EXTREME AIR AUSTRAL TRIP - WORLD'S LONGEST A220 FLIGHT to INDIA!
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- Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
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This is a comprehensive Flight Review of Air Austral.
Class: Business
Route: Reunion (RUN) to Chennai (MAA)
Plane: Airbus A220-300
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Wow, I didn't know they did flights this long with the a220. Reunion looks like quite a nice place as well!
So I live in Chennai and its been my home since birth. I understand that it is mainly the looks which makes it worst. So just want you to know that Chennai Airport is not privatised unlike Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Hyderabad. So it is rather plain and simple in looks and different from the usual Glass and Steel Structure. However, the new terminal is expected to have all looks which you would expect (Despite still being managed by the Goverment of India) so you should definitely come once the new terminal is operational for a review.
Well said. And this new Terminal will be the new Intl Terminal and the current Intl Terminal which will be used as additional Domestic Terminal. So 2 Domestic Terminals on the left and right with the International Terminal being at the Center which will be the latest one.
@Aniruddha Vasudeva That's not true. The New Terminal will be state of Art.
If you saw the state of Chennai’s old terminal, you would be very pleased with whatever progress they’ve made. Still, lines are a big issue though. Can’t make progress if there is inefficient crowd control
it is not about glittery stuff, first of all, the environment needs to be maintained well, I found chocolate wrappers in the lift and spider webs on the roof when I was waiting for my transit flight. it is all about maintenance.
Just accept the fact that you live in a backwater. Embrace it. Own it. 🤣
My favourite in top 3
1. Flying to Greenland for the email
2. Africa Adventure with Noel Philips
3. Your toxic relationship with Vistara
His Toxic Relationship with Vistara never gets old! 😂😂😂
@@malo5453 they're like love couples trying to make it work xd
The whole world including me liked Vistara except Josh. 😅😆
Air Tanzania has used the A220 from Dar to Mumbai as well. That might be one of the longest A220 flight too
Nice. Air Tanzania, depending on load factor, also flies their A220s to India. Their new A220s have in-flight entertainment and more enjoyable during the flights to India.
I used to teach French and we watched a video about Reunion island and one of the teachers who was actually French, said she hated the place as they are always so rude to none islanders! So she was French and obviously spoke French the whole time and found the islanders rude! Like you said, for being so reliant on tourism, you’d think they’d welcome with open arms! I had had visiting there on my bucket list, until she put me off!
You should go there..
They're not rude at all.
They had no luck..
Similar issue for most French DOM/TOM islands/regions (esp. Guadeloupe/Martinique), 90% of visitors are French, so little effort non-French tourists, plus a lot of government subsidies, so less effort for welcoming tourists. Nevertheless, wonderful beautiful places, mixing local culture with French flair.
Not true at all. Reunion people are so welcoming. Those islands are really used to tourists and usually welcome them. Not speaking English doesn’t make them rude. In the past years tourism was much more about French speaking people.
Plus it’s always better to talk about something you experienced yourself
The attitude occurs on every island. In Hawaii for example the boomer generation of the natives despise non natives and calling us Haole, which is a derogatory term.
The algorithm brings me to your channel this year first time! I worked in an Australian airline head office. I change industry at Covid time for financial stability hence your Air Greenland two videos gives me hopes and dreams and be brave to wor towards your goal! Virgin Australia review back in 2020 is my favourite too - aus domestic routes sometimes are about competitive cost in this large country rather than fancy things.
Ps : Reunion is NOT an Island nation. It's an integral part of France, just like Hawaii is a US state.
Hi Josh, Reunion Island guy and Cabin Crew in Europe here ! :)
Thank you for showing our little island and reviewing its airline. I am so glad when people from other countries than France come to Reunion, fly to it or talk about Air Austral. It is so rare to see this kind of content on RUclips or even other website or whatever when it's not from a french speaker, so yeah.. I am always looking forward to these kind of videos! About our island and its people, I can totally understand your opinion on how "rude" some people may seem, however I do strongly believe that it is not how the majority of us is. The tourism industry is of course important there (not as vital as it is in Mauritius) but the problem is that it is mainly oriented towards "french tourism" with people coming from mainland France. Even with french speakers coming to visit, I have heard the same opinion but most of the time we hear the complete opposite, that people in Reunion are actually very friendly and welcoming. (At least from what I know and used to or maybe because of the people I am surrounded with, we are like that. We could invite someone from an other country that we just met on the beach or abroad to our house but like geniunely).
