I'm almost tearing up with that music and those incredible inflight views. With Aussie borders closed for so long it really bring home how sad the whole lockdown has been. Fingers crossed things are improving, though, and borders will open up next year. Thanks Paul!
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
Hey mate, I know what you mean. I had flights booked to NZ for later in the month so I was hoping to once again similar views. :(
@DennisBunnikTravels
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for reuploading this one - those views were simply stunning and well worth another look. And that wing tip!!!!! Also a great reminder of what flying once was and hopefully soon will be again!
@jimwilkins7209
3 жыл бұрын
Finally, a reviewer who devotes some time to the critical subject of foot space in the flat bed position!
@melb2254
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful production Paul. I remember when this was first uploaded and you've only improved it. It's a nice reminder of better times while the east coast of Australia has gone into lockdown.
@grooveyman
3 жыл бұрын
Watched this in the previous version. One of my favourite videos out of your extensive library. Thank you again Mr Stewart.
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@staralliancefan1245
3 жыл бұрын
Great video Paul! I miss your commentary but I understand it's older footage. Wonderful views!
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@IEXECUTIVE
3 жыл бұрын
What is the length of the seat in the fully flatbed mode?
@airlineshow
3 жыл бұрын
Hope ur well Paul..was fantastic to re-watch this in 4K... spectacular footage..!.. strongly recommend viewers to set their quality to 4K..
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate! Hope you’re well!
@brandonchenault2951
3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely NEVER get tired of your videos Paul! Amazing scenes and witty commentary remind me why I love to travel. Thanks for keeping the dream alive, mate!
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Brandon!
@nickbayer7847
3 жыл бұрын
Nice change of pace with just the soundscape and caption 👌👌👌
@janetbruce2430
3 жыл бұрын
Great to be in the air again! ... some nice engine spooling up audio with take off from Hong Kong, some spectacular sunset and then sunrise colours , visuals of mouth watering desserts (1st, 2nd and 3rd's!) and then a great descent into beautiful New Zealand. Thanks again Paul.
@Schneebergze
3 жыл бұрын
No talking is great! Leaves more space for the nice pics
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate, although I'd argue that the voice over allows you to enjoy the views rather than have to quickly read the text and then check out the views? :)
@irishinusa1615
3 жыл бұрын
👋 👋 👋 Paul, enjoyed watching. Relaxing. I flew extensively for my business. Now all gone. Cant get enough flight vlogs lol.
@melissanoonan3301
3 жыл бұрын
Stunning video - seems like worlds away...such a very different time we live in, thanks Paul.
@ryanessex7978
3 жыл бұрын
Those two sunrise shots were worth the price of admission on their own.
@davefrommelbourne1237
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Paul. The Kowloon Station check in is so convenient. I’ve used it every time.
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
It really is!
@Sanznachito
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful to see you enjoy pre pandemic flying…. Cathay delivering on point 🤩
@Zenoman1234
2 жыл бұрын
This was beautiful! Keep up the great work!!!
@thecornells7430
3 жыл бұрын
Great video as ever, a super style. Many thanks from the UK. Can't wait to get back on a flight to Australia.
@ceebee6465
3 жыл бұрын
Well that was a fantastic video, worth watching just for the wonderful scenery and fantastic sunrise let along the airplane review! The music added to the atmospheric quality of the viewing.
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers! I agree - the window views on this flight were some of the best I have ever experienced which was one reason why I wanted to re-edit and launch in 4K. :)
@philcool1968
2 жыл бұрын
Nice. Love the Qantas label from your bag poking out.
@emilykosoff6577
3 жыл бұрын
So good to have you pop up on my feed. I hope your doing well with everything. Loved the video and the music.
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Emily! I'm well hiding from covid over in WA!
@rachelehrenberg9231
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic camera work. Catching the engine in the morning sunrise was brilliant.
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@rachelehrenberg9231
3 жыл бұрын
@@PaulStewartAviation Mate. Made my evening here in New York. Between Covid and the political situation in Hong Kong (my Hong Kong born husband and son until recently called home) not sure if I will ever ride with CX again.
@Roadcalldude
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting Paul. Sure hope this Covid thing goes away soon so we can see more. Really hope to visit your neck of the Earth someday in the future when things open up. Cheers!!
@TripReportaviation
Жыл бұрын
They have a very impressive business class product even back in 2016. It's nice to have a window inside the loo
@josephdonoway
2 жыл бұрын
Man missed flying, the last time I fly Cathay Pacific was me and my family transiting Hong Kong from the Philippines to Auckland and that was in January 2018. Good times
@LeanderTravels
3 жыл бұрын
I like these business class seats, they give you a bit more privacy than other airlines’ business class seats. Nice video, I’d love to be on a Cathay flight some day!
