Re: USA Solar Eclipse 2024 and commercial airlines

I'm flying tomorrow FLL-DFW-FLL just to catch it. Sadly, weather doesn't seem too favorable.

(btw, I did not start this thread, I was the first reply and then the OP disappeared)

Re: Austrian A320neo hits jetbridge

Wait, so they managed to hit both a jet bridge AND a pole in one go?

Re: LA800 flight SYD-AKL in flight uncontrolled descent

Watching pax recount the onboard experience on Brazilian news sounds scary af.

Re: LA800 flight SYD-AKL in flight uncontrolled descent

Just saw them talking about it on Brazilian news this AM. Must have been quite scary for pax on board, and I’m sure crew too.

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

Lilj4425 wrote:

Alright..which one of you played with the United Airlines voodoo doll this week?

Re: Will it be possible for Boeing and/or Airbus to ever come up with the Ultimate ULR plane?

You alluded in your message that most routes that need to be covered already are or are in the very near future with existing technology. Flights over a certain distance become particularly expensive to operate because of the fuel required. You essentially need extra fuel just to carry the extra fu...

Re: Emirates to launch DXB - MIA - BOG?

The MIA stop will make BOG-DXB a lot less attractive to anyone without a US visa on either end. But if it helps keep DXB-MIA profitable, so be it. Will be a nice premium offer for MIA-BOG pax.

Re: Rumors of Possible New United (UA) Hub

Personally, MCO makes the most sense, as they can feed the Star Alliance flights of Air Canada, Avianca, Copa, and Lufthansa/Discover. They can also feed the Emirates flight because of their partnership with them too. A few good regional flights, some healthy domestic ops, and perhaps an LHR flight...

Re: Rumors of Possible New United (UA) Hub

FLL could work IMO, but I don't actually see the need for a new UA hub.

Re: Pilot protesting single pilot operations

Why should an airline do this ? Suppose company A sets up a really good training scheme with good T&Cs for employees. That increases costs, so to be competitive on passenger air fares, some pilots have to accept lower salaries than other competitor airlines. What happens next ? Company B which ...

Re: Pilot protesting single pilot operations

It is not about salaries. It is about pilot shortages and getting more flight hours with the pilots available. If you look at cost, then a pilot would be cheaper. But if you can not find pilots, then automation is needed. A much easier way to solve the pilot shortage is for airlines to subsidise pi...

Re: Pilot protesting single pilot operations

It is not about salaries. It is about pilot shortages and getting more flight hours with the pilots available. If you look at cost, then a pilot would be cheaper. But if you can not find pilots, then automation is needed. A much easier way to solve the pilot shortage is for airlines to subsidise pi...

Re: Copa to launch FLN, TULUM and RDU

The flight from RDU is not timed for connections to Honduras, Nigaragua, or El Salvador. Guatemala and Costa Rica are viable connections. The previous countries though would be 12 hour+ layovers that aren't competitive against one stops in Houston, Miami, Atlanta, et.. The flight is timed largely t...

Re: New quality glitch to delay some Boeing 737 MAX deliveries

Glad things are being caught and addressed.

Re: Airbus Looking for Potential Delivery Spots for United

zkojq wrote:

MrHMSH wrote:

Given the reports, we know that Kirby flew to Toulouse, and for him to go to Toulouse himself suggests a real intent to negotiate a deal.

Maybe he was going to Toulouse on a pre-planned holiday!

Re: LATAM Group News and Discussion - 2024

The Brazilian business newspaper Valor reports that in yesterday's hearing with the New York court, Gol's lawyers pointed out that some lessors received letters from LATAM saying that, “in view of recent events” (a clear reference to the competitor's restructuring), they would be interested in disc...

Re: LATAM Group News and Discussion - 2024

The Brazilian business newspaper Valor reports that in yesterday's hearing with the New York court, Gol's lawyers pointed out that some lessors received letters from LATAM saying that, “in view of recent events” (a clear reference to the competitor's restructuring), they would be interested in disc...

Re: The press coverage of this industry

For profit journalism would always end up like this. If you don't grab headlines and clicks, you don't make money. Sad but expected.

Re: Boeing’s Troubles

Time has come for complete Boeing overhaul. Board, calhoon and all ceos of business arms need to be fired. All are completely incontinent and should be replace with exitives from northrup locksheed and Airbus. Nothing else can change Boeing except this new strategys. Et voilá, there we have the sol...

Re: Airbus Looking for Potential Delivery Spots for United

I cannot understand why most people believe that Airbus owes something to United. Well, this is some kind of a 'blue chip' airline. So what? Why would Airbus produce aircraft for the lowest imaginable pricing? Especially while annoying other customers. How do we know that some kind of Lufthansa or ...

Re: Airbus Looking for Potential Delivery Spots for United

A350s also delays the need for 777-9s, potentially

Re: Airbus Looking for Potential Delivery Spots for United

IMO , maybe UA could take the a350 but I think Airbus want to make sure they are not at a complete loss if they don't. That's why taking advantage of this opportunity to secure a sizable deal for the a321neo could be just as important to them as it would be to United. I'm not sure if UA have any co...

Re: Airbus Looking for Potential Delivery Spots for United

If a phone call is not enough, and Kirby flew to Toulouse, something must be discussed in earnest. United CEO Scott Kirby flew to Toulouse recently to sound out the planemaker on a potential quid-quo-pro deal. https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2024-01-28/united-ceo-kickstarts-airbus-...

Re: Airbus Looking for Potential Delivery Spots for United

I wonder what this will mean for other airlines observing the situation. Clearly NEO slots are becoming harder to find in the short term. An airline like AF that doesn't really have a fleet replacement plan for their A320s/321s must be starting to think what move to make next?

Re: AS MAX9 Returning to service Friday

EA CO AS wrote:

seat1a wrote:

Update! AS put their COO in 26A. There is a video out there, and she wasn't smiling.

Constance is a former US Army Blackhawk pilot. She doesn't smile.

Re: Has the likelihood of UA taking delivery of A350s increased?

I sure hope so

Re: UA possibly cancelling 73M10 order?

Not sure why the thread was deleted, but I guess it’s worth adding this here so the discussion can continue. Also, would be nice if mods could give a reasoning and lock threads instead of just removing them. That way we would know what the issues were so we don’t repeat the same mistakes. https://ww...

Re: Airbus Looking for Potential Delivery Spots for United

More than likely UA uses the situation to gain compensation on the current 737s and 787s on order. Their negotiation strength with Boeing and control on any/all things has never been higher. Taking a step back, UA had to park 737-9s, that's no bueno. Less than 30 days later, the 737-9s are back in ...

Re: AS MAX9 Returning to service Friday