Re: Qf331 Sydney to lgw

In January of 2020 Qantas flew the A380 to Orlando Florida for a charter. It was a full plane of ceral box contest winners all expenses paid trip to Disneywold. It arrived from Los Angleles A week later it came back and picked them up. Ferried back and forth from LAX empty.

Re: Spirit to close ACY base, open new Northeast Base

I think one thing people need to realize is that airports are extremely expensive to run. You need ATC, TSA, Check-in staff, concessions staff, gate agents, ground staff, etc even if there is only 1-2 flights departing at a time. Bigger airports just have so much economics of scale. I hate to be a ...

Re: Spirit to close ACY base, open new Northeast Base

American International did well at ACY. Used to fly them to Chicago. Then they moved to PHL and US annihilated them, as it did to Midway a few years later. The irony of AIA was the fact that they were truly what Spirit wasn't, during that period. Seeing all those Hawaiian MD-80s (that were leased t...

Re: Spirit to close ACY base, open new Northeast Base

Oh yes, swoop into that highly lucrative ACY market. You have a lot of the wealthiest municipalities in the nation within an hour and a half of ACY, many of which would prefer to avoid EWR if at all possible. Funny thing is, they'd prefer to avoid Atlantic City, too. ACY serves the South Jersey mar...

Re: Mystery plane: Help needed identifying it

I believe that is a 402C.

Re: Mystery plane: Help needed identifying it

Hi, another question please: Does anybody know which aircraft this is: FAASA operated, in Spain, andI think it is a Cessna 401 / 402: https://i.ibb.co/wY5CwdX/dvsv-10.jpg Thanks in advance!! No Tax On Rotax Found this image on Flickr. Probably the same plane with no reg # https://www.flickr.com/pho...

Re: Air India's Inflight Safety Video

Holy Clap. Dat was fantastic!

Re: CONNIE Smokes!!!

It's a great video, to watch a Connie flying. With N4247K becoming a restored, non-flying display as VH-EAM in Longreach, I would assume that all the parts are being kept for that aircraft.

Re: What happened to the Space Jet?

Pilot Scope Clauses. Flame me as you wish, but this was definitely a factor in the decision, for the stillborn MRJ. It has also been a factor that has hindered the E2 jets from entering the U.S. market and is a deterrent for other new project developments. Pilots dictating what aircraft are going to...

Orlando Intl. KMCO busiest airport in US March 16th

Frpm the Orlando Sentinel: https://www.yahoo.com/news/spring-break-breaks-orlando-airport-093000563.html I know there is a seperate Orlando thread but I thought this was an interesting statistic.. Last Saturday, it turns out, saw 200,506 travelers coming and going from planes and gates. It was the f...

AN `12 Long Flight UKL 5005

Ive been watching the schedule of AN12 Ukraine Alliance 5005 which left Columbus Ohio and is now in Brisbane Australia (via Honolulu and the Marshlall Islands). Two of the flight segments over the Pacific were 9 plus hours at 24,000 feet and a 3rd at 8 hours. The ground time at 3 stops was just 2 ho...

Re: Philadelphia Aviation - 2024

Those of us who use PHL noticed there has been an uptick in the homeless in certain baggage claim areas. Looks like the new mayor is taking care of that: https://www.inquirer.com/business/phl-homelessness-resources-training-20240319.html I remember seeing homeless people in the concourses at PHL in...

Re: Philadelphia Aviation - 2024

I mean it just seems like excuses to me. The Port Authority was able to invest something like $40 billion (yes, billion) to their 3 airports capital programs without a single cent in tax-payers revenue. LGA, EWR (and soon to JFK) coming out looking nice and world-class! LGA Delta terminal got suppo...

Re: Philadelphia Aviation - 2024

PHLspecial I admire your positive attitude all the time regarding PHL, as I am the eternal pessimist for this place. You have cities with notorious "broke" reputations, yet they have managed to improve their facilities immensely. Airports like EWR, LGA, JFK, DTW and LAX come to mind. PHL ...

Re: Philadelphia Aviation - 2024

Why are they spending Infrastructure funds to renovate bathrooms when some entire terminals need to be demolished and rebuilt? No clue, none of the master plan is even budgeted. So for all I know, its just renders until the airport actually commits funding and the final draft. Terminal F is needs t...

Re: Concorde back after a seven-month restoration.

It is really great to see this bird being kept alive, but I agree; it could not be in a worse environment. Sea salt spray coming off the water, harsh weather changes, no cover and close to Chuck Schumer

Re: iAero Group files bankruptcy

GARUDAROD wrote:

I heard a rumor just yesterday that the I-Aero staff got notice they will all be laid off, but I don't think that has been publicly announced yet, so its just a rumor currently.

