Indeed. That's what an aviation enthusiast would do. Like, comment and subscribe would definitely make our days. Feel free to check out my channel as well. :-)
It’s an historic route starting with Pan American seaplanes then jets then Continental’s famous golden tail jets before merging with United. Thank you once again for a wonderful report.
@@jds6964 The fact is Charles Lindbergh technical advisor for Juan Trippe and Pan American World Airways developed the route structure South Pacific………..
They change crew after the flight to Majuro, and I believe seat 1A and 1B are reserved for the pilots that fly the first leg. If I'm not mistaken, they recline 160 degrees.
I don't think its final destination is Guam. I've seen this plane in Manila Int'l. The first time I was like "Oh a United 737... Wait how'd that get here?"
Great report Felix, really enjoyed this one! It has been a while since seeing a trip report on the island hopper. It has been on my bucket list for quite a while! Didn’t you get hungry only eating 2 sandwiches in 16 hours time? 😱 Regards, Brendan
This is one of those flights where if something goes horribly wrong, the plane might never be found, especially the first leg between Honolulu and Majuro.
The last time I made this trip was in the mid-90s, of course then it was Continental's Air Micronesia (Air Mike). I made my first Air Mike trip in the early 80s, flying the classic '3-Holer' 727-100, as well as the 722 and 757 in the 90s. I am glad those idiots (UA) in Chicago did not slash this service as was rumored, these routes are very important to the islanders of the Central Pacific. Very good video of an unusual route.
Actually I flew on United from Honolulu straight to Guam and then transit to the flight to Hong Kong. This 16 hours flight was much better than the nonstop flight. They didn’t provide food and entertainment on that Boeing 777-200. The worst thing is my flight is also cancelled due to the protest in Hong Kong. They only got the nonstop flight every two days. And I am standing by so I didn’t get another flight ticket. I need to wait for two days!!!! (Actually that is great because I get more time to play lol🤭)
Ah, the island hopper! You know, if Aegean will credit me each hop toward retaining my status on their program I'd totally do this, but right now they're only honoring Greek island hops on their aircraft. Looks fun, though! - Red
They don't fly any longer than other pilots...flying time is limited by government regulations. He said at the beginning there are 2 pairs of pilot crew onboard.
Nice! I always wondered what these flights were like. I used to see an an old Continental 727-100 flying those routes and I wondered how a 727 could fly that far. I flew from Honolulu to Guam quite a few times when I was a flight attendant (on DC-10s). I’m thinking that was 8 or 9 hrs. I used to work 727s between Guam, Seoul, Fukuoka, Saipan, Manila, and Nagoya.
Very unique and interesting trip video! I know it was a long flight. A lot more interesting than a nonstop 16hr economy flight! My flying days are pretty much over, but I do appreciate your taking this unusual flight, and taking the time to do your excellent report!
I did. the Same flight too in both directions and on our flight it was the captains last flights before his retirement and we always got a water salute at every airport and he flew around all the beautiful islands before landing instead of performing a normal approach. It was wonderful. We even got a picture with him. Greetings from Austria 🇦🇹
I flew this on Continental (air micronesia) back in the 80s from HNL to GUM. It was an old 727. There were no entertainment systems. I must say the food we got is better than now. I recall 2 full meals and lots of snacks. What an experience. I wish they had cameras to easily record stuff bk then. I remember seeing Kosrae and Pohnpei and thinking they were so beautiful!
I absolutely love this channel and this video is exactly why! Your videos are such good quality and give us aviation geeks exactly what we want with none of the verbal waffle you get on other channels. Thank you so much Guys your videos have given me hours of pleasure during this darn lockdown. Stay safe and here’s to when we can take to the skies again.
What happened to the Spider-Man safety video?! I flew United route the first time ever in July, and it was so good! (Boeing 767 Premium Plus) And the Spider-Man safety video and the napkins were amazing!