But as you said, not speaking french and coming to visit may lead to such point of view, which is totally fair, since many people even in the tourism industry don't speak English and it is a shame, yes. We do have many "foreign tourists" yes but because of what we just said and then when you compare to Mauritius... there's wonder why Mauritius is prefered as an "international" tourist destination haha(Very different island and landscape to lol). I wish that my island focuses on a more "international tourism" in the future, they always talk about it but nothing really improves in this regards I guess. -> Reunion and French people, you are welcome to correct me if needed or add more info :)
About the Air Austral review itself.. shame that the Wi-fi didn't work, I would have been pissed as well for such a long flight. And yes, frustrating when a crew member or airport staff has poor english skills in the aviation industry. Anyway, I hope that you will come next time to Reunion maybe on their 777? Should be much better haha, and that you have a different and more authentic experience on our beautiful Island. I know most of us there will welcome you as a king and will show you everything you need see, to experience and to know... and I promise with decent english ;) (At least I will welcome you for sure if you need !)
Can’t tell you how much you have helped my fear of flying Josh, Thank you 🎉
Ive been to Chennai for many gaming reasons and indian gaming tournaments (though I'm not Indian). I LOVE the city and the nice people. Its just that they gotta renovate the Airport a bit to keep up with the other world class airports India has like what you said.
Which tournaments were these if u don't mind me asking?
@@anish7183 mostly pubg Indian version, and sometimes league
@@anish7183 idk how to change my yt channel but i would change it to pubg instead
The A220 is basically the TARDIS.
Small, compact on the outside, and wide, spacious on the inside.
Great video as per usual!
Just a clarification, Reunion is not an island nation, like : Japan Malta, UK, etc. It’s a French overseas territory.
Flying from Australia, you know you need at least 12 hrs of any show /s or a few books downloaded onto your device in case of failing tech. The endless trips we have to take to get anywhere are more enjoyable if you have something to take your mind off the s l o w minutes.
Didn’t know that the 220 could stay in the air for this long 👍👍👍
0:20 Man, Réunion is not an island nation, it's a department of France. It's Mauritius, not Réunion, the island nation.
RIX-DXB is 5093km and it's official flight time is 7+ hours. Due to airspace closure they have to fly via Turkey and Eastern Europe instead of directly through Belarus, Ukraine and Russia.
I’ve flown Air Austral’s A220 this summer from MRU to RUN (short 40 minutes hop) and RUN-JNB (more than 4 hours with strong headwinds) and also had a positive impression, with good inflight-service on the longer segment (warm meal and free alcoholic drinks) and a comfortable ride (helped by a low load factor). Wifi was working well. RUN airport was overcrowded in the evening with several longhaul departures to Paris, but a new terminal addition is under construction.
Hey Josh.. My grandfather stays in Reunion. He is enjoying his retirement life. Only problem is food. Apart from that its a cool place to live he says and he is coming to Chennai in Feb via this same Air Austral 😊 Keep rockin Josh 🤞🏼
Just wondered, is he settled in Reunion, I have always been fascinated about Tamils in reunion and migration
Recently flew, almost as long a flight on Air Canada's A220-300 in economy, YHZ ( Halifax ) to YYC ( Calgary ), just under 6 hours. The PTV's, with a very decent selection of TV and movies, made the time fly and sitting on the 2 seat side of economy almost made it feel like business class so absolutely one of the best mid-haul narrowbody flight experiences I've every had. AC's biz experience, on the 220's, would absolutely trump Air Austral's simply because of the personal entertainment options. Something about the 220's just seems so wonderful, maybe it's the personal, space, the quiet ride, the humidity, not sure but they are my new fav narrowbody by far!
Hey, Josh, love your videos as always. But when Reunion Island and Bombardier"cough* Airbus A220 crossed path on this journey, it's surely grabbing my attention with enthusiasm! Thanks for showing to us.
My Top 3 Josh for 2022 are 1) Greenland Adventure 2) Air Greenland A330-800 Delivery 3) Noel Phillips Colab series.
6hrs30 in a A220 is something interesting that I would love to try. Love the A220
Living in such a diverse planet I had not heard of Reunion nor Air Austral nor this channel ("my bad") ...
These three events made my day !
I absolutely love the A220! got to fly Air Canada’s over the summer, and it’s such a sleek and comfortable aircraft!! 😁🙌
as far as my top 3 go,
1. Air Peace disaster, I just found it so fascinating how different that experience was to other airports, I also loved it when the Nigerian king paraded through the airport-
2. Air Greenland flight (A330ceo and Q300), I always find it so fascinating just how kind smaller companies’ managers are
3. TAAG flight, it’s just an airline that’s fascinated me for so long! Maybe it’s the livery that caught my eye and excited my plane spotter personality haha, but it’s always cool seeing how some of these African airlines operate!
