If you don’t live in Minnesota, nor travel there frequently, it’s entirely possible you’ve never heard of it....I think Sun Country is the last airline in the US that is truly regional
@@Paul_Lucas Several years ago they did have scheduled seasonal service to the London Gatwick with a stop in Newfoundland for fuel. It wasn't popular and just didn't work with a 737. Never heard of anything in Asia though.
Yep, operated for a couple of summers if I recall, maybe 7-10 years ago. Apart from that they’ve definitely never had any scheduled flights to Europe, and don’t now. Never operated scheduled flights to Asia.
@@samlauer8855 look at the next weeks forecast. boston gets up to 48 and minneapolis gets up to 20 for a high. and minneapolis is southern minnesota. northern minnesota gets to -50 every winter.
Sun Country also does a lot of charter flights, especially for sports teams. Just a few months ago I photographed that same 737 named after Lake Minnetonka landing to pick up my university's football team when they had an away game.
Keep it up, Paul. Such a breath of fresh air from the usual business-or-first-class-only, omg-you-guys-I'm-like-so-devastated-to-tell-you-this-but-**Airlines-doesn't-give-you-a-20-minute-complementary-massage-in-their-lounge-like-that-other-airline-did-so-I-guess-I'm-never-flying-them-first-class-again-pffffff stuff.
MeMeBigBoy I think Sam Chui has a nice attitude though, and he does fly on smaller planes that don’t have first class on his channel. There is one other UA-camr who is pretty entitled though.... don’t want to say his name out of respect and a desire to stay out of drama.
WarpFactorFive I have a feeling I know who you're on about. Yes, Sam doesn't have the worst attitude but Paul is the most humble flyer I've ever watched on UA-cam.
I’m flying Sun Country for the first time this summer and I’m nervous to fly because of all these things that have been going wrong with planes. But this helps a lot
I flew Sun Country First Class round trip a bunch of times from MSP to Las Vegas for work and vacations 10-12 years ago. The planes were 727-400's then, a little on the worn side, but comfortable and reliable. The First Class bathroom left a lot to be desired. Being 6'2", I couldn't stand up straight or anything close to it for that matter. I literally had to lean back, aim and hope I hit the bowl! lol I always fly early in the morning, we had little breakfast snacks and full hot lunches on all the flights. Free drinks of course (so many of them on a New Years Eve week flight to 'Vegas that I had to switch to soda I was getting so loaded, my glasses didn't sit empty for too long...we had great stewardesses, the 2 who of us who were in First Class that day!). Also, having access to the First Class lines through the metal detectors at McCarran was great, especially after big merchandise shows down there. Almost no waiting. The round-trip fare then was under $500 (the first time I flew First Class was after getting a $50 upgrade when I checked in, another $50 upgraded my return flight too after I joked about paying for that at the same time). Delta and the rest were $800-1000 for First Class. The only problem I had with Sun Country was they had no Frequent Flyer program, they started some sort of "Preferred Flyer" program for $9.95 a month about the time I stopped going to 'Vegas.
As of April 2021 Sun Country Airlines has been purchased by another Boeing 737 operator Southwest Airlines and all Sun Country aircraft will be repainted and upholstered in Southwest Airlines format by May and Southwest will expand their presence at MSP. Also at 2:25 it’s A McDonell Douglas DC-10 not an MD-11 no winglets or middle landing gear assembly.
I've flown Sun Country a couple of times, once LAX-MSP-BOS and once MSP-PDX and both times had wonderful experiences. As an economy carrier, I think they do pretty well and I have always found their staff and crew to be friendly and efficient, from buying tickets over the phone (Australia to Minneapolis) to get around credit card transaction headaches, to checking bags at perhaps one of the quietest and friendliest airline desks I've ever encountered. Their down-home sensibility is very attractive and with their pricing I'm very happy to get what I pay for! You were lucky to get the tail and of their first class but I don't think I'm sad to not have the choice now. Cheers!
Josiah Benjermin Thomas they’re completely different now and do not have first class anymore. Go on yelp and read their reviews before you book with them - they’re a scam now.
I think you made a good point when you said they are firing themselves into the cutthroat world of US Travel.. Being from the UK I'd never actually heard of this airline before, but it seems like a decent enough company! The meals were a nice touch and it really is a lovely livery! Reminds me a little bit of the old "MyTravel" livery with the blue and orange! I'd love to check this airline out in the future but its kinda sad there is no first class! Only a couple more trip reports left now.. which is sad! Definitely looking forward to the Amtrak report! That can't come soon enough!! Happy travelling! :)
I was an avid Sun Country customer and was in their frequent flyer program (UFly). They were the only airline I would fly, but with all the changes they have made including losing the First Class, I have now become a big Delta fan.
Funny to see a video about this airline. Last week I saw them for the first time at Boston Logan Airport and I couldn't really find a good video about them. So thank you Paul! 😀
Love seeing you in the Midwest, Paul. Hope we treat you well, cheers! I surprised my dear sweet mother with an upgrade on her flight from MSP back to Florida and she said they made her feel very special and important.
