SAA is back! (amazing A330 flight)

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  • Опубликовано: 12 янв 2025

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  • @kobusvanstaden3747
    @kobusvanstaden3747 8 месяцев назад +92

    The service and smiles were not just for the camera. SAA staff are always like that. Nothing is ever too much for them

  • @zannehorrell
    @zannehorrell 8 месяцев назад +46

    If it’s SAA of course it’s stunning!

  • @SheldonBotha-er6ec
    @SheldonBotha-er6ec 7 месяцев назад +27

    I flew the SAA A330 between Cape Town and São Paulo in November 2023 - the service from the cabin crew was outstanding! South African hospitality at its best. They are true ambassadors of our country. Keep it up SAA! 🇿🇦 Thank you for taking us along with you on this and the JNB-PER journey, Gabe. Great to see the behind-the-scenes of the airline. 👌🏼

  • @slc4603
    @slc4603 8 месяцев назад +62

    Hi Gabe. As a capetownian I say for all us avgeeks down here thanks so much for your behind the scenes views of saa. It's not everyday that we get to see our city from the sky and it's even rarer to see the cockpits of our planes and to hear our unique accents on atc.

    • @AyaMpolweni
      @AyaMpolweni 8 месяцев назад +2

      As a Cape Townian Avgeek ,Im here for the support

    • @DouglasDC10.30
      @DouglasDC10.30 7 месяцев назад

      I’m surprised so many South Africans are in this comment section with all the load shedding they have. 💀🤣

  • @mars_rsa1161
    @mars_rsa1161 7 месяцев назад +26

    In terms of hospitality no one beats SAA!

  • @lwandosakati182
    @lwandosakati182 8 месяцев назад +13

    So proud of my country 🇿🇦❤️

  • @chriscoles195
    @chriscoles195 8 месяцев назад +33

    I grew up in Stellenbosch (just outside Cape Town) and did a PPL from Fisantekraal, frequently doing touch and go's at Cape Town. I left in 2018 to move to the UK to pursue a career flying and I'm now flying the airbus over here for a UK carrier. In all honesty though, the 15-year-old in me watches this with such a smile; the scenery, accents, ATC, the crew... it is all so brilliant. So much nostalgia seeing these great ladies and gentlemen flying the flag! keep up the great work - more SAA features please!

    • @richardhingston6073
      @richardhingston6073 8 месяцев назад +1

      I was at Morningstar, now at Bristol Ground School doing ATPLs. UK citizen but hope we can fly in Africa one day.

    • @corneliusngoetsana4918
      @corneliusngoetsana4918 7 месяцев назад

      love it

    • @hlumemtonga8528
      @hlumemtonga8528 7 месяцев назад

      Hey , Chris. South Africa is proud of you, Buddy! We are super proud!

    • @horstmuller7512
      @horstmuller7512 6 месяцев назад

      Astonishing.
      Most of the time Cape Town is without electricity.
      How do the new-called "natives" manage to keep the airfield running if they can't do it with the city?

    • @richardhingston6073
      @richardhingston6073 6 месяцев назад

      @@horstmuller7512 hospitals, police stations and airport areas are free from power cuts.

  • @MatebaneWilly
    @MatebaneWilly 8 месяцев назад +21

    Thanks alot for showcasing our NATIONAL AIRLINE proudly South african🇿🇦

  • @cynsab9789
    @cynsab9789 8 месяцев назад +12

    Flown on SAA many times and even in economy there is always good food service - actually the best in the business. So happy to see them back in business.

  • @kobusvanstaden3747
    @kobusvanstaden3747 8 месяцев назад +18

    SAA cuisine and wine selection have always been top notch ❤

  • @AyaMpolweni
    @AyaMpolweni 8 месяцев назад +7

    I a South African living in Hong Kong,i love both SAA videos , can't wait for London and New York Return

  • @TaylenIsInsane
    @TaylenIsInsane 7 месяцев назад +9

    Going to South Africa and not having wine is actually crazy! Most of the best wines I've ever had came from South Africa. I've even went twice from London To Johannesburg and Cape Town just for their wine festivals.

  • @Hamzahharoon
    @Hamzahharoon 8 месяцев назад +32

    I'm confused, this channel should have more subscribers, all other avchannels mostly do reviews only but this here is high quality, from cockpits to behind the scenes to special flight days it has it all, heck it has the best aviation app as well lol. Even the video production, from the video editing itself to the thumbnail and caption. Truly amazing.

