of someone's food on a flight! The things I never thought of!
That can be arranged. 😌
😁😁😁
Josh, i really admire your courage to risk your life to create content & Videos for us subscribers on UA-cam, Thank You & Keep Safe
to be honest, i would say he does it for money, not for us 😀
@@mrsingleb I would not even do it for Money, it's too bloody dangerous, by the way, Josh did not understand why that lady next to him on the plane, was behaving like that, it is because she assumed he was a Christian but he did not get the message.
As a Mauritanian, this is a shame. Don’t have anything else to say but to apologize for your experience. This is beyond embarrassing…
I wouldn't have eaten that meal. I once was given food contaminated with cockroach shit and was never so sick in my life. I was too ill to go to a doctor (This was in Suva Fiji) so a doctor was brought to me. I was in so much pain with stomach cramps and dehydrated from vomiting and diarrhea until there was nothing left but the terrible cramps. The doctor gave me an injection for the pain and antibiotics. I also got infected mosquito bites all over and couldn't walk so had to hire a wheelchair. I was lucky not to get malaria or dengue fever. When I saw how they used old blunt needles to vaccinate the babies I refused to allow my 3 month old to be vaccinated. She was born in the Suva hospital where the locals called it The House of Death......it was a nightmare experience.
Even without the bugs, I wouldn't have touched the food. Airplane food is infamously cheap, even in rich countries. You can be sure that the quality is dodgy in a poor country's airline. The locals might be able to take it, but not a sensitive western stomach.
I'm sorry you had to go through a troubling birth experience. blunt needle pokes for babies would have been crossing the line for me too, not to sound privileged it just seems like babies should get a fresh needle.
You people are fragile if not fake. If it were me, I wouldn't have fallen sick just because ate food contaminated with cocroach shit. No matter how much contaminated
@@SkarGighas nothing to do with "privileged", everybody has the right to get injected with a clean needle. A used needle can give you infections, all kinds of viruses and bacteria and whatnot...
That's the reason western countries even give out fresh needles for free to street junkies, It's to keep them from spreading all that shit to other people.
Thank you Josh, I don't know how you stay so calm, you are an example to us all
Flight from hell is a massive understatement.
Absolutely disgusting this airline should be shut down but imagine if this is what a 1st world country’s airline did this, they would be shut down immediately at least this should shed some light on to this disaster of an airline.
I don't think it's uncalled for to say that a Third World country deserves a Third World airline. Far from it being the responsibility of the Third World airline to bring itself up to First World standards, it's up to First Worlders with standards to avoid flying a Third World airline.
Josh's role here is as a documentary filmmaker. He's not advocating that anyone fly Air Mauritania, he's documenting the reasons why it should be avoided.
@@scottevans2685 ethiopia airlines is an example of a third world airline becoming a five start first world airline
He got to a to b. Is he grateful for that ?
Other things are barely acceptable, by the most liberal definitions. But smoking inside the airplane is absolutely unacceptable in all cases as it’s a major fire safety risk on the lives of all passengers and crews on board.
@@avalonoffireEthiopian Airlines has ALWAYS been a five star airlines👍👍
Greetings Josh. The best part of watching you is how you positively approach even the negatives of travel with a smile. You never seem to take a negative in a negative way.
If Josh feels so strongly that this airline should not have been removed from the EU ban list, he can send the EU authorities this video. Perhaps the EU will reconsider introducing the ban again.
1:09 when the plane it's taxiing to the gate with the strobe lights on... that's already worrying as you can already understand that they don't respect checklists and procedures...
@@andrewrixon2347strobes aren’t turned on on the taxiway / apron tho. Beacons yes, they’re turned on when under tow and engines are running
The strobe lights should be turned OFF in the taxiway because the taxi lights are turned ON. The Beacon yes should stay ON as long as the Engine is working
It depends of the Airline standard operation procedures actually, in this case it can be different with Mauritania Airlines
@@kyrillos2231, I wouldn't be surprised if Mauritania Airlines had NO codified standard procedures at all, or if they have some but no one bothers to check if they're being followed.
Why is it worrying ?
It's not banned from the EU which is a miracle
Given the way the EU is welcoming Third World refuse with open arms, this airline should be on top of their invite list.
That thing would be grounded at the likes of CDG, LHR or AMS.
This is not an international flight to EU I hope. Or else it will be banned at arrival. Just the bugs alone can be a health hazard
Mauritania Airlines are offering nonstop flihts from Las Palmas to Nouakchott on Fridays.