What could make an aviation geek happier than such a trip report like this? It's the best trip report by far I've ever seen! #SimplyAviation my fave trip report channel
I took the exact same trip this past January and loved every moment of it! It was such an awesome experience. The time just flew by for me! Definitely a must for anyone interested in aviation. Thanks so much for the wonderful video! It brought back some great memories and im glad you had a great time.
Looking on google maps, Kwajalein looks like the sort of place you get posted to for punishment. You can either get court marshalled or we’ll send you to Kwajalein. Could be wrong
You can go B737 family from MNL to EWR by going MNL-GUM-HNL Island Hopper then either HNL-SFO/LAX-EWR. Do I have to fill out the Guam Customs form if going to MNL or not
I flew yesterday and most of these landings were smoother than what I had landing one time... and it was a smaller plane... at least the captain was cool 😀
A very interesting trip from HNL to the outposts of the Federated States of Micronesia. Kosrae, Pohnpei and Chuuk (Truk) looked very inviting from the air and would be interesting to explore. Due to the small length of runways, larger jets could not land on some of these islands. I am not sure if that placed limitations on the amount of catering that could be stored in the small galley of a 737. So in light of that, I will not be too critical of the catering given it's complexity of operation.
Catering is likely limited due to weight restrictions. Some people like to fill up coolers full of meat in GUM which gets sent to friends and family then is sent back with fresh fish as you can get tuna for dirt cheap over there.
I know that u rarely reveal this, but I'd love to know what the ticket cost u from start to finish...if u care to share. Enjoyed the vid as always, look fwd to the next one. 😉👍👍✌
@22:22 thats your average united landing for ya ok maybe im a but too harrsh as most are better but still THAT WAS SO BLIMMING HARD U COULC SE ETHE F-ING TIRE SMOKE JEEZES
Is other beverages free as well? It's a nice gesture that they provide snacks. I thought all US based airlines domestic routes, economy class passengers have to pay for whatever they eat and drink
Yes you can choose between different carbonated drinks and I think even alcoholic ones. This is an international flight only departure and arrival airport is in the US 😉
@@simply_aviation Thanks for replying. I was a bit shocked when I found out on UA website that this flight really exisits. Wanna try it someday. But afraid that there is no snack or drinks provided. =D thanks for keeping us entertained with ur great trip video.
Airlines: ye it’s not a direct flight but don’t worry there’s only a few stops and it will match the comfort of all our flights The flight: + Felix you are an amazing Tripreporter! You’re visiting the most exotic places no one will ever think about to go. Also 16h in that plane and then connecting onto 2 flights to Hong Kong seems like torturing yourself just for us lol. Keep up the amazing work 👍 Edit: Question: why did the flight even stop in Kwajalein if nobody can get off?
Hello, maybe my question is bit weird. Can anyone explain to why this route is like this? Like from one airport to another airport to transit (i am not sure either got or not passenger disembark as their final destination) ? My first thinking was " small aircraft, need to transit because can not do long flight direct ". But then i think again maybe other reason. Thanks.
Very amazing video. I always enjoy watching rare videos like this one, your video is very great, well-done. When the pilots landed at Pohnpei, I feel like you're travel on Ryan Air because it's such a hard landing XD. Yes, I subscribed your channel for more rare flights.
Well the runway at Key West is only 4900 ft long, but no fire trucks to cool the brakes of incoming aircraft were used there.Delta and Southwest both 737's into EYW.
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OMG! This is the most amazing crazy Flight Report(hahaha), i love it. Im a Huge fan from Brazil, and this route definitely on my wish list.
He really spends a lot of money flying here and there
I really appreciate what u do just for us . Thank you
Indeed. That's what an aviation enthusiast would do. Like, comment and subscribe would definitely make our days. Feel free to check out my channel as well. :-)
Dragflyer9669 u mean his parents folk up the bill.
@@SKS8080 he paid using eurobonus miles
Yes but he earns a lot through UA-cam too
@@SKS8080not every is a mommy boy like you
It’s an historic route starting with Pan American seaplanes then jets then Continental’s famous golden tail jets before merging with United. Thank you once again for a wonderful report.
