My CRAZY Adventure on RED AIR: Dominican's Most Infamous Airline
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I took a flight on Dominican's most infamous airline Red Air, which turned into a crazy flight with a battered old airplane and a booking system just to use the loo!
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A reservation system for the loo? Stop giving Ryanair bad ideas!
@vickymcintosh
Жыл бұрын
😅
@IvanJay
Жыл бұрын
LOL
@kodama711
Жыл бұрын
5EUR for an online reservation 10EUR if you reserve on a plane
@craigpoole9218
Жыл бұрын
Toilet paper, soap, and water extra, if Ryanair did it
@willemlenteren1485
Жыл бұрын
Our klm same as Ryan 737
8:51 “It’s a bit kidnappy down there” is a delightfully British understatement for a bad situation. Bravo!
“It’s a bit kidnappy down there” 😂
You know what Rachel's "I'm reserving judgment" is probably the best way we should go through life! There is your new merchandise slogan for a T-shirt thank you Rachel!
Rach cracks me up 😂 Noel is absolutely loving the aviation history, and Rach simply couldn't give a toss 😂😂😂 Brilliant lol.
Noel - 'Rachel didn't want to send me to Venezuela, it's a bit kidnappy there' Also Noel a few years back- 'Welcome to this challenge where i let Rachel pick random cheap flights to send me somewhere, on ancient planes mostly on airlines banned in europe thanks to their safety records, making flight paths over active war zones, into dangerous airports' Either she loves you more now, or that life insurance policy doesn't pay out for Kidnap 🤣
Never ever drag Rach on a greyhound bus.. after this flight and limping through 2 airports she deserves a trip on Emirates ❤
@CallieMasters5000
Жыл бұрын
Did you see that video where he stayed home in the UK with the kids and sent her on a trip by herself? I think it was to Seattle or Las Vegas for a few days, and she did everything on her own and filmed it. She's a trooper.
@chrisallen9009
Жыл бұрын
& a keeper ,!
My mum also suffers from Fibromyalgia - it's a tough condition and I appreciate Rach speaking openly about it! I hope enough awareness is spread such that more research can be done, it astounds me how little we know about the condition :(
@rowaystarco
Жыл бұрын
The human body is such a big mystery still, both the physical body and the mind. There's so much more research funding that's needed.
Me as a passenger services operator at newcastle international in the uk helping prms, (passengers with reduced mobility) I’m very sad to hear that you feel like a burden and a outcast at airport for needing wheelchair assistance, I do everything I can to make someone’s experience as friendly as possible! If you ever visit Newcastle and I’m on shift I’d love to say hi!
@liannespeedy1221
Жыл бұрын
Hi from fellow a Geordie
How does Rach feel about flying? I know I'd personally not want the passenger next to me telling me the plane is battered and over 30 years old just before take off 😂😂😅
@SparklieSoda
Жыл бұрын
and still in the flight itself haha
@planedudea380
Жыл бұрын
One thing was the 767-200 and another thing is flying on Red Air 😅
@Fix_em_jets
10 ай бұрын
Hey man… love the channel. Maybe find a companion with a little more enthusiasm like yourself. You deserve it.
No one is EVER judging Rache. No need for you to say you wouldn't use a wheelchair if you didn't need to. We LOVE Rache!! You guys are an awesome couple!! Another awesome video and we love seeing Rache!!!!
I LOVE it when Rachael flies with you. As a woman with an "invisible" disability (I have multiple sclerosis) that makes it very difficult for me to walk longer distances, it's astounding that so many "service" professionals assume that if one doesn't LOOK disabled, they must not be. I appreciate so much that Rachael is willing to talk about her experience, and you being willing to speak to it in a vlog. The more we can do to make this lack of empathy and helpfulness known the faster we can get it changed. Thanks Noel and Rachael. This is one of my favorite vlogs ever!!!
@noelphilips
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words!
@DavidWsTrainVideos
Жыл бұрын
Hello fellow Multiple Sclerosis sufferer…. It absolutely sucks my hands and feet go numb very easily. I agree with what you say. Every time we get a new manager they give me heck when I have to go home early because the pain gets unbearable.