The Air Peace saga is the best this year, but the mission to Greenland was a close second.
Yet another great aviation video. I always wondered about air austral whenever I see it at Chennai during my travels. I can’t agree more with your comment regarding Chennai Airport as it’s my home airport and given no other choice i use it for all my frequent travels, it hasn’t improved a bit yet. Reasons being its still run by government unlike bangalore Delhi and Mumbai which is under private organization.
Have been to Réunion this Summer and have to say, almost everyone was nice and helpful to us and tried the best they can to speak english and even german! 😅 We didnt speak french as well. Réunion was a pleasant surprise as a tourist destination. 😊
We have been to La Réunion and Mauritius this summer. I really liked La Réunion with the humpback whales, the volcano and beautifull nature. Mauritius is just beaches, snorkling and chilling in the Indian Ocean if that is your thing. I'm from The Netherlands and I speak basic French. Somehow it looks like the people only communicate in French in a fast pace when you try to speak French. They can hear it's not my primary language when I try to do my best in French but the answers are generally too fast which makes it difficult to understand each other instead of speaking slowly which would make it easier. In the larger hotels people and at the car rental (especially the younger ones) speak perfectly English but on many occasions the people are scared when you don't speak perfectly French. I think 95+% of the tourists are from France. During my 12 days stay on the island I heard German once and Spanish once the rest is all from France. Overall I found most people friendly and I could recommend a visit to La Réunion.
I love the air Greenland story, the new Singapore 737 business class was really cool as well as the a330-800 in Uganda
Any seasoned traveller knows that a good novel is a life saver. I'm surprised you didn't have a backup book somewhere.
Great video sir, I didn't believe that such a tiny aircraft like the A220 can take the almost 6 hour flight and over the ocean 😀🙌
It’s a wild time to be alive. A321s are doing transatlantic.
That was a really spacious, clean and good looking cabin for a small flight like A220
Greenland was my favorite. I was stationed there in the late seventies when it was Sondrestrom Air Base and the mission flight was Bluie West-8. The scenery hasn't changed that much and I stood at pretty much the same spot you did for a view of the flight line.
I'm from Chennai....Air Austral's Chennai flight serves as a link between Tamil population in reunion Island with the mainland Indian tamils
Stayed in Reunion for 1 week a few years ago with my Mauritian girlfriend and never again. You're totally right,the people are totally rude and are not bothered to help you.Stayed in the same hotel as you,which was lovely.Taxis stop at 6pm and we had to get the police to drop us back to the hotel,which was funny.Love your work and Happy Christmas to you and your family love from Ireland 🇮🇪
Try to come to Porto de Galinhas, state of Pernambuco, Brazil. I’ve never been to Reunion, but friends of mine had already been on both places and told Porto de Galinhas is even better. Specially because it’s the second nearest city from Europe on a 6 hours TAP flight from REC to LIS.
1. Air Peace
2. Vistara
3. Chasing 727 in Zimbabve
4. Greenland Adventure
5. Malaysia Airlines addressing you by name :)
DXB-RIX is the longest flight at the moment with the A220. Around 7hrs due to the Ukrainian war.
Thanks for entertaining me this year.. I discovered you in the summer and have enjoyed catching up with your older and current video content 👌 looking forward to seeing what's happening next year... 👏
1- Airpeace
2- The first visit to Greenland to meet the air Greenland fantastic lady
3- The recent Air Greenland delivery flight
My favorite videos this year;
1. Duo with Noel Philip chasing the B707.
2. The Air Peace madness.
3. Air Greenland video, when you went to Greenland.
So far you produce one of the best aviation series, keep up Josh 💪
My three favourite videos are (1) Air Greenland...Lovely! (2) Air Israel...Magnificent! (3) Air China...Oh Man!
Top 3 videos of the year (in no particular order cos it's too hard to rank haha)
1) Chasing the rarest plane in Zimbabwe
2) Air Peace drama
3) Bizarre and scary flight on Iran Air
Also honourable mention to my favourite video of yours, the Xiamen air review. That was crazy lol
Amateur tip to a pro. I've taken cross-country trips on Amtrak, which has now wifi. Pre-load your device. FTR- don't whine. I grew up in a time that we bought batteries for our Walk Man (the tape version) and listened to those tapes and that's what I had from Singapore to San Francisco, every year from 6th grade to 12th grade. In other words, don't complain.
