The $20,000 Residence on Etihad A380

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  • Опубліковано 12 лип 2019
  • There's nothing like The Residence in commercial air travel.
    The Residence is above First Class; with a living room, separate bedroom and en-suite shower room, it is the only three-room suite on a commercial airline in the world. It is indeed the World's Premiere Flying Experience.
    I hadn't flown The Residence in 2 years and I was very keen to re-live this fantastic experience, so I decided to dress up for the occasion. This flight was Etihad's inaugural A380 service from Abu Dhabi to Seoul Incheon.
    On the return flight from Incheon to Abu Dhabi (next episode), I will be back in Economy to see the differences in travel experience on the same plane.
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    Join me for my third, spectacular experience in Etihad Airway’s The Residence! The Residence is completely out of this world within the field of luxury, commercial passenger aviation, far surpassing any first class service that you might care to mention. It is unique in so many ways from providing the only, true double bed in a public, commercial aviation setting within your cabin to the provision of your own personal butler whilst in The Residence lounge and also whilst up in the air, trained in the prestigious Savoy Hotel in London.
    I take the inaugural flight from Abu Dhabi international airport to Incheon Airport in Seoul, South Korea at the invitation of Etihad Airways, celebrating the launch of this new route in The Residence. I will be making the return journey in economy class in my next video guys, so watch out for that one!
    If you’d like to see my first and second Residence experiences, you can see these in my videos here:
    • Etihad A380 The Reside...
    • Most Luxurious Flight ...
    The Residence flying experience provides a home from home on the ground and then in the sky where any need or desire you could think of is expertly and carefully taken of. The Residence experience starts with being chauffeur driven in a luxury car (typically Audi, BMW or Mercedes) to the first class, VIP terminal of the airport where you are met by your personal luggage carrier, butler and chef.
    Whilst waiting for your flight, you are housed in your own little palace with access to a spa (I opt to have an extremely relaxing and very nice and pleasant foot massage) and even a smoking room, lavishly decorated and stocked with the finest cigars, including Cuban, from around the world. Your own personal chef is on hand to deliver a Michelin Star level of dining experience, with each dish being hand crafted to your requirements and set in front of you with an explanation of each of the components of the dish before you begin eating. There are a wide variety of premium wines, spirits, beers and champagne to choose from.
    Within your Residence lounge, there is a large, wall-mounted television and library. The Residence on the ground experience is absolutely sublime and a true masterpiece of comfort and service for the passenger.
    At the gate to the aeroplane, I am met by the person who is to be my butler in the air. He introduces himself and up in the air, it’s clear that he cares - that’s what’s so great about Etihad Airway’s The Residence - the personal touch. They have researched my background before the day and present me with a number of aviation magazines to read and enjoy on the flight, as well as a framed photo of myself and a certificate to commemorate my travelling on this inaugural flight with Etihad in The Residence.
    I am extremely impressed with the food I receive on the flight, with a delicious steak and chips being put before me as the main course and delicious little Asian sandwiches with succulent meat as a starter. I am also treated to Bellini Cipriani wine and a wonderful post-dinner digestif of Cellar 28 Remy Martin - greater opulence you couldn’t imagine, honestly!
    After dinner, I can sprawl out on my double bed and watch TV in private, after taking a very relaxing and refreshing shower in my private bathroom on board. After sleeping, I rub my eyes to see my personal butler bringing a luxurious and mouth-watering breakfast of waffles and raspberries, served with champagne to get me in the mood to face a new day before we land.
    Overall, I am once again bowled over by Etihad’s provision for me within The Residence class on board and I hold Etihad Airway’s The Residence in the highest regard. Would did you think of the whole fantastic experience? Let me know in the comments - as always, I am very pleased to share these gems of an aviation experience with you, my audience, and I thank you for watching.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 16 тис.

  • @SamChui
    @SamChui  4 роки тому +6541

    This is not my first time flying The Residence. One of the main goal I have here is to make a better video to share the experience so I invested in better gears, with a professional videographer traveling with me. Unlike the first and second time which I paid my own Residence flight, this (3rd time!) is indeed an invite from Etihad like i mentioned early in the video. I asked to go one way in The Residence and return in economy to have a feel the differences.
    For more depth review of The Residence and how to afford it, please visit my blog post
    samchui.com/2019/07/08/review-etihad-a380-the-residence-to-incheon/#.XSmr0ZMzbOQ

    • @kyeongsukim9048
      @kyeongsukim9048 4 роки тому +35

      Sam Chui hihi

    • @RishavDahal
      @RishavDahal 4 роки тому +26

      Sam when you gonna visit Nepal again.. I just wanna meet you 😀

    • @princedaum5395
      @princedaum5395 4 роки тому +17

      Its cheaper than emirates first class

    • @itztyler6465
      @itztyler6465 4 роки тому +12

      Sam Chui nice vids man 👍🏼😊

    • @lorddeath5531
      @lorddeath5531 4 роки тому +6

      Give away hmm

  • @johny7even
    @johny7even 4 роки тому +8811

    This reminds me of the one time I found 50 euros on the street and took a taxi back home instead of walking. Ah, the good life.

  • @pho8571
    @pho8571 4 роки тому +9082

    People in economy: can we arrive faster pls?
    People in residence: can we not arrive at all?

    • @nsms1297
      @nsms1297 4 роки тому +54

      Lol

    • @lemiwinks7794
      @lemiwinks7794 4 роки тому +370

      i flew business for the first time on a 4 hour flight... wished it was 14 hours

    • @osmani6004
      @osmani6004 4 роки тому +14

      😂😂😂 so true

    • @cheezysot
      @cheezysot 4 роки тому +7

      Lemiwinks then fly to Japan 🇯🇵

    • @FlameRat_YehLon
      @FlameRat_YehLon 4 роки тому +34

      Actually... No. Those that can indeed afford the residence flight probably have a high enough rate that, they either 1. don't care about the price at all, or 2. just need more "full power" time to make more money which worths way more than the extra few hours of luxury time.

