World's Most Random Ultra Long-Haul Route
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- This 15-hour flight on a 777-300ER is so random, yet so epic.
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Airline: China Airlines, CI
Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER
Aircraft registration: B-18002
Flight date: November 29, 2019
Route: Ontario - Taipei
Flight numbers: CI23
Seat: 21A
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You have some serious balls flying considering the corona virus spread
@@SomeRamdomAhole he said this was in November
@SBGAviation lol i was just going to suggest this ....Whitehorse to FRA in inexplicable!
Fly Allegiant
As a Taiwanese, we are very proud of both our airlines: China Airlines and EVA Air. China Airlines has improved so much. The design of the cabin really catch everyone eyes when get on-board the aircraft. Great job!
Actually CI started this route initially departing ONT during the day. However, during the day, this route did not do very well and CI changed it up to depart in the evening.
A flight attendant making meals from what they can find, Julie is a pure jem.
I’ve flown TPE-ONT on an A350! when I found a way to get from Hanoi to Ontario with ONE stop I was shocked. people didn’t believe me when I said this route existed lol. Arrival was light years easier than at LAX. Also given that LAX is much more well known, my flight was pretty empty.
Nice video Dan, I know it’s almost 5 years later but it was just announced that STARLUX will start flying to Ontario four times a week starting on June 2nd, 2025, on their Airbus A350-900, so they will be competing with China Airlines which already flies to Ontario on a daily basis with the Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A350-900.
The flight attendant who improvised your food deserves a RAISE!!!
How about a raise and becoming a purser, idk i think she earned it.
All of you talking about coronavirus obviously didn’t watch till the end. It was filmed in NOVEMBER!
coronavirus began in China since October. it was reported in December.....
@@dsgrbrowne1 china airline is flagship airline of Taiwan, no china, its different from air china
@@ShiYuanLin-s3u Chinese Gov: Taiwan doesnt exist
Checkmate Capitalist. only memeing this is facts
The first case was tracked to the start of November it just wasn’t reported till the end of December
Ontario is actually a pretty good airport. Much better than LAX, which completely sucks. I used to fly Southwest there a lot back in the day. A lot of Chinese/Taiwanese live in and around Ontario area, but yeah that's a bit surprising (and awesome!) they get such a long haul flight from a regional airport. Hats off to Julie for making up a meal for you! That's service!
Ontario Airport is absolutely amazing. I live less than a mile away and I can get from my apartment onto a plane in under 45 mins
Secondary airports are somehow interesting.. CI also flies to LGW instead of LHR but i guess that’s a matter of slot.. nice report as always
LGW is further away from city, but the time needed to go thru immigration is much less than LHR imao.... last time I just needed around 5-10 mins to do tax refund (basically no one was in the queue), and another 5 min to go thru security check.. that's it.
@@jasonpolaris There is still an express train that takes less than 30 minutes to get into London itself, not bad at all.
@@jasonpolaris i wouldnt say that its half an hour to london brdige and about 40 minutes direct to city thameslink and farringdon
@@jasonpolaris LGW is a nicer airport, imo, a bit further out than LHR but the rail connection is fast and frequent. STN ( London Stansted) is even further out but also has good train connections to central London, as do LTN (London Luton) and SEN (London Southend). LCY (London City) is actually fairly near central London with good public transport options.
But CI flies to LAX as well
Flying from places like ONT is great! This route may be less random than it seems, however. The east LA area is the import hub for a lot of computer equipment (consumer and enterprise) that is designed and made in Taiwan.
Fly singapore airlines airbus a350 from newark to singapore next time
Also know from the Worst Airport (EWR) to Tha best (SINGAPORE CHANGI) (Joke)
It literally flies by my house everyday
Krabavation Do you watch Half as Interesting by chance?
CalRailFan90208 uh yes from that video it’s pretty unfunny since I made this comment 3 weeks ago
Krabavation ahahaha HAI is a awesome ya
I'm a Taiwanese and in my opinion CI is often underrated...
Love CI!
They really have bounced back from their shattered safety reputation from years ago! Absolutly love them!
