Going to the airport with NO IDEA where we are FLYING!

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  • Опубликовано: 23 ноя 2024

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  • @mmc9828
    @mmc9828 Год назад +292

    Those kids have no idea how blessed they are!

    • @kxrider1065
      @kxrider1065 Год назад +9

      One day we gonna have the opportunity we been waiting for 💯

    • @eac26114653
      @eac26114653 Год назад +16

      It's great that the kids can literally sit in a room and vote which of those exotic, exciting places they want to go to. Good for them!

    • @xxMyGodIsaDJxx
      @xxMyGodIsaDJxx Год назад +18

      But one day they will realize and be thankful for everything their dad made possible for them

    • @mmc9828
      @mmc9828 Год назад

      Agree. Once they are old enough to compare their lives to others is when they will see how lucky they are. @@xxMyGodIsaDJxx

    • @FlyingSig
      @FlyingSig Год назад +8

      They may not now but they will. I grew up in an airline family and while I didn’t appreciate the places my parents took us too at the time (old museums, landmarks, battlegrounds) as I got older it was amazing to think back on all the things that I saw in real life that I eventually would read and study growing up. And as the world has changed to be able to say you say this before xxx …

  • @welcometomylife6478
    @welcometomylife6478 Год назад +41

    *Drops everything I'm doing to watch another one of your videos!! ✈️✈️✈️

    • @alexandramsh4740
      @alexandramsh4740 Год назад +3

      Exactly! I just pushed away my things to do at this moment, and exclaimed, “I’m going to a Rome with my favourite family on RUclips! ❤️💫 Thank you, Captain! 🫡 xx

  • @john-meyer
    @john-meyer Год назад +92

    You’re an amazing traveler and an even more amazing family man. Thanks for sharing your stories, Captain.

  • @jcaam8094
    @jcaam8094 Год назад +29

    They way you got so emotional when you reunited with Olga just goes to show the amazing friendship you guys have.

  • @endeavor6307
    @endeavor6307 Год назад +50

    Just did something similar myself last weekend, spontaneously non-revving to San Diego for a day trip. Then this weekend, going to DC with my parents. Non-rev travel is a whole different level of travel and im so grateful for it!

  • @theglasgownomad6814
    @theglasgownomad6814 Год назад +29

    I worked for KLM in the late 70's and loved the fact that if you were appropriately dressed and space available, you were upgraded to 1st. I have watched your vlogs for a while now and it was nice to see you & your family enjoy the fruits of your labor.

  • @lindapawson3445
    @lindapawson3445 Год назад +25

    It’s really great to be able to travel like this as a family.✈️

  • @megansmith1567
    @megansmith1567 Год назад +17

    I grew up with parents in the hotel business so similar situation to your kids. They took us all over the world when they traveled for business. It gave me a view of the world very different from that of my peers. I still tell my parents about the impact it had on me and thank them for not leaving me (and my siblings) behind. These experiences were better than any toy I was ever given. Just found your site and look forward to following your travels!

  • @mattdimarino4114
    @mattdimarino4114 Год назад +16

    This is the coolest video I've ever seen. Thank you Paul for inspiring me to start my pilot Journey. I have my first lesson next week. The editing and work you do on these videos doesn't go unnoticed. Thank you for producing such fun beautiful content and what an awesome memory and experience with your family. Thanks so much for allowing us to see into your life.

  • @brandonnelson5021
    @brandonnelson5021 5 месяцев назад +3

    Why can’t social media always be this way? Cool parents; exceptional people!

  • @tandrastewart8157
    @tandrastewart8157 11 месяцев назад +1

    I’m 56 years old….I remember my parents attending my school events and ALL the things we did together as a family. The “things” they purchased me; not so much!! This is AMAZING ❤

  • @LiveInSydney
    @LiveInSydney 2 месяца назад +2

    Whats great about coming late to the party is I get to watch all your videos past and present for the first time as a binge!
    Bernie in Sydney

  • @created77
    @created77 Год назад +7

    That is one amazing trip and those kids will remember it forever. Good work Dad and Captain!