  • @shaangandhi2862
    @shaangandhi2862 10 місяців тому +19

    Kudos to the butler. Full of class. He’s the star of the show

  • @JPTech933
    @JPTech933 Рік тому +51

    Interesting video as usual. What is fascinating to me is the food presentation, and how service is given. Food & drink service, presentation, how staff acts, the wording they use, the flow of service, how they anticipate guests needs. And of course the ability to deliver this in the sky!

  • @applegamerclashofclansymas8629
    @applegamerclashofclansymas8629 4 роки тому +9272

    Meanwhile in economy:
    -Beef or chicken
    -A baby crying the whole flight

    • @aktsza
      @aktsza 4 роки тому +505

      Sorry we ran out of nonveg, please have this veg meal.

    • @hdtelevision9525
      @hdtelevision9525 4 роки тому +244

      @Tintu Mone Me a broke dumbass : can't even afford a Railway.
      Bicycle is more eco friendly 😑

    • @gbrll2611
      @gbrll2611 4 роки тому +249

      @@hdtelevision9525 Me a broke dumbass: can't even afford a bicycle.
      walking on foot is more fitness😑

    • @cipriani9607
      @cipriani9607 4 роки тому +12

      😂👍😂👍😂...that's right

    • @Goldfishclown
      @Goldfishclown 4 роки тому +189

      Meanwhile in Sudan:
      - No beef, no chicken
      - All babies crying all the time

  • @ziyyos35
    @ziyyos35 3 роки тому +6526

    Meanwhile at the economy:
    She: do you want something to drink?
    Me: what are my options?
    she: yes or no

  • @justinr9784
    @justinr9784 Рік тому +29

    I work in hospitality (fancy ass buffet) and I've started watching these videos to get pointers from the wait/stewarding staff - the butlers and whatnot. They are always amazing right down to posture and body language. Airlines have the highest quality customer service no doubt about it.

    • @randomnordmann4020
      @randomnordmann4020 9 місяців тому

      Depends on the airline, and usually only reserved for first class.

  • @AndresLeonRangel
    @AndresLeonRangel Рік тому +152

    I love how humble and modest Sam seems to be yet he is so full of fancy experiences in life.

    • @nathanimunir
      @nathanimunir Рік тому +17

      Ah yes very humble and modest. “Youve lost weight” “the butler tries to know you before you fly” 🤨

    • @splashbs
      @splashbs Рік тому +7

      @@nathanimunir What was wrong about “the butler tries to know you before you fly”? Sounds like a compliment to the good preperation of the butler.

    • @omargoalzz
      @omargoalzz Рік тому +8

      @@nathanimunir "you've lost weight" is kind of both mean and nice at same time, Because he is saying you're in better shape, but he is also saying last time you was overweight

    • @spacekitt.n
      @spacekitt.n 11 місяців тому +5

      easy to be humble and not care about money when you're stuffed to the gills with it

    • @Aderin.
      @Aderin. 8 місяців тому +1

      Telling someone they've lost weight is a compliment. It shows they are undergoing self improvement

  • @MrAledro84
    @MrAledro84 4 роки тому +2199

    Complimentary wifi? For 20k I want my own friggin satellite

    • @hugovankeulen6803
      @hugovankeulen6803 4 роки тому +17

      ale84 true😂😂😂

    • @danielthepear2535
      @danielthepear2535 4 роки тому +24

      Lol, imagine having a string of satellites orbiting the earth on the same flight path as the A380.
      Definitely impossible, but still cool lol

    • @Alnmno1
      @Alnmno1 4 роки тому +32

      they call complimentary everything even if is nothing special .. just to make it sound like they give you something. like saying .... the oxygen and cabin pressure is complimentary. please enjoy

    • @georgewbushcenterforintell147
      @georgewbushcenterforintell147 4 роки тому +2

      @@Alnmno1 as a Jewish business man can I write off the oxygen and cabin pressure just Bill me and I'll send it to Mr cohen

    • @grant8490
      @grant8490 4 роки тому

      @@danielthepear2535 No need, The Residence is equipped with internet that can easily stream UA-cam, netflix, etc.

  • @vilalta7599
    @vilalta7599 4 роки тому +2724

    "I really encourage you to have this experience"
    Sure. I just happen to have a little problem
    Its called a 20k flight

    • @eliasziad7864
      @eliasziad7864 4 роки тому +11

      shut up

    • @geometricart7851
      @geometricart7851 4 роки тому +72

      I'd be more encouraged if the flight were discounted by 80%. For 20k I could instead go up in a MIG-29 to the edge of space around 53k-60k ft up and pull 8 G's. Go sleep through that!

    • @saimrehman4949
      @saimrehman4949 4 роки тому +34

      @@eliasziad7864 shut up you

    • @eliasziad7864
      @eliasziad7864 4 роки тому +3

      @@saimrehman4949 You shut up

    • @Sylvestror
      @Sylvestror 4 роки тому +60

      @@eliasziad7864 y'all shut up my butler's describing my 9th course.

  • @kimmy3469
    @kimmy3469 Рік тому +9

    What a great way to experience first class luxury travel without paying first class luxury travel lol. Thank you Sam 😊

  • @Airborne_Gaming
    @Airborne_Gaming Рік тому +18

    The fact that the camera man is just living his life in first class recording sam is just so funny!

  • @cirej25
    @cirej25 4 роки тому +2412

    Sam: “You lost weight”.
    Butler: “Here is a picture of you when you were 20 lbs lighter”.