Airlines in Somalia are banned due to insecurity in the past of the country..but airlines there give the biggest leg space and free meals on short routes and have a good safety record. They think Somalia is in 2011 still
I once took off from Miami with a passenger in the lavatory. It was an American Airlines flight to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and by the way the crew reacted, it was a normal thing on that flight.
They are using the plane like a train 😅
Like that desert train they have for hauling minerals, where the passengers just hitch a ride on the freight cars. 😅
This is why we need people like you to fly these airlines.
He is a scum bug he complained about the best airlines too he should focus on the worst western airlines
Your reaction to that lady beside you shows what a humble person you really are. Keep it up🌹
Humble or weak? Act like a door mat and you’ll be treated like one
Sam Chui gave them a five star review and thought the in flight meal was the best he ever had , even the crunchy bits!
I wonder what the crunch bits where? 🪳 🪳
😂😂😂😂
He gets paid to give good reviews to all airlines because he will get money from the airline
There you go! Money talks every time!
Sam Chui is obviously a sell out
People on the lu while landing and the crew not giving a shit abt it. That is another level when it comes to safety 😂🤣
If I were Mauritanian I probably wouldn't give a shit about safety, either. It's pretty tough to imagine caring very much about life if you live in a shithole country like that.
And smoking, last time it was allowed smoking on planes I believe was back in the 80's
Safety or lack there of. Lol.
There is no way I could have been that patient.
From what he describes, smoking on planes and not having any adherence to security standard, the EU should wish to reconsider their decision to remove them from the banning list
My brother was in the Army and spent time in an active war zone where he received danger pay which was tax free. I think you should get it for this flight and some others!!!!!!
Definitely wasn't that bad even on our military transports, Iraq & Afghanistan. 🇦🇺
@@ivepeters, nope. He flew Emirates from Brissie to the Middle East before boarding a RAAF aircraft. I think even a Herc would be better than this airline!
@@matthewb9824 Seems anything is better than Mauritania Airlines.
That passenger dumping her stuff on your tray made me angry. Keep on doing what you do.
Useless entitled Karens can be found all over the world.
Pleased you've got a good sense of humour Josh. I was laughing for the whole journey ........🤣🤣🤣
Regarding your comment about the guy in immigration who refused to speak English,you get the feeling that many of us have transiting through Frankfurt airport where the airport staff refuse to use English and they do that with great unwillingness
I would think people go through immigration at Frankfurt airport all the time that don’t speak German. Strange that they would be so rude about it.
@georgehenan853 I was referring to the airport staff although you don't get better treatment from passport control officers.
It has to do with the notion of German attitude towards foreigners
Thanks mate - just loved this video and all your videos and am long-term subscriber - thank you for putting your life and welfare at risk to share these experiences - greatly appreciated and always entertaining
miraculously they only had one fatal accident and it was before 30 years, so they manage at least the mechanics well😂😂😂
گول فتبارك الله
Oh dear. I'm sorry you had to go through that Josh. That sounds like a horrible experience. Byt I love your positive attitude
Even we Mauritanians often criticize this airline because of the poor quality of its services and the weariness of its air fleet. Thanks for exposing them.
That was enjoyable sir, you seem much more easy-going in this video considering all the irritating things that happened to you. The interior of that plane was falling apart - as you quite accurately pointed out!
So Guniea is like Germany😂 Rainy and grumpy people
Noel Phillips needs to check out this airline!! Great video as always Josh!
I think I would have kept checking myself for bugs and pulled all my clothes off as soon as I got into the hotel. At least the pilots got you there safe. Thanks for taking one for the team. 😂
That woman dumping her crap in your lap 😮🤣😆
You can smoke on this commercial airline ? 😂
As I see it, you can do whatever you want on this airline.
The crew's attitude is basically "cba"
Thank you for still doing your outro Josh because after everything you’ve experienced on that flight I would be in the shower ASAP😆😆❤️❤️
Hey fellow Mauritanians dont get offended, this guy was able to criticize airlines such as qatar airways or emirates, he just won the airline critic of the year.
What he just done to our airline is more of an advertisement 😅
I mean look at the bright side, Mauritania airlines is connecting guinea airport to Dakar 😃🥳
Flew on Air Mauritania as it was in the early 80's, think it was 85 or 86. It was just after the country became an Islamic republic. Was advised in Dakar to buy whiskey as it was no longer available in the country and alcohol was the best currency. The Fokker F28 I flew on was in good condition and the crew very nice. Obviously things have only gone downhill. You're a brave man Mr Cahill
Why do you feel better at the back of the plane? I’m a nervous flyer and always feel better at the front. And honestly this was insanity, you are amazing for enduring this for our entertainment 😂
I think for filming
The back of the plane is the safest part. You are more likely to survive a crash landing.
