I Flew on Air North's NEW 737-800!

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  • Опубліковано 24 гру 2024

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  • @UshTheGreat
    @UshTheGreat Місяць тому +159

    The fact that Air North can offer this level of service while being a smaller airline just shows that WestJet and Air Canada DO NOT care about customer service at all.

    • @DonaldBacon-l4x
      @DonaldBacon-l4x Місяць тому +8

      Good point!

    • @magnustan841
      @magnustan841 Місяць тому +5

      Correction, “customer experience”

    • @brennenevans4349
      @brennenevans4349 Місяць тому +2

      If only air north flew to northern Ontario,I wouldn’t be stuck with air Canada flying down to Toronto

    • @harshpatel-ep2yb
      @harshpatel-ep2yb Місяць тому

      Air north is backed by federal government in some or the other way

    • @nam3go3sh3r3
      @nam3go3sh3r3 Місяць тому +1

      Not sure about air north but other northern airlines charge about 4x the price for similar distances operated by air Canada and westjet

  • @kurohone
    @kurohone Місяць тому +50

    Gotta love the Territories. Nice modern airport interior, funky little lounge, beat-up old schoolbus off the end of the runway...

  • @ericdries4955
    @ericdries4955 Місяць тому +26

    I flew Air North a few weeks ago from round trip Vancouver to Whitehorse during a 4 day Northern Lights Tour. Very impressed with the experience. Polite staff, excellent in flight food, and on time performance. Definitely recommend Air North when visiting Whitehorse.

  • @robm3074
    @robm3074 Місяць тому +9

    I need to ask you a favor Alex. Can you send someone from Air North catering down South and teach those airlines south of Canada how to do real catering for an airline? Millions of customers would greatly appreciate Air North's efforts.

  • @johngilchrist543
    @johngilchrist543 Місяць тому +6

    Flew with them in 2023 from YYJ-YXY-YYZ and it was terrific. I started my aviation career in YXY in 1970 with CP Air. We also had Great Northern Airways, Wien Consolidated, International Jetair and Trans North Turbo Air. Great times and great memories. Always enjoy your posts.

  • @MarshallMGuenzel
    @MarshallMGuenzel Місяць тому +7

    Having worked as a rampy with Air North, I am glad to see that they are growing into more newer 737s...

  • @TheRealJazz359
    @TheRealJazz359 Місяць тому +9

    I’ve always loved Air North, so it’s nice to see that they have new 737NG’s in their fleet. 🔥🔥🔥

  • @r3alityrjectna452
    @r3alityrjectna452 Місяць тому

    Great video! I always enjoy watching your experiences with airlines I’ll never get the chance to fly. If I can be a bit avgeeky for a moment, I have a trip recommendation: WestJet just recently moved to DTW’s McNamara Terminal on flights from Calgary and Vancouver, which I think is super unique considering it was just Delta in that terminal for a long time. I feel a lot of pride for the McNamara terminal as it’s a pretty cool experience for my home airport, so I’d highly recommend checking it out if you’re looking to come and visit Detroit!

  • @harrisonhschan
    @harrisonhschan Місяць тому +1

    Air North is excellent to fly on. I flew on their 735s r/t Vancouver - Whitehorse around Christmas 2022 for a Northern Lights tour. As the weather was very bad, AC & WJ basically cancelled every flight out of YVR and Air North took on many AC passengers in the name of Christmas. The staff and crew were extremely kind and jolly at their job. Because they took on extra passengers, and we were in the back of the plane, they ran out of breakfast when they got to us and they were profusely apologetic about it. (Luckily I had lounge access at YVR so we already ate...)
    Glad to see my favourite Canadian airline expand to bigger and better...

  • @ZombieKiller1965
    @ZombieKiller1965 Місяць тому +13

    Whitehorse should have been upgraded for heavies years ago as it should be an emergency alternate airport given the traffic flying over it. Unfortunately, getting the federal government to spend money in the Yukon is like pulling teeth. This has frustrated me for years.

