You are one of two Formula 1 adjacent creators that truly have must watch videos in my mind. Half of them aren't even about F1 either, I just find them quite interesting. Thanks for doing what you do.
found you and your channel during the Vegas Grand Prix last season, you really do have the best f1 drama and travel content i have seen on YT. keep making great content thank you!
Not quite so secret, Air New Zealand has leased one of the Cathy 777-300's and is now on the MEL-AKL-HOU route.. They are selling it as Business Premier "Preferred" though this is not the new Business Premier "Preferred" that Air New Zealand are rolling out on their 787's. Appreciate the review.
Keep the airline reviews coming Kym, coz maybe just maybe I’ll one day get the chance to experience “First Class” Travel. You & the family thoroughly enjoy it as you work damn hard, so just to be clear, no gripes from me. “Stay Passionate” 👍
In reply to open babel, on the CTS route, crew do the 5 hour return legs in one day and work the cabins as basically 3 class instead of 4 Also they keep J seats available for rest in addition to normal crew rests. I have seen it many times and doubt if you just ask they will ignore you unless they know you are coming.
I'm native from Hong Kong, and CX sometime does offer something like this, e.g. Prem. Econ seat as selectable seat for standard Econ. passenger. However, one of the most important take out for CX (and some other big company like Amazon) is that their CS really require some more training, especially on this kind of hard knowledge.
Nice video Kym but next time you're in Hong Kong the Cantonese for 'thank you' is not 谢谢 but 多謝 (doh je), no doubt a slip of the tongue but mercifully you'd already bagged the first seats! Safe travels.
I can understand why Kym wants people to subscribe and boost the RUclips algorithm - but the plain fact is that many people don't because it just means getting more emails, whereas if you don't subscribe but follow the channel every day anyhow you always get to see the latest stuff anyway. For some of us it's as simple as that.
I got a business class upgrade once with eithad Melbourne-Manchester that was cos the baggage clerk told us about it due to having spare seats in business class (it was about $US250 each for my hubby and I) haha it was bloody brilliant... made that long haul flight much more tolerable... sadly though it was for the first leg... was stuck back in econ class for the second leg... haha kept badgering my husband for a business class ticket after that (which was really expensive so no go )
Hey Kym, how are you enjoying your platinum bezel Yachtmaster? I got the same watch for my 50th last year and was happy to see you wearing it in this video.
Love it Kym So mate on a different subject as a sad F1 fan was given a book some years ago ,called 50 years of F1 Photography.I was wondering if the 70 yo version was produced .It’s a stunning piece of history and I cherish it . Going to Monaco this year? Iam again
Great report - thank you! Good to see those hidden opportunities - Turkish Airlines have similar on a few of their aircraft they acquired from Aeroflot
First Class video my good man! Although it was SO descriptive, I now am experiencing that dull jet-lag tiredness that only comes from international travel. So realistic!
Kym gives such great photography and journalism to F1 and travel insights!!! Any way to meet you in Canada 🇨🇦 happy rare day off in Canada as we have family day
Cmon Kym, you have done the Business and first class for 2 years now. I encourage you, review the whole year in economy so that all of us plebs can relate. I am sure its already too late and you have made all your reservations for this year. How about doi😂ng 2025 in Economy?
After flying them for 30 years in premium as QF platinum,can assure you they admit Marco Polos come first in this type of seating and happened to me many times to CTS on low rev overbooked sectors. Seems the known influencers get preferential treatment. I have seen Sam Chui demand this seat at check in. Safe travels Safe travels .
Would you be willing to talk about how much you make from all you income streams like photography for f1/youtube/memberships/previous work? I think it would be a great insight to the world of what it is you do. We talk about drivers pay, f1 sponsorship and such and am fascinated with you and others in your industry if you would be so brave to make a video on?
Id like to promote myself to an f1 driver. Feel like id be good company, maybe give them some tips in the sim. Only interested in drivers with private jets though sorry. Max, maybe Lewis? Idk just not a midfielder you know?
GEEZ-US, 😮 I'm already exhausted from the comfort of my own home just watching all the vacation/ holiday traveling you did with the family😮😂 But I loved it and F1 is my second love Be well my brother and I will Stay Passionate ❤@KymIllman
I don't understand your accounting ? If both seats are vacant it comes don to the equation of updated food and service v branding for loyal customers. not much in cost difference as the airline have a standard fixed costs for the seats in first class.
CX's first class seats are getting a bit dated to be honest, lacking the private suites enclosure that newer first class seats from rival airlines. That being said, service-wise, CX remains above average.
Watching your channel because I was ditched from @United as Global Services after 7 years. I need my fix. I guess 7 years total living 3 million plus miles on board. don’t make you very special at United.
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I think being a top tier frequent flyer member also greatly helps when you “simply ask” for an upgrade. Love the vids mate. 👏👏
You are one of two Formula 1 adjacent creators that truly have must watch videos in my mind. Half of them aren't even about F1 either, I just find them quite interesting. Thanks for doing what you do.
found you and your channel during the Vegas Grand Prix last season, you really do have the best f1 drama and travel content i have seen on YT. keep making great content thank you!