Interestingly enough Air Mauretanie (predecessor of Mauritania Airlines) was considering to buy two Concorde planes in 1987 to operate the prestigious route to Jeddah (main airport for Mecca pilgrims) from West Africa and from North America with a stopover in Nouakchott. However both Libya and Egypt prohibited supersonic flights above their deserts. So the deal was called off at a quite advanced stage and Air Mauritanie had to pay a substantial penalty.
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Amazed by the humble comments from the mauritanians here... Hope mauritanians' lives will be improved 🙏
Thanks for being over there. Hopefully this airline gets that much more of a push to improve, even though the prospect is dire... with full flights they sort of have zero incentive to do so.
People on the other hand... improving how they behave goes even slower.
You and I both know full damned well that nothing about this airline will ever change. It's a reflection of the culture of its country, and THAT isn't going anywhere.
Facts
I would have lost my mind, Josh. OMG! And, what on earth was that nonsense with seat 20F? Your patience and kindness are unreal.
Dayum, what an experience. I hope they watch this video and improve
Josh, i watch your videos since the first Videos you made from Kabul in like 2018 or 2017 (?) and i now just wanted to say a big Thank you! for going to such rural places, making Videos about the exotic Airlines flying there and showing us whats the reality there. I really appreciate your work, keep it up!
Omg the one thing I cannot deal with is cockroaches. I physically gag thinking about them. I would have dumped my belongings in the airport and gone through everything so I didn’t take anything home🤢
At least you survived the flight, potential food poisoning, rude fellow oassenger, cockcroaches second hand smoke and you took it with a stride brave. Guerrilla flyer!!!
oh nonono Josh! This wasnt your last time with this Airline.
We will ask for this airline for sure. :)
Lol
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I really admire your patience in these crazy situations Josh!!!!
I’m a flight attendant for Conoco Phillips here in anchorage alaska. I think Im going to show this review to the flying team at recurrent training. They won’t believe it… so they just have to see it! Crazy
One of your best. Thanks for taking one for the team.
Stranger than fiction really 😂😂. And the smoking issue is at another level
Great Video Bud 👍👍That woman sat by you was absolutely unbelievable 😡😡Enjoying your adventure Josh 🥳👍🥳
You said "what's the perfect word to describe it" and I replied "shitshow" just as you said it. You're a bad influence on me Josh😂😂
I had the same phrase pass through my head right before he said it… 😂
Thanks for the raw and real video Josh!! Thanks again!!
This clearly shows that all the security measures which are enforced on other airlines are very much overrated
LOL!
I am surprised that the yellow fever joke flew under a radar. It was a good one, and my friends say the same about me 😅
Wir hatten zum HSC den Präsidenten vom Mauretanien in Hamburg. Zum Abflug wurde er zum Flughafen auf das Vorfeld gelotst und ich habe mich gewundert, warum er mit einem Flugzeug von Saudi-Arabien Airlines nach Berlin fliegt.... Der Saudi war ja nicht mit dabei! Jetzt ist es mir völlig klar!!!
Ich wundere 😂mich immer wieviel Mut du hast in so ein Flugzeug zu steigen. Ich fliege in Europa noch nicht mal mit Ryanair. Aber immer wieder sehr spannend und interessant. Danke Josh 🎉🎉
I often hear people talk about how Africa is the future because of their birth rates and all, but..... seriously.... it takes more than just churning out babies to be part of the modern world and have a working economy.
WTF? You do realise that Africa is a whole continent with many airlines right? Seriously though how do you judge being part of the modern world based on an airline review?
@@palesad6510this was more than an airline review. How can Africa be the future when there’s corruption as bad as it is
@@NecessaryDramaAddictionNDA again he literally reviewed one country NOT the whole continent. How did the assumption that the whole continent is that bad come about? Then again if you have never lived in an African country how can you judge what you don't know?
And corruption is literally EVERYWHERE. Please don't be commenting with rose coloured glasses on.
@@palesad6510 You think this is the only data point? EVERYTHING I see coming out of Africa my whole life has formed and confirmed my opinion. And it isn't just my subjective opinion. Official stats all say the same thing too. There isn't a single Sub-Saharan country where the average IQ is above 85.
