I Flew Around The World in 80 HOURS on LOW COST Airlines

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  • Опубліковано 30 тра 2024
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    00:00 Introduction
    00:29 Southwest: HOU-LGA
    02:30 LEVEL: JFK-BCN
    05:17 Vueling: BCN-ATH
    09:10 Scoot: ATH-SIN
    16:27 Jetstar: SIN-MEL
    28:42 Jetstar: SYD-HNL
    33:18 Southwest: HNL-PHX
    38:49 Southwest: PHX-HOU

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  • @MusicmatchJukebox
    @MusicmatchJukebox Рік тому +1604

    Former flight attendant here, Noel. I just wanted to say that despite your apparent exhaustion from nonstop traveling, I always appreciate you making the conscious effort to always give the crews and agents a warm greeting. If everyone who flew were half as gracious as you are, the industry’s quality of life would increase exponentially. Thanks for the great videos!

    • @noelphilips
      @noelphilips  Рік тому +83

      Thank you!

    • @tpmarkham
      @tpmarkham Рік тому +21

      My daughter is an FA and I give other FA's the most friendly greetings I can.

    • @X22GJP
      @X22GJP Рік тому +10

      You do realise that this is being recorded for UA-cam. What do you expect him to act like?

    • @historylover13
      @historylover13 Рік тому +64

      @@X22GJP Noel seems genuine to me. There are still some nice folks in this world.

    • @dmlfan928
      @dmlfan928 11 місяців тому +9

      @@X22GJP I've never recorded myself walking off a plane, but I always acknowledge the flight crew with at the very least a polite nod, if not actually saying "thanks"

  • @ashwheeler8685
    @ashwheeler8685 Рік тому +581

    Love that Noel deliberately mispronounces famous landmarks and no one notices. Barcelona church, the apocalypse and the Sydney theatre thing 😂 great video again 👍🏻

    • @michaelj.corrigan8654
      @michaelj.corrigan8654 9 місяців тому +5

      It's called intelligent audacity.

    • @sanderappel4499
      @sanderappel4499 8 місяців тому +41

      I went back three times to check if I misheard, but no, the famous, ancient Apocalypse

    • @stefanmusik1413
      @stefanmusik1413 8 місяців тому +18

      I was actually thinking the same.... AKROPOLIS, LA SAGRADA FAMILIA, SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE. I think its travellers basic knowledge about famous world known landmarks. Also comparing Sydney with Newcastle is somehow ironic.

    • @brendanmurray1213
      @brendanmurray1213 7 місяців тому +11

      Ok I wasn’t sure if he was serious or not

    • @eclairtreo
      @eclairtreo 6 місяців тому +8

      Haha. I thought it was just me and my imagination, but yep he did say apocalypse.

  • @QuincyDisneyVegan
    @QuincyDisneyVegan 5 місяців тому +122

    I love how in this video Noel sometimes pronounces Barcelona as "Barcelonar" and when he was in Athens, Greece he calls the Acropolis "the Apocalypse" 😆

    • @jj-if6it
      @jj-if6it 5 місяців тому +1

      Huh how are you supposed to pronounce Barcelona?

    • @manuccu
      @manuccu 5 місяців тому +3

      Yeah, languages and pronunciation are not his forte 😂

    • @harryk8696
      @harryk8696 5 місяців тому +6

      don’t forget melborrrrrn

    • @DouradaBambina
      @DouradaBambina 4 місяці тому

      hahahaha@@effkay3691

    • @nllewellin
      @nllewellin 3 місяці тому

      because he's taking the Mikey @@effkay3691

  • @DickMotorman69
    @DickMotorman69 5 місяців тому +257

    9:11 Dude saw the apocalypse and still made it home safe, what a legend

    • @forfoxsake7972
      @forfoxsake7972 4 місяці тому +20

      So I did hear it right then 😂

    • @balkinavian
      @balkinavian 4 місяці тому +10

      It's not a cultural channel after all, is it?😂

    • @DouradaBambina
      @DouradaBambina 4 місяці тому +1

      hahaha

    • @RS-tz2zn
      @RS-tz2zn 4 місяці тому +8

      Haha! I thought the same thing too! Although Acropolis is similar to Apocalypse :)

    • @postersandstuff
      @postersandstuff 4 місяці тому

      Ric Flair : Apocalypse ?!......but he didnt see The Nature Boy , wooooo ! ;)@@RS-tz2zn

  • @wolffayz8464
    @wolffayz8464 Рік тому +369

    Noel calling the sydney opera house ‘big theatre thingy’ hahaha

    • @shoesofemelda
      @shoesofemelda Рік тому +53

      Sydney Australia, millions spent on tourism advertising.... "It's just like Newcastle" 😂

    • @idkjames
      @idkjames Рік тому +9

      Side note on Australia. Couldn’t help notice the jet star flight was codeshared with Qantas. Imagine not checking the codeshare partner and getting Jetstar flight for Qantas price. Flown both as well. Would be pissed!

    • @eeef501
      @eeef501 Рік тому +19

      and the Sagrada Familia was just the big church in Barcelona hahahah

    • @josephdale69
      @josephdale69 Рік тому

      It’s the symbol that should be imprinted on vaccine cards worldwide.

    • @mirkosprangers5879
      @mirkosprangers5879 Рік тому +17

      Don't forget the Apocalypse in Athens 🤣

  • @skyelamattina1516
    @skyelamattina1516 Рік тому +1128

    What a power move watching a plane crash analysis video while on a plane.

    • @liftoffandtravel
      @liftoffandtravel Рік тому +8

      Question is does watching them make you less or more confident about flying?

