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Bay Area Traveler
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Welcome to my channel! I am based out of the San Francisco Bay Area and most of my videos feature TRIP REPORTS of flights out of San Francisco International airport (SFO) with some from San Jose (SJC). I also feature other aviation related videos such as Blue Angels, plane spotting or other travel experiences. Please come and join and SUBSCRIBE to my channel! THANK YOU!
(4K) Hong Kong to Taipei TRIP REPORT on Cathay Pacific CX400 Airbus A330-300
In Fall of 2023, I made 2 trips to Asia, specifically HK and Taiwan. This was the second trip in Nov 2023 firstly to HK before proceeding to Taipei. I had not flown Cathay in a long time and decided to give it a try. Overall it was uneventful, flight being only just a little over an hour.
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Flight: Cathay Pacific CX400
Route: Hong Kong to Taipei
Type: Airbus A330-300
Registration: B-HLO
Seat: 66K Economy
Date: Nov 19 2023
Highlights of flight (time stamps)
Takeoff -
Lunch Meal -
Lavatory Tour -
Landing -
Equipment - iPhone 13 Pro
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Flight: Cathay Pacific CX400
Route: Hong Kong to Taipei
Type: Airbus A330-300
Registration: B-HLO
Seat: 66K Economy
Date: Nov 19 2023
Highlights of flight (time stamps)
Takeoff -
Lunch Meal -
Lavatory Tour -
Landing -
Equipment - iPhone 13 Pro
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California Capital Airshow F-35A Lightning DEMO!
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During the evening, the Lockheed F-35A Lightning II performed a spectacular and loud demo. Because of the limited daylight, the afterburner was on full display! It's airshow season and went to my first airshow of the year at Capital Airshow in Mather Field in Sacramento, California. This was perhaps one of the best airshow ever! Due to the scheduling in order to get Frecce, this airshow which w...
California Capital Airshow, F-18F Super Hornet Demo
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As part of the demo, the F-18F Super Hornet of West Coast Rhino Demo team performed at the California Capital Airshow. Towards the end of the show, The F-18F along with the F-8F Bearcat performed a moving legacy flight! It's airshow season and went to my first airshow of the year at Capital Airshow in Mather Field in Sacramento, California. This was perhaps one of the best airshow ever! Due to ...
California Capital Airshow, Frecce Tricolori
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First time in North America in 30 years, the Italian Frecce Airshow visited California Capital Airshow during the weekend of Jul 13-14. What a wonderful performance by the team Frecce Tricolori! Bravo! It's airshow season and went to my first airshow of the year at Capital Airshow in Mather Field in Sacramento, California. This was perhaps one of the best airshow ever! Due to the scheduling in ...
(4K) PREMIUM PLUS! San Francisco to Hong Kong TRIP REPORT United Airlines UA 877 Boeing 777-300ER
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This past Fall, I had to make a couple of trips to the Far East and this time around I secured a Premium Plus seat on UA! The airfare for Premium Plus was just only a few hundred dollars and so I had to seize the opportunity to try out Premium Plus. I was super excited about this flight and boy the overall experience did not disappoint. The food and service were great. Of course, UA IFE is grea...
(4K) Sydney to Melbourne TRIP REPORT Virgin Australia VA 808 Boeing 737-800
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First time flying domestically within Australia from Sydney to Melbourne on Virgin Australia in order to connect on a flight back to the US. Overall the flight was uneventful.Flight was short and very similar to say flying Alaska Airlines in the US. APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT, PLEASE LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Flight: Virgin Australia VA 808 Route: Sydney to Melbourne Type: Boeing 737-800 Registration: V...
(4K) Taipei to San Francisco TRIP REPORT United Airlines UA 852 Boeing 777-200ER in Economy
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Back in Fall of 2023, I made a couple of trips to Asia, in particular Taiwan and Hong Kong. For this flight since I was traveling with the wife, I purposely chose the last row in Economy on the window and aisle. These 2 seats are quite cozy and quite ideal for couples. Overall the flight was very standard and typical United service. On my past flights with United, the meals have been decent on ...