    • @sebastianryden5331
      @sebastianryden5331 4 роки тому +25

      Nice one

    • @Ahmad-oo2ff
      @Ahmad-oo2ff 4 роки тому +5

      😂😂😂😂

    • @tiffanybethea7280
      @tiffanybethea7280 4 роки тому +3

      Lmao well said

    • @jenniferfowler2500
      @jenniferfowler2500 4 роки тому +21

      cirej25 seriously. Stick to product commentary, Sam.

    • @laggedxx
      @laggedxx 4 роки тому +8

      You’re dumb. The ‘lost weight’ bit was in the first class lounge, and the Butler said that when he sat at his seat.

  • @tubastud06
    @tubastud06 4 роки тому +2870

    "You seem familiar"
    "Ah, you lost weight"
    Smooth, Sam, smooooooooth

    • @carladonsol9432
      @carladonsol9432 4 роки тому +141

      Stupid remark

    • @diji2764
      @diji2764 4 роки тому +352

      I actually found that quite a rude comment

    • @charvikripalani2270
      @charvikripalani2270 4 роки тому +37

      @@diji2764 How so? I think it was a good compliment.

    • @IrrelevantPlease
      @IrrelevantPlease 4 роки тому +13

      DIJI 2 I think the OP is being sarcastic.

    • @sreejabose
      @sreejabose 4 роки тому +56

      @@diji2764 i AcTUaLlY FoUnd ThAt qUitE RuDE

  • @alfredsoyemi6425
    @alfredsoyemi6425 2 роки тому +4

    I just marvel at the beauty and greatness of your return flight in the economy class, so much to see that it took a boatload of the video time. Wish you can have add more video time to the residence experience by taking a bit of that time from the huge economy class experience.

  • @AbdulrahmanIsmail_AU
    @AbdulrahmanIsmail_AU Рік тому +3

    This video reminds me of my own time flying the residence. Sam, your video is an inspiration and not just an ad but a showcase.

  • @hoog7365
    @hoog7365 2 роки тому +3238

    "The Residence is a once in a lifetime experience"
    Sam: *does it for third time*

    • @daylearguelles9699
      @daylearguelles9699 2 роки тому +75

      Plot wist:He died 3 times

    • @dhananjay4025
      @dhananjay4025 2 роки тому +4

      @@daylearguelles9699 lol 😂😂

    • @gstyle1297
      @gstyle1297 2 роки тому +4

      SO EXPENSIVE!!!!

    • @mrflynn1205
      @mrflynn1205 2 роки тому +24

      And doesn’t even fucking pay for it

    • @rthelionheart
      @rthelionheart 2 роки тому +16

      Remember though that the nigga ain't paying for it; that's the fine print.

  • @kevinsargent
    @kevinsargent 4 роки тому +2949

    $20,000? That would pay my rent in Thailand for 10.5 years

  • @alexisbouchard3016
    @alexisbouchard3016 Рік тому +4

    Hey Sam,
    I really loved your video when it came out and it kinda breaks my heart to hear about the A380 misfortunes caused by Covid-19 :(
    Thanks for the content!

  • @dianalee3059
    @dianalee3059 2 роки тому +1

    Really loved this, thanks!! And I love that you wore a tux befitting the occasion

  • @yoloswaggininabox4088
    @yoloswaggininabox4088 4 роки тому +4906

    I would hate having that much attention from all the staff personally 😂

    • @user-uh3df6xb7l
      @user-uh3df6xb7l 4 роки тому +61

      me too lol

    • @EEE80
      @EEE80 4 роки тому +21

      Yeah sure attension vs. Economy 😂

    • @WarstTC
      @WarstTC 4 роки тому +115

      I hate that the slave, I mean butler kneels

    • @zyadelmosalamy8147
      @zyadelmosalamy8147 4 роки тому +2

      so truueeee

    • @Bobrogers99
      @Bobrogers99 4 роки тому +99

      I agree. Too many people groveling. While it's nice having someone bring you to the airport and guide you through check-in, etc., All those toadies keep you "on stage". I'd be worn out by the time the plane took off.

  • @tapie3837
    @tapie3837 4 роки тому +959

    The butler is a good man, may God bless him.

  • @trapbois4573
    @trapbois4573 Рік тому

    Wow what an experience, I butler constantly interacting with you to service your every need. It's really comfort at it finest. Obviously there is the cost to this premium experience but experiencing it even once is worth the absolute care and dedication to your every need. Some people may want privacy or are socially anxious but they honestly oblige to your every need, what more do you want LOL.

  • @MrMiniPancakes
    @MrMiniPancakes 4 роки тому +945

    He seems so friendly and the fact that he remembers everyone’s name is very heartwarming

    • @kaneluca4879
      @kaneluca4879 4 роки тому +79

      He said to that girl you've lost weight and I felt so bad for her, it's like saying you were fatter before.

    • @marypaulger2312
      @marypaulger2312 4 роки тому +56

      Kane Luca I agree, he should know that a gentleman would never refer to a lady’s weight

    • @Been.Here.Since.2007
      @Been.Here.Since.2007 4 роки тому +27

      @@kaneluca4879 that was super cringe

    • @olgierdzygmunt3408
      @olgierdzygmunt3408 4 роки тому +16

      Its normal in countries like Korea or Japan you just need to accept other culture

    • @Been.Here.Since.2007
      @Been.Here.Since.2007 4 роки тому +10

      @@olgierdzygmunt3408 I don't HAVE to accept anything, I'll tolerate it at best.

  • @obaidtariq6676
    @obaidtariq6676 4 роки тому +1551

    All the people in economy class can't wait for the flight to be over and he doesn't want to land 🤣

    • @CristianoRonaldo-du7fx
      @CristianoRonaldo-du7fx 4 роки тому +18

      Obaid Tariq lemme retype that for you: all the people in economy class cant wait for the flight to be over but on the other hand sam does not want the flight to be over.