Lol nobody is complaining and yes I grew up in the same time 😂
Finally someone who can tour the airport
1:28 Non mais alors c’est la meilleure celle-là, le vidéaste pointé du doigt, le fait que les Réunionnais laissent dans la panade les touristes qui les prennent de haut, parce qu’ils ne parlent pas anglais. Bien fait pour ces touristes hautains !
Amazing video my friend after working for Swissport I discovered the channel do you sell the phone pop sockets they look amazing 🤩
Hello Josh, a big fan of you here!!! I think it's better when you do not comment on the airports that you visit rather than reviewing the flights and sharing your experiences. Not everybody in this world gets the same experience and hospitality at the same place. This in turn damages the name of the place and the country. For sure you can share your experiences excellent or worse, but it is not at all ideal to categorize airports on your experiences. Hope you understand what I say and thank you for all your work on RUclips...
my top 3 is
1: the air greenland delivery flight THE AIR GREENLAND DELIVERY FLIGHT
2: air peace AIR PEACE - UNPUNCTUAL, UNSAFE, UNPROFESSIONAL, NIGERIA'S WORST AIRLINE!
3: the fit air video CABIN CREW IN T-SHIRTS - SRI LANKA'S NEW AIRLINE!
but i loved al the videos from this year
Vielen Dank Josh für alle Videos in diesem Jahr
The first Greenland flight was also one of my favorites. But I did like the launch flight too. The Noel Phillips crossover was one of my all time favs. Crossover content has a great appeal.
Travelled several times CDG>RUN>CDG with Air Austral. It was always an excellent trip!
Josh, I've loved your videos this year. Your A330neo journeys have been great. I would probably rank the videos:
1 - Air Greenland Delivery
2 - Noel Phillips Africa Tour
3 - Visiting Air Greenland to ask to join the delivery flight
I enjoyed the Indian fights review and I LOVED AIR GREENLAND FLIGHT ❤
I love reunion and I love your videos even more
My favourite of the year we're
1) The different African airlines adventures
2)The two airlines from Iran
3) Singapore airlines new business class
Love the video this year
1. Air peace review
2. El al review
3. Air greenland advanture
Btw cool the a220,hope can fly with it someday😁
My top 3 videos:
1. Delivery flight of Uganda Airlines
2. The trip to Greenland
3. Your flights around Africa
Fantastic color scheme on that aircraft! Looks amazing!
Thanks Josh here in the Southern Hemisphere we don’t get to see A220 and was very interested to learn about it, great Video thank you
Glad you never went for a dip before boarding your flight.
Reunion Island well known for the amount of sharks around its coastline.
Finally someone who speaks english in reunion
1. Air Peace
2. Oman Air
3. Greenland video 1
Hopefully some Australian videos next year especially with Rex
Josh! I wait for your videos every day, i love them so much. And wish i can meet you on a flight one day.
World's longest A220 flight! Amazing! It's a shame that the food was dry and the WiFi wasn't working, but other than that very special flight.
Love your videos - I have been subscribed for quite a while. Keep up the fantastic work!
My top 3 are:
1. The Air Greenland Delivery Flight.
2. Crazy Security on El Al - The Airline of Israel.
3. Singapore Airlines brand new Business Class.
Def the air greenland flight video was my fave - it was such a shot in the dark but so satisfying when you ended up on the flight
I'm not able to travel, that being said watching your videos I get to experience a little bit of travel different places different planes I really enjoy them thank you so much!
Wow i like the air austral livery😁
1. Flying around Africa with Noel Phillips. Enjoyed watching you two fly around and having a good time.
2. Flying to Greenland to get a response to an email. Awesome place and great adventure.
3. Middle Business class review of Emirates. That seat should be illegal.
Top 3 well maybe more
1 air Greenland asking to be on the flight
2 getting on the flight
3-4 you and Noel traveling together
5 you explaining Colombo issues and how we should still travel there now. (Aka have it planned to travel next year)
I loved your comment about Tourism” and “Streaming”. I feel the same way.
Nice Video ! and i love that the a220 is Used for such a Long flight
Yes the Greenland one I liked, this was the one, where the Lady invited you to Spend time with her family. Been many flights I’ve enjoyed, the Longest flight in the world. I’ve loved the Videos, when you collaborated with Noel.
Josh, it's so good to see a man wearing a colour, so many men wear dark blue, black or grey, it's great to see the lilac! You're a role model......
It’s surprising that this flight is operating as it doesn’t look like the footfall is high
I gather Reunion is just like Martinique. Everybody was so unfriendly and downright rude with non-French speaking tourists. I've learnt my mistake and this year I've flown to the English-speaking part of the Caribbean, and boy, were people so much friendlier there!!!