Nice video. I live in St. Paul and have flown them several times to Cozumel Mexico. I like their planes, friendly staff, and the fact they are in Terminal 2 Humphrey. I would fly them again. Sun Country has changed hands several times recently, so hopefully the new owners support the great Minnesota base and employees. I think they have a bright future. Think of the way Southwest began. I think they are on the right path and can do great. I do like their planes and the livery. And you also get the Minnesota nice staff. They are hard working and dedicated people. Nice video.
Thank you so much for reviewing some of our US domestic airlines. I took my first plane ride in over 35 years, from South Bend, IN to Phoenix, AZ, all on Delta Airlines. My connecting flights were in Detroit and Minneapolis. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience on all these newer aircraft, Airbus A-321, Boeing MD-90 and Bombardier CRJ-200, all first time planes for me.
I saw my house as you flew over the Boston area!! Absolutely love your channel, this video was super cool since I doubt I’ll ever get a chance to fly that airline.
Sweet! I've not flown the airline, but you passed over a lot of my old stomping grounds. And the first time I flew into Boston-Logan (from NYC), it was quite foggy on the approach. Unbeknownst to myself, the tall ships were converging into Boston for an event that very day. We suddenly popped out of the fog over the Harbor and I was was quite astonished and disoriented to see it filled with old sailing ships. Had we gone through a time warp in that fog?! What a treat! :D
I used to love Sun country, then they decided they were going full budget-carrier mode which essentially meant that I was likely to no longer use them, and finally, they stranded a planeload of passengers in Mexico when MSP airport was shut down the last weekend of their "season" flying to Mexico, and refused to send a plane the next day to bring the passengers home. After THAT stunt, there is exactly zero chance I'll ever fly with them again. Keep up the good work, Paul, love the videos.
I wasn't aware Sun Country even had first class. They were all coach for many years. I guess they've decided to return to their roots. I used to fly them quite regularly back in the 80's and 90's. Their fleet was all 727s and DC-10s. As much as I like DC-10s, the Sun Country DC-10s in all coach/economy had like 9,000 people (exaggerating) on them with absolutely no leg room. The takeoff rolls were long, the planes always shuddered upon rotation, and the landings weren't very subtle. Their 727s had suprisingly good leg room for the all coach configuration and were very comfortable and smooth. There were exceptions but the DC-10s were usually on the MSP-LAS flights and the 727s were usually on the MSP-LAX flights.
You're welcome for the subscribing - we are always here for you to enjoy your journeys and support your fantastic reviewing ^v^ honestly I loved this one especially, just a quiet, "homely" type flight with spectacular views and your friendly commentary to match. I also do love it so much when airlines and other transport operators name their vehicles something special, and the idea of naming them after lakes (also Frontier's animal planes you reviewed earlier) is cool! Awesome video Paul :)
I've flown Sun Country Airlines > San Diego to Minneapolis St.Paul Minnesota , They Used To Fly Minnesota To St.Louis Missouri on night flights back to Minnesota on full moon flights the moon light off the lakes was awesome .
That juice is almost certainly lingonberry. If you’ve ever been to Sweden, it’s the cranberry-looking stuff they serve with most meals. Tastes a lot like cranberry too. Very good as a jam or as a side with any kind of meat dish. You don’t see it much in North America, but if you do it will probably be here in Minnesota as we have a very strong Swedish/Norwegian influence.
@@pwbmd yep, that, along with Swedish chocolate, meatballs, a special type of cookie, and frozen Norwegian fish are the food items I stock up at in IKEA
Seriously can’t get enough of your trip reports Paul. I really hope your big announcement in January is not about you wanting to shut this channel down or something 🙏 I honestly get such an enjoyment and motivation to travel from your videos. Please please PLEASE keep it up bro.
Last time I flew them was in the 90's. MSP-ORD, RT. I think the ticket was like 120$. I had to go through a travel agent as they called Sun Country a charter airline. The aircraft was a B727. It was great service but the plane was visibly worn out. Upon landing back into ORD, the overhead compartments literally shook as if they were going to fall from the ceiling. It also had red and orange fabric and yellowed wall panels in kind of a flannel pattern. Overall it just was a cheap way for a college kid like me to do a weekend visit while doing my schooling at Worsham in Chicago. I'm glad to see they've survived and expanded.
Paul Spomer yea, especially because the “Mall Of America” and the celebrity hotel is right next to the airport. I could understand why the people complain though, it’s really loud hearing 4 engines go over your head.
Sun Country did at one point done seasonal weekly flights to Stansted and later on to Gatwick. However the flights both ways had to make a refuelling stop in Gander, since they were using their 737-800s for such a long journey. Not surprisingly, the flights to Stansted and Gatwick didn’t last very long.
Yeah, I flew the Stansted one back in 2010. It was interesting crossing the ocean in a 737, but even if they still had that, I wouldn't go out of my way to do it again.
Interesting, I have seen Sun Country aircraft in my many travels to Las Vegas and Phoenix but never knew much about them. I figured they were some sort of leisure carrier. This gave me some insight as to what they are all about. Surprised they had a first class product.
