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Is SAUDIA better than EMIRATES?
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5 ай бұрынThe middle east is well known for their amazing airlines - but does Saudia Airlines have anything on Emirates first class? In this video I will review Saudia business class, emirates business class and emirates first class in the search to see if Air Saudia has the upper hand on Emirates airlines. Which is the better of these Middle East airlines?
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@chipeirachonks5963 5 ай бұрын
The wine segment that started with clear descriptions and turning into madness was just hilarious.
@anwargorham 5 ай бұрын
“It tastes yellow” 😂
@mohamedamine1624 5 ай бұрын
and we get DEEZ NUTS lmaooooo, keep doing that its so funny lolllll
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
I'll be honest here, Jack who edits y videos throws those in when applicable and it always makes me lauch
@jeffbrokenshire8932 5 ай бұрын
Sorry, my opinion is wrong to you. It is just my opinion, so if that is wrong with you, does that make you free to call me NUTS and be disrespectful?
@blakebarone1809 5 ай бұрын
@@KymIllmanhilarious
@mohamedamine1624 5 ай бұрын
Jack is an actual legend then 😂@@KymIllman
@f1nn_17 5 ай бұрын
@@jeffbrokenshire8932bro quit yapping
@fabiobenitezsilva9276 5 ай бұрын
Professional photographer ❌ Airlines Connoisseur ✅
@charlesjay8818 5 ай бұрын
Trust me..... Kym is NOT an airline connoisseur, he knows very little considering how much he travels for a living. Airline connoissers are Paul Lucas, Josh Cahill, Jeb Brooks, Noel Philips et al. He should stick to taking pictures
@ericst-louis8604 5 ай бұрын
I've been an F1 fan for over 60 years and, for me, it has always been about the solid data. Most F1 channels today seem more interested in click-bait drama, rather than that data. Your channel has become one of my must-watch go-to's for well-presented F1 data. Thanks for keeping it real, and yeah, stay passionate!
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
Good to hear. Please tell your friends
@ecyfoto 5 ай бұрын
Love your channel, Kym but try to avoid becoming a shill for these despotic middle eastern states. It’s enough that the F1 brain trust are whores for their sovereign fund money. They don’t need your help. Looking forward to the race in Oz.
@davidhaworth7152 5 ай бұрын
You know this isn’t Peter Windsors channel right?
@ericst-louis8604 5 ай бұрын
You know that success in F1 is more than about the automobile technology, right?@@davidhaworth7152
@utuberme1 5 ай бұрын
@@davidhaworth7152 who's that?
@dfekety 5 ай бұрын
Using a recording of your own performance, on the lounge's grand piano, as background music in the transition to the next scene is SUCH a power move. Hope you're enjoying your time at home base before heading to Melbourne!
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
nailed it
@TeunLos 5 ай бұрын
Yeah this guy takes editing to the next level. Reminds me of Casey Neistat.
@PemphoChioza 5 ай бұрын
Just curious, what's it like working with your son? Is he your assistant/employee or is he doing his own thing. It must be nice photographing F1 races with your son
@johniooi3954 5 ай бұрын
Can't think much of him, making him slum it in economy. Come on Kym, show some fatherly love & let him swap. Then video just how economy is.
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
His mother sometimes sends him business, but when I was his age it was all economy. IT's character building
@roughead6469 5 ай бұрын
@@KymIllman That's right, gotta make him work for it
@dbowen7346 5 ай бұрын
Excellent as always! Yank who lived in Cairns, Brisbane and Adelaide over an 8 year span and your videos bring back memories of a fantastic country and people! Not to mention your peerless F1 coverage!
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@jamescattaneo1155 5 ай бұрын
Love your work! Keep it up!
@LarsHjberg 5 ай бұрын
Danish Liquorice - nothing beats it. You're living the dream mate. Don't get me wrong, I know it's hard work, but that's also why I enjoy these videos, away from the track. You deserve it - keep up the good work!
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
Plenty more videos to come
@paulmerritt418 5 ай бұрын
Absolutely love the diverse nature of your videos. You let all of us live vicariously through you as you globe trot following F1.
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
Thanks and plenty more videos to come
@SolowingFenix 5 ай бұрын
I hope you got Jace back for that! haha - wonderful content as always Kym thank you!
