FLIGHT REVIEW | Istanbul to KABUL AFGHANISTAN on KAM AIR's Airbus A340-300 in Economy Class in 2023!

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Flying to Afghanistan is certainly not your average flight experience. Let me take you along the surprisingly normal journey to Kabul...
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FLIGHT INFORMATION
Airline: Kam Air
Aircraft: Airbus A340-300
Registration: YA-KME
Flight Time: 4h 20min
Seat: 30K
From: Istanbul New Airport
To: Kabul International
Date: May 2023
EQUIPMENT INFORMATION
Cameras used: iPhone 12 Pro Max, DJI Osmo Pocket, GoPro Hero 8
Additional equipment used: GoPro Suction Cup
PRICE BREAKDOWN
Total Price: USD 450.00
Total Routing: IST-KBL
Booked through: Kam Air Website
Cost includes: Economy Class Ticket, including 30kg checked luggage, plus seat reservation (USD 20.00)
Booking made: March 2023
VIDEO BREAKDOWN
00:00 - Introduction
00:55 - Intro
01:16 - Istanbul Airport
02:41 - Flight Details
04:46 - Cabin and Seat
06:43 - Taxi and Take Off
07:49 - Dinner Service
09:00 - Inflight
09:43 - Conclusion
10:48 - Approach and Landing
13:36 - Kabul Airport
14:27 - Afghanistan in 2023
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This video does not contain product placements. The airline was neither involved nor informed about the production of this Tripreport. The ticket fare was paid by ourselves.
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@AidenSShin 5 месяцев назад

I’m really shocked this guy even visited Pennsylvania. You are one dedicated man!

@ftshome 5 месяцев назад

Indeed 😅😂

@frederickvondinkerberg7721 5 месяцев назад

Dangerous place to go... the Amish can be unpredictable

@Okiea 5 месяцев назад

I’ve been to many places in the world but Pennsylvania, my man is dedicated to

@Hoovie9596 5 месяцев назад

Lotta loudmouths in Philadelphia

@andrewtaco 5 месяцев назад

He gets bonus points when arriving during an eagle's super bowl. Hell on the streets regardless wether they win or lose.

@smokingndc5224 5 месяцев назад

Thanks David. i spit out my morning coffee 15 sec into this vid. North Korea, Somalia, Pennsylvania!

@MorrowPlays 4 месяца назад

Dear GOD! Pennsylvania?! The balls on this guy.

@madaxeybuufis3085 3 месяца назад

Pennsylvania same as North korea, always been like that.

@aungmyintoo4635 Месяц назад

If it is Detroit, then it is comparable to North Korea or Somalia.

@mirzaahmed6589 Месяц назад

@@aungmyintoo4635 Detroit is worse.

@Mat7920H Месяц назад

I spit out my night coffee 23 seconds into this vid. The pronunciation of the airline name.

@zamorajohana 5 месяцев назад

11:40 What a BUTTER LANDING! :D

@SuliDev73 3 месяца назад

That’s called professionalism

@jefffew4610 3 месяца назад

Ikr

@user-ux6qy3wm7z 5 месяцев назад

Flew Kam Air RT from DXB to KBL in Oct. '23 on a pair of their A340's as well as a couple of internal flights. The crews, including some women bursars, were always extremely kind and professional. The 'business class' on the A340 isn't 2-2-2 but a very odd 2-4-2 economy layout; the middle section collapses down to a 2-3-2 in the first row (I was in 3A). Even more bizarre is that the bulkhead and bathroom exterior wallpaper wrap is shots of ... Bora Bora, Tahiti (who says that flying isn't aspirational?🙃)

@l4zr_boy 5 месяцев назад

You probably got on YA-KAA, a former Air Tahiti Nui example. That would explain the wallpaper wrap I guess.

@AURORA-lm2gw 5 месяцев назад

@@l4zr_boyYes, 1 A340 old Air Tahiti Nui plane

@ignoblesurfer6281 5 месяцев назад

@@l4zr_boy "Should we maybe take down the Tahiti photos?" "Nah, let's leave it up and wait for someone to ask where in Afghanistan it is, then we can all point and laugh at him." "Good idea, boss!"

@jk484 2 месяца назад

I'm surprised women were still allowed to work on that flight or in Afghanistan in general! Unfortunately due to the Taliban :/

@user-ti9pd3fb2v 5 месяцев назад

Never heard of this airline before. This is why I love Simply Aviation. Along with the famous airlines, they also do rare and unheard airlines.