Ah I used to work at Stansted and Sun Country used to operate a flight to Minneopllis every Saturday using a 737.. This is going back several years ago (2010/2011) but the flight used to make a stop over on the east coast of Canada,I think it could of been Halifax (I could be wrong!) But like Air Asia they ended up going to Gatwick. None the less great video Paul. Enjoy your adventures around the world!
Sun Country was recently purchased by some bogus company that decided to make a ton of unnecessary changes to the airline. It isn't as great as it once was
I concur. Last flew them Feb '18 MSP-MAZ. They were going through all their crew & vendor changes, etc. Weren't sure we'd fly. We were mid-forward to MAZ, where seat space was tolerable, return was aft - A LOT less space. :-( Our family has had horrible luck with Spirit (out of MPS T2) & will NEVER fly them again nor recommend them to anyone. I primarily fly Delta (purchased Northwest). It's had its moments. Best wishes & thank you Paul!
Now they are also flying for Amazon which is another way to diversify their earnings. They eventually want to have around 50 to 60 planes and fly to even more destinations. Perhaps that entails a new hub or focus city as there is only so much they can do with MSP terminal 2.
@@ps4peace I’d like to say I have had more than a normal amount of issues with Delta, and mainly the bag transfer system when connecting at ATL. I’d say SWA, JB, AK, and UA are the way to go!
Fed-Ex MD-10-30 You can tell by the additional landing gear in the center that it's not a MD-10-10, but it has no winglets so it's not an MD-11. Unless you're talking about the one already on the ground, that one IS an MD-11.
Hey Paul, I am 17 years old and live in Switzerland. It also means a lot to me to watch your videos, I never miss a single one :) I never flew a different airline than Swiss but I will start to study at the Icelandic Filmschool in Reykjavik next summer. So I will for sure travel BA, Easyjet, SAS and Icelandair a lot :) Greetings, Samuel
Just started watching your videos and I really enjoy them. I thought it was hilarious that you touch the door frame for good luck as I always do that as well. I thought I was the only one who did that !
Nice vid! I worked ground for Sun Country when you flew to BOS. Recognize some of the guys! As far as how it’s been since it all went economy, it was rough at first, but has since added free WiFi (entertainment only, movies shows, etc), USB power plugins, multiple destinations added, and new interior in some aircraft. I no longer work there, but I’m still work at MSP and usually fly with them when I can. Again, nice video!
Paul< Came across this video today. I live in Minneapolis. Sun Country used to be a favorite of mine to fly to Las Vegas for very reasonable fare. If you flew on or close to your birthday Sun Country would upgrade you for FREE to 1st class. It happened to me twice and I was trilled. Also if you checked into the airport early and first class was available, you could upgrade for a 100.00. Always made me happy. Now that they are a no frills airline like Spirit. I would rather fly Delta!
Another great flight Paul. Although they are ditching 1st class I liked the comment about a home-grown style airline like Sun Country which hasn't been swallowed up by one of the major carriers. More power to them and the cold breakfast looked great! Looking forward to your flight to Washington DC...one of my favorite cities in the USA and make sure you visit the Flight Museum at the Smithsonian while you are there! Its sensational!
Enjoyed your review, my wife is one of many ex Sun Country Employees. They are as bizarre internally as they are to the consumer. Thanks for posting. My son and I were flying out of MSP the same day you were here on AA MSP-MIA.
My first ever flight at 10 years old was on Sun Country, i was told a charter flight, from MSP to LAX. Went with a small group to help decorate Rose Parade floats! wouldv'e been '91 and if my memory serves correct, the livery then was white with yellow stripes. Also, tiny known fact; there is an unmarked (unremarkable) lookout tower in the MSP airport to watch planes better than at a gate.
Paul, great video as always! ...you shouldve gone to the aircraft viewing area at MSP it is really cool, it is situated in middle of the field so you get a good view of the runways, also that Sun Country and Southwest terminal 2 at MSP always seems to be empty :)
I've not flown on SY in a long time. They pulled out of my most frequent routes. The old configuration and business model suited you well, Paul. The new one puts them in a near-Spirit/Frontier level of service. The locals aren't too thrilled about these changes, but what can we do? Fly Delta...or Southwest...perhaps? As always, great review, Paul!
Marshall Healy Sun Country is a scam just read the online reviews like I wish I did before booking with them: they lose and take forever or sometimes never return your bag, horrendous never ending customer service w NO solutions just the ring around, no processing system for bags, baggage handlers who steal f/ your checked bags, delays 50% of the time and more. This airline was bought by a different company about a year ago and has turned into a nightmare ever since. Just read the reviews: m.yelp.com/biz/sun-country-airlines-saint-paul?uid=UKyjGlA8R2Lursd9rfQGQA&
Hey Paul, I’m sure people have asked you this, but would you mind sharing what camera you use or would recommend in making travel videos like this? Thanks man!
So funny, their first class was just like it was on the old PSA airlines back in the 70’s. Used to fly it all the time up and down the west coast and to Reno NV. We loved it. I didn’t realize they still had 1st class on those small airplanes and low budget airlines? Wish they would keep it going.