  • @seanwilson6729
    @seanwilson6729 8 месяцев назад +8

    Love your videos. The last time I flew SAA was in 2019, with my parents, to go to my aunt's memorial. Mom just lost her dear sister. SAA didn't know this but we were treated so kindly that it was as if they knew. SAA is awesome. From check-in to arrival, we were in good hands and cared for.

  • @nyiko24
    @nyiko24 8 месяцев назад +10

    Wow, the air host gentleman serving you has been with SAA for donkey years. Still showing the same energy!

  • @ChifundoKadula
    @ChifundoKadula 7 месяцев назад +2

    SAA is back. Thanks for the beautiful commentary. Anything positive about South Africa, I love it 🙏🙏

  • @sangiwemrubatajensen
    @sangiwemrubatajensen 7 месяцев назад +3

    This is so beautiful to watch! I am flight attendant based in USA, growing up it was always my dream to work for SAA. Hopefully the route from the US to SA will be back one of these days ❤️

  • @anthonyevans6796
    @anthonyevans6796 8 месяцев назад +12

    The A330 really is a very fine plane

  • @SizweMajola
    @SizweMajola 7 месяцев назад +1

    What a fresh take on this iconic carrier . . . such nice positivity, we could all learn a thing or two from this grootman!

  • @kwluth
    @kwluth 8 месяцев назад +2

    It's just ever so lekker to hear that SA accent by ATC and the others. Cool flight, cool video!!

  • @henrydenner5448
    @henrydenner5448 8 месяцев назад +3

    I am so happy to see your good reviews of South African! ❤❤❤❤

  • @molefejappie3284
    @molefejappie3284 7 месяцев назад +2

    Whoaw!!! What a wonderful flight on A330, S.A.A. I enjoyed watching it. Please bring us more.

  • @Mankind0112
    @Mankind0112 7 месяцев назад +3

    Congrats 🥂 for 200k subs. Thank you for flying with SAA, noticing the excellent service from the cabin crew

  • @johanvandyk
    @johanvandyk 7 месяцев назад +3

    SAA is always top notch!! ❤

  • @thabobrian6134
    @thabobrian6134 8 месяцев назад +3

    Please continue to make more of these videos on SAA specifically...this is great stuff ❤

  • @siya.abc123
    @siya.abc123 7 месяцев назад +3

    Thanks man, I've already seen your JHB to Perth video and it was phenomenal.
    We're going to the polls in a few days, we hope we don't descent to darker times as a country. Especially with so many interested "foreign" parties.

  • @Isaac-hr9fv
    @Isaac-hr9fv 8 месяцев назад +6

    That ramp view is insane!
    Great video!

  • @Kai-NikolausSchmitt-u4y
    @Kai-NikolausSchmitt-u4y 8 месяцев назад +1

    Remember in the mid. 9O.i flew many times when Capetown had only stairs positions ad the 747 super B flew that routing.. Thanks gabe

  • @lebomathatho6633
    @lebomathatho6633 8 месяцев назад +2

    Just finished watching your video on SA to Perth now your videos are so addictive ❤

  • @gunvaldsandhaland7757
    @gunvaldsandhaland7757 8 месяцев назад +3

    The Cabin Looking The Same As SAS And Qantas.What A Great Video

  • @mwroysan
    @mwroysan 8 месяцев назад +12

    I hope that SAA can return to its former glory. They seem like they're on the right track👍🏻

    • @c-teamtrading9690
      @c-teamtrading9690 8 месяцев назад

      Really? Are you serious as a South African after all the massive corruption by the ANC in SAA🤦‍♂🤦‍♂🤦‍♂🤦‍♂🤦‍♂🤦‍♂

  • @avuazahc1966
    @avuazahc1966 7 месяцев назад +1

    Wooooooooow what a reception from the staff even the crew

  • @markfortuin7111
    @markfortuin7111 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great trip review. Happy to see SAA back in business.

  • @TeacherJohann
    @TeacherJohann 6 месяцев назад +2

    SAA is making a come back WOOHOO!

  • @u_Luyolo
    @u_Luyolo 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for these videos. I have so much hope in the SAA. May they fly high 💪🏾

  • @salt669
    @salt669 8 месяцев назад +1

    Flew this route. many times in the early Seventies, had steak and egg on the early morning flights, many thanks for the memory recall.