    • @thearsenalmisfit2414
      @thearsenalmisfit2414 Місяць тому +1

      White horse is capable of taking heavies. Back in the 80s a Canadian Airlines DC10 did a charter their for the Shriners and on 9/11 two Korean Air 747-400 label their when US airspace was closed. The runway has been extended since then and Condor over the years in the Summer fly their with B767s

    • @ZombieKiller1965
      @ZombieKiller1965 Місяць тому +1

      @thearsenalmisfit2414 only on 14R or if the aircraft is under weight. It's not fully rated to take anything at any time. Fedex did a 777 emergency landing but had to lighten the aircraft to take off again. I'm saying the runways should be able to be used regardless of winds or weights.

  • @Mis-fe9fc
    @Mis-fe9fc Місяць тому +10

    So awesome! I always imagine Air North with -200’s and the classics, so them flying a -800 is wild to me 😂

  • @SeanPGribbons
    @SeanPGribbons Місяць тому

    That’s awesome it’s all about the little details and clearly this airline pays attention.

  • @Sharkface590
    @Sharkface590 Місяць тому

    5:10 Jet2 has a lot of 737 classics on their 300s, G-DRT fleet and G-GDF fleet.

  • @michaelbruchas6663
    @michaelbruchas6663 Місяць тому

    Thanks!

  • @danalamborn4464
    @danalamborn4464 Місяць тому +1

    Excellent video, Alex! I've enjoyed flying on Air North, the three times I've flown on them...even though 2 out of the 3 flights were too short for service. One of these days, I'll get on their -800's. It's been nice to fly on the old -400 and -500's.

  • @thearsenalmisfit2414
    @thearsenalmisfit2414 Місяць тому +2

    Back in the mid 1980s I use to work for a local travel company and got to ride in one of their DC3s on a flight to Juneau Alaska on a promotional flight where there wascanother aircraft following us taking pictures of the new livery on the aircraft.

  • @american101
    @american101 Місяць тому +2

    Another fantastic video Alex! Whilst I’m also a classic 737 myself, I am glad to see Air North upgrading to more modern versions.

    • @bandck8752
      @bandck8752 Місяць тому

      Agreed, excellent video and good for Air North to invest in a newish plane albeit 2013 , I also like that Air North is 50% indigenous owned. Hey why not make them fully subsidized by the Liberal Govt, everything for free NDP

  • @gerrysagert5709
    @gerrysagert5709 Місяць тому

    Alex - I flew one of the two 800's this morning YVR- to YLW For $57 . This is one of the greatest airline secrets in the Okanagan. Book ahead and always get a great price and the fastest ride- Avid that winter drive on Highway 5 the COQ. I noticed on our landing plenty of planes in for makeovers and repairs at the airport in Kelowna including two other Air North planes.

  • @cskvision
    @cskvision Місяць тому

    Love this video Alex! I actually flew to the Yukon from YEG on Air North's -800 a couple weeks ago. It's now one of my favourite airlines. I'll take complimentary meal service over in-flight entertainment any day. And those cookies were delish! Look forward to going back again with them someday.

  • @denault3985
    @denault3985 Місяць тому +2

    Congratulations Air North on the obtainment of new aircraft!

  • @Ozinater
    @Ozinater Місяць тому

    I flew on Air North YVR-YXY-YVR last summer and loved it. Checked the 737-400 and -500 off my list! Happy to see them renewing their fleet.

  • @jimmykratochvil2132
    @jimmykratochvil2132 Місяць тому

    The view, the ride, a full belly when flying in economy..this is amazing! Huge fan of the tail livery!! Beautiful

  • @jcbaily5559
    @jcbaily5559 Місяць тому +2

    What a beautiful trip and with food as well. Thanks for keeping your ending background music, just wish it were a bit longer. Take care!

    • @AlexPraglowskiAviation
      @AlexPraglowskiAviation  Місяць тому

      There's a full version of the song! ua-cam.com/video/bCTTwQ_269c/v-deo.html

  • @stephenwebber3076
    @stephenwebber3076 Місяць тому +2

    Had a great flight from Ottawa to Whitehorse on Air North. My son in law is also a AME for Air North based in Whitehorse

  • @ZOMb2010
    @ZOMb2010 Місяць тому +1

    NICE VIDEO...AC and WJ could definitely take lessons from a Smaller Airline...Bravo Air North.

  • @ethancampbell6076
    @ethancampbell6076 Місяць тому +2

    5:44 Good thing this ex JetAirways 737NG can stretch its legs. One more thing CFM buzz 🔥🔥🔥

  • @davidgarrett9711
    @davidgarrett9711 Місяць тому +1

    I hope to fly Air North. I want to visit in August to see the wonderful area and to escape the awful Mississippi humanity. Great videos always!

