How Does an Aviation YouTuber Make Money? Q&A Time!
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- Опубліковано 18 жов 2024
- How does Noel Philips make money? How do I pay for my flights? Just how do you find your way out of Istanbul Airport? These and more questions answered on this week's video!
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one of the few youtubers who talk about everything honestly, without hiding anything. Appreciate that!
common question he also has a ppl so he can fly himself
My favourite vids are the ones of flights on small airlines you don’t hear about often to remote small towns like the recent Canadian trip or the one trip in USA where the random gramps drove you to the airport in his pickup. Shows there’s still great people in this world instead of how the world is portrayed on the tube these days.
They're some of my favourites too! Give me a Metroliner to a remote town in America over First Class on an Emirates A380 any time!
I 100% agree. Love it when Noel goes to random places and meets the locals. It's something that you rarely see and is far more interesting hearing from someone you never ordinarily would speak to.
@@noelphilips think you're flying too much mate if you're not excited by Emirates first class and more
really love watching all you videos Noel.
keep up the great work
@@noelphilips my dad worked for amtrak so as a kid we went everywhere via train for free. As an adult, I was so excited to fly EVERYWHERE!!!!
What I love about your videos is how genuine you are. I tip my hat to you! Keep doing what you’re doing 👍
Thank you so much
@@noelphilips this honest video got you one more subscriber
It's good you explained how much work goes into what you do, you make it look effortless. Some people may think it is just hopping on a plane, filming it & posting it. Knowing how hard you work at it, to bring us interesting & unique content just makes me enjoy your videos even more.
I'll be honest, I wasn't expecting a whole team behind it.
@@michaelkitchin9665 The only thing they have to work with is what he gives them. If he didn't work so hard to find interesting places & things, they wouldn't be able to do anything with it. 'Slick' vlogers would not admit that no one person could do it by themselves.
I wouldn’t really class it as hard work. You should try working in E.R now that’s hard work
@@amfwelsh I have a niece who worked in an ER, I'm not comparing what Mr. Philips does to that. I was trying to address some comments I have seen, from people who may think he just rolls out of bed, goes to the airport & picks a flight & flies mostly first class drinking champagne & people throw $ at him.
The integrity you hold is truly something to be admired. Thank you for being so transparent and open about the money flow - obviously we don’t need exact figures and I think you provided a great explanation on how running this channel actually works.
There’s a reason people (myself included) come back time and time again 🙌🏻
I think one of the keys to your success is you seem to be generally kind person and genuine in your interaction with others… not “over the top” and flashy
Big up to NP in the house. You're so easy to watch and you're so genuine. Humble and down to earth, great traits to have for your work and family life.
I'm always devastated for about 24 hours after each flight, so I really admire people like you who can travel for a living. Please keep it up as long as you can. Look forward to your videos. And what's the most exotic place you've flown to?
24 hours ? i'm devastated for a week and have genuine withdrawal symptoms.
Thank you Noel for doing what you do. As an Italian that grew up in the UK, and that now lives in the US, it’s good to hear a familiar accent showcase the same passion I have.. aviation. You’re likely the only channel on UA-cam, I watch every day. Thanks again and I wish you luck for the future!
Thank you for giving us an insight as to how you run your business. Many UA-camrs don't give this much detail. I have to admit, the more if your videos I watch, the more I'm hooked on them. Keep up the amazing work.
Noel, do a blooper video of some of the mishaps and mayhem of your trips. One that's stuck in my mind was when you stayed in New York at that really stinky hotel with the TV blaring all night 😄 I still go back to that video 😄
Thanks for being so transparent, it’s really interesting to hear how it all works behind the scenes. Your videos are excellent, I really enjoy them.
Lovely vid, really appreciate the transparency. You’re my favourite aviation UA-camr because you manage to be so nice while also ruthlessly honest about a product.
About the economy versus business flights: I suppose it depends whether most viewers are after concrete info they can use for booking their own trips or are armchair travellers indulging in wishful thinking. You certainly have more economy flights than most av-geeks.