@deanechalmers6182
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Paul, great shots of the scenery and that magnificent wing and engine. Watching your videos makes me miss overseas travel so much......Cheers Paul. 👍🛫🛬
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@bryanjeske6856
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent review of the very comfortable flight !!! Wow , such a big smorgasbord of delicacies served !!!
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Bryan
@OhHeyItsShan
3 жыл бұрын
When I saw this I was like .. what?!!! You managed to sneak out and fly somewhere? Hehe... anyway it's fine to watch these over again and reminisce about a time when things were normal. I know what you mean about crew being hit or miss. I felt that when I flew CX from Hong Kong to Los Angeles. When I did Singapore to Los Angeles in Singapore Airlines, the crew were nothing but fantastic. As my girlfriend and I sat watching movies whilst everyone else slept, this one FA kept sneaking us chocolate bars and fruit and topped it off with some instant noodles. This was in addition to the 3 inflight meals. I never walked off an aircraft feeling so full. Great service! They also took the time to talk to us and get to know us in between all the running around, which felt nice. Always love to see your videos! Thanks for the video Paul and greetings from Sri Lanka.
@JBAviation
3 жыл бұрын
Well Done Paul! Ah the good old days before Covid wish It was still the same
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
It's true - I'll never complain about a customs queue ever again... well... :D
@heathertruskinger6214
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely happier times. I was tricked for a minute....I thought you had managed to "magically" whisk your way overseas !😜
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
haha I wish Heather :)
@azzeea2949
3 жыл бұрын
How clean and shiny is that engine housing and wing tip. Amazing and loved the window views!
@fatbudgiekillen8997
3 жыл бұрын
Always a good review , whether talking or sub titles , thanks Paul.
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍Cheers my friend
@justinrboehm
3 жыл бұрын
Really need this today. Can't wait to get back on a plane!
@barcafan9025
2 жыл бұрын
Hey! I don't know if you are even going to see this comment, but that was a great video! Thank you. By the way, there is a simple way to skip the advertising during whatever you choose to watch on the flight. All you have to do is use the video progress bar on the bottom, like on youtube, to skip past the ads. I figured this out on my own a350 flight.
@adhilarshath2111
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful videos 📸 with awesome zooming in engine during sunrise looks stunning 😍
@elvischan8828
3 жыл бұрын
Oh my ! Full of memories ❤️
@jamessmith6402
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fabulous video 👍 thanks Paul
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers James
@Bad_Karma1968
3 жыл бұрын
Paul superb vlog as always What did they claim you copy wrote ? The trip or your own face ? Paul vlogs are always so well done
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
The music
@Bad_Karma1968
3 жыл бұрын
@@PaulStewartAviation I disagree I think someone was jealous of your success
@tomiszati9479
3 жыл бұрын
Stunning video, by the way. ☺
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@tavita8699
3 жыл бұрын
So strange not hearing you doing a commentary Paul. I have to say I much enjoyed it when you comentated. Beautiful aircraft with a very comfortable business class Catering on CX is well lets say passable. Being an Asian carrier and a well recognised one you think there would be at least an all Asian menu Never the less I would gladly fly CX Great vlog once again P.S.My birth country shore did put on a spectacular show from the air
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers
@ryanessex7978
3 жыл бұрын
Just finished watching it. That bit where you said about talking in your videos. I did miss your witt and tongue in cheek jokes about our Yankee friends 😂 Stay safe Mr Air Vent
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
haha
@p0igi0vc
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Outstanding sceneries ❤
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it :)
@REMYDANN
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful Sky views
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers
@chakhangtseung7802
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul Lovely video It is my first time flying business class from Melbourne soon. Is there any lounge I can access in Melbourne if I am only normal Qantas frequent flyer ?
@syc9675
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video Paul. I noticed that you previously had a video on A Cathay pacific trip from Hk to AKL that has Good music. I still think Cathay Pacific product is heaps better than Air New Zealand.
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate. I think Cathay have better seats but Air NZ have consistently better service. :)
@kenody514
3 жыл бұрын
Great work Paul. It is sad to realise that CX is no longer my preferred carrier for my Auckland to Hong Kong route. They really need to bring back the CX service standard. I would just stick with AirNZ, even with the dated business class. I wish we can have the TransTasman bubble reopened soon. Stay safe.
@maureen8966
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul thanks for video yes I've had some crew like that some are very friendly others are a bit not so friendly sometimes it makes you feel uncomfortable. Anyway I don't let it worry me.
@sainnt
3 жыл бұрын
I don't know about anyone else, but I quite enjoy Paul's narrations. Voice instead of captions please!!
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear. Normal narrating will return in 2 weeks :)
@WRic86
2 жыл бұрын
the views were fantastic
@ianchee1230
3 жыл бұрын
l like your channel. This is ag great video. l am come from Asia Country. l like to the see the aircraft in the airport.
