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by SurferX
Thu Oct 20, 2016 12:11 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Remnants of old terminals
Replies: 106
Views: 23195

Re: Remnants of old terminals

BNA's Concourse D is still up. I think the TSA has offices in there now, but it used to be used by American Eagle.

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by SurferX
Sat Dec 05, 2015 12:39 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Allegiant 4604 PIB-BNA
Replies: 9
Views: 3835

RE: Allegiant 4604 PIB-BNA

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/dsuairptman" class="quote" target="_blank">dsuairptman</a> (<a href="#4" class="quote">Reply 4</a>):<br/><i><acronym title="Air Guizhou (China) ...

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by SurferX
Fri Dec 04, 2015 9:22 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Allegiant 4604 PIB-BNA
Replies: 9
Views: 3835

Allegiant 4604 PIB-BNA

This flight is currently inbound to <acronym title="Nashville - International (Metropolitan) (BNA / KBNA), USA - Tennessee">BNA</acronym>. I didn't see Southern Miss playing anyone around these parts. Anyone know what's up with this flight? <center><table align="center" border="0" width="650" cellpa...

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by SurferX
Thu Nov 14, 2013 4:34 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Southwest Emergency Landing
Replies: 41
Views: 18124

RE: Southwest Emergency Landing

I do appreciate that the local ABC station stated that the 737 is one of the safest A/C in the skies...Check the last paragraph of the story. <a href="http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=news/local&id=9324572" target="_blank">http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=news/local&id=9324...

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by SurferX
Mon Oct 14, 2013 10:31 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Allegiant Gate Change At LAS Effective 10/15/13.
Replies: 37
Views: 6615

RE: Allegiant Gate Change At LAS Effective 10/15/13.

Good for G4. Too bad you're right about the A Gates not getting upgraded now. I don't think they've been touched since the 80s...

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by SurferX
Mon May 25, 2009 3:04 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: SEA-BUR On AS For A Disneyland Trip
Replies: 11
Views: 7176

RE: SEA-BUR On AS For A Disneyland Trip

Nice. Mello was the only instrument I never touched.

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by SurferX
Mon May 25, 2009 2:26 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: SEA-BUR On AS For A Disneyland Trip
Replies: 11
Views: 7176

RE: SEA-BUR On AS For A Disneyland Trip

DCA isn't going to close completely...They're doing extensive remodeling/retooling around the park...Check out <a href="http://"http://www.westcoaster.net/"" target="_blank">Westcoaster.net</a> for pictures and information on what they're doing... Anyway, great <acronym title="Transbrasil SA Linhas ...

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by SurferX
Mon Aug 11, 2008 5:27 am
Forum: Military Aviation & Space Flight
Topic: F-18 At McCarrin International
Replies: 7
Views: 5093

RE: F-18 At McCarrin International

Red Flag starts tomorrow (Monday, August 11).

I saw the two F-18s landing last night on 19L...It was pretty awesome.

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by SurferX
Wed Jul 09, 2008 12:37 am
Forum: Aviation Hobby
Topic: Orlando Released (FS9)
Replies: 6
Views: 7257

RE: Orlando Released (FS9)

Awesome work on AUS! It's awesome to finally have a decent version of it out there!

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by SurferX
Wed Jul 09, 2008 12:35 am
Forum: Aviation Hobby
Topic: FS 2004 Free Add-ons?
Replies: 12
Views: 32888

RE: FS 2004 Free Add-ons?

^ No. That's only if you want to have guaranteed connection if the server is busy. Otherwise, it's free.

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by SurferX
Fri Jul 04, 2008 7:04 pm
Forum: Aviation Hobby
Topic: FS 2004 Free Add-ons?
Replies: 12
Views: 32888

RE: FS 2004 Free Add-ons?

Flightsim.com is pretty damn good too...

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by SurferX
Sun Mar 23, 2008 7:11 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: WN Service
Replies: 11
Views: 3413

RE: WN Service

I've always thought that <acronym title="JetBlue Airways (USA)">B6</acronym> had some pretty good call center girls...When I was working there, they were able to hook me up with some flights that the normal traveller couldn't get (<acronym title="Las Vegas - McCarran International (LAS / KLAS), USA ...

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by SurferX
Sat Mar 15, 2008 12:51 am
Forum: Aviation Hobby
Topic: FSX ATC Question...
Replies: 3
Views: 13018

RE: FSX ATC Question...