The one thing I would really appreciate: fewer lounges on the priority pass and more info about what the airport provides for the hoi polloi: is there free wi-fi access, and for how long, are there lots of phone charging facilities, plenty of seating, is ANY of it comfy, how much of a choice is there for food‘n‘drink, are ppx on budget airlines shoved off to a rubbish part of the airport that looks like a rickety shed? It’s so difficult finding honest opinions of things like that. Maybe you could do an hour in the lounge and an hour checking out the terminal as a whole. I appreciate that queuing up at a chain coffee shop and paying for an overpriced latte is less fun than making the most of an all-inclusive lounge, but I‘m sure you don‘t mind making that sacrifice :-)
I must admit I like seeing take off and landing shots. Also I would sometimes prefer a bit more views of the places you actually travel to, rather than just the flight experience, but I guess that would be a slightly different type of travelogue market.
Cheers Andre, I try to sneak a bit into the videos where I can but always looking at doing more!
I think the same, a bit more of the places you visit would be very cool
I quite love the takeoffs....most thrilling part❤🇬🇧❤
@@noelphilips Thank you for this ive not watched it yet but i know it will be great as useful keep up the great work you do.
@@noelphilips Nice honest vid. I’ve not travelled for over two years due to the pandemic and wondering if you had to quarantine or caught covid while travelling? thanks
Really interesting and a lot more complicated than I thought; especially the two enabling companies and employees etc. Thanks very much for sharing things that many would regard as too personal/private; validates your channel even more I think. 👍
Greetings from Macclesfield 😎
Greetings from Tytherington!
@@Ellielucy And from Bollington! (formerly... briefly... wonderful people though!)
Love all your videos Noel please keep them coming. For people like me who can't afford to fly it's a great insight.
Glad you like them!
@@noelphilips I really like your videos as well! Keep em coming, Ill keep on watching and sharing!! And dont change your style pleaseee
Noel, your videos are my lunch time routine on a Monday! Really great to hear explanations of so much you can never truly understand from just watching the videos inc. all the work that goes in just to make them happen!
Glad you like them!
I can't be the only one that noticed The Office related t-shirt, right? Absolutely awesome show, both the British & American versions.
Keep up the great work, man! Love your videos.
Always really enjoy watching your videos. I used to love to travel and fly as well, but these days im on Dialysis so youtube kind of helps fill the void. You're my favourite AV Channel, because you cover everything. I gave up on Sam Chui as it was just him showing off all the free stuff he gets, and that doesnt interest me one bit as it looks too corporate. I love all the weird and wonderful random things you cover like the one to Nebraska and it was just a small town with lovely people. You dont get to see that! Or the Ferry lockdown video where you went through the full mini bar! We've all done it! Keep up the great work. We all really appreciate it.
Noel.. keep them coming, your channel is fantastic, authentic, honest and informative. Love your videos.
I love your content. It would be nice to know when your flights took place especially when it might have been months ago. Month and year in the description would be helpful especially in these times when things are changing so quickly.
Idea for economy flights. Turn them into travel tip videos. Maybe more behind the scenes like how you plan out plane and train trips. Do this style video, still be able to vlog flight but give it another reason to watch and get more views.
That's a good idea, bringing some more value to the economy videos. WIll see what I can do!
You are amazing at what you do. By far one of the best out there IMO. I was in the aviation industry for almost 15 years working for Delta Air Lines. You have a lot of heart in your videos which is part of what sets you apart from the rest. Keep doing what you're doing!
Honesty and integrity....what a good foundation to provide us potential travelers a basis to enjoy what was once not so much taken for granted as much as it is now... The ability to travel the globe and enjoy such a smörgåsbord of fascinating people and places to enjoy. You are a gem Noel!
Love your videos for their honesty and sometimes brutal criticism of things that deserve it ❤🇬🇧❤
Your transparency and candor is appreciated, it doesn't especially look chic or glamorous at the moment. Your room is cool, it looks like an upscale Spanish brothel--have fun.
I really appreciate getting to see the business class flights. I fly a lot, but it's mostly on Southwest, so such videos are chance to see a world I do not get to experience in real life.
Noel, you have actually helped inspire me since I started my first UA-cam channel "Bacon Dad." I'm not that entertaining but I love being able to make videos. After starting my travel agency, I decided to start another channel "Pac NW and Beyond Travel" so I can enjoy travel and show that to people. It is hard to balance a full-time job, a part-time job, run a business and deal with the world's issues while trying to spend time with may now adult children. Thank you for what you do. We are all able to see areas we would never know about or be willing to actually visit.