  • @karlossargeant3872
    @karlossargeant3872 Місяць тому

    I'm Glad that Air North finally received there Boeing 737-800NG an upgrade from there current fleet of Boeing Planes Alex Praglowski nuff respect to all your Videos on Aviation and Travel keep going and Dream Big on Aviation Man 💯

  • @PeterNGloor
    @PeterNGloor Місяць тому

    Great airline. I wish I could fly with them but I (coming from Europe) would have to get a connection between Condor and Air North to reach Whitehorse. In the 80's I photographed their DC-3's and the DC-4 but never made it on a flight. They are said to have a cabin service superior to Air Canada's

  • @peterhanssens7260
    @peterhanssens7260 Місяць тому +1

    I'm happy for Air North and the Yukon. Maybe Toronto - Whitehorse in the cards ? Thanks, Alex, from B.C. !!

  • @frankwhelan6795
    @frankwhelan6795 Місяць тому

    Thanks, Alex for an entertaining and informative video. I'll look forward to trying out Air North.

  • @wyldhowl2821
    @wyldhowl2821 Місяць тому +1

    If they can serve the same number of people with more efficient planes, it's a win for them.

  • @PeterNGloor
    @PeterNGloor Місяць тому

    you could even see the paddle wheeler on the shore of the Yukon!

  • @rscott2247
    @rscott2247 Місяць тому

    Nice to bring back some memories of the Yukon.
    Was it 10 years ago or so that a large Korean jumbo had to make an emergency landing at Whitehorse ?

  • @MastrChief
    @MastrChief Місяць тому

    Does their 737NGs use the CFM56 engines (over the IAEs)? That buzzsaw sound upon takeoff is truly remarkable!

  • @taylorpagotto9588
    @taylorpagotto9588 Місяць тому +2

    Can’t replace C-FANF in my heart

  • @ruthbickerstaffe1915
    @ruthbickerstaffe1915 Місяць тому

    Thank you Alex for another very interesting video. The scenery from Whitehorse to YVR was amazing especially just after takeoff. Looks like great catering. 🛫

    • @ruthbickerstaffe1915
      @ruthbickerstaffe1915 Місяць тому

      Thank you! I love Whitehorse although I have never been. One day I hope!!!

  • @hexyoutubeaccount
    @hexyoutubeaccount Місяць тому

    Yay! a trip report!!

  • @DM-yj9qf
    @DM-yj9qf Місяць тому

    a day trip to the yukon is wild.

  • @jasontempest4233
    @jasontempest4233 18 днів тому +1

    Got excited by the thumbnail because I thought AirNorth had new livery. Turns out it's Air North Canada and not the Australian AirNorth.

  • @hiphopboy29
    @hiphopboy29 Місяць тому

    I'm from Whitehorse and so I'm looking forward to flying the 737-800in the near future🙂

  • @Mirrorball_13-T2S
    @Mirrorball_13-T2S Місяць тому +2

    Wow Alex your so lucky!

  • @jessemillington5988
    @jessemillington5988 Місяць тому +2

    12:30....Hi CRZ!!!!!

  • @WysteriaGuitar
    @WysteriaGuitar Місяць тому

    Enjoyable travelogue thanks for posting.

  • @jakethepitador2558
    @jakethepitador2558 Місяць тому +1

    I have hated the "slimline" seats from day one. Looking forward to the first time travel machine bookings, lol.

  • @joncalon190
    @joncalon190 Місяць тому

    Whitehorse's airport always had a restaurant upstairs when I lived in the Territory, perhaps it was closed up when you were last there Alex. I will absolutely agree that the restaurant provides some awesome views of the tarmac and going's on up there which look to be pretty substantial from what I saw in your video. The jetway you boarded from was the newer of the two. Whenever I flew out on Canadian Airlines, we used the other jetway...Then, the only one in Canada's north.
    Great video by the way. I do wonder though...Is there enough of a market for Air North to fly the 800's with their huge passenger capacity? I might almost think that Air North going to A220's would be an appropriate move given the capacity those planes provide with their much better fuel economy...but then do they have ovens to warm up the cookies?