Actually it is Air Mike then Continental Micronesia, it was ALWAYS using IATA code as CS not CO
PanAm never flew the same route.
@@jds6964 The fact is Charles Lindbergh technical advisor for Juan Trippe and Pan American World Airways developed the route structure South Pacific………..
It's like Route 66, but in the sky! 😃
Made it in 1981 with Continental still via Johnston Atoll and not Korsear. Then via Guam and Saipan to Tokyo...
16 hours on a Boeing 737
Felix:😄
MAX 8
Felix: 😳
I was going to go on a Norwegian max 8
but this is not a max 8, this is a standard 737-800 just with the split scimitar winglet that looks like max 8
@@rawasianchicago it's a joke
@@rawasianchicago /woooosh
Felix, you are crazy man! 16 hours in a 737? Dedication doesn't even cover it!
Steve Crisp united should’ve chosen a 787
@@Mike6867 787's are too dangerous to fly over water..
@@Mike6867 The 787 can't land at most of the island airports.
Michael Hamilton no, the 787s are literally bigger than the airports that they land at
@@thomasjsanford4369 That's not how airplanes work
Damn bro I feel bad for the pilot who flying for whole day long
They change crew after the flight to Majuro, and I believe seat 1A and 1B are reserved for the pilots that fly the first leg. If I'm not mistaken, they recline 160 degrees.
CM 170 the pilots swap
Dude this is some people's dream
I'd kill to fly that route
CM 170 that...his....job
They switch to another 2 man crew after Maujuro.
12:13 glad to know I'm on an ETOPS certified plane lol
Ok
Etops don't even matter anymore, a318 can do trans atlantic flights.
@@Etherus69 it does matter, in case there is an engine failure.
At least I learned the correct way to pronounce Chuuck. I remember this route under Air Microesia a subsidiary of Continental
I don’t care if I’m first or last, I’m here to watch Simply Aviation’s video
In Flight Entertainment System: *exists*
Pacific Ocean: *am I a joke to u?*
Back in the day of Western Airlines there was a domestic route: MSP-FSD-PIR-RAP-CPR-SLC-LAX
I don't think its final destination is Guam. I've seen this plane in Manila Int'l. The first time I was like "Oh a United 737... Wait how'd that get here?"
Cole Phelps Guam to Palau then Manila. lol
13:35 everyone just gonna ignore the fact that there are two ground crew employees just chillin under the wing in the shade
13:41 that was our local airline we have 2 doniers and 1 dash 8 q100
I mean they are sitting, what else are you gonna do, jump up and down for joy laughing hysterically while pointing at them?
Great report Felix, really enjoyed this one! It has been a while since seeing a trip report on the island hopper. It has been on my bucket list for quite a while!
Didn’t you get hungry only eating 2 sandwiches in 16 hours time? 😱
Regards,
Brendan
Thanks! No actually not but ai do recommend to bring something along with you on this flight ;)
good job😊
This is one of those flights where if something goes horribly wrong, the plane might never be found, especially the first leg between Honolulu and Majuro.
The last time I made this trip was in the mid-90s, of course then it was Continental's Air Micronesia (Air Mike). I made my first Air Mike trip in the early 80s, flying the classic '3-Holer' 727-100, as well as the 722 and 757 in the 90s. I am glad those idiots (UA) in Chicago did not slash this service as was rumored, these routes are very important to the islanders of the Central Pacific. Very good video of an unusual route.
The Micronesian government would be paying a subsidy for most of the route, hence UA still operating it.
Chris McKellar: I don’t think a subsidy would be needed, especially with downstairs being filled constantly on the route.