    • @Nurichiri
      @Nurichiri Рік тому +58

      @@liftoffandtravel I saw a comment on a Mentour Pilot video I like. They were something like "they learned from the crash to make flying safer".

    • @liftoffandtravel
      @liftoffandtravel Рік тому +29

      ​@@Nurichiri so true! Dash cam videos have made me more wary of others driving their car. Avoided an accident yesterday because you see others make bad mistakes

    • @philippal8666
      @philippal8666 Рік тому +8

      Should help those nearby with their lack of entertainment availability.

    • @BB-pt9hv
      @BB-pt9hv 10 місяців тому +4

      ​@liftoffandtravel personally they always make me more paranoid because then I start thinking of all the technical/logistical ways the plane could crash lol

  • @jj-if6it
    @jj-if6it 5 місяців тому +49

    As an Australian, it's so good and not surprising to see the friendly people welcoming you with a shake of the hand

  • @kccgurl
    @kccgurl 11 місяців тому +81

    Southwest is one of my favorite airline despite being lowcost. My aunt was a flight attendant for them for decades so my family has some brand loyalty, but even the more prestigious airlines can hardly beat the 2 free checked bags that they offer and their safety record. I also love the wifi on board and the friendliness of the flight attendants. Of course, I wasn't affected by their logistical melt down over christmas, so I imagine if I had experienced that I would have soured on them.

    • @Kellyyy44
      @Kellyyy44 11 місяців тому +5

      I love them too, but that incident where the woman died really affected me

    • @emem009
      @emem009 4 місяці тому +4

      I still think SWA is preferable to Spirit and JetBlue

  • @TheNthbeach
    @TheNthbeach Рік тому +523

    9:16 - The apocalypse! LOL! Thinking that was the pathenon, not the acropolis, and definitely not the apocalypse. Thank you! I needed a laugh. You are truly awesome, Noel :)

    • @PapaVanTwee5
      @PapaVanTwee5 Рік тому +26

      I had a chuckle at that, too. Don't ever change, Noel, we love you!

    • @markuskuhl1376
      @markuskuhl1376 Рік тому +33

      the concrete buildings in Athens are mostly apocalyptic

    • @myquealer
      @myquealer Рік тому +46

      The Parthenon is one of several buildings of the Acropolis. 80 hours on discount airlines would make anyone think it's the apocalypse.

    • @jimbo22uk
      @jimbo22uk Рік тому +12

      Was laughing at that bit too😅

    • @TheNthbeach
      @TheNthbeach Рік тому +9

      I will be fair, flying JetStar is the close enough to the apocalypse….

  • @ahoythespoonsareawake4617
    @ahoythespoonsareawake4617 Рік тому +816

    Really lovely to a) see people who are delighted to randomly bump into you at airports b) see your reciprocated delight at them. Makes the world seem smaller and warmer. Pretty magic.

    • @accesscrimea
      @accesscrimea Рік тому +4

      I really hope Noel donates liberally to carbon offset organizations

    • @chickenksi2464
      @chickenksi2464 Рік тому +4

      @@accesscrimea i'm sure he does, what are you doing

    • @CH3825
      @CH3825 Рік тому +5

      He's making the world seem warmer because of his contribution to global warming....

    • @liftoffandtravel
      @liftoffandtravel Рік тому

      Never happened yet but would love one day someone to wave at me 😍 but not then say "you're holding up the line taking videos" 😂

    • @WhoShorts_
      @WhoShorts_ Рік тому

      @@accesscrimea who cares snowflake. Those flights would have happened even if he wasn't on them

  • @jlansdowne
    @jlansdowne Місяць тому +5

    Noel is such a likeable guy. No matter how tired and jetlagged, he always greets people with a friendly attitude.

  • @mysteryrgo
    @mysteryrgo 2 місяці тому +6

    Quick travel tip for anyone flying in to LaGuardia going to Manhattan:
    Take the Q70 bus (FREE) from the airport to 61st & Woodside. Go to the LIRR ticket area and catch the rail to New York Penn (34th street, west side) or Grand Central Madison (42-48 streets, east side). $5 City Ticket (non-rush hours). 11-16 minutes later and there you are!!
    Don't take a taxi unless you really have no other choice. Take Lyft if you have to as it's a flat rate. Those green/yellow meter guys will take you the longest way through as much traffic as possible to keep the meter ranking up $$$

    • @ScootsMcPoot
      @ScootsMcPoot 2 місяці тому +1

      Good advice for chicago too. Ask locals, new York and chicago have a vast transport system. You can get anywhere cheap. Taxis are for downtown and short trips. They are all trying to rip you off. They even manipulate the meter to move from acceleration alone. They will sit on the breaks at lights and Rev at like 3krpm to add $ to meter at lights. That's if they actually stop at a light. When I lived in wrigleyville I got hit by 2 taxis in a month. Not bad hits. But they are wild

  • @goodpools
    @goodpools Рік тому +2222

    Can we appreciate that Noel sat on an 11+ hour flight to Singapore without getting out of his window seat just so he doesn’t have to bother the people next to him?

    • @thanksanyway.3330
      @thanksanyway.3330 Рік тому +173

      You shall appreciate it even more when he develops pulmonary embolism!

    • @Mustang1984
      @Mustang1984 Рік тому +72

      @@thanksanyway.3330 God people come up with some of the dumbest stuff on the internet.

    • @einyoutubenutzer
      @einyoutubenutzer Рік тому +41

      @@thanksanyway.3330 happens when you sit for multiple days but not on an 11 hour flight

    • @wafibedewi8106
      @wafibedewi8106 Рік тому +33

      I've had to do that from Singapore to London. The man next to me slept the whole flight and I was scared of waking him up 😂

    • @X22GJP
      @X22GJP Рік тому +26

      Why? I've sat on plenty of 11+ hour flights without getting up for anything - hardly something to increase the Gamerscore.