@Abax8 5 месяцев назад

I'm from Afghanistan, but I was born and raised in New Zealand. Even though I've never been to Afghanistan, the clip from 14:23 to 15:16 is stunning. It's such a beautiful country. I'm extremely saddened by what's currently happening in Afghanistan.

@ncls 5 месяцев назад

sim!!

@null_geodesic 5 месяцев назад

It's a drab, underdeveloped, poor, oppressive region. I'm sure the nature can be beautiful, but every man-made structure oozes "get the hell away from here".

@Adam.340 5 месяцев назад

@@null_geodesicthanks to 🇺🇸

@mahmedakan 5 месяцев назад

In Sha Allah both of us get to visit our beautiful homeland one day ❤

@simplethewaterbender6264 5 месяцев назад

so, maybe your parents are from afghanistan but your self is from new zealand but is of afghan heritage

@muhammedazeez4797 4 месяца назад

This airline gives a great priority to safety, i work as a technician and had worked on this flight, they don't try cost cutting like other aircrafts mainly on the wheels and brakes

@FriedenInMenschFriedenInWelt 2 месяца назад

Which other Airlines would you recommend and what airlines would you not recommend?

@paulvanderhaegen761 Месяц назад

The so cold 'security ban over Europe' as strictly nothing to do whit security and evrithing whith P O L I T C S. whitch is at least hypocrit.

@norpilot4293 4 месяца назад

I was a pilot at Kam Air for over 2.5 years. I can confidently say that Kam Air is a well-organized airline with professional management. They strictly adhere to maintenance routines and ensure that their fleet is airworthy. Both cabin and flight crew undergo professional training to maintain high standards of safety. Thank you for the positive review, which not only shows the world but also our fellow Afghans that flying with Kam Air is 100% safe.

@jerrybow8779 4 месяца назад

Who do you fly with now?

@ShabanaAhmadzai-qd8zd Месяц назад

Hello, I wanted to reach out to you because I'm currently working on my thesis, focusing on Kam Air Airline. Since you have experience working there, any piece of information or insight you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

@xr6lad Месяц назад

It operates under a dictatorship mate. If it doesn’t have a true equality outlook it’s hardly ‘well managed’

@MichaelKng-fk5jk 26 дней назад

And when there are Russian pilots, and; Kam Air don't buy enough fuel oh and mountains! Of course, that never happened, multiple times! And; that was before the taliban, boy now must be peddle power!

@witwebolte76 5 месяцев назад

Great video! I flew with Kam Air last year, and was upgraded to Business Class on the return flight. The single plane that has Business was ex Air Tahiti Nui, and still featured a wallpaper with tropical beaches… Good airline, much better than what I had expected.

@haiphucnguyen5861 4 месяца назад

How was Afghanistan after Taliban 🤔?

@IceGuye 13 дней назад

@haiphucnguyen5861 You won't feel and see many differences if you just visit there for a few days as a tourist. It's a beautiful country just like many other comments here mentioned. You may see the differences only if you find a job, run a business, marry local people there, or live there for long-term. Just like the video said, if you are female and want to be a pilot in KAM Airlines, it may be difficult for now.

@AndreiTupolev 5 месяцев назад

Some interesting stuff to be see on landing and taxiing in: Mi-8 helicopters, Antonov An-24s and 26s, C-130s, and a couple of sad looking 727s

@AURORA-lm2gw 5 месяцев назад

I don't think there are any c-130s left in Afghanistan. Besides, there are Blackhawks, many UN planes, C208s, Quest Kodiak 100s, old Ariana A310s and A300B4, and 1 A320-200 of the bankrupt Safi Airways.

@AURORA-lm2gw 5 месяцев назад

Super tucano

@n7__ 20 дней назад

Yea I went to Afghanistan exactly a year ago and saw all of them and the same a310 it was sad seeing the a310 ngl

@that_one_villa 5 месяцев назад

NOT PENNSYLVANIA

@ReneDaniel-hm4wl 5 месяцев назад

Fodd

@M3T2W01f 5 месяцев назад

It could be worse. It could be New Jersey.

@austinli8891 4 месяца назад

@@M3T2W01fmaybe one day i will even get the bravery to got to Ohio

@SnakeBush 3 дня назад

Halal 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@ranjitmene9616 4 месяца назад

Nice video! "We don't have time to worry about safety right now as it's time to board the flight!"

@gamaigia9270 2 месяца назад

Istanbul airport is truly stunning. Love it.