Actually I flew on United from Honolulu straight to Guam and then transit to the flight to Hong Kong. This 16 hours flight was much better than the nonstop flight. They didn’t provide food and entertainment on that Boeing 777-200. The worst thing is my flight is also cancelled due to the protest in Hong Kong. They only got the nonstop flight every two days. And I am standing by so I didn’t get another flight ticket. I need to wait for two days!!!! (Actually that is great because I get more time to play lol🤭)
Ah, the island hopper! You know, if Aegean will credit me each hop toward retaining my status on their program I'd totally do this, but right now they're only honoring Greek island hops on their aircraft. Looks fun, though! - Red
22:25 it's really bounce landing.ouch🤕
Gaahhhh super jealous you got to do the Island Hopper!!!
U.S troops from before ww1: turbofans?! It’s only 1902!
They don't fly any longer than other pilots...flying time is limited by government regulations. He said at the beginning there are 2 pairs of pilot crew onboard.
@@jonnieinbangkok The duty period for this route exceeds FAR 117 limits and therefore operates under an exemption granted by the FAA..
"Pohnpei is known as one of the wettest places on the planet..."
Scotland: "Challenge accepted!" XD
Mawsynram in India gets 11000 - 13000 mm rains.
22:24 Ryanair Be Like
Yea it was a pretty Ryanair level landing actually maybe too smooth
Nice! I always wondered what these flights were like. I used to see an an old Continental 727-100 flying those routes and I wondered how a 727 could fly that far. I flew from Honolulu to Guam quite a few times when I was a flight attendant (on DC-10s). I’m thinking that was 8 or 9 hrs. I used to work 727s between Guam, Seoul, Fukuoka, Saipan, Manila, and Nagoya.
The 727’s would stop on Johnston Atoll for fuel.
The natural scenary are so good....thanks for filming them❣️
Dang this was well done! I’m impressed with your guys’ dedication to bringing us so much good aviation!
I really like this video. Multiple landings and takeoffs. I see why they need 4 pilots. Thanks for sharing this video with us.
My dad used to fly this trip a lot when our family were based in Guam. It was his favorite.
Ah, I always love watching videos of this flight... and now the best reviewer finally uploaded one!
Very unique and interesting trip video! I know it was a long flight. A lot more interesting than a nonstop 16hr economy flight! My flying days are pretty much over, but I do appreciate your taking this unusual flight, and taking the time to do your excellent report!
16:07 Stunning
I did. the Same flight too in both directions and on our flight it was the captains last flights before his retirement and we always got a water salute at every airport and he flew around all the beautiful islands before landing instead of performing a normal approach. It was wonderful. We even got a picture with him. Greetings from Austria 🇦🇹
Fascinating trip report! Thanks for sitting for 16 hours on a 737-800!
I flew this on Continental (air micronesia) back in the 80s from HNL to GUM. It was an old 727. There were no entertainment systems. I must say the food we got is better than now. I recall 2 full meals and lots of snacks. What an experience. I wish they had cameras to easily record stuff bk then. I remember seeing Kosrae and Pohnpei and thinking they were so beautiful!
@17:12 my homeland🌴😍Kosrae, Micronesia
Hey Man do you know who lives in micronesia (ethnic)?
Hi I'm from Kosrae and I've been watching this channel for quite a while, thank you for doing this, appreciate you.
Jeb Brooks did this too! Incredible flying experience!
I watched the entire video! Trully Impressive!
I absolutely love this channel and this video is exactly why! Your videos are such good quality and give us aviation geeks exactly what we want with none of the verbal waffle you get on other channels. Thank you so much Guys your videos have given me hours of pleasure during this darn lockdown. Stay safe and here’s to when we can take to the skies again.
I did this flight in October all in 2C/2D, although did a layover in Chuuk. Such a unique flight experience! Thanks for sharing the experience.
What happened to the Spider-Man safety video?! I flew United route the first time ever in July, and it was so good! (Boeing 767 Premium Plus)
And the Spider-Man safety video and the napkins were amazing!
kielimuuri :)
What could make an aviation geek happier than such a trip report like this?