Bro. Your face when the passenger next to you dropped her food on your tray, I don’t know but your eyes lit up in confusion. 😂😂😂
The table lady - what a legend. Josh had space & she had food so the deal was done - actually, it makes sense! It is an adventure and it’s a privilege to fly & watch someone fly these ‘rarer’ airlines.
Which is not surprising - it was one of a tiny list of countries that still de facto practicing slavery. She may very well belong to slave-owning caste (it's a super poor country after all, exceedingly few Mauritanians can afford to do so), which tends to have such insane notion of superiority over other human beings, thus the treatment towards Josh.
Oh Dear - I wonder really how calm you be on such issues. I'm personally couldn't. Thumb up.😮
Josh Cahill proves he's the best Airline Critic each video. Take that PR King Sam Chui! 🤣
Well at least Sam’s aren’t scripted and he doesn’t waste half his video yapping about the bad things of an airline
Your whole trip gave me anxiety 🤣 I don’t know how you did it Josh! Thank you so much for your review 😊
The hotel I stayed at in Dakar had rats running around and inside the walls too. At night you could hear them scurrying around. You can imagine what the kitchen is like.
Africa life
I need to check that l.. what hotel ?
Would rather sleep on the street 😮
Als Mauretanier bedauere und schäme ich mich für die mangelnde Achtung des Rechts in meinem Land und die Gleichgültigkeit, an die wir gewöhnt sind
Ich wünsche Ihnen viel Erfolg auf Ihrer bevorstehenden Reise und dass Sie eines Tages in bester Verfassung in meine Heimat zurückkehren
Never thought seeing an old Iranian car(IranKhodro Samand) used as taxi in senegal!
Why not?
@@alexandermutune6131 even in my country(Iran) which built this car many people don't use them anymore cause
This version of samand is the oldest one
I always thought senegal is considered advanced in africa
I must tell you after watching that lady putting the food tray in your place, as if the whole three rows belongs to her and you are sitting there at her mercy, if I had the authority I would any day give you a Nobel prize for peace. Your tolerance is well above par. Love your videos.
I have heard of crew still not prepped and buckled in during landing/short final, but passengers?? Thats a whole nother level
Absolutely fascinating. I cant believe that you are doing that for fun. But I enjoy the content a lot. I wonder though Josh - do you think that if you spoke french, you would have a better experience in places like Guinea ?
Wow. Sounds very like a flight we had a few years back with Air India. Sometimes there are just no words Josh!
Air India is undergoing complete change so believe me things would get better in the future😊😊
Air India flight was no where as bad as this
The passenger next to you (and the flight review in general) made my weekend. Thank you! 😂😂😂
That was the biggest cockroach sitting next to you
Easy now
Josh try Jubba Airways, Dalloo Airlines , Freedom Airlines in Somalia, other channels went to Mogadishu too to try too. There is a airport hotel in the terminal.
I'm sorry Josh, but whenever I see a thumbnail that indicates you've had a terrible flight, I can't click on the video fast enough, is that terrible of me? 😂😂
So African of you
Same here😂
You should follow Noel. Every trip is a Sh!t Show! 😂😂😂😂
I sometimes forget that there are places like this in the world.
I remember I took Mauritania airlines once with no seat belt, with hand written boarding pass.
However the most shocking moment was when we were taking our luggages by ourselves among all the luggages at the tarmac in Nouakchott Airport I remember I smelled kerosene and people were smoking, it was a scary moment !😮😅
That country and airline is definitely one to avoid. Certainly will not be booking any breaks there.
No one books breaks in those countries unless you are from there .
Don’t worry European “leaders” are filling their countries with these people.
Good to know you’re the ultimate travel expert! I’m sure the diverse experiences and rich culture won’t be missed by all the travelers who actually appreciate them” 😊
@@faridaelhadj3810Yeah beautiful shithole experience, truly unique
@@mingomo well just stay home 😇
I like your reports really interesting and cool. Thx for that! 💙
If I was you I would cause a scene with the rude lady beside you
This is the craziest video Ive seen YET.
All those safety demos etc are just a GIANT COMFORT BLANKET. They mean NOTHING in real terms.
I had actually a very nice experience with Mauritania Airlines International back in 2016 on a domestic flight from Nouakchott to Nouadhibou. Was very nice, friendly and speaking good English. So I loved it 😂😍
Make sure you shower and have your laundry done ASAP