Even when French speaking people are well intentioned they come off as dismissive, and could appear hostile. In my work I’ve dealt with French speakers and from experience they’ll be more open to someone who speaks French. I’ve had my share of disappointing experiences traveling to French speaking countries and regretfully opting not to return.
1:38 Reunion Island main source of income is'nt tourism.
Hi Josh!!! Love your work, i’m a really fan of you!!! Just want to say that you wrote Las Palmas when you talked about the longest a220 flights as LAP , but is LPA. I’ m sure you already know, hugs from LPA 😉
Enjoy Your Holidays...Great Shows...Thanks
Definitely the two Air Greenland flights and your trip with Noel around Africa.
I'm pretty much new here. I started watching you before I went to Ireland. I haven't been on a plane in 16 years before I went to Ireland. My family and I took Aer Lingus. I hope to see a review of Aer Lingus from you in the near future. I'm also a roller coaster lover so during take off (going and coming home from Ireland), I put my hands up like I was a roller coaster. Thank you for helping me to get me ready to get back onto a plane in after 16 years.
That is interesting that you chose this route from La Réunition to India
Welcome to vishwa guru INDIA ,
M PROUD 2 BE AN INDIAN💘💗💓💞
nice to see a Canadian designed aircraft flying in that part of the world.
I like all the videos because they are truthful. You criticize show shortcomings, but also praise when its due.
My faves are:
1. Air Peace
2. Greenland
3. Greenland delivery
Merry Christmas!🎄🎁
Josh the cheek of them people that questioned your knowledge about the worlds longest A220 flight. You don't disagree with someone who is simply the best at his game.love your videos and all things Aviation..
I love your videos about exotic destinations. I live in the States, and it's really nice to see all the other beautiful places on the planet. And I also love the fact that you are so polite to everyone. It's very refreshing.
Really appreciate josh about it
1.oman air
2.greenland
3.air peace aka air drama
I don't know why your videos were recommended to me, especially since I hate flying. LOL My sister calls me a white-knuckle flyer and gave me a Xanax last time we flew from Texas to Florida in 2018. But I kind of got addicted to your videos and have binge watched many of them. I still feel queasy when your flights take off, and feel immense relief when your planes touch down....not as bad as when I have actually flown...but the anxiety is still there. I think you're quite brave to fly as much as you. I couldn’t do it even if someone paid me. Lol. I think my favorite video so far was your Greenland adventure. And then being able to fly with their crew in their new airliner to Greenland. It looked like a lot of fun. Merry Christmas and happy flying in 2023!
Stunning views. I agree with your assessment of Chennai Airport. Been flying there for a while and the airport looks pretty dated
First Greenland vid was my favourite too, then Air Austral, and the one in Africa when you met the other dude and went to see the old 707
ATR for short, A220 for medium distance and 321XLR for long distance is the great combo for a smart new airline that doesn't run for 15-hour flights nowadays
Hi, I m an Estonian plane spotter and I love your videos. I hope you are having a good day. Greeting from Estonia! :)
1. Air Greenland flight.
2. Air Greenland Delivery fight.
3. Air Greenland flight Nuuk to Keflavik.
Traveling without entertainment on your phone or iPad and not always traveling with headsets is risky. I always do. You never know if the plane’s systems will work.
Top 3 would be the below for sure,
1 The Crazy Mission to Greenland
2 The Greenland Delivery Flight
3 SQ Burger Serving Flight
Always good to get a Josh video! Cheers 🍻
New to your channel and have been binge watching for days now. Really enjoying the world from your eyes!!!
LAST COMMENT, I SWEAR, I AM REALLY TRAVELING NEXT YEAR, U MAKE ME REALIZE, THAT IF U STEP OFF THE BEATEN TRACK LIKE NOT ALWAYS GOING THE STANDARD AIRLINES, U CAN REALLY HAVE FUN!!!!!!
I have flown the Cape Town to London flight 12 times without in flight entertainment. The only being music on SAA and BA in the 1990s Always took magazines and a paperback. Also flew from Pensacola to New York ( 727) , then 8 hours later 707 to Johannesburg, and then to Cape Town.... Only entanglement a paper back in 1975
nice one Josh "Superbbbb" as the French would say. Your videos are great to watch. Between you and your good aircraft geek friend Noel Philips I keep myself entertained. Looking forward to another great video
A220 is a lovely aircraft and thank you for making this wonderful vlog.. I wish the aircraft had personal entertainment in the seat or hand our I pads for the business class passengers..