  • @iamcool59
    @iamcool59 Год назад +3

    Your son is the absolute cutest! Love watching him in awe of his first Polaris experience. They are so blessed to have this kind of opportunity to travel!

  • @k2a2basinger
    @k2a2basinger Год назад +7

    I love your son’s reaction as he gets into his seat!! 🥹

  • @N1120A
    @N1120A Год назад +6

    Your son's excitement over the technology and pillows in the seat was just awesome. Raising some good kids there Paul.

  • @davidfacktor648
    @davidfacktor648 Год назад +2

    I can speak from experience that your children will remember these experiences more than the materialistic things in their life.
    My now adult kids bring up our old trips all the time. Now they are doing this with their kids.

  • @naominorwick5439
    @naominorwick5439 Год назад +2

    I love your comment about enjoying travel and experiences rather than things.

  • @kevinheard8364
    @kevinheard8364 Год назад +4

    First class, captain ... on every level.... thank you so much for sharing

  • @carbonking53
    @carbonking53 8 месяцев назад +11

    That line about collecting a story versus collecting possessions is so true. The greatest memories in life are about people and places, not stuff.
    P.S.- I would have picked Naples😂.

  • @Vincent12
    @Vincent12 Год назад +1

    My best childhood memories is traveling with my family and grandparents. Part of what shaped me

  • @afhyoutube
    @afhyoutube 8 месяцев назад +5

    You are a great dad. Just found this channel. I'm hooked.

  • @noahventer9029
    @noahventer9029 Год назад +10

    Hey Paul. Just want to say thanks for inspiring me to become a professional pilot. I’ve started my flight training now at 17. Watching from South Africa 🇿🇦

  • @cds1848
    @cds1848 Год назад +10

    This was beautiful, Paul! Love to you and your family! I'll always cherish the trips abroad to visit my extended family in Europe as a young child...and the rides on a 747 and L-1011 in the 80s turned me into a total Av Geek at an early age!

  • @eddie918
    @eddie918 Год назад +3

    I grew up with my dad being part of AA so I definitely know this feeling. Granted, we weren’t necessarily the most financial sound so never did Europe but got to explore a lot of the Spanish America and Caribbean.
    Didn’t grow up going to Disney in the summer but got to see countries like Chile and Argentina instead

    • @eddie918
      @eddie918 Год назад

      AA as in American Airlines

  • @shonnie089
    @shonnie089 Год назад +6

    I would be as excited as Anders to sit in first class with all those amenities on a long flight. Great memories for the family!

  • @Tonick34
    @Tonick34 Год назад +2

    You are so right about the memories vs stuff. In 2009 my parents took my family & my brother’s family to London & Scotland for 10 days. Our children, who are adults now still talk about that trip! My Mom said ‘our grandchildren are going to inherit memories’! The cousins are very close and my Mom couldn’t have said it any better ! Your kids will feel the same 💜

  • @Marcos7I0
    @Marcos7I0 Год назад +1

    Been in over 350+ Flights as standby pax, Both on UA and DAL! The best time ever working for the airlines! 3 years and Counting as Ramp Crew! cannot wait to see where the Airlines Take me next!

  • @wannafly34
    @wannafly34 10 месяцев назад +2

    What a great life you all are providing to your kids!!! Well done!

  • @evomink
    @evomink 8 месяцев назад +2

    This is so great! You are creating amazing memories that you and your family will have forever. Just awesome and totally inspiring.

  • @karolrust2300
    @karolrust2300 Год назад +5

    Bravo for enlightening your kids with invaluable experiences!! Amazing trip!!🎉✈

  • @garyodle5663
    @garyodle5663 Год назад +14

    I'm a retired flight dispatcher and used to non-rev quite a bit. It is a wonderful thing to be able to do. Unfortunately, my first day of retirement was April 1 of 2020 and my airline flew its last flight on April 7th. It went out of business due to COVID19. It was a regional airline and the major airlines we flew for took our airplanes away because they were reducing their flying system-wide. But at least I did it for a good long time and most people in this world never get to do it ... ever.

