SAA is back! (amazing A330 flight)

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SAA is back! (amazing A330 flight)

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3 ай бұрын

An epic day onboard the South African Airways A330 awaits as we fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg with ramp access, early boarding, a seat on the flight deck for takeoff and landing and a business class seat to sample the lunch and wine service onboard SAA. Also watch out for the go-around in front of us as we wait to line up on the runway for takeoff; and listen out for the reason behind it! This has got to be the best way to fly between Cape Town and Johannesburg at the moment - do you agree?
Other SAA flight videos from this trip:
Backstage pass for the Joburg-Perth inaugural on the A340-300: • Backstage pass: South ...
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@kobusvanstaden3747 3 ай бұрын

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

@sithabelamandlawenkosiwodu6298 3 ай бұрын

True. They're exceptionally lovely and warm. Evdn by African standards.

@tshikosiphathutshedzotshik1396 2 ай бұрын

True, the SAA staff even make jokes with passengers during boarding, I don't get that with cold Flysafair staff

@UniverseBeauty-ff4eo 10 күн бұрын

💯💯😊😊

@zannehorrell 3 ай бұрын

If it’s SAA of course it’s stunning!

@SheldonBotha-er6ec 3 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

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.

@user-bj1pj2ef3p 3 ай бұрын

As a Cape Townian Avgeek ,Im here for the support

@DouglasDC10.30 2 ай бұрын

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

@mars_rsa1161 2 ай бұрын

In terms of hospitality no one beats SAA!

@MatebaneWilly 3 ай бұрын

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

@chriscoles195 3 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

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

@corneliusngoetsana4918 2 ай бұрын

love it

@hlumemtonga8528 2 ай бұрын

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

@horstmuller7512 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@kobusvanstaden3747 3 ай бұрын

SAA cuisine and wine selection have always been top notch ❤

@sithabelamandlawenkosiwodu6298 3 ай бұрын

Yup!

@cynsab9789 3 ай бұрын

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.

@Hamzahharoon 3 ай бұрын

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.

@TaylenIsInsane 2 ай бұрын

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.

@nyiko24 3 ай бұрын

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

@anthonyevans6796 3 ай бұрын

The A330 really is a very fine plane

@seanwilson6729 3 ай бұрын

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.

@user-bj1pj2ef3p 3 ай бұрын

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

@lwandosakati182 3 ай бұрын

So proud of my country 🇿🇦❤️

@charliesta.abc123 2 ай бұрын

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.

@CPT_Aviation 3 ай бұрын

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

@jdvandeventer Ай бұрын

SAA is making a come back WOOHOO!

@mwroysan 3 ай бұрын

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

@c-teamtrading9690 3 ай бұрын

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

@henrydenner5448 3 ай бұрын

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

@maureengarrine4682 Ай бұрын

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

@wianmostert8616 3 ай бұрын

GIVE THIS MAN CITIZENSHIP !!! 🇿🇦🇿🇦

@sithabelamandlawenkosiwodu6298 3 ай бұрын

He's American. He doesn't need it, lol.

@MartinMenge 2 ай бұрын

@@sithabelamandlawenkosiwodu6298 maybe he wants to visit Cuba

@johanvandyk 2 ай бұрын

SAA is always top notch!! ❤

@hlumemtonga8528 2 ай бұрын

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

@ChifundoKadula 2 ай бұрын

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

@AviatorTom_ 3 ай бұрын

Another SAA, LOVE IT! ❤

@SizweMajola 2 ай бұрын

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

@Isaac-hr9fv 3 ай бұрын

That ramp view is insane! Great video!

@lebomathatho6633 3 ай бұрын

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

@gunvaldsandhaland7757 3 ай бұрын

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

@avuazahc1966 2 ай бұрын

Wooooooooow what a reception from the staff even the crew

@thabobrian6134 3 ай бұрын

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

@sangiwemrubatajensen 2 ай бұрын

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 ❤️

@hlumemtonga8528 2 ай бұрын

Siyaziqhenya ngawe ntokazi!!!