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
I will get him back
@taterandy3958 5 ай бұрын
The wine tasting 😂 part was fantastic 😅!!! Great behind the scenes of your journey!!! Got yourself a new sub!
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@TeunLos 5 ай бұрын
Ah! Not a formula 1 fan but just love these airline review vids. Funny way you stand out from the airline review channels I follow, Noel, Josh, Trektrendy, is that you are way more entertaining😅 keep it up!
@ziepex7009 5 ай бұрын
Great piano skills mate!
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
I'm well out of practice.
@danmcgee3770 5 ай бұрын
Been a fan of your channel for a long time now and this is a great video. My dad lives in Bateman, perth. I’m from the UK myself. Went over twice in the last year or so (going again in December then feb) and seeing you fly into Perth is bringing back great memories and making me eager for December! Great video as always ☺️!
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
it's a super city to fly into although at present it's very yellow due to it being end of summer
@danmcgee3770 5 ай бұрын
@@KymIllmanyeah my dad said it’s cooling down now but those heats you were having just a few weeks ago seemed unbearable, then again your winter is probably warmer than our summer 😆
@FlyNorse787 5 ай бұрын
I’ve been F1 freak and aviation geek for 35 years… you will understand your channel is heaven for me 😮😊👌🏻🙏🏻
@donny1boykie 5 ай бұрын
Once again a very entertaining video with just enough info and humor. Love it.
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@Klovar 5 ай бұрын
Simply lovely! I was telling my 90 year old grandma about your successful career and travel and editing and things you do Keep up the great work sir 😊
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
@tenns 5 ай бұрын
Fallot are one the only companies that produce mustard with grain farmed in france, i think most other companies buy in india and canada. There was a shortage here in france a year ago and we drive through Dijon and Beaune for college, and that's where there was no shortage, mustard aplenty !
@danielstarling4147 5 ай бұрын
One of your best travel videos. Also the on board sound has improved…. New gear?
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
No, just quiet aircraft
@lil_salomon 5 ай бұрын
WOOOOOOOOOO BACK AT IT AGAIN WITH A GREAT VIDEO
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
Thanks again!
@Kphyl 5 ай бұрын
Gday Kym. All your videos are super well done and really interesting. Definitely one of my favourite f1 related channel. Keep up the great work - Sydney resident
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@weibinglee5297 5 ай бұрын
Your son slapping you in that blooper reel was HILARIOUS!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Jason must have been pissed that you didn't pay to upgrade his tickets to the same class as yourself on both legs.😅😅😅
@KL-ii1xt 5 ай бұрын
Another great Vlog on travel but hey I was waiting for you to jump right into "Benny and the Jets" by Elton John on that 🎹 ! Thanks again enjoy the vids photos etc !
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
Good call!
@billseymour1192 5 ай бұрын
Just ordered some of those sweets on your recommendation Kim, looking forward to trying them.
@markycabana1 5 ай бұрын
Hi Kym, Love your content. Also it's Moet....like it's spelt. Keep up the comedy dude. Nice pics
@hendrikdevries9725 5 ай бұрын
Great descriptive observations!
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@neilhelmore7317 5 ай бұрын
Love the Wine Review with Kym. Hilarious! Stay Passionate!
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
Always!
@DJAlexParker 5 ай бұрын
The segment at 4:45 was awesome 😎
@Morecreativemind 5 ай бұрын
I agree
@rachelt2195 5 ай бұрын
Kym, you can't compare these two airlines and not have EK come out sky high 😉 ahead of Saudia! My boss travelled LHR to RIY in business with Saudia. They mislaid his case, he had to purchase new clothes for his meetings, and his case arrived in RIY just hours before his flight to AUH. I'd love to see you compare Etihad and Emirates' business class service. As an AD resident, I'm slightly biased. EY upgraded me to business last year; it was heavenly 😊
@vautierchristophe 5 ай бұрын
The best champagne is brut blanc de blancs. It's it's a dry withe makes only with withe grapes and if there's a millésime (year) noticed on the bottle is better. Here in France we decide what we will eat before to choose the wine. After that choice we associate the wright wine with the wright dish. Red wine with meat with sauce and dry with withe wine with fish.