You do a great job! The most important thing is to enjoy what you are doing. That makes good videos. Not really sure why I watch all your videos, I don't travel a lot my self, but it is something about seeing new places and experiences, and you present it in an excellent way.
Thanks Tommy, much appreciated.
Noel let me know when you’re planning on flying into Turweston again egbt my local airfield we can go in my plane then to iow if you fancy
Hats off to you sir! As a similar guy in his 40s with an interest in aviation I applaud you for having the bottle to just go out & follow you’re passion 👏🏻👏🏻 I’m very jealous 🤣 keep up the videos 👍🏻
Thank you Andrew, much appreciated!
Hi Noel. Since I discovered your UA-cam channel a few months ago I'm hooked up! I like the vlog style, the ambiance and the diversity of the scenes. Keep up the good work!
I really enjoy all your videos. Plane and rail. . .but the rail vids always remind me that my granddad was working for the Santa Fe Railroad when I was a kid back in the 1950s. As a child I got to "ride the rails" a LOT and because "Pa" worked for the railroad me and my siblings always rode for free. I've done a fair amount of Amtrak riding, too. Did the Empire Builder from Chicago to Portland four years ago and LOVED it! Thanks for ALL your videos!
Noel, keep up the great content! I love how it’s not only the flight review. You actually film in the destination as well. By far my favorite aviation channel. Good for you on taking the leap of faith walking away from your IT career. Hurry and come to Los Angeles again!
Thank YOU Noel for permitting me to watch your videos and how genuine you are, The integrity you hold is admirable. Huge hugs from Colombia.
Years ago on a United 737 from LAX to Monterey Peninsula Airport the plane was bouncing and shaking so that the very nervous pilot grabbed the mic and told us of how he hated flying through the mountain passes for all the up and downdrafts and high winds at at approach altitude. We were on the beam and at quite an angle before banging the ground then settling down. It was quite a ride,
From one pilot to another, sometimes the autopilot can make things worse on a windy landing. Better to click everything off and fly the plane. Great videos! Keep them coming! (Also, when are you doing the Caribbean? ....Jamaica specifically)
Thank you for the transparency! Not a lot of folks talk about the other side.
Thanks for watching :)
I haven't commented before but I have watched for a couple of years. You are an inspiration of mine when it comes to travel videos and I would love to work in the same field as you do right now. If anything, you are one of the coolest, down to earth youtubers that I watch and have recommended you to anyone who wants to watch this type of content. Keep it up Noel :)
Wow, thank you!
Stay safe and keep on filming! I enjoy these videos very much. Gives me the travel bug and makes me wanna travel the world. The news makes everything look so scary, but your videos remind me that the world is actually not all bad and it’s definitely worth exploring! :)
Hi Noel, I enjoy your reviews. It is enjoyable to hear your informed view on the planes and airline service. It is particularly nice to see you interact with employees in a polite, respectful way, which makes a massive change from the right ending things that are going on inside planes between a beleaguered staff and some drunk, high or certifiable public. So your calm demeanor makes it seem less frightening to fly the “friendly” skies. Many thanks for your service.🥰
Meant frightening not right ending . (Thanks spell check!) LOL
Enjoyed this Q&A. Nice to actually understand how it all works. 👍🏻 Hotel lighting looked like a brothel 🏩😂
I think you're a breath of fresh air. Love the videos and your dry humour. Well done mate. Cheers
Noel, I love all your videos and especially when you go to little out-of-the-way destinations and little-used airports. I also love the trains!! No Loo Review!!!! Waaahhhhh!!!
Thank you!
In your last video I was thinking to myself, "Noel is one lucky guy..I would LOVE to do what he does" so many thanks for your open honesty about your process. Love your videos. In a way, I feel like I've traveled after watching them. THANK YOU
I love this channel, and I’m glad to see you’ve been able to make it your full time job. I remember how exhausted you would be early on in your channel, and it seems a bit better at least now that you aren’t working on top of this. Thanks for the economy class explanation. It makes sense actually, after thinking about it. It’s not very exciting watching someone on UA-cam have the same flying experience as myself!
