Oh my! And I just now booked a reservation for yet another trip to Israel this winter. On El Al yet! Does anyone want to spank me? You can argue till the cows come home. The Arabs have been determined to wipe out Israel long before there were any settlements or occupation. What were the excuses befo...
Jump to postThe El Al Boeing 747 cargo flight that crashed into the Amsterdam suburb. This was the conclusion of the official probe: "The design and certification of the Boeing-747 pylon was found to be inadequate to provide the required level of safety. This ultimately caused – probably initiated by fatigue in...
Jump to postI am soon heading out to my third visit in three years (from New York). I love it! As people have said, each island is completely different. I've been to Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island. Next up is Kauai. Oahu has some interesting sights, especially Pearl Harbor and Chinatown. The rest of Honolulu is...
Jump to postI was on the Delta 744 in March, a few months ago. N667US and N668US, <acronym title="New York - John F. Kennedy International (Idlewild) (JFK / KJFK), USA - New York">JFK</acronym>-<acronym title="Tel Aviv (-Jaffa) - Ben Gurion (Lod) (TLV / LLBG), Israel">TLV</acronym>. Other than an irritating iss...
Jump to postThis will really enrage the Israel-bashers. In the 30 July 2014 New York Times "Arab Leaders, Viewing Hamas as Worse Than Israel, Remain Silent Egypt has led a new coalition of Arab states — including Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates — that has effectively lined up with Israel in it...
Jump to postHmm, it seems that governments are funding Muslim humanitarian needs in very new and novel ways: "Paying Ransoms, Europe Bankrolls Qaeda Terror" <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/30/world/africa/ransoming-citizens-europe-becomes-al-qaedas-patron.html" target="_blank">http://www.nytimes.com/201...
Jump to postI have to transfer at <acronym title="Los Angeles - International (LAX / KLAX), USA - California">LAX</acronym> from Terminal 2 to Terminal 3. The transfer is late, around 10pm. A few questions: 1. Is this just an easy walk between the terminals? 2. Is the transfer secure, i.e., do I have to go thro...
Jump to postVery cool video! I've been on quite a few 717s (Air Tran and Hawaiian), and I always thought it climbed very fast. Maybe it's just my own perception. In the spirit of rockin' takeoffs, here's one I took on a <acronym title="Atlantic Coast Airlines (USA)">DH</acronym>-8 flight from West Maui to <acro...
Jump to postI took my niece to <acronym title="New York - John F. Kennedy International (Idlewild) (JFK / KJFK), USA - New York">JFK</acronym> yesterday (Tuesday) for her flight home to Israel. Perfect timing! Her flights were <acronym title="American Airlines (USA)">AA</acronym> <acronym title="New York - John...
Jump to postOn 6 September 1970, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine blew up three planes at Dawson's Field in Jordan: 1. TWA 707-331 2. Swissair DC-8-53 3. BOAC <acronym title="Servivensa (Venezuela)">VC</acronym>-10-1151 You can't say that they 707, DC-8, or <acronym title="Servivensa (Venezuela...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/kngkyle" class="quote" target="_blank">kngkyle</a> (<a href="#17" class="quote">Reply 17</a>):<br/><i> I'd rather she run for president than Hil...
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Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/seb146" class="quote" target="_blank">seb146</a> (<a href="#41" class="quote">Reply 41</a>):<br/><i>Thank you for your history lesson pre-1990s<...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/seb146" class="quote" target="_blank">seb146</a> (<a href="#36" class="quote">Reply 36</a>):<br/><i>Land was given to Palestinians. Israel decid...
Jump to postBack in the 1970s, I lived in the Bronx for a time. On an <acronym title="American Airlines (USA)">AA</acronym> DC-10 to <acronym title="New York - La Guardia (LGA / KLGA), USA - New York">LGA</acronym>, we banked for an incredible view of my apartment building. It was a Kodak slide of such quality ...
Jump to postI was on <acronym title="Delta Air Lines (USA)">DL</acronym> 469 (and 468) in March. I was curious beforehand which aircraft they use on the route. As it turns out, they pretty much cycle all of their 744s at some point to <acronym title="New York - John F. Kennedy International (Idlewild) (JFK / KJ...
Jump to postSenator Larry Craig trolling for action in the men's room at MSP.
Jump to postIn November, El Al is sending 744s to Newark, flight 27. I already bought a ticket on it.
Jump to postVery sad and tragic. There is so much heartache in the world. Is it too much to ask that in deference to these murders, this thread does not devolve into a political rant? As the above posters pointed out, it is simply tragic.
Jump to postI'm embarrassed to admit that I wear Depends on flights now. I haven't had the need to use them yet - I try not to drink too much beforehand, although you're supposed to keep yourself hydrated in flight - but the 'nappies' are my insurance policy. When you're a male in your 50s, nature sometimes cal...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/longhauler" class="quote" target="_blank">longhauler</a> (<a href="#24" class="quote">Reply 24</a>):<br/><i>Would have been a very interesting t...
Jump to postFor a moment, I didn't see the 'pit' in the title - my eyes almost popped . Sorry for the dirty mind! Yes, I have been in the C-5 and C-17 cockpits. Very spacious indeed, especially the C-5. I was on separate Air Natl Guard tours at Stewart Airport, not in any official capacity, just a local tourist...