(4K) Taipei to Hong Kong TRIP REPORT on EVA AIR BR 867 Boeing 787-9
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After spending a couple of weeks in Taiwan back in Sept 2023, it was time to head back to Hong Kong. Just like the flight to Taiwan on EVA, the flight back was also rather uneventful. This flight was virtually empty, probably 50 passengers in all were on this flight. Prior to departure, I noticed that the landings at HKG were on the 25's which means that the view from the left would be spectacu...
(4K) Hong Kong to San Francisco TRIP REPORT United Airlines UA 862 Boeing 777-300ER Economy Plus
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After a couple of weeks in Taiwan and Hong Kong, it was time to fly back to San Francisco. In recent years, most of my overseas trip have been on United. Though United may not offer service like what you would receive on other Asian carriers, I actually find it much more convenient to fly on United. Its website and mobile app allows you to choose seats much more freely than the likes of EVA, Ca...
(4K) Hong Kong to Taipei TRIP REPORT on EVA AIR BR 892 Boeing 787-10
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In Sept 2023, I made a trip to Taipei from Hong Kong on EVA AIR. This was the first time flying on EVA in nearly 12 years. Also, this was my first time flying on the 787-10. A meal was served on this short flight which was okay, nothing really special. Overall, the flight was a very pleasant one. PLEASE LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! If you did not like this video, I would very much appreciate feedback. P...
(4K) San Francisco to Hong Kong TRIP REPORT United Airlines UA 877 Boeing 777-300ER Economy Plus
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This past Sep 2023, I made a trip to the Far East for the first time in nearly 4.5 years. For this trip it was in Economy Plus and ominously began with a technical delay about an hour and 20 minutes. Thankfully the issue was resolved and off we went. Overall, the flight was uneventful. The dinner was pretty good and the breakfast was just okay. The service was typical United, not that great but...
(4K) Spectacular approach to Los Angeles TRIP REPORT Southwest Airlines WN 882 Boeing 737-700
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(4K) Spectacular approach to Los Angeles TRIP REPORT Southwest Airlines WN 882 Boeing 737-700
(4K) Sydney to Honolulu | TRIP REPORT | Hawaiian Airlines HA 452 Airbus A330-200
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(4K) Sydney to Honolulu | TRIP REPORT | Hawaiian Airlines HA 452 Airbus A330-200
(4K) Sydney to San Francisco TRIP REPORT on United Airlines UA 870 Boeing 777-300ER in Economy
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(4K) Sydney to San Francisco TRIP REPORT on United Airlines UA 870 Boeing 777-300ER in Economy
(4K) Full spectacular takeoff and climbout from Honolulu on United Airlines Boeing 777-200
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(4K) Full spectacular takeoff and climbout from Honolulu on United Airlines Boeing 777-200
(4K) Day 2 of San Francisco Fleet Week 2023 United Airlines Boeing 777-300ER
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(4K) Day 2 of San Francisco Fleet Week 2023 United Airlines Boeing 777-300ER
(4K) Day 2 of San Francisco Fleet Week 2023 Lockheed Martin F-35B II
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(4K) Day 2 of San Francisco Fleet Week 2023 Lockheed Martin F-35B II
(4K) San Francisco Fleet Week 2023 Blue Angels FA-18 Super Hornet
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(4K) San Francisco Fleet Week 2023 Blue Angels FA-18 Super Hornet
(4K) San Francisco Fleet Week 2023 United Airlines Boeing 777-300ER
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(4K) San Francisco Fleet Week 2023 United Airlines Boeing 777-300ER
(4K) San Francisco Fleet Week 2023 Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II
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(4K) San Francisco Fleet Week 2023 Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II
(4K) United Airlines First Class | TRIP REPORT | Honolulu to San Francisco Boeing 777-200
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(4K) United Airlines First Class | TRIP REPORT | Honolulu to San Francisco Boeing 777-200
(4K) United Airlines UA 863 |TRIP REPORT| San Francisco to Sydney Boeing 777-300ER Economy Plus