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@davidcartwright5591
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice indeed Paul . If only we could fly again without restrictions , I’m getting very desperate . BTW were there any air vents ? 😀.
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
haha you know it's old footage when I didn't specifically comment on the air vents. I actually think it didn't have any and I cooked!! cheers :)
@davidcartwright5591
3 жыл бұрын
@@PaulStewartAviation . Old footage or not , it was still great viewing . Hope all is well with you .
@ZapFlashD
3 жыл бұрын
I think all of us are itching to get back into the skies! I know I am! I haven't been on a plane since January 2018 and the only flights I've been on are between Mexico and Los Angeles. I'm dying to try a long haul flight!
@hamishmcdonald7275
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, that sense of what’s to come! You nail it every time. Sunrise. A350-1000. Olivia, please auction a trip to JFK or LHR with Paul! Opening bid 1.5M pts!
@hamishmcdonald7275
3 жыл бұрын
Here’s the plan - we both put 2M pts in, to fly with each other, Olivia, and Alan! Yeah, Olivia will auction it for 3M+ pts. What about loyalty and that dream you bring. The dream we both know!
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
haha
@pritamkoli
2 жыл бұрын
Five star coverage
@jamesjackman4638
3 жыл бұрын
Last time I flew on that route was in 1995 on a Cathay Pacific Airways Boeing 747-300 from Kai Tak to Auckland. Although that was in ecconomy class not business as it was a full flight.
@patu5798
Жыл бұрын
Just flew this the other day in business. Much nicer than on Swiss where we had older planes. I found the swiss business seat to be rather small and not as comfortable as Cathay. Cathay much quieter as well
@brendanrowell4977
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome love it
@aviator7202
2 жыл бұрын
What was the background music name on the old video, really enjoyed listening to it :D
@Noaddedsalt01
3 жыл бұрын
the approach into auckland has changed a bit mainly after the turn so many more buildings, also so many aircraft at the airport than you see today (767 in the hangar and the dhl 757)
@rajnirvan3336
3 жыл бұрын
Love to visit New Zealand sometime. Also fly on A350
@IScreamer
3 жыл бұрын
Beautifully produced video. Thank you! I see you mentioned that the "bed was made". Did you mean that the FA did that for you? I've flown long haul business class (YVR-HKG) with Cathay many times, including their A350-900 and the FAs have never made up the bed. Nor have I seen them doing it for any other passengers. Just curious. And I agree with you on the ridiculously long adverts before watching any video on the IFE. They're almost insufferable, especially so because they are invariably the same advert each time.
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry yeah I made the bed. I realised after that my wording was confusing.
@salochnakanta8797
3 жыл бұрын
I like this video
@ggang22
2 жыл бұрын
is the blanket warm enough? coz the inflight temperature tend to be really low
@kiwitrains
3 жыл бұрын
Smashing how long was the flight 👍👍🇦🇺
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
11ish hours from memory :)
@jasperkelly181
3 жыл бұрын
Paul you should fly to Norfolk Island once the lockdown ends in Sydney
@jasperkelly181
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul for the hart
@kangaroo505
3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant!
@bobm2331
3 жыл бұрын
Fasinating video. $ cost of ticket? Guess you had a lot of points!
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Bob, yeh this was booked with points.
@danielh58
3 жыл бұрын
I miss Cathay Pacific so much 😭 btw they have just announced their new A321neo!
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I can't wait to check out their A321NEO :)
@jasongarufi8187
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, missed your voice, sorry that you had to re upload the vlog New Zealand always looks beautiful
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Jason
@bigbobs8228
3 жыл бұрын
Good God how I miss flying!
@ivanblakely903
3 жыл бұрын
Agree the zodiac business seat is good, but I find the angle of the pop-up armrest on aisle side very strange, and using it puts your arm where it can be bumped. Mind you I would suffer that right now for a long haul on CP to somewhere exotic. Is the music around the 8min mark same as in an airline ad? Seems very familiar.
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
I too would tolerate a 60 minute customs queue at LHR just to get back in the air. Nah not the airline music. I've used it in other videos, though.
@sneakyviper1354
3 жыл бұрын
Paul can u ever make a visit to Perth coz I live in Perth and I’ve seen you have never came to Perth before it will be a good video hopefully I can see u one day
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
I'm literally in Perth now. ;) Fokker and A320 vlogs coming soon ;)
@sneakyviper1354
3 жыл бұрын
@@PaulStewartAviation ok thx man can’t wait for those vlogs when are u leaving Perth if u know
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
@@sneakyviper1354 not sure when I'm leaving and it all depends on what's happening with Covid at home (NSW)
@sneakyviper1354
3 жыл бұрын
@@PaulStewartAviation ok thx yeah COVID is really bad in Sydney right now hopefully I can see u in these days that ur in Perth
@robloxgamesarsenalelevator8386
3 жыл бұрын
Oh ok i didn't know the music was copyright paul. I'm been to auckland before.