@ChrisFryer78 5 ай бұрын
I love Rose especially the Moet . I was born in Saint MeneHould in France 🇫🇷 its claim to fame is that Mrs Dom Perignon was born there also. Love your videos. Peter is a crazy fan of F1 . He used to race Sport Sedans in the 60’ in Melbourne ,SA and NSW. thankS and be safe .
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
Cheers to you all
@charlescampion9898 5 ай бұрын
Just love the wine review-classic !
@jonnyonedart 5 ай бұрын
Kym, Top tip for the wine lovers in the Emirates lounge. They have very good wines in their fridge hidden for those who know. Worth an ask.! You may get a pleasant surprise
@Nxgtn 5 ай бұрын
That wine will definitely sneak up on ya Kim🤣
@user-pn4gn2pm1r 5 ай бұрын
Fab, but you forgot to mention how exquisite the loo's are in 1st, a lounge two basins and enough room for at least 15 of your friends.
@joshdeval9545 5 ай бұрын
today I learned you can play the piano! that was wonderful :)
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
I’ve known for decades
@12qantas 5 ай бұрын
I always enjoy it , well done
@6726Justin 5 ай бұрын
Love the content for sure but the Aussie humour too 😂😂😂
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
cheers
@watchlover8297 5 ай бұрын
great vid Kym, did you get a hair cut on the drive from the airport? I admire how calm and relaxed you are flying, what's your secret??
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
Some shots were done out of order and you picked up on it
@watchlover8297 5 ай бұрын
@@KymIllman I was joking Kym, your videos are very genuine and informative to amateur sports photographers. How are you so relaxed and calm on flights?
@basedonyou3138 5 ай бұрын
Damn these nutz are great
@cbooth73 5 ай бұрын
He snuck in a deez nutz reference 😂😂😂
@motogusnz 5 ай бұрын
Haha. The wine connoisseur that starts by tasting red wine ;-)
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
I specifically told you in the video - "no whinging".
@motogusnz 5 ай бұрын
@@KymIllman I love your videos
@brucerosburg7185 2 ай бұрын
Love your style!!!!
@shubhamawachar 5 ай бұрын
Hey kym it has been so long you haven’t made any live interactions video we are waiting for that
@barraboy7626 5 ай бұрын
Shaw and Smith is a lovely drop from the Adelaide hills Kym. SA has wine covered all over the State. The Grand Prix was a far better product too in my opinion!! This was because the track was set on the edge of the eastern side of the CBD, close to fine restaurants, pubs, accommodation and public transport. Such a same it's not there anymore. 🍻👏
@mitchhifi9192 5 ай бұрын
Didn't even know bowers made wired headphones in that style. Pretty awesome must be made for the airline
@phillipwathitu3505 5 ай бұрын
9:16 Kym definitely in the zone!
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
Nailing it 24/7
@openbabel 5 ай бұрын
The editing of your blog is soo much better than your competition.
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
Happy to hear that, cheers
@guillermo6032 5 ай бұрын
You wouldn’t drink Alion? A 90€ bottle in a store and probably more than 200 in a restaurant, from one of the biggest and most renowned manufacturers in the world, Vega Sicilia? Oh my god Kym, you’ve absolutely no idea. And Xerez is a sweet wine from Southern Spain in Jerez, not from the Pyrenees…
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
Wouldn't drink any of them. Wasted on me totally. and I did tell you specifically that I wouldn't tolerate any wine whinging. You were warned
@f1daily-1 4 ай бұрын
I love your vids but there is something I want to point out: there is NO WAY that you can compare business and first class / short haul and long haul
@cintha3502 5 ай бұрын
was the lounge in Saudi so quiet because you were travelling during Ramadan? Or did you travel before that started?
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
This was the Sunday after the race. I think that was the first day of Ramadan was it not?
@kennethnielsen3864 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
You bet
@ivanb52 5 ай бұрын
always fun to watch ... though, as a member of nitpickers anonymous, should point out the correct pronunciation of Moët. As the founder Claude Moët was Dutch, his name is not pronounced Mo-ay (with usual silent "t" in French), but Mo-ette.