@thejurassicdino 4 месяца назад

This is interesting, I rode that exact plane (former RP-C3436) from Manila to Auckland and the cabin there looks way better than I expected with the newer seats they installed. I waited for this trip report since I saw the A340 in a preview of another video of yours and I am surprised Kam Air is actually a pretty good airline given their situation. Thank you for the continuous aviation content!

@bossybotgb43 5 месяцев назад

Nice flying with Kam Air's remaining A340!

@christophmayr2838 5 месяцев назад

Cooles Video! Vielen Dank für den super content! 😊👍

@juandiegosuarez5159 5 месяцев назад

You can see at 6:36 that the signs above are still in spanish. It says "life vest is below your seat". It should be the same as to when the plane was flying with Iberia.

@asadlatif2313 5 месяцев назад

Good 1, Thanks for Showing Afghanistan in a POSITIVE Way....!

@Med-lv9fq 3 месяца назад

Afghan people are very hospitable and the best host

@glennsmith3473 5 месяцев назад

Well done! I always enjoy your videos and this one was no exception. I look forward to your videos to come.

@KseniaTenyakova-ts6ug 5 месяцев назад

Very interesting to see rare airline’s reviewed. Thank you for another good video❤

@GenkisTravels 5 месяцев назад

Not all heroes wear capes @Pennsylvania

@canadiantree2000 5 месяцев назад

Stunning video David, many thanks!

@sikkzakk 5 месяцев назад

Finally another video!! Hopefully this is the first of many to come this year!

@RafaelAndre2804 5 месяцев назад

A NEW VIDEO! I have been waiting for so long :)

@philcross1057 4 месяца назад

Flew with Kamair quite a bit when working in Afghanistan. Never had a bad experience and the crew were always polite and professional.

@sahirgahlot 5 месяцев назад

What an eye opening video! Thanks for the efforts❤

@afmkjan5075 3 месяца назад

I'm proud of my country. Proud of our hospitable, generous people. Afghanistan might be a poor country, but our people are kind, generous, hospitable. Another thing that makes me proud of my people is how clean they are. When it comes to hygiene, we take it very seriously.

@bramantyoprahoro7284 2 месяца назад

Salaam from Indonesia. Being clean is a part of Imaan. 🙂👍

@jeffreymerit6346 11 дней назад

Bruh 😂😂😂😂😂

@SnakeBush 3 дня назад

😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

@antediluvianer 5 месяцев назад

Absolutely loved and agree with the epilogue. Thank You

@stuyoull4333 5 месяцев назад

Got to admit,I never even knew flights to Afghanistan were even a thing.Having said that,I'd happily fly that route just because it's a 343 and I've only flown the 346.Great review David as you always do.

@heybenjii5544 4 месяца назад

If you wanna fly a A343, then rather take a Lufthansa Group flight, probably safer...

@sushi777300 5 месяцев назад

Awesome 👍 Those hyper exotic routes are extra fun to watch 😊

@vinayraghuram1992 5 месяцев назад

Loved the video. It was very nice to see the review of Kam Air. I know it isn’t your channel’s mission, but I honestly would have loved to know more about what your time on the ground in Kabul was like.

@crustymalone 2 месяца назад

Afghanistan is a really beautiful country, I myself have been there twice after the takeover of the Taliban. I met some really cool and friendly people there.

@carlospanizo4646 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for the video. Interesting and diferent flight, Airline, city, country and aircraft. Good work.

@fgpurchasing 5 месяцев назад

Great report as usual! However, special thanks for showing a bit of the country at the end ❤

@senguptasayn 4 месяца назад

Amazing video. Many thanks.

@widorheyns9149 5 месяцев назад

Amazing content, you always provide the information I want to know!

@dragon32210 4 месяца назад

It's been awhile since I've clicked on a video so fast...life had to wait

@subhabose126 5 месяцев назад

Was waiting for this one from Simply Aviation!

@american101 5 месяцев назад

I’ve been subscribed to your channel for a long time! The privilege of flying is a great one!

@Arthur-oj7hv 3 месяца назад

Great job! Beautiful and educational - so to speak! Keep at it!

@JelmersAviation 5 месяцев назад

Fantastic video man!

@delacruzr21rd 4 месяца назад

Nice to see this aircraft still in service.. I took this aircraft back in 2010 with Philppine Airlines from MNL to YVR..

@skyeye787 5 месяцев назад

Man the team at Simply Aviation is dedicated for us!!! You guys are awesome!