    • @denhamdejong2992
      @denhamdejong2992 Місяць тому +2

      I know we briefly looked at A220's, but it was decided to go with the NG's for fleet commonality. We've been filling the -800's particularly on the Alberta loops, Vancouver does good as well. I believe the old restaurant closed during Covid and the BWB has now taken it's place.

  • @karlossargeant3872
    @karlossargeant3872 Місяць тому

    I can't wait for Air North to upgrade to The Boeing 737 Max 8's in the upcoming years for White horse.

  • @denhamdejong2992
    @denhamdejong2992 Місяць тому +1

    Babe not now, Alex finally posted the 4N 738 video 😂

  • @stevenlapidus5939
    @stevenlapidus5939 Місяць тому +1

    Wow those cookies looked as if they tasted amazing.

  • @Adriatic1290
    @Adriatic1290 Місяць тому +1

    I saw that jet when I was in the OC AME-S program

  • @thebigdog360
    @thebigdog360 Місяць тому +1

    As of October this year WestJet has reintroduced the in-flight magazine which was a surprise. However, there is no longer a route map or fleet page. Im guessing they don't want to highlight the embarrassing Swoop/Lynx seating arrangements lol

    • @Alex-vr8gw
      @Alex-vr8gw Місяць тому +1

      Aww man, those were the best parts of that magazine!

  • @scottmoseley5122
    @scottmoseley5122 Місяць тому

    Hate to see all those empty seats. Looks like a very tight excellent airline.

  • @Rwlp_PhotoGraphy
    @Rwlp_PhotoGraphy Місяць тому

    I know you might not see this but love the videos Alex ❤

  • @111danish111
    @111danish111 16 днів тому +1

    What camera do you use ? Nice video .

  • @nateye2450
    @nateye2450 Місяць тому +1

    Air North shows that there is no reason most for North American airlines to have pretty crappy onboard service in economy. If a small little airline from the territories can provide this level of service, what’s stopping air canada and westjet?
    Actually I know the answer: Profit

  • @robinbanks1111
    @robinbanks1111 Місяць тому

    I fly to Whitehorse every summer - never seen a flight this empty!

  • @NayTableIguess
    @NayTableIguess Місяць тому +1

    I remember flying on one of there 737-200s. I feel a little ancient

  • @stanleybest8833
    @stanleybest8833 Місяць тому

    I suspect that Air North bought an 800 based on a bargain price, and that those seats are going to be hard to keep filled. Maybe hand loaded air cargo is the solution. Sitting in front of a CFM56 is like an Electrolux vacuum. It makes a distinct groan. The oldest Bobby seats were much heavier, and I'd like to see 200's refitted with modern Rockwell Collins seats to save a lot of weight. I would regard extra small Bobbies like 200, 500, and the rare 600 to be less strained and easier to keep filled. The heavy check has the last word.

  • @RealSaulGoodman78
    @RealSaulGoodman78 Місяць тому

    I love the CFM-56

  • @iangraham2133
    @iangraham2133 Місяць тому

    I have flown on both the 800's now, they are quite the upgrade from the 500's for sure. :) No lav signage in polish though.

  • @CaptainVan234
    @CaptainVan234 Місяць тому

    Love your Videos!

  • @BrianMonroe7890
    @BrianMonroe7890 Місяць тому

    Good old YXY.❤

  • @JungleJetAviation06
    @JungleJetAviation06 Місяць тому

    Geez what took them so long??? With Southwest gearing up to retire a bunch of NGs maybe Air North will pick some up. But I also feel like the -800s are too big for this airline maybe? Isn't the Yukon and NTs basically empty? Therefore wouldnt it have been better with Westjet's former -600s or even the -700s?

  • @strawhoney2667
    @strawhoney2667 Місяць тому

    Should do a flight in btv there’s a twin otter that I think fly from btv to Rutland Rutland

  • @paulcoinc
    @paulcoinc Місяць тому

    I would hope they don't try to expand out from where they go. A budget airline in Australia tried that and it's really hurt them.

    • @mvhsm
      @mvhsm Місяць тому

      Are you talking about Bonza or another Australian budget airline?

  • @skullcrushergaming7489
    @skullcrushergaming7489 Місяць тому

    I didn’t know air north started operating 737-800s

  • @JetStreamAvgeek9
    @JetStreamAvgeek9 Місяць тому

    Awesome!!

