Airline Commuting to Hawaii

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  • Опубліковано 3 лип 2024
  • To get some of the best trips, sometime means you are going to a bit of Airline Commuting. There are so many people that constantly airline commuting throughout the industry. Wether that is to make it to their base or pick up a trip. This week I picked up a trip out of Vegas to Hawaii, come along!
    Hope you all enjoy it. Cheers!
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    0:00 Introduction
    0:58 Headed to the Airport
    2:26 On the Airplane
    3:52 To the Hotel
    5:33 Lets go to Hawaii
    9:02 Made to Hawaii
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  • @austinyarbrough184
    @austinyarbrough184 10 місяців тому +10

    BIG ERN, this is the exact kind of content we want to see!
    Behind the scene and the life of a pilot!!! Waking up, travel, getting to work leaving, working out etc cockpit view is cool but we don’t see much, this kind of video we all want more of, we want to see the TRUE life of a pilot. Thanks so much big ern 🙏🏼🛩️

  • @davidcole333
    @davidcole333 10 місяців тому +10

    I once met an A330 pilot at a hotel near ICN who flew for Korean Air. He lived in Atlanta and Korean Air flew him to Seoul once a month for his duty, which lasted 10-14 days, then back home to Atlanta. He loved doing it.

    • @KuostA
      @KuostA 10 місяців тому

      wow. what race was he? was he a FO or CA?

  • @Bill_N_ATX
    @Bill_N_ATX 10 місяців тому +16

    Yep, Kauai is my favorite island. I go to Hawaii to relax and chill out. No need for a lot of tourist attractions or spectacular luxury resort for me. Give me a king bed room with a view of the ocean and room service and I can do the rest. Five days there to recharge the batteries beats two weeks anywhere else. Ok, it’s not the South Pacific but it doesn’t take a day and thousands of bucks to get there. It’s about as far away from the rat race you can get and still be in the US. Can’t beat it.

    • @etrimbleable
      @etrimbleable 10 місяців тому

      Great to see you again, Big Ern. You stay safe. Looking forward to the next video.

    • @Ms.Opinionated
      @Ms.Opinionated 10 місяців тому +1

      Kauai is beautiful. Marriott time share is the best

  • @UAL012
    @UAL012 10 місяців тому +7

    I have to make 2 observations here. This flight was on 11 August 2023 taking off from runway 25 Right. At 3:40, the smoke shown was a 3 alarm fire in the Glendale area off of 59th Street & Glendale Ave. If I remember correctly, it was a plastics recycling yard that went up.

  • @MattyCrayon
    @MattyCrayon 10 місяців тому +10

    A commute from Aus would be 🤯!! I once met a Skywest pilot at SYD airport who was commuting. That day, he had been to two airlines already to find a jump seat.

  • @mcompsci
    @mcompsci 10 місяців тому +18

    Hey Big Ern. Bumped into you before I was going through TSA Pre Check at LAS (Vegas). Thanks for being so friendly even though it was in quick passing! Keep up the great content! Big fan!

  • @edadan
    @edadan 9 місяців тому

    My wife and I had our honeymoon in Hawaii 35 years ago. We were on a cruise ship that visited all the major islands. Kauai was my favorite! Very tropical and not many people.

  • @boeingpilot7002
    @boeingpilot7002 10 місяців тому +1

    Retired now. Never had to commute due to living in base. There was no place in the U.S., in which I would want to live, that would've justified commuting to my base in Texas.
    A pilot friend of mine commuted from MKE to EWR -- a one- or a two-leg commute (MKE - EWR direct, or MKE - ORD - EWR). He held 15 - 16 day-off lines, which gave him only about 6 hard-days off each month. A "hard-day off" was one in which he didn't go to an airport, all-day-long.
    That, alone, was enough to convince me to just live in base -- I was always "positive-space" in my car! 🙂

  • @johngorham4300
    @johngorham4300 10 місяців тому +1

    Looks like I just missed you. Flew from Vegas to Lihue on Southwest today! Love your videos man

  • @jeffham222
    @jeffham222 10 місяців тому +1

    I met one of your coworkers (of sorts), Chris in the last couple of weeks and I asked him to tell ya I love your content! He told me you are a totally really awesome dude and the same in real life as ya are in your vids... that is really nice to hear about you! I wanted to talk to him about flying a bunch but our schedules never matched up.
    Thanks, Big Ern/Captain for your content. You continue to inspire me!