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(4K) United Airlines UA 863 |TRIP REPORT| San Francisco to Sydney Boeing 777-300ER Economy Plus
(4K) Beautiful approach to Sydney |TRIP REPORT| Hawaiian HA451 Oahu to Sydney Airbus A330-200
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(4K) Beautiful approach to Sydney |TRIP REPORT| Hawaiian HA451 Oahu to Sydney Airbus A330-200
(4K) Southwest Airlines WN 2016 | TRIP REPORT | San Jose to Los Angeles Boeing 737-800
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(4K) Southwest Airlines WN 2016 | TRIP REPORT | San Jose to Los Angeles Boeing 737-800
(4K) Qantas QF 12 |TRIP REPORT| Los Angeles to Sydney on Airbus A380
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(4K) Qantas QF 12 |TRIP REPORT| Los Angeles to Sydney on Airbus A380
(4K) Hawaiian Airlines HA 47 | TRIP REPORT | Oakland to Honolulu on Airbus A321NEO
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United Express | TRIP REPORT | San Francisco to Los Angeles UA 8979 Embraer 175
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United Express | TRIP REPORT | San Francisco to Los Angeles UA 8979 Embraer 175
United Airlines UA 870 | TRIP REPORT | Sydney to San Francisco Boeing 777-300ER in Economy Plus
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Southwest Airlines WN 2247 | TRIP REPORT | San Diego to San Jose Boeing 737-700
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(4K) Spotting at San Francisco International Airport! Reverse Ops!
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(4K) Spotting at San Francisco International Airport! Reverse Ops!
I like to begin my vacation on a Saturday morning and end my vacation on a Saturday night so when I choose my departing flight, I like to choose flights that depart in the morning and when I choose my returning flight, I like to choose flights that arrive at night.
I would like to travel to Japan. But, I would like to do it while visiting my family in China. First, I'm thinking about flying from SFO to Tokyo one way. Then, I'm thinking about flying from Tokyo to Wuhan one way. Finally, I'm thinking about flying from HKG to SFO one way just like how I flew from SFO to Taipei one way and then Taipei to Wuhan one way and then HKG to SFO one way. I would do the same for South Korea. First, I'm thinking about flying from SFO to Seoul one way. Then, I'm thinking about flying from Seoul to Wuhan one way. Finally, I'm thinking about flying from HKG to SFO one way.
I've heard that India especially New Delhi and Bangladesh especially Dhaka have like very unhealthy air quality (almost hazardous air quality) in the winter.
For countries that are located on the western side of China (e.g. India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, Nepal, Bhutan) I would like to travel to these countries while I'm visiting my family in China by flying from HKG airport to destination and then from destination back to HKG.
I would like to travel to India sometime in the future. But, I would like to do it while visiting my family in China. I'm thinking of flying from HKG to New Delhi, India and then back from New Delhi, India to HKG just like how I flew from HKG to Nairobi, Kenya and then back from Nairobi, Kenya to HKG in 2017. The only thing I'm worried about is the unhealthy air quality especially in New Delhi.
Some countries in Asia that are on my bucket lists include India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Nepal, Bhutan, Laos, Japan, South Korea.
I went to China and Taiwan this summer. First, I flew from SFO to Taipei one way. Then, I flew from Taipei to Wuhan one way. Finally, I flew from HKG to SFO one way.
the food looks mediocre and very small portion sizes.
Great review I flew Cathay last weekend Shanghai to Auckland via Hong Kong great airline especially their new A350-1000
Thanks, glad you like the trip report! I've yet to fly on the A350s. Hopefully one day!
Not bad. It's nice you got a meal on an hour long flight. I haven't been back to Asia since 2019. Even though I haven't flown Cathay, it brings back good memories like when I flew Asiana. Thanks!
@@aviationwithjeff Thanks Jeff for watching. Hopefully you’ll have another chance soon to visit Asia. Food over there is always amazing!
It's standard on asian carriers I got a meal on Shanghai Airlines and Eva Air Flight time less than 2 hours
It’s an a330-300 not a300
Very nice long flight report!
thanks!
@@BayAreaTraveler Welcome.
