My CRAZY Adventure with UZBEKISTAN AIRWAYS

I took a crazy flight across Central Asia with Uzbekistan Airways, but almost didn't end up going anywhere at all.

[richardmccarthy]

Frankly there are enough other channels which may show Emirates, Turkish, Lufthansa, Virgin…… but what is great about your channel is the diversity of location, airline, airline type, airport and even hotel…..and food at airport

[graememckenzie]

“I’m not being trafficked” is exactly what someone who was getting trafficked would say……😂😂

[toureifel]

Thanks Noel to show these random carriers. The amount of interesting options between Istanbul to Dubai is mind blowing.... Things like Astana, Kuwait, gulf air etc...

[JK-dbwj]

It’s good to hear they’re actively looking for possible trafficking victims, even if it’s a mild inconvenience for some if it’s all above board

[goytabr]

Fun fact: back in the 1970s, when Uzbekistan was one of the Soviet republics, it was basically off-limits to Westerners, but there was an exception. Finland was a neutral country with good relations and some privileges in the USSR due to the terms of their peace treaty after WWII (or more precisely, a simultaneous but separate independence war in Finland at the time). That included using some parts of the Soviet airspace that were otherwise forbidden to foreign airlines, and even using some Soviet airports. So, Finnair flew from Helsinki-Vantaa to Bangkok-Don Mueang on the DC-8-62 with a refueling stop in Tashkent. Passengers were not allowed to leave the plane in Tashkent, but it still must have felt like an adventure in a forbidden place at the time, and it was the shortest flight from Europe to Southeast Asia, as all others had to take a long detour with further stops through the Middle East and India.

[Herkyload]

Great video as always! I was a military contractor in Afghanistan/Uzbekistan in 2004 and we flew thru Tashkent down to Karshi-Khanabad via Uzbek air then miilitary air into Afghanistan. The experience on Uzbek air's old AN-24 from Tashkent to Karshi was an eye opener for some folks, with balding main gear tires, leaky engine cowlings, and the glorious wallpaper and leopard print seat covers. I also enjoyed their slogan "Good Luck" very befitting their airline. Glad to see they haven't lost their charm!

[Chronograph]

Uzbekistan Airways has a very exciting safety video, so artistic and witty you want to watch it to the end!

Tashkent, and, even more, the ancient Bukhara and Samarkand are very high on my bucket list of future trips. Thank you, Noel!

[swissfz]

I love these videos Noel there’s nothing better than sitting down eating dinner and watching you !

[babaza]

I traveled through Uzbekistan in 2019, the people are so lovely and they consider it an honour that you have visited their country. Keep up the good work 👍

[lucascalma]

Really great flight with warm and friendly crew members, and what an experience coming from a fairly outdated, but nostalgic 767, suddenly to a shiny new 787!

[steveconnors]

Is crazy in your circumstances, however, full credit to the authorities for being mindful of such issues and looking out for your best interests.

[rolligeswiesel]

The new airport in Istanbul looks really amazing. No comparison to the old Atatürk. Used to travel to Tel Aviv via Istanbul a lot before Corona and can’t wait to see the new airport soon.

[BrianEagen]

“The Trafficking of Noel Phillips” sounds like an action film they dump into February because they didn’t think it would do any business in summer.

[hanj]

Kudos to Uzbekistan airways for looking out for people’s safety

[Kruhn]

The idea of Noel Phillips being trafficked is hilarious.

[soundoftoday]

Off topic: His head always looks super clean shaved. So cool👌

[caffeinecat]

Nice airport, I personally like the addition of a live band its a nice touch. Also they were playing one of my favourite compositions!

[mddah]

This brought back memories of flying Uzbek Airways in an Ilyushin (I think) between Tashkent and Samarkand in bad weather. Bad enough, but not as scary as doing the reverse journey by road in an old Mercedes 600 with a mad driver. This was followed by an Iran Air flight to Tehran (an early Airbus). The equipment wasn't great but I had the strong impression that the Uzbek and Iranian pilots were bloody good flyers

[donstravelsandrants.]

Love the way you complimented the staff on Uzbekistan airlines. Love the colour scheme on the 767 and 787. Great video Noel. 👍😊✈️🛫

[andrewrodger]

Enjoy some sunshine Noel. Great video as ever. Love the pudding, a flipping apple wtf... 🍎 😋