    • @noggamcstogga1756
      @noggamcstogga1756 4 роки тому +42

      Its the same meaning but ok..

    • @halo479
      @halo479 4 роки тому +4

      adohom60000 lol shut up

    • @winterace6717
      @winterace6717 4 роки тому +4

      @@noggamcstogga1756 Hence the word 'retype'.

    • @claytonrowe8103
      @claytonrowe8103 4 роки тому +1

      That's simply the way it works!

  • @joshuaeason5412
    @joshuaeason5412 9 місяців тому

    I love coming back and rewatching your videos. Will be great to see you one day!

  • @Lucky7tattooNettahoe
    @Lucky7tattooNettahoe Рік тому +1

    Best I could afford on Ethiad is Business Class. Flew it 8 times to Abu Dhabi. Loved it. My favorite airline by far. Thanks for showing me the next step up I won't ever be able to afford!

  • @elfulano5884
    @elfulano5884 4 роки тому +388

    For a moment, I thought the butler was going to wake up beside Sam Chui.

  • @splitter5122
    @splitter5122 4 роки тому +504

    The butler did a really good job, shoutout to him.

  • @devendasmusic
    @devendasmusic 8 місяців тому +2

    This is truly incredible. What an amazing experience they delivered.

    • @user-sl3zv8cq9k
      @user-sl3zv8cq9k 8 місяців тому

      I actually do not like that much attention.

  • @creatuvida9402
    @creatuvida9402 2 роки тому +1

    Wau!!! Amazing! Thank you so much for showing this. So beautiful and nice 😍! Greetings from Spain 🇪🇸👍🏻✨💖

  • @uvuvwevwevwevossasmaster3819
    @uvuvwevwevwevossasmaster3819 4 роки тому +2757

    13:37 "free wifi unlimited complimentary internet"
    After you pay $20,000

    • @syn861
      @syn861 4 роки тому +38

      JoshCanHearYou sup uvevevwvwvweeee osas

    • @europebasedvlogs1251
      @europebasedvlogs1251 4 роки тому +46

      He probably made 20,000 dollars from this UA-cam video as well

    • @justanotherasian4395
      @justanotherasian4395 4 роки тому +42

      That better be the best WiFi in the fucking sky.

    • @Jeysson_93
      @Jeysson_93 4 роки тому +7

      is the least they can do

    • @CarlosGonzalez-hd1wy
      @CarlosGonzalez-hd1wy 4 роки тому +6

      Your name is owuwuewewe onytnwwewe ungtwhmurtwhen ossas :v

  • @chapmasi
    @chapmasi 4 роки тому +2608

    Why am I watching this? I can't even afford a £20 taxi

  • @savanalexis1947
    @savanalexis1947 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing your video experiences.For people like us we never experience such a big airbas like that.keep sharing more of your journey with other aircraft bro..🙏🙏🙏

  • @donnadwarika6370
    @donnadwarika6370 Рік тому

    Thank you Sam for this amazing adventure

  • @emilalakbarov2547
    @emilalakbarov2547 4 роки тому +363

    It's honestly impressive how they maintain those smiles for so long... I could never do that lol

    • @paulcourcelles2934
      @paulcourcelles2934 4 роки тому +1

      XodiacHD marner is not resigning

    • @emilalakbarov2547
      @emilalakbarov2547 4 роки тому

      @@paulcourcelles2934 Ya buddys a gongshow eh

    • @vutrunghieu8914
      @vutrunghieu8914 4 роки тому +10

      XodiacHD they are thinking about their salary and .. you know 😂

    • @GP-il4de
      @GP-il4de 4 роки тому +2

      Well, they get paid to do so

    • @peeposakai2751
      @peeposakai2751 4 роки тому +5

      These are the top of the top in the service industry, they dont randomly pick people for as high of a position such as this

  • @A_Man_In_His_Van
    @A_Man_In_His_Van 4 роки тому +1444

    The creepiest thing is looking at a framed picture of yourself for 8 hour flight..

    • @dubzii3399
      @dubzii3399 4 роки тому +13

      ryan olson thats how u end up hating yourself

    • @hugheszie
      @hugheszie 4 роки тому +56

      If you've got $20K to spend on a flight, you're probably quite the narcissist anyway, so it would be, ideal.

    • @himmie1
      @himmie1 4 роки тому +3

      Who wants to stay at a airport all day

    • @donnysmit9509
      @donnysmit9509 4 роки тому +4

      himmie1 uh who wouldn’t

    • @rjhsteel
      @rjhsteel 4 роки тому

      Donny Smit me...it’s busy more than likely

  • @nonax5472
    @nonax5472 Рік тому

    New subscriber.. love, love your channel, the best. Classy , funny, enlightening, entertaining. Thank you ☺️

  • @timothyb949
    @timothyb949 Рік тому

    What an experience! Thank you Sam!

  • @michaelscofield1577
    @michaelscofield1577 4 роки тому +1419

    He's getting so much attention that my social anxiety is kicking in.

    • @yammmit
      @yammmit 4 роки тому +59

      Michael Scofield Exactly, if I had something as crazy as this, I would want to be left alone to relax.

    • @Madarauchihaaa
      @Madarauchihaaa 4 роки тому +24

      yammmit its because hes promoting it for them

    • @jana_terminator8847
      @jana_terminator8847 4 роки тому

      My God I feel that so hard haha

    • @geometricart7851
      @geometricart7851 4 роки тому +1

      I could get used to this lifestyle

    • @ghostofsparta1045
      @ghostofsparta1045 4 роки тому

      Oml that is like.... Relatable

  • @darealkingbob5751
    @darealkingbob5751 4 роки тому +772

    This guy is a meme goldmine that no one has found yet

    • @Abdullah..S
      @Abdullah..S 4 роки тому +8

      Man, your profile picture 😂

    • @daniellee100
      @daniellee100 4 роки тому +25

      Anything is a meme goldmine if you are smart enough

    • @jeff8253
      @jeff8253 4 роки тому +8

      Yeah his tux makes it all really funny

    • @trueortonite5160
      @trueortonite5160 4 роки тому

      Haha so true 😂😂

    • @JZCRAZY
      @JZCRAZY 4 роки тому +2

      @@Abdullah..S What's wrong with it? lol

  • @longine5122
    @longine5122 6 місяців тому

    I watch Sam as it reminds me of my days as a CEO, more days away from home than at home. Days long gone now but I still love the experience of travel and flying. I flew mainly business but enjoyed first with Emirates, It is still special when done well.