Hello-Love it~ how top -
It's really unfortunate United has incorporated the same lackluster catering into their transpacific flight. The food looks really Ugh ! With the two daily flights departing Taipei only a few hours apart, I really wish United would move one of the flights to the evening. Some travelers like myself would prefer an evening departure to have almost an extra day in Taiwan. Hope United Execs are listening !
Thanks for your comment. The food has been okay but for some reason, the catering for this flight was not that great. I think UA does not have an evening departure is because of UA tries to utilize and take advantage of connecting flights. If you land at night, the selection of flights to other destination is less than if the flight landed in the morning which is why a lot of flights from Asia or South Pacific land.
At 1:40, anybody who's wondering what the kid's wearing, it reads: "My grandpa loves me very much" in Chinese. Awww......so cute !
It is 14 hours in plane?🤔
@@neptunoazul6876 Yes, flight time of around 14 hrs
Wonderful video. I didn't realize that 777s went that far back in age, though.
@@coashddjj294 Glad you like the video! Yeah some of UA 777-200s are super old.
I was there
Son los mejores
Had a lot of questions about in flight amenities thank you!
Hope my report helped!
@@BayAreaTraveler very helpful thank you!
Runway 10R takeoff...cool!
Actually on 10L but cool nonetheless!
I like 787 that offers 2-3-2 seat configuration.
Wonderful night take off on Hawaiian A330 out of Sydney
Terminal 1? Domestic fly ?
@@kevinvilches3232 Departure and arrival both at Terminal 1 at their respective airports. Yes this is a domestic flight, Hawaii is part of the US.
Glad you posted this. It's awesome seeing these Super Hornets. One year, I'd love to go to the California Capital Air Show.
Thanks Jeff! I definitely recommend going to the Capital Airshow when you get a chance. This airshow was one for the ages totally beyond my expectation. I thought that this airshow being in the evening would not be as good but having it in the late afternoon and twilight made it even better. There was very little gap in between in each demo and just total entertainment for the 4 hours or so.
I noticed how the 3 FA's didn't even bother to acknowledge the passenger (this videographer) as he was trying to walk through, with a simple greeting🙄. Typical AMERICAN-based FA's
@@angieharris8015 Unfortunately this happens quite often when I fly UA. Greetings aren’t UA strong points.
I had my worst flight experience last year from HK to SF on United.
@@BBBZ123 Sorry to hear about that. What aspect of the flight made it your worst experience?
@@BayAreaTraveler I traveled with my spouse on United from HK to Ft Myers. The itinerary was HK-SF-DC-FM. The first two legs We were put into both middle seat. The last leg we had a window and one middle seat. Even the ticket doesn’t allow us to choose seats, any common sense people wouldn’t do this. It was a cheap shot. We paid about $1000 one way each.
@@BBBZ123 It sounds like you purchased the Basic Economy Fare (or from a third party website) which does not allow you to choose seats and the airline will select seats for you. Not necessary the fault of United. That's why I never pick Basic Economy or go through a third party travel site even though airfare maybe substantially cheaper so that I can freely choose which seat.
For long haul flights over 7 hrs, “I ain’t staying if I ain’t layin” (flat)
When I go international, I need that Polaris club at the airport and Bed to sleep in! That’s the way I flew SFO to Hong Kong
Was on this exact plane in January 2023, I was the first one on board (because I was an UMNR) and I was placed at the back of the plane. I got moved to first class because there was alot of empty space and I slept about 15 out of 18 hours it flew.
Great trip report. I’m from Australia, mainly living in Melbourne and have been to Gold Coast twice a couple years ago. Generally, I love travelling, especially when taking airplanes around different states in Australia or overseas. All in all, this is a great video. SimplyAviation is one other great UA-cam channel that can be considered too, as they exhibit trip report videos showcasing the service of certain airlines, what to expect, etc.
Thank you appreciate your comments and support. Glad you liked the video! 🙂
Very good Bro
@@vincenzoalfano5138 thanks!! 🙂
Awesome!
Thank you!
Not nitpicking... but its an F8F Bearcat not F-9, more specifically its probably one of the G-58 Gulfhawks they mock up as an F8F-1/2.