What you said: Their check-in is across from the door. What I heard: Their chicken is across from the door. 😂😂😂 Hearing is not my strong-suit. Thank you for your awesome reviews!! Been looking forward to trying this airline.
Sun Country.. WAS.. the best. Cheap coach tickets on wing it sales, then upgrading to first for super cheap, under a normal coach ticket elsewhere. Broke my heart the last time on the airline to find out they went full budget airline was so great. First I lost AirTran first class, now Sun Country as well.
Been waiting for my hometown airlines review! It was great and I think dropping first is a good idea for them as it’s primary customers are those Minnesotan area vacationers that may be on a budget. There prices are always reasonable and competitive.
Also Sun Country also added a flight to Honolulu. I will be taking that this holiday season. They stop in Portland and continue onward to Honolulu from there.
I flew on the Lake George in that exact same seat a few years ago LAX-MSP a few years ago. I loved their first class service. It used to be you could upgrade for $49, then later for $99 in the last 24 hours before takeoff.
Here we are! Enjoy your Friday... posting this from a train - I’ve been making a special video today which you’ll see in the next week!
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Lucky that the wifi speed is good enough to upload. Whenever I try to upload videos somewhere else it takes years. :D
Flying to Wellington from Perth via Brisbane today, glad to see this video before I head to the airport!
Paul's Trip Reports can’t wait 🚈
hey paul wish you stay in boston a bit longer i would def like to show you around some of the local towns and try some awesome foods
Acela Express?
If you don’t live in Minnesota, nor travel there frequently, it’s entirely possible you’ve never heard of it....I think Sun Country is the last airline in the US that is truly regional
LngVly22 they fly to many international destinations including Asia and Europe.
Considering its called "Sun Country" I always assumed it was based out of Phoenix. I see them occasionally here in Albuquerque for some reason.
Sun Country do not fly scheduled services to anywhere in Asia or Europe.
@@Paul_Lucas Several years ago they did have scheduled seasonal service to the London Gatwick with a stop in Newfoundland for fuel. It wasn't popular and just didn't work with a 737. Never heard of anything in Asia though.
Yep, operated for a couple of summers if I recall, maybe 7-10 years ago. Apart from that they’ve definitely never had any scheduled flights to Europe, and don’t now. Never operated scheduled flights to Asia.
The drink was obviously Red Drank. Its a cousin of Purple Drank but cheaper to make as you don't have to mix any Blue Drank with it
Who does not know this basic knowledge?
Don’t drank the brown drank
I’d steer clear of the yeller drank too...
“Obviously”
Sun Country designed to get you out of the frigid north and to places where it's warm, yet you fly to Boston. Just funnin', Paul.
Minnesota is a lot colder than Boston.
tlkness but Boston isn’t “sun country” and if I check the weather right now Boston is 19 while Minneapolis is 24
@@samlauer8855 look at the next weeks forecast. boston gets up to 48 and minneapolis gets up to 20 for a high. and minneapolis is southern minnesota. northern minnesota gets to -50 every winter.
@@tlkness1582 are you two adults actually arguing about which city is colder on UA-cam?
@@erxaxp82 Yeah, Minnesota is colder. The HIGH for tomorrow is -19F and the low is -33F. It's definitely way colder here.
Minnesota native here!!! Another awesome video!
Is that literally a sliced up hard boiled egg? Quirky indeed....love it!
SOPLANE Yeah, I laughed at it!
Thats how Americans serve hard boiled eggs, love.
Normal American thing lol
I eat my hard boiled eggs sliced, we have a tool for cutting them up in our kitchen and i do find it very quirky.
I always touch the outside of the plane so I don’t anger it
And of course throw coins in the engines for good luck
lol I've seen people do this before. I must be out of the loop
I’ve never touched the outside of the airplanes
I always pat the plane just before entering. Just a tradition with me.
I do the same to say a little prayer.
Sun Country also does a lot of charter flights, especially for sports teams. Just a few months ago I photographed that same 737 named after Lake Minnetonka landing to pick up my university's football team when they had an away game.
Keep it up, Paul. Such a breath of fresh air from the usual business-or-first-class-only, omg-you-guys-I'm-like-so-devastated-to-tell-you-this-but-**Airlines-doesn't-give-you-a-20-minute-complementary-massage-in-their-lounge-like-that-other-airline-did-so-I-guess-I'm-never-flying-them-first-class-again-pffffff stuff.
Somin Kim goteem
Somin Kim I detest those people. Sam Chui is one culprit. Paul is such a down to earth person.
MeMeBigBoy I think Sam Chui has a nice attitude though, and he does fly on smaller planes that don’t have first class on his channel. There is one other UA-camr who is pretty entitled though.... don’t want to say his name out of respect and a desire to stay out of drama.
WarpFactorFive I have a feeling I know who you're on about. Yes, Sam doesn't have the worst attitude but Paul is the most humble flyer I've ever watched on UA-cam.
Don’t be salty. When you pay that kind of money, you are entitled to those perks.