  • @user-gm6ct3yb7q
    @user-gm6ct3yb7q 10 місяців тому +3

    Getting Ready for my first solo. Tryna be like you some day!

  • @ritchieb1612
    @ritchieb1612 10 місяців тому +1

    Another day in paradise BigErn!!

  • @etrimbleable
    @etrimbleable 10 місяців тому

    Great to see you again, Big Ern. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos. Stay safe out there.

  • @ViperDriver22
    @ViperDriver22 10 місяців тому

    Another fantastic video. Thanks again.

  • @Iceman51686
    @Iceman51686 10 місяців тому

    Very beautiful view! Thanks for sharing!

  • @zionsinger78
    @zionsinger78 10 місяців тому

    Praying for Hawaii. It’s on my bucket list.

  • @dandan8333
    @dandan8333 10 місяців тому

    Hearing the outside sounds reminds me of being in Maui during 1987.
    Some items you never forget... even in your late 60s.
    My wife is enjoying being in Beihai and swimming in the South China Sea with our granddaughter on their holiday week.
    Enjoying your videos as always and be safe.

  • @josephineahelle5094
    @josephineahelle5094 10 місяців тому

    Great video Big Ern! The scenery is beautiful, thanks for sharing!😊

  • @davidsoyfer8460
    @davidsoyfer8460 10 місяців тому

    Hi Ernie! Another great video! Can’t wait for the cockpit video from the repo flight! 😊🤙

  • @christopherbrown7956
    @christopherbrown7956 10 місяців тому

    My wife and I stayed at Kauai Beach Resort back in March. Awesome place. Highly recommend. You are 100% right about the beaches. Cannot wait to go back..
    Thank you for your videos. Really cool.

  • @jerryconnors8663
    @jerryconnors8663 10 місяців тому

    Great video! Thx for the ride and as a former airline emp well understand yr commute and standby challenges. ✈️

  • @LMays-cu2hp
    @LMays-cu2hp 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your trip here.

    • @LMays-cu2hp
      @LMays-cu2hp 10 місяців тому

      You made me laugh 😂!!! It is nice in Kauai there. I have done my trips there from LAX on the 757s.

  • @lovevideos1699
    @lovevideos1699 10 місяців тому

    Yes finally! Been waiting for a new video.❤😅

  • @btsullivan3
    @btsullivan3 10 місяців тому

    YES.... I have been commuting to JFK from AUS for 20 years....and it sucks but I live where my wife and I call home. Having said that, i'd commute from Hawaii to the west coast in a heart beat! Love the chanel and seem to always recommend it to my friends who are new to the airlines!

  • @Thetheobaudry
    @Thetheobaudry 10 місяців тому

    I use to be in the JetBlue gateway program - one person who was in the program with me now lives in Hawaii but she commutes to start her trips on the east coast.
    To each their own :)
    Also, Kauai is the best- enjoy!!

  • @richardfrances7679
    @richardfrances7679 10 місяців тому

    It's so relaxing to see these videos..I sometimes get stressed a bit but I love airplanes and I just think it's so cool of you to share your trips...Thank you!

  • @tomcarr4630
    @tomcarr4630 6 місяців тому

    My favorite Hawaiian island!

  • @codeymasterofgames6542
    @codeymasterofgames6542 10 місяців тому

    Always fun when you upload, Hope your having a good summer Ern!

  • @david.b4186
    @david.b4186 10 місяців тому +1

    Nice to see new vids after a while, keep em flowing👍🏾

  • @tikkin11
    @tikkin11 10 місяців тому +2

    Commuting made me seriously question my life choices, but that was many moons ago and I'm sure its all better now. Thanks BE. Good on SWA for flying some
    Hawaii relief flights.

  • @williamgriffis8733
    @williamgriffis8733 10 місяців тому +1

    Another great video Big Ern! My wife and I just had amazing flights from
    Your teammates at SWA from BAL to SLC!! Travel safe😊

  • @Cars-N-Jets
    @Cars-N-Jets 10 місяців тому

    I love the flags in your garage. It's awesome!

  • @consortiumxf
    @consortiumxf 10 місяців тому +3

    @74Gear Might know a gatekeeper to get you a tour of that 747 😊

  • @andrewjames9459
    @andrewjames9459 10 місяців тому

    Love the longer videos

  • @denault3985
    @denault3985 10 місяців тому +1

    The aircraft looks newer and the screens are large , must be a Max. Nice to see a new episode of BigErn.

  • @mrbadaa
    @mrbadaa 10 місяців тому

    I always enjoy your video, I find it very much informative and interesting👍🚀

  • @MrLegantWong
    @MrLegantWong 8 місяців тому

    wonderful Lihue !

  • @mrkc10
    @mrkc10 10 місяців тому

    Good stuff brother…living the dream

  • @Stufftowatch21
    @Stufftowatch21 10 місяців тому

    Commuting these days is at times can be very difficult. Big Erne hope you guys get you’re contract, you deserve it 🤞🙏

  • @eddiemoney61
    @eddiemoney61 10 місяців тому

    Thank you very much for another great video.

  • @redcauthen771
    @redcauthen771 10 місяців тому

    Hi big Ern,glad you are living the dream 😊

  • @cruisinaltitude
    @cruisinaltitude 10 місяців тому

    Yes.

  • @perke1cannon
    @perke1cannon 10 місяців тому

    Lihue is my favorite overnight! It’s so relaxing. No hustle and bustle!

  • @mikeL5183
    @mikeL5183 10 місяців тому +1

    Flew on your airline Wednesday, and will be flying home Saturday. Too bad your base doesn't put you in the front seat for my flights. The flights were good though! You guys are my preferred airline.

  • @nolaflyr9619
    @nolaflyr9619 10 місяців тому

    Big Ern: Ultra Baller!😂

  • @johndemerse9172
    @johndemerse9172 10 місяців тому

    Thanks as usual Ern for this video. Cheers from CYYB.

  • @marshallmorales4052
    @marshallmorales4052 10 місяців тому

    great vid!

  • @AaronHarberg
    @AaronHarberg 10 місяців тому

    Keep the videos coming! I was hoping you would take us on the beach! Ive only been to Maui and Oahu

  • @Silva_Jose
    @Silva_Jose 10 місяців тому

    I’m a big fan big Ern and I work by MDW and I had a retried captain visit my office and he tried to recruit/motivate me to try the pilot world and I mention you and he started follow you too sir.

  • @armyavi8tor
    @armyavi8tor 10 місяців тому

    I commute from MCO to MIA/FLL/PBI for AA. Can be either the easiest or most complicated commute. Sometimes I do the 3 plus hour drive. Have to be creative when summer weather and loads go crazy. Wish we had a satellite base like our FAs do in MCO. Least I like having options if I can’t jumpseat.

  • @GrassKickerEdits
    @GrassKickerEdits 10 місяців тому +1

    Hi big ern you inspired me to be a pilot!

  • @davidvega1212
    @davidvega1212 10 місяців тому

    Keep the videos comming brother.

  • @elainen8672
    @elainen8672 10 місяців тому

    I saw that private 747 sitting there at Sky Harbor a couple days ago!! Got me interested and I remembered the tail number was A...looked that up and appears to be middle east? Ya, baller for sure!

  • @Brandon12199
    @Brandon12199 10 місяців тому +4

    What happened to showing us the beach and sights along the way?

  • @NathanL76
    @NathanL76 10 місяців тому

    Love watching your videos Big Ern! Flying into KPHX from KCMH and then on to KSAN next month. Maybe I’ll see you at KPHX. I caught a C-5M on final at KFFO last week I like to share but I don’t know where to send it to.

  • @lawrenceakini9507
    @lawrenceakini9507 10 місяців тому

    Aloha. Have an amazing day! Fly and stay safe. Mahalo.

  • @philnaegely
    @philnaegely 10 місяців тому

    it's good to know a pilot is on board in case of emergency etc

  • @blancanavarro2546
    @blancanavarro2546 2 місяці тому

    thanks

  • @GarrettShubert
    @GarrettShubert 10 місяців тому +1

    Big Ern, I have an interview for Destination 225 tomorrow. I hope to fly with you one of these days!

  • @denflyer832
    @denflyer832 10 місяців тому

    Big Ern, thanks for another great video. As a new Private Pilot your videos keep me motivated for the brass ring. Do you know what other airlines have a commuter protection rule?

  • @b757cb1
    @b757cb1 10 місяців тому

    Next time you are in the Honolulu area, I would love to meet you if you have time. I work at Hickam so I get to watch planes all the time.

  • @Da__goat
    @Da__goat 10 місяців тому

    One thing that I definitely find pretty cool is that if a company has pilots that need to commute on another airline, they just do, no questions asked.

  • @The2T
    @The2T 10 місяців тому +5

    That 747-8 is owned by Qatar. It flies under Amiri flight. Google Amiri 747-8.

  • @kymw7833
    @kymw7833 10 місяців тому +1

    Hey ERN kym from Adelaide you have earned this work life balance but seriously Mate do you ever pinch yourself to see if it's a dream LOL,all jokes aside mate thanks so much for taking us with you .Just a thought you could do a video with 74 gears Kelsie and we could do a tour of his 747 ,like you he is very entertaining .
    Cheers mate
    Kym

  • @RodUKPIC
    @RodUKPIC 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for the videos. Any chance you could make one related to the exercise routine would be great. Take care.

  • @aseasonedtrucker431
    @aseasonedtrucker431 10 місяців тому +3

    Big Ern, so glad to see another video. Be safe in the skies sir.

  • @B777pilot
    @B777pilot Місяць тому

    I’m a long-haul commuter, living in Oz and based in LAX. Just another DH leg really.

  • @michaelsharp3615
    @michaelsharp3615 10 місяців тому

    I do know lots of people who live in Omaha do Airline Commuting a ton and some work for one airline and deadhead on another for time and price purposes and go to different places such as Denver, Chicago, Minneapolis, and Dallas

  • @thibssimgaming2221
    @thibssimgaming2221 10 місяців тому

    Man should try a live stream, when you have like 45mins- 1hr of a layover and talk about the trip and answer some live questions for about 10-15mins or when you are home and want to do a video!!! That would be cool

  • @n1msu
    @n1msu 10 місяців тому

    Awesome video as always! I'm from England but the fires in Waikiki etc have been all but forgotten by news outlets in my country. I guess this was filmed before the fires took place?

  • @Sawyersaviation
    @Sawyersaviation 10 місяців тому

    Love your videos big ern! Your such an inspiration! I want to be a commercial pilot and every time I see one of your videos it makes me want to become a pilot even more! Any suggestions on books I should read about becoming a pilot I’m only 13.

    • @GrassKickerEdits
      @GrassKickerEdits 10 місяців тому

      You can start flight school as soon as 14

    • @Sawyersaviation
      @Sawyersaviation 10 місяців тому

      @@GrassKickerEditsI’m aware of that I’m still trying to figure out what path I’m gonna take.

    • @GrassKickerEdits
      @GrassKickerEdits 10 місяців тому +1

      @@Sawyersaviation wish luck to you, have fun out there!

  • @davestevens4193
    @davestevens4193 10 місяців тому

    A 737 to Hawaii...oh joy.

  • @TrainboyRR
    @TrainboyRR 10 місяців тому

    that looks pretty

  • @toddkoltes3570
    @toddkoltes3570 10 місяців тому

    Pretty baller commute hotel. Definitely not the LaQuinta!

  • @census3370
    @census3370 10 місяців тому +1

    Capt Ern when can we expect the delivery flight vid?

  • @wilkoweekly7002
    @wilkoweekly7002 10 місяців тому

    Hi big ern. Love the videos. Been watching for probably a year now.
    Got my Principles of flight and mass and balance exams this week (last sitting). Any advice lol

  • @TacGrave
    @TacGrave 10 місяців тому

    Wow

    • @TacGrave
      @TacGrave 10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you big Erin for the heart

  • @Shogun103
    @Shogun103 10 місяців тому

    Always enjoy your vlogs Big Ern! Always looking forward to your next one. I love the island of Kauai. My wife and I have been there twice and the beaches are not crowded like you said. Maui Strong!! Aloha!!

  • @timbaubense
    @timbaubense 10 місяців тому

    I know a captain for Korean air based in Seoul. He lives in Brazil and commutes to Seoul once a month to fly 777. He works about 15 days on and 15 off

  • @leonelpereira1310
    @leonelpereira1310 9 місяців тому

    Hi Big Ern! Doesn't SWA has a schedule like 18on/12off for instance like some airlines for better Commuting? Thank you for this nice video!

  • @johnfitzpatrick2469
    @johnfitzpatrick2469 10 місяців тому

    G,day Captain "Big" Ern from Sydney Australia. It's been awhile, thanks for the LCD screen of GPS out to Hawaii. Do they still have VOR frequency navigation?
    You mentioned the commute for work, that puts pressure on with our gas prices of late $2.16 pL
    🌏🇭🇲

  • @jorshaw86
    @jorshaw86 10 місяців тому

    I just did the fight from LAS -> LIH on SW. I was wondering how the route was perceived by the crew. I know the long hauls are preferred but the crosswinds in LIH can be brutal. Also wasn't sure if it was a 2 day turn or 3-4 day with island hopping. It was my 2nd trip to Kauai I would agree the beaches aren't busy. I think I stayed at that hotel/resort for my honeymoon 8 years ago. The beach there is really nice pretty melo not a lot of rocks so great for kids and moderate swimmers. There's some pretty tranquil beaches on the north(princeville) and on the SE side where I assume you were. Our last day we stayed in Poipu on the south and the beaches were busier and were kind of two extremes either protected or partially protected so good for kids but if you got out into the surf I wouldn't recommend for even moderate swimmers (like shipwreck) but pretty decent surfing if you're into that thing. No were close to the North Shore in Oahu though.

  • @DudesonsSuomi22
    @DudesonsSuomi22 10 місяців тому

    Ern, if you ever fly into Honolulu and wanna grab a bite to eat or plane spot near the end of the reef runway... let me know!

  • @dinahphillips2136
    @dinahphillips2136 10 місяців тому

    74 gear pilots a 747-800 . Might want to get in touch with him. Beautiful area.

    • @rbryanhull
      @rbryanhull 9 місяців тому

      Lol 747 cargo is nowhere near a 747 VIP

  • @wespotter6985
    @wespotter6985 10 місяців тому

    What sort of load factor are you seeing For the hawaiian trips?

  • @cruisinaltitude
    @cruisinaltitude 10 місяців тому

    How'd you get from Vegas to Oakland?

  • @macrovigilance
    @macrovigilance 10 місяців тому

    and mu observation.. is that a skydive rig on your travel case?

  • @AlongtheRiverLife
    @AlongtheRiverLife 10 місяців тому

    I guess I do not undersdtand what is better by what you did verse flying out of PHX? Bette rmoney, times, desitinations?

  • @ronbrown5921
    @ronbrown5921 10 місяців тому

    Hey Ern, nice video on commute, my wife n I have followed ur videos for awhile. We use Southwest from Love to Vegas alot, her daughter, my step daughter is a flight attendant on Southwest(she was doing 2x Hawaii and a Denver I believe, her dream was to be a flight attendant, I told her to do Southwest Airlines, they have a special talent, if u do the same. Thanks Capt Ern. RON

  • @aadvantagegold5220
    @aadvantagegold5220 10 місяців тому

    Do you ever fly ETOPS out of PHX?

  • @mogulsandmoonshots
    @mogulsandmoonshots 10 місяців тому

    That could be the Emir of Qatar 747-8 BBJ

  • @gflight295
    @gflight295 10 місяців тому

    Where on the central coast? I grew up on the central coast.

  • @deandrejones1636
    @deandrejones1636 10 місяців тому

    You and Kelsey from 74 Gear should collaborate🎉

  • @AlongtheRiverLife
    @AlongtheRiverLife 10 місяців тому

    Who do you contact for ATC......how does that work in the middle of the Pacific? Or is it satellite checkin?

  • @mobility63
    @mobility63 10 місяців тому

    A friend is a FA for AA. He lives in San Francisco and is based at JFK. Crazy

  • @jordanryan673
    @jordanryan673 10 місяців тому

    Do you have to travel in uniform for your commute ?

  • @michaelbarrett9107
    @michaelbarrett9107 10 місяців тому

    Hawaii is operating normally?

  • @far02222
    @far02222 10 місяців тому

    Have you been sent to Maui recently?

  • @sG-fn9mv
    @sG-fn9mv 10 місяців тому

    If you commute to Vegas. Let me know. I live in Vegas. Love to buy you lunch. Becausre of weirdos. Meet you at public place. Have safe trip, be safe out there!

  • @DrPilotRedC
    @DrPilotRedC 10 місяців тому

    I’m pretty damn sure I saw you and your FO walk by me in Waikiki the other day. You were on the phone.
    Was I mistaken?