  • @jonathanscott550
    @jonathanscott550 Місяць тому

    nice video

  • @firegamer3795
    @firegamer3795 Місяць тому

    Again nice video but can you explain why candien aviation is mostly 737?

  • @juliogonzo2718
    @juliogonzo2718 Місяць тому

    Kinda surprised they wouldn't have purchased 700s for their smaller footprint

    • @nerd2814
      @nerd2814 Місяць тому +2

      -800s are pretty much a dime a dozen nowadays, especially compared to the -700 which sold considerably less

  • @travisp224
    @travisp224 Місяць тому

    does the 800 have the gravel landing option?

    • @joncalon190
      @joncalon190 Місяць тому +1

      No. Anything newer than the Jurassic 737's have an engine inlet too large for keeping gravel from getting sucked in. It's why Dawson City's airport got a paved runway as the regular charter flights between Fairbanks and Dawson when Air North's 737-200 with a gravel kit got retired.

  • @jml3epps
    @jml3epps Місяць тому

    the only reason why YZF and YFB don't have jetway it freeze the line if they had them in the north reason why what I was a total

  • @glennsaviationlove669
    @glennsaviationlove669 Місяць тому

    never been on an air North but what are their prices like compare to say Air Canada or flair or westjet or even Air Transat,oh I had forgotten Porter as well lol

    • @lunadook
      @lunadook 13 днів тому

      Westjet, Porter, Flair, and Air Transat don't fly to Whitehorse, so the only comparison that could be directly made is to Air Canada.
      If you're willing to book a few weeks out you can catch Air North Vancouver -> Whitehorse for as cheap as $200 one way at regular cost ($300+ if you're booking closer to the flight date). Air Canada will also do the same flight for about the same cost if considering the lowest economy fare, but that would mean no checked bags, or seat selection, or any sort of refund, whereas Air North includes 2 checked bags in both of their tiers, along with seat selection upon online check-in for no fee and a somewhat generous return policy (if cancelling 24 hours after booking, $80 bucks deducted from cost of flight, rest is put on credit with them for a future flight). If you wanted the same number of checked bags and other perks you'd have to pay 300-400 one way, plus another 50-60 bucks for the 2nd checked bag.
      I based these prices off of flight prices for a round trip flight from Jan 8 to 15, 2025 with both airlines.
      The other thing is that Air North includes the taxes, surcharges and other fees into the prices you see immediately on their booking assistant on the website, whereas Air Canada only shows the fees once you've selected both of the flights for a round trip itinerary.
      For a full round trip with cheapest fares Air North came out to 441.54 for the above dates, whereas to get the same perks you'd pay nearly 700 with Air Canada (613 + 50 for a second bag each way, choosing economy flex for the first checked bag and seat selection).

  • @geoffreylee5199
    @geoffreylee5199 Місяць тому

    Paint scheme has hints of CPAir …

  • @rorytippett8345
    @rorytippett8345 Місяць тому

    I love the cookies

  • @gordon-n6s
    @gordon-n6s Місяць тому

    I see Air North has discontinued Ottawa/Toronto service which with only two planes they could hardly manage. Perhaps Condor has come to the decision that the Yukon has outlived it's appeal to the Germans. I can't imagine what appeal it has to anyone else!

    • @moonbowplushie
      @moonbowplushie Місяць тому

      You fucking buffoon.
      1. Ottawa/Toronto service is seasonal. It took me 2 minutes to find that information.
      2. Condor had to stop flying to YXY because of renovation work being done to the runway and their own planes being upgraded to the neos. Condor literally worked out an agreement with Air North for this exact scenario and offers to connect you through to Whitehorse on Air North on their website.
      3. Outlived its appeal?? All the international tourists I see year round would disagree.
      You seem to have some deeply ingrained issues you need to work through to have so much hatred towards a region my dude.

    • @moonbowplushie
      @moonbowplushie Місяць тому

      Also they still have all their 400s and 500s.