  • @chasehill4423
    @chasehill4423 Год назад +9

    Just did my first solo XC earlier this evening, thanks for the inspiration and thanks for the wholesome content. Always a joy to be able to appreciate the effort you put in to these. Keep it up!

    • @grayrabbit2211
      @grayrabbit2211 Год назад

      Congrats! I did mine last year. My first solo didn't bother me at all, even despite mechanical problems on my first solo lap. It was just 'another day at the office'. I did my XC without a problem to a town in the middle of nowhere with no real reference points on the ground, no problem. BUT, for some reason I was very nervous about the long XC.
      KSPG probably wasn't the best choice for this, with 4* glide slopes that drop you in over the tops of buildings on one runway, across the non-descript water on the other 3. Runways half the distance of what I'm used to, oh...and the PAPIs AND ILS were inop that day. Lucky me. Gusty & variable winds. Did I mention gusty with a crosswind? I came in too high on the first attempt, went around and had a reasonable landing for the second. After I landed and was still on the runway, tower sequenced the next aircraft to the other, longer runway due to the winds. Thanks tower! The flight home was uneventful.

  • @veebra94
    @veebra94 Год назад +6

    Thank you so much for this amazing content! I’m from the Midwest as well (Michigan) and I just met a pilot online. I’m a huge fan of the family values that you have and how you are able to do quality time with the family. It’s my love language, and so I appreciate you showing how a pilot can do quality time with his family. I’m also a HUGE fan of your wife’s silver plane charm necklace! 😍 was that a gift by any chance?

  • @UTarcher72
    @UTarcher72 Год назад +1

    This video is precisely why i became a pilot. Just a few months away from meeting ATP requirements. Looking forward to it!!

  • @paulprigge1209
    @paulprigge1209 Год назад

    This disabled country boy appreciates time with your family sharing. God bless

  • @emmahenderson2817
    @emmahenderson2817 Год назад

    My husband is an airline pilot and I hear all these women complain about their schedule but the beauty is we get to show our kids the world. Our kids have been to Europe 5 times in the last few years. Have flown first class multiple times! They are so blessed. We went to italy last summer and my daughter is learning about the Vatican and the Sistine chapel and she can say she’s been there! My kids also read in school the hiding place about how Corrie ten boom hid jews in her house and last December we took our kids out of school to fly to Amsterdam and Germany to go to the Corrie ten boom house and the Christmas markets. It makes history come to life! So thankful for flight benefits!!

  • @alooga555
    @alooga555 Год назад +1

    I used to get flight bennies working for a regional airline. My greatest adventure was when I got bumped in Pocatello, Idaho where I spent the whole day in and around the airport.

  • @claudiarusso6702
    @claudiarusso6702 Год назад +1

    Captain Paul you are creating some amazing memories for your kids that they will be sharing with your future grandkids. What a fabulous family, a true blessing. I hope to see you on one of my flights out of Newark soon!👌👏👏👏👏

  • @user-fb1yt9ji4m
    @user-fb1yt9ji4m 29 дней назад

    yup captain, ALL POSITIVE, LIFE IS GRAND, NO PROBLEMS

  • @hudsonpitts994
    @hudsonpitts994 Год назад +1

    This may have been your best video yet, Paul. Love the family adventure! The family that travels together...

  • @AreTheyAllYours
    @AreTheyAllYours Год назад +4

    Thank you for giving us a glimpse into your trip. The excitement of your son was so precious, and I love what a good sport your daughter is. And yay for Fanta that isn’t glowing neon orange! 😅
    I love you channel - you videos played a huge role in me overcoming my flight anxiety that came out of nowhere a few years ago. I have since taken nine of my kids to Europe for a month this summer, and I’m going back with four of them in early December for 10 days to tour Christmas markets in Germany - and flying United! You have no idea how much of a part your videos had in that! Thank you! 🙏

  • @carranzabigb
    @carranzabigb Год назад +8

    That was awesome. I’m in the process of trying to determine what flight academy program to apply too - your videos have been an inspiration over the years. 👍🏽

  • @shivamottahed3575
    @shivamottahed3575 2 месяца назад

    I love how you and your Family are Living Your Best Lives. I love how adventurous your entire family and your kids are amazing. Thank you for sharing all of this with us all.

