I recently flew south African airways from Johannesburg to São Paulo, 10 hour flight on a A330, economy class. One of the best experiences of my life!!!
This is one of the best channels on RUclips for aviation. Some RUclips channels have really let the sponsorship from the airlines took their objectives, claiming a particular airline is the best when that airline sponsored them and then a while later the best airline comes out again if someone else is sponsor them. Really appreciate the objectives you guys holding. Yes, simply aviation. You guys are the best.
Yay!!!!!! I’m so happy you made a trip report on my home countries airline! Absolutely love your channel and this was yet another amazing and enjoyable trip report! Keep up the incredible work guys ❤️❤️✈️
Just came back from this amazing country, South Africa. The closest thing to Heaven on earth. The people, the food, the landscapes, I already miss it and I just took off from Johannesburg less than 24 hours ago! Lots of love to any South Africans in the comments here, you guys are freaking amazing and super friendly. One thing I like is that you’re quite particular about your greetings, “good morning how are you” is a necessity!
As usual, and no surprise there, fantastic video. One of the best things to happen to RUclips is your channel. LOL Felix’s description on meals must include “all in all...”
We flew the same route round trip last year and the IFE didn't work both ways and service was just ok. Business Class seats by the way have not been replaced, only on very few aircraft, most still have the old style business class seat. I believe only the A330-300 have the new business class and all A330-200 have the old one. Sadly South African is not in good shape though I wish them all the best as it could be such a great airline in such an amazing country, not including the political situation :)
I've flown on SAA several times between Johannesburg and Nairobi over the last 10 years and I've honestly never had a bad flight with them. I'll miss them.
I never understood why Mauritius Airport is sometimes listed as "Port Louis", the island's capital city. Mauritius is small enough to justify an airport listing for the whole island (like Bahrain, Isle of Man, Antigua or Rarotonga), but on the other hand, also large enough to have many different towns and communities, and especially for the airport to be very far from Port Louis, on the other side of the island. Also, a large part of the traffic there is tourists who go to resorts far from the city and never even go to Port Louis. In short, the identification of the airport with the city is weak, to say the least.
Hey Simply Aviation, I have a request for you. It may sound simple or boring but trust me, it will worth it. After almost 40 years, American Airlines will cease operations on Bolivia due to high costs. Their last flight ever would be on November 27 from Miami to Santa Cruz with a Boeing 757. If you can do one of their flights before they stop flying it would be awesome.
It was good to see good old lugdiens . Last time i was home was on the way to Mauritius and Taipei on the 747 which was the backbone of SAA in those days . I belive many of South African fleet will be replaced . Mostly leased including A350,s due to be added to the fleet . Many stories about the decline of my national airline . But nothing better then seeing a South african aircraft around the world .
Flew the route on Air Mauritius. Food on SAA was always great. On AM lunch was mediocre. Sad that they look as if they are out of business. Great crews also.
I think you were lucky. I flew with their old economy for 13 hours. The IFE was slow. You should wait for a year to watch the map. The worst thing was, I delay 2 hours with no air conditioners because of the door cannot close. Also, I got a very hard landing. I was quite disappointed for that flight.
Why do ba and some other airlines keep the aircraft during the day at the airport? I’m going to Johannesburg and don’t know why there both flights are night flights!?
@@simply_aviation tbh. I can't answer that one. From I was told through one of my friends who is a hostess for SAA... Is that most of the aircraft serving these routes are widebody jets because SAA don't have the adequate amount of small aircraft to serve these routes and not enough long haul routes for their widebodies. Therefore... It may be an equality thing or its probably just badly maintained
Sadly having flown SAA on many flights they just do not get it !! Nice take off vision and sound ! At least food was edible! Sadly an airline in decline !!
I feel you. Amazing what government corruption and incompetence can do (compared to Ethiopian Airlines which is also government owned but they're not being messed around with).
04:25 cette vidéo à réellement été tournée en 2019? parce que si j'en crois la date de la revue SAWUBONA je dirais qu'elle date de mai 2018 ... 04:25 this video was actually shot in 2019? because if I believe the date of the review SAWUBONA I would say that it dates from may 2018 ...
I could respond you in French, but for everyone's well, I'll get in English. You have the date of the flight displayed in the description, at least the month and the year. They have still some lots of videos stocked which aren't even edited yet ! So you can have a video filmed one year before its upload ! I hope I answered perfectly your question. Have a great day ! \o/
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I recently flew south African airways from Johannesburg to São Paulo, 10 hour flight on a A330, economy class. One of the best experiences of my life!!!
Jon Jon that cabin is great. Love the new seats and infotainment systems
Refuel in Cap verde ? (Secret), Because Earth is flat not a Globe.
This is one of the best channels on RUclips for aviation. Some RUclips channels have really let the sponsorship from the airlines took their objectives, claiming a particular airline is the best when that airline sponsored them and then a while later the best airline comes out again if someone else is sponsor them. Really appreciate the objectives you guys holding. Yes, simply aviation. You guys are the best.