Your wife is a wonderful addition to your videos. I appreciate her honesty and she is a breath of fresh air for the channel. My best to her. She should be in every video!
@aslobos
Жыл бұрын
Yes, Rachel indeed a superstar. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
@beverlymcfarlane8681
Жыл бұрын
I am with Rach on this one! As for booking to use the bogs...imagine if you had a dose of Montezuma's revenge! Not funny.
Kudos for showing the rest of the world what travelers with challenges have to go thru in order to get from point A) to point B)
Gotta appreciate Rachel’s bluntness 😜 I hope you guys enjoyed the Dominican!!
As a fellow fibro sufferer, props to you Rach for going through that experience. It really is so disheartening having a pretty much invisible disability - thank you for talking so openly about it! 🧡💜
I love the contrast. Noel is the AvGeek flyer that would be happy flying in a DC-3. Rachel gives us the realist perspective from the remainder of the flying population. Basically the verdict on the MD-82 is: Noel: 🤩 Rachel: 😑
@nafcom
Жыл бұрын
you probably mean "Noel", no?
@Potatofarmer1898
Жыл бұрын
@@nafcom thanks for catching that!! Autocorrect strikes again!
Noel has cured my fear of flyving. With all those dodgy airlines he is using and still not dead, he has convinced me, that flying is more than safe. My fear of flying Lufthansa, SAS, FinAir and KLM is now gone. Thx. Noel...
I've always appreciated Rachel sharing her experiences as a disabled traveller. It's a perspective the industry needs.
@miatfitz
Жыл бұрын
Rach... I know how that feels... I have RA and fibro seems to go hand in hand with that. I walk with a stick when I travel but have resorted to wheelchair when flying mid flare-up. Still we warriors still get to travel and dont let it stop agood time ...can I get an Amen? Great vlog Noel. Next time you do the Aussie thing you must come to Tasmania the flight from Hobart to Port Davy is fantastic and its the only way in and out (apart from boat) No roads and very few folks ...one of the last great wilderness areas.
@MainesOwn
Жыл бұрын
I learned something about that. She is *not* disabled, the infrastructure is disabling *her*
Great video! Thanks to you and Rach doing a video a few years back on flight assistance I was able to pass this on to my mum who had a fall whilst on a coach tour in Austria and was badly injured. As she was in hospital the coach had to leave for home without her and arranged a flight home. I let mum know about flight assistance and they were able to wheel her through the airport, onto the plane with my stepdad, and out the other side. It was a godsend so thanks to you both for sharing openly your experiences as it helps us at the most unexpected times.
I was lucky enough to get on a Delta Md88 a few months before they were retired. One of the. best flights I've ever had. The FAs were amazing, and we specifically told them that we were flying on the MD 88 for nostalgia. They gave me a tour of a plane once we landed, and it was amazing. They even gave me an entire bag full of Biscoff. (like the ones catering delivers them with). The aircraft itself was impeccably maintained considering it was 30+ years old at the time.
Love seeing Rachel in the videos. Fibro can make travelling difficult but she doesn’t let it hold her back. Well done Rachel! 😊
@isitrealgood
Жыл бұрын
It really seems to be the true litmus test of customer service. How can you serve people with limited mobility? Will have wheel chairs, early boarding for those folks?
@charmoka
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I don't always love when KZreadrs bring on their spouses, but Rachel is different, I'm always happy to see her, and she has an amazing sense of humor (I also find her a bit sexy, but anyway..). I have a close friend with Fibro, and it's quite debilitating. I have suffered from nerve damage (sciatica) and I think it's quite similar- very painful and your legs can just go straight out from beneath you, even if you are otherwise a strong person (and Rach clearly is). Hugs and good health wishes, Rachel!
Rachel is such a trooper. ❤️ Those stairs would have done me in! I am also a fibro (and autoimmune) warrior and flying can be so stressful and draining. I fly alone and have never once had wheelchair assistance go well. I really appreciate when she is in your videos as it’s great to see a version with someone like me.
Rachel is the voice of reason in this operation. Thanks for your service!
Ppl will ask anything on KZread. You don’t have to oblige them. Especially you don’t need to give exact diagnosis. You, being a very nice couple, still explained. ♥️ Love your videos
26 years for that plane with American....A really good chance I've flown on it. Flew American a LOT from the mid 80's until the mid 2000's.
