How Much Money Does an Aviation YouTuber Make? Q&A Time! 

One thing I really appreciate about you is how you are not confrontational, acerbic, or nasty. You don't go out of your way to shame, embarrass, or humiliate anyone, yet it's clear what you like and don't like.

This has to be one of Noels best videos yet. What an inspirational story. We saw the human side of Noel. From telling us how he was not the best with money and getting his family into a sticky situation, and then having the willpower and desire to turn it all around and make it all better. Truly an inspiration.

I just came across your page yesterday. It was your greyhound bus video. I’ve since watched eight of your videos and I love this. Never thought I would be interested in watching someone fly around the world. But you did such a great job with talking about your trip, about the plane that you were in, the way you interact with other folks, everything is so cool. Keep up the great work.

Never met a truly successful person that didn’t work their chops off to get there mate; and success extends well beyond the financial side. Well done for taking responsibility, digging your way out of debt and looking after your family. That’s success right there in many ways. A man of honour, always be proud.

One thing not mentioned is the sheer amount of pleasure you have given thousands of us over the years. I’ve been watching you for many many years now, every week I’ll watch the new video and usually a few others from the back catalogue too. I get genuine pleasure from your work, and you have enriched my life by showing me the big world out there. Along with Bald and Bankrupt, Simon Wilson, Harald Baldr et all I spend more time watching you all than I do “proper telly”. Keep up the amazing work and hope Rach feeling better too

Noel, I'm truly glad that you are on youtube, because you have been an integral part of my journey of being treated for a bone disease. I spent 218 days in the hospital in a 2 year period going through a living nightmare, while your videos helped to take me away from the painnfor a moment or two, and also helped for me to relax. You're a great personality, and I enjoy living vicariously through you and your trips being the AVgeek that I am! Bless you, and thank you for all of your hard work!!

My son asked me recently whether I regretted not starting a RU-vid channel earlier. The answer is YES. If you want that career path, start it now, because it's getting harder. My channel started off as a hobby and now I earn more than I did working 9-5:30 / 5 days a week. As Noel says, you work at it 7 days a week, but it is rewarding. If you find your perfect job, you'll never have to work another day of your life. Most travel RU-vidrs are in their 20s/30s, perfect hair, perfect complexions etc. and seeing the world before they settle down with a family. At 64 I'm past that stage. If I can do it, anyone can... it's hard work, but great fun.

I used to have a strong fear of flying. Watching your videos and Josh Cahill’s videos during the lockdowns helped me get over my fear of flying. I saw how normal flying is. Last year I took 7 flights and not one panic attack. Thank you for sharing your journeys!

Your personality is what makes your channels so enjoyable. Keep it up.

Noel, you are in no way weird! You have a wonderful on screen personality, and a great sense of humor! Also, I don't know if you saw my comment on the last train vlog, but I'd like to propose the name for the bathroom review on trains as the "Choo Choo Loo Review".

Thank you for this video! You are my favorite travel vlogger. I started watching your videos last year to overcome my paralyzing fear of flying and have to say you're a big part of me getting back on a plane again. What helped was hearing the engine noises while seeing the view from takeoff and then knowing you arrived safely at your destination. Thank you for the amazing content! I hope to say hi one day at an airport somewhere.

Such a wonderfully heartwarming video. I've been watching your videos for a couple of years now and I can easily say you're my favourite channel. Whenever a video of another subscribed channel is released, it's "that's cool, maybe I'll watch it later when I have a moment" but when your's come out it's "I must drop everything right now and watch what that rascal's been up to". Thank you for everything you're doing, it's perfect in every way! ❤

Don’t sell yourself short, Noel, it helps hat you are also a brilliant storyteller

Noel, your honesty and transparency are very inspirational. Thank you for that.

I truly appreciate you being so honest and candid about living in Texas! As a native of Georgia those of us who have lived in the southern United States for generations we both see and appreciate people like you and your family. You’re always welcome and I assure if you ever should really need it, someone will always help you here!