Every time I’ve review Sun Country, they’ve confused the hell out of me! The old interiors and the weird service. Great video Paul!
QFS Aviation do you not talk in your videos ?
It will soon become more normal like southwest airlines
You should see the new livery too
Bich lazania
DatAviation 340 T Series is 💩
I’m flying Sun Country for the first time this summer and I’m nervous to fly because of all these things that have been going wrong with planes. But this helps a lot
I flew Sun Country First Class round trip a bunch of times from MSP to Las Vegas for work and vacations 10-12 years ago. The planes were 727-400's then, a little on the worn side, but comfortable and reliable. The First Class bathroom left a lot to be desired. Being 6'2", I couldn't stand up straight or anything close to it for that matter. I literally had to lean back, aim and hope I hit the bowl! lol
I always fly early in the morning, we had little breakfast snacks and full hot lunches on all the flights. Free drinks of course (so many of them on a New Years Eve week flight to 'Vegas that I had to switch to soda I was getting so loaded, my glasses didn't sit empty for too long...we had great stewardesses, the 2 who of us who were in First Class that day!). Also, having access to the First Class lines through the metal detectors at McCarran was great, especially after big merchandise shows down there. Almost no waiting.
The round-trip fare then was under $500 (the first time I flew First Class was after getting a $50 upgrade when I checked in, another $50 upgraded my return flight too after I joked about paying for that at the same time). Delta and the rest were $800-1000 for First Class. The only problem I had with Sun Country was they had no Frequent Flyer program, they started some sort of "Preferred Flyer" program for $9.95 a month about the time I stopped going to 'Vegas.
Lol
I’ve also always touched the door before getting on a plane just a habit now
Ryan Hickey, I touch the metal panel to the right lol, crazy!
I pat the fuselage when entering.
I touch the right side
Nah nah you gotta smack the airworthiness certificate
Me too
Been following you for a while. You're one of the best airplane reviewers in the biz. Cheers!
That MD-11 looked more like a DC-10 to me lol. Didn't see the winglets. Thanks for the video!!!!!
As of April 2021 Sun Country Airlines has been purchased by another Boeing 737 operator Southwest Airlines and all Sun Country aircraft will be repainted and upholstered in Southwest Airlines format by May and Southwest will expand their presence at MSP. Also at 2:25 it’s A McDonell Douglas DC-10 not an MD-11 no winglets or middle landing gear assembly.
I've flown Sun Country a couple of times, once LAX-MSP-BOS and once MSP-PDX and both times had wonderful experiences. As an economy carrier, I think they do pretty well and I have always found their staff and crew to be friendly and efficient, from buying tickets over the phone (Australia to Minneapolis) to get around credit card transaction headaches, to checking bags at perhaps one of the quietest and friendliest airline desks I've ever encountered. Their down-home sensibility is very attractive and with their pricing I'm very happy to get what I pay for! You were lucky to get the tail and of their first class but I don't think I'm sad to not have the choice now. Cheers!
They're going after Southwest right now. Renovated all-economy planes, point-to-point routes, and a new focus city in BNA
What do you mean sun country is going after southwest?
@@samanthamartin9254 It means they’re trying to be competition for Southwest, since they’re mimicking their business model.
Wow! I’ve never thought much of Sun Country. I’m actually quite surprised. Paul, I love your trip reports! Thanks for sharing!
Josiah Benjermin Thomas they’re completely different now and do not have first class anymore. Go on yelp and read their reviews before you book with them - they’re a scam now.
I think you made a good point when you said they are firing themselves into the cutthroat world of US Travel.. Being from the UK I'd never actually heard of this airline before, but it seems like a decent enough company! The meals were a nice touch and it really is a lovely livery! Reminds me a little bit of the old "MyTravel" livery with the blue and orange! I'd love to check this airline out in the future but its kinda sad there is no first class! Only a couple more trip reports left now.. which is sad! Definitely looking forward to the Amtrak report! That can't come soon enough!! Happy travelling! :)
I was an avid Sun Country customer and was in their frequent flyer program (UFly). They were the only airline I would fly, but with all the changes they have made including losing the First Class, I have now become a big Delta fan.
Funny to see a video about this airline. Last week I saw them for the first time at Boston Logan Airport and I couldn't really find a good video about them. So thank you Paul! 😀
Love seeing you in the Midwest, Paul. Hope we treat you well, cheers! I surprised my dear sweet mother with an upgrade on her flight from MSP back to Florida and she said they made her feel very special and important.
Nice video. I live in St. Paul and have flown them several times to Cozumel Mexico. I like their planes, friendly staff, and the fact they are in Terminal 2 Humphrey. I would fly them again. Sun Country has changed hands several times recently, so hopefully the new owners support the great Minnesota base and employees. I think they have a bright future. Think of the way Southwest began. I think they are on the right path and can do great. I do like their planes and the livery. And you also get the Minnesota nice staff. They are hard working and dedicated people. Nice video.