  • @steveyoung6439
    @steveyoung6439 7 месяцев назад

    Your videos make it seem like all is right with the world as you fly around and it is a welcome relief for a little while each Friday. Thanks for the interesting videos.

  • @muhammadnimji4626
    @muhammadnimji4626 8 месяцев назад +2

    Great stuff, Gabriel! The mighty "SpringBok" rises once again! Thank you!

  • @nokomokwele6205
    @nokomokwele6205 8 месяцев назад +1

    So glad our national airline is back in business. Good services as always

  • @hlumemtonga8528
    @hlumemtonga8528 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for the SAA content. We are spoilt! Thank you

  • @wianmostert8616
    @wianmostert8616 8 месяцев назад +34

    GIVE THIS MAN CITIZENSHIP !!! 🇿🇦🇿🇦

  • @Mshengu
    @Mshengu 8 месяцев назад

    Beautiful, bloody beautiful. SAA keep us proud.

  • @maureengarrine4682
    @maureengarrine4682 6 месяцев назад +3

    Welcome back SAA my best airline. Proudly South African❤😂

  • @v2plus10_
    @v2plus10_ 8 месяцев назад +3

    You are the best airline reviewer hands down Gabe. 👏

    • @Flightradar24DotCom
      @Flightradar24DotCom  8 месяцев назад +1

      Wow, thanks!

    • @jefterarruda
      @jefterarruda 7 месяцев назад

      ​​@@Flightradar24DotCom Hi Gabriel, name song 14:33 please.

    • @jefterarruda
      @jefterarruda 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@Flightradar24DotCom Hi Gabriel, name song 14:33 please, hugs from brazil.

  • @martynbragg2286
    @martynbragg2286 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great video and appears to be a wonderful airline with genuinely nice crews.

  • @CPT_Aviation
    @CPT_Aviation 8 месяцев назад +11

    Oh yes, another SAA video 🥳 Love from a South African Avgeek ❤

  • @AviatorTom_
    @AviatorTom_ 8 месяцев назад +5

    Another SAA, LOVE IT! ❤

  • @Bhadkhurlfriend
    @Bhadkhurlfriend 7 месяцев назад

    I'm so glad to see SAA back. I can't wait for more of the pre-covid routes to be opened up again, always a treat to fly with our national carrier 🇿🇦🥹

  • @071949
    @071949 8 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Gabe, This was another very enjoyable video. I spend most of my time within 5 miles of home, so it is gr8 to see the world beyond Cleveland and Parma, Ohio...RogerC 5/17/24

  • @sainaidoo5702
    @sainaidoo5702 8 месяцев назад

    I miss flying that beauty. Thanks for an awesome, professional review.

  • @ethanbates8753
    @ethanbates8753 8 месяцев назад +5

    Any cheeky a350 content coming up? Like the polar route one…? That was interesting

  • @larou14
    @larou14 8 месяцев назад

    Salut Gabe, thank you very much for this flight.
    Merci beaucoup pour ce merveilleux vol, tu rends un vol fort intéressant et c'est très très apprécié. Merci !

  • @teddeymuthoka6456
    @teddeymuthoka6456 8 месяцев назад +1

    I must say, the vlog music on FlightRadar's videos are super awesome!

  • @SKYCLIPPER
    @SKYCLIPPER 29 дней назад

    I love that livery of South African specially the sunset on top I even start hearing a Heavy K or Sun El Musician song when I see one

  • @darrylcraig1631
    @darrylcraig1631 8 месяцев назад +2

    SAA is great - great work nice views FR24- I still think you should paint Airbus and Boeing planes according to their size 😇I could swear the other day I was looking at an A330 and a 737Max and they were both the same size. That said, FR24 is one of my favourite sites 👍

  • @deepalperera4592
    @deepalperera4592 8 месяцев назад +1

    great production. Top class

  • @soranogaruda
    @soranogaruda 7 месяцев назад +2

    Lovely SA

  • @calatoriacuthomas_official
    @calatoriacuthomas_official 8 месяцев назад +3

    Respect for aviation✌️✈️

  • @johnlester5352
    @johnlester5352 8 месяцев назад

    As always, a great video. On my 32" monitor it is like being in the cockpit with you. I look forward to Friday with you.