To be honest, I could watch your videos sll day whether the flights are on easyjet, business class on a mainstream airline, or rare aircraft on unknown carriers. Don't be afraid to post one or two more of your economy class flights- in one sense they would be a change. I find you such a genuine person and as such, you deserve every success. One question I'd like to ask, is do you get many jobsworths questioning why you are filming? I don't know if you're ever looked at my transport channel, but I get them quite a lot. And I always find them unnerving.
I love how honest you are about everything, not in like a brutally honest sort of way but you're always really genuine about what you say, and it really speaks to your character. I can tell that you do really enjoy doing this and I'm sure we all enjoy watching the videos too!
Watching your vids, and hearing your story makes one feel encouraged to stay on track! Thanks for sharing! Stay on board✈️
A great behind-the-scenes video of questions we all look for answers for. Really
Appreciate all your videos, Noel. Keep up the good work and stay safe, God bless and guide.
My pleasure!
These videos are great...all that potentially boring stuff to you is fascinating to many of us wondering how that all works. Especially when it is someone like you that just seems to be pretty flat out honest about everything. Refreshing really.
Thank you very much!
The new airport is notorious for wind coming off the Black Sea. I had to spend a night in Izmir when my BA flight couldn't land at Istanbul a few weeks ago. The next day we tried again and it took 3 go-arounds (about 90 minutes) to get down on the ground! Keep up the good work
You would think they would've known this before building an airport in that exact location.
Anyone who admits he is occasionally nervous during flying is a friend of me ! I do like the human aspect (subtitles can be useful if viewing without sound but it’s the banter which I enjoy). Also, strangely I enjoy the segments from plane to hotel room: reminds me of frequent business travel years ago and before that travelling round the world. Also what I particularly like of your channel is the diversity of travel (literally trains planes and automobiles !)
22:39 Thanks to you too Noel, love the content you upload. Great to hear how unbiased and open you are...keep it going mate.
Thank you Ady!
Noel, you're 100% the realest person on UA-cam. Everyone else is so pretentious.."oh look at me, I'm rich off of UA-cam and you're not" type of people. Thanks for your honesty.
Noel, when Australia opens up again to tourists, I'd be more than happy to meet you and explain some of Australia's more niche regional carriers.
oz still closed ?
Thank you! Would love to go, there's so much I'd like to do there. Just waiting on you guys opening the borders now!
@@noelphilips Just announced. February 21, provided you're double vaccinated.
@@noelphilips can’t wait to see some trip reviews when you come down under, maybe even a colab with Paul Stewart
Hi Noel! I love your videos. You are a natural UA-camr.
I agree with the lack of economy videos especially on the smaller airlines you fly with, it would however be good to see some economy videos on the larger airlines/long haul! You’re longest flights back to back in economy was my favourite video and is more relatable to the majority of us! Keep up the good work mate
We love your economy class reviews. Most of us use economy and they make for really good viewing!
I love the loo reviews! It’s a weird fascination! I love the old trains too! Keep at it! Hi from USA, Michigan!
Thank you!
Respect Noel! An open and authentic insight into your world, and which I love to watch.
Well I can say we all appreciate the hard work and dedication you put in on each video. Keep up the great work my friend.
Lucky man you are Noel but at the end of the day you make your own luck you have worked hard and been persistent…inspiring stuff - love your channel been here since the beginning and always love the notifications for new videos, just keep doing you ✊
I appreciate that!
Don't worry about not looking "cool". The charm of this channel is that you're a regular person like most of us and it makes it easier to imagine ourselves on these journeys.
As someone who's not cool, I think Noel is cool lol. Cool or not, Noel's personality draws me to this channel and I love every video.
Fair play Noel for being so open about your business. It certainly is an invaluable channel and I really enjoy these videos. Keep up the good work.
Appreciate you being so transparent Noel, it's helpful for some of us who consider going down these avenues that there is not a lot of info about. Also for the record, I watch you and Mr Beast xD
Thanks Noel, excellent video as always. Really enjoyed that. Look forward to plenty more.
Keep up the good work Noel, Never compare yourself to the 'big youtubers' you are who you are and that's why we watch.
