Re: Post-2024 plans for WN in the Dallas/Fort Worth market

WN is already flying out of IAH.

SNA closed until Dec 10th?

FAA database is showing SNA closed until December 10th. Could not find any information online to verify. Anyone know the story?

AA cancellations at DFW

Flying thru DFW to FRA tomorrow, and the flight board shows lots of AA cancellations for today. Don’t see any wind issues today. Are they trying to compete with WN as who can cancel the most flights?

Re: Southwest operational issues 10/2021

Yes, weather was a problem in some parts of the country, but not nearly as bad as it was earlier this year. And the ATC issues were localized, not nationwide. So Southwest's saying that those were the cause is BS! Sadly, the issue seems to be lots of unhappy employees, and it does not appear that an...

Re: Airbus Narrowbody NEO vs Boeing Max - Quiet?

I find that Airbus planes, both wide body and narrow body, are quieter than the equivalent Boeing plane. Why? Not sure, but maybe better insulation between fuselage and the cabin panels? Surely someone on A Net knows why!

Re: Airbus Narrowbody NEO vs Boeing Max - Quiet?

I find that Airbus planes, both wide body and narrow body, are quieter than the equivalent Boeing plane. Why? Not sure, but maybe better insulation between fuselage and the cabin panels? Surely someone on A Net knows why!

Re: 9/11 ACARS message

Very somber and sobering!

Re: For those of us who worked for an airline on 9/11. Pics of our airports.

I don’t work in the airline industry. But, I used to live about 5 miles from SAT, under the approach to 13R. So, my wife and I were accustomed to the constant stream of arriving airplanes. And yes, the silence was “deafening.” One of our adult daughters, was in pilot training for AA on 9/11. Before ...

Re: Southwest Delays

They are having cancellations here at SAT to various places such as MCO, DAL, CUN etc. Seems to be same song, different verse. Think that they have scheduled more flights than they can actually fly.

737MAX passenger complaints

The MAX has been back in service for 6 months. I have not seen anything in the media about Pax refusing to fly on it. It seems as though the 2 previous crashes have been forgotten here in the U.S. Is this because COVID and unruly passengers have become the focus of flying concerns?

Re: Ground delay at DAL

Thanks for the update! Unfortunately, COVID is far from over as the delta variant is more infectious than earlier ones. We are seeing another increase in COVID patients in the ER!

Ground delay at DAL

Love Field (DAL) has shown ground delays most of the day, due to OTHER/OTHER, per the FAA. And WN is cancelling flights again! What’s the problem this time?

Re: Man jumps out of moving plane at LAX

As I said above, it indeed was alcohol and meth! Most of the pax who act like this are intoxicated, and usually it is alcohol plus other drugs. And yes, there are people with claustrophobia and/or fear of flying. However, when was the last time one these type of passengers was charged with causing p...

Re: Man jumps out of moving plane at LAX

People with psychiatric problems can decompensate very quickly without warning or obvious provocation. And many times, alcohol, cocaine and/or methamphetaimes, by themselves, or in combination are contributing factors. As an ER Doc, I see this frequently. And it seems that the airlines are seeing mo...

Re: Southwest faces another IT outage, all flights stopped.

WN has canceled a lot of flights to/from SAT today! Another IT issue?

Re: AA launches 13 new routes from AUS

AUS also captures a large number of passengers who come from San Antonio, because SAT has limited destinations. Many people here will drive to AUS to avoid having to connect in ATL, DFW, HOU or IAH.

Re: Boeing Real Estate Sell Off in Puget Sound Region

Toyota does indeed manufacture vehicles in Texas. Their Tundra PU truck is exclusively manufactured in San Antonio.

Re: OAG Changes 10/6/2020:UPHEAVAL;B6 Suspends SJC/ONT/BUR,Closes ORH/SWF?;NK Adds CAP;UA Adds JST/VCT;WN Adds Many Rout

A recent YouGov/CBS poll found that 85% of American households are unwilling to travel by air, even if they could! These schedules reflect that! How can any of the major U.S. airlines survive until the public is willing to travel again? Another big problem with air travel is where can you go? And if...

Re: OAG Changes 6/7/2020: JULY SHANKED;AA Exits ORH;AS Adds BOI-SFO,Drops MSY-SFO,SAN-SBP/SMF;NK Out of AVL;F9 PHLMCO 6x

Thanks for your hard work!

When will Europe be “open” for tourism?

Thought I saw a headline somewhere that Europe would not be open for tourism until the fall. Your thoughts?

UA 3678, EWR-SAT, divert to IND on 2/19

This is the third time in several months that this flight has diverted while enroute to SAT. On each of those occasions, the weather and operations at SAT were normal. Does anyone know why? Seems too often to be a coincidence.

Thanks

Re: Corona Virus outbreak - Aviation related News and Discussion Thread

My wife and I are headed to India, Bangkok, Siem Reap and Singapore. Actually glad that many carriers are cancelling China, as it reduced our exposure risk. Bring plenty of masks just in case!

Re: Boeing 737MAX Grounded Worldwide Q3 2019

Another “benefit” of bankruptcy is that Boeing becomes the victim and no longer the villain. I like Boeing, and did the Everrett factory tour (again) last September. But, I think that they have really stepped deep into the doodoo this time, and recovery is a long way off.

Re: Boeing 737MAX Grounded Worldwide Q3 2019

Most all of the MAX discussion is about flaws and fixes for the MCAS and flight control systems. But what about the possibility of Boeing having to declare bankruptcy? The 737 is their cash flow cow. But now that has dried up with deliveries on hold. And this could last well into 2020. And how much ...

Re: Woman Smashes Laptop on Boyfriend’s Head After He Allegedly Looks at Another Woman on American Airlines Flight

You can’t make this stuff up! Maybe a plot for a new TV reality show.

Re: UA 78J reliability

Cointrin330 wrote:

There have also been a number of days where wx has been a factor on EWR ops.

UA 78J reliability

My wife and I are flying UA 960, EWR to FRA, on the 26th, so I have been tracking that flight this month. This flight is now a 78J. Last night the A/C was replaced with a 77W due to mechanical issues. At least 2 other flights this month have had 4 hour delays due to mechanical issues on A/C that are...

Re: NYC diversions JUL-22-2019

And several days earlier, the remnants of tropical storm Barry also wreaked havoc in NYC! A question: With most flights 80-90% full, how can those whose flights were late or cancelled be accommodated? I assume that some pax will have to cancel their plans, as I don’t know where all the extra seats/f...