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- Mon Aug 28, 2006 11:41 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: How Long Until JetBlue Folds?
- Replies: 128
- Views: 19356
RE: How Long Until JetBlue Folds?
A little harsh.
Coming from PAX perspective, I perfer JetBlue, and hope they are here for good.
- Tue Aug 08, 2006 5:48 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: BOS Terminal A
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2238
RE: BOS Terminal A
Another shamless plug, glad you guys like it. My company built it, and I was actually a member of the team responsible, though just in the <acronym title="Kingfisher Airlines (India) AND Irtysh-Avia (Kazakhstan)">IT</acronym> capacity. I will see if I have any pics from the 'during construction' day...
Jump to post- Wed Apr 20, 2005 12:07 pm
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Looks Like Icahn Is At It Again
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2992
Looks Like Icahn Is At It Again
Instead now he is pissing off NON aviation people. <b>Antioco Hits Back at Icahn</b> A war of words between Blockbuster CEO John Antioco and the company's biggest shareholder, Carl Icahn, escalated Monday as Antioco released a public letter to Icahn accusing him of creating "turmoil and uncertainty"...
Jump to post- Sat Feb 05, 2005 9:44 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: ORD Ranks Last In Punctuality?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2598
- Thu Feb 03, 2005 4:24 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: TEB Crash
- Replies: 171
- Views: 25246
RE: TEB Crash
<i>Watched the replay on Passur. At about 7:19 am Flexjet 416 (LXJ416) a Lear 45 was on approach to TEB runway 6. LXJ416 then did a go-around and diverted to <acronym title="White Plains - Westchester County (HPN / KHPN), USA - New York">HPN</acronym>. Replay Passur from 7:17 am to 7:21 am for TEB- ...
Jump to post- Fri Jan 07, 2005 12:35 pm
- Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
- Topic: Why Do People Prefer Big Planes?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 13557
RE: Why Do People Prefer Big Planes?
According to my co workers, little ones crash 'All the time'.
I don't feel that way but little ones scare me. I go out of my way to fly bigger ones.
- Fri Jan 07, 2005 8:21 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Will Entry Level Employment Ever Return?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1992
RE: Will Entry Level Employment Ever Return?
Good to hear, Hey, my industry, (tech) is no different. Hang in there!
Thanks guys.
- Fri Jan 07, 2005 8:20 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: B6 Expands In BOS, Boards One Millionth Pax
- Replies: 61
- Views: 5511
RE: B6 Expands In BOS, Boards One Millionth Pax
I do not know what, if anything, they plan to do with D. Being it is strictly Air Tran right now, and they are doing well, who knows? I know American had planned to do something with their gates but Sept.11 th killed that. E was renovated, however, the project was not completed. I do not all the det...
Jump to post- Fri Jan 07, 2005 6:04 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: UA Charging For Alcohol
- Replies: 41
- Views: 5422
RE: UA Charging For Alcohol
Why do domestic flights charge for booze? I will make a guess....
because international flights are so pricey?
- Fri Jan 07, 2005 6:03 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: B6 Expands In BOS, Boards One Millionth Pax
- Replies: 61
- Views: 5511
RE: B6 Expands In BOS, Boards One Millionth Pax
I just got out a meeting. Substanal completion date is March 9th. First flight is indeed March 16th. We will be on site after until July or whenever to satisify our client. Anything for Delta. It has been a pleasure serving them and building this lovely terminal for them.
Jump to post- Thu Jan 06, 2005 3:23 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Will Entry Level Employment Ever Return?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1992
Will Entry Level Employment Ever Return?
I respect the fact lots of good good airline employees are out of work and/or on the brink as the climate remains strained. I am wondering, do you ever see a time the airlines will accept entry level employees? JetBlue recently put an ad it was hiring at <acronym title="Boston - General Edward Lawre...
Jump to post- Thu Jan 06, 2005 2:54 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: B6 Expands In BOS, Boards One Millionth Pax
- Replies: 61
- Views: 5511
RE: B6 Expands In BOS, Boards One Millionth Pax
Hummm I'll check on the date. Maybe I read a date for something else. I will get you the proper actual date tomorrow from the contract it's self. Remember my company is the contractor. We will still be on site after the project opens. It is not 'finished' to us until the punchlist is done and the cl...
Jump to post- Thu Jan 06, 2005 12:18 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: UA Charging For Alcohol
- Replies: 41
- Views: 5422
RE: UA Charging For Alcohol
Oh. I havent flown internationally since I was about 10. Maybe that's why
Jump to post- Thu Jan 06, 2005 11:54 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Why Does UA Use 2-5-2 Seating?