Well filmed Paul...!!! 👌
Flew on Sun Country back in 2019 for a trip to Punta Cana; 4-5 hrs and basic i wasn't complaining
Thank you so much for reviewing some of our US domestic airlines. I took my first plane ride in over 35 years, from South Bend, IN to Phoenix, AZ, all on Delta Airlines. My connecting flights were in Detroit and Minneapolis. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience on all these newer aircraft, Airbus A-321, Boeing MD-90 and Bombardier CRJ-200, all first time planes for me.
I saw my house as you flew over the Boston area!! Absolutely love your channel, this video was super cool since I doubt I’ll ever get a chance to fly that airline.
How cool. At the 6:56 mark you are flying over Hamilton ON and I can see my favorite park from your window; Bayfront Park.
I just bought my mom a plane ticket to come see me in Portland oregon, flying from St Louis missouri. 80 dollars! That's such a great deal.
That's a steallll
Sweet! I've not flown the airline, but you passed over a lot of my old stomping grounds. And the first time I flew into Boston-Logan (from NYC), it was quite foggy on the approach. Unbeknownst to myself, the tall ships were converging into Boston for an event that very day. We suddenly popped out of the fog over the Harbor and I was was quite astonished and disoriented to see it filled with old sailing ships. Had we gone through a time warp in that fog?! What a treat! :D
Juice was probably cran-apple cocktail mix.
Another mint Video and flight yet again!
Thanks Paul !
Great photos, very scenic. Thanks!!
Another amazing video! Thank you for making such great reports :)
I used to love Sun country, then they decided they were going full budget-carrier mode which essentially meant that I was likely to no longer use them, and finally, they stranded a planeload of passengers in Mexico when MSP airport was shut down the last weekend of their "season" flying to Mexico, and refused to send a plane the next day to bring the passengers home. After THAT stunt, there is exactly zero chance I'll ever fly with them again.
Keep up the good work, Paul, love the videos.
They're getting to be like spirit,no TV screen and hardly any snacks.only reason I'd take it is cause it's the cheapest.
Another great review. I love that you also review low cost carriers and economy class. You are the working mans Sam Chiu.
Smashing Trip Report as usual mate!
Congrats for hitting the 70K subs! Just passed 50K myself :D
I wasn't aware Sun Country even had first class. They were all coach for many years. I guess they've decided to return to their roots. I used to fly them quite regularly back in the 80's and 90's. Their fleet was all 727s and DC-10s. As much as I like DC-10s, the Sun Country DC-10s in all coach/economy had like 9,000 people (exaggerating) on them with absolutely no leg room. The takeoff rolls were long, the planes always shuddered upon rotation, and the landings weren't very subtle. Their 727s had suprisingly good leg room for the all coach configuration and were very comfortable and smooth. There were exceptions but the DC-10s were usually on the MSP-LAS flights and the 727s were usually on the MSP-LAX flights.
I remember the DC-10s on the MSP-DEN flights and 727s on the MSP-BOS flights.
You're welcome for the subscribing - we are always here for you to enjoy your journeys and support your fantastic reviewing ^v^ honestly I loved this one especially, just a quiet, "homely" type flight with spectacular views and your friendly commentary to match. I also do love it so much when airlines and other transport operators name their vehicles something special, and the idea of naming them after lakes (also Frontier's animal planes you reviewed earlier) is cool! Awesome video Paul :)
WOWOWOWOWOWO @8:40 HE GREASED THAT ONE WOW THAT WAS SMOoTH!!!
You touch the door frame on the airplane for good luck? Same here, I give each bird a little pat before flight.
I've flown Sun Country Airlines > San Diego to Minneapolis St.Paul Minnesota , They Used To Fly Minnesota To St.Louis Missouri on night flights back to Minnesota on full moon flights the moon light off the lakes was awesome .
My teacher miss kneeland lives in Minnesota and now she lives in Texas
Thanks for visiting MSP my home town!!!
The airport you flew over at 6:48 is my home airport where I fly! KMBS! That’s crazy that it’s in your video!
Thanks as always. Great report.
That juice is almost certainly lingonberry. If you’ve ever been to Sweden, it’s the cranberry-looking stuff they serve with most meals. Tastes a lot like cranberry too. Very good as a jam or as a side with any kind of meat dish. You don’t see it much in North America, but if you do it will probably be here in Minnesota as we have a very strong Swedish/Norwegian influence.
Ohh...just thought about it. You’d probably run into it at any given IKEA. Forgot about those :p
@@pwbmd yep, that, along with Swedish chocolate, meatballs, a special type of cookie, and frozen Norwegian fish are the food items I stock up at in IKEA
I touch the outside of the frame for good luck too! 🙃🙂🙃🙂🙃🙂🙃🙂🙃🙃🙂🙂🙃🙃🙂🙃🤣
Me too!
4:24 when you try to get to 30,000 feet in 3 minutes! XD
Nice report again. Great work!
Incredible video Paul. Just connected through Minneapolis yesterday on Delta and it was not a bad airport I think.
Vuelogs just wait until you land at the end of one concourse and your connecting flight is at the end of another. Has happened to me twice at MSP
@@pete84101 I had just enough time to hit the Delta lounge for a quick beer :) Video should be up on my channel in a couple of weeks.