Re: 4 airlines on TPE SEA

IIRC, NW used to fly NRT-LAS with either the 742 or 744 (don't remember which) and that lasted into the 2000s. I remember waiting for my AA 757 to DFW in the D concourse and seeing that aircraft get towed over from the international terminal for boarding. Granted, at that time, NW still had the sci...

Re: 4 airlines on TPE SEA

Something I have never understood with airlines. There is a city like Las Vegas, that also has a fairly large Asian population on the west "coast". There is only one Asian carrier there (KAL) operating to Seoul. Why do airlines choose to serve LAX, SFO and SEA with redundant amounts of fl...

Re: 4 airlines on TPE SEA

Something I have never understood with airlines. There is a city like Las Vegas, that also has a fairly large Asian population on the west "coast". There is only one Asian carrier there (KAL) operating to Seoul. Why do airlines choose to serve LAX, SFO and SEA with redundant amounts of fl...

Re: 4 airlines on TPE SEA

Something I have never understood with airlines. There is a city like Las Vegas, that also has a fairly large Asian population on the west "coast". There is only one Asian carrier there (KAL) operating to Seoul. Why do airlines choose to serve LAX, SFO and SEA with redundant amounts of fli...

Re: UAL 821 A320 Emergency Landing LAX...diversion Hydraulic Failure

Interesting:
Engine Shut Down
Slat Delamination
Compressor Stall
Lost Wheel and Tire
Off Road Excursion
Hydraulic Failure.
Would I fly United?? Absolutely...Just a run of bad luck. You have to feel bad for them...

UAL 821 A320 Emergency Landing LAX...diversion Hydraulic Failure

Happening now...UAL 821 SFO MEX diverted to LAX due to hydraulic failure. Livestreamer Airline Videos caught the landing live. The acft landed without incident but both gear doors were down. The aircraft sat on runway 25L and awaitied a tug thus shutting the runway down..They also livestreamed the 7...

Re: Philadelphia Aviation - 2024

My point is, whether it is a direct flight to India from PHL or a connection, that is irrelevant. On either scenario, people are avoiding PHL to leakage for more choices or lower fares.

Re: Aer Lingus 707 Last Flight Video, 1988

What's ironic is that many people complain about the prospect of crossing the Atlantic in a narrow body. (A-321 for now) In the "old" days, the 707 was the only available way to cross; and with several refueling stops along the way. Huge difference was, they didn't pack you in like a sard...

Re: Philadelphia Aviation - 2024

https://travel.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/aviation/international/philadelphia-airport-accelerates-efforts-to-establish-direct-flights-with-india-explores-new-routes/108106696 Here is a slightly better written article about why PHL is focused on getting more service to India. An interesting n...

Re: Philadelphia Aviation - 2024

I just don't get how PHL doesn't have enough O&D when the Philadelphia metro is consistently in the top 10 for South Asian population in the US. The PDEW is only 90 according to stats released by the PHL airport. That number makes sense because of the few options PHL flyers have when going to S...

Re: Philadelphia Aviation - 2024

It is my opinion, there is a lack of lift between PHL/LAS. Looking back pre-COVID, you had F9, WN, NK and AA. IIRC correctly, AA alone had 4 dailies. F9 may see an opportunity again. Maybe it's me, but I think Vegas isn't the destination it used be from this area in particular. A few reasons why I ...

Re: Busiest Airports by passenger traffic 2023?

I think the number for LAS is wrong. They are reporting 57.6 m https://news.harryreidairport.com/press-release/las-shatters-annual-passenger-record-with-57-6-million-in-2023/ I agree... LAS shattered their record books during 2023, so no way is the 42M+ figure correct. That would indicate a massive...

Re: Philadelphia Aviation - 2024

It is my opinion, there is a lack of lift between PHL/LAS. Looking back pre-COVID, you had F9, WN, NK and AA. IIRC correctly, AA alone had 4 dailies. F9 may see an opportunity again.

Re: Breeze Airways News and Discussion - 2024

The crew from the live streamer Airline Videos is doing a documentary today on Breeze, filming a behind the scenes story with the CEO of Breeze at their Provo Utah location. It should be posted on YouTube soon.

Re: Air Jamaica DC-8 in Movie "ONE LOVE"

My first employer in the crazy airline industry. I worked PHL reservations (Valley Forge, PA.) Airline ticket stock number 201 and the keystrokes for Air Canada's RESERVAC II will forever be lodged somewhere in my brain. It was a great first airline gig with non-rev travel benefits that couldn't be...