Yay!!!!!! I’m so happy you made a trip report on my home countries airline! Absolutely love your channel and this was yet another amazing and enjoyable trip report! Keep up the incredible work guys ❤️❤️✈️
Also an aviation geek from South Africa!
Love your choice of flights Felix, absolutely great stuff 👌👌
Just came back from this amazing country, South Africa. The closest thing to Heaven on earth. The people, the food, the landscapes, I already miss it and I just took off from Johannesburg less than 24 hours ago! Lots of love to any South Africans in the comments here, you guys are freaking amazing and super friendly. One thing I like is that you’re quite particular about your greetings, “good morning how are you” is a necessity!
Where were you exactly ? Great that you enjoyed.
@@mpumekamavezi722 went to sun city, the cape and wine lands. And yes, I loved it.
Funfact: South African Airways recently made an airshow with two of their Airbus A346 to honour the new president (I think) of South Africa...
Correct
Another fun fact: Air Mauritius will lease 2 A350 to South African airways for them to operate the Johannesburg- New York Route🛫
@@kevissenmoorghen6829 Didn't know that xD Thanks for sharing your knowledge with me. :D
Btw. just watched Airforceproud95 LoL
@kev M. Are you serious? That’s great news. Can’t wait to fly them. That would be the best route for me between the Us and sa
@@kevissenmoorghen6829 I saw one of them at JFK last month!
Always a good video dude! I love your reviews.... keep it up 😀
We hope you enjoyed our A330! Thank you for choosing SAA, we hope to see you onboard soon.
Hi SAA, I flew on your A340 to Mauritius a few days ago. That's why I'm watching these videos 😁
@@TaylenIsInsane We are so glad to hear! We hope to see you on our next flight.
Loved seeing the Emirates A380 at the end. I bet the IFE system works on that plane!
NYC Flyer hey
another emirates flexer..
@@hjolkhjkloklo3310 i love you. Emirates is awful garbage
Next time you should try flying on our domestic airlines. Kalula , Mango and SA airlink
Despite all the mismanagement, SAA is a great airline
3:47 Alitalia livery to Rome Fiumicino i was in that plane lol
Im flying tomorrow philipine airlines airbus 350-900 to london..
Have a nice flight!
Thank you.
As usual, and no surprise there, fantastic video. One of the best things to happen to RUclips is your channel.
LOL Felix’s description on meals must include “all in all...”
The best of South Africa airways
I flew to Johannesburg with Emirates from Vienna, and in Johannesburg i flew to Windhoek with South African Airways. It was really nice.
We flew the same route round trip last year and the IFE didn't work both ways and service was just ok. Business Class seats by the way have not been replaced, only on very few aircraft, most still have the old style business class seat. I believe only the A330-300 have the new business class and all A330-200 have the old one.
Sadly South African is not in good shape though I wish them all the best as it could be such a great airline in such an amazing country, not including the political situation :)
This is one of the best channel on RUclips for aviation
The best south Africa airways
Didn't expect Mauritius to have enough demand for Emirates to fly their A380 there (10:25 & 11:44)
They actually fly the A380 there twice a day
3weeks ago I flew SAA from Johannesburg to Lagos, amazing experience
Wow. I didn't realize it was touchdown until the spoilers deployed. Very smooth landing.
Nice Video. Please provide cost of Air ticket of every flight. It will be helpful to compare. 🙏
I've flown on SAA several times between Johannesburg and Nairobi over the last 10 years and I've honestly never had a bad flight with them. I'll miss them.
I never understood why Mauritius Airport is sometimes listed as "Port Louis", the island's capital city. Mauritius is small enough to justify an airport listing for the whole island (like Bahrain, Isle of Man, Antigua or Rarotonga), but on the other hand, also large enough to have many different towns and communities, and especially for the airport to be very far from Port Louis, on the other side of the island. Also, a large part of the traffic there is tourists who go to resorts far from the city and never even go to Port Louis. In short, the identification of the airport with the city is weak, to say the least.
Thank you for this Felix. My country thanks you.
You should come back and check out the new airline, Lift Airline.
Good sir...first one to see the video......waiting for it...thank you for posting
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Hey Simply Aviation, I have a request for you. It may sound simple or boring but trust me, it will worth it. After almost 40 years, American Airlines will cease operations on Bolivia due to high costs. Their last flight ever would be on November 27 from Miami to Santa Cruz with a Boeing 757. If you can do one of their flights before they stop flying it would be awesome.
Love the music as you enter the plane. Look for love in the music
0:30
See those benches?
I have a story about them....
I once slept on them for six hours after my KLM flight got delayed
1/10 would not recommend
Love South African long haul especially the A340-600. Great 33 inch legroom!!!
It was good to see good old lugdiens . Last time i was home was on the way to Mauritius and Taipei on the 747 which was the backbone of SAA in those days . I belive many of South African fleet will be replaced . Mostly leased including A350,s due to be added to the fleet . Many stories about the decline of my national airline . But nothing better then seeing a South african aircraft around the world .
I flew SAA A330 back in 2018 to Munich and also had IFE problems
That landing was awesome...it looked like sliding on butter
Another Outstanding trip report yet again. Keep it up 😀
Lots of interesting destinations to try out on the departure board 1:14. Why not try Entebbe some time?
