PERTH to AMSTERDAM: 38 hours, 3 flights and 1 LOST BAG!
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- Join me on an exhaustively long yet luxurious journey from Australia to Europe! In this trip I will be flying from Perth to Amsterdam for the 2023 Dutch GP.
Now I can tell you for most is this not an easy journey and it took me 3 flights, 36 hours and a piece of lost baggage. Although Overall it was a great experience because I got to have a look at the Singapore Airlines first class lounge Changi Airport and I had a tremendous flight form Changi to Zurich with Swiss Air first class! I also got to experience one of my favourite lounges in the world - the Swiss Air first class lounge. Here is: PERTH to AMSTERDAM: 36 hours, 3 flights and 1 LOST BAG!
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As someone who used to travel the world for work from Australia in economy mostly I must admit I'm a bit jealous. Flying on such long flights regularly and having to be processed with the masses burned me out after a few years. Flying business makes life so much easier, first must be mint.
First is unbelievable
That's envy, not jealousy :-)
@@thenullco you may be right. I did toss up whether to use jealousy or envious. Either way having had to spend many hours in economy I wish I could've done it the way Kym does.
@@KymIllman Please do What the drivers drove to Dutch GP and also please include Liam Lawson because he replaces the broken hand injured Danny Ric
You must not have been very important to travel the world and not get a business class ticket, never heard that before for a flight longer than 8 hours.
I love seeing Kym be the guinea pig testing out the best and easiest ways to travel for all of us who sit home and never go anywhere. You're beating them at their own game with those bag trackers, though. The airlines should provide trackers for all first & business class luggage. It probably wouldn't cost much compared to all the expensive liquor and other perks. Nice video!
Mate he’s flying business class on Singapore airline , isn’t exactly hard.
As a frequent international traveler I appreciate both the joys and the frustrations. You handle these issues with good spirits and patience - I try to do the same, but sometimes my patience gets lost.
Love these travel 'days' vlogs Kym, enjoy the lounges and business experience.
It gives me something to do on the trip to
As an avid F1 fan for 30 odd years, I love seeing your travel log videos kym. Thank you, it`s great seeing what your daily busy life is like. Keep up the great work
Glad you like them!
That ending🤣 10/10 Illman👍
When you never see your bag again, that is lost.
When you get reunited with it, that is misplaced.
And... all's well that ends well.
Thanks for your, always, informative/interesting/fun content.
Thank you for watching!
Discovered your channel only recently Kym as an F1 fan since '91. Great travel reviews and insight, keep it up!
Welcome aboard!
Great video Kym! You sure are an avgeek now! Stunning review
Thank you kindly!
The Valley Wing at the Sheraton is fantastic
I’m using a air tag for my bags for several years now and it works great. Highly recommended.
Good to know!
Good promo for Swiss
38 hours.. that’s a killer.. oh and just ordered your Oscar Piastri signed print.. can’t wait to see it… 👍
There’s only one of those left as I write this
Yep well done. It’s an awesome photo and we went with #44..
Wow what a trip!! Cool though, lots of interesting information, tks!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for sharing your trip.
Thanks for watching!
The Air Baltic flight was great. I was the guy behind you Kym. And a great view of the track on the way in.
Such a great video! I am swiss and I had no idea you could get a fondue at the airport! Love these travel videos!
Welcome to The Netherlands Kym! Enjoy the rain and the sunshine and then the rain again and the sunshine and...
It was a shit full day today
Sounds like Melbourne in Australia ! 😂
@@KymIllman Yes it was, or, as we like to call it, Summer!
Really like the brevity and humour of your reviews. Subscribed!
Great video! Always excited for the potential of fondue !
12 years ago I discovered a handy life hack. I just FedEx my suitcase(s) to my destination. I only have a simple backpack with the things I actually need like wallet, papers, laptop and food. Many hotels have an option to set luggage aside it you inform them. Some charge a small fee if they need to safeguard it over 24 hours, never lost a suitcase since. Depending on how much luggage you have, it might even save you some money as airlines love to charge you for everything...
I did flew a few times first class, but in general I'm more than happy with business class...
Your life is fascinating. Sometimes frustrating but those are nothing in comparison. Thanks for staying passionate!
My pleasure!
i absolutely love singapore airport-so beautiful!
Hi Kym i came across your video, and i must say it is with joy to watch. Thnx you for showing us things we hope one day to experience. Good luck with your next video. Cheers
You are so welcome!
