WOW. . .
this report is so over the top!!!! Wonderful, wonderful!
I have to admit, <acronym title="Continental Airlines (USA)">CO</acronym>'s product has taken a major slide for the worse. I flew Biz from <acronym title="Houston - George Bush Intercontinental (IAH / KIAH), USA - Texas">IAH</acronym>-<acronym title="Rio de Janeiro - Galeao International (Antonio Ca...
Jump to postok, basic question here. What exactly is a non-rev? I know, non revenue. But what does that mean. How do you get one, or get to be one?
Jump to postJust curious. . . as you take your pictures and make your notes, did you ever get resistance from the crew? I have some interesting flights coming up and would like to take lots of pictures. Does the crew frown or this, or then when you tell them what you are doing, give better service?
Jump to postit was/is a great ship. I can recall flying her on <acronym title="Delta Air Lines (USA)">DL</acronym> <acronym title="Atlanta - Hartsfield-Jackson International (The William B Hartsfield) (ATL / KATL), USA - Georgia">ATL</acronym>-<acronym title="Chicago - O'Hare International (ORD / KORD), USA - I...
Jump to postJoe Patroni?
Only if it's a B707 Golden Argosy departing Chicago for Rome
in the middle of a blizzard!
I love that movie.
I'm 6'7" or 2 meters. I generally try to avoid these type of planes for obvious reasons. Sometimes it helps when you have status (I'm <acronym title="Delta Air Lines (USA)">DL</acronym> Gold Medallion) and can get the bulkhead, or even better the emergency row. Recently I HAD to take a CRJ to to Har...
Jump to postFor me 6 hrs is pushing it. . . but it also depends on routing. 6 hrs when it's mostly bogged in traffic is a nightmare. However, 6 hrs on nice flowing roads in my German sedan can be invigorating. Also, flying transcontinental or international can be cheaper than 250 miles from <acronym title="Atla...
Jump to postGod save me. . . I'm 6'7 or 2m.
I always maintain Medalion status with DL so I can have a chance at the longer seats!
Upgrades always appreciated.
For me 2.5 times, all on Varig. First time was late 70's flying from Recife to Rio. I visited the cockpit of a 727 as we approached Rio. I remember 2 things very distinctly, how quiet it was compared to the cabin and looking out the windows and seeing SugarLoaf and the beaches of Copacabana. It was ...
Jump to postWow! what a report! Great pics, and those meal pics reminds me it's time for dinner.
Wish I could have done the same!
This will be a brief report and a thank you. I've done on occasion this route CO93 and return CO92 in Business First. Last night as they were catering the cabin in <acronym title="Sao Paulo - Guarulhos International (Cumbica) (GRU / SBGR), Brazil">GRU</acronym> the captain came out and was very frie...
Jump to postnow that's one hell of a trip report! Bravo!
Jump to postcheck out the Imperial Highway south of the airport. Take Sepulveda south, under the airport and then turn right. There's parking and even benches. It's a fairly distant long shot overview of the whole airport, and I've seen some pretty serious photographers camped out there.
Jump to post53,239 all with SkyTeam. . . . makes me Gold in the eyes of <acronym title="Delta Air Lines (USA)">DL</acronym>? Actually a large portion of those miles were on <acronym title="Continental Airlines (USA)">CO</acronym>, in paid F transcontinental flights. I prefer their service and comfort, even if i...
Jump to postI did a flight status report on delta.com and 4353 is cancelled for tomorrow. But what caught my eye is 4353 has two legs: <acronym title="Atlanta - Hartsfield-Jackson International (The William B Hartsfield) (ATL / KATL), USA - Georgia">ATL</acronym>-<acronym title="Charleston - Yeager (Kanawha) (C...
Jump to postNOT the unexpected kind. . . . Lord forbid I spill my drink! But when the Captain says to strap in and <acronym title="Safair (South Africa)">FA</acronym>'s be seated. . . . I'm like a kid at the state fair. Bring it on! When possible, I like to look out and watch the wings "wave" And my preference ...
Jump to postthere are always taxis there to meet flights. Try a hotel on the strip between the airport and Ponte Negra. Lot's of 5 stars establishments. I recommend going thru a travel agent as they can best put together hotel packages. BTW, the beaches in <acronym title="Natal - Augusto Severo (NAT / SBNT), Br...
Jump to postCO has great service to Brasil, especially in Business First. It is worth the extra bucks. Go for the <acronym title="Houston - George Bush Intercontinental (IAH / KIAH), USA - Texas">IAH</acronym>-<acronym title="Rio de Janeiro - Galeao International (Antonio Carlos Jobim) (GIG / SBGL), Brazil">GIG...
Jump to postI enjoy seeing our boys sitting up front. . . even if I'm not. I always make an effort to thank them just like the Captain and FO always do. Nothing political, just honest appreciation.
Jump to postSize-right before allowing boarding. <acronym title="Anderson - Regional (County) (AND / KAND), USA - South Carolina">AND</acronym> why don't the <acronym title="Safair (South Africa)">FA</acronym>'s instruct passengers or even aid? My two most traveled carriers, <acronym title="Delta Air Lines (USA...
Jump to postLeather!!!! it is more contouring and friendly to not wrinkling trousers. Really, I tend to look more wrinkled after a fabric seat. Leather can be slippier but that's a different topic. Fabric bunches up more. Every time I'm up front on <acronym title="Continental Airlines (USA)">CO</acronym> <acron...