It's the best trip report by far I've ever seen! #SimplyAviation my fave trip report channel
I took the exact same trip this past January and loved every moment of it! It was such an awesome experience. The time just flew by for me! Definitely a must for anyone interested in aviation. Thanks so much for the wonderful video! It brought back some great memories and im glad you had a great time.
Looking on google maps, Kwajalein looks like the sort of place you get posted to for punishment. You can either get court marshalled or we’ll send you to Kwajalein. Could be wrong
You can go B737 family from MNL to EWR by going MNL-GUM-HNL Island Hopper then either HNL-SFO/LAX-EWR. Do I have to fill out the Guam Customs form if going to MNL or not
Just 2 little sandwiches on a 16 hour journey? That's crazy...
Why is plane landing at military base?
What is poent of landing commercial airplane there if civillians are not allowed?
Military Personnel take this route and they deplane.
There are also Marshallese passengers going to and from Ebeye that get off and on in Kwajalein.
22:30
Can we talk about the bounce landing
Flying over the Pacific Ocean is just beautiful. Great video, and I appreciate it!
I flew yesterday and most of these landings were smoother than what I had landing one time... and it was a smaller plane... at least the captain was cool 😀
Kudos to the pilots for the buttery landings
the View it's better than american Airlines lot they had nothing like the View in Honolulu ❤ u the best
Thanks for coming to my place!
Simply amazing! What a fun route to take. Simply stunning! =D
why only 411K subscribers? this channel deserves 20 million!
UA-cam should bring heart reaction options because i wanted to react heart on this video
I’ve spent a lot of time in Kwajalein and trust me it’s very interesting
28:52 aka a colony...
I have to point this out, the weather goes from very nice looking to ominous clouds and back during the entire trip
Really like your video David, keep the good work doing. I hope this counts 6 segments of flying, helping you to get or maintain your status in SA ;-)
Damn that first landing was fucking butter!!
Great video! This is an interesting, but tiring route. It's great to have IFE on this flight, but legroom could be better though
So I guess the next video would be from Guam to Hong Kong.
@YoYo Dj "Connecting flight to Hong kong"
I have always wondered why I’ve seen United 737s in Japan, Now I Know Why! Great Report!
When Felix makes a trip report its usually about rare routes or airlines :D
It strikes me that this is the Pacific equivalent of a normal ‘Service Bus’ trip between two towns in U.K.,stopping as required ‘en route’!
A very interesting trip from HNL to the outposts of the Federated States of Micronesia. Kosrae, Pohnpei and Chuuk (Truk) looked very inviting from the air and would be interesting to explore. Due to the small length of runways, larger jets could not land on some of these islands. I am not sure if that placed limitations on the amount of catering that could be stored in the small galley of a 737. So in light of that, I will not be too critical of the catering given it's complexity of operation.
Catering is likely limited due to weight restrictions. Some people like to fill up coolers full of meat in GUM which gets sent to friends and family then is sent back with fresh fish as you can get tuna for dirt cheap over there.
Does it make the same stops on the way back to Honolulu?
Dee Plane yep
Awesome video
13:44 22:54 Hope you fly on them one day!
I loved it, great video, what a most interesting route, I would love to do it. This flight in which part of the United States originated?
Honolulu Hawai'i
Why is it stopping every hour? Isn't it a bit unnessecary?
For a split second i thought that was the 737 max
Finally, king of fifth freedom flight. And this is first time i watched island hopper flight with one of it airports when in raining.
You should totally review Nauru Airlines!
YA! I AGREE
I'm sure peoples who dislikes this trip report have no hearth. #SimplyAviation
I know that u rarely reveal this, but I'd love to know what the ticket cost u from start to finish...if u care to share. Enjoyed the vid as always, look fwd to the next one. 😉👍👍✌
I mentioned it in the video! :)
@@simply_aviation hmm, was it towards the end or beginning? I'm only halfway through the vid, sry...
it was mentioned in the beginning of the video.
