BMI727 From United States of America, joined Feb 2009, 10895 posts, RR: 27 Reply 1, posted (1 year 10 months 3 weeks 6 days 4 hours ago) and read 13543 times:
I saw that in Airways last month. I am kind of mad that I didn't think of it. But is pointing out the "sunroof" really appropriate on a 737? Especially one without eyebrow windows.
Why do Aerospace Engineering students have to turn things in on time?
kaitak From Ireland, joined Aug 1999, 11202 posts, RR: 41 Reply 3, posted (1 year 10 months 3 weeks 6 days 2 hours ago) and read 13286 times:
Quoting BMI727 (Reply 1): But is pointing out the "sunroof" really appropriate on a 737? Especially one without eyebrow windows.
It's very tongue in cheek, but wonderful to see that someone in aviation still has a sense of humour; it has almost completely died out in the northern hemisphere!
BritishWorld From United Kingdom, joined Jan 2010, 16 posts, RR: 0 Reply 4, posted (1 year 10 months 3 weeks 6 days ago) and read 12964 times:
I'm a big fan of this livery too.
In fact, I find everything about Kalula quite wonderful; in stark contrast to the "screw you" approach of some LCCs like Ryanair, I've found flying with Kalula to be a joy.
The highlight of any flight has to be the announcements from the crew; when landing in Port Elizabeth after a short hop from Cape Town, a booming voice came onto the PA system, saying "welcome to Zimbabwe!", which had everyone in the cabin briefly looking a bit surprised before all bursting into laughter; on the return hop to Cape Town, a hard bounce on the runway which turned into a go-around resulted in the first officer apologising over the PA, and asking if any of the passengers wanted to have a go instead; and even the pre-flight safety announcement on another hop to PE whereby passengers were told that in the event of cabin depressurisation, masks would drop from the compartments above - to use the masks, let go of the passenger next to you, stop screaming and pull the mask over your face.
Always reminds me of the very silly but amusing airline safety cards at www.airtoons.com.
I've never experienced anything like it elsewhere, but it's always a real pleasure to fly with Kalula, and this Flying 101 livery fits in perfectly with their ethos.
ERJ170 From United States of America, joined Apr 2004, 6476 posts, RR: 22 Reply 5, posted (1 year 10 months 3 weeks 6 days ago) and read 12941 times:
This plane is AWESOME! Boeing really should have toured it around just for the greatness of it. Even though I would never see it, I wish Southwest would do one too... They could have signs that say "Free Baggage Zone", "Best Class Seat", etc.. but oh well..
BMI727 From United States of America, joined Feb 2009, 10895 posts, RR: 27 Reply 7, posted (1 year 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 21 hours ago) and read 12317 times:
StrandedInBGM From United States of America, joined Jul 2007, 298 posts, RR: 0 Reply 8, posted (1 year 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 20 hours ago) and read 12202 times:
I think it rocks.
Filler
It's 737s, 747s and 380s. Not 737's, 747's and 380's. Learn to use the apostrophe for crying out loud.
kanban From United States of America, joined Jan 2008, 1638 posts, RR: 15 Reply 9, posted (1 year 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 19 hours ago) and read 11903 times:
wish some US airlines would do something similar... more entertaining than our endless theme and retro paint jobs
Does it have "smoking area" on the upper wing skins?
jetblue777 From United States of America, joined Jul 2009, 1315 posts, RR: 1 Reply 11, posted (1 year 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 17 hours ago) and read 10754 times:
Hmm.. I really like the livery. It's something unique. Plus, green is my favorite color!
aznmadsci From United States of America, joined Dec 2007, 3017 posts, RR: 3 Reply 12, posted (1 year 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 16 hours ago) and read 10561 times:
Yeah I also saw this in Airliners just the other day and loved it! Surprised it hasn't been mentioned on A.net till now!
Great job Kulula!
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DocLightning From United States of America, joined Nov 2005, 13035 posts, RR: 55 Reply 13, posted (1 year 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 15 hours ago) and read 9596 times:
The "Mile-High Club Initiation Chamber" is the best part.
beau222 From United States of America, joined May 2005, 61 posts, RR: 0 Reply 14, posted (1 year 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 13 hours ago) and read 7735 times:
mascmo From United States of America, joined Mar 2008, 93 posts, RR: 0 Reply 15, posted (1 year 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 12 hours ago) and read 7361 times:
That's the coolest paint scheme i've seen in awhile!!!