- Replies: 62
- Views: 9117
- Thu Jan 06, 2005 11:52 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: UA Charging For Alcohol
- Replies: 41
- Views: 5422
- Thu Jan 06, 2005 11:49 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Lufthansa Flight Scheduled Munich To Billings, MT.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6864
- Thu Jan 06, 2005 11:35 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: B6 Expands In BOS, Boards One Millionth Pax
- Replies: 61
- Views: 5511
RE: B6 Expands In BOS, Boards One Millionth Pax
I work on the Terminal A Project and it is going very well. We are in schedule. The terminal will open in July. I will try to get some photos. I am badged. As for JetBlue, congrats. I never flown it. <acronym title="Boston - General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS / KBOS), USA - Massachuset...
Jump to post- Thu Jan 06, 2005 12:55 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Updated American A300 Is Here
- Replies: 44
- Views: 9679
RE: Updated American A300 Is Here
Once again, I need to do a trip report on my A300 flight from Miami to <acronym title="Boston - General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS / KBOS), USA - Massachusetts">BOS</acronym>. People were praying for shits sakes. Quite the turn off. Anyway, I am glad they are updating the interiors. Is...
Jump to post- Thu Jan 06, 2005 12:51 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Cruising At Mach 1 With A 747!
- Replies: 40
- Views: 19990
- Thu Jan 06, 2005 12:47 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: US Airports Refuse To BE A380 Reliever
- Replies: 92
- Views: 20191
RE: US Airports Refuse To BE A380 Reliever
BOS also had a problem with the Concorde. Hell look at all the fuss about the proposed new runway!
Jump to post- Thu Jan 06, 2005 12:45 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Could/Should AA Replace The A300's With 7E7's?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 6672
RE: Could/Should AA Replace The A300's With 7E7's?
Unitedkatw is there a 7E7 template yet?
Jump to post- Wed Jan 05, 2005 1:46 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: UAL "Channel 9" Not All The Time?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 6904
RE: UAL "Channel 9" Not All The Time?
I know a lot of people that get nervous when they shut that off LOL
Jump to post- Wed Jan 05, 2005 1:25 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: ATA 753--- What Routes?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2670
RE: ATA 753--- What Routes?
They went on the <acronym title="Boston - General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS / KBOS), USA - Massachusetts">BOS</acronym> to <acronym title="Las Vegas - McCarran International (LAS / KLAS), USA - Nevada">LAS</acronym> route through Midway. Usually a 738 from <acronym title="Boston - Gen...
Jump to post- Wed Jan 05, 2005 1:05 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Report : One Of The Safest Periods Of Air Travel
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4995
RE: Report : One Of The Safest Periods Of Air Travel
Great stuff. Maybe we can build on it even better if industry people stop dancing over rivals beaten bodies, having ridiculious a -vs- b battles, trashing other countries, and focusing on what matters, the pax/customers.
Jump to post- Wed Jan 05, 2005 12:51 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Updated American A300 Is Here
- Replies: 44
- Views: 9679
RE: Updated American A300 Is Here
My experiences on AA A300's have led me to be one for the retirement of all A300 a/c
Jump to post- Tue Jan 04, 2005 4:08 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: New Delta Fares Signal Song's End?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 6836
RE: New Delta Fares Signal Song's End?
Lame.
If DL ditches Song, it will be a major mistake
- Tue Jan 04, 2005 4:06 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Very Disturbing News On US Baggage
- Replies: 38
- Views: 9305
- Tue Jan 04, 2005 4:04 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Self-Upgrade Stories!
- Replies: 37
- Views: 5385
Self-Upgrade Stories!
I would never even attempt to sneak in. That is really tacky. I do think the airlines are crooks when it comes to F though
Jump to post- Tue Jan 04, 2005 3:14 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Could/Should AA Replace The A300's With 7E7's?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 6672
RE: Could/Should AA Replace The A300's With 7E7's?
I am not bashing the A300 by an means. A classic heavy. Stress on CLASSIC. However, in the words of the big rat gang, who's episodes are prob as old as some of these a/c...
"Now it's time to say goodbye, to all our companyyyy,"
- Tue Jan 04, 2005 2:51 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Cranky Travelers
- Replies: 63
- Views: 5797
- Tue Jan 04, 2005 2:50 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Could/Should AA Replace The A300's With 7E7's?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 6672
RE: Could/Should AA Replace The A300's With 7E7's?
Profit over safety
Good plan
AA's A300's are tired. At least the ones I have been on.
But hey, they are profitable, until the next crash
- Tue Jan 04, 2005 2:35 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Two Reasons NWA Will Order The 7E7
- Replies: 92
- Views: 12192
- Tue Jan 04, 2005 12:44 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: New Delta Fares Signal Song's End?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 6836
RE: New Delta Fares Signal Song's End?
What are you talking about? Song is not only extremely popular, it is expanding. No where fast? Delta flyers have Delta for business travel and Song for vacation destinations. More revenue and lower fares will help the company. No where fast? Please.
Jump to post- Tue Jan 04, 2005 12:41 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: The Biggest Scam Running - And Nobody Complains
- Replies: 74
- Views: 14353
RE: The Biggest Scam Running - And Nobody Complains
Look, I am pax, and I totally disagree with this thread. If I am travelling for business, my schedule may change, so my company buys refundable tickets. If I am on vacation or totally sure I am going, I will buy non refundable tickets. It is just that easy as a pax to avoid a messed up situation. Sc...