Re: Virgin Atlantic News and Discussion - 2024

Boeing74741R wrote:

3AWM wrote:

And for the benefit of those outside the UK, there are no MAN-LGW flights these days.

Re: Lufthansa Group News and Discussion - 2024

Looks like PHL will be returning to LH Mainline with A343’s in NW24 Hopefully I see MCO return mainline with a B744 and TPA return with an A343 or B789 TPA and MCO really are logical markets for 4Y though. PHL did not make sense and was apparently due to a plane shortage at LH. I would not hold my ...

Re: Clark: Emirates will inspect 777 production

Hypothetically speaking, could a potential Emirates order cancellation spell the end of the 777x? If EK cancels the 777x, that could be the end of Boeing's commercial aviation division. There is not an airline out there, that wants to have one airframer (Airbus) to choose from, regardless of what t...

Re: Philadelphia Aviation - 2024

I was thinking this is what they would do after the west cargo expansion. Concourses A East, and E are now over 40 years old and B and C are over 50. Something will need to give as we cannot keep renovating those terminals forever. Eventually it will become more expensive to renovate the terminals ...

Re: New MRY Passenger Terminal

That maybe one of the worst new airport renderings I have ever seen. Business jets pulled up to the air-bridges that are four times out of scale. A little better thought should have gone into the creator!

Re: LAS Increases for Super Bowl LVIII

I did a quick search -- UA is sending multiple upgauges of 753s and 777s to LAS from SFO, DEN, EWR, ORD, and IAH. It looks like 2/12 is going to be the day to go spotting, at least for UA metal. I notice DL is using A359 metal on select flights to/from ATL, so that will also me nice to see! I haven...

Re: Philadelphia Aviation - 2024

I see the 788 is back on the LAS route. Looks like it does not last too long though compared to last winter.

Re: Lynx Air Cabin Crew

Some of us may know that Lynx Air provides no inflight service. The only thing on offer is water served once inflight and available on request. There’s no buy in board. Instead, at certain airport, but not all, they offer discounts from restaurants if you show your Lynx Air boarding pass and can ta...

Re: Atlas Air 747-8 - Engine fire, returns to MIA

Interestingly, Jerry from BigJetTV was filming all the departures on that runway yesterday incuding most of the Atlas arrivals and departures. Perhaps it would have brought some additional information as to what may have caused it.

Re: Orlando Aviation - 2024

my predictions: 1) Explosive growth with LCC carriers such as Frontier, Spirit and all the others, Expanded new service with Allegiant too. It's a race between LAS and MCO as to who can attract the most low-end leisure crowd. 2) Nothing new with international carriers as Miami is much more lucrative...

Re: What type of aircraft it is?

Lockheed Neptune

Re: Philadelphia Aviation - 2024

With today's storm, we have multiple heavys landing 17 today, mostly cargo. Taxiing is pretty messy today with some traffic attempting to take off 17 as well. Would love to see some videos! I remember as a kid growing up at PHL, it was a very rare occasion to see any jet using 17/35. One time, I di...

Re: Philadelphia Aviation - 2024

With today's storm, we have multiple heavys landing 17 today, mostly cargo. Taxiing is pretty messy today with some traffic attempting to take off 17 as well. Would love to see some videos! I remember as a kid growing up at PHL, it was a very rare occasion to see any jet using 17/35. One time, I di...

Re: Future of LAS/SNSA

LAS isn't exactly slot, space, or gate constrained... not sure the logic. You need to look on a flight tracking system at this airport around noon time. There are some days there are aircraft 30-40 deep awaiting take off. The problem is getting worse and worse as traffic grows. The primary problem ...

Re: Nevada Aviation - 2024

CES is on and lots of good stuff coming in the past few days including hoards of DL A330s and A350s, Tahiti 787s, Asiana 350s, AFR 350s, EL Al 787 along with extra KAL 773s, UA 777s and AA 787s and other up-gauges like Virgin A350-1000s. Fun to watch all these wide bodies coming in.

Re: Unconfirmed: AS1282 PDX-ONT decompression event, returned to PDX

Can somebody explain to me why all the emergency exit cards in the seat pocket say 737-8Max???

Re: DAL 25 Enroute to Orlando Why?

can anyone address my question of crew. Did the same crew fly the last leg to ATL or is is possible knowing about the diversion in advance, a replacement crew was flown in from ATL prior to the diversion? The plane was on the ground nearly 2 hours.

Re: DAL 25 Enroute to Orlando Why?