Even if we do all get jealous by all your travelling! :)
@Noel Philips - I am a frequent traveller myself with weekly commuter flights for work and flights to holiday home in Spain. Since Covid dropped, all that stopped and I have been home office bound for 2 years. During that time I've really missed travel, but whenever I feel I missed that buzz I have just watched one of your videos, and it has given me the that feeling I missed. Particularly love the more obscure trips like "least used airport in mainland USA". Keep up the good work.
Love all of your vids mate nice work 👍 You should try Bangladeshi regional airlines :)
Hi Noel, don't know if you will get to see this, just to say, caught your interview on Airliners Live, and im presently binge watching all you travel blogs. Fantastic stuff, loving it, and keep up the great work mate
I have to say I'm very happy you took into consideration what was going on in Ukraine right now, and decided it was best to avoid the place, and certainly to not use it as entertainment! Hopefully another time aye!
Well, not only was it my safety but also would have felt very wrong wandering around trying to make humourous videos while the country is in the situation it's in right now. I'm hoping things calm down and I can get back there in the near future!
I am so surprised you are so candid about this, I really appreciated it!
Gotta love those CFM engines, I think it's the same engine noise the DC10s had.
I'm in IT and seeing other people in my industry getting in on UA-cam, one of my engineers has a YT video on Scuba Diving. After having worked with a British Software Developer Company (Brutal). I have a ton of respect for anyone that has worked in the Technology field, especially in the UK. Glad you're having fun and getting paid for it.
I appreciate an economy flight once in a while because it can help me choose an airline when I travel. The horror of some check in is also an eye opener. Thanks and nice to see the new airport.
Thank you, will try and film some in the future!
@@noelphilips,watching your video reminded me of my very last flight before Covid which was to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines in Economy Class,as someone who is nearly a six-footer, space was quite cramped and sitting for over half a day was tough but other than that, everything else was wonderful and we were supposed to fly with them back to Istanbul at the end of last year but to Covid, its on hold till further notice. 😔
Noel, you absolutely nailed this, but lets keep it simple - you're a nice guy who everyone can relate to, everyone who watches you is fine with adverts or sponsors because you're an honest and open person. I quite often watch your vids just to chill out and feel like I'm on the trip with you. Case closed, well done.
I imagine one of the other reasons you do so few economy class videos is that it's just so difficult in a cramped window seat to film properly without disturbing your seat mates or making them suspicious of your motives. I always feel so self conscious when filming my take-offs and landings with a stranger sat six inches away, pretending NOT to be watching everything I'm doing. It's a shame that top quality smart phones and go-pros came along just at the time when most people seem to have become totally desensitized to the thrill of tearing down a runway at 170kts!
Thanks for the insight on how you have your UA-cam career structured. More to it that meets the eye! I used to watch many of aviation channels but now have stopped and watch only you and Jeb Brooks.
I thought you were way younger than 43! And I mean that as a compliment.
Haha I certainly don't feel like it these days!
Your videos are a breath of fresh air in AV reviews, so honest and easy to watch
Thank you!
q1: he pays for his own flight, rarely accepts free seats
q2: how did he get started? he worked in IT and started filming flights. now hes a full time youtuber.
q3: why never economy? he does, there are multiple economy flights, he doesnt film them all.
q4: hes not always traveling
q5: how can he afford? hes not a millionaire, hes got companies that do money laundering that he has to maintain and he flies on the company expense. the companies make money from ads-- 80%. 20% sponsorship.
Money laundering and tax mitigation via offshore companies 😂
I really love that how he poked Sam Chui. That is really appreciated. People like Noel Philips and Josh Cahill are showing the true face of Airlines of the world.
How little did you know at the time, that you’re decision was to be one of the most important you will possibly ever make…..👍🇮🇲🇺🇦
I think what makes your videos good is they are casual
Many other travel vloggers do more of a documentary feel where they just narrate. They dont have their own humor or unique touches...thats why i like your channel
That boarding reminded me of the Ben Stiller movie: he's the only person at the gate, yet still has to wait because his boarding group hasn't been called!
Haha, I had visions of the entire departure lounge being empty with just me standing there!