@martynbragg2286 2 ай бұрын

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

@molefejappie3284 3 ай бұрын

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

@Flightradar24DotCom 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@Mankind0112 2 ай бұрын

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

@Flightradar24DotCom 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@kwluth 3 ай бұрын

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

@Flightradar24DotCom 3 ай бұрын

Agree! Very lekker 😄

@soranogaruda 3 ай бұрын

Lovely SA

@user-uw7yb6xf7d 3 ай бұрын

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

@markfortuin7111 2 ай бұрын

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

@u_Luyolo 3 ай бұрын

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

@v2plus10_ 3 ай бұрын

You are the best airline reviewer hands down Gabe. 👏

@Flightradar24DotCom 3 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@jefterarruda 3 ай бұрын

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

@jefterarruda 3 ай бұрын

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

@nokomokwele6205 3 ай бұрын

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

@barrydonelan4284 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video and what a fantastic crew.

@salt669 3 ай бұрын

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

@ethanbates8753 3 ай бұрын

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

@Mshengu 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful, bloody beautiful. SAA keep us proud.

@darrylcraig1631 3 ай бұрын

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 👍

@steveyoung6439 2 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

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

@deepalperera4592 3 ай бұрын

great production. Top class

@calatoriacuthomas_official 3 ай бұрын

Respect for aviation✌️✈️

@Bhadkhurlfriend 2 ай бұрын

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 🇿🇦🥹

@teddeymuthoka6456 3 ай бұрын

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

@071949 3 ай бұрын

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

@os4908 3 ай бұрын

❤Thanks again

@larou14 3 ай бұрын

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 !

@sainaidoo5702 3 ай бұрын

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

@taxxc8461 2 ай бұрын

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

@prakashnarismulu3332 3 ай бұрын

A330 flies to Accra and Lagos as well

@onemoreplane 3 ай бұрын

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

@dewaldj 3 ай бұрын

ah my home town airport cape town. love this place

@leannehvistendahl6889 2 ай бұрын

Stunning vid!

@Flightradar24DotCom 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@Cine_Mech 2 ай бұрын

Awesome meeting you Gabe. Love the review.

@lungiphungula9048 13 күн бұрын

I enjoy yo videos❤❤❤

@Flightradar24DotCom 12 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@blessedblessor23 2 ай бұрын

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

@gorannilsson8319 2 ай бұрын

Nice video. Tack

@johnlester5352 3 ай бұрын

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.

@hanostrydom3859 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

Solo flight?

@hanostrydom3859 2 ай бұрын

@@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 2 ай бұрын

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

@Foxez13 2 ай бұрын

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

@SouthTechReviews 2 ай бұрын

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

@JoannaNoelle-se3sq 3 ай бұрын

Crew is quite charming

@MichaelPatterton 2 ай бұрын

What a nice review

@selbybopape23 2 ай бұрын

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

@IanHannah-cn8pm 3 ай бұрын

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 !

@MaxHedroom 3 ай бұрын

Great vid thanks for this 🙏🏼

@MileHighFlyer 3 ай бұрын

Epic video! Love to try SAA...✈️✈️✈️

@JenniferinIllinois 3 ай бұрын

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

@user-zm1wu4jq7x 3 ай бұрын

Gud afternoon everyone from malpeensa airport milano

@neilgandhi5565 3 ай бұрын

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 😊😊😊

@Dirt_Breaker 3 ай бұрын

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.

@atuhaisederrick 3 ай бұрын

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

@user-bj1pj2ef3p 3 ай бұрын

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

@jacoct35 3 ай бұрын

Wow you are treating us with the SAA content

@williamfraser27 3 ай бұрын

Saw that one Perth

@thatongobeni3544 2 ай бұрын

🔥🔥🔥❤️

@teddy_123. 3 ай бұрын

NICE

@williambrinkman2937 3 ай бұрын

Very cool thanks 21:19

@anaellenael5546 2 ай бұрын

Kurt esband is always the best

@gelopza 2 ай бұрын

wow! just blank the FO for the whole video!

@metrx808 3 ай бұрын

aweeeh!

@UniverseBeauty-ff4eo 10 күн бұрын

😊😊❤❤❤

@ahmedwadee21 3 ай бұрын

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

@lazarosengo8342 3 ай бұрын

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 KZfaq.

@Flightradar24DotCom 3 ай бұрын

Agree!

@lazarosengo8342 3 ай бұрын

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