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
Thanks
@JA-ui3gg 5 ай бұрын
Kym getting on the booze after being in Saudi. Love it 😂
@snowdogs01 5 ай бұрын
Kym: If the photo thing doesn't work out, you could always fall back on a career as a piano lounge player 🤣
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
I wouldn’t make any money out of that I promise you
@GilliganMurrell 5 ай бұрын
Kym, did you ever find the Bucket Hat you mentioned you lost?
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
No
@CallieMasters5000 5 ай бұрын
I'm not sure if he could get a sponsor deal with a wine brand, but the airlines and tourist boards would be crazy not to get Kym for advertisements and travel articles.
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
You tell them Callie
@mohammedfahad6324 4 ай бұрын
Emirates one of the best airlines no doubt but it expensive compare to Saudia airlines For me price matters but if it the same price Emirates wins
@DXB711 5 ай бұрын
Just once, it would be fun to see Jayce in business class and Kym in economy 🙃😊
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
It’ll never happen
@khj5582 5 ай бұрын
I don't understand how a photographer can live this life.
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
I never stop working.
@khj5582 5 ай бұрын
@@KymIllman I'm happy you made it work.
@stovesellers 8 күн бұрын
I'm just about to start watching this video... and I know the answer already.
@MichaelSimkovic-jp8jw 5 ай бұрын
Well done for trying the wines and trying even harder to comment on them. Keep going! Will get you there. 👍
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
I think it’s too late for me to be a convert of wine
@MichaelSimkovic-jp8jw 5 ай бұрын
Fair enough. Good effort.
@CallieMasters5000 5 ай бұрын
Kym is "Mr. 1A". 🎉
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
I get that seat a lot
@mrsr8236 5 ай бұрын
I am a Moet Rose girl too……I am so envious of your life Kyn lol
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
It’s non-stop
@mrsr8236 5 ай бұрын
Yep but how amazing!!
@MrNanoPlankton 5 ай бұрын
8:07 FYI, the one you found interesting is 170USD / bottle, that's interesting !
@Dame102988 5 ай бұрын
I used to show up to DXB early and dirty just to take advantage of the shower in business lounge lol 😂
@linemadsen8957 5 ай бұрын
The licorice is from Denmark and you can get them with all possible flavors. I love them 😄
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
Been to their store in Dubai mall. Impressive
@Dazzerdt1885 5 ай бұрын
Gday, With these first and business class flight that you go on can you claim that under business tax ?
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
don't get distracted
@andrewstorm8240 5 ай бұрын
How do you mange all the jet lag? I get exhausted flying just around Europe
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
Temazapam
@barondugger 5 ай бұрын
@@KymIllman I can't sleep on a plane to save my life. I guess you learn how to do it after a while?
@hipotenuza5663 5 ай бұрын
@@barondugger temazepan is a medication for insomnia. Similar to diazepam.
@ryan_robertson 5 ай бұрын
best outake this year!
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
I thought my editor might let the F*&K O&* that followed it
@LeeDH22 5 ай бұрын
"Wine connoisseur" 😂
@MichaelSimkovic-jp8jw 5 ай бұрын
Kym I meant to ask, as a Qantas Platinum member (as I am), when you book your Emirates flights, do you this via Qantas or Emirates? I notice I cannot use my points to upgrade on Emirates. Or do you have status and points with both? Cheers
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
Qantas site
@Trapspringer888 4 ай бұрын
It wouldn't surprise me if some enterprising Emirates employee recognised Kim and bumped him up a class. Meanwhile someone from Saudia just got demoted....
@makesx7 5 ай бұрын
What do you use the divider for?
@grantsutherland6798 5 ай бұрын
Hey Kym don't let Jackie Stewart know you had seat number 1A. Apparently when Concorde was still flying he insisted on it
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
I have a new Jackie Stewart signed print collaboration available now at kymillman.com
@grantsutherland6798 5 ай бұрын
@@KymIllman thanks 🙏
@jeffstephens5266 4 ай бұрын
Emirates on board is great but when something goes wrong pre flight their customer service is appalling. I refuse to spend money with them anymore after their last disaster with me flying first class Singapore for me now when possible
@bb97000 5 ай бұрын
There is a free shuttle service between Terminals 1 and 3
@jurriaanbeelen7744 5 ай бұрын
You have the McLaren Lego car!😍
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
Yes, and this one is very special. More details about that in an upcoming video.