True ! Cabin crew is so kind ! I didn’t try EVA tho
Am I the only one who immediately checks the description for *when* Dan took a particular flight? Obviously quite a few geniuses commenting about COVID-19 don’t 😐
Anyways... really enjoy “random” routes like this. Didn’t know about this flight and enjoyed the info at the end of the video as well!
P.S. I also love watching vlogs of 5th freedom routes but I feel like those are being cut more and more (or perhaps I’m just basing that on my home airport).
That was so nice of that flight attendant to make special food for you, Dan! Glad you had a great time! Hope you and Oscar are well.💖
I am always feeling so sad for people that have allergies or eating disorders. It could have really ruined the experience. So glad you could get through it painlessly.
I live in SoCal and there have been a lot of politics in the past 10 years behind ONT getting international flights... finally happening and I'm so glad it is, it's a nightmare to fly out of LAX from any terminal (although TBIT makes it a nice experience airside).
CI treated you well! Had a similar experience in Economy on QR, had a bit of a stomach bug, and the flight attendants treating me like royalty, making up meals that wouldn't upset my system further by robbing from Business Class and Staff meals. Also left I good review and let the airline know directly. Good service deserves to be rewarded, for sure!
The population of Burbank, California is 104,834. But the population of Los Angeles County is over 10 million. San Bernardino County has over 2 million, mostly concentrated in the west of the county, near ONT. The market is very much there.
Erik Griswold was just about to make this comment until I saw yours. I don’t think people who aren’t from around Southern Ca quite understand just how big the LA basin is. Don’t forget about Orange Counties population of 3 million people as well. We are very close to ONT.
Thanks for this video. I love China Airlines and fly them over Korean Air even though I live in Seoul, SK. I’d never would have considered flying into ONT. I usually fly into LAX when I visit the USA and I abhor that place. I think it would be great if you could feature more random flights like this. Most people will just fly in and out of the Big airports when going overseas like LAX, JFK, or SFO. Keep up posting those phenomenal videos.
That's hilarious music & random vid shot :)Dan LoL! This airline is 💯👍💕👏
Hey dan glad to see you made a video on this flight! But as an LA native, I have to say if you live in Burbank, or DTLA, getting to Ontario will take a very long time and LAX is still a much better airport to fly out of compared to Ontario. However very much spot on with Pomona and Claremont being convenient for ONT. lovely video!
I guess it depends on the traffic situation at LAX and/or the foot traffic in the terminal. Being on the plane at TBIT 30 minutes after arriving at the airport must be unheard of at LAX?
Nonstop Dan certainly ive always been out within 15 minutes of touchdown. Few rare instances when landing on intercontinental flights in peak hours that it’s been more than 30 since we’ve had to park at the remote gates at the west end. Though with the new TBIT concourse inbound soon, this won’t be an issue for much longer.
My original airport! I've flown from there since they had the old brick building and people still smoked on planes. I've noticed "that airline" there before, sitting on the stands (I won't ruin the surprise for others), so because you said it was a 15-hour long-haul, as soon as I saw the view of the ceiling and baggage area, I knew who you were flying and where you were going! Congrats, this looks amazing! And this makes me appreciate the airport even more. :)
I love watching your videos! It takes me back to the 70s and 80s when I used to fly internationally often. Now I'm old, I make myself a meal, sit down and watch your videos. Keep up the good work - they're very enjoyable. 💐🇦🇺
Great review Dan...love it when you fly a "little known route" with a great airlines. The food looked amazing !! Thanks again Dan for yet another great flight !! Well done as always !!
Postive vibes to you Dan, keep it up. Love your channel. Especialy in these none flying days
As a higher tier member of CI I also find their F/A is really nice and love their job.
This flight was originally planned and (might be) subsidize by local government of ONT. The loading before is less than 80%, however after some big sales and people have had enough with LAX like traffic, long queue etc etc (where Chinese/Taiwanese mostly stayed in Eastern part of LA) people start flying this route and CI start making profit on this route. Then the gone CI5/6 LAX-TPE pair came back and I remember now they are having promotion on this route.