  • @Cantthinkofanamelad
    @Cantthinkofanamelad Рік тому +244

    Funny story, the Around the world in 80 hours was the first video of yours I watched. Now 3 years later I’m back!

    • @PaddyMac
      @PaddyMac Рік тому +6

      What took you so long? Haha

    • @danielchen7143
      @danielchen7143 Рік тому +2

      Fr😂

    • @owenbache7316
      @owenbache7316 Рік тому +3

      Same

    • @ytlurker220
      @ytlurker220 Рік тому +4

      It's nearly 4 years believe it or not. 2019 felt like yesterday.

    • @wakawaka5131
      @wakawaka5131 Рік тому +2

      😂 😂 Me too. First video and I've been addicted since.

  • @HeatherwithanH
    @HeatherwithanH 5 місяців тому +21

    As someone who is terrified of flying, I’m very happy to watch this video from my couch 😂 Especially the duct taped wing! You are very brave Noel!

    • @fsxthai
      @fsxthai 3 місяці тому +5

      Just to assuage your fears, its speed tape. A metal foil based tape thats used to cover and paint chips or small dents, purely to improve aerodynamics and reduce drag :)

  • @ArchibaldRoyston
    @ArchibaldRoyston 10 місяців тому +9

    For some reason UA-cam recommended this video to me even though i'm not subscribed (sorry!) but i really enjoyed this vid. Massive appreciation that you took this much effort for 1 video. But what got me the most is that you approached every staff in the same very friendly way. Thanking them for their work and making them feel appreciated, which unfortunately is something that almost nobody does. It's such a small thing that, i think, does so much for the person in question.

  • @rowanmckeever7347
    @rowanmckeever7347 Рік тому +375

    Flying MEL-SYD on Qantas isn’t cheating. What you had there was a genuine, typical Jetstar experience 🤣

    • @ImphxzYT.
      @ImphxzYT. Рік тому +2

      🤣😂

    • @Alexander_Dunn
      @Alexander_Dunn Рік тому +2

      exactly

    • @_w_w_
      @_w_w_ Рік тому +8

      Yup, but flying Southwest in the US, the most expensive US airline, is a gross violation of "low cost" claim. I fly all the time and Southwest is a great marketing machine because it's nearly always the most expensive yet people believe it's "low cost".

    • @user-el4wk5yv7z
      @user-el4wk5yv7z 11 місяців тому +2

    • @jj-if6it
      @jj-if6it 5 місяців тому

      They once cancelled our flight on Christmas Day (!) but put us immediately on a Qantas one, so we didn't really mind haha.

  • @benjibatch
    @benjibatch Рік тому +341

    That JetStar flight attendant that recognised you really put a smile on my face, such a lovely interaction, much like all the others that recognised you in this video!

  • @MamaLinz123
    @MamaLinz123 2 місяці тому +3

    Having only just recently made the 35 hr/3 flight journey home from Bali to Heathrow I salute you sir! 😂
    The longest flight was 13 hrs in Economy with Lufthansa…hellish!

  • @ScottxJones
    @ScottxJones 11 місяців тому +14

    This was 40 minutes of epic viewing. That was impressive sir. You were one brave man doing not just 1 but 2 jetstar flights!

  • @georgesboutz8080
    @georgesboutz8080 Рік тому +529

    As a retired Air France crew, we used to fly around the world Eastbound on a 10 day schedule with layovers in Athens, Teheran, Karachi, Bangkok, Tokyo, Anchorage..... Exhausted upon returning to Paris, I can imagine what you must feel like doing this marathon 79:15 hours trip!!. Thanks for the videos.

    • @liftoffandtravel
      @liftoffandtravel Рік тому +7

      Not sure how you do it 😢 feel really bad for crew that do Singapore to New York 😧 how do they do it 🤔

    • @roymackenzie-jy4lr
      @roymackenzie-jy4lr Рік тому +5

      I don't know why airlines had up to 4 stops on international flights in the 70s

    • @lindsiria
      @lindsiria 11 місяців тому +9

      @@roymackenzie-jy4lr Because technology wasn't as great and they couldn't fly nearly as far as they can today. You had to stop every 1k-2k to refuel.

    • @DavidTheScientist
      @DavidTheScientist 10 місяців тому +4

      ​@@liftoffandtravelTwo sets of crew with ample rest area beds...

    • @liftoffandtravel
      @liftoffandtravel 10 місяців тому +3

      @@DavidTheScientist even so nothing beats your bed back home. Always found the sound of the engines when you put your head on the pillow on the 777 a little distracting 😂✈️

  • @flyriver
    @flyriver Рік тому +285

    As a Southwest Flight Attendant who loves to your channel, thanks for the shout out aboard our plane. I am so Glad the crew on the last leg took care of you with a congratulatory beverage.
    I was watching you board the last leg, thinking" if that was my working flight, I would comp you one or two" and the crew read my mind. I am glad all the folks saw you and recognized you. I would love to have you on my flight anytime. Alas, I am Las Vegas based. Congratulations on another round the world in 80 hour adventure.

    • @Stevel5662
      @Stevel5662 Рік тому +5

      I love SW. always the plane of my choice. Just spent last week doing a leg from ATL o Las Vegas and back. The attendants are always amazing to me.

