Pleasantly Pleasant · AIR INDIA A320 Business Class Kolkata Kathmandu And No Identity Theft!

Even when the number of stops between europe and asia were gradually reduced to 1 or 2, it was usually calcutta that remained. This is to say that it was amongst the last stopping points to bypassed. Same goes for anchorage

Casually dropping in that you already know what's going to be on the channel in October 2025 - gotta respect a man with a plan 👏🏻

Thank You ✈️

Great Video And Info

Great one Kevin. I cannot imagine looking at the famous mountains and have to do a double take that you're actually looking at the real thing! I'm excited with my upcoming trip to Asia through Qatar Airways. Keeping my fingers crossed that I will be able to see the beautiful mountains of Switzerland from 35,000 feet with my own eyes. Planning on taking pictures and videos too. This country is currently #1 in my must visit list when I retire, One day. 😅

哇，印度航空的机票好漂亮。好精美。现在的印度航空进步很大。❤❤

Please review kochi Airport, Kerala (COK)

Re: seeing the Himalayas- I asked Virgin Oz once, and they replied that at the 39000 feet my flight was at, there was a point for a few minutes where technically (ignoring cloud, haze, not being able to see out the back etc) you can see both SYD and OOL airports, approx 680 km / 425 miles apart. Checking on the math (doubling cos it's two ways) it seems right! Amazing

not only the 747- when india liberalised its economy in 1993, kolkata never made the drastic moves that other british-era indian cities such as mumbai and chennai did to attract foreign investment, and it never managed to keep up with the new megacities that sprung up in the west & south such as pune, hyderabad and especially bangalore. so airlines dropped flights and it lost its glory.

That England - India - Australia services omg!!!! flying + staying at MO Bkk and Raffles SG??? wowwwww

Flew on VT-EXL a few weeks ago from BLR to SIN in economy. Was the first aircraft I've seen without seat back pockets, and the seats were very basic but very clean.

I think you need new subtitles ngl

hi Kevin, you were in my city.....Kolkata......wow.....thanks for coming......

When I flew the kangaroo route in the 70s (Qantas), 747 from Melbourne stops were Sydney, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bahrain, Damascus (may have the last two in order mixed up); Orly airport then London. 33 hours. Back then there was a projector showing movies on the bulkhead screen. It was before Changi had the terminal it has today, we used stairs and waited what felt like a bus terminus.

Thank you for highlighting that we all need to actually use our eyes & look out of the window at our surroundings.
Asides from us Av-Geeks, it seems the vast majority of travellers appear to have forgotten the simple yet awe inspiring joy of taking in the land, sea or sky scape outside. Despite our best attempts to inadvertently destroy it, the world is still a magical place & flying a privilege.

I like the check box in "no identity theft" under 'Well done'.😂
The always entertaining humor in this channel gets a "well done" in my view!
Thank you Kevin!

So pleased that you got a closer look at those beautiful mountains! I spent a few months in Bangladesh once and was hoping to get a trip up to KTM but it never materialized. Someday!

Hi Kevin! Wonderful video, as always. If you're interested for some phenomenal views of the Himalayas from the flight, may I suggest you fly the Delhi-Paro/KTM-Paro route. Gorgeous views of the Everest, and others—extremely up-close. One of the best moments of my entire travel history.


Also, the 'porridge' that you had in-flight is basically a form of Indian 'congee' (with lots of masala of course) & usually we have it during Hindu ceremonies/pujas. It's called khichdi. That, along with the veggies (fry/curry) is a typical 'vegetarian' meal to be had on auspicious occasions, OR.. on sick days to give the stomach some respite! 😅

Airports and lounges in India....hmmm.

very nice video

Correct on the Mt. Everest!

As someone who specialized in the tour arrangements to the Himalayas, allow me to give you a small advice. If you want to see the clearest views of the mountain range, please visit between October (right around the end of monsoon season) and February when the sky is typically crisp blue. After that the weather is prone to haze and some bits of pre-monsoon rain that last until around May, until a huge one arrives in June that basically blocks any sort of views due to heavy clouds.

You must go to Varanasi. Life changing destination. Love your videos.

To add: CCU’s bleeding of international carriers is also owed to the city’s decline as an economic hub and eventual overshadowing by DEL, BOM, and BLR. Many long haul carriers served the city well into the 90s but pulled out as the yields dropped further and further.

Kevin .. you plan a year in advance 😮 .. wow .. I’m impressed 😮

Calcutta was the capital of British India until 1911. This status would be retained for awhile longer...hence why so many carriers flew here. It would continue for the next four decades as the Capital of Bengal, which not only included Calcutta but most of modern-day Banglades until 1947. Calcutta was the place until Delhi took over.

Always until the end including the adds!

Calcutta airport might not be the biggest or the most fancy, but the best part of it is it clean and simple and well laid out

Love and wishes for more views from kolkata ❤️

What providence! I flew out of Kolkata yesterday, and saw a white gentleman filming something with a camera. It took a lot of self-control to not go and just ask him if he was you. I don't think you would have appreciated being recognized, but please correct me if I am wrong about that! Happy flying!

Thanks for another interesting video in this series. 2 days R & R in Kathmandu? Want to see that video.

Beautiful videos of the Himalayas...

i"m thinking Makalu is behind the clouds and the big one to the right is Kangchenjunga (3rd highest mountain in the world)

Are you willing to share how much you bid on the upgrade? I wish you would include that in the description.

Been looking forward to your video about the Hyatt Regency KTM ever since you teased us about it.

Hm, what does "🌏❗-ish " from your description mean? 🤔

You should try to fly ladakh india you can see lot of mountains

Air India still have the caste system (illegal since 1960). In business the people behind are not allowed in the cabin to access the toilet. Delhi has to be the world's worst airport. I think 10 people checked my details both ways there, London to Bangkok

Well that plane is definitely not that much of Tata effect aside from the initial effects before the rebrand. The rebrand is only seen in the boarding pass and some tags...Air India could be judged properly after like 5 years to see the actual progress : )
Nevertheless, I recommend you fly their new A320 Neos with brand new seats and livery. I'm sure you'll be more satisfied with those planes and give 90+ : )))

I saw these views of the Himalayas, for the first time in 1984. I was a teenager, returning to Delhi via Guwahati.

Also the Air pockets, very notorious in the monsoon season and particularly frequent in this region.

Kesar rasmalai. Not kasar masmalai.

I love flying with Air India ❤❤

How much was it to upgrade to business class?

First time subscriber, thanks Kevin, would you mind wishing my special friend Pee Pee a very happy birthday? Thank you😅🎉

Great video-again!