  • @SammyB966
    @SammyB966 Рік тому

    Hi Sam, i watch most of your video. keep up the great job,love your video.

  • @chrisporter7200
    @chrisporter7200 4 роки тому +601

    Sam - "you lost weight"
    Trisha - "you didn't..."

    • @Madridsp
      @Madridsp 4 роки тому +13

      Chris Porter Trisha - “ And you are still a dickhead “ Lol

    • @ohyeahyeah622
      @ohyeahyeah622 4 роки тому

      Madridsp31 1100111010011101 nah this one isn’t funny

    • @laggedxx
      @laggedxx 4 роки тому

      Madridsp31 1100111010011101 omg so edgy 101011110101010!1!1!1!1111!!!!!!!1!1!1111

    • @KarlDahlquist
      @KarlDahlquist 4 роки тому

      awkward!

  • @Facts.Over.Feelings.2A-PRO
    @Facts.Over.Feelings.2A-PRO 4 роки тому +2166

    why i'm i watching this i don't even have a job
    Thank you all for the advises, it really helps for the near future:)

    • @lelevontin1814
      @lelevontin1814 4 роки тому +62

      Goldenguard so what? Dont stres bro you will find it bro. Its not the end of the world.

    • @arghya4NE
      @arghya4NE 4 роки тому +18

      It's A ok mate. as long as your jolly enough

    • @jpoch
      @jpoch 4 роки тому +29

      Because dreams are free, just like sex with your own hand. :D

    • @soulakm5000
      @soulakm5000 4 роки тому +5

      evacuate the city
      engage all defences
      and get this man a job

    • @wilber19541
      @wilber19541 4 роки тому +3

      @@soulakm5000 ,first your going to have to get him off the couch.

  • @violet-roselittlestar858
    @violet-roselittlestar858 Рік тому +7

    The only thing which surprises me is that everyone is suprised at Sam's politeness! It is not the behaviour of Nobility or Class to treat ANYONE rudely or badly. Manners are.imperative.

  • @clydemorgan5772
    @clydemorgan5772 Рік тому +1

    Looked the part quite well very sophistcated I like the inflight service and toned lighting in the suite all about making the passenger comfortable One of the Árabes world best thanks for sharing Mr shui .

  • @jacobogarcia5785
    @jacobogarcia5785 4 роки тому +534

    Sam has so much respect from big airlines he's now getting free flights worth more than most vehicles in the world.

    • @SamChui
      @SamChui  4 роки тому +131

      Thank you. Unlike the first two times I paid my own Residence flight, this (3rd time!) is indeed an invite from Etihad like i mentioned early in the video. I asked to go one way in The Residence and return in economy to have a feel the differences.

    • @smartfkr
      @smartfkr 4 роки тому +7

      thanks for the reminder bro lol

    • @stevehathaway4715
      @stevehathaway4715 4 роки тому +23

      If you can adress 1.2 million possible customers with inviting an influencer, its indeed worth spending the money.

    • @hanj31
      @hanj31 4 роки тому +1

      Sam Chui have you ever tried the apartments on the a380?

    • @daveykonijnenberg951
      @daveykonijnenberg951 4 роки тому +2

      Sam is living The Dream for sure

  • @aidan6266
    @aidan6266 4 роки тому +721

    First Class Passengers: Make the flight longer please I want to enjoy the luxury.
    Economy Class Passengers: I want this flight to end now!

    • @yengsabio5315
      @yengsabio5315 4 роки тому +2

      @Light York Is that real? I mean the performance bonus on fuel savings for pilots? Thanks!

    • @yengsabio5315
      @yengsabio5315 4 роки тому +1

      Just like in one of the comments somewhere here -- the economy section is a slum!

    • @yengsabio5315
      @yengsabio5315 4 роки тому +2

      @Light York I see! Thanks a lot for that articulate explanation!
      It makes perfect sense as operators -- whenever & as able as they can -- will find all means possible just to save on fuel cost.
      Again, thank you!
      Cheers & mabuhay, from the Philippines! 🇵🇭

    • @williamhunt3026
      @williamhunt3026 4 роки тому +1

      Both class passangers arrive same city

    • @shantanu925
      @shantanu925 4 роки тому +1

      So true,

  • @ramanathan7823
    @ramanathan7823 2 роки тому +2

    Before I die I would want to fly like how you did today. So inspiring.

  • @ericulrik6659
    @ericulrik6659 2 роки тому +10

    Always so humble Sam. Thanks for keeping it real.

  • @jameslyddall
    @jameslyddall 10 місяців тому

    Im watching this in total awe of this man's charisma and the beauty of this experience. I've never seen any of this guy's videos but I watch Noel Phillips and this was in my suggestion box. I am so glad I've found this.

  • @jakubchmielewski6224
    @jakubchmielewski6224 4 роки тому +606

    I would never go to sleep on almost 9 hour flight when i pay 20k$ lol

    • @AlbertInSanAntonio
      @AlbertInSanAntonio 4 роки тому +4

      Lol

    • @AndreiBYhappy
      @AndreiBYhappy 4 роки тому +38

      @Kenner1986 I would explore the aircraft, discuss life with anyone interested and play chess with a flight attendant.