Appreciate your candid views and a little bit of a background about yourself in this video. Being a RU-vidr that stands out amongst the thousands of others attempting to make a success out of it, is quite literally a full-time job. With hours of overtime. And lots of 7 day weeks. Keep up the hard work mate 👌

I am glad to see that Noel said some kind words about America. So many Europeans tend to speak ill of Americans.

I stumbled on one of your videos a few months ago and have been watching them ever since. As someone who has never gotten to be on an airplane and probably never will, even though I would like to fly at least once, I enjoy watching your trips around the world and watching your airplane experiences too. This fellow Texan says thanks for working hard to share with others who might not have opportunities to do and we can watch you!! 😊

Hi, Noel. I'm an American who has lived some of HM's commonwealth countries before returning to the US. Upon returning, I (like you) chose Texas because of work. I spent several years in a suburb of Houston similar to yours, but absolutely hated it. Urban planning seems to not exist. Summers are hellish. Texas pride is a facade, as I've never, ever seen a place so eager to destroy nature and history to make a quick buck. The locals weren't particularly friendly. So, you and I seem to have had pretty different experiences overall. I just moved to another Southern state and, well, the history, weather, nature, people, and even airports are much more to my liking. The great thing about the US is, we're so big, you're bound to find your niche somewhere. I'm glad that you seem to have found yours.

I'm a new viewer of your channel and I must admit, I like you more and more with each video I watch. Your sense of humour and down to earth personality are what makes your videos comforting and different from other channels screaming for our attention

Having also grown up on a council estate in Leicester, I know what you mean when you say you grew up with nothing. With any success, people will always hate on you. Keep it up mate, love your videos. Respect to you and love to the family.

Noel - fantastic video and thank you for sharing your story. Regarding some of the negative comments, the fact you address them in such a reasonable, open and transparent way speaks volumes about you.

I'm a business traveler myself and I have Delta Diamond Status, so 9 times out of 10 I'm in business/First/Delta One, and he's right. You've seen one economy seat, you've seen them all. But, what I do enjoy about these videos is getting to see airports/airlines/countries that I would never otherwise visit. I find it all fascinating. Well done, sir.

I stumbled onto your channel because I was looking at flight reviews for my upcoming travel on the 747-8 about two three weeks ago. Since then I've just been binging your content. I don't know why, but it's just really entertaining. Keep it up

Brilliant video Noel thank you. Getting yourself out of a sticky financial situation deserves a great deal of credit. There are many thousands of us that really appreciate and enjoy what you do.

Fantastic video Noel. I've subscribed to you for quite a while now and this was very insightful. I can't believe I've only just come across it now. You, amongst other travel reviewers, have me really wanting to start doing it myself. Keep it up. Wishing you and your family safe travels and good health.

As a nervous flyer I watch your videos and they really help me normailize the whole procces. The fun and enjoyment you show to a process I sometimes fear has really helped me 😊. Keep doing what you do!

Flew to Australia via Vietnam a few weeks ago and thought we saw you on our flight, but it wasn't you. We were gutted! Love this channel and good on you for fixing the money issue. I hope you do earn millions at some point!

Ah, lovely to see you taking off from Gatwick over Redhill, a mile from where we live! We paused the video and saw all the places we know from the air on your trip. Great too to hear how welcome you’ve been made in Texas. I hadn’t realised you wanted to live in the US for so long - an inspiring story. Thank you for your lovely videos and don’t let the negativity get you down. There are plenty of us who have nothing but praise for your work!

Great video Noel. I thought that this was going to be ‘what RU-vid pays me’ video, turns out it was so much more. Some incredible honesty in this and a lot of positivity. Thanks for all you do!!!

Lovely video Noel. You truly are an inspiration. I totally agree with you how hard it is to make new content, but also to maintain those high standards to keep your subscribers engaged. I love aviation and also dabbling to learn how to fly, I opened my RU-vid channel, with 3 subscribers so far , two being my kids and one being my nurse 😅, and as a dentist, I don’t get the time to make proper videos, and to post them. 😊. Maybe in future. I loved your India tour videos. You are a brave man ! India is a daunting experience but worth it.