Jump to postOK, please pardon me for "bumping" this up. . . but, how does one know if you've been hit by lightning or just flew through a nearby hit?
What I experienced was real, and my searches produce no relevant information. Thanks all.
Anyone know, yesterday's <acronym title="Continental Airlines (USA)">CO</acronym> 1161 <acronym title="Newark - Liberty International (EWR / KEWR), USA - New Jersey">EWR</acronym> to <acronym title="Atlanta - Hartsfield-Jackson International (The William B Hartsfield) (ATL / KATL), USA - Georgia">AT...
Jump to postI'm almost always wishing I is was in the "other" on most flights. All depends who is sitting next to you. Being 2m tall, climbing over someone is just as bad as having someone climb over you. Needless to say I research my seat selection very carefully. Recently I have enjoyed the center single seat...
Jump to postI stand corrected, yes it is more expensive to reserve in advance. But since I was there during the high summer season, I remember that few extra dollars seemed a deal to have a guaranteed slot. There are those who travel there and can not get in all day during peak times. I sure wish they would inc...
Jump to postnoticed that too. . . . also the jetways are sponsored by a bank?
Jump to postI did it the summer of '04. It was worth it even though there was little activity on the line that day. You first sit through a movie, it's <acronym title="CSA Czech Airlines">OK</acronym>. Then move onto the line in busses. It's all very well orchestrated as you walk on catwalks above the 747 assem...
Jump to postDoing 3 segments on CO Thursday in F. Seriously, will I see some roasted bird and cranberry stuff? Will flight attendants be dressed as pilgrims or turkeys?
Jump to postwhat a mess. . . double postings? Where are the moderators?
Jump to postWow. . . Really enjoyed the report! Ain't it sweet when you get those Medallion upgrades and find out it's an International BizElite configuration? even if it's only an hour flight! I hope the <acronym title="Air Fiji and Continental Airways (Russian Federation)">PC</acronym> folk don't object to th...
Jump to postmaybe a spin-off thread could be, who sat next to someone well known while flying in coach? My reply would be never.
Jump to postcan I trade all my upgrades and miles for a jump-seat? It must be the most uncomfortable seat in the plane. . . . but I'm game!
Jump to postCan someone please explain? I know it's in the cockpit. . . but who gets it? Standby pax or just airline employees? How can I ride "way-up-front?"
Jump to postYes, for me. . . empty. However, I ususally find cabin service slack during an empty flight. Like hello!! I'm still paying here! They don't circulate as much. When up front, I often I have to help myself or go an get myself another drink. Crew is usually sitting behind the curtain, chatting or readi...
Jump to postThere is/was a site where you could buy a variety of airline items. Things like glasses, napkins, cabin items and the like. I lost it when changing to a new computer. I recall the site operator had temporarily suspended operation for a few months due to travel. Does anyone recall this site and its a...
Jump to postSummer of 1971, my aunt gave me a R/T ticket (<acronym title="Charleston - AFB / International (CHS / KCHS), USA - South Carolina">CHS</acronym>-<acronym title="Pittsburgh - International (Greater Pittsburgh) (PIT / KPIT), USA - Pennsylvania">PIT</acronym>-<acronym title="Charleston - AFB / Internat...
Jump to postMan. . . what a thread!!!! While up front I've seen many a passenger cross the barrier, be it a rope, or curtain or an announcement (CO does this best). One can appreciate the urgency. But what I hate is those who "cabin-cruise" especially at meal time. They gawk and stare and many times make me fee...
Jump to postHey GSPSPOT - sounds like you've got an upcoming trip on <acronym title="Continental Airlines (USA)">CO</acronym> Biz International. You can see pics of the meal service you'll get at <a href="http://www.AirlineMeals.net." target=_blank>www.AirlineMeals.net.</a> I posted pics from this summer. <acro...
Jump to postHere are some pics from a flight this past summer on a <acronym title="Continental Airlines (USA)">CO</acronym> 764; <acronym title="Houston - George Bush Intercontinental (IAH / KIAH), USA - Texas">IAH</acronym>-<acronym title="Rio de Janeiro - Galeao International (Antonio Carlos Jobim) (GIG / SBG...
Jump to postAlmost always the beef. Even if undercooked (which is rare for ANY meal) I'd rather chance a cow over a bird or fish. Most any pasta dish I've experienced is totally lacking in creativity or flavor. I'd rather open a can of Chef Boy-R-Dee (how does one spell that?) Slightly off subject, I can rememb...
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Jump to postI don't want to appear to be slamming Delta, they still are my carrier of convenience. But I have seen such a downward turn of their service in the recent months, it really causes concern. I do hope they pull through! With Medallion status, I almost always get upgraded; I also pay for first as well ...
Jump to postDelta's "Mad-Dogs" are real workhorses. . . as I imagine they are with most airlines. The closer you sit to the front, the better and quieter the ride. Back by the engines is like being in some kind of factory. Delta's <acronym title="Air Madagascar">MD</acronym>'s received the first cabin updates. ...
Jump to postWhile this did not happen to me directly, nonetheless I went red-faced. It was a regional jet flight from <acronym title="Montreal - Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (Dorval) (YUL / CYUL), Canada - Quebec">YUL</acronym> to either <acronym title="Covington / Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Interna...
Jump to posta CO 1st officer told me the 764 is tricky to land. Guess only the CO and DL guys would know.
Jump to postsorry for such a basic question, but what exactly is a non rev? I know, non-revenue. But is this for employees only or also a mileage reward ticket.
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