"it's a bit kidnappy down there..." haha
I feel for you Rachel. Not very well understood conditions by the general public. I have M.E. so I find myself in a similar position and haven’t tried travelling since I got ill. Thanks for being open and honest about your condition to raise a bit of awareness 🙂
Toilet reservations... Whiskey Tango Foxtrot lol
Noel, your compassion and love for your wife is so touching.
It was sad to hear about your wifes disability. Im so happy to se you her and the kids so happy together its an truly amazing family and traveling first class with the kids as well. I love your videos Noel so much truly amazing rewiews. My best wishes for your wife and family.❤️
Rachel is such a trooper. I love the videos where you both travel.
Thank you Rachel for explaining what your condition is. I was recently diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and haven’t had to travel yet with it. I’m scared of the road it’s going to take me down.
“It’s a bit kidnappy down there” -Noel Philips
The loo reservation could be because of weigh distribution, so not many people accumulate on the back of the plane.
Poor Rache, it must be an horrible illness.great video as always.was so glad we didn't see the engineers walking off with an engine part in their hands, scratching their heads and patting the plane as good to go😂
@iworkout6912
Жыл бұрын
Reminds me of a Untied flight last year from JFK. We were delayed for about an 2 hours and two guys finally exited the empty plane (wearing coveralls) and I heard one of them say,,,,I hope it doesn't fall off.....Whatever it was didn't, but I worried what the hell they were talking about.
I appreciate your very nice wife talking about her illness. Some people don't understand that just because you don't look like you have an illness, it doesn't mean you don't have an illness. She is a champ flying with you! I always enjoy your videos and it does help me should I choose to fly somewhere sometime on how the process goes for you.
I love learning on this channel where some of the retired aircraft go. I remember when American used both the MD-80 and Fokker 100. And it is great how Rach responds to questions. Honest questions merit honest answers.
I flew on the AA "Super 80" in the 1990's between YYZ and SFO back and forth a few times and I can recall there wasn't much "Super" about them. Basic commuter trains / busses in the air. Saying that, I used to get a seat in the back so that the roaring of the engines would lull me to sleep, similarly with the last of AA's 727 fleet. Great review and unfortunate about the unavailability of wheelchair assistance at MIA - been there, done that before while escorting a mobility challenged individual with noone at the gate. Keep up the great videos!
That was a really smooth landing from the videos POV... Wow 😍
Lovely to have you both on this videos!!! ❤
I’m binge watching Noel Philips videos and I’m absolutely loving it!
Great video. Did you realise at around 16.14 on the clock you have Voldermort on your flight??🤣🤣
You and your wife fly onboard a 35 year old MD-82 actually and that is quite insane. In Iran, i think 4 airlines still flown the MD-80s. In Indonesia, Air Fast Indonesia also has 4 MD-80s in it's fleet. Glad you and your wife survived with Red Air
I have Fibromyalgia too and I know exactly how you feel Rachel. I can't walk through airports either. Sending you love and light! 🤗❤
Md80, my fav plane! I really enjoyed them in their last years with SAS...usually I sat in the last row with a view to enjoy the engine sound.
Thank you so much, I still suffer with my knee which was smashed in an accident 10 years ago. I am always nervous going to new places and I think Racheal having her own channel will help massively. I’m even happy to help and come along with her on some trips giving a different prospective. I love how Noel cares for Rachel, you can see they in love and care deeply about one another.
Another cracking video, Noel! 😊. Always lovely to see Rach with you on your travels too!
Rachel is awesome, take her with you everywhere! How are the babies? And wheelchairs should ALWAYS be available. Rachel should not be made rot feel like a burden!
Chronic pain conditions are no joke, I feel for you Rachel. You do feel like you're burdening people at times but some people who don't bother to understand make you feel this way. I'm surprised that this airport didn't have the truly basic accommodations you needed. I'm glad you both got to experience that amazing resort you stayed at. Looks just lovely and relaxing. Rock on you two. ❤
@noelphilips
Жыл бұрын
Thank you1
My first time commenting into your video, I have watched most of your videos but never comment, I just wanted to thank you for the amount of energy you have been putting in those videos. It's just unexplainable.:D
@noelphilips
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
It’s kind of incredible that plane has been flying around so many years.