  • @elizabethrufener7280
    @elizabethrufener7280 Год назад +4

    I have many fond memories of flying space available as a family. My dad also took each of us individually on flights he was working a few times. We were a family of 6 so it was a nail biter at times! ✈️

  • @JamesRenallo
    @JamesRenallo Год назад +1

    Love the video! My dad was ramp service out of ORD. He has since passed away, but growing up I had plenty of memories in hotel rooms huddled around a laptop figuring out if we'll get home. Awesome to see that you're making the same memories with you kids!

  • @smith5312
    @smith5312 Год назад +1

    We have a similar view to our kids having experiences. Every year for Xmas we have one big family experience present. Our kids have been hot air ballooning, skydiving, travelled nationally/internationally, concerts and heaps of others. Now the kids are older they can’t remember what toys and gifts they got but the remember every single experience they had. Experiences and adventures are far better than toys and screens.

  • @JamboNICO
    @JamboNICO Год назад +1

    Your best video yet. I got emotional hearing your closing comments regarding your children. I share that sentiment and hope my two little boys enjoy similar experiences that theyll carry with them all their lives.
    Next time youre posted to Edinburgh, let me know!
    Keep the content coming!

  • @annetuttle7712
    @annetuttle7712 Год назад +2

    Paul, I love your videos!! This one takes me back to when I was a kid. I remember flights where my parents would count the number of people boarding a flight so they would know if they would make it!!! Didn't happen all the time, but a lot! We lived one mile due west of SFO and as we would drive by the airport, my mom would say, "there goes a plane and I'm not on it!!"

  • @ernest160772
    @ernest160772 Год назад +1

    What a Lovely Family

  • @simonweber4782
    @simonweber4782 Год назад

    Your kids will always remember these moments. Your family is blessed to have you as their father and husband. I love your channel! thanks for showing us the beauty of humanity.

  • @FlightLifeBudgets
    @FlightLifeBudgets Год назад +2

    I’m non-reving to Geneva for less than 36 hrs for my birthday. Our industry allows us the most amazing adventures.

  • @denflyer832
    @denflyer832 Год назад +2

    Another great video Paul. You’re family and dynamic + outlook on life are an inspiration to us all. Keep it up!

  • @Secretasianman969
    @Secretasianman969 8 месяцев назад +2

    Lovely family! I’m glad I found your channel! Bravo!

  • @kimberlylalley7255
    @kimberlylalley7255 Год назад +1

    What a beautiful vlog and lucky family. ✈️✈️✈️

  • @FrancisSiuChock
    @FrancisSiuChock Год назад

    Memories live on forever...continue living life and gathering more memories as a family!

  • @CloudSurfingG
    @CloudSurfingG Год назад +1

    BRAND NEW SUBSCRIBER! What an awesome channel.
    Non-Rev has got to be the best perk of working for an airline (here in the UK, we don't really have it the same, as the US Carriers)
    After 18 years as a flight attendant, I would often arrive at the airport with no destination in mind and just go. Friends barely left the city on days off, I flew all over Europe for practically free!
    Keep up the great work, and best wishes from here in Liverpool, England.

  • @debmcgimpy5958
    @debmcgimpy5958 Год назад +3

    LOVE it!! I love spontaneous trips. What wonderful memories!! Thank you for sharing! I know you put a lot in these videos, but ohh, how I'd love to see even more! 😊

  • @Ken_Leivonen
    @Ken_Leivonen Год назад

    Hi Paul, I do not know how I missed this one when it came out, what a fun trip to take the family on. You are so right about collecting experiences over things, That has been my approach for the past 12 years and I am so happy about it. Cannot wait to do more travel and to collect more in the future! And to see yours and you family’s adventures, thanks for taking us along! Ken

  • @annieojile7995
    @annieojile7995 7 месяцев назад +1

    Scooteroma here! So thrilled you and your family could ride with Alessio & the Squad. Til next time... take care!