    • @hakol1156
      @hakol1156 4 роки тому +18

      @Kenner1986 imagine got wasted and slept the whole flight😫

    • @karahisarli
      @karahisarli 4 роки тому +1

      he did it 3rd time and apparently he will do more ;) not make sense to sleep if that is 1 time in your life 😂😂

    • @fitz4adventures
      @fitz4adventures 4 роки тому

      Jakub Chmielewski I’m pretty sure I would bring some people in for a party!!!!

  • @gogategirish
    @gogategirish 4 роки тому +426

    I also get personalised {with my name on it} boarding pass every time I travel on plane ☺️☺️☺️

  • @bunnyjames3828
    @bunnyjames3828 Рік тому

    Absolutely incredible! Love it!!

  • @erikmurray3661
    @erikmurray3661 22 дні тому

    Wow I'm awestruck by the service, spectacular.

  • @goranstojanovski7176
    @goranstojanovski7176 4 роки тому +719

    Imagine if all the people were that friendly in the real world but without those fake smiles.

    • @zeeshaanomar1
      @zeeshaanomar1 4 роки тому +53

      It would be heaven not earth

    • @theotheo590
      @theotheo590 4 роки тому +29

      actually they are not fake the best clerks are really tht good and feel like smiling when interacting

    • @bijaybhandari3872
      @bijaybhandari3872 4 роки тому

      Yes there is..come to Nepal

    • @RusBrother1991
      @RusBrother1991 4 роки тому

      WingsOfTruth let it be a life motto 😎

    • @nehanez
      @nehanez 4 роки тому

      Same thought

  • @20sub83
    @20sub83 4 роки тому +653

    Somebody:Attacks Sam in the plane while sleeping.
    Butler with a shotgun: You picked the wrong house fool!

  • @Jeff_Vdr
    @Jeff_Vdr Рік тому +26

    Hope I could pay for first class in my Life ! Enjoy and thank you very much for this video 🎉

    • @ericwong4213
      @ericwong4213 Рік тому +2

      it's $20,000, not $200k.

    • @jontygordon4326
      @jontygordon4326 Рік тому

      @@ericwong4213 That’s half of some people’s annual salary’s so don’t be a dick about it

    • @karthikpenumetch9300
      @karthikpenumetch9300 Рік тому +2

      @@ericwong4213 he probably meant in manner where he doesn’t half to worry about shelling out 20k just for a flight

  • @ianiskandar4165
    @ianiskandar4165 Рік тому

    Love the way you cheers.. connected to viewers 🙏🏼❤️

  • @arnobchowdhury1804
    @arnobchowdhury1804 4 роки тому +453

    Ill be honest, I can't take this level of pamper.😂

  • @abukhalid7447
    @abukhalid7447 4 роки тому +578

    The residence makes business class look like economy.

    • @kian3829
      @kian3829 4 роки тому +37

      Abu khalid, no no no it makes first class look like economy

    • @MNita
      @MNita 4 роки тому +1

      Definitely

    • @Vitih704
      @Vitih704 4 роки тому +2

      But sure looks lonely

    • @michaeledwards9193
      @michaeledwards9193 4 роки тому

      @@kian3829 man your 100% correct that's totally first class lookin like economy

    • @cavdrkz24
      @cavdrkz24 4 роки тому +16

      And makes economy look like the cargo hold 😂😂

  • @U-Thought
    @U-Thought Рік тому

    I just watched your recent honda jet review, now that I'm here, I have traveled back in time to this video...glad I did, I've gained so much experience, yet so little..... I'm 23, one day I would like to travel residential....🥰🥰🙏

  • @robtheslob3940
    @robtheslob3940 4 роки тому +693

    can you pre-chew my food, it's such a pain

  • @abhirammadhu2973
    @abhirammadhu2973 3 роки тому +4165

    Even if I had $20,000, it would be very difficult for me to fly in this because of all these social interactions and awkwardness.

    • @yuvrajpatil632
      @yuvrajpatil632 3 роки тому +102

      If u have 20 million dollars then it wouldn't be difficult...

    • @pommemelon7026
      @pommemelon7026 3 роки тому +356

      @@yuvrajpatil632 You missed his point

    • @yuvrajpatil632
      @yuvrajpatil632 3 роки тому +146

      @@pommemelon7026 I didn't missed his point, I just want to say that when the person becomes rich, he/she gets the courage to face the society, awakwardness and such stuff...

    • @pommemelon7026
      @pommemelon7026 3 роки тому +263

      @@yuvrajpatil632 Social anxiety doesn't go away because you have money. It will help reduce it because you'll be more confident but won't dissapear.

    • @yuvrajpatil632
      @yuvrajpatil632 3 роки тому +10

      @@pommemelon7026 yeah same bro 😌👍

  • @oscillatine
    @oscillatine Рік тому

    So much souvenirs, nice to see Etihad is still on the top.

  • @RobinJCrory
    @RobinJCrory 7 місяців тому

    Such lovely, friendly staff. You must have made quite the impression. Good for you 👍

  • @raymondu99
    @raymondu99 4 роки тому +479

    9:53 “so this is business class?”
    What I imagine is going through his mind - “Hello peasants”

    • @ivkxq
      @ivkxq 4 роки тому +20

      Eben Cole ooooo someone is jealous here

    • @kasangakaombwe
      @kasangakaombwe 4 роки тому

      😆😂

    • @aldebaramvoi
      @aldebaramvoi 4 роки тому

      :)

    • @imrankutianawala1815
      @imrankutianawala1815 4 роки тому

      Eben Cole it doesn’t really matter his dad has a lot of money and if it’s a bad thing then so be it because he’ll have to beg . Life will always give you what you work for and deserve

    • @farmermatt4511
      @farmermatt4511 4 роки тому

      Benjamin Hausmann at least Apple hasn’t got a explosive phone.....................