@azmtba2861 5 месяцев назад

Thanks your for the great video! And what a smooth landing! In Afghanistan we would call this butter landing: "beshak“

@rmd4209 3 месяца назад

Honestly, I'm impressed wit cleanliness of the aircraft and the meal option onboard Kam Air. Well done to them, you can clearly see they try their very best. 😍

@Clapmff655 5 месяцев назад

Just months hes finally back

@SWA3135 5 месяцев назад

Vids are so entertaining and interesting, I'm a huge fan! :D already can't wait for the next vid

@hs1296 5 месяцев назад

Absolute go-to channel for trip reports! And this one's just exceptional!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@Dbspeaktruth 4 месяца назад

That landing was amazing

@2nww3r 5 месяцев назад

Pennsylvania had always been in the middle of a violent warzone I'm shocked that y'all went there

@lamariposa5919 28 дней назад

Hope the best for Afganistan ❤

@DouglasDC10.30 5 месяцев назад

This is certainly one of the rarest airline reviews on RU-vid! And once you leave Afghanistan, could you review Ariana Afghan’s Airbus 310? Love from Australia! 🇦🇺

@Marhabacars 3 месяца назад

Yes

@ZengoMay 4 месяца назад

Good to hear your generous comments about Kam Air

@FJ20244 3 месяца назад

Proud of our Airline (Kam Air). Thank you for the honest review!

@chromebomb 5 месяцев назад

This is why i luv simply aviation

@Sydorrah 5 месяцев назад

Great video guys!

@ryanfrisby7389 5 месяцев назад

Absolutely fantastic video David! (Also, loved the PA comment lol)

@user-ci3of9sp1s Месяц назад

Danke from Kabul für die Informationen und Aktivitäten ❤

@ricardomejia4336 5 месяцев назад

i admire your bravery and spirit of adventure in visiting pensilvania

@airviation8446 4 месяца назад

Wow!! A full review on an Afghan airline!! Not something you see a lot. Great video!

@bossfight6125 5 месяцев назад

Kicking off 2024 with one of my favorite aircraft. Thanks! Also I'm praying you to review Starlux, Air Premia, Etihad Residence in 2023, Condor and JetBlue. I'm so ready for everything you guys have in 2024

@waqaravionics 4 месяца назад

Fantastic aviation review I am a frequent traveller and the way this journey is reviewed is great

@Monticello_Bonifacio 4 месяца назад

I really love how you objectively rates Kam Air with best consideration to its current eco-socio-political aspects of Afghanistan. Some may say that the airline services is bare minimun, but those bare minimums for most of Afghani people are in fact a luxury. Thanks for the review btw

@PlanespotterJourdan Месяц назад

I love the end where you show what its like in the city

@JohnsBrownEyes 5 месяцев назад

the Pennsylvania shade lmfaooo

@TheFilmEditor26 5 месяцев назад

Your safety isn't guaranteed 2:10 🤣🤣🤣

@ziaurkhan9908 4 месяца назад

Bravo Felix! It's great to see you going where others won't. (I have been watching you long enough to recognize your hand)

@jajabwuw 5 месяцев назад

Finally a new video😍 wow flight to Afghanistan, You really have to have courage and love this world (aviation) to do it, I respect you, these are rare videos that make you really special, thank you bro!!

@METALLICCA 3 месяца назад

what courage,,, there are plenty of tourists visiting the country. nobody been abducted, killed, looted or raped.. so chill

@SaicharanRajesh 5 месяцев назад

Simply Aviation is the only RU-vid channel that has quality reviews of different airlines ❤

@GAMER_-yu8mz 5 месяцев назад

Josh cahill too

@Philmaster07 5 месяцев назад

@@GAMER_-yu8mzjupp he is indeed also brutally honest sometimes :D

@4evertrue830 5 месяцев назад

So true. Now all i need is to find a way to stop confusing this channel with another, simple flying...😂😅😅😊

@Colorado_Ronin 5 месяцев назад

Yeah and then just stop posting anything for a month out of nowhere

@WVHTPAWorldOfTransport 5 месяцев назад

Noel Phillips does good reviews also. @SaicharanRajesh

@brianmerdani673 5 месяцев назад

Wow, great video who would’ve guessed

@elsenorvananas 4 месяца назад

The A340-300 is the Honda Accord of the skies. Easily will fly another 25!

@PhilipDK5800 4 месяца назад

*knocks on the engine cowling*. This baby has only had two previous owners and can fit so many crazy travellers inside 😂❤

@nerd2814 2 месяца назад

The large number of CFM56es around sure will help keep them flying!