Air Baltic were the launch customer for the A220, it was an Air Baltic aircraft that was brought out to Australia for Qantas to checkout and again to announce they had ordered them for QantasLink.
The lobby was bigger then most airport terminals LOL!!
great video, thanks, what a trip! best wishes
Glad you enjoyed it!
That is a long journey from Perth. At least you did have time to rest in Singapore.
wow not cheap...bud great trip...!
It was a great way to travel long distance
Travel Video are my favourite
Great video. Never been further than Singapore, but have had some happy hours sipping beer in a beach bar at Zandvoort on a sunny day!
Looooooved the intro. Do that more. Straight into it.
Ah those first class problems… will Kym get a fondue or won’t he…. I am glued to my screen 😂😂😂 lovely mate , keep them coming !
I remember flying quite often a number of decades ago. I never would have imagined getting on board wearing anything but a suit and tie. The same was true in the upscale lounges. People had more class and good taste. Respect was accompanied with proper attire. What happened?
No room for a suit n tie for me.
I always wear ear plugs to help with sleep on the plane.
I absolutely enjoyed this one!
So glad!
I love the way you travel!!!! I hope these places are looking after you for this advertisement as I want to to go we’re you suggest…
I’m just tell it like it is.
Wow those AirTags really saved the day!
Amazing video ❤❤❤
You are so kind
I already love your videos, but this video was edited really really well even better than the good editing in the other ones
Glad you liked it.
I love these travel videos but I get travel anxiety just watching them 😂
Stay calm
You've spoken about using those air tags to track your bags so many times. I'm convinced fully now... Heading to Amazon now to get some for my next journey.
You can get good Satay in the Netherlands as well Kym, many good Inonesian restaurants here
Noted. Thanks!
The Valley Wing is where you should stay at the Shangri La in Singapore - own entrance , super large rooms, loads of freebies. Garden Wing is also very good - tropical feel with balconies
But it's the Garden Wing which is special (for S'pore that is).
The f bomb at the end 😂😂😂
Kym knows F1 is a snoozefest this year so he gives us a travel blog.
Happy to see my workplace - airBaltic on your video. Perhaps will share this with the marketing team :D Some of our aircrafts are used on some LX routes (not codeshare).
Go for it!
I got exhausted by watching this video only lol
Another great video and informative to have a tracking device is required
36 hours is dedication to the job.
See you in Monza! Dana and I will be in the Aston Martin Paddock Club hospitality lounge.
Noted
@@KymIllman we were very lucky to get them. Very. Last minute upgrade.
Sleeping for 8 hours but feeling and thinking you only slept for 3 is so relatable.
Doing it in first class,,,,, not so much.
😂
Welkom in Nederland :)
Hello Kym, you may have a good reason for taking the route you did ..but really only two flights would be necessary. Saves time and there's less chance of checked baggage going astray.
Price
I am a bit concerned for your future waistline Kym as you seem to focus on the food a bit much.😂😂
Man’s Gotta eat
Poor Danny Ric!
Another great travel video and airtags are the travellers dream. If you fly singapore airlines suites out of singapore, you are dropped off at a private terminal for an extraordinary hotel lobby style experience
One day maybe
reason you flying airBaltic instead of Swiss is that Swiss rented several A220 (Bombardier C-Series) from airBaltic to operate for Swiss, because Swiss got some problems with their A220's and don't have enough that can fly.
LOL! The wrong time on the phone is epic. I've had that happen on a small scale and it's always annoying. I'm shocked you check a bag but I guess if you're traveling by yourself and need to have the camera gear in your carry then on the clothes have to go somewhere. I'm using to traveling with my family where we can spread the bodies and lenses around our various carry on luggage.
Press F to Pay Resoects for the Bag. Welcome to the Netherlands at least sir
Wise man
Looked a bit like Harry Metcalfe there talking with the rep whilst waiting for your bags. And bloody air tags for the win.
Imagine if you took another tablet. After an hour sleep. Hahaaa
Geeze Kym. 38hrs and your going to do some work. I flew Perth to Athens last year. Even though in BC and took a couple of sleeping pills i couldnt sleep. By tge time i arrived i was just about delirous and i checking in to my hotel they were asking my name and it was like they were speaking Japanese. I just cant sleep on planes. A tip for you. Dont fly Malaysian out of Perth in BC. Did it last week. Old 737 with no padding in the seat. People were seriously complaining. Was not a pleasant flight at all.