@jurriaanbeelen7744 5 ай бұрын
@@KymIllman 👀
@alanlucas501 5 ай бұрын
Forget the chocolates! I'd be more interested in the B&W headphones 😃
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
Well shortly you can win a pair of $650 Bose headphones. More information in an upcoming video
@DebbiSmithDC 5 ай бұрын
This beats gossip…and you know what I mean. First class, in deed. Thank you! We have the same tastes in our imbibing! Cheers!
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
Thanks to you
@rajkamalvyas2773 4 ай бұрын
Hi Kym, It's injustice to compare two different categories of classes of A330 with A380, why don't you go and compare first class of SAUDIA Airlines with Emirates which operates on RUH to JFK, SAUDIA is a dry carrier and due to this they don't serve liquor so your comparison was based moslty on Liquor only I believe. Not to worry soon you will get Riyadh Air in comparison with Emirates and other gulf carriers like Etihad and Qatar Airways. Thanks
@ZunairahSaeed 4 ай бұрын
Yes, Exactly... also the first class of emirates and saudia is almost the same + saudia is cheaper
@annekeruben3238 5 ай бұрын
Well these are the type of questions that keep me up at night 😂
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
You're welcome
@Steven-id1mc 5 ай бұрын
See you in Mel Gp!🎉
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
I will look for you
@velvetjones1856 5 ай бұрын
I always liked Singapore business class.
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
I have 8 SQ flights coming up soon
@Burbs1976 5 ай бұрын
My camera bad won’t fit cause I’m used to having spare first class cabins around me 😂😂😂 Such a first world rich person problem 😂😂😂
@Mikelele360 5 ай бұрын
3:37 what we got? 🤨
@Morecreativemind 5 ай бұрын
DEEZ- DEEZ WHAT? DEEZ NUTSSSSSS
@barracuda008l4 5 ай бұрын
No alcohol... no quality flight
@PaulStannard 5 ай бұрын
Can’t beat Colman’s mustard
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
I like the French brand Maille
@leo555 Ай бұрын
Comparing business class with first class is unfair
@tuna5618 5 ай бұрын
Personally, if I am flying a morally questionable airline, I want to know that it's at least comfortable and a pleasant experience, thanks for the info kym.
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@_surge11 5 ай бұрын
8.5 hours sleep had nothing to do with the 20 wines. LOL. Enjoy.
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
I only had a mouthful of each though
@PATTT_ 5 ай бұрын
what he sayyyy? 3:37
@Klovar 5 ай бұрын
ROFL
@chinaberg 5 ай бұрын
Were rhey actually playing "cool summer" in thr bathroom?
@bigboy0625 5 ай бұрын
I have a question for you. What does your son do ? Also why does he not fly up the front with you ?
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
He shoots races, uploads to Getty Images and does my social media. It's total immersion
@dawnemmett9687 3 ай бұрын
Poor Jase in the cattle class!
@KymIllman 3 ай бұрын
Don’t you worry about him. He’s fine.
@wigglz 5 ай бұрын
Deeez Nutz hahahahahaha
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
Where did that originally gain traction?
@Klovar 5 ай бұрын
@@KymIllman"know your meme" is a nice resource. If you Google that and any phrase or thing it'll tell you all about it: "On December 15th, 1992, West Coast rapper Dr. Dre released his debut studio album The Chronic, which featured a skit track titled "Deeez Nuuuts." In the song's intro portion, fellow rapper Warren G can be heard telling a "deez nuts" joke to a woman on the phone"
@jayjones5233 5 ай бұрын
Piano needs a tune 🎼🎵🎶
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
I didn't bring my tuning forks.
@raycomeau6866 5 ай бұрын
Why should I watch a commercial ???
@kevingould6725 5 ай бұрын
😮Wot no beer
@carolinelane9599 5 ай бұрын
Oh no. Thats offensive. Up goes the nose. That made me giggle. You must have been in concourse b. We went through A and C in last 7 weeks, and neither had the big lounge and direct boarding. Love Emirates.
@KymIllman 5 ай бұрын
Only A gates in terminal 3 connect direct via the lounge
@MrNanoPlankton 5 ай бұрын
8;14 so your favorite is 21.00usd , your taste is slipping
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