@TomasHamala 5 месяцев назад

Great one🎉👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😊

@emanoelchaves2793 5 месяцев назад

Nice video! Really surprised with Kam Air's service! Altough their aircraft are quite oudated, they are pretty well mantained. It made me remember of Safi Airways. Too bad that they aren't fliyng anymore. During its best year, Safi Airways got clearance to fly to the EU (Germany) and North America (Canada). Another thing, that since 2021, when the former goverment was ousted by the Taliban, I was wondering about the visa and immigration procedures, as the Afghan embassies are not controlled by them. Once again, congrats for the video! Keep up the good work!

@dannyong4843 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for showing us this awesome and wonderful vídeo. I enjoyed it very much. How long did you stay in Kabul? What airline did you fly out of Kabul?

@theAdamAronggear 5 месяцев назад

9:32 if Noel Philips made this video, you will hear his famous lines: *It's time for the Noel Philips' Loo Review!*

@brianpearson8782 5 месяцев назад

I've flown out of Kabul on Ariana, a 2nd hand Boeing 727 ex Pan Am

@rozymuhammad 5 месяцев назад

Great Vlog Sir ❤❤

@L103teramo 5 месяцев назад

Nice video I hope in future I' ll do videos like you

@os4908 5 месяцев назад

Thank you

@rezaalan3991 5 месяцев назад

Great flight. Another new destination/country in this channel and another new airline. I hope you also try the state owned one to another new country who haven't visited yet.

@jarneinderbitzin4375 5 месяцев назад

Hi! I really enjoy your videos and id love to see you fly on air cairo and review it!

@Mominzoda 5 месяцев назад

LETS GOOO

@alexbremner8361 4 месяца назад

The A340 Arcade Fire refresh.

@stephenowen4637 5 месяцев назад

I travelled on KAM Air in 2008 regularly from Dubai...they were the best of a bad bunch

@Airborn777 4 месяца назад

Thks for Posting nice Clip very unusual❤

@Nooticus 4 месяца назад

239 airlines covered on one channel is actually staggering. incredible work! this was a respectful, thoughtful and well-informed video. thanks.

@fared___3409 3 месяца назад

That is a hella smooth landing 👏👏❤

@explorewithahsann 4 месяца назад

A well-maintained cabin from an unexpected airline

@tasmanianmapping 4 месяца назад

Try Sharp Airlines, a regional airline from Victoria, Australia, and their base is in Launceston, Tasmania. They operate Swearingen Metroliners, and area very nice small airline to use.

@Roaditaly153 5 месяцев назад

Wow fantastic

@DartyVic 4 месяца назад

You are possibly one of the first aviation and travel bloggers who actually acknowledge their privilege! I cannot thank you enough for setting such a great example for everyone and to openly acknowledge that you have the privilege of your ancestry and where you live that allows you the access to travel and share with the world what you are experiencing.

@Mutatedlizard 5 месяцев назад

I found this channel after 5 years this is soo nostalgic

@christianwuethrich2222 Месяц назад

The A-340 of Kam Air played an important role in the evacuation of Kabul in August 2021. One of them had been used to evacuate a girl school to Rwanda for example. It was possible to track them on FR24 and to spot them in the news reportage made at Kabul airport at that time.

@nandhanthala7716 5 месяцев назад

Happy thing here is a340 is used by very few airlines and yes KAM air uses so happy for it And happy to see a340

@marcostovar7968 4 месяца назад

Good information

@congregation_ 3 месяца назад

Unique travel experiences

@justanaviationguy11 5 месяцев назад

Gotta be honest, Afghanistan looks really beautiful and their aviation also is quite interesting. Thanks for this enjoyable trip report!

@brianhansen2202 5 месяцев назад

So beautiful. Also the women underneath the burqa, or at least those who arent killed for listening to music

@justanaviationguy11 5 месяцев назад

@@brianhansen2202 🤦‍♂️

@muzammil5240 5 месяцев назад

i have flewn in this airline like 6 times and they are actually quite good.

@majlo4430 5 месяцев назад

I really appreciate your courage, I also travel often and visit unusual countries, but Afghanistan is a place that particularly worries me these days, it is even level more than Iran for me... Incredible! Best regards and many thanks for this video!

@METALLICCA 3 месяца назад

stop following the FOX news and the western capitalistic media.. Both Afghanistan and Iran are more safer than Chicago.