And I remember one special meal (only available pre-reserve online) with chicken is really nice.
Hay!!! You were only fifteen minutes from where I live in Rancho Cucamonga! Next time you fly out of Ontario, let me know, ok? I'd love to meet you😊
We're neighbors, although I'm closer to PSP, but fly out of Ontario for longer travels.
When I go to Vietnam, twice I have taken China airlines from Los Angeles to Taipei. Real interesting flight, maybe I can take this flight next time.
Thank You...Thank You...Thank You again for another wonderful video!! I love it when Oscar is included in your videos. You two are great together!!
I live in Fontana, 15 min away. And let me tell you. This airport is so cheap and easy to use which surprises me why others don't take advantage of it. Given it's quite a distance from LA but still. And the second I saw the drop-off area I knew you were talking about KONT to Taipei lmao. Appreciate you making content about my home airport.
Another banger Dan! Keep grinding!
I'm liking the "wood" and the little table lamps.
Your videos are just fantastic man! Spot on!! Never stop making aviation videos! :)
Nice Video...fun fact - this plane, B-18002 was the plane we at Boeing took to the Paris Air Show in 2015 prior to delivery under registration number N5017Q and I got to fly on this beautiful jet to and from Paris.
It's about cargo, passenger's are secondary. ONT and it's surrounds are a big cargo/logistics hub. China Airlines has a cargo contract with UPS. UPS west coast air freight hub is at ONT. UPS urgent freight flies direct on China Airlines to TPE rather than on UPS metal via it's own Pacific hubs in HNL and ANC.
I've been flying China Airlines from LA to Taipei literally my whole life since my family has been long time loyalty members. My dad literally refuses to fly any other airline to and from Taiwan.
When they switched to Ontario, I actually preferred it because LAX can be such a headache with the traffic and crowds. The only downside is the lounge(s) in Ontario. The CI one is basically just a separate small waiting area with snacks and comfy armchairs. It's been a while since I've flown from there but I think they were going to renovate and make a nicer lounge. But if you have Amex, their lounge looks nicer. Unfortunately there's no Priority Pass lounge. But the lounge is not a dealbreaker since the CI lounge at LAX is combined with lots of other airlines, making it larger but not much different.
When CI first rolled out their new cabin designs, I was so impressed! Such nice decor and such a huge improvement from their older design! Although they took away first class but added premium economy. Their amenity kits are pretty nice and premium economy gets one too! But I definitely agree there are many ways they could improve on a nice product already to make them even greater!
AND I LITERALLY LOVE THEIR PILLOWS!!!
i'm Taiwanese. So proud of watching this vedio. And glad that you like China Air. Really like all your vedios about aviation~
You are right Dan. This is the most random flight I can think of coming from Ontario airport, which is only an hour from me in Palm Springs. I didn’t even know Ontario had a runway long enough for a 777-300ER! I wonder what other long-haul flights this will attract? This is great information, thank you!❤️👍✈️
Diane Schroeder ONT is a huge cargo airport. They regularly get cargo variants of the MD 11, 777, 744, and 748
Michael Steele Aviation That’s really interesting. I have never seen a bigger plane than an A321 fly into or out of there. I am an av geek and I love knowing that! Thanks for sharing!❤️👍✈️
Diane Schroeder Any time. Most of the cargo wide bodies leave at night and early morning. If you have FlightRadar24 you should check it out sometime.
Michael Steele Aviation I will, thanks!!
I can hear the md11s going around where I live
Very random, but the most random flight I can think of is the condor flight from Frankfurt, Germany to Whitehorse in Canada. You should check that out too!
That is definitely the most random long-haul flight in the world haha. It doesn't qualify has ultra long-haul like this flight tho ;)
Condor also goes to fairbanks lol
Condor also goes to fairbanks lol
Digging the background music. Ooyy is awesome.
Interesting video, Dan. I guessed about the local Chinese/Taiwanese population, but not about the subsidy. Must be very profitable for the airline if their costs are lower and they can charge a premium.