Love that you open this video with an acknowledgement of people who are afraid of flying. Would suggest you consider doing a short mini-series directed at different aspects of flight that people find scary and walking them through it. You have exactly the kind of personality for the job. Great work Noel.

I’m an avid avgeek myself and as an autistic guy I think people can think I’m just a geek with no emotions but I’m actually pretty sensitive and anxious a lot of the time. I struggle with my mental health a lot too and avation has been one of the most inclusive and accepting communities I’ve found. I’ve never had a bad experience with airline staff at all really even if I ended up panicking and struggling throughout the flight they have been amazing 9/10 times. I’ve always felt a bit daft being into aviation but also struggling with change and the whole experience of travel but I completely agree with your advice to learn as much as you can, knowledge is power 100% no matter what flight you’re on physics is on your side, planes want to fly at the end of the day and that’s a damn good baseline if you ask me. Definitely one of my favourite videos of your Noel, also as a fellow Brit your food choices are elite. Can’t beat some fish and chips with some monster munch.

This may not mean much but you are easily my favourite AV youtuber. Clear, consistent, quality videos that are truly unbiased and raw. I LOVE that you are not afraid to try anything, you're not "above" flying ultra-low cost economy in a developing country. I got into you because of your travels through Indonesia (where my wife is from and I frequent). Amazing, honest youtuber and top bloke. Big fan from Australia here.

It's great to see someone work hard at a goal and achieve it. You make content i love to watch and your videos are always interesting!

I’ve been watching you from almost the beginning, I’m so pleased you have been able to make this a career. Keep up the great work

Congrats to you and your family, Noel! Really dig your channel and honest reviews. You’re like the fun Uncle who’s living his dream, and taking us along for the ride - even on flippin’ Greyhound, ha! Props to your creative storytelling and sheer joy for living. 🥇

Noel makes flying for a nervous traveller seem quite enjoyable and panic free

Been doing RU-vid for about 2 years now and just broke 1k subscribers. It is a grind making content, finding interviews, figuring out content, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Do something your are passionate about and it is never work. Good video as always Noel!

I appreciate how candid you are in this video; as I hope other people will! I hope the guy who went for a pee during pushback will too! He looks like he is heading for a coffee shop in Amsterdam but can't handle the caffeine... Bless him, he did seem to leg it back to his seat ASAP though rather than act like an entitled arse! Great content as always. Take care.

Hi Noel. I moved to the States from the UK nearly thirty years ago (California). I’ve had an amazing life with the usual ups and downs. Best decision I ever made. Never looked back. I hear Texas is wonderful. Good luck.

Hey Noel, I discovered your channel a few months prior and it is safe to say that you never fail to entertain, I have nearly watched all your recent videos, don't stop posting!

I began watching your videos a few months ago. I'm now a regular viewer. I love travel but am rarely able to do so, so I live vicariously through your videos. Thank you!

Thanks Noel - I like that this was done on BA flights and keep up with the funny enjoyable content 😀 BA don't have the greatest reputation - but it's the little things like the finger sandwiches, a quite often chatty and friendly crew and the British accents making you feel at home after a long trip that I like about them.

I don’t think I have ever watched a RU-vid video that was so motivating without being a motivational video. Almost brought me to tears. Personally I don’t find these flight videos captivating and only watched a few exotic ones like Turkmenistan but clearly enough people do to make it a viable business. Kudos to Noel! And to RU-vids, Ubers and airbnbs of this world which gave an opportunity to so many people! I admire you Noel!

Those comments are horrible on that forum are nasty. This video shows that you are friendly and considerate person, I've always enjoyed your content and it's nice to get this kinda behind the scenes look. All the best, Noel!