  • @philsandler
    @philsandler Год назад +1

    Absolutely an amazing family adventure, thanks for sharing.

  • @catarinacw
    @catarinacw Год назад

    I’ve been watching your content for about a year and am SO impressed by your stories and your zest for life. Truly inspirational. I keep
    wondering when your channel will blow up to 1M viewers because your content is THAT good.

  • @ricardomartins1783
    @ricardomartins1783 Год назад +1

    Making long lasting family memries. I did tje same last December in Rome too. Love your Paul, grretings from PT

  • @davidgiles5030
    @davidgiles5030 9 месяцев назад +1

    Last easter we went to Geneva. My son in law is a pilot on the 787. We drove to YUL. He looked at the loads and bingo on our way to Geneva in Business class. Easter Monday we returned again in Business. So nice to have a bed and sleep for most of the trip. Spoiled us rotten.

  • @jenmal898
    @jenmal898 Год назад +1

    You guys are too cute!! ❤ thank you for sharing 😊

  • @tiagocarvalho7117
    @tiagocarvalho7117 Год назад +1

    Paul, i AM in Portugal and never been on Rome. You are so lucky. Best regards from Aveiro.

  • @skris-xf2rn
    @skris-xf2rn 3 месяца назад

    The planning, the excitement and energy (in the smiles), truly a fulfilling video. Thank you for sharing.
    May you guys never lose this bond, Safe travels!
    PS : If you ever looking to adopt an older son, hit me up.

  • @dannelson6019
    @dannelson6019 Год назад

    What a beautiful family you have. What a great life we have.

  • @safferms
    @safferms Год назад

    Once again, Paul, s great vid. I love the way that you always bring a moral value or ethical principle comment into your vids. The world needs more of that. Keep the sunny side up!

  • @SlightlyJason
    @SlightlyJason 8 месяцев назад +1

    your reflections on the trip section brought me to tears.

  • @rcgrizz
    @rcgrizz Год назад

    Love, love, love! Memories with the fam that will last a lifetime! Good for you, sir! BTW…beautiful family! Peace be with you.

  • @coasttocoasters
    @coasttocoasters Год назад

    We’re fortunate to use my companies staff travel too for random adventures and seeing the look on my boys face for the first time when flying in business class was amazing! I love seeing all of your adventures, it’s such a nice part of working in this industry!

  • @paulrom446
    @paulrom446 Год назад +1

    Here's a funny one! Years ago when I worked for COEX and I'd just earned my wings for 90Days Probation I rode up to our Hub at CLE! Went to Rock Hall Tower 🗼 City 🏙️ the Flats! Did a Day Turn and was back home 😔🏡 that night 🌉!

  • @chasingstatustravel
    @chasingstatustravel Год назад

    Great words. Watched and loved your videos for a long time.
    Have an 18month little girl now, Done 17flights with her. Mainly around Europe and Cruising. Love to make the experiences. Enjoying the journey and seeing the family.
    Love from Scotland ❤
    Craig

  • @meanderingmedic
    @meanderingmedic 8 месяцев назад +1

    Just come across your chanel. Brilliant well made vids...

  • @SvenReigle
    @SvenReigle Год назад +1

    Beautiful story.

  • @Allan-Lauder
    @Allan-Lauder Год назад

    This is fast becoming my favourite you tube channel, I love your family sense of adventure, it’s so uplifting to see.

  • @jerryn8333
    @jerryn8333 Год назад +1

    Way fun! Thanks for sharing your adventrues with us.

  • @susanspence3029
    @susanspence3029 Год назад +1

    Super good video! What an amazing experience for your family!

