Re: What's The Most

Khorog, Tajikistan (UTOD, doesn't even have IATA designator) I don't think I'll ever come to an airport that's more fitting of the term 'exotic' than Khorog. High-altitude airfield, wedged between seriously high mountains, breathtaking scenery all the way there, flights operated by tiny An-28's. If ...

Re: Have you already lost your time and/or money to just to fly on a specific aircraft?

Sure did! Best example was my return trip from the Netherlands to Scotland a couple of years ago. I could've just gone the direct AMS-ABZ-AMS. But instead I turned it into a grand tour of the North Sea. AMS-LCY-DND, then train to Aberdeen, and return ABZ-SVG-CPH-AMS. The direct flight takes about an...

Re: What's the most number of stops you've made on a trip between two cities?

In 2015 I treated myself to 11 legs in 36 hours: ORD-MSP-ATY-PIR-DEN-DFW-ATL-STL-MAW-STL-DEC-ORD In the beginning, all I wanted was to score a ride in an MD-80. Then I started planning and puzzling. It kinda got out of hand :-) 11 take-offs and landings, 10 different airports (of which 8 new to me),...

Re: Is VCV publicly accessible?

Alternative? I happened to pass by Kingman, AZ (IGM) on a recent road trip through the US, and stopped for a while to take a walk along the perimeter. Was very happy with what I saw! Some old DHL DC8's, Kingfisher 727, Magni 732 etc. Dozens of more common mainline equipment, some partially cut up. N...

Re: Stolen & Missing 727 back in 2003

[...] expertly avoid authorities, constantly in Africa but also in Europe. Nobody in an ATC center is ever going to check if that blip on his radar screen is a 737 as filed, or an Il-76. They most likely won't even bother to check if the callsign is correct, or if it belongs to that operator/plane....

Re: Planes that will be missed and those not

Anything that has more than 2 engines Amen! I'll add: once, diversity reigned supreme. 747, Concorde, TriStar, IL-62, 727, Dash-7, A340 etc. 2, 3, 4 engines, placed all around the plane, high wings, low wings, T-tails - each and every plane seemed to have it's own distinct permutation of these aspe...

Re: WHAT ARE THE WORST THINGS ABOUT FLYING?

Lovely thread. Funny to read about the many things people don't like about flying. While I agree that the whole flying experience has become somewhat of a challenge, I'm actually quite at ease with whatever happens in the process. I'm not a regular flyer, so if anything, I'll just sit the whole thin...

Re: Caucasus here, Caucasus there, Caucasus everywhere

Ace! Eielef, I love you for this! This was an absolutely awesome read! A hundred times thank you for writing and posting this report. The details, the characters, the descriptions of your feelings. It's sublime! This felt like you wrote it *while* running. As a result, while reading, I felt like bei...

Re: LH's 748 and 346 to/from EWR: what's the sub risk?

That *is* a mighty fine mixed bag of types you managed to cram into a single trip! Old and new, large and small... Good to see you didn't have any subs. Did you do this entire trip just for the types, or just the HAJ-ZRH-AMS triangle? ;-) Gotta get that F70 before it's too late, no? Looking forward ...

Re: LH's 748 and 346 to/from EWR: what's the sub risk?

Just booked exactly as I'd desired: LH BRE-FRA-EWR-MUC-BRE, supposedly doing the transatlantic legs on a 748 and a 346, respectively Fingers crossed for everything to stay as scheduled..

mikesbucky wrote:

I'm basically doing the same thing next week

Re: LH's 748 and 346 to/from EWR: what's the sub risk?

Thanks for the reactions - they're a great boost in confidence. the worst possible situation I could imagine would be a switch to a 744 but I would not really expect this. That's be.. so close, yet so far... ;-) Greetings to the neighboring north, groetjes naar Nederland :) Cheers from Groningen! Fo...

LH's 748 and 346 to/from EWR: what's the sub risk?

Me, my wife and our three little kids are heading out on a long US road trip between February and August 2017. I'm trying to convince the missus that we should decide for LH BRE-FRA-EWR going out and LH EWR-MUC-BRE coming back (all in Y). Why? Going out, LH402 FRA-EWR would be operated by a 748 and ...

Re: Going to a country after you visit Israel (countries that don't recongize Israel)

I haven't been to Iran (before or after Israel) but I've gone to plenty of other countries that don't recognize Israel and never had any issues. As you said, they don't stamp your passport so how would they be able to tell? If you enter or leave Israel overland to/from Jordan, your passport will be...

Re: Question about ESTA

Haven't been to NK recently (or ever, for that matter), but I'd say that the easiest way to find out is to just start the ESTA process online (just a quick form) and see if it successfully completes. Worst case your ESTA is denied and you still have to apply for a visa with all the fuss that comes w...

Re: Asking to raise/lower window shades

Many here use the word 'courtesy' to demand certain behaviour of others. Courtesy is setting up your situation such that you don't have to interfere with anyone else's situation or behaviour to have things the way you like. Want to look out? Book a window seat. Want to sleep? Bring eyemasks & ea...