But now for a serious question. I loved that music (starting at about 7:40). Siri says it was by Daniel Gunnarson, but apparently he’s a Swedish ice hockey player! Apple Music says it’s “I’ll Never Die” by Alycium, and it certainly sounds like it. But I wonder where the ‘Daniel Gunnarson’ thing comes from - any ideas?
You came close - it's I'll Never Die by Daniel Gunnarson from Epidemic Sound :)
love that you wrote a complimentary letter for your crew 👍👍👍
China Airlines is so underrated it's crazy...more people need to make videos about them
Love that someone finally did this review. I fly China Airlines a couple times a year from LAX to Bkk through TPE. My next flight will be out of ONT in late April. Great Review as always!! What did you think of the Lounge? Love China Airlines and their service...
2:50 view reminds me back at RSW(Ft.Myers FL) back in March of 2019 seeing my plane a Air Canada Rouge 767-300ER heading to Toronto-Pearson and right beside it was a Eurowings A330 heading to Düsseldorf. Across the hall of the terminal where a lot of smaller planes A320’s, 737’s etc
Dan thank you so much for making a review out of this airport! I’ve been waiting for this for a while!
Nice video. I also like your Oskar and Dan channel. Really good work.
Always loved the cabin of China Airlines!
I’m obsessed with this plane and the amenities kit and the menu omfg
I once did some touch and gos at Ontario in a Cessna. It was pretty cool because whilst I was doing circuits on the left runway, 737s were taking off from the other runway next to the terminal. I think I know why this flight is popular - at the hotel I stayed in near El Monte/Pasadena the newspaper was in Chinese and the whole area was full of Taiwanese people. It's probably a much shorter drive from that area to Ontario and I bet parking is easier and cheaper as well.
I can't even get 9 hours straight sleep in my bed
Damn, I am looking forward to Dan’s videos like I was to new Game Of Thrones episodes 😂
Asian airlines like CI, SQ, BR, will GO OUT OF THEIR way to take care of their passengers. If this happened on United or British Airways- the crew will be like "Here's a bag of chips and some lettuce".
The MASSIVE price difference between UA and BR, for example, reflect that fact, though...
BA on most flights even short 2-3 hour flight at least has one meal service that like a full portion. United I can’t argue with that.
That Cabin is so cozy omg. I totally agree with you
Flew this flight this month and I was looking on youtube for a review and here we are, presented with this wonderful review! Loved it!
Dan: I love this seat on China Airlines!
Also Dan:
British Airways' Club Suite isn't too good.
IT IS THE EXACT SAME SEAT!!!!!
Lol British airways food is crap compared to China airlines 😂
@@BrianYYH I was talking about the seat only
I agree that China Airline's food is superior to that of BA
Mate, it’s the design and atmosphere of the seat plus the cabin that makes it better than BA... like damnnn you can’t kid yourself about this being one of the best
@@inkurad_jk8936 Ok atmosphere may be a valid point, however, my point is that the seat design is nearly identical to BA's new business class product
very nice, indeed. the small-airport approach is another great opportunity. you're lucky. in the Eurounion, we have to put up with the mega-ports approaches: sometimes, they drive you mad with so much security and overworked personnel. cheers!
We missed you NSD! Looked like a great experience, especially the crew going out of their way to accommodate you dietary requirements. Well Done China Airlines.
I’m a pilot in the Southern California area and I’ve always been confused about this flight too!! I never knew there was a market for Taiwan in Ontario of all places!
Just finished my flight with CI from Ams-Pen return. It was amazing. Also one of my favorite business seats.
Awesome review, gorgeous interior both the hard and soft product. What a great route👍 Julie was amazing and creative with your meal, well done Crew. Looking forward to more travels over on Oskar and Dans travel Channel.
Another awesome video, Dan! Looking forward to following your new channel!
Thank sharing amazing video,always spot on.
i realized i was the exact same bourding gate as you when this started we all 212 so i was going from ontario to taipei too OMG
but that was last year and ur was on 2020
Than l was going on Taipei to Beijing
I used to live in Ontario. It was the first place I ever took a flight from. I know it’s a small airport but it has an international airport designation, plus all of Southern California is so populated that Ontario is busy all of the time.