@@pete84101 good call, now I heard it. Thx bro.
Such and amazing airport's airside. Would like to come here and try to experience the flight.
@22:22 thats your average united landing for ya ok maybe im a but too harrsh as most are better but still THAT WAS SO BLIMMING HARD U COULC SE ETHE F-ING TIRE SMOKE JEEZES
16 very expensive hours on a plane like that with two tiny meals!? No, thanks. Plus being rebooked to a connecting flight due to delay. No, thanks.
Tray: *empty*
Felix: *Looks out window*
Felix: *Looks back in plane*
Tray: *Randomly dressed with food
Is other beverages free as well? It's a nice gesture that they provide snacks. I thought all US based airlines domestic routes, economy class passengers have to pay for whatever they eat and drink
Yes you can choose between different carbonated drinks and I think even alcoholic ones.
This is an international flight only departure and arrival airport is in the US 😉
@@simply_aviation Thanks for replying. I was a bit shocked when I found out on UA website that this flight really exisits. Wanna try it someday. But afraid that there is no snack or drinks provided. =D thanks for keeping us entertained with ur great trip video.
HONOLULU - MAJURO
a flight take you to the future
16 hour and 6 countries WHAT HOW UNITED AIRLINES HOW 737 800 CANT DO A 16 HOUR FLIGHT
Have you ever flown island hopper flights around Hawaii? (Like From Oahu to Maui or from Kauai to the Big Island)
There are 6 length and 4 country is from Hawaii/United States to Marshall Island to Micronesia and Guam
We had to do transpacific flights in sixties and seventies us planes not allowed to fly over Soviet territory and eastern blick we can now
pilot: we just 6 transit. why? because the plane not enough a fuel.
me: NO. (RIP my ears)
Lol 26:57 Goodbye Micronesia. Your next destination is Guam which is still in micronesia.
Omg love the video!!many stops. It love it !! Greetings from California USA 🇨🇷🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸I love to fly I am from Costa Rica 🇨🇷🇨🇷🇨🇷
Airlines: ye it’s not a direct flight but don’t worry there’s only a few stops and it will match the comfort of all our flights
The flight:
+ Felix you are an amazing Tripreporter! You’re visiting the most exotic places no one will ever think about to go. Also 16h in that plane and then connecting onto 2 flights to Hong Kong seems like torturing yourself just for us lol. Keep up the amazing work 👍
Edit: Question: why did the flight even stop in Kwajalein if nobody can get off?
Thanks!
Military and Civil Personnel can get off at the base 😉
For the same price as flying direct like you did, you can stop on each island for 3 days.
3 YEARS OF A BEING FAN OF FLYING AVAITION💜
HOPE YOU READ THIS💜😊
FROM: PHILIPPINES🇵🇭
I did this run twice from HNL to TKK (Chuuk) back in 2001 and 2003. Yes, it’s a long run but very enjoyable, getting off at all stops except Kwajalein
Why did you exist while u are going to board the same plane again?
Hello, maybe my question is bit weird. Can anyone explain to why this route is like this? Like from one airport to another airport to transit (i am not sure either got or not passenger disembark as their final destination) ? My first thinking was " small aircraft, need to transit because can not do long flight direct ". But then i think again maybe other reason. Thanks.
Very amazing video. I always enjoy watching rare videos like this one, your video is very great, well-done. When the pilots landed at Pohnpei, I feel like you're travel on Ryan Air because it's such a hard landing XD. Yes, I subscribed your channel for more rare flights.
22:53 Nauru Airlines B-737-300 :)
Landing on Pohnpei was hard
I love Honolulu airport...Just rarely get to go there now since United has direct flights to the Big Island .
Well the runway at Key West is only 4900 ft long, but no fire trucks to cool the brakes of incoming aircraft were used there.Delta and Southwest both 737's into EYW.
OMG! This is the most amazing crazy Flight Report(hahaha), i love it. Im a Huge fan from Brazil, and this route definitely on my wish list.