Another great video Noel! Also I just wanted to say Rachel you are inspirational! Love watching you with Noel too!
LOL I love the expression on your wife's face when you told her the plane was a bit of aviation history her look was completely No F**ks given and one that said I just wanna get home in one piece !😜
The MD-80!!! I used to fly once a week for 5 years in the late 90’s through the early 2000’s out of Atlanta on the MD-80 most of the time. It was not the best aircraft, but it’s a great memory flying around the US. I did not realize they were still in use, but glad you were able to fly one again.
Bless her heart. She's a trooper Having to reserve the lavatory is absolutely ridiculous. Love your videos
Completely understand Rach!! I too have fibro as well as a connective tissue disorder, so I hope you're doing ok! Sending soothing, pain calming hugs!
@noelphilips
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
I feel for Rachel. My mom has Fibro as well and travelling is always really hard on her. She hasn't flown in years because it's just too painful. Anyway...great video as always Noel. And I'm super late to the party, but welcome to Texas!
@TheLifetraveler1
Жыл бұрын
The worse part is she has to deal with the U.S. system now for healthcare. Not simple and easy like being in the UK.
@AdmrlSpeedy
Жыл бұрын
@@TheLifetraveler1 Pay for proper insurance and it's better than the UK. Also, not much they can do for Fibromyalgia considering it's basically a fake condition/diagnosis given when the doctor doesn't know what's actually wrong with you.
@juanitarichards1074
Жыл бұрын
@@AdmrlSpeedy Thats not true. Its an immune system disorder and it has recognizable symptoms. My Aunty has it in her facial nerves and the pain is so bad she's now on morphine. She has good days and bad days and it is set off and made worse by stress. She also has asthma.
@AdmrlSpeedy
Жыл бұрын
@@juanitarichards1074 it is true though.
@user-ng7sz5ye5k
Жыл бұрын
@@AdmrlSpeedy It would be helpful if you got some MODERN information. In the past doctors knew so little about it - that they couldn’t diagnose it. Similar to other diseases down the ages!
Another amazing video Noel keep up the amazing work 😁😁
AMAZING VIDEO!! SO HELPFUL!
Love it when you two do trips together 😊
So hilarious watching Noel geek out over the flight while Rach can’t wait to get off the ancient airplane. 😂
I wear a leg brace and deal with the same issues as Rachel. I feel you girl on those massive airports, wheelchairs are a great wellness saver.
The interior of that plane looks so familiar. I flew quite a lot with American Airlines in the 90s, watching this made me feel nostalgic :)
Fantastic content as always.
lovely review loved the flight i enjoy flying with you greetings from the netherlands
Thanks, Rach, for opening up about your health challenges. Also, I, too, have 1980s charm😆😆 No working flush? Someone must’ve wasted a non-foreign object
Please review Caribbean Airlines. At least they dont make reservations for their loo. Plus they got new planes now
l am also a Fibro warrior, thank you for sharing as many dont understand the severity of the illness that can mess with so many things in the body. Having a hidden illness is soul destroying at times. I am interested in seeing how you manage with your physical issues as I cant do walking around airports now and the assistance can be problematic when trying to make a connecting flight! Thanks and take care xx
Love you noel, your videos always put a smile on my face!
Only an avgeek would drag his wife on two old relics for an otherwise luxury holiday 😅
Nothing but love for you and Rachel and the family
Nice to see you both flying in an historic aircraft. On my one and only trip to the Dominican Republic in 1995, I flew from Miami in an American Airlines Boeing 727, which was old even then!
Love Rachel, Should get her in more videos Noel!
Its always nice to see Rache's smiling face to cheer up my day.
Poor Rach. I know how it is to have health issues & sometimes barely being able to walk. I hope she made it back to Houston & was able to get assistance. That was a very interesting flight & I'm happy I wasn't on it!
easy way to hijack the plane the cockpit door allways open lol
Thanks to your wife for her openness. I also found the info on how accommodating to physical needs the airport and airline are. ❤
@Johan-hl8rh
Жыл бұрын
If she would loose weight things might be easier for her
Your wife and I suffer with exactly the same illness. I also got ME/CFS on top of that after an infection 11 years ago. So I know how bad it can be. You are not alone, my wife takes good care of me tough so I can't complain. Lucky to have such a wonderful wife. edit: I also have a limit of around 50-100 yards and stairs are very difficult, involving a lot of pain.