    • @iangraham2133
      @iangraham2133 Місяць тому

      Those flights are seasonal in the summer, with a couple flights in and around Christmas. I am going to be flying that route in January 2025 :) Edit: This is regarding the YXY-YYZ route

    • @moonbowplushie
      @moonbowplushie Місяць тому +5

      Since it seems like youtube blocked my previous comment:
      1. Ottawa/Toronto is a seasonal flight. You can check it on their website in 2 minutes.
      2. Condor had to stop flying to YXY because of renovation work being done to the runway, but also concerns about the airport being able to service flights as big as their neo fleet. They have figured out an agreement with Air North for this exact reason - you will be connected to Whitehorse on Air North if you book through Condor's website.
      3. All the international tourists I see year round would disagree about Yukon "outliving it's appeal".
      You seem to have some deeply ingrained issues you need to work through to have so much hatred towaqrds a region. I hope you find happiness in your life some day.

    • @iangraham2133
      @iangraham2133 Місяць тому

      @@moonbowplushie I know right, Fraserway and the other RV rental companies would go out of business overnight if the Germans stopped coming! Not to mention all of the tourists from Japan and other east Asian countries visiting in the winter to see the northern lights, and the Americans coming off the cruise ships in skagway. Yukon has not outlived it's appeal.

  • @alberdehaas9858
    @alberdehaas9858 Місяць тому

    💙

  • @jamsaanich4993
    @jamsaanich4993 Місяць тому

    Wow another Canadian airline with an 800. How novel and innovative. Could it be any more blazé

  • @ft6066
    @ft6066 Місяць тому

    Those planes are NOT new; are NEW for AIR NORTH 😁😁😁😁😁😁

    • @Richard-s9s
      @Richard-s9s Місяць тому

      Alex tells us this at the start

  • @harshmarwah4508
    @harshmarwah4508 Місяць тому

    Dear would you like to fly Thai airways once or fly the bus air it’s name is very similar Alaska with l being replaced with k at first and s has replaced l and k at 2nd last it has been issued notice by DGCA for pilot training and if possible fly QP1378 worst taxing ever with plane misaligning with high speed taxiway.

    • @harshmarwah4508
      @harshmarwah4508 Місяць тому

      By the way Thai airways is getting less aviation publicity nowadays.

  • @garykee1
    @garykee1 Місяць тому

    they bought it from an airline in asia called "flygwonrong" hahaha! at least that's what i heard. great review on this particular airline and maybe next year, i'll take a trip to yellowknife for the first time.

    • @BerkutYT
      @BerkutYT Місяць тому +2

      flygangwon, they went bankrupt and air north picked it up from em, they plane was in good shape though, they did a good job keeping it nice, they did have a different layout with less legroom then air north offers

    • @garykee1
      @garykee1 Місяць тому +1

      @@BerkutYT thank you for your comment, but when it was said quickly it sounded like flight gone wrong. that was the joke. at least it was a decent purchase for the airline.

  • @JUVI9596
    @JUVI9596 Місяць тому +1

    Yyc

  • @JamesBond009
    @JamesBond009 Місяць тому

    Does an Air North and Canadian North merger make sense financially for a stronger airline for the territories with the ability to purchase newer aircraft and get better discounts from Airbus, Boeing, and ATR?

    • @viscount757
      @viscount757 Місяць тому +1

      Canadian North and First Air had enough problems getting government approval for their merger. I doubt the government would approve a merger that would result in just one airline for all 3 territories.

  • @antoniodacosta3358
    @antoniodacosta3358 Місяць тому

    YES YOU FLY FOR FREE IN BUSINESS CLASS TAKING SEATS FROM EMPLOYEES SO STOP FLYING ON AIRLINES.

  • @flightforensics4523
    @flightforensics4523 Місяць тому +1

    Airplanes are dangerous. All of them should be forever grounded.

  • @lattakia3812
    @lattakia3812 Місяць тому

    Looks crap

    • @denhamdejong2992
      @denhamdejong2992 Місяць тому +2

      What did Air North do to you

    • @lattakia3812
      @lattakia3812 Місяць тому

      ​@@denhamdejong2992Most Canadian airlines suck with the exception of Porter! 😡

    • @VictorAdam-hr6kj
      @VictorAdam-hr6kj Місяць тому +1

      ​@@lattakia3812Porter is a great airline indeed. Have you ever flown with Air North though?

    • @denhamdejong2992
      @denhamdejong2992 Місяць тому +1

      @@VictorAdam-hr6kj doubt it if he's saying that