Sam Chui

I Flew to America’s Northernmost City: Arctic Flight Operation

306K views · 3mo ago · 17:27

Join me on an unforgettable day trip from Anchorage to Utqiagvik — better known as Barrow — the northernmost city in the United States, located deep inside the Arctic Circle. I flew north in the morning aboard a Horizon Air Embraer 175, passing Denali and some of Alaska’s most spectacular scenery along the way. After a stunning arrival under completely clear skies, I spent nine hours exploring Barrow and experiencing daily life in one of America’s most remote communities.

I Flew Alaska Airlines’ 5-Stop Milk Run — Here’s What Happened

254K views · 3mo ago · 18:17

I flew Alaska Airlines’ famous Milk Run from Seattle to Anchorage - a journey that normally takes around three hours nonstop, but on this route took nearly nine hours with five separate takeoffs and landings. The flight stopped in Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg and Juneau before continuing to Anchorage, connecting remote coastal communities that have no direct road access.

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Airport Comes Back to Life!

131K views · 4mo ago · 17:49

Go to for 4 extra months of Surfshark! Hong Kong’s legendary Kai Tak Airport is back — in miniature! Two passionate aviation enthusiasts have created some of the most amazing airport model displays I have ever seen. Their collection includes detailed recreations of airports such as New York JFK, London Heathrow, LAX, Mumbai, and now their latest masterpiece: Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Airport.

Flying the Mi-26: Mission Onboard the World's LARGEST Helicopter

1.5M views · 5mo ago · 23:16

What is it like to fly aboard the world's LARGEST helicopter on a UN humanitarian mission? Join me in South Sudan as I travel with the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) and the World Food Programme (WFP) aboard the legendary Mil Mi-26, the largest and heaviest-lifting helicopter ever built.

4 Captains. 1 Cockpit. Watch This Takeoff!

456K views · 5mo ago · 1:32

Malaysia Airlines A330neo delivery flight takeoff from Toulouse, France.

Inside the Boeing 777 Glass Cockpit

315K views · 5mo ago · 2:52

National Airlines Boeing 777F cockpit Multi-Function Display (MFD) of all systems and checklist.

Latest From Dubai: The Emirates A380 First Class Experience 2026

994K views · 5mo ago · 20:00

Go to for 4 extra months of Surfshark! What is it really like to travel and fly out of Dubai during this moment? Join me on a 16-hour transpolar journey from Dubai to San Francisco in Emirates First Class on the Airbus A380.

Inside Lufthansa Technik: The Last A340-600 Heavy Maintenance Check

651K views · 6mo ago · 22:16

Guest: Inside Lufthansa Technik

The era is coming to a close. Lufthansa will retire Airbus A340-600 after the summer schedule — marking the end of a remarkable chapter in long-haul aviation. In this exclusive behind-the-scenes documentary, I take you inside the final base maintenance check of Lufthansa’s A340-600 at Lufthansa Technik in Manila, Philippines — where over 3,200 engineers and technicians work across 8 massive maintenance bays capable of handling aircraft up to the A380.

Inside Ethiopian Airlines: The A350-1000 Flight Operation

1.4M views · 7mo ago · 26:26

Guest: Inside Ethiopian Airlines

Go to for 4 extra months of Surfshark! Step inside Africa’s largest airline. In this exclusive behind-the-scenes access with Ethiopian Airlines, I go beyond the passenger experience to uncover what really happens inside an Airbus A350-1000 operation.

Before Passengers Board: What Really Happens Between Flights?

435K views · 7mo ago · 19:58

Guest: Before Passengers Board

Go to for 4 extra months of Surfshark! What really happens between flights? Follow an aircraft turnaround coordinator in Hong Kong and step into the time-critical operation. Starting from the ground handler (SATS HK) office, coordinator Vinkie picks up her next assignment. A Hong Kong Airlines A330 is arriving shortly from Bali — and within 90 minutes, it must be ready to depart again for the Maldives.

Boeing 747 Heavy Takeoff, Climbing Low

7.4M views · 8mo ago · 1:35

Boeing 747 cargo jet heavy takeoff and climbing low out of Hong Kong, TOW 391 tons, just 3 tons short of MTOW.

Inside Hong Kong’s Smart Airport: The $18 Billion Upgrade

691K views · 8mo ago · 19:41

Join me for this rare behind-the-scenes look at how technology, automation, and world-class operations keep one of the world’s busiest airports running 24/7. In 2025, Hong Kong International Airport handled 61 million passengers, nearly 395,000 aircraft movements across three runways, and more than 5 million tonnes of cargo, making it the world’s busiest cargo airport. But the real story isn’t just in the numbers.

Inside UN Aviation: IL-76 Humanitarian Airdrop Mission

1M views · 8mo ago · 25:12

Guest: Inside UN Aviation

I traveled to South Sudan with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to witness firsthand how aviation becomes a true lifeline in one of the most challenging environments on Earth. My journey begins at Juba Airport, where my aviation adventure truly takes off. Aircraft of all types line the apron, engines ready, crews prepared to depart.

Flying to the World’s Poorest Country - Scenes You Don’t See!

442K views · 9mo ago · 14:32

I fly from Nairobi to Juba in the cockpit of Kenya Airways Boeing 737-800, arriving in South Sudan, the world’s youngest and poorest country. Without aviation, the country simply stops. My host for this journey is the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). While Juba appears calm on the surface, the security situation remains complex, and photography is heavily restricted.

A Night Inside Kenya Airways 787: The Crew’s World Passenger Don't See

1.1M views · 9mo ago · 19:20

Join me as I travel on Kenya Airways’ Boeing 787 Dreamliner from Bangkok to Nairobi, getting rare behind-the-scenes access with the flight crew on this overnight journey. I link up with a team of 10 Kenya Airways cabin crew and 3 pilots, meeting them at the gate before departure. This flight features a crew change in Bangkok, as the aircraft arrives from Guangzhou, China, giving a unique opportunity to observe the full handover process.

Flying the Mighty Boeing 747-400BCF - One Night as a Cargo Pilot

1.7M views · 10mo ago · 24:23

We met up at Dubai World Central (DWC) – Al Maktoum International Airport around two hours before departure, passing through a special crew channel before heading airside. The captain began the flight with a detailed pre-flight walkaround, an essential part of operating an aircraft of this size and complexity.

An Honest Update From Me - Life, Aviation & What’s Next?

333K views · 10mo ago · 15:55

In this video, I want to speak openly and honestly — to set the record straight and share where I am in life, aviation, and my journey forward. 2025 has been a year of profound change for me. I lost my mother — the person who first introduced me to travel and aviation, and who helped make some of my biggest dreams come true. I also got married to my wife Fiona in July, in a once-in-a-lifetime celebration aboard a 747.

Flying in China vs USA — The Passenger Experience Will Surprise You!

389K views · 11mo ago · 17:26

Go to for 4 extra months of Surfshark! What’s it like to fly in China versus the United States? Two massive aviation markets, two completely different philosophies, and two very different passenger experiences. The video takes a look into airports, fleet, profitability, In-flight experience, service, onboard comfort, crew style, operation, and everything in between.

The World’s Toughest Landing: Papua’s Extreme Bush Flying

201K views · 11mo ago · 17:09

I’m joining bush pilot Matt Dearden (@IndoPilot) as we fly into some of the world’s most extreme and unforgiving airstrips. This is bush flying at its rawest and most real. Papua, Indonesia is home to some of the most challenging flying conditions on Earth — where every landing is a high-risk maneuver, and every takeoff is a battle against gravity, terrain, and fast-changing weather.

Air France New La Première - First Class Full Experience

1.5M views · 11mo ago · 17:50

I flew the new Air France La Première First Class from Paris to Los Angeles — and it’s unlike any other First Class in the world. This unique design has no walls, no doors, no dividers. Just a curtain, a luxury seat, and a chaise longue that transforms into a full flat bed.

Japan Airlines A350-1000 New First Class Full Experience

1.1M views · 1y ago · 19:08

Join me flying on Japan Airlines’ new A350-1000 and find out what makes JAL First Class special? Starting my journey at LAX, Tom Bradley International Terminal. The traffic around LAX is horrible, and the terminal facility is aged. Japan Airlines uses the OneWorld partner Qantas First Class Lounge. I enjoyed a full meal before boarding the new JAL A350-1000.

Japan Airlines New Business Class: The Middle Suite ⚠️

425K views · 1y ago · 16:56

Join me flying Japan Airlines (JAL) flagship A350-1000 from Tokyo to LA. Does their new Business Class suite resemble the future way of flying? Starting my trip at Tokyo Haneda International Terminal. I visited the JAL First Class lounge before the flight. The large lounge spanned across two floors and had a great collection of JAL’s history, including historic photos and models. There is an excellent view of the tarmac from the lounge.

World’s Largest Airplane Model & Miniature Airport Collection

306K views · 1y ago · 19:05

Go to for 4 extra months of Surfshark! I visited the world’s largest display of miniature model airports: JFK, LAX, Heathrow, and Mumbai. Take a look at the story of how these miniatures took flight Brian Keene from AvPro Designs ( introduced his passion and work of building model airports. Starting at JFK, the airport got Brian into aviation. He built all nine terminals and the cargo complex by hand.

Flying in China’s Wild West - From Tibet to Xinjiang 在中国西部的极限飞行

525K views · 1y ago · 18:46

Join me on 2 of China’s most remote and challenging flights, flying from Tibet to Xinjiang in the wild West. Starting my trip in the early morning hours from Lhasa, I boarded Tibet Airlines A319neo, a rare type that currently only flies in China's high-altitude airports. With 27,000 lbs of thrust each, the A319neo's engines easily climb out of Lhasa. The en route scenery is supposedly out of this world!