  • @vortexsam9571
    @vortexsam9571 4 роки тому +696

    This guy seems very down to earth
    But he’s on a plane

    • @ramishuwu9980
      @ramishuwu9980 4 роки тому +11

      Dang I actually laughed at this... LMAO

    • @randyrandier2664
      @randyrandier2664 4 роки тому +18

      He shows himself up like a rural farmer visitng the city for the 1st time in his life

    • @arghya4NE
      @arghya4NE 4 роки тому

      *chuckles* nice

    • @itsme-jy2lu
      @itsme-jy2lu 4 роки тому

      Nice one 👍

    • @peterenola2265
      @peterenola2265 4 роки тому

      LOL!!

  • @Anmol34
    @Anmol34 Рік тому +14

    Better than a private jet. They do put a lot of effort.

  • @marionwilliams1127
    @marionwilliams1127 Рік тому

    love watching you, recently found your site. AWESOME you were talking to the young lady from Tweed Heads, well I'm from Murwillumbah. A small town a half hour from Tweed Heads. Keep up the awesome work....

  • @tgmoney6358
    @tgmoney6358 3 роки тому +370

    nothing is complimentary when u spend20K u payed for EVERYTHING!!!!!

    • @ilovetyraandnaomi
      @ilovetyraandnaomi 3 роки тому +4

      Tru

    • @synical_3970
      @synical_3970 3 роки тому

      @@anweshasanyal4168 why would it even be in rs?

    • @synical_3970
      @synical_3970 3 роки тому +1

      @@anweshasanyal4168 the unit is also in the title of the vid 🤦🏿

    • @thegreek2640
      @thegreek2640 3 роки тому

      Exactly

    • @JellyMyst
      @JellyMyst 3 роки тому

      @@Nausicaa-oj1gf Technically the k stands for kilo, but that means thousand, so you're still right.

  • @voxby4146
    @voxby4146 4 роки тому +295

    Dude for $20,000 i’m gonna be a couple months early for my flight

    • @thundercatsito
      @thundercatsito 3 роки тому +9

      for $20.000 the flight should include a shagg with one of the top models crew...

    • @ZAN-THE-GOAT
      @ZAN-THE-GOAT 3 роки тому +1

      fuck yeah, move in 6 months before hand..

    • @juniorpric3358
      @juniorpric3358 3 роки тому +1

      @@thundercatsito xD

  • @raymanrahman5598
    @raymanrahman5598 Рік тому

    never ever imagined in my dream.... what a hospitality in the air....

  • @scorpion24k86
    @scorpion24k86 2 роки тому +1

    Incredible experience, i definitely wanna try it

  • @alfchuah
    @alfchuah 4 роки тому +227

    Because of you, Sam, every time I see an Etihad butler, I only think of Leanne. She was so professional and set the standard very very high. You’re very lucky to have been served by her.

    • @pc-1616
      @pc-1616 4 роки тому

      Light York hey sorry it’s a typo and it’s changed now thanks so much

    • @davitkhachikyan8979
      @davitkhachikyan8979 4 роки тому +1

      What happened with her??

    • @Naganopl
      @Naganopl 4 роки тому +4

      @Light York Well, in Polish you say "Chui" same as "Chuj" which mean - "Dick" :D Regarding Leanne. I remember her in first flight and in the second flight. She was eager and professional but last time her behavior was different. It was evident that she felt disgusted and embarrassed...

    • @nativetube
      @nativetube 4 роки тому

      @@davitkhachikyan8979 lol your afraid

    • @Mostopinionatedmanofalltime
      @Mostopinionatedmanofalltime 4 роки тому

      Yep, and she's a stone fox to boot.

  • @MichaelCaine1
    @MichaelCaine1 4 роки тому +150

    9:49 Sam walking through business class like he's walking through a zoo

    • @bneexotics2120
      @bneexotics2120 4 роки тому +1

      Aaahahah savage !

    • @johns9864
      @johns9864 4 роки тому

      And if I work very hard for 3 months, then I can afford business class. Depressing.

    • @2007renovatio
      @2007renovatio 4 роки тому +1

      Sam: look at all these commoners in business class! :P

  • @arobloxyoutuber2436
    @arobloxyoutuber2436 Рік тому

    So good loved the video❤❤❤

  • @Thapasuman951
    @Thapasuman951 9 місяців тому +2

    Hy mr Sam chui it is great for me I have every day watched your aviation vlog and i can’t stop watching it and most part of your videos I like the way of your showing hospitality to people .loved it mr sam

  • @jakoblundblad134
    @jakoblundblad134 4 роки тому +238

    When he got the cigar he looked like a chinese freeking mafia and that was something special for me....

  • @nesumhlanga8657
    @nesumhlanga8657 4 роки тому +227

    Camera man living the best silent life... 🤣🤣🤣🤣 he lowkey flying First Class🤔

    • @johnathanlao2264
      @johnathanlao2264 4 роки тому +1

      nesu mhlanga im pretty sure he films himself or the flight attendant helps him film

    • @michaelmkwanazi2247
      @michaelmkwanazi2247 4 роки тому +9

      @@johnathanlao2264 not this flight. Guy hired a professional videographer... it's on the description

    • @explicitDTP
      @explicitDTP 4 роки тому

      @@michaelmkwanazi2247 I was wondering, but I don't see anything in the description. Thought it was his gf or something. In the shower with him and looks like they stayed on the seating area while he slept in the bed.

    • @michaelmkwanazi2247
      @michaelmkwanazi2247 4 роки тому

      @@explicitDTP oops check his pinned chat reply. He added on there

    • @explicitDTP
      @explicitDTP 4 роки тому

      @@michaelmkwanazi2247 ok gotcha, see it now, not sure if e has a gf or married, but sure he could get "her" in on this. Any woman would love it.