High praise indeed, thank you
I’ve really enjoyed your reviews of the flights you’ve taken and really learned a lot. Thank you so much for sharing sir!🙏🏻📸
thanks for bringing us along sir. i always enjoy the travel vlogs.
Just booked my MEL HKG flight in Jan 25 and got it right away! My lucky day ❤️
Not quite so secret, Air New Zealand has leased one of the Cathy 777-300's and is now on the MEL-AKL-HOU route.. They are selling it as Business Premier "Preferred" though this is not the new Business Premier "Preferred" that Air New Zealand are rolling out on their 787's. Appreciate the review.
Keep the airline reviews coming Kym, coz maybe just maybe I’ll one day get the chance to experience “First Class” Travel. You & the family thoroughly enjoy it as you work damn hard, so just to be clear, no gripes from me. “Stay Passionate” 👍
In reply to open babel, on the CTS route, crew do the 5 hour return legs in one day and work the cabins as basically 3 class instead of 4
Also they keep J seats available for rest in addition to normal crew rests.
I have seen it many times and doubt if you just ask they will ignore you unless they know you are coming.
I'm native from Hong Kong, and CX sometime does offer something like this, e.g. Prem. Econ seat as selectable seat for standard Econ. passenger. However, one of the most important take out for CX (and some other big company like Amazon) is that their CS really require some more training, especially on this kind of hard knowledge.
Nice video Kym but next time you're in Hong Kong the Cantonese for 'thank you' is not 谢谢 but 多謝 (doh je), no doubt a slip of the tongue but mercifully you'd already bagged the first seats! Safe travels.
Haha I thought the same thing. Love the effort though!
I can understand why Kym wants people to subscribe and boost the RUclips algorithm - but the plain fact is that many people don't because it just means getting more emails, whereas if you don't subscribe but follow the channel every day anyhow you always get to see the latest stuff anyway. For some of us it's as simple as that.
Great end of vacation video. Hard to believe that the F1 season is here.
I'm looking forward to your videos as much as the racing.
More to come!
I got a business class upgrade once with eithad Melbourne-Manchester that was cos the baggage clerk told us about it due to having spare seats in business class (it was about $US250 each for my hubby and I) haha it was bloody brilliant... made that long haul flight much more tolerable... sadly though it was for the first leg... was stuck back in econ class for the second leg... haha kept badgering my husband for a business class ticket after that (which was really expensive so no go )
Hello Kym, awesome video thanks for sharing. Wishing you all the best for the upcoming F1 season 2024. How controversial is it going to be?
Now that a good way to travel. Many fun and safe travels to come. Ready for the next season already!
Hey Kym, how are you enjoying your platinum bezel Yachtmaster? I got the same watch for my 50th last year and was happy to see you wearing it in this video.
It keeps good time and looks nice and shiny
@@KymIllman You wear it well sir
Love it Kym So mate on a different subject as a sad F1 fan was given a book some years ago ,called 50 years of F1 Photography.I was wondering if the 70 yo version was produced .It’s a stunning piece of history and I cherish it . Going to Monaco this year? Iam again
I will be at all races.
Great video as always. Not long to race 1, looking forward to your content once the lights go out !
It’s going to be big
Great report - thank you! Good to see those hidden opportunities - Turkish Airlines have similar on a few of their aircraft they acquired from Aeroflot
Good to know
Just taking a moment to appreciate your reverse walking in HKG airport.
First Class video my good man! Although it was SO descriptive, I now am experiencing that dull jet-lag tiredness that only comes from international travel. So realistic!
Glad it helped!
High tier Marco Polo or Oneworl flyers can allocate themselves those seats in advance, but ONLY on the CX app. Not on the web and not on the phone.
So many different explanations about how they are claimed.
You can say mgoy or thank you in Hong Kong, xei xei is not HK language
You are living the dream, Mr. Illman!
Here's to a great, safe season!
Thanks Callie.
About to book business class to Hungary.
At 10:31 Honk Kong, I didn't realize the name had changed :P
It’s ‘Hong Kong’
Nice video ! memories...... looking forward to the season start !
Can't wait!
Absolutely love the diversity of your content, you are like my youtube Dad
What an honour thank you
Thanks for sharing.
Kym gives such great photography and journalism to F1 and travel insights!!! Any way to meet you in Canada 🇨🇦 happy rare day off in Canada as we have family day
I will do a meet and greet at the track one day. Keep an eye on my Instagram account a few days prior to the Race weekend
Kym super boring question but do you have a preference for frequent flyer programs, specifically for aussies?
I've never seen a Rueben that looked like THAT!😮 Maybe it tasted better than it looked.
Cmon Kym, you have done the Business and first class for 2 years now. I encourage you, review the whole year in economy so that all of us plebs can relate. I am sure its already too late and you have made all your reservations for this year. How about doi😂ng 2025 in Economy?
Unlikely to happen my friend
Just like you would if you had the means to travel Business and First?