    • @glenndb9646
      @glenndb9646 Рік тому +1

      Love flying SW! 💛💙❤

    • @JuniperBoy
      @JuniperBoy Рік тому +4

      ​@@Stevel5662 I've only been to the US once, did three domestic flights: Delta JFK-PDX which was hell. Then Southwest for PDX-SFO and SFO-LAX. Both of those were a shock to me, because everything seemed so laid-back: choose your own seat, cabin crew really personable and informal. And the flights were super cheap!

    • @Stevel5662
      @Stevel5662 Рік тому +1

      @@JuniperBoy yeah. That’s what so great about it. 😄

    • @JeanClaudeCOCO
      @JeanClaudeCOCO Рік тому +4

      Of all the airlines he took southwest was the best.

  • @PurpleBox89
    @PurpleBox89 10 місяців тому +7

    This is the first video of yours I've seen (I think) and I must say, it's refreshing and pleasant to see so many people (civilians and flight crew) that follow and recognize you. Good on you for being a cool dude!

  • @JustJenTruthFinders
    @JustJenTruthFinders 9 місяців тому +5

    Fair play to you for doing this mamouth task. Its just proves what is possible in todays aviation world. I love how you show a bit of each country or states culture and history while your there. You are super polite to everyone. It really helps. Im teaching my daughters about manners and we got upgraded once as we were chatting to staff then they surprised us. My local coffee shop gives me the odd freeby too bless them. Just being nice makes everyone else feel nice too xxxx 💖💕

  • @Bostonn8
    @Bostonn8 Рік тому +187

    For me personally this was absolutely the best video for aviation that exists. For the majority of people this is how we fly. Seeing you go around the world this way, just might make some people's dreams come true. I love business class and first. But it's often out of reach without miles or a lucky departure date. I applaud you making this video. I thank you for this. No one really does economy flying. You are diversifying. Also the tours of planes no longer in service, give me personally the most well rounded view of aviation.

  • @KatyM423
    @KatyM423 Рік тому +409

    I love this channel. You're so fearless about your own discomfort. So many other channels are like "$25,000 plane seat!!" meanwhile you're like "I flew Spirit airlines for a week straight!"

    • @noelphilips
      @noelphilips  Рік тому +58

      Katy, thank you so much for your kind words!

    • @ThatTrendHouse
      @ThatTrendHouse Рік тому +1

      @@noelphilips no way you changed your name to Jhon Pork 💀

    • @liftoffandtravel
      @liftoffandtravel Рік тому +4

      Still can't believe he did UK 🇬🇧 Australia 🇦🇺 and back in one go 😱

    • @user-el4wk5yv7z
      @user-el4wk5yv7z 11 місяців тому +1

      ❤❤

    • @Absofrutly
      @Absofrutly 10 місяців тому

      Yeah, right. Real hero . Flying cheap airlines. That's something!

  • @richardc2810
    @richardc2810 Рік тому +9

    Well done Noel, a great watch and you're always so courteous even when completely and utterly exhausted. So, your next challenge...the Ryanair challenge? Starting in the U.K, work your way around Europe, visiting every country within Europe and back to the U.K, only using Ryanair...in 7 days. You know you can do it and Mr. O'Leary will love you forever! Keep up the good stuff, great videos, always entertaining on our dull U.K evenings 🙂

  • @superposh93
    @superposh93 3 місяці тому +9

    I stumbled across your greyhound across america video, saw it was like 40 minutes long and thought, well F that, im not going to watch a guy on a bus for 40 minutes.... 40 minutes later and here I am looking at your other videos. Mildy entertaining, somewhat informative, occasionally comical and you seem like a pretty nice guy. Thanks Noel, keep up the good work

  • @tomc3880
    @tomc3880 Рік тому +377

    The suffering you put yourself through for our entertainment, especially compared to some other aviation UA-camrs, never ceases to amaze me

    • @congresssux9766
      @congresssux9766 Рік тому

      Suffering?!?
      The dude is doing something billions of people alive today couldn’t even dream of.
      Suffering. Get the FCK out of here

    • @aquilleswinkler5051
      @aquilleswinkler5051 Рік тому +25

      Other Airline youtubers: "$40,000 FIRST CLASS, BUT FREE FOR ME LADS! HOW FAR UP MY OWN ASS CAN I SOUND IN THIS VIDEOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO"

    • @christheodorou3646
      @christheodorou3646 Рік тому

      Suffering ??? Try working a real job with a family to support.
      Suffering ? Go to any Third world nation thats suffering you clown.

    • @cwg73160
      @cwg73160 Рік тому +7

      This channel is a way to make money. Some people think UA-camrs make videos out of the goodness of their hearts.

    • @andrewagner2035
      @andrewagner2035 Рік тому +14

      @@cwg73160 Sure, but that’s ok. We gain from their experience.

  • @followyourdreams8673
    @followyourdreams8673 Рік тому +94

    You know what I like about you Noel, you don’t just travel first class like some other reviewers and take the easy option. I admire that you travelled economy for 80 hours. A real flier, well done !

  • @anthonyblacker8471
    @anthonyblacker8471 5 місяців тому +9

    I'm only a few seconds into this. Other than the obvious reasons, I find myself in my head asking WHY? I get it.. views, sponsorships, showing people the feel of it etc. etc., but.. man.. this must have been BRUTAL by the end. Just figuring it all out and not missing a flight is impressive enough.. well let's see how it goes. God Bless you Noel, you're a brave man! (and you have a funny accent so even better!)

  • @BillCraven
    @BillCraven 5 місяців тому +6

    I appreciate your commitment to the low cost experience as you sailed by the window exit row seat on SWA with the double leg room. The greatest advantage of SW is the flexibility of scheduling which still is better than most others. Congratulations on your circumnavigation!