Shit. I have one flight with them next year from KL to Perth. Hope they sort that out by then.
Living in NL and using Schiphol regurarly, I have to say it is currently one of the worst airports for retrieving luggage.
Your final destination (Zandvoort Circuit) at 8:38
Hi from NZ ! Whats the bag tracking app you have to keep tabs on your luggage ??? See you at the Singapore F1 ! I'll say Hi.... that will be odd lol !!! Also love your vids very entertaining!!!
Apple airtags
If I took a shot every time you said fondue, I'll be pretty drunk😂
Couldn't stop thinking about it!
Love the videos Kym and I miss Perth. Moved to perth in 2002 and relocated back to the UK in 2012 buy the Australian company i still work with. I get to fly around the globe and use Priority pass which is a bit hit and miss. Istanbul is a great airport and the Turkish Airlines Business lounge is a favourite. Please could you indicate what locator you are using as i've lost more bags than i can remember.
Schiphol is a bloody nightmare for baggage. Sometimes I fly from Zurich to Amsterdam and I time waiting for the bag takes longer than the flight.
Yes the problems at Schiphol became apparent in May 2022. Staff shortages etc.
Thanks for taking us along with you, id be curious to know what gadget you're using to track your luggage because i think i need this in my life 😂
I think he used airtags, they are really useful for the luggage
Apple air tags
Oh thanks for that! #Genius
Hi! Love the show it's one of my favourites on UA-cam. In your considerable experience, what is the best rucksack travel bag that you have found?
Never had one. Only take a camera bag with wheels.
What happened to your normal suitcase with all the stickers?
that ending though. hope your camera's ok.
Some Airlines do have Orange color 1st Class Luggage Tags so your luggage gets to the Carousel 1st. You just need to fly with better Airlines. Just like most things Dutch, Amsterdam airport is notorious with being one of the most dysfunctional in the world. Almost worst than Rome where the workers take 3 hour lunch break.
The priority, stickers, and tags mean nothing at all I’m afraid
Everyone tell you they saw you in the pre race trying to shoot Steve Carell?
Many yes
Hi Kym
I’ve got a flight back to Sydney from Bangkok
Can you recommend a good sleeping tablet pls
Another top vlog ❤
See your doctor
Do one trip econo and see how most travel He he
Thought this was another prigozhin video from the thumbnail 😂
Glad you got your bag, what device did you use to track it?
How did you setup a tracker on your bags?
Airtags
Be a nightmare loosing your luggage 🧳 😢
Luckily, I had nothing pressing.
Kym, I am a bit of a dinosaur when it comes to tech. What is the trackable thing in your bag called?
Airtags
@@KymIllman thanks Kym.
I’m interested to know why you didn’t choose SIA from SIN to AMS direct? I’m interested because I’m thinking of doing that route next time rather than mucking about through LHR? Tony D
Price
Did you not change your shirt the entire time?
No KLM?
I've noticed this before with your flight videos you seem to take longer than necessary to get from A to B. While watching this I've done a quick search and found Singapore Airlines 1 stop and only 20 hours duration to Schiphol. So is the longer journey personal choice?
Price.
That bag situation was a joke. Surely when the ZRH number didn't add up someone would've properly looked at the tag.
There is also that other barcode sticker placed on your bag with all the details.
Someone seriously dropped the ball on that one.
Why PER-SIN-ZRH-AMS and not just PER-SIN-AMS (or even PER-DOH-AMS)?
Price
Fondu…. Breakfast of Champions…?
I think James Hunt would disagree 😂
May the Force
be with you.🌀
Jim🌀
(-: :-)
Give me this man his fondue!!!!! 😅
Waste off food if you don t have the time ?
Why not fly directly from Singapore?
Probably a lot more expensive.
Also not as interesting a video 😂😂
That is the 'no fondue' route so not acceptable 😂
Much cheaper to do it this way
Amsterdam = lost luggage, they are masters of the art of losing stuff.
Kym always manages to lose a bag.
I have nothing to do with the losing of them
Do you pay for your flights or does F1 pay for your flights
I pay for them
Does it pay this much to be a f1 photographer? Or did you already have money from some other business endeavors?
I never stop working
8 hours sleep on a flight. Unheard of.
name a better duo than kym illman and fondue
Chris Broad and waygu steak
As I’m sure you probably know, sleeping pills aren’t good for you anyway.
These travel videos always make my day! Great work, Kym.
Tell your friends, thanks