Jump to post- Tue Jan 04, 2005 12:27 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Could/Should AA Replace The A300's With 7E7's?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 6672
RE: Could/Should AA Reaplce The A300's With 7E7's?
Honestly, yes. Those old clunkers need to go in my opinion.
Hell even a 738 or 9
- Wed Dec 29, 2004 12:54 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: AA From Chicago Flight Grounded
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3192
- Wed Dec 29, 2004 12:21 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Tsunami- Airlines Helping
- Replies: 113
- Views: 17467
RE: Tsunami- Airlines Helping
I dunno. You know the press. I did hear FedEx and 747 for sure. So, their mistake I guess. But regardless I am pretty sure FedEx is donating an a/c. I saw the same footage. Really, really, really tragedic stuff. I donated to the red cross today. I just cant believe what these people are going through
Jump to post- Wed Dec 29, 2004 12:16 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: USAirways Asks Employees For Help This Weekend..
- Replies: 100
- Views: 9790
RE: USAirways Asks Employees For Help This Weekend..
Clipper you are a very good employee and your head work is admirable. Shame a lot of people around here have to be so cold.
- Wed Dec 29, 2004 12:10 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: AA Dropping Soda From Inflight Service?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 10322
RE: AA Dropping Soda From Inflight Service?
Well I love coke so I would hope not. In the AM I would understand the move but eliminating soda from all AA flights would be bad news
Jump to post- Wed Dec 29, 2004 10:22 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Tsunami- Airlines Helping
- Replies: 113
- Views: 17467
RE: Tsunami- Airlines Helping
I just heard on CNN FedEx is donating the use of one of their 747's.
Jump to post- Wed Dec 29, 2004 10:20 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: AA From Chicago Flight Grounded
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3192
AA From Chicago Flight Grounded
Did a search, didn't see this.
I just now caught a report on Headline News about an AA flight out of Chicago that got grounded. Pax found a 'threatening' note about a bomb. Looking into more info. Anyone else hear about this?
- Wed Dec 29, 2004 5:25 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Is "Seth" And/or GoFaresGuy For Real?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4869
RE: Is "Seth" And/or GoFaresGuy For Real?
Good point smc. They fire that F/A cause of their 'image' but I think the public cares much more about being stranded then some not so offensive pictures
Jump to post- Wed Dec 29, 2004 5:19 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Breakdown Of HKG/VHHH
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1735
RE: Breakdown Of HKG/VHHH
Thank you sir! Awesome stuff. I have been looking in the archives. Some great photos. Seems the 2 most popular spotting airports are that and <acronym title="Philipsburg / St. Maarten - Princess Juliana (SXM / TNCM), Netherlands Antilles">SXM</acronym>. Topless women will do that. The thing is I see...
Jump to post- Wed Dec 29, 2004 3:50 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Is "Seth" And/or GoFaresGuy For Real?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4869
RE: Is "Seth" And/or GoFaresGuy For Real?
YES!
And he is the pimp of the year.
look at this suit!
Mock him if you wish 'playa hatas' but this guy is wicked smooth
- Wed Dec 29, 2004 3:27 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Mike Boyd On USAirways Debacle And "Seth"
- Replies: 38
- Views: 8326
RE: Mike Boyd On USAirways Debacle And "Seth"
You guys are wayyyy off
this outfit is totally pimp
Plus he has free swag?
That guy is the pimp of the year!
- Wed Dec 29, 2004 2:43 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Tsunami- Airlines Helping
- Replies: 113
- Views: 17467
RE: Tsunami- Airlines Helping
Well I meant the half price for victims and such but I get your point. It's a shame we dont see more charitable acts then
Jump to post- Wed Dec 29, 2004 2:41 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Breakdown Of HKG/VHHH
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1735
Breakdown Of HKG/VHHH
Okay. Can someone breakdown Kai Tak for me? I believe it is now closed. When did it close? Will it ever reopen? Was it just a significant airport for the view/spotting/pictures or it's incidents there. Did it close because of safety? It appears they have had a lot of problems there. What are the oth...
Jump to post- Wed Dec 29, 2004 2:34 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Tsunami- Airlines Helping
- Replies: 113
- Views: 17467
- Tue Dec 28, 2004 11:45 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: US Airways
- Replies: 73
- Views: 8034
RE: US Airways
I agree with everyone that says the US bashing is uncalled for and a bit out of hand
Jump to post- Tue Dec 28, 2004 5:15 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: US Airways
- Replies: 73
- Views: 8034
RE: US Airways
My co-worker is at a <acronym title="Boston - General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS / KBOS), USA - Massachusetts">BOS</acronym> bar now waiting for a US flight to <acronym title="Philadelphia - International (PHL / KPHL), USA - Pennsylvania">PHL</acronym>. The flight was pushed up to 4:30...
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