  • @trim406
    @trim406 Рік тому +46

    I’m a ramp agent with SWA at PHX. One of my coworkers came by and said you came through and I was devastated I couldn’t say hi 😂. Awesome video!

  • @nonenowherebye
    @nonenowherebye Рік тому +87

    Reminds me of a mileage run I once did, though definitely more hard core. To make my 120,000 threshold and get the extra upgrades, I once flew SEA->SFO->KCL->ORD->HOU->SFO->SEA for $250, and the weekend between Christmas and New Years. I get to the checkin desk, and when the machine spits out all 6 boarding passes, the woman behind the desk looks at me and goes "You're doing a mileage run aren't you?"

    • @liftoffandtravel
      @liftoffandtravel Рік тому +1

      Wow.... That must have been exhausting. Where did you sleep during the trip?

    • @nonenowherebye
      @nonenowherebye Рік тому +1

      @@liftoffandtravel Mostly on the plane (it was all in economy too), and a nap here and there in the lounges. I was (much) younger back then and could do that kind of stupid stuff.

    • @Kamilohbk
      @Kamilohbk 11 місяців тому

      @@nonenowherebye Man im so jealous. Long ago i was trying to get the upgrade into silver for LM, and i was short on the mileage runs (i had the miles flown but not the sectors), and i didnt know how to get em. Now im really short on money and wish i could have flown again.

    • @desolationrow
      @desolationrow 7 місяців тому

      "New years"
      New year's what?

  • @birdycantswim
    @birdycantswim 3 місяці тому +3

    I love the diverse fans you have all over the world, and all such wholesome people!

  • @farhatjahafricanandorienta1225

    Superb video. This shows you why its so important to look at what is the best flight for "you" rather than the cheapest.
    "Low cost" is not always lowest price, and the extras push you into standard full service carrier realms.
    Great vid, thanks for making it.

  • @vasiovasio
    @vasiovasio Рік тому +200

    Back then in 1873 when, Jules Verne wrote Around the World in 80 Days, which is a real Achievement! Today in 2023, some ordinary man can do it for 80 Hours! Congratulations Noel!

    • @chuckoneill2023
      @chuckoneill2023 Рік тому +12

      Nellie Bly actually managed to replicate that trip in less than 80 days.
      The point of Verne's novel was that anyone (with enough money) could do that trip, on regularly scheduled carriers -- steamers, trains and such.

    • @vasiovasio
      @vasiovasio Рік тому +5

      ​@@chuckoneill2023 Thank you! I'm hearing about her for the first time.
      I read about her now and see that she managed to go around the world in 72 days in 1890!
      A testament to the human spirit and drive! :)

    • @purrfekt
      @purrfekt Рік тому +5

      Not really comparable, really. One trip is made on the surface, with the traveller visiting exotic places while the other is spent mostly in the air or in terminals where nothing much is seen or experienced.

    • @vasiovasio
      @vasiovasio Рік тому +5

      @@purrfekt of course, you are right. I just mention from the raw time perspective

    • @jj-if6it
      @jj-if6it 5 місяців тому

      You can do it in a lot less than 80 hours! If you do a few long haul ones

  • @EllaG-nv3lw
    @EllaG-nv3lw Рік тому +300

    As an aussie, I heard jet star and was scared for you. I’ve now realised that our standard for low cost is still better than airlines like scoot, 11 hours in what looks like a shitty coach bus seat with no tv looked like hell, jet star now seems phenomenal in comparison. Still don’t trust them to not cancel or delay my domestic flight by 6 hours 😅

    • @craigos5674
      @craigos5674 Рік тому +3

      no scoot is 1000% better than Junkstar

    • @LDW1961
      @LDW1961 Рік тому +10

      I flew Scoot Chiang Mai to it's hub in Singapore, because in 2020 SQ to NZ was my only option, that Scoot flight was the absolute worst of my life, and SQ just does not live up to its hype in premium economy either. Then there was the compulsory masks in a plane with NINE passengers. A nightmare trip.

    • @xMdb
      @xMdb 11 місяців тому +2

      Hey, Aussie here too. I flew both Jetstar internationally and domestically recently. Since I’ve flown virgin Australia domestically a lot I can say that Jetstar international flights are about the same quality as virgin Australia domestic. However, for Jetstar domestic, it was really bad. At least I wasn’t canceled, but I was stuck in the boarding line for 45 minutes. I was so tired from my previous connecting flight that I slept before we took of and woke upon landing. Jetstar international was still very uncomfortable though.

    • @DavidTheScientist
      @DavidTheScientist 10 місяців тому +6

      Flew Scoot Perth to Singapore on a 787-9. It was like flying Ryanair but medium/long-haul, and with worse food. Pretty shocking that it's owned by Singapore Airlines, almost like the people in the quality department started wondering "how unpleasant can we make economy travel?"

    • @caitlinstacey2073
      @caitlinstacey2073 10 місяців тому +5

      I must have gotten really lucky because I've flown jetstar domestically 8 times and never had a delay longer than 20 minutes and never had a cancellation. Sure, maybe, it isn't the most comfortable but it has allowed me to travel around Australia without completing breaking the bank and I'm thankful for that

  • @FraserAtSea
    @FraserAtSea 11 місяців тому +3

    I'm flying low cost from NYC to LHR later this year, and you've filled me with reassurance that I'll survive by doing this trip and sharing this video, so thank you! Haha

  • @GavinLiuranium
    @GavinLiuranium 7 місяців тому +2

    Noel just skipped ahead 24 hours in 80 hours 🤯🤯😱😱

  • @trottingfoxinc
    @trottingfoxinc Рік тому +66

    Southwest has their ups and downs cancellation-wise, but you can always count on their crews to put you in a good mood...that safety briefing had me cracking up!