It's good to hear how UA-camrs do what they do. I watch more UA-cam than TV and often thought about filming what i do. I'm a reseller but also travelled for 10 years between Australia and the U.S before moving here so i love seeing your view on different travel adventures.
I quite like the economy videos in interesting places on questionable airlines, the video of Scat airlines in Kazakhstan was very interesting for me personally. Same with the Cebu Pacific A330, even though that seemed like absolute hell on earth!
Haha, yes I try to do flights like that in economy as it makes it more of a fun/interesting video!
Hi Noel your integrity is not that usual in this world so thanks for your great vlogs and honesty. Please keep it up. Best regards from Oz.
I appreciate that!
Jeb brooks and your channel are my favorite, I would love to see some collaboration between aviation channels like going on inaugural flights together , so we can compare reviews etc
Cheers Benjamin, and never say never - now things are opening up we're all looking at things we can do together!
Soon as you mentioned ads, Bang an Advert came on, it did make me chuckle watched the whole thing showing my support 😉
This is what my dream is! Travelling on plane, (I love aviation) and getting payed to do it!
Love this video Noel, incorporating the Q&A is brilliant! I actually watch your videos to see things around the world, I don't add additional value to the business class videos.
Keep doing, what you're doing!
09:47 I wonder who that would be 😂
I appreciate your honest no nonsense videos. All are excellent source of information and entertainment for someone who loves travel. Keep up good work.
I love a go around. It's only happened to me three times (out of hundreds of flights). Also, a small point of order; is it true that you only get paid for the adds if the viewer does not skip them? Thanks for sharing, Noel.
I had go-arounds on 2 consecutive outbound flights back in 2016, so far my only 2 in 19 years of flying!
First was LPL-NCE on an EZY A319 in the April, wow that was exhilerating!😁 Then MAN-ALC on a ZB A321 a month later!
(not such an impressive feat but still)
I had a go around once flying into Berlin. There wa a thunderstorm and just as I thought we'd touch down the plane wiggled and the engines came on on full power. Must admit that I gripped my chair quite firmly...
Go arounds are great fun! And I'm not entirely sure as UA-cam don't publish details about how it works to that depth. I do believe that you get paid regardless, but get slightly more if the user actually clicks the ad.
@@noelphilips Do you see any difference in income from UA-cam Premium subscribers?
Great insight and great content, really love your channel and always look forward to your uploads!
So watching this two weeks later, probably a good call to not go to Ukraine
I'm glad you made the decision to not go to Ukraine an unfortunate decision to have to make. 😥 praying for peace in ukraine
Good honest video thanks for explaining everything. I'm a 39 year old and dipping my toe in YT good to see you making a success also a techie
Best of luck with your UA-cam venture!
We flew into Istanbul international in December for a trade show. Two go arounds and finally landed pretty sideways with a lot of bumps. Two of our colleagues flights were diverted to Antalya which is a 12 hour drive away.
I wonder if the new airport is a bit too exposed to high winds?
Istanbul International is so big that it leaves you thinking that it must have been built to satiate the ego of a rather bullish political leader. 😂
Pilots don't like landing there.
I fly to Las Vegas on a two or three times a year basis. Prior to this last year I had been coming in from Nashville, landing on the north-south runway. Last year I had moved out to Oregon and on all 3 flights coming to Las Vegas we have landed on the more east-west runway and all three of those landings the wind was worlds different. You would have thought you were landing in a thunderstorm. In fact, on my flight in yesterday I had the DIVINE luxury of Pink Floyd's "Echoes" pulsing through my noggin as we decended into Vegas. As we turned into our final it went from a few wobbles and hickups to bumpity bump full on dirt road at 65 mph. I am not one to get nervous that easily, but after the CLOSE promity encounter with a United Airbus at 35,000+ feet about half-way through the flight I was a little on edge. I don't know if it was the music soothing me or what, but about 100 feet up it just felt like our little 737 "floated" in for a perfect landing. The Black Sea is a cruel and most foul body of water and from the stories my dad would tell about his deployments to Turkey, it was not a pilots paradise...
@@Wolverines77 no close encounters mid air lol. 1000 feet of vertical seperation
Thanks Noel.
Loved the Q&A and honest answers.
You are the best IMO.
Cheers
Phil