Thank you for the correction!
Viva México xD
No Mexico😂 Italian Air Force🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹
It's not Mexico 😊
Bravi anche i Messicani..se non è un video falso. Cciiaaoo!!
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Andiamo 😮 grattzi grattzi 😊🇮🇹🇺🇸
If you are even slightly tall those foot rests are an annoyance from hell
Agree! Can be very annoying and restricts leg room.
Plastic cups?
@@rickohler8593 yes, plastic cups were used
I don't know why these airlines are removing air vents. These planes can get hot and uncomfortable.
totally agree!
Thank you for sharing your trip here. Yes, the 777s are very nice to fly on.😊
Thank you, happy to share these trip reports 🙂 Indeed the 777's especially the 300ERs are very nice.
Nice Flight But All The Show Makes It Less And Why Speed It Up Looks Like It's Fake.....GoBackToSchool ijs
Don't understand how speeding certain parts make it look "fake". If I show those parts in realtime, my videos would be much too long and my audience would not want to watch my videos. Keeping my videos between 15 to 20 mins is most appropriate for my audience.
It's astonishing that things this large fly.
Excellent trip video👍
@@B-aviation thank you! 🙂
lost
what do you mean by "lost"?
TV Series 😍🍿📽️🎞️
@@mohammedalasmari7414 oh haha 😂
I’ve been happy with my recent flights on United’s Premium Plus - EWR-MXP, EWR-BRU. I’m tall, so I need the extra legroom, and the service is good. Most importantly, the purple seats and amenity kit matched my sweater 🤣
Ancient plane, so noisy. Bread in plastic is hardly premium.
@@anthonywalsh2164 actually I prefer to be on a noisy plane, it helps to drown out other noises. Planes that are quieter actually make it difficult to get rest when others are talking or babies are crying.
This 777 was built 2017 hardy ancient @BayAreaTraveler
@anthonywalsh2164 this 777-300ER is one of the best and safest planes ever built. It’s only a few years old 🤦♂️
My hyperbole was obviously lost. It was more the design of the plane in terms of passenger comfort, especially regarding noise and the 3-4-3 layout in economy.
@@anthonywalsh2164 It's not really the fault of Boeing nor a design issue regarding the 3-4-3 layout but rather the decision of the airlines. Originally, the 777-200 had a 2-5-2 or 3-3-3 seating config. I actually flew in 3-3-3 on EVA AIR back early 2010s. When airlines realized that they could cram another seat into the row to squeeze profitability, then it became a horrible passenger experience in Economy.
Great new report! Food looks fantastic! ✈❤👍🏻
@@AeroTravels Thank you!
Premium plus looks decent for a long flight like that. Dinner and breakfast look pretty good. I won't be so fortunate to experience that on my flight to Paris from SFO. I'll be at the back of the plane. Nice video.😮
Thanks Jeff for watching! Yeah the Premium Plus experience went beyond my expectation. Hopefully your flight to Paris goes well even in the back of the plane, fingers crossed for a light load.
The food looks very tasty and delicious !!!! By any chance , do you know is it similar food in the Economy section?
Indeed meal was great! The meals in Economy is smaller in portion in size. A good representation is my video from last Dec which is also from SFO to HKG in Economy and you can see the kind of meals served. ua-cam.com/video/VvNvzzWJJ14/v-deo.html
@@BayAreaTraveler Thannk you ...... Will watch that video to see the comparison . Thank you
United is...ok I guess, it gets the job done. But I wish there were more US carriers flying to Hong Kong to give an alternative option, like when American or Delta also flew to Hong Kong. Great footage of a beautiful sunrise btw, good job.
Thank you, appreciate you watching the video. Actually prior to the pandemic, at one point SFO had 4 airlines to HKG and they were UA, CX, SQ and HX. (I believe AA and DL may have had flights from LAX or elsewhere but not SFO.) But with the 4 airlines, it was a bloodbath with HX losing out. SQ was my favorite and I took them often between SFO and HKG. However, since the pandemic, SQ for whatever reason has not returned service between these 2 cities. :(