I usually use real-world weather, and even when the a/c are really using 01 L/R, it still makes me takeoff/land from the 25s...

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by SurferX
Mon Mar 10, 2008 2:40 pm
Forum: Aviation Hobby
Topic: FSX ATC Question...
Replies: 3
Views: 13018

FSX ATC Question...

Ok, we all know that the ATC function in FSX isn't that great...However, I had a question about it... How can you make it so that you don't always land and depart from the same runways (ie. <acronym title="Las Vegas - McCarran International (LAS / KLAS), USA - Nevada">LAS</acronym>: land on 01L/R, e...

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by SurferX
Thu Dec 13, 2007 11:55 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Ramper Vs. SWA Aircraft In ABQ - 12/13
Replies: 11
Views: 4375

Ramper Vs. SWA Aircraft In ABQ - 12/13

According to my father, who was traveling from <acronym title="Albuquerque - International Sunport (Kirtland AFB) (ABQ / KABQ), USA - New Mexico">ABQ</acronym> to <acronym title="Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (OAK / KOAK), USA - California">OAK</acronym> on flight 912, one of the guys...

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by SurferX
Mon Nov 19, 2007 2:11 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: New LAS Spotting Location
Replies: 24
Views: 4113

RE: New LAS Spotting Location

I'm heading out there today to try and see what I can get... I just bought a new Canon Rebel XTi with the 18-55mm lens, and haven't bought a new lens yet (I have to recover from the $700) so no promises on "quality"... Here's an easy way to figure out where it is...From Sunset, you head west until y...

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by SurferX
Mon Nov 19, 2007 12:32 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: New LAS Spotting Location
Replies: 24
Views: 4113

New LAS Spotting Location

With the opening of the new Town Square, there are a couple of new locations for us photographers and spotters for when <acronym title="AB Airlines (United Kingdom)">7L</acronym>/7R are in use. Try the top of the parking structure on the northwest side of the complex or even in the parking lot on th...

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by SurferX
Tue Nov 13, 2007 3:45 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Baggage Snakes Rule!
Replies: 60
Views: 7754

RE: Baggage Snakes Rule!

LGB has one as well...Man, I hated that thing...

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by SurferX
Wed Nov 07, 2007 6:21 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Paint Update For November
Replies: 75
Views: 10779

RE: Delta Paint Update For November

^ Your guess is as good as mine...I guess it's kinda cool...I miss driving by those green tails every night on my way to drop off bags...

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by SurferX
Wed Nov 07, 2007 3:05 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Aviation Nation 2007
Replies: 8
Views: 2978

RE: Aviation Nation 2007

I'll be there as media too...Looking forward to it as this will be my first AN since I moved out here in 2004...

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by SurferX
Tue Nov 06, 2007 11:52 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Paint Update For November
Replies: 75
Views: 10779

RE: Delta Paint Update For November

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by SurferX
Mon Oct 15, 2007 11:58 pm
Forum: Aviation Hobby
Topic: Klas Sneak Preview
Replies: 8
Views: 4422

RE: Klas Sneak Preview

Are you planning on adding the 'updated' D Gates as well to reflect the new gates on the back (North) of Terminal D?

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by SurferX
Mon Oct 15, 2007 11:51 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Southwest Unveils Gate Redesign
Replies: 86
Views: 8762

RE: Southwest Unveils Gate Redesign

Moo! I actually think the "new" boarding procedure is a terrible idea. It's encouraging people to check-in even earlier! So, now...You pretty much have to camp out in front of your computer for like 26 hours before your flight to make sure you get one of the, what(?), 40 'A' boarding passes? No than...

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by SurferX
Tue May 29, 2007 3:38 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Why Is VS Having A Trend Of Being Late Out Of LAS
Replies: 13
Views: 4600

RE: Why Is VS Having A Trend Of Being Late Out Of

It always arrives from Manchester late...That might have something to do with it...

[Edited 2007-05-28 20:40:28]

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by SurferX
Thu May 10, 2007 11:09 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: B6 May Add California Flights Amid Competition
Replies: 47
Views: 7990

B6 May Add California Flights Amid Competition

This has been floating around B6 for a long time apparently...Even before anyone was sure Virgin America was going to happen...