Thanks Paul.
Another awesome trip report mate. Liked your works!
Seriously can’t get enough of your trip reports Paul. I really hope your big announcement in January is not about you wanting to shut this channel down or something 🙏
I honestly get such an enjoyment and motivation to travel from your videos.
Please please PLEASE keep it up bro.
I fly it all the time! I live in MN , great airline
Last time I flew them was in the 90's. MSP-ORD, RT. I think the ticket was like 120$. I had to go through a travel agent as they called Sun Country a charter airline. The aircraft was a B727. It was great service but the plane was visibly worn out. Upon landing back into ORD, the overhead compartments literally shook as if they were going to fall from the ceiling. It also had red and orange fabric and yellowed wall panels in kind of a flannel pattern. Overall it just was a cheap way for a college kid like me to do a weekend visit while doing my schooling at Worsham in Chicago. I'm glad to see they've survived and expanded.
4:25...that was one steep climb!!
Android Robot all of our Delta flight I’ve seen taking off from this airport take off like that.
Paul Spomer yea, especially because the “Mall Of America” and the celebrity hotel is right next to the airport. I could understand why the people complain though, it’s really loud hearing 4 engines go over your head.
Sun Country did at one point done seasonal weekly flights to Stansted and later on to Gatwick. However the flights both ways had to make a refuelling stop in Gander, since they were using their 737-800s for such a long journey. Not surprisingly, the flights to Stansted and Gatwick didn’t last very long.
Yeah, I flew the Stansted one back in 2010. It was interesting crossing the ocean in a 737, but even if they still had that, I wouldn't go out of my way to do it again.
I love it! I'm from Hamilton so it's cool to see it tagged in one of your vids! Cheers!
Very nice... Fly safe always....
Interesting, I have seen Sun Country aircraft in my many travels to Las Vegas and Phoenix but never knew much about them. I figured they were some sort of leisure carrier. This gave me some insight as to what they are all about. Surprised they had a first class product.
Ah I used to work at Stansted and Sun Country used to operate a flight to Minneopllis every Saturday using a 737.. This is going back several years ago (2010/2011) but the flight used to make a stop over on the east coast of Canada,I think it could of been Halifax (I could be wrong!) But like Air Asia they ended up going to Gatwick. None
the less great video Paul. Enjoy your adventures around the world!
Sun Country was recently purchased by some bogus company that decided to make a ton of unnecessary changes to the airline. It isn't as great as it once was
I concur. Last flew them Feb '18 MSP-MAZ. They were going through all their crew & vendor changes, etc. Weren't sure we'd fly. We were mid-forward to MAZ, where seat space was tolerable, return was aft - A LOT less space. :-( Our family has had horrible luck with Spirit (out of MPS T2) & will NEVER fly them again nor recommend them to anyone. I primarily fly Delta (purchased Northwest). It's had its moments. Best wishes & thank you Paul!
Now they are also flying for Amazon which is another way to diversify their earnings. They eventually want to have around 50 to 60 planes and fly to even more destinations. Perhaps that entails a new hub or focus city as there is only so much they can do with MSP terminal 2.
@@ps4peace I’d like to say I have had more than a normal amount of issues with Delta, and mainly the bag transfer system when connecting at ATL. I’d say SWA, JB, AK, and UA are the way to go!
Fed-Ex MD-10-30 You can tell by the additional landing gear in the center that it's not a MD-10-10, but it has no winglets so it's not an MD-11. Unless you're talking about the one already on the ground, that one IS an MD-11.
Hey Paul, I am 17 years old and live in Switzerland. It also means a lot to me to watch your videos, I never miss a single one :) I never flew a different airline than Swiss but I will start to study at the Icelandic Filmschool in Reykjavik next summer. So I will for sure travel BA, Easyjet, SAS and Icelandair a lot :)
Greetings, Samuel
george111 viel Spaß :)
Just started watching your videos and I really enjoy them. I thought it was hilarious that you touch the door frame for good luck as I always do that as well. I thought I was the only one who did that !
The MSP airport is really charming.
Maybe the juice was promegranet?
Pomegranate.
It means "apple with many seeds."
@@jayfrank1913 thanks
Kool-aid?
Cherry?
nice little airline...i like them already...
I’m Flying out of San Diego, California on July 7th on Sun Country Airlines. Thanks, now I know what to expect
Nice vid! I worked ground for Sun Country when you flew to BOS. Recognize some of the guys! As far as how it’s been since it all went economy, it was rough at first, but has since added free WiFi (entertainment only, movies shows, etc), USB power plugins, multiple destinations added, and new interior in some aircraft. I no longer work there, but I’m still work at MSP and usually fly with them when I can. Again, nice video!
Paul< Came across this video today. I live in Minneapolis. Sun Country used to be a favorite of mine to fly to Las Vegas for very reasonable fare. If you flew on or close to your birthday Sun Country would upgrade you for FREE to 1st class. It happened to me twice and I was trilled. Also if you checked into the airport early and first class was available, you could upgrade for a 100.00. Always made me happy. Now that they are a no frills airline like Spirit. I would rather fly Delta!