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
No worries. Auckland is great :)
@robloxgamesarsenalelevator8386
3 жыл бұрын
@@PaulStewartAviation last year which month you went to auckland paul?
@james7149
3 жыл бұрын
A poignant reminder of a pre-Covid world. I can’t help think that human ingenuity created those remarkable flying machines, moreover, we’re still reminded by our place in nature when it comes to Covid-19...
@ryanessex7978
3 жыл бұрын
Man is it's own worst enemy.
@ewhxproduction2454
3 жыл бұрын
Oh this is re-upload I thought you went to hk during covid
@francoisdutoit4975
3 жыл бұрын
We were so wild back in 2016...
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
haha I know right. I could stay out until 2am but now by 11pm I'm looking forward to bed... #sad
@robyoungquist5803
3 жыл бұрын
I must admit, I go weak at the knees for a guy who fancies a bit of the effervescent grape juice and three desserts 😋. Have you a favourite bubbly? Mine is Veuve Clicquot as first choice and Taittinger Rose as a second runner up. 🥂
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
I’ll even take Grant burge sparkling if it means I’m flying. 🥳
@amirulmukminin2710
3 жыл бұрын
5:28 in case the bird lurking into the toilet🤣
@theflyer1
3 жыл бұрын
Nice video as always,,,but the music was a bit too much sorry,..i like hearing all the real sounds of flying, but great content still.
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
Fair comment. Normal service returns in a few weeks when I'll be flying and vlogging again. :)
@awaruaspirit8527
3 жыл бұрын
For a new A350 that upholstery looked a bit worn (looked like the footwell upholstery had "pulled" in a few places). Also CXs service even pre Covid was a bit hit and miss. They definitely have a newer, better seat that Air NZ but Air NZs soft product is miles ahead. Hopefully Air NZ will have used the travel hiatus to progress their J class refurb that was being worked on pre 2020.
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. NZ have better soft product and CX have better hard products. Those NZ seats are actually pretty bad 😬
@awaruaspirit8527
3 жыл бұрын
@@PaulStewartAviation Yup, they are bad but a product of Air NZ buddying up with Virgin Atlantic at that time (codeshares, similar vibe, f&b ). God only knows why they put those herringbone seats on their new 789s but given they are traditionally quite innovative elsewhere I remain optimistic they will progress their refurb of J class. They are still on schedule, I think, to commence taking 787-10s so we'll likely see their new product unveiled then. But to do a retro upgrade, volumes of travellers have to justify the splurge. NZ is not located in the middle east. And right now seat design isn't high on anyone's priority, I imagine.
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
@@awaruaspirit8527 yes!! The 789 was the chance to update to a decent J seat! They must have been the only airline left ordering the herringbone seats from whoever makes them!!!
@kenody514
3 жыл бұрын
@@awaruaspirit8527 spot on. There is almost nothing worth mentioning on the herringbone seats…god knows how and why Virgin and AirNZ can value this product so much. Thankfully they finally wake up knowing this is the wrong product.
@svenfrontin-rollet8469
3 жыл бұрын
Hong Kongers will always be welcome in NZ
@awaruaspirit8527
3 жыл бұрын
Indeed!!! Hong Kongers WILL always be welcome in NZ. CCP stooges can expect zero welcome.
@tomiszati9479
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that would have been my flight as well, in April 2020, to Thailand and back. 😢 😢 😢
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully things will be back to normal in a year or two. :)
@emercycrite
3 жыл бұрын
I actually much prefer reading about the different trip elements onscreen.
@ph89787
3 жыл бұрын
Take me back!Take me back!Take me back!Take me back!Take me back!Take me back!Take me back!Take me back!
@dondychristianto783
2 жыл бұрын
i like the old version backsound
@PaulStewartAviation
2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately it was copyrighted
@larrydamelio3975
3 жыл бұрын
OK, what the heck, where are you? You are the most important part of the video. Why are you absent? Well anyway, video showed amazing sites, but I can see that anywhere. Better that you are in the video with you amazing commentary.
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
No worries, this is older footage and things will return to normal later this month :)
@Marvelfanm1911
3 жыл бұрын
What was the other song you used in this video
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
They're from Epidemic Sound and called Drifting Apart, Concussion and Parallax. Cheers
@Marvelfanm1911
3 жыл бұрын
No i mean the original song that you used when you first posted the video in 2016
@PaulStewartAviation
3 жыл бұрын
oh no idea sorry
@raymondchan5291
3 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know the name of the background music?
@mq46312
2 жыл бұрын
Man that dinner just looks like ordinary takeaway food.
@linfah6688
8 ай бұрын
That is a stupid toilet design. What if some pervert peeps in from outside ?
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