Can we appreciate the creativity of the thumbnail? It's an airport terminal satellite, but shaped like the COVID-19 virus

I’m surprise Wendover hasn’t created his own airline yet.

The Qantas Canberra-Gold Coast route can partially be attributed to the fact that a persons from the ACT can travel to Queensland, but cannot drive through the state of NSW, which is declared as a hotspot by the QLD government.

Wendover: doesn’t roast Newark Airport Newark Airport: I’ve won, but at what cost?

This video was accidentally made possible by Half as Interesting

This was almost the longest Half as Interesting video ever

"Watch the extended cut on Neb...." *closes window, switches to Nebula* ... No subtitles *switches back to UKposts*

Don't forget about the Air Tahiti Nui flight that went non-stop from Papeete to Paris, because of travel restrictions in the US, where it would usually have a stop (Los Angeles). With fewer passengers and cargo, it made it the longest non-stop flight record(!), though they did say it was a one-time affair.

If you run multiple UKposts channels, you'll need to know all about organising your workflow. That's where Brilliant comes in. Brilliant has thousands of courses to help you make your channels a success.

4:28 - did he really just put that bag on the conveyer with the handle open?

I’m surprised he didn’t talk about the flights to nowhere AKA sightseeing flights that takeoff and land in the same airport and fly around landmarks and serve special meals so passengers can experience flying again. Several airlines have done them including Singapore and ANA

"Mitsubishi CRJ-701" *sad beaver noises*

Real fans know that he uploaded this accidentally on HAI

Only legends remember that this first existed on Half as Interesting

He didn't even mention the flight to nowhere, that exists just so people can experience flying again.

Just wanted to mention that I absolutely love your videos. Haven't been doing so well with the Covid period, and these videos literally make me so happy! I learn so much and am eternally grateful for the effort you put into creating them! :)

sam having a mare with his different channels lmao

Two wrong channel uploads in 24 hours, Sam? Anyone would think you're doing it for the comment engagement.

Even though it’s an airline video, Wendover has managed to nail a key message to most governments around the world. If you wanna save the economy, you gotta save the health of the people who give you that economy first!

I am very surprised that Wendover has not be sponsored by an Airline yet, maybe he is still holding out to make his own😅

Sam: *Uploads same video yesterday to HAI and sets it to private * Us: “Why?” Sam: “My goals are beyond your understanding.” Oh well I still love these videos and how they explain such complex topics so effectively. It inspired me to start my own channel on social and political issues, although mine is not as funny.

Real legends watched this on Half as Interesting

As I'm reading these comments, I see most of them are just about how it was accidentally uploaded elsewhere or how this is another video about planes on this channel. But, you have to admit, this is a brilliant piece of work by all those involved. I'm amazed at how thoroughly everything was explained. I particularly felt the #7 fascinating. Airlines bullying mayors and the political establishment for more aids. Wow! Nice job, Sam.

I've had a Nebula subscription for just about a year and I swear it's the possible use for that money. Adam Neely, Wendover, Sarah Z, almost every UKpostsr I watched before is on there without any of the typical UKposts shenanigans. 10/10, seriously recommend.

pretty gutted I missed this vid on hai yesterday, been waiting all day for it to finally come out on Wendover

When a Wendover video is so good you watch it the day before on HAI

Best video in YEARS! No frills, no unnecessary stuff, just the facts as all viewers were used to, a long time ago. Thank you.

2:22 I thought my headphones disconnected then realised I wasn't wearing headphones Edit : guess he fixed it

I knew something was wrong when i saw video about logistics on Half as interesting Glad to finally get to watch it.

It's the first day of August in 2023, and air travel feels just like pre-COVID days.

You have two huge assets on your productions : 1. The narrative and imaging selection, 2. And the research is impressive.

This video was amazing, Id love to see similar themed videos!

I heard a horrifying glitch sound at 2:22 . Does anyone else hear it?

I love the chill background music.

at 12:00 that's CLT Douglas International airport, the new terminal. Bruh the attention to detail is incredible. good job

Another amazing video, congrats mate!

What a great Half As-Wendover Productions video.

Do you read my schedule to know exactly when I have a free half hour to sit down and youtube? Because your timing is beautifully perfect for me every single time. I wuv you.

Love to hear the focus on Australia. Cheers!

Fascinating. This must have taken so much research. Kudos.

When comments will be implamented in nebula ? It would be nice to have a talk with other nebula user, and it would be easier to help the developpement of the site.

"Century's first pandemic" Swine flu: am I nothing to you?

So interesting, keep up the fantastic work !

I flew the Eagle County-Aspen-Montrose-Dallas route back in may. It was a strange one, I was confused as to why it was such a short flight and what made it worth it to American. Thanks for the great vid, Sam!

Watching this on a flight Wi-Fi & I'm like "oh boy here we go again"

The only time sam would've thought asking people to click on the bell icon would be a mistake

Thank you for announcing the extended cut version. :D

That thubnail logo is so cool! Great job as always 👍

"But now, many months longer, that is no longer the case." European second wave: Bonjour

Good thing this was uploaded to the right channel this time! xD

Thank you for sharing this!

Very informative video. Thanks for sharing!

Just when you think he has already covered literally everything aviation related.

I am surprised you didn't mention the Australian flight that left and then arrived at the same destination. It flew over the great barrier reef and Uluru, letting its passengers sight see

have not seen such creative view in a long time. nice video

Excellent video; I wish the sources are/were cited like they are in some of this channel’s videos (I would read them).

Aviation: *exists* Wendover: Ooh, piece of candy!

I'm not sure which is the word that describes Wendover Production the best: Aviation/Planes or THEREFORE. I slightly propend for the second.

This video was way more interesting than I expected, there was lots of stuff that was pretty cool to learn.

Mammoth Lakes (MMH) was the one US city that lost air service this spring. There was a plan to move air service from MMH to Bishop this fall, because the MMH airport has a lot of flights cancelled due to crosswind problems. About 20% of flights during summer were cancelled or diverted in 2019, although some could have been due to low demand and pilot shortages for the regional airlines. Mammoth is a ski resort, so most activity is during the winter - during the summer, there was only one flight per day from LA. However, the start of service in Bishop has been pushed back to 2021. There will be flights into MMH this winter. And speaking of short flights, back in 1974 I lived in the Bay Area and my girlfriend was in Visalia. I would fly down Friday afternoon to see her, but the flight was an United EAS flight - it went SF-Stockton-Modesto-Merced-Visalia-Bakersfield-LA The flight segments between Stockton, Modesto, and Merced were less than 10 minutes long. And it was a 737, not a little regional plane. Stockton used to have quite a bit of air service, but then the town went downhill, and it is only barely served by Allegiant these days.

"I saw this getting uploaded to the wrong channel"-gang rise up

When you upload your video on the wrong channel twice in the same day...

14:24 Hats off for great non invasive truly informative ad. Appreciated.

Thank you for this interesting video! Went over to Nebula to watch it and came back here to give it a like :)

I still can’t believe we haven’t put in a rule that you can’t fly with a fever until now. The fact that I could fly with a serious case of the flu and infect a bunch of other people with no protections at all for decades really makes no sense. I do hope that is one thing that stays after the pandemic

Real legends watched this on HAI first

Thank you for the Nebula direct link !

This was an extra extra good video. Not sure what the difference was but this one was above average. Good job

Sam, you uploaded this on HAI yesterday 😳 When you realize that you are on the wrong account lol

At 8:00, I think you mean Bombardier CRJ-700, not Mitsubishi :)

He’s got the music used in the podcast Lore in the opening. I like your taste, Wendover.

Thanks for a very interesting video.

Another reason to storing the A380s instead of selling --- Who would be buying anyway?

don't tell me you weren't expecting a sponser spot when he said "innovation and creativity"

LMAO the Chad Lawson music in the beginning, this feels like an episode of Lore. Absolutely love it!

Sam, I get you with the UKposts algorithm, but things are getting better! 3 educational videos were on trending today! Veritasium's new video, this and also Johnny Harris's new video! Things are absolutely going in the right direction and I'm pleased for you and for society educating themselves!

This is a long half as interesting video!

Covid Impact - Me to my wife in 2022 : “honey let’s see which new flights are now operating and book a holiday to an available destination”.

Hey man. I love the vids However i noticed an ofputting Sound at around 2:20 . Thanks

I recently had a chance to ask the COO of Southwest about the PHX to Cabo flights. He told me that Southwest plans to keep the PHX to Cabo flights going even after COVID-19, and as you have deduced correctly, they are adding destinations to where leisure travelers go such as Denver, Palm Springs, etc. (but I assume that's only if the demand is still there).

2:23 the audio glitch scared me

Drinking game: drink whenever Sam says "therefore".

Qantas has 12 A380s. 6 have had cabin refits completed. All 12 are in storage. 2 at the Qantas hanger at LAX, the rest at Victorville. They chose VCV (rather then the Australian storage location in Alice Springs) because it is close to the airlines A380 maintenance facilities at LAX. They expect to get at least the 6 refited aircraft back into service. The other 6 aircraft are on "we'll see". Meanwhile, Alice Springs is full of stored aircraft from Singapore and Hong Kong.

There is an audio glitch at 2:22, after that the sound is way quieter (weird interaction with loudness equalization). Still good content as usual.

PSA: The gentleman loading his carry-on items in the TSA scanner has both of his suit buttons buttoned. You’re only supposed to button the top button.

13:33 What is an “AirLnes”

Thanks for adding the direct nebula link, I always forget to go over there to watch it even though I pay for it XD

"The road to recovery starts with health." - this quote can be applied to many things in life actually.

“This century’s first pandemic” is a painfully, probably true, way to describe COVID.

2:22 sound clip has a glitch

I would LOVE a follow up on this video! (Or of there already is, please let me know hehe)

Dude, watching this in october 2021 (yeah yeah, its almost october) is kinda trippy. We've been in lockdown for a years and a half!!

Is it just me or was this uploaded to HAI yesterday?

I'm early so I want everyone to know that I think the guy who makes Wendover videos might be the same guy who makes the Half As Interesting videos

Could you make a video on O'Hare airport history? Why it goes from 3 pairs of runways in 3 direction to currently 6 parallel east-west runways, 2 northeast-southwest and abandoned 2 northwest- southeast runway?

Interesting, I did not expect the vacation travel to pick up like this. I guess the cheap rates I get emailed about frequently. In past years I have flown to San Jose del Cabo a few times (usually Pittsburgh to Texas to Cabo) but I canceled my vacation to Mexico this year even though I am in my late 40s and of low risk I will absolutely not get on a plane until the risk is much lower.

This video brought to you by Half As Interesting, wait no, Wendover Productions

Sam back in his " making aviation videos or else I'll feel insecure" safe space

That thumbnail is a great piece of design. Love it

Seeing Fort Myers mentioned is kinda surreal (used to live there & now live in on of the cities next to it).