Jump to postFavorite for Comfort: <acronym title="JetBlue Airways (USA)">B6</acronym> E-190, <acronym title="Northwest Airlines (USA)">NW</acronym> Avro 85 Favorite for Enthusiast: 741/744, 777, DC-8, DC-10, L1011, A346 (not comfortable for me at all on <acronym title="Lufthansa (Germany)">LH</acronym>) Short-t...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/TheCommodore" class="quote" target="_blank">TheCommodore</a> (<a href="#9" class="quote">Reply 9</a>):<br/><i>I put my 7 year old Spaniel down l...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/DeltaMD90" class="quote" target="_blank">DeltaMD90</a> (<a href="#90" class="quote">Reply 90</a>):<br/><i> I was asking around and seeing if I c...
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Jump to postI've flown from New York to Hawaii on nonstop flights twice now. And I'm booked for a third visit. It's a long flight, but it's not a big deal. I've been all over the Caribbean, and I like Hawaii so much more. The people in Hawaii (sorry to make a sweeping statement) are waaaaay friendlier than thos...
Jump to postMazal Tov! I wondered for awhile when this project would be completed. I flew out of <acronym title="Tel Aviv (-Jaffa) - Ben Gurion (Lod) (TLV / LLBG), Israel">TLV</acronym> on 23 March, but it was still a very long taxi to the runway. Now I know that the new configuration had not been opened yet. I...
Jump to postMarc, thank you for the clarification. Of course, I retired at 55 because I was so successful in my career that I can simply spend my money now and travel the world. So I'm not sure I really need a lecture from someone younger than my kids. My point is that the Non-Avaition category has become a pla...
Jump to postIt is certainly your right to participate in a political boycott. But to suggest that Israel is losing economic investment or being isolated by the world doesn't square with the facts. The major tech companies are continuing to invest billions, tourism is up, flight schedules (isn't this what Airlin...
Jump to postIt must really bother you that the Australian government has decided today to drop the 'occupied ' label from Israel's administration of East Jerusalem. The Palestinians and their admirers are ready to soil their pants. Your own government! You should write a stern letter.
Jump to postHere is a real-life situation that I am very curious about: Next year, I am traveling <acronym title="Newark - Liberty International (EWR / KEWR), USA - New Jersey">EWR</acronym>-<acronym title="Los Angeles - International (LAX / KLAX), USA - California">LAX</acronym>-LIH-<acronym title="Los Angeles...
Jump to postA lot of Americans hate him because he's black. It's that simple. There is still a lot of racial hatred in the U.S. As for politics, I'm nominally a Democrat and I support a lot of Obama's domestic policies. But I didn't vote for him in the 2008 primary. I thought Hillary would be the stronger and m...
Jump to postWow, this trip report is absolutely cruel!! You have made me so jealous. The pictures are great and the various ships, clubs, airports....well, what can I say? I felt like I went along on your holiday. It has always been my dream to sail on one of the Queens. I've been on the Queen Mary......the one...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/777stl" class="quote" target="_blank">777stl</a> (<a href="#35" class="quote">Reply 35</a>):<br/><i>You sure that's not including a connection i...
Jump to postA bit off-topic...... On <acronym title="Hawaiian Airlines (USA)">HA</acronym>'s web site, they list upcoming flights from <acronym title="Los Angeles - International (LAX / KLAX), USA - California">LAX</acronym> to LIH on 767-300s. Since I'm going to Hawaii again next summer, I was thinking of taki...
Jump to postIf you mean aircraft that are currently flying today, my choice is the 787. I think I've been on almost every other popular western passenger aircraft.
My biggest regret is that I never flew the 707.
<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/DeltaMD90" class="quote" target="_blank">DeltaMD90</a> (<a href="#70" class="quote">Reply 70</a>):<br/><i>I probably sound pretty optimistic but...
Jump to postKiwi & Commodore - against my better judgement, I will add a few comments. I don't think much of either one of you, so let's just get that out of the way. I'm sure you feel the same about me. Your wishes are granted. Israel removes the blockade from Gaza; Israel gives up the major portions of th...
Jump to postI sometimes enjoy watching the <acronym title="Virgin Express (Belgium)">TV</acronym>-Land channel here in the United States. You can see reruns of your favorite old shows, the characters you know, the has-been stars. It's fun and it's comforting and you can laugh. This topic pops up every few weeks...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/XFSUgimpLB41X" class="quote" target="_blank">XFSUgimpLB41X</a> (<a href="#11" class="quote">Reply 11</a>):<br/><i>We found out today that <acron...
Jump to postWow! This is an impressive report! What kind of camera did you use for this photos? I work in New York City everyday, pass many of these same landmarks, but I don't really look up and enjoy the amazing sights. I have to see it in a trip report to appreciate it! We are too busy running to our offices...
Jump to postNew York also has SWF with JetBlue mainline service.
Jump to postVery nice report! My first JetBlue flight was in June 2000 (<acronym title="New York - John F. Kennedy International (Idlewild) (JFK / KJFK), USA - New York">JFK</acronym>-<acronym title="Buffalo - Niagara (Greater Buffalo) International (BUF / KBUF), USA - New York">BUF</acronym>), shortly after th...
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Jump to postThe New York City area really has a lot of separate markets. As pointed out, most people east of Manhattan wouldn't dream of going to Newark. It's not on their radar. But the population in New Jersey likewise wouldn't dream of going to another airport if they can get a good flight out of Newark. I l...
Jump to postI was just on the Delta <acronym title="New York - John F. Kennedy International (Idlewild) (JFK / KJFK), USA - New York">JFK</acronym>-<acronym title="Tel Aviv (-Jaffa) - Ben Gurion (Lod) (TLV / LLBG), Israel">TLV</acronym>-<acronym title="New York - John F. Kennedy International (Idlewild) (JFK / ...
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