Best video in a while! Love quirky things like this. Review videos sometimed get old but you always find ways to make it entertaining.
This is my home airport. I love that security is a breeze all the time i travel out of ONT.
Wow, I never knew ONT hosted China Airlines LOL, I used to fly from there all the time when I was in college
Love your vids
I am subbed
I have family in California and they always fly out of Ontario bc LAX is so terrible. It’s a really great airport!
Wow that's a very pleasant intro top notch service Dan👏💕👍
Take a shot every time Dan says “15 hour flight”
Not to mention this flight is almost always less than 15 hours lol
Ayushman Nath That slows down the drinking?
usually its 14, this might have been when the westbound pacific tracks where verry southern to avoid bad weather. They usually fly over Alaska but they may have flown around where Hawaii is
your hair in this video is so good!
Awesome video! I wish more airlines operated long haul flights out of these smaller airports. Norwegian tried something similar out of Stewart Airport in New York (about 45 minutes from NYC), but it never really caught on.
NYC Flyer yeah that was so cool to see since I live 10 minutes away from SWF! Apparently they are going to have Breeze airways and Aer lingus come in to swf in late 2020 or early 2021!
I think that was more due to the issues with the 737MAX, no?
Ryan Liney that’s great news! I flew long haul with Norwegian once and it was really convenient.
Erik Griswold yeah that was definitely part of it, but I think it was mainly due to Norwegian being over extended and those routes really not making that much money.
Well, What a revelation! Gret trip, very good video, and More Oscar? Gotta be done! Thanks, Dan!
Cabin looks gorgeous
Dan, great vlog! Big mistake, ONT is NOT east LA. As a born & raised SoCali, we do not affiliate ONT with LA at all since it's in San Berdoo (San Bernardino) county. Only a fool would ever think of taking an Uber or taxi from Claremont to LAX. No disrespect, but, you're incorrect for even mentioning LA at all, ONT is over 55 miles and nearly 2 hours from from LAX. ONT was a part of LAX until around early 2000's when they separated. ONT is an international airport, not a regional. Yes it's easier than LAX, but, LGB & SNA are far superior. Great flight review, keep 'em coming bud!
Another great vlog dan, thaks fella
That was interesting Dan..thanks for another great vid!
As always Dan love ya work. Will definitely have to look into give this one ago next time I am in LA ❤️❤️
Always a joy to watch your videos.
That's all.
Hopefully the flight attendant and China Airlines themselves have seen your video. Julie is probably very surprised that her improvised meal met your needs!
Good to see ur videos again, great show - good to see Oscar again, that lil’ devil .
I went from LAX to TOE at the high of covid, and when I got on the 777-300ER, I thought we were on a 787 instead due to the design of the cabin. The flight was also quite empty due to travel restrictions at the time and did it all in the econ class. Got to see some constellations at night like Big Dipper and Lil dip. I also went from HNL to LAX from LAX to TPE equates to 18hrs~ of no food/sleep. (Weak stomach)
Thanks for making these videos! Great work!
WOW, I want to take this flight so badly :-) Amazing Video
Great Video Dan. Great to see such a nice flight experience!
I have a window view of The approach path of Ontario and occasionally I’ll see the China airlines. At one point it was serviced by an a350. looks like a 777 now
Wow, never knew that flight existed. For a second I thought you were going to say Burbank and my thought was "Burbank's runway is wayyyyy too short for a widebody".
Wow, that's super random. Wouldn't think a trans-Pacific flight would take off from a small-town airport xD
Love your channel!! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks, I might have found my stopover when I fly to LA.
wow you make me wanna try this direct flight. and side note, i love the movie "More than Blue"
It's the same interior as the new BA Business class .. so so good!
Earliest after a video posting that I’ve ever commented!
Dan is the best UA-camr
I love the food presentation
This is cool, I fell like this videos was so good because you have the narration part in the end. By the way, I live in Muscat, Oman.