  • @SkyCruiser162
    @SkyCruiser162 Год назад

    Exactly the kind of life I’m building for my daughter and I…I’m currently working on my ppl 😊 I’m so excited for the future. I’m very happy for your family. Thank you for sharing Captain 👨🏻‍✈️

  • @Im.LindaLu
    @Im.LindaLu Год назад +1

    Such a wonderful, non rev life. I’m hoping and praying that I’ll have lots more adventures with my grandkids. Thanks Paul for your great videos and encouragement to travel. ✈️❤️✈️

  • @rsoxfan123
    @rsoxfan123 Год назад +1

    This is so beautiful. I hope I can take my kids on adventures like this one day. Good job mom and dad!

  • @adamrosales3617
    @adamrosales3617 Год назад +1

    first time watching you channel and i love it. b6 flight attendant here and would love to have you and your family on board take care keep making more of these.

  • @tuglean
    @tuglean Год назад +1

    Good stuff, thanks for sharing

  • @realfamimation
    @realfamimation Месяц назад

    the storytelling in this video is insane

  • @lukaszchatys3620
    @lukaszchatys3620 Год назад +1

    What an amazing and wise video!! All the best to you and your family from Warsaw, Poland.

  • @marcusoakley4164
    @marcusoakley4164 Год назад

    I have followed you since I knew being a pilot was obtainable for me, this is by far my favorite video! Shows the perks of being an airline pilot, and how truly awesome going on adventures with your family! Love it!

  • @scottgoode9874
    @scottgoode9874 Год назад

    Your channel has grown and grown!! Fantastic family holiday for the weekend! Life is short great to see you are making the most of it with your beautiful family. Thank you

  • @vishnuriyer6013
    @vishnuriyer6013 Год назад

    Paul , I love you man. You literally living the dream I'm working towards right now. I absolutely love your videos.

  • @TheMensRoom2024
    @TheMensRoom2024 5 месяцев назад +1

    He flies and his family flies absolutely free. That trip to Rome for the 4 of them. Would cost an arm and a leg. That's gotta be a super nice perk. He earned it though.

    • @scottwheeler2494
      @scottwheeler2494 3 месяца назад

      I believe that you still have to pay the taxes. You can't escape them.

  • @phillipday2391
    @phillipday2391 Год назад +1

    Funny you mentioned drinking Fanta for breakfast because I saw that when you were at Ginger and I thought, wow what a couple of cool parents letting their son have soda with breakfast.

  • @tracymckinley709
    @tracymckinley709 Год назад

    I just found your channel and this video really speaks to me! We are fortunate that my wife's family lives in Portugal, so we fly through Lisbon to visit family and see everything the country has to offer every year or so. I have the same thoughts, that I hope our kids appreciate these opportunities and value the experiences we are able to give them more than anything else!

  • @jenniferloseke8648
    @jenniferloseke8648 Год назад

    Wow - what an amazing experience! My husband and I are very much about teaching our daughter to enjoy experiences rather than possessions. Loved all the smiles you and your family had!

  • @coreyfreeto3226
    @coreyfreeto3226 Год назад +1

    This is a truly amazing adventure! I love it! Excellent job to you and your family.

  • @ChuckConnNYC
    @ChuckConnNYC Год назад +1

    This is a beautiful video, well done

  • @davidoneal1518
    @davidoneal1518 Год назад

    I loved this video. My husband worked for United and we used to do this all the time. Brussels for Thanksgiving, Chicago for pizza, Burlington VT to just get out of the heat for the 4th of July. We haven’t done this in a while though because seats are always full. We always buy tickets now but once I’m retired, we will have to start doing this again.

  • @golferpro1241
    @golferpro1241 Год назад +1

    Great job brother!

  • @tombarb2864
    @tombarb2864 Год назад

    Your family is truly blessed and I am genuinely happy you can do this. What great family memories. Experience all you can !

  • @markmccann8032
    @markmccann8032 Год назад +1

    Absolutely loved this video! I always get nervous non-revving (even though my wife and I are both CASS) because unless I'm on my own metal I never know how many seats are available. ID90 is a little lacking in that department! I can't imagine doing it with kids in tow. It's so uplifting to see you provide such great experiences for your kids. 😊

  • @kellerlambert
    @kellerlambert Год назад

    So rad. What a great experience to share with your family! Thanks for sharing.