Noel, I am fascinated by your videos. You show a side of aviation that is a dream of many. I don’t think it would be my cup of tea, but that is OK. I too changed my life to focus on aviation when my wife of 30 years passed away. I built my own plane, became an A&P, Got an IA certification, teach aviation at a local collage, and I get to fly every week in my own plane. All without a dime to start out with. I saw you at Oshkosh last summer. But you were swamped by fans so I did not get to talk to you. I hope to see you there again. Maybe I can be fortunate to have a few words with you. Keep the shiny side up and good luck! Steve

You were my first You Tuber that I ever followed. Your content has always been amazing Noel. I appreciate all your hard work to provide amazing quality content. Continued success. Prayers for you and your beautiful family. Much love from Pennsylvania❤️

What a wonderful video.... again. 💐✈✈🥇. You have provided such comfort, joy, and humor to all of us for many years. You have shared your wonderful family (HI, RACH 🙋‍!) with us, too. Thank you for all your sacrifices. Much love and admiration from California. 🙏 p.s. Just received my Noel Phillips blanky. Soooooo comfortable. I have to now tear it away from my cat, Meghan, before my next trip. 😻😻

I am becoming an avid follower. I love your attitude, honesty, advice, tips and travel gems. How anyone can write or say anything negative about your channel is baffling. Enjoy your family, your life, good karma and all that you provide you, your family, friends and channel followers with. Your piece about how can hear you speak was fascinating. I even tried it myself and I very much like my quieter voice. Who knew!

You didn't quite answer how much money you make but it's great that you make enough to support your family and crew and then some, I'm sure. All well-deserved because your content is excellent. Luv your presentations!

Dear Noel, I really really enjoy your videos. My dad has an IT job, and part of his job require him to travel. He has been to many countries like the UK, UAE, Australia etc. I've always wanted to travel the world myself, and through your videos, I'm always taken around the world from the comfort of my bedroom. Through your videos, it always feels like I'm right beside you, and you are talking to me. It feels immersive and heartwarming. When you go to Amsterdam, I come with you. When you go to Istanbul, I come with you. Hell, I feel like I've been to Kazakhstan myself after seeing your videos. Keep up the great work man, I love you.

Hi Noel, I'm sadly not in the position to be able to travel, much as I'd love to! Your videos are what enables me to enjoy travelling without travelling. I find you very easy and enjoyable to watch and really look forward to the next video. Keep up the good work and thank you.

Noel, I constantly watch your videos and I absolutely love them. I can watch your channel for HOURS. Honestly, with this video, you inspired me to start a traveling vlog!!

Noel, really appreciate your honesty, fair play, you only get out what you put in.

I just want to say noel, ive been watching you for around 6 years, ( the days when you uploaded full flights ) and i was about 12 at the time. Im now near 19 and watching you grow over the years has been a pleasure. Seems crazy but you have had the same influence as someone such as Jeremy clarkson had on me over the years. Thanks for all the content mate

Thanks for being straight with us. As far as Texas goes...the part of Texas you chose is really nice. My best friend lived in that approximate area for several years, and after visiting her several times I considered living nearby. HOU is a great airport. I think you made a pretty good choice.

Your videos have helped my anxiety for my trans Atlantic trip next week. Thank you!

Finnair is pretty awesome at Oneworld, Cathay also. (beside the mentioned Qatar and Jal, Qantas isn't bad either)

Thank you for all your amazing content Noel, your honesty is appreciated my friend, I wish you and your family well, looking forward to your next video 👍

Great video - reminds me of my own trips (MAN to Amsterdam and to Paris) to renew Air France gold status - best moment when landing at CDG and cabin staff advising of gate numbers for transfer passengers with destinations in alphabetical order and coming to “M” and getting confused why a passenger was transferring to where the flight had just come from ! Still had enough time to nip into town and get some nice chocolates for my wife !

If anyone deserves a subscription, you definitely you do! The amount of effort and detail you put into your videos is incredible! Just discovered yourself a few months ago and I’ve been bingeing since!