  • @dewaldj
    @dewaldj 8 месяцев назад

    ah my home town airport cape town. love this place

  • @onemoreplane
    @onemoreplane 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great seeing Proflight Zambia 9J-PZA featuring! Representing my country 😅🎉

  • @Cine_Mech
    @Cine_Mech 7 месяцев назад

    Awesome meeting you Gabe. Love the review.

  • @prakashnarismulu3332
    @prakashnarismulu3332 8 месяцев назад +2

    A330 flies to Accra and Lagos as well

  • @selbybopape23
    @selbybopape23 7 месяцев назад

    I always have the Anura Chardonnay in SAA flights everytime...

  • @os4908
    @os4908 8 месяцев назад +2

    ❤Thanks again

  • @Dirt_Breaker
    @Dirt_Breaker 8 месяцев назад

    As a rampy, it’s surprising that a lot of the bigger bypass engines are quieter (at idle) than the smaller ones like that of 737’s, F70, E190, etc.

  • @taxxc8461
    @taxxc8461 7 месяцев назад

    Beautiful Iron Bird ❤❤❤❤ live it. Amazing video. Thank you 🙏🏾

  • @SouthTechReviews
    @SouthTechReviews 7 месяцев назад

    Great content , I've been enjoying myself so much.

  • @Jollie-x9e
    @Jollie-x9e 3 месяца назад

    Greetings from Cape Town.

  • @gorannilsson8319
    @gorannilsson8319 7 месяцев назад

    Nice video. Tack

  • @michaelrabie1833
    @michaelrabie1833 День назад

    Nice landing Captain! 😁

  • @neilgandhi5565
    @neilgandhi5565 8 месяцев назад

    Another great vlog Gabriel wish I could be in a vlog Ona a rare aircraft flight but probably is pretty impossible and also need to fastrack a new passport but wud do if possible but once again coool vlog 😊😊😊

  • @JoannaNoelle-se3sq
    @JoannaNoelle-se3sq 8 месяцев назад

    Crew is quite charming

  • @leannehvistendahl6889
    @leannehvistendahl6889 7 месяцев назад

    Stunning vid!

  • @hanostrydom3859
    @hanostrydom3859 7 месяцев назад +4

    Hey, I just want to say thanks for making the video, but you called my dad “The first officer”, he is not a first officer he is a Senior Captain. The man that was in the Captain seat was doing his first solo flight of the A330 and my dad had to monitor him, because my dad had more experience than him. So I just thought to point that out. Anyway thanks 😊

    • @Flightradar24DotCom
      @Flightradar24DotCom  7 месяцев назад +2

      Since he didn't want to be shown at all or identified in any way there's no need to identify him by his correct position and title - in fact it makes sense not to! Had he been in the video of course that would have been pointed out.

    • @Foxez13
      @Foxez13 7 месяцев назад

      Solo flight?

    • @hanostrydom3859
      @hanostrydom3859 7 месяцев назад

      @@Foxez13 Yes, “Solo Flight”, the term commonly used when a person does their first flight of an airplane, but alone. However in SAA, the term is used when a pilot does his conversion on an new airplane, with someone monitoring them, just in case.

    • @hlumemtonga8528
      @hlumemtonga8528 7 месяцев назад +1

      Tell your dad we are proud of him as a country, and we appreciate his service.

    • @Foxez13
      @Foxez13 7 месяцев назад

      ​@hanostrydom3859 still not a solo flight. Ask your dad.

  • @AyaMpolweni
    @AyaMpolweni 8 месяцев назад

    MR FLIGHTRADAR -Please do SAO PAULA as well ,I LOVE Your Videos

  • @MileHighFlyer
    @MileHighFlyer 8 месяцев назад

    Epic video! Love to try SAA...✈️✈️✈️

  • @lazarosengo8342
    @lazarosengo8342 7 месяцев назад +2

    I agree with ppl on the comments, flying around the South of Africa should be more frequent (I meant do videos like this) we are tired of seen flying around US Europe Asia, Africa needs to be more explored by Aviation RUclips.

    • @Flightradar24DotCom
      @Flightradar24DotCom  7 месяцев назад +1

      Agree!