    • @overyonderways
      @overyonderways 11 місяців тому +5

      All flights have there ups and downs

    • @michaelengland7228
      @michaelengland7228 6 місяців тому +4

      The "stop screaming" had me laughing lots until I considered who was my favourite child. Now I know I am now prepared for this eventuality 😢

  • @lucascalma605
    @lucascalma605 Рік тому +178

    Imagine Noel taking the Scoot flight from Singapore to Manila and then the Cebu Pacific A330 from Manila to Sydney as part of the 80 hour low cost challenge? That would be even another headache!

    • @jusalii
      @jusalii Рік тому +9

      Id pay you to do that!

    • @nicat26
      @nicat26 Рік тому +27

      Dubai to Manila to Sydney on Cebu Pacific ❤

    • @MarkLuis
      @MarkLuis Рік тому +7

      LOL Noel wouldn't make the 80 hours limit.

    • @woutergijs5246
      @woutergijs5246 Рік тому +5

      He did such a ultra density flight with Cebu

    • @goutvols103
      @goutvols103 Рік тому +3

      Is that one the all economy airplane?

  • @BernhardSchwarz-xs8kp
    @BernhardSchwarz-xs8kp 5 місяців тому

    Thank you. This is about the smartest thing that comes to my mind after having flown with you around the globe. What an incredible way to share your experience in such a way that makes viewers being part of your trip. The only other smart thing that comes to my mind apart from thanking you for your generosity - keep going. You got what it takes - you will get places - beyond traveling around the world.

  • @MikeOhhMinerals
    @MikeOhhMinerals 11 місяців тому +5

    As an aviation maintenance worker, I appreciate your content. ULCC (Ultra low cost carriers) is a physical challenge, not just a challenge of timing. Need to see if you have ever done a global first class, short leg only episode.

  • @indyracingnut
    @indyracingnut Рік тому +98

    Travel tip for YOU, Noel. When getting a NYC cab...get in first, close the door, and THEN tell them where you wanna go. Once you're inside, they have accepted you as a fare and they HAVE to take you wherever you asked to go.

    • @bengoacher4455
      @bengoacher4455 Рік тому +13

      In this case you'll struggle to find a taxi driver that won't take you from an airport to an airport.

    • @yasminbarry7941
      @yasminbarry7941 Рік тому +5

      @indyracingnut. Exactly. That's what I do.

  • @Ashwin-zg7rt
    @Ashwin-zg7rt Рік тому +75

    Congratulations Noel on becoming the first aviation youtuber who flashes black light on aircraft loos. Its an industry first

    • @peggyking9543
      @peggyking9543 Рік тому +8

      "How did it get up there??" 😂😳

    • @philipf2705
      @philipf2705 Рік тому +3

      I heard Noel's changing the name to the "Goo Review" lol GROSS!

    • @BOTW1444
      @BOTW1444 Рік тому

      I wonder what he would find if he flashed that light around his seat! 22:57

  • @johnbirchfield3505
    @johnbirchfield3505 5 місяців тому +5

    I flew from Tampa to Vegas on Frontier and the leg room was so bad I was in agony. It took me a day to recover from being so sore. The flight back I upgraded to safety aisle and it was fine.

  • @kaltalukdarpresents-vlogsa3904
    @kaltalukdarpresents-vlogsa3904 5 місяців тому

    Very inspirational and I will sure to follow your footsteps soon. Happy
    Journey 👌

  • @emmq6630
    @emmq6630 Рік тому +42

    "with scoot you're not allowed to bring your own food" ok but like how are they going to enforce that? if you just put it in your bag they can't really check and it's not like airport security is looking out for kitkats

  • @colincofield3747
    @colincofield3747 Рік тому +32

    Great video. Flight Attendants deserve that recognition for all they do dealing with everyone's garbage. You deserve recognition also.👏

  • @Twobarpsi
    @Twobarpsi 4 місяці тому +1

    You are mental for putting yourself through this torture mate!!

  • @serge9808
    @serge9808 8 місяців тому +3

    Once again, you still never cease to amaze me with your reviews, particularly on this very sad "mourning" time of my life...thank you Noel for your reviews, they have been my therapy to cope with my "mourning"......

  • @_tm11
    @_tm11 Рік тому +43

    I remember your previous around the world video from a few years ago. Thank you for taking us along a new tour. Lord Noel, you are just incredible!

  • @scriptmore
    @scriptmore Рік тому +11

    love how you went from 'not bad for a low cost airline' to 'loads of leg room' on the southwest max 8

  • @m.montague5228
    @m.montague5228 7 місяців тому +4

    I was about to mention your bravery & stamina for doing this, then you mentioned cost to coast on greyhound 😂🤦‍♀️ You deserve a medal 🥇

  • @CS-mv2ty
    @CS-mv2ty 10 днів тому

    I’ve watched the majority of your vids, but the moment I remember above all is when you’re welcomed on board by the steward in Sydney. A real laugh out loud moment

  • @kendrapratt2098
    @kendrapratt2098 Рік тому +11

    The Scoot $15 “food” and landing 😆 Loved the addition of the black light! Southwest FAs are usually pretty funny 😆

  • @roykemp6502
    @roykemp6502 Рік тому +25

    Noel, since you travel many hours at a time on a plane, mostly stationary, this is where strokes and heart attacks can come from, you may want to talk to your doctor about taking an aspirin or two a day or two before flying many hours. Deep leg thrombosis is very dangerous. All the best as usual and thank you for sharing your experiences.