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by SurferX
Sat Feb 24, 2007 2:25 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: B6 Customer Service Ground Operations Interview
Replies: 18
Views: 11634

RE: B6 Customer Service Ground Operations Interview

My interview experience was very similar to Malaysia's...I applied for a full-time, did the phone interview, went down to the airport for a one-on-one interview, called the recruiter after I saw that a part-time position opened, had them switch me from full-time to part-time, and was hired immediate...

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by SurferX
Sat Feb 24, 2007 5:29 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: B6 Customer Service Ground Operations Interview
Replies: 18
Views: 11634

RE: B6 Customer Service Ground Operations Interview

^^ No problem...Just trying to help out!

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by SurferX
Fri Feb 23, 2007 1:16 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Former Delta 733 At Universal Studios
Replies: 15
Views: 4644

RE: Former Delta 733 At Universal Studios

Nice reference to Westcoaster, btw...

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by SurferX
Fri Feb 23, 2007 1:10 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: B6 Customer Service Ground Operations Interview
Replies: 18
Views: 11634

RE: B6 Customer Service Ground Operations Interview

Basically, just be yourself during the interview and remember that it's a customer service position so there will be a lot of <acronym title="Continental Micronesia (USA)">CS</acronym> questions. Just be prepared. Also, check out my blog about the training... <a href="http://web.mac.com/zwinnick/" t...

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by SurferX
Sun Jan 28, 2007 8:10 am
Forum: Aviation Hobby
Topic: Clear Skies 2 Online Simulation?
Replies: 36
Views: 7043

RE: Clear Skies 2 Online Simulation?

I'd like to get in on this one this time around too...Just PM me here...

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by SurferX
Tue Jan 16, 2007 4:24 am
Forum: Aviation Hobby
Topic: Wanted Airline Lanyards Pls
Replies: 25
Views: 19939

RE: Wanted Airline Lanyards Pls

I wish I saw this before I started moving...I would have sent you my JetBlue one...

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by SurferX
Tue Jan 16, 2007 4:22 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: A New Southwest.com
Replies: 18
Views: 4186

RE: A New Southwest.com

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by SurferX
Sun Jan 14, 2007 1:46 am
Forum: Aviation Hobby
Topic: JetBlue Gemini Jets For Sale
Replies: 1
Views: 9606

JetBlue Gemini Jets For Sale

Hey everyone... I'm trying to sell my collection of 6 JetBlue Gemini Jets. I just moved into a new house and really don't have any place to display them, so I'd like to get rid of them. I have all of them except for the one with the "Dots" on the tail. Also, the boxes were lost in the move, so these...

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by SurferX
Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:19 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Who Assigns Jetblue's Aircraft Names?
Replies: 4
Views: 3339

RE: Who Assigns Jetblue's Aircraft Names?

They used to hold a contest once a year for the employees to come up with a name for one aircraft. They might be reserving that one for the contest this year?

I want to say that typically it's Tech Ops that names the A/C, but I'm not sure...

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by SurferX
Fri Dec 22, 2006 11:05 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Rumor: B6 Hubbing In HOU Eventually?
Replies: 22
Views: 2932

RE: Rumor: B6 Hubbing In HOU Eventually?

I'd rather see us at <acronym title="OLD: Austin - Robert Mueller Municipal (AUS / KAUS) (closed), USA - Texas AND CURRENT: Austin - Bergstrom International (AFB) (AUS / KBSM), USA - Texas">AUS</acronym> than <acronym title="Houston - William P. Hobby (HOU / KHOU), USA - Texas">HOU</acronym>...There...

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by SurferX
Fri Dec 22, 2006 2:50 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air Canada Continues To Expand Out West..
Replies: 12
Views: 6537

RE: Air Canada Continues To Expand Out West..

^ Oh, I have no doubt! It's just weird to see a direct flight like that!

I guess that's why I don't work in route planning.

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by SurferX
Thu Dec 21, 2006 1:28 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: JetBlue Revises Earnings, Expects Full Year Profit
Replies: 16
Views: 4156

RE: JetBlue Revises Earnings, Expects Full Year Profit

It was very nice to get that e-mail this morning...Especially since it was drilled into our heads during training in October that we wouldn't see profit sharing until next year.