Who cares about peasant class
I wonder how the Hungary GP is. i know the race in Texas was crazy busy. i hope I'm lucky enough to cross paths with Kym wile I'm there
Kym, you make me laugh! On every travel video you make, you always seems to be eating! 😂 Bon appétit! 😊
I only do it for you, the viewers. Gotta give the public what they want.
You got a new watch?! Yachtmaster is a beauty 🎉
Got that last year late in the year. Very nice
Love from India… you are my Guide to F1….
Interesting as always just don’t run out of battery 🌞
Would be nice to see some pov shots of you at the track shooting with that new camera
Hi kym greetings from Thailand how can you run a business when you're staff don't know what products you have for sale or is it to keep it exclusive
Back in Perth for 2 nights before heading out to Bahrain!? That is a really hectic life you have!😅
The InstaGo camera is quite perfect. We can now see more shots of you in action on track, POV style!
After flying them for 30 years in premium as QF platinum,can assure you they admit Marco Polos come first in this type of seating and happened to me many times to CTS on low rev overbooked sectors.
Seems the known influencers get preferential treatment. I have seen Sam Chui demand this seat at check in.
Safe travels
Safe travels .
Would you be willing to talk about how much you make from all you income streams like photography for f1/youtube/memberships/previous work? I think it would be a great insight to the world of what it is you do. We talk about drivers pay, f1 sponsorship and such and am fascinated with you and others in your industry if you would be so brave to make a video on?
If he has 300,000 plus subscribers, most likely he make a little shy from $600,000 plus US dollars a year
Kym should be a judge at the Olympics. How does he tell the difference between a 7.7 out of 10 and a 7.8 out of 10? Only Kym knows.
Id like to promote myself to an f1 driver. Feel like id be good company, maybe give them some tips in the sim. Only interested in drivers with private jets though sorry. Max, maybe Lewis? Idk just not a midfielder you know?
ever try Singapore Airlines Suites on their A380?
I plan to
Kym Illman - King of good times!
these are the good times,
Leave your cares behind,
these are the good times
“Chic”
Kims like yeah $1700 dollars is a good deal for the upgrade. And im here like im $1700 overdrawn 😭😭
Great hack you can also do this on wet leased 777 from Cathay Air Nz are using, for additional $150 Mel to Akl
I bought a set of Bose headsets years ago when I used to fly a lot for work, and that was one of the best investment I made.
Hey Kym did I detect a bit of a limp in your stride?
No. But carrying a bit of extra weight.
I'm just here for the wine reviews.
Great vaction videos Kym, Now time for Pre Season Testing
I’m in Bahrain and ready to go
GEEZ-US, 😮 I'm already exhausted from the comfort of my own home just watching all the vacation/ holiday traveling you did with the family😮😂 But I loved it and F1 is my second love Be well my brother and I will Stay Passionate ❤@KymIllman
I don't understand your accounting ? If both seats are vacant it comes don to the equation of updated food and service v branding for loyal customers. not much in cost difference as the airline have a standard fixed costs for the seats in first class.
How would you rate the actual flying experience on a 777?
Superb
Amazing what can happen from simply asking. For travel geeks this was a podium! haha
Cheers.
Isn’t it a shame the vast majority of us watching this can only dream of travelling in such luxury. 😂
I can only imagine how much you spend on airfare and hotels over the course of a year.
CX's first class seats are getting a bit dated to be honest, lacking the private suites enclosure that newer first class seats from rival airlines. That being said, service-wise, CX remains above average.
They will have a phenomenal new first class soon
Fun fact: The Ruben is named after 4x all-star and Texas Rangers Hall of Famer Ruben Sierra.
Thanks for that
I love your travels and I especially love when toward the end of season you take your family for the experience!!
I’m thankful that they love it too
Is this not a bit much, constant content of business class travel. Seems a bit of a flex
Gotta give the public what they want
@@KymIllman fair enough. I do find it interesting, love most of the content especially around F1 obviously
Bro said “xie xie” to a cantonese woman in Hong Kong 😂
only 77x have this suit, most cathy now is a350.....only business...
ask and you shall receive !
14 days
HONK? Kong?
Cant afford some of the economy fares let alone business class, you live in a world alot of us are not familiar with
Just stick to Emirates Business. The very best seat in the air.
It’s nowhere is near as good as Qatar’s Q Suite.
The bar had vermouth on the shelf, that goes in the fridge. Disappointing.
I will bring it up with them.
5:10 nice try but we don't speak mandrain
first
Honk Kong lol.
Honk Kong 😂
I noticed that too, at 10:27 of the video.
Your sons girlfriend lucky she landed on her feet or maybe her back 😂
The food looked yuk.....one of your worst choices
Most likely a sponsored video
I wish
Always great videos🎉 but lose the tshirt it’s awful and creepy
Watching your channel because I was ditched from @United as Global Services after 7 years. I need my fix.
I guess 7 years total living 3 million plus miles on board. don’t make you very special at United.
And they break guitars.
United is a trash US airline. Don’t compare it to CX