413X3 From United States of America, joined Jul 2008, 1983 posts, RR: 0 Reply 18, posted (1 year 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 10 hours ago) and read 6168 times:
No doubt if an American airline tried this they would be hit by complaints and lawsuits for any and every reason possible
UA777lover From United States of America, joined Jul 2003, 120 posts, RR: 0 Reply 19, posted (1 year 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 9 hours ago) and read 5788 times:
Love it. The green is a bit much but love the comments on the plane.
ZKEOJ From New Zealand, joined Feb 2005, 875 posts, RR: 7 Reply 21, posted (1 year 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 6 hours ago) and read 4848 times:
Quoting BritishWorld (Reply 4): I find everything about Kalula quite wonderful
Funny you should say that! Last year we had a ticket on 1TIME and went to the wrong aiport in Joburg (we went to Lanseria, but had a ticket for O'Tambo - long story). Anyway, at Lanseria, the station manager himself came to us and tried to do everything possible to get us out of Lanseria that day. However, all but the very last flight were full, and the last one outrageously expensive on such short notice. But he was so nice and helpful, made calls for us, and finally suggested we should get a taxi to O'Tambo and try to get a flight from there. He even negotiated with the taxi driver for a good fare - and that knowing that we won't buy a ticket on Kulula. What a service, compared to European LCCs!!! Kulula gets my business if/when I return to South Africa!
Cheers
micha
P.S.: Thanks to him getting us a taxi quickly, and us having been early at the check-in in Lanseria, we even made the booked original flight on 1TIME (who, by the way, were pretty darn good as well).
Byrdluvs747 From United States of America, joined Jul 2004, 1691 posts, RR: 1 Reply 22, posted (1 year 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 6 hours ago) and read 4550 times:
I find green to be a bit too much. Reminds me of S7's livery.
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SAA738 From South Africa, joined Mar 2009, 255 posts, RR: 0 Reply 24, posted (1 year 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 3 hours ago) and read 3684 times:
Here's some more info :
Quoting SA Aviation Magazine :
kulula’s “Flying 101” plane design achieves global fame :
Johannesburg : kulula’s latest plane design has been a worldwide hit after being seen by plane-spotters en-route to South Africa. Photos of the new livery dubbed “Flying 101” have since been viewed by millions having appeared on some of the world’s leading blogs, spurring a frenzy of online comments.
All this before it even touched down in South Africa.The design covers the planes exterior in a tongue-in-cheek guide to the various parts of the planes interior, such as the “Mile-high initiation chamber”.
The plane is just one of a fleet expansion of eight state-of-the-art Boeing 737-800s (each with a unique livery). As these planes will be replacing the 737-400’s currently used in kulula’s fleet, South Africans can look forward to spotting the new 800’s during this year.
“The “Flying 101” was conceptualised and designed by kulula’s in-house design department. This branding idea is a result of our 2010 strategy to demystify air travel for our fans,” comments Nadine Damen, kulula Marketing Manager.
“Initially spotted by plane-spotters across the globe, our “Flying 101” plane has become famous on the world wide web before touching South African soil,” continues Damen. “We’ve been amazed by the number of blogs that have posted “Flying 101” images as well as the large number of people talking about the new branding on Twitter.”
The first Boeing, branded with the “Flying 101,” landed in Johannesburg on Monday, 8th February 2010 and will start operating from 13th February 2010. The second Boeing is currently undergoing its transformation and will appear to kulula fans much like an oversized container box, with the words “this way up” printed on its side, is scheduled to start operating on the 8th February 2010.
Both aircraft are on a long term lease from Transavia. Kulula have 8 brand new B738's on order from Boeing which they will receive within the next year or two. Their current two operate out of the following airports : JNB/CPT/DUR/GRJ/HLA.
TIA From Albania, joined Mar 2006, 471 posts, RR: 2 Reply 25, posted (1 year 10 months 3 weeks 4 days 20 hours ago) and read 3365 times:
Someone should call Kulula's hotline and listen to their pre-recorded messages for a laugh. I'm flying them in June, so hopefully I get the flying 101 plane.
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