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by SurferX
Thu Dec 21, 2006 1:24 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air Canada Continues To Expand Out West..
Replies: 12
Views: 6537

RE: Air Canada Continues To Expand Out West..

What a weird route...Calgary -> Palm Springs.

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by SurferX
Wed Dec 13, 2006 10:50 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: JetBlue - New Aircraft Maintenance Contract
Replies: 7
Views: 5560

RE: JetBlue - New Aircraft Maintenance Contract

^ Yes, I am well aware of that as I am also a <acronym title="JetBlue Airways (USA)">B6</acronym> employee...However, I've heard about some of the expansion that they've been planning, so depending on how everything goes...You get the point. <img src="/discussions/graphics/smilies/biggrin.gif" ...

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by SurferX
Wed Dec 13, 2006 12:55 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: JetBlue - New Aircraft Maintenance Contract
Replies: 7
Views: 5560

RE: JetBlue - New Aircraft Maintenance Contract

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by SurferX
Mon Dec 11, 2006 3:38 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Inter City Commutes By Airlines Employees
Replies: 15
Views: 5009

RE: Inter City Commutes By Airlines Employees

We have a guy that works on the ramp out here at <acronym title="Las Vegas - McCarran International (LAS / KLAS), USA - Nevada">LAS</acronym> that lived in Sacramento. He'd fly down every week from <acronym title="Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland International (OAK / KOAK), USA - California">OAK</acro...

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by SurferX
Sat Dec 02, 2006 11:35 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Has DL Converted All The Song 757's?
Replies: 30
Views: 5970

RE: Has DL Converted All The Song 757's?

^ That's what I meant...Calm yourself, bro...It's all good.

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by SurferX
Sat Dec 02, 2006 8:14 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Has DL Converted All The Song 757's?
Replies: 30
Views: 5970

RE: Has DL Converted All The Song 757's?

I saw two Song 757s on the ramp at LAS on Tuesday night...I drove by them and laughed because I thought they were supposed to be converted already.

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by SurferX
Wed Nov 15, 2006 2:55 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: JetBlue Customer Service Question
Replies: 2
Views: 4433

RE: JetBlue Customer Service Question

You can try this address...

JetBlue Airways Corporation
Att'n: Customer Relations
P.O. Box 17435
Salt Lake City, UT 84117-0435

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by SurferX
Tue Nov 14, 2006 5:34 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: B6 Trimming Schedule At Burbank
Replies: 9
Views: 3571

RE: B6 Trimming Schedule At Burbank

I'd still like to see BUR-LAS be seasonal, at the least. But that's just me...

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by SurferX
Tue Nov 14, 2006 5:33 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Why I Love Working For Jetblue
Replies: 67
Views: 10216

RE: Why I Love Working For Jetblue

Excellent work! Makes me proud to be a part of the JetBlue family...

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by SurferX
Thu Nov 09, 2006 1:19 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: What To Do At LAS
Replies: 43
Views: 6564

RE: What To Do At LAS

I say just go from the A/B gates (US uses both) to the D Gates (not as bad, time-wise, as everyone is saying it is) and do some spotting. Once you get to the top of the escalator, there is a huge window in front of you with a great view of the 25s. There's also a pretty decent food court right there...

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by SurferX
Thu Nov 09, 2006 1:08 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: For All My Airline Rampers Out There...
Replies: 32
Views: 8752

RE: For All My Airline Rampers Out There...

I hate the ones with the tags on them that say "Heavy". Why the hell are people packing everything they own into a suitcase to go from <acronym title="Las Vegas - McCarran International (LAS / KLAS), USA - Nevada">LAS</acronym> to <acronym title="Long Beach - Daugherty Field (LGB / KLGB), USA - Cali...

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by SurferX
Sun Oct 22, 2006 9:05 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Think Airlines Mngmt Check A.Net?
Replies: 77
Views: 8022

RE: Think Airlines Mngmt Check A.Net?

B6 actually has A.net mentioned several times on their internet usage policy. I got a nice laugh out of it...I know there were a few instructors at the training center in MCO that at least look at the pictures...

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by SurferX
Fri Oct 13, 2006 9:04 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: My Job W/ B6
Replies: 29
Views: 4694

RE: My Job W/ B6

So, I don't know if anyone's been reading my blog, but I've been updating it every day...

http://web.mac.com/zwinnick

Nothing special, but just for those of you interested...

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