I fly in and out of MSP quite a lot and I love the airport! Could not be happier with Sun Country’s service as well as Delta!
Another great flight Paul. Although they are ditching 1st class I liked the comment about a home-grown style airline like Sun Country which hasn't been swallowed up by one of the major carriers. More power to them and the cold breakfast looked great! Looking forward to your flight to Washington DC...one of my favorite cities in the USA and make sure you visit the Flight Museum at the Smithsonian while you are there! Its sensational!
Like if your a Minnesotan
Not me I’m a Californian
AviationGirl737 I like the profile pic. You a storm chaser?
Marshall!
Haha, Im Russian, but I live in Minnesota, so I liked. Infact I love sun country
@@Jdm491 my nana and papa are californians
Enjoyed your review, my wife is one of many ex Sun Country Employees. They are as bizarre internally as they are to the consumer. Thanks for posting. My son and I were flying out of MSP the same day you were here on AA MSP-MIA.
I like the guy at 7:30 spitting the dip in the bottle
That’s my hometown airline and I have to say - you nailed it! Nice video!!
My first ever flight at 10 years old was on Sun Country, i was told a charter flight, from MSP to LAX. Went with a small group to help decorate Rose Parade floats! wouldv'e been '91 and if my memory serves correct, the livery then was white with yellow stripes. Also, tiny known fact; there is an unmarked (unremarkable) lookout tower in the MSP airport to watch planes better than at a gate.
Lake George! That’s in my City! St Cloud.
Love Minnesota and the Twin Cities. One of the best metro areas in the US.
Paul, great video as always! ...you shouldve gone to the aircraft viewing area at MSP it is really cool, it is situated in middle of the field so you get a good view of the runways, also that Sun Country and Southwest terminal 2 at MSP always seems to be empty :)
When I was very little, this was our airline of choice to travel between DFW Texas and Denver, Colorado. They long since stopped making the trip. :)
Nice video Paul, enjoy your trip reports! Can't wait for BOS-DCA, hopefully you got a seat on the left side and the river visual
I've not flown on SY in a long time. They pulled out of my most frequent routes. The old configuration and business model suited you well, Paul. The new one puts them in a near-Spirit/Frontier level of service. The locals aren't too thrilled about these changes, but what can we do? Fly Delta...or Southwest...perhaps? As always, great review, Paul!
Keep up the GREAT work Paul!!...
Never knew just how many airlines there are until I started watching these review videos.
Yay, I was waiting for this report because I live in Minneapolis, about a mile or two from MSP.
I'm about a 2hr drive for me. Down by the 2 interstates :D
1:59 - a new livery for Sun Country - ua-cam.com/video/th-JLbOwKSg/v-deo.html - 3:36 - will be without the Lakes?
Sun country recently came into Nashville. I’m kind of wanting to try them out
Marshall Healy Sun Country is a scam just read the online reviews like I wish I did before booking with them: they lose and take forever or sometimes never return your bag, horrendous never ending customer service w NO solutions just the ring around, no processing system for bags, baggage handlers who steal f/ your checked bags, delays 50% of the time and more. This airline was bought by a different company about a year ago and has turned into a nightmare ever since. Just read the reviews: m.yelp.com/biz/sun-country-airlines-saint-paul?uid=UKyjGlA8R2Lursd9rfQGQA&
Hi Paul Great video as always, Thankyou
Dont let the small things bug you!
Your Videos are The Best
Hey Paul, I’m sure people have asked you this, but would you mind sharing what camera you use or would recommend in making travel videos like this? Thanks man!
So funny, their first class was just like it was on the old PSA airlines back in the 70’s. Used to fly it all the time up and down the west coast and to Reno NV. We loved it. I didn’t realize they still had 1st class on those small airplanes and low budget airlines? Wish they would keep it going.
What you said: Their check-in is across from the door.
What I heard: Their chicken is across from the door.
😂😂😂 Hearing is not my strong-suit. Thank you for your awesome reviews!! Been looking forward to trying this airline.
Sun Country.. WAS.. the best. Cheap coach tickets on wing it sales, then upgrading to first for super cheap, under a normal coach ticket elsewhere. Broke my heart the last time on the airline to find out they went full budget airline was so great. First I lost AirTran first class, now Sun Country as well.
Been waiting for my hometown airlines review! It was great and I think dropping first is a good idea for them as it’s primary customers are those Minnesotan area vacationers that may be on a budget. There prices are always reasonable and competitive.
Also Sun Country also added a flight to Honolulu. I will be taking that this holiday season. They stop in Portland and continue onward to Honolulu from there.
Sun Country has always been my favorite economy class airline. The seats are just so comfy.
Very nice video. Thanks for posting and have a nice day too.
I flew on the Lake George in that exact same seat a few years ago LAX-MSP a few years ago. I loved their first class service. It used to be you could upgrade for $49, then later for $99 in the last 24 hours before takeoff.
I love traveling! I like your content! Keep it up.