Just to give you some background in this vlog. When I was traveling to Amsterdam in December (before flying Xiamen Air to China) I saw how sustainability as a much discussed topic. I contacted KLM, a leader in this field if they can show me what they've done so far and what they are planning to do for the future. This is the first vlog in the series to explore and learn about sustainability in aviation. I will look at other airlines during the year to see many different approach and initiatives in this relatively new field.
Love this video! Look forward to the series. Fantastic to see real creativity towards innovation with sustainability! Nice to see resources go towards real innovations, rather than needless gratuitous luxuries of yet more boring amenity kits, or how many lights, computers screens a first class seat needs! We all love luxury, but let's do it more sensibly. Well done KLM! And well done Sam for your work and continued variety with purpose!
Sam Chui Hi Sam, always enjoy your videos (and bravo to KLM, I enjoy flying your airline and nice to know what you’re doing to help protect the environment and lessen your footprint), but asking if flight is sustainable seems to buy into the crazy that the left promotes today or at worst is just click bait. I will assume its the crazy left as opposed to click bait as your videos get so many views you don’t need to do that. Of course flights are sustainable. Flying becomes safer, more efficient (less fuel) and with less impact on the environment, both noise and air quality every year. In the last 50 years emissions have been reduced by 50% and though carbon footprints are temporarily inflated as China, India and other 2nd, 3rd world economies start to make the transition to economies that are strong enough to pay the price of lower to now emission types of energy, proper sewage, cleaner water, cleaner air and proper disposal of single use plastics into the oceans. Imagine how clean the air over China would be if they would not participate in an Arms race and the invested 1/2 of the money they are currently spending on energy in infrastructure that they could then export to other county’s at an affordable cost. I’m excited about this time in our lives as we use our intellect to design, create and build planes, plants, industry, farming, truly all aspects of our economies into a more ecologically friendly way without the 10-12 year hysteria that the left seems to love to use to scare people. I enjoyed the video, but the title seems political?
Firstly, being tall is usually perceived as a compliment and it was a purely spontaneous comment. Although I am British, I’m living in The Netherlands for 25 years and I know that the Dutch are not easily offended and they like to say things as they are. I am sure the lady was in no way hurt by Sam’s comment. The reason that KLM is perceived as an innovative company is because they try out new ideas and concepts. All the different seating and beds are mock ups. They were simply showing the process of learning by trying ideas out. I don’t understand all the rude comments. My wonderful Dutch wife has been working for KLM for more than 30 years and I can tell you that KLM is a fantastic company to work for. I am very proud of this organization the way they treat their employees and that they are always thinking outside the box to improve the aviation industry as a whole. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK GUYS, COS’ YOU ROCK!
He always says the most inappropriate things. It's not the first time iv seen him do it. He needs a few lessons on his manners. I still enjoy his videos.
@@yummy9731 they are being phased out as they are all becoming increasingly old and with age comes more to maintenance. So sadly they will not be longer in the KLM fleet. The end of an era...
It's not just you. They're truly awful. I can't even imagine getting into one of those. How would you even get out of it...do they slide you out like one of those morgue storage things?
I'm all for letting economy travelers have a little taste of the flying berth but that is way too cramped and has to take into account the size of the personal belongings a typical traveller takes with him/her.
In the PANAM era they used stainless steel silverware, real glass for drinking glasses and porcelain dishes. Only cleaning and it was new. Very durable. But because of costs, they ditched those for one time use plastics. Crazy world!
Rudi van Doornegat If people were willing to pay for it, all those nice things would come back. Remember that during those wonderful times ticket prices were regulated.
OMG! Sustainability in air travel is so important! Not only will it be better for the environment, it will save cash too! And that flying V looks amazing! I look forward to when it is in production!
I thought "Enterprise" from Star Trek when I saw the V-shaped model. I am not surprised the KLM is working on ways to recycle and economize flying. In the early 1980's I traveled extensively, quite often using KLM. They were my favorite in those days. They were always so clean and efficient. Leave it to the Dutch to always be one step ahead in engineering. Great video Sam ...as usual.
Great Vlog!! I have been following the Flying V concept for some time now.. It is possible but in reality we are years away from it and I believe by then the interior issues will be resolved ,more open and more efficient.. Great job Sam!!!
Thanks I'll take the train & enjoy myself, see the country you're traveling over, way more comfortable! We've become obsessed with speed slow down alittle and enjoy your life more!
15:10 - You want my legs to be less tired, integrate some foot rests. Those of us whose feet don’t reach the floor when seated would really appreciate that.
Wow... Amazing... This would take aviation to the next level... And a huge thank you once again to you Sam... You literally don't only cover airline reports but you cover each and every aspect of the aviation industry.... Hats off to you and your team...
The Dutch are clever people. The big apple before being named NY, up to 1664 was named New amsterdam. I flew klm during the Christmas break. VCE-AMS LBA-AMS - VCE. Something good will come out of the V project.
@Cujo19760210 I remember the good old days of Ajax, and it's revolutionary way of playing, cryuff, rep, neeskens ecc what a team. Feyenoord too. In 1974 they failed to lift the world cup because of unexperience. After 60 seconds they were leading 1-0 against Germany.
Very little here has to do with Dutch cleverness. Most of these ideas are coming from other nations, and what doesn't is just absurd. Saving space is easy, just cram bodies into any open space you can find. Now, getting people to be comfortable while flying and balancing that with efficiency is not easy. The Dutch haven't been clever enough to find a better balance.
Hi Sam, I have been watching these models of aircraft that are winged on NASA X. I have been watching them since 2012, when I was in year 5 and am very thankful to you for bringing that technology into your content.
Now you can see where a small country is big. KLM is a fantastic airliner and they have a good price / quality ratio. And really important is that they are working with all what has to do with sustainable air travel. We love it to fly with them .
Diarmaid O'Riordan Diarmaid O'Riordan but when they are at the end of they’re life they need to be recycled. Look at an electric car that needs to ride more than 450.000 miles before they are better than a 2020 Diesel. Wind turbines are not viable and are leaking sulfurhexafluoride, which is an extremely heavy greenhouse gas. But climate change is big bullshit so idc about CO2 and Nitrogen emission.
So KLM devised a cunning strategy for saving money. Passengers get to enjoy their meals in plastic containers which are recycled by one passenger on to the next passenger, and on to the next, and on to the next, and on to the next, and on to the next, and given that they are made out of premium quality plastic, this can go on to eternity! How nice of KLM, so thoughtful!
What's so amazing? Other nations are already heavily invested in these technologies. In fact, most of these technologies were developed by other nations.
Your videos are amazing! I flew more than 30 different airlines in my life but I never flew on a KLM before. After watching your video, I feel really tempted to doing so in my next flight to Europe!
Boeing wanted to build a flying wing back in the 90's instead of the 777. Couldn't get it past FAA for directional control during cross wind landings nor cargo balance issues. Flying wing is the holy grail of Aviation, but it has problems.
The V wing Looks great as a passenger plane. I really like the seat design, the offset pattern looks very roomy and comfy. And some people will get to look straight down the runway on landing, especially on a crosswind landing, wow, that is would be quite the ride.
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Honestly I see little innovation here. The interior designs come from trains - except for the “high - low” seating, everything else has been in use for more than a century - small beds, folding tables. My favorite idea is the cutlery. If you don’t throw it away and wash it you can use it again. What genius came up with that? Something people have been doing for millennia is now innovative - wow. Don’t get me wrong, KLM is a good airline and I like flying with them, but this video is more promotion and trying to be seen as “eco friendly” than showing real innovation.
There aren't. Its saves fuel and if something bad happens and nobody can't escape, it helps fighting the population growth on our dear planet, thus also good for the invironment. It is a very smart design.
Re-think those sleeping square tubes. In case of an emergency how fast can the AVERAGE person wake up and get out of there? In less than 90 seconds, I doubt it.
@@Kj_Gamer2614 Well, yes you CAN sit for takeoff and landing. In fact that's what you're supposed to do. Perhaps you're misunderstanding the concept here.
Wow, lovely episode! Could you make a series of this? Could we send your video to the Dutch press? Because the aren't good in this kind of information, the only talk negative about the aviation.
That's what I am aiming for , to learn and show about sustainability in aviation with other airlines and companies in a mini series throughout the year.
Sam my KLM experience is to get to watch their B744 land and take off at Princess Juliana back in the day. Love the blue color and getting blown across the road on takeoff was a real wow experience.
I think it’s more of a cultural thing than social awkwardness. I know other Asian born people who make the same ‘mistakes’ to westerners when interacting. I now find the honesty endearing somewhat.
@@mozerm As a South Asian person myself I am quite aware of how clueless and awkward we can be in some situations. Some find it endearing, I find it quite cringe-worthy.
I have a collection of these houses from my time flying KLM Aberdeen / Amsterdam to DXB. during the noughties. I really liked KLM. I hope you're going back to see the flying V test flight. Once again a top insight to aviation.
Yes, in order to not feel claustrophobic, you unfortunately need some moving ability. I don‘t think most people really need to sit up completely (that would not be possible space-wise on a plane anyway). But you need to be able to flip around horizontally, so your feet can go to where your head was, without having to leave the bed. That‘s basically my minimum mobility requirement that my brain decides on if I feel comfortable in that space or not, which is very understandable since mobility to move around was key in surviving. How much space that is? I don‘t know yet, I would have to test it. And I think they need to do that testing too, to find out what‘s the minimal space that average people feel comfortable in. Of course guys, if you still want to fly somewhat economically, and do not have vast amounts of money lying around, you can‘t have exorbitant demands. Economy is always the compromise of what is possible and paying the least price for it.
The only positive side is that although it sounds terrible, it is understandable. The spanish or french way of speaking english sounds more funny ane friendly but then you can't understand it ;) From the non native speakers, scandinavian people can generally speak really good english.
Flight attenndent: See the carpet it's made out of our old uniforms. It's recycled material. Sam: Let me test this seat on the new Dreamliner. Ah it's a very nice seat.
So innovative the v-shape plane👌🏾, that blew mind and was like “wow, it seems basic to merge two aircrafts into one, but why hasn’t this been thought long ago!🤷🏾♂️😅” Cheers and happy 100th anniversary to KLM 👏🏾