Thanks for the open and honest commentary! I'm one of those many others who dream of being a full-time RU-vidr and you're one of my inspirations to actually do this. We're still a small channel but hope to grow soon. And you're so right about economy class vs business class videos - I've got two flight reviews on my channel, one economy and one business class. The business class video got about 2000 views in less than a week, but the economy one took 15 weeks to reach 2000 views. People love seeing products that seem out of reach to them. Good luck for the future too and I'm looking forward to seeing South America! We were supposed to go to Peru in 2020 which was cancelled and we've not had the chance to re-schedule yet 😢

LOVE your channel - you present in a fantastic manner. You have my type of humor. Please keep churning these out!

My partner had a fear of flying so we booked her on a Fear of flying course. We did it at Luton airport but they probably do it at other airports and it takes you through the whole process from start to finish they even take you up and fly around the airport then land again. Can't remember how much it was but it was very much worth it.

Really enjoyed this video noel, especially when you opened up to us about your beginnings

One thing you’re not is annoying. Your videos are how I always start my week. Appreciate all you do. Great tips and advice.

Welcome to Texas, I hope you and your family enjoy your time here.

How much money does an Aviation RU-vidr make? Did he ever answer this question?

Enjoy all your videos, the GA ones especially as I worked in GA a few years ago hope everything good now with Rachel and the family after the health issues. Best wishes keep it up mate

I feel that travelling by plane today is safeer than years ago. I remember when there seemed to be crashes all of the time. In the 70's when I was asked to be a flight attendant for TWA there were crashes often & I did think of that. Today, we don't hear of a crash very often. I have to agree with you that the people in Texas are extremely friendly. I lived in the Woodlands, but no matter where we went, Houston, Conroe or the area where my late hubby worked, everyone was friendly. The first time we walked into a restaurant & were greeted with "How y'all ?" we knew we were in a good place, Our neighbors were so nice. So Rach's parents moved with you? That's very nice. Texas is defiitely a lot warmer than other places in the US. I also love Rach. I feel like I could sit & have a nice chat with her over tea or a glass of wine. I also have mobility issues so we have that in common. I enjoy your videos as I get to see places I will never visit & different classes in planes I would never see.

Your channel is simply fantastic. You are very genuine and I love watching your travels around the world. Thank you for the great work you do!

Thanks for answering all of these questions Noel! You should try getting status with AA, they have new suites coming out at the start of the year and they fly a huge fleet. I am their second highest status, and use my status to fly Jal business class when I go to Japan.

Your best yet. The honesty. The insight. Bravo

Noel takes the Mickey out of himself! I have always wondered just how lucrative being a RU-vid video uploader really is. And, if that means I want to know how much you make in a year then so be it!

What a respectful, professional, hard-working, transparent man. He truly answered any and all questions any Noel Philips fan ever had! He gets my vote for best RU-vidr!

Running your own business, no matter what it is, is very hard work. Not only do you have; “the work”, you also have the other work of: running the business. So it’s effectively 2 jobs rolled into 1. 3 if you’re the tea-boy as well (like I am). So I tip my hat to anyone who runs their own business. People just see the nice side to it: the ability to take days off when you want (even tho I work 7 days a week, about 364 per year, but right, “the ability” to take a day off is AMAZING!). And in your case Noel, people see you living it up in an Emerates first class seat and think you’ve got the life of Riley. I know that behind the scenes a lot of blood, sweat, and even more tears went into that video! Amazing story, and enjoy your success, you’ve more than earned it!!! I’m truly in awe!

Really appreciate you talking about fears related to flying. I'm an anxious flyer but I travel pretty often so I've encountered a lot of diverted flights (which is also *sarcastically* great for the weather diverted ones because I'm terrified of Thunderstorms :( ). That's a fantastic tip too and in hindsight it's sort of how I started watching aviation youtube videos! Having a good context can be a really great relief!

Good on you buddy . You made your dreams come true . You should be very proud of yourself . I like the fact that you’re honest and straight to the point .