@xindigochildx
Жыл бұрын
Sending all my love and well wishes to you 🌸
@rekleif
Жыл бұрын
@@xindigochildx 🙏❤️
Having to justify a disability is disgraceful. Understand why you explained the circumstances but people shouldn’t even ask. Great couple & channel. Keep it up 👍
@lesleycouch6557
2 ай бұрын
Exactly, people shouldn't ask! It's none of their/our business.
Great video Noel I hope you had a great time on you little vacation. Rachel has a funny sense of humor 2 thumbs up my friends!!!!
Nostalgia! Flew thousands of miles on American Airlines MD 80’s (Mad Dogs) over the years. Loved the plane with AA then. Loved this vlog. Cheers!
@Wolverines77
Жыл бұрын
Loved the 3-2 setup on the MD models with the wife and myself being plus sized people.. Dozens and dozens of flights on all of the U.S. airlines. I quit using wheel chair assistance when traveling with mom. I just push her myself...
A bit kidnappy 😂😂
Loved the engine sound on take off
I'm glad that you reached your destination safely and congratulations 🎊 🎉on reaching (or surpassing) 400K subscribers 🎉
I once sat in the back of a DEC-9. The complexity of violent sounds that came out of those engines were eye-opening. I remember thinking, "at least some of those sounds can't be normal."
I feel her pain as I have the exact same issues and more! Not only can I simply not walk for long periods without pain I also live with chronic leg and back pain from both failed spinal surgeries and untreatable spinal issues in my thoracic spine.
Bless you Rache. Nice one Noel and Rache.
Great video Noel & Rach. Love Rach honesty. 😂
I managed to get the Noel Philips middle seat right at the back of an AA md80 between a pair of lumberjacks from PDX to SFO, the shoulder room was rather constricted. The only consolation was "more room through coach" at the time.
Hope you and Rach had a great, relaxing, well deserved stay in the Dominican!
I remember those MD80’s going through final inspections at Tulsa maintenance base before the transfer
@darrenjohnson4420
Жыл бұрын
I went to Spartan 2001-2003 and got a tour of the American maintenance facility in Tulsa and saw a few MD80s, F100, and an A300 i think AA did work on the CF6 engines there as well
Good luck in all you do!!
AHH This flight just took me back to growing up flying American Airlines MD80s to and from DFW. Interior and all bring back memories. Also I feel so bad for Rachel. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia years ago and know just how debilitating it is. So many people just don't understand but especially during a flareup it's just impossible to do anything! So sorry she's got it as well but way to hang in there and keep pushing even when it's tough!! And no, never ever let anyone make you feel like a burden!! Another great video Noel!
@noelphilips
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Noel, between flying these dangerous airlines, eating the food, dealing with germy passengers, most importantly, hostile countries, it's amazing you're still kicking. I would've been dead long ago.
Thanks a zillion Noel Phillips for this lovely video, Rachel you are simply the best ❤️
The quintessential odd couple. Noel, the eternal optimist, and Rachel, who takes a decidedly jaded view of life. But remarkably, it all seems to work out. High marks to you both. I suspect that a well developed sense of humor, and mutual affection, are the bonding agents. Never heard of bathroom reservations before, on any airline. Whatever can the reason be? Not quite as bizarre as that flight you took across the Gulf of California, Noel. The pilot got distracted or fell asleep, and went off course. A good thing you are a licensed private pilot, Noel. It could come in handy.
When I flew for swift air we would do flying for Laser from Venezuela from SDQ to MIA since they were banned into the US. Passengers would “connect” in SDQ to our aircraft. Shady MD80 aircraft. Then they started red air to sort of bring it in house, but you can see the result of that.
Loved seeing you both together. I hope Rachel feels better soon.
I've watched two videos now with your wife, and they've been great! Cheers from Alberta, Canada. We're off to Heathrow in five days on a flight from Toronto. Can't wait!