Great choice of airline Felix! Looking forward to the next one! Great content!
I think it would be a improvement if you would say how much the ticket costed
Sehr schönes Video muss ich sagen
Can you try to make a TRIPREPORT with EGYPTAIR, from Cairo to Dubai In their Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner??
Excellent trip report by Felix! Too bad the IFE didn't work until after landing. xD
Flew the route on Air Mauritius. Food on SAA was always great. On AM lunch was mediocre. Sad that they look as if they are out of business. Great crews also.
I think you were lucky. I flew with their old economy for 13 hours. The IFE was slow. You should wait for a year to watch the map. The worst thing was, I delay 2 hours with no air conditioners because of the door cannot close. Also, I got a very hard landing. I was quite disappointed for that flight.
Great also do a review of FlyNamibia
Why do ba and some other airlines keep the aircraft during the day at the airport? I’m going to Johannesburg and don’t know why there both flights are night flights!?
Could you please do a Video in wich youre talking about youre worst flights/flights experiences or flights with many turbulences and so on?
I have been waiting for this one for long :D
i was in mauritius last week
Hi from nur sultan !
Youre going good
I like it very much when you travel through Africa and you review the service on board, i can't wait to see the review of Taag OPO-LAD.
Thanks for sharing this vid 👌I like it👍Bye from south pacific ocean islands 🌴🌞
I love going on this plane i was at Ethiopian airlines all the time 😊
Start flying to India again atleast twice a week.makes sense. Many from south of India still favor southafrica for business
1:15 CA868 to Beijing via Shenzhen. That will be ultra long interesting flight.
that was a perfect landing by the pilot btw!
That's literally what came to my mind!
Etihad airways!
So much similarities!
I've been waiting for this😀
I’ve been on SAA so many times
Great review, as always!
At least you had nice scenery for the flight.
I am fast again i love you guys
Be sure to check out Kenya airways 787
I like the A330!
Great looking flight for Economy. :)
Amazing review as usual :)
Please come and do a trip report in Nigeria plllssssss
Flew last month with SAA. Very good flight. LAD to JNB. Only let down for SAA is JNB airport. Boring place with nothing to do.
Hope you enjoyed your stay in mauritius!
Ja pa😊
next try air mauritius a330 neo mauritius to kuala lumpur malaysia
They usually mention it... SAA don't activate the IFE for anything shorter than 5 hours. Kinda sucks
Why did it work than at some of the seats during the flight and some not?
@@simply_aviation tbh. I can't answer that one. From I was told through one of my friends who is a hostess for SAA... Is that most of the aircraft serving these routes are widebody jets because SAA don't have the adequate amount of small aircraft to serve these routes and not enough long haul routes for their widebodies. Therefore... It may be an equality thing or its probably just badly maintained
you should fly with CSA A330 to Seoul
Hey simply aviation's crew make a trip report on Sri Lankan airlines flight... P.s love your videos
Sadly having flown SAA on many flights they just do not get it !! Nice take off vision and sound ! At least food was edible! Sadly an airline in decline !!
I feel you. Amazing what government corruption and incompetence can do (compared to Ethiopian Airlines which is also government owned but they're not being messed around with).
Can u do a flight report about aer lingus if u hadnt done so
Good video
nice
I’ve not been there in a long time it’s been a while
Is Saa still around
Please ride garuda Indonesian first class
Still waiting for you to fly on Air Seychelles?
Just a quick question; Do you know if Austrian Airlines still operate the Vienna to Cape Town Route?
Yes, but only in Northern Winter
@@simply_aviation Thanks for letting me know!
04:25 cette vidéo à réellement été tournée en 2019? parce que si j'en crois la date de la revue SAWUBONA je dirais qu'elle date de mai 2018 ...
04:25 this video was actually shot in 2019? because if I believe the date of the review SAWUBONA I would say that it dates from may 2018 ...
I could respond you in French, but for everyone's well, I'll get in English. You have the date of the flight displayed in the description, at least the month and the year. They have still some lots of videos stocked which aren't even edited yet ! So you can have a video filmed one year before its upload ! I hope I answered perfectly your question. Have a great day ! \o/
Whaaaa
Nice video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
awesome
Looks like the IFE need a bump from the aircraft landing to bring it to life lol
Hey can you make video airasia X KUL-ICN please?
We already made a AirAsiaX video 😉 (different route)
The seats was look actually like etihad airways
I like the new thumbnails
Better meals than Air Mauritius!!!
How many hours was this flight?
You can always see the flight time in the description of our videos! :)
@@simply_aviation thank you very much
Im watching this the day after SAA had to cut the majority of its routes, both domestic and international
💪💪💪💪😎😎😎😎😎
Amazed no as always :)
Safe trips
That was a very long take off roll
As someone who flew S.A. airways in the 90s I can tell u first hand that the service has declined sharply. Anyway, nice trip report!
Alex Bregman just like SA (the country) in general.. sad!
Start of the video the airport was empty Just over a minutes its busy DAMN
Try Egypt air
Is king fisher airlines still available
No, they’re not.