Re: Asking to raise/lower window shades

But what about the guy who is flying once a year and book a window seat on purpose to watch the scenary? That would be me. On average, I fly only once or twice a year. Sometimes a bit more, some years none at all. But when I do, I will stop at nothing to make it worth my while. I pick specific flig...

Re: Why Are Black Cars So Popular?

I'm mostly very utilitarian about cars and really couldn't care much less about the colour. IMHO, cars serve a function (getting me / the family / goods elsewhere). As long as the car can do that in a reliable way, I'm good. Anyone else here with a similar opinion (function over aesthetics)? http://...

Re: Miserable Flights

the normal African buffoonery of customs, passport stamping and a heated discussion [...] fat seat mate not only smelt like he was clad in decomposing badgers, but he was also trying to stuff a bloody block of frozen fish around the size of a box of A4 paper into the overhead. I discovered this whe...

Re: Budget travel: EIN - TSR for 15 euros RT with Wizz Air

15 euro return is definitely a bargain - no further excuses is needed for some flying around Europe just for the heck of it. might the airplane in the background be a Saab 340? Both of them are Saab 340's. Based on the remnants of the Estonian livery on the plane on the left, I'm guessing that one i...

Re: Worst Turbulence Experienced?

The one that scared me the most was a case of clear air turbulence over Germany, June 2015. BMI Regional E145 RTM-MUC, cruising along in absolutely perfect weather when suddenly: "BANG!". Felt like we were slapped down by the hand of the mighty himself. Everything loose went flying for a b...

Re: Living on an airplane

The perfect size would be a Cessna Caravan. The interior is about the size of a camper van, and you can fly it with 1 pilot and a single engine rating. You're right in that the Caravan would be a more realistic choice - especially the amphibian one, then. Personally, I'd like a little more headspac...

Re: Living on an airplane

Funny thread. I've contemplated this myself for years. I personally know many people who live in converted trucks/buses/vans on a permanent or semi-permanent basis. It's not that uncommon. I dont know anyone though living in a plane. I guess money is an important dealbreaker. Plane ownership and nom...

Re: Airliners.net Site Upgrade Announcement & Discussion

Dmnt I was almost finished writing up quite a lengthy forumpost when I had to leave the computer for a while. Come back, finish, press submit and suddenly have to login again. Post disappeared. Very annoyed by this - as with pretty much all the "upgrades". The old site had its quirks, but ...

Re: Your Ridiculous Rules (listmaking, Etc.)

- Window seat! (or else I'll be one heck of a grumpy fella); - Window blind remains open. The view is the best IFE one could ever wish for. Yes, also over the ocean. Yes, also at nights; - Briefly touch outer skin of plane when entering; - Sit as far in the back as possible (except when view may be ...

Re: Planes I Have Been On

I'm not an active type collector (as in: I tend not to spend lots of money chasing certain types). Just, whenever I fly I do my utmost best to find a routing that gets me onto a new type. Pretty happy with how that's worked out so far. Nevertheless, many types are still notably missing from this lis...

RE: When Heathens Fly. ;)

Had a colleague from Izhevsk, Russia couple of years a go. She flew back and forth once in a while. I knew the flights into and out of Izhevsk were operated by Izhavia operating Yak-42's. I was jealous. She mentioned she hated having to fly on "loud and old Soviet planes". She'd "prefer Boeing". Argh.

RE: American Transcon Meal Service In Y

Think of it from the positive side: now you decide yourself what you'd like to eat during the flight, even in Y. Whenever I fly on LCC's I bring my own food. Often it's home-made salad of sorts, bacon-egg sandwiches, or just the leftovers I didn't want to leave in the fridge for the duration of my t...

RE: Those That Record Full Flights-question

Yes I suction-cup my camera to the window, at least for take-off and landing. Sometimes, if it's a short flight, I leave it there to record the flight in its entirety. No-one ever gave me any trouble over it. That said, twice did I get into a conversation because of it - both times fairly positive o...

RE: No-frills On Long-haul

Just filled in your questionnaire. Good luck with your thesis! One remark though: in the definition of the proposed trips, you make no distinction on the purpose or context of the flight. How I answer the questions depends very much on what travel situation I envisage. My most recent long-haul fligh...

RE: Plane Crash Archeology

When on holiday to Tenerife last year, I went to visit Tenerife Norte one morning. Even though no physical marks on the landscape or so remain, it was a chilling experience. The weather was pretty much like it must've been that dreaded day in '77. Fog, rain, low cloud base. You could hear planes arr...

RE: Pax On Norwegian Flight Can Expect A Big Fine

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/traindoc" class="quote" target="_blank">traindoc</a> (<a href="#3" class="quote">Reply 3</a>):<br/><i>Time for zero tolerance.</i></font></td></...

RE: UAL Wouldnt Sit Me Next To My Child

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/sirdanilot" class="quote" target="_blank">sirdanilot</a> (<a href="#14" class="quote">Reply 14</a>):<br/><