  • @michelechrisgander1436
    @michelechrisgander1436 Рік тому

    I’ll never have the opportunity to do this, so it was wonderful to watch your video! Thanks!

  • @adelaoklestkova4992
    @adelaoklestkova4992 2 роки тому

    I had an wow effect all the time I watchted the video. Thank you. :-)

  • @jinchengzhxo
    @jinchengzhxo 4 роки тому +466

    This video called me poor in a million languages

  • @hakiajrula3914
    @hakiajrula3914 4 роки тому +122

    This Butler was actually really nice and honest.

  • @stj705
    @stj705 2 роки тому +1

    You killing me bro.... You killing me 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.... You are my new favorite

  • @inmyviewnow
    @inmyviewnow 2 роки тому

    again and again you are awesome :)))))

  • @RobertDoesStuff
    @RobertDoesStuff 4 роки тому +817

    Normal People: I finally got this BMW for 20’000$!
    Sam: I just bought an apartment in the sky for 20’000 for the next 9 hours!

    • @gendaminoru3195
      @gendaminoru3195 4 роки тому +23

      @Jani Salo EXACTLY. He has surpassed critical mass in the social media world. He never pays a dime. None of this would happen without all the subscribers and all the likes. I wonder what he does for revenue though. It can be expensive globetrotting even with someone else paying for everything.

    • @SOGNAMETAL
      @SOGNAMETAL 4 роки тому +13

      @@gendaminoru3195 He is a banker, he said it in many videos including a recent one when one of the flight crew asked him what he does for a living

    • @Babumoshai..
      @Babumoshai.. 4 роки тому +4

      He have sponcers

    • @ayushsengar3896
      @ayushsengar3896 4 роки тому +2

      His net worth is only around 1m😆. Sponsored

    • @osamabinladen824
      @osamabinladen824 4 роки тому

      BMW is King. 👌

  • @ryangrange938
    @ryangrange938 4 роки тому +778

    I would just be uncomfortable on this, couldn't take all the staff pampering my every need.

    • @geometricart7851
      @geometricart7851 4 роки тому +19

      Yeah at first it would be fun but after a few hours it would get old....I'd be like here's $100 to go away and leave me alone for 5 minutes!

    • @geometricart7851
      @geometricart7851 4 роки тому +13

      @Kon TheOverlord The perma smile on the butlers face can only tell me he's getting tipped quite generously and quite often!

    • @kz-be3ri
      @kz-be3ri 4 роки тому +4

      @Brian Palmer
      Thats still to much id show up with a wawa's sub and a 18 rack of pbr.

    • @deepakrama
      @deepakrama 4 роки тому

      exactly I was thinking of mr deeds...

    • @voltairefrancisco1298
      @voltairefrancisco1298 4 роки тому

      That's a racist comment dude....so uncool

  • @marcygold6690
    @marcygold6690 Рік тому +1

    Sam, do you make hotel reservations separately or is it included with The Residence flight package?

  • @ianwattsOfficial
    @ianwattsOfficial Рік тому

    Great little video 👍😊🐨🦘 thanks for sharing

  • @jesusbcolon
    @jesusbcolon 3 роки тому +1531

    “For your 20k flight we have provided you with some soup. It includes 3 pieces of carrots”

    • @m.ahmadshabir683
      @m.ahmadshabir683 2 роки тому +20

      😂😂😂

    • @cisco639
      @cisco639 2 роки тому +15

      It is appetizer you know

    • @andres-jj7fn
      @andres-jj7fn 2 роки тому +3

      😂😂

    • @Jawaheralawadhi
      @Jawaheralawadhi 2 роки тому +18

      It’s a delicacy, it’s cooked with a lot of veggies and strained but they put a few carrots in , but it’s an amazing dish, I’ve tried it myself from etihad and personally it tasted amazing

    • @vtvps
      @vtvps 2 роки тому +37

      @@Jawaheralawadhi i cant take you seriously with that name 😭

  • @tanashbajaj9929
    @tanashbajaj9929 4 роки тому +426

    Im just need more 19,990 $ to try this

  • @Yellow_apex
    @Yellow_apex 2 роки тому

    BRO THAT LOOKS SO COOL!

  • @YOUNABOTH
    @YOUNABOTH 6 місяців тому

    This is amazing experience ❤

  • @bunpurse
    @bunpurse 4 роки тому +659

    i would have a panic attack if i got on a plane and saw a picture of myself.

  • @aerialphoto
    @aerialphoto 4 роки тому +3414

    I can’t take it any more. There’s too much luxury. I’m just a peasant. Give me some nuts and $2 headphones and I’m good to go.

    • @aerialphoto
      @aerialphoto 4 роки тому +6

      @Al Bert fixed

    • @danny208YT
      @danny208YT 4 роки тому +12

      Samuel Chewy is a luxurious male.

    • @aerialphoto
      @aerialphoto 4 роки тому +2

      Martin is god he may be the most interesting man in the world.

    • @abruegger007
      @abruegger007 4 роки тому +53

      I agree, it's just too much excess, practically a crime! We've got homeless people on the street who don't know if they can eat today, and then you have all this disgusting excess and too much food. Too much unbalance in this world. Just crazy!

    • @bneexotics2120
      @bneexotics2120 4 роки тому +32

      @@abruegger007 no worries champ I'll take your place if they invite you 😉👌

  • @anandl3950
    @anandl3950 Рік тому

    That was a amazing royal flight Sam, wish to travel and experience it . Wish me luck, nothing is impossible that my moto.

  • @stuartparry1649
    @stuartparry1649 Рік тому +2

    It is a super experience. One interesting point to mention is still the level of noise in the room section. I would have thought the airline would invest in deadening this to make the experience a totally one off.