Who would dare accuse you of being strange or weird??? They hate you 'cuz they ain't you! Loved the vid!!

Really liked the video - the combo of flying while focusing on the Q&A was just a little bit different and refreshing.

Still waiting for the answer……

Your candid answers are refreshing.

Great video Noel! ☺️ This is something not very many travel RU-vid creators would make.

Noel, you’ve reignited my love of travel. I just got back from UK and already have a trip booked for Greece in January. Thank you for the inspiration.

ahhh I remember our chats when we would talk about life and facebook video and the moment that took off for you :) Good to see you doing so well Noel.

Noel, as a Oklahoman I welcome you to the south!

Always watch Noel’s vlogs and what an inspirational back story. A raw behind the scenes gritty look how unglamorous his job is. Once he had grown his YT channel he can’t just sit back he has to work so hard to be the best of the chasing pack. Take a bow Mr Phillips. You’re an absolute legend

Hi Noel, really enjoy your travels. This one reminded me that back in the late 80s BA did something called Fun Flights which you booked through a travel agents for a fairly low price, turn up at Heathrow on the day of your booking to find out which European Destination you would have an out and back day trip! Did this as my very first experience of flying and had round trip to Amsterdam on a 757. During the flight cabin crew checked for anyone with Fun Flight booking and we had look in the Cockpit. Those were the days….

I have been knowing you for 3 years and i am enjoyed your flight review videos so much. You are one of my favorite youtubers and i am also wanted to thank you for visiting Indonesia and try some Indonesian airlines that you heard or never heard of because those of your Indonesian aviation adventures are my absolute favorite videos in this channel. Well done👍

I'd be terrified of moving to America if I had a family member with major health problems. Doesn't the medical costs there scare you to death?

Can’t believe you lived in Leicester! Around the corner from me. Watching your videos over the years has helped me fall back in love with aviation!

love your videos, advice and all that. thank you for working so hard so far from your family to keep us entertained. it really is appreciated.

I took me years to hit that subscribe! But today I did! You deserve, you’re funny and good people. Can’t wait for your next video🤙🏻

Probably unrelated to your One World goals, but DeviantOllam just left Delta for Alaska Airlines. People seem to be raving about it, and it is part of One World. I don't know much about American, BA, Cathay, Iberia, JAL, or the others... I know Business Class on Qatar is pretty awesome! But just look at DeviantOllam's videos on Alaska/Delta in the last 3 months and that may help you see if Alaska would work for you... probably not but worth a mention.

I find Noel - NOT ANNOYING. The accent is a plus for me, as well.

What a great video, I really enjoyed this one. I really like your style of filming and, I, absolutely believe, that the character we see on screen is the real you. You're down-to-earth and you are not trying to be anyone else other than yourself. Your humor is dry, just like mine, and I'd be happier for sure if your videos were a bit longer. I hope Rachel makes some more appearances soon. Thank you also, for opening up your heart and for telling us about things that other people would be embarrassed and too ashamed to talk about. Bravo Mr Philips.

I liked your sincerity. You have been very transparent and shared everything that it takes to be a vlogger. Admire it. Keep it up

We're leaving on an A380 from Toronto to Heathrow in 8 days. I havent been back to the UK since I was 14 years old in 1978 with my parents. This time im with my adult daughter. Love your videos.

WELL DONE NOEL.I ALSO SAY ONE OF THE BEST VIDS EVER...I TAKE MY HAT OFF TO YOU.A HONEST PERSON WHO IS HUMBLE AND A DECENT HUMAN BEING.I THINK WHAT MAKES YOUR CHANNEL GREAT IS YOUR NATURE AND ATTITUDE. YOU NOT OVER THE TOP LIKE SOME OTHERS OR A DRAMA QUEEN. YOU MEASURED AND FLAT ON THE GROUND. ALL THE BEST FOR THE FUTURE AND I ONLY WISH YOU GREAT SUCCESS GOING FORWARD.REGARDS FRIM CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA.