World Famous Influencer Embarrasses Kenya in Viral Video

The entrance of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in August 2017.
The entrance of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in August 2019.
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Renowned aviation and world influencer, Sam Chui, has embarrassed Kenya with a review video that has gone viral, attracting over 270,000 views on Youtube in less than 96 hours.

Chui, who has over 2.9 million subscribers on Youtube, painted a miserable picture aboard a plane of one of Kenya's leading airlines.

The Hong Kong and Australian aviation and travel vlogger and author exposed a number of hitches that demeaned the country's services for international travelers aboard Kenyan planes.

Chui, who has traveled to over 100 countries and flown over 2,000 flights, complained on being barred by the airline crew from recording his review videos despite obtaining prior permission and having recorded on other international planes.

File photo of Youtuber Sam Chui during one of his travel expeditions around the world
File photo of Youtuber Sam Chui during one of his travel expeditions around the world
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"I think this plane has lost it. The boarding process was chaotic and the staff even stopped me from filming despite trying to explain to them," the influencer retorted.

Chui, whose fascination with airplanes stemmed from his visit to an airport while a teenager, further exposed the airline for delaying their departure without issuing notice to passengers.

"We are thirty minutes behind schedule and some staff even started boarding late. It looks like the last minute passenger is missing," he explained.

The influencer, who has written three books detailing his different experiences in the aviation world, was additionally displeased by the food served in the economy class of the plane.

Chui, who has clocked over 3 million miles around the globe, compared the experience with other adventures stating that the Kenyan plane's hospitality was below average.

Other than the food, he advised the plane operators to improve on the forms of entertainment - which he observed was outdated.

"I think they need to work on better food, better entertainment because their movies are also in 2019. And also they need Wi-Fi as well," he advised the airline.

He, however, applauded the crew for the warm reception and friendly approach throughout the journey. 

Chui had given a five-star review to Rwanda Air which he used on his journey to Rwanda. From the food, crew, and reception he was accorded on one of their flights, Chui was pleased and ended up ranking the airline as one of the best in the world.

His celebrity status was recognised by the plane operators, prompting them to accord him the best services throughout the journey.

According to him, it is that precious feeling of being above the clouds that informs his passion for the aviation sector.

"It is that precious feeling of being above the clouds, the romance and the curiosity of flying which developed my passion towards aviation and travel."

Chui has bagged over five international awards for his travel ventures. He has been featured in a number of international media publications including CNN, Bloomberg, BBC, and Daily Mirror among others.

He has traveled in a number of planes with his favourite being Boeing 747.

File Photo of Influencer Sam Chui holding a caricature plane
File Photo of Influencer Sam Chui holding a caricature plane
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