    • @lazarosengo8342
      @lazarosengo8342 7 месяцев назад

      @@Flightradar24DotCom by the way I live at Mozambique neighbor country of SA. You should try to Flight LAM I can help you with them

  • @JenniferinIllinois
    @JenniferinIllinois 8 месяцев назад

    Gabe's got a hi-viz vest on. Cool stuff coming! 😁

  • @Suursaadik
    @Suursaadik 8 месяцев назад +1

    Nice video! 👍

  • @lungiphungula9048
    @lungiphungula9048 5 месяцев назад +1

    I enjoy yo videos❤❤❤

  • @MichaelPatterton
    @MichaelPatterton 7 месяцев назад

    What a nice review

  • @MaxHedroom
    @MaxHedroom 8 месяцев назад

    Great vid thanks for this 🙏🏼

  • @IanHannah-cn8pm
    @IanHannah-cn8pm 8 месяцев назад +1

    A330/A350 far superior aircraft to the 787 Dreamliner especially on long haul in my opinion. At least, with Airbus you don't have the cabin crew deciding for you when to blank out the windows as they doe on the Boeing 787. It's my money, I'll decide that thank you very much !

  • @atuhaisederrick
    @atuhaisederrick 8 месяцев назад

    Hey Gabe, great video as always maybe consider Uganda airlines sometime in the future 🙃

  • @williamfraser27
    @williamfraser27 8 месяцев назад

    Saw that one Perth

  • @Osaruge
    @Osaruge 8 месяцев назад +2

    Gud afternoon everyone from malpeensa airport milano

  • @ahmedwadee21
    @ahmedwadee21 8 месяцев назад

    hi Gabe. please do a flysafair flight on a 737 800

  • @alexandrenazario7857
    @alexandrenazario7857 8 месяцев назад

    This flight already exists with Qantas airlines, and I've been on this truly sensational trip.

    • @Flightradar24DotCom
      @Flightradar24DotCom  8 месяцев назад +1

      Qantas does not currently fly this route.

    • @alexandrenazario7857
      @alexandrenazario7857 8 месяцев назад

      @@Flightradar24DotCom Ohhh my friend, I'm sorry I spelled it wrong, it's a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney. Thanks for the correction. 👍🏾

  • @wirkarens2
    @wirkarens2 2 месяца назад

    I remembered flying South African Airways in 2017 JFK to JNB before it was not doing this route due to financial issues. It was a nice flight and the crew was friendly. I am finally going back to Southern Africa in September 2025. Sadly they are not flying from JFK now. I may use them for JNB to CPT. I found your channel today. How much did you pay for a one way ticket in business Class? Loved your video. ❤❤❤❤

    • @ulfulf7563
      @ulfulf7563 День назад

      Probably a free ride to make a nice propaganda video.

  • @hugofourie7966
    @hugofourie7966 Месяц назад

    Thank you for your lovely comments on my country's flag carrier!

  • @blessedblessor23
    @blessedblessor23 7 месяцев назад

    I miss SAA JNB-JFK route. Great food and people ❤

  • @user-xw9fl7ho4b
    @user-xw9fl7ho4b 3 месяца назад

    Please resume flight between Johannesburg to Bombay

  • @gelopza
    @gelopza 7 месяцев назад

    wow! just blank the FO for the whole video!

  • @jacoct35
    @jacoct35 8 месяцев назад

    Wow you are treating us with the SAA content

  • @willycool123
    @willycool123 8 месяцев назад

    Love the video Gabe! I’m wondering if you would ever be granted cockpit access in the Us or Eu? It seems like the security requirements might be different from country to country. Is that correct?

    • @Flightradar24DotCom
      @Flightradar24DotCom  8 месяцев назад +1

      Yes, that's particularly the case with the US where it is flat-out impossible. Also the UK. Few other places that I know of have definitive national or regional rules about it - it's just up to the airlines. The EU has no such rules (I've done a number of EU airlines). Thanks for the support!

  • @dannieduplessis2432
    @dannieduplessis2432 6 дней назад

    I have got to fly this airline !!!!!!!!!!

  • @Vicvic51
    @Vicvic51 18 дней назад

    I want to travel to cape town from JHB , business class

  • @wandiletembe
    @wandiletembe 3 дня назад

    Lovely 🇿🇦

  • @williambrinkman2937
    @williambrinkman2937 8 месяцев назад

    Very cool thanks 21:19