  • @petebuck9889
    @petebuck9889 Місяць тому

    Brilliant video. I thoroughly enjoyed it

  • @azitnan
    @azitnan 10 місяців тому +1

    Hi Noel, great video as always 😊FYI today you became a star in the Slovak National Broadcasting program dealing with interesting facts and people around the world with your 80 hours round-the-world low-cost trip. 😀 Congrats and warm greetings from Slovakia

  • @shadowblade232
    @shadowblade232 Рік тому +56

    Other avgeek UA-camrs: "Hey guys, so today I'm flying United Air Emirates ANA elite lie-flat first class with back massage and personal chef"
    Noel: "So...I'm gonna spend 80 hours in HELL." Thank you for the real reviews haha.

    • @marcd6897
      @marcd6897 Рік тому +3

      yeah, but usually our friend Noel is also almost flying Biz Class as well.

  • @attilaszalai1803
    @attilaszalai1803 Рік тому +24

    Hooray - more of these types of videos of low-cost airline endurance please, since these are what most of us fly on- great video though

  • @nodice8312
    @nodice8312 4 місяці тому

    Fascinating! I am excited for your accomplishment!!😊

  • @michaelfeeney8437
    @michaelfeeney8437 10 місяців тому +1

    Fascinating trip Noel, as a new subscriber. It’s a wonder you didn’t drop. I noticed some flights had spare capacity and at least you could stretch out, but there is nothing worse than being cooped up in a no frills airline.

  • @christianbache4074
    @christianbache4074 Рік тому +20

    You are a legend for all the suffering you chooses to go through. That 11 hour on Scoot looked absolutely miserable-no headrest on seat and no entertainment screen sweet jesus 😂

  • @nancycowell-miller4321
    @nancycowell-miller4321 Рік тому +25

    That's insane! *I'm* exhausted just thinking about it!
    Thanks for bringing us along!

  • @robynthompson8745
    @robynthompson8745 18 днів тому

    Noel, so kind of you to greet people even when rushing to your next flight. Fascinating video. Thanks from New Zealand!😊

  • @Renehansen111
    @Renehansen111 Рік тому

    I love this video all people that are nervous with flying should see this, all low cost airlines so many flyes nothing happens. Love it thank you!

  • @tripstracka1643
    @tripstracka1643 Рік тому +14

    Great show Noel! I’m sure this was a lot harder at 6’4” than it would be for me at 5’3”! 😂😂. Thank you for biting the bullet

  • @davidsafranek3129
    @davidsafranek3129 Рік тому +17

    Awesome video Noel
    Back in 2014 me and my friend did around the world in 53 hrs never leaving the airports..
    FLL-CVG-CDG-NRT-JFK-FLL. Best flights I’ve ever had and people thought I was crazy. Slept a total of 3 hrs on all my flights. Keep up the great work.

    • @RobJaskula
      @RobJaskula Рік тому +1

      What airlines did you take? FLL-CVG to hop on Delta I assume? Didn't they end up massively overbuilding that airport?

    • @davidsafranek3129
      @davidsafranek3129 Рік тому +3

      @@RobJaskula yes it was delta and yes they did overbuild it and today it is a shell of what it was.

  • @rmd4209
    @rmd4209 11 місяців тому

    Amazing video Noel!! I love these types of videos where you put yourself to the test and share with us your experience. Keep it up!! 😍😍

    • @noelphilips
      @noelphilips  11 місяців тому

      Thank you!

    • @postersandstuff
      @postersandstuff 4 місяці тому

      when are you flying to Mypos , heard theres a sheep herder named Balki there whod like to meet you :P@@noelphilips

  • @APECH62
    @APECH62 11 місяців тому

    Noel, thank you for another amazing report about your trip around the world! 😀👍 You're just a maniac traveler😜 Clear skies and soft landings!👍

  • @Schrottkralle
    @Schrottkralle Рік тому +25

    Congratulations!🎉
    As a former flight attendant for 33 years, I definitely circumnavigated our planet countless times, serving countless numbers of passengers from all over our planet.
    And I loved my job and met countless friendly people from all over the planet.
    But I could never survive an 80hrs. trip around the world, mostly squeezed in low-cost carriers' economy class.
    Probably you had to put me in a medical intensive care unit in Singapore 😂 or Melbourne, at the latest.
    I can still remember the mid 1990's, when a around-the-world ticket cost the same, but on full service airlines.

    • @corykong6510
      @corykong6510 Рік тому +1

      how long were you a crew? And what made you not scared of plane crash?

    • @Schrottkralle
      @Schrottkralle Рік тому +6

      @@corykong6510 I was a flight attendant with Lufthansa German Airlines from 1982 until my early retirement in 2015.
      33 years as a full-time crew, and not a single severe accident.

  • @sctmcg
    @sctmcg Рік тому +20

    You may go through physical hell on your journeys but these videos are so relaxing to watch. You're always taking the viewer on a new adventure and gives me so much inspiration for where to travel next. All the very best for your upcoming travels!

  • @KyloRenRadio
    @KyloRenRadio 11 місяців тому +3

    Those low cost airline flights were a real blast from the past. My Dad worked as a gate/ticket/fueling agent for Northwest for almost 30 years. The 70's was our family's time for international travel, and those cramped seats and packed planes were the only way to fly (for us). The food was great, though.
    On one overseas flight home, me, my little brother, and our parents had four separate non-revenue seats in different parts of the plane. They'd take turns checking on us kids.🛫

  • @johnkane1898
    @johnkane1898 6 місяців тому

    Brilliant mate!! Well done!! Looks rightfully exhausting but I love traveling and would love to do something like this 👏 👊

  • @krisbroholm
    @krisbroholm Рік тому +45

    Noel's talent to endure suffering for views is quite unrivalled in the travel space!

    • @ericthemauve
      @ericthemauve 5 місяців тому

      Enduring suffering is Noel's raison d'etre. It allows him to have his usual moan. Sad Sack personified.

  • @Jack_dub
    @Jack_dub Рік тому +16

    41:08 wow, even the cabin crew were impressed with your challenge, you deserve this moment. :)

  • @HPSauze-mb5wk
    @HPSauze-mb5wk 2 місяці тому +2

    My father knows you! He came into my room while I was watching your video, he said "Is that my friend?". He went out and saw your channel, I obviously didn't believe him then he said he had known you for a while. His name is James Pearson. (I'm a big fan!)

    • @noelphilips
      @noelphilips  2 місяці тому +2

      Haha that’s amazing! Your dad and I have been friends for a long time. Glad to see he’s getting you into planes too!

    • @HPSauze-mb5wk
      @HPSauze-mb5wk 2 місяці тому

      @@noelphilips Well I have always kind of had a interest in planes, but in the past few years, it has grown on me. I like it more and more each day!

  • @user-xb3wz3hw3p
    @user-xb3wz3hw3p 7 місяців тому +1

    The Scoot meal looked inedible.

  • @morningstar8809
    @morningstar8809 Рік тому +9

    Great video, as always. Highlight was Southwests safety announcement from Hawaii. I think a lot of airlines forgot that flying can be fun and safe. Good to see that still exists in places.

  • @gmugrumbach
    @gmugrumbach Рік тому +9

    My lord. Not since Lindbergh crossing the Atlantic has there been such a dramatic first in aviation. You really put yourself through it for us Noel!

  • @RELECTUAN
    @RELECTUAN 3 місяці тому

    I love these type of videos please keep on making more video exactly like these you are my favourite UA-camr

  • @gorillaz308
    @gorillaz308 11 місяців тому

    Just came back from holiday, your videos are keeping me well entertained on my post holiday blues. 😂 Top bloke and subscribed 👍

  • @robertgarland9342
    @robertgarland9342 Рік тому +47

    I'm amazed that Jetstar didn't take up the full 80Hrs just to get you out of Australia. Jetstar can be a good airline IF and only IF you get them on a good day. There are time where Jetstar can be a real pain to fly with delays, cancellations and even some nasty staff but I got to admit I've been very lucky with them and had some good flights and good staff. It's only recently they have decided to pull their socks up and make things better so hopefully they do. Our new budget airline Bonza airlines is already giving Jetstar a thrashing.

  • @RobinsVoyage
    @RobinsVoyage Рік тому +4

    Congratulations, Noel! I'm sure your sunny disposition masks all the worries of making it, but got did it!! It was a very fun video too!

  • @crammydavisjr5813
    @crammydavisjr5813 11 місяців тому

    “I’ll keep an eye on you, make sure you behave yourself…”😉 Love it!

  • @filipbruylant2021
    @filipbruylant2021 Місяць тому

    AMAZING video Noel. I watch all your videos but i really enjoyed this on.

  • @BigDukeX
    @BigDukeX Рік тому +7

    I did a similar RTW trip many years ago. I traveled on Pan Am... on all B747s. The total cost was $1199. I could have done it for less, $999 - but without a confirmed seat. Plenty of leg room, a big comfortable seat and oh... all meals, beverages and snacks were included in that fare. For comparison, the only in-flight amenity that I didn’t have back then was the variety of individual seat-back entertainment. Obviously air travel has changed. I truly miss those days.... and Pan Am too!!!

  • @JWALL_
    @JWALL_ Рік тому +8

    I usually can’t last an entire vlog video, they aren’t usually my style of videos to watch, but yours has been very entertaining, great video!

    • @noelphilips
      @noelphilips  Рік тому +2

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. If you would like to see more you can visit my UA-cam channel ua-cam.com/channels/2O6HDtMOZf9FkUAepz9Atg.html

  • @user-en2pf2ce1n
    @user-en2pf2ce1n 7 місяців тому +1

    That was Great footage sorry you had the difficulty with that leg. You did highlight one thing necessary with flying today, you must be calm, cool & collected when airlines mess your schedule up. 42:08

  • @outsashag702
    @outsashag702 8 місяців тому

    So cool to finally see you visit my city, Melbourne. Keep up the great vids!

  • @ggs511
    @ggs511 Рік тому +7

    In my opinion, Scoot long-haul is not for everyone, you have to be very flexible and be willing to deal with long periods of discomfort in an effort to save hundreds on airfare. Personally I also believe Scoot would be more suitable for short/medium-haul high revenue regional flights

  • @Devan-he4kr
    @Devan-he4kr Рік тому +8

    Love the gratitude to the flight attendants!

  • @petedavis4097
    @petedavis4097 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for that, I admire your patience, and you saved me ever needing to do that

  • @MarcusEye
    @MarcusEye 5 місяців тому +2

    Epic video. Thanks for sharing.!.😀👍👊☮️

  • @murringo9
    @murringo9 Рік тому +3

    Hey Noel. The reason for so many suitcases at Circular Quay is that its a cruise terminal, and there was a cruise ship in.

  • @gumusluk05
    @gumusluk05 Рік тому +4

    Apocalypse or Acropolis 😂 Another class video ✅✅✅

  • @ceceliadawe3089
    @ceceliadawe3089 5 місяців тому +1

    Noel, I learned a lot about each low cost carrier thanks to you in-depth video. It was also nice to see major landmarks again or for the first time from the perspective of your lens.

  • @cabottaxi
    @cabottaxi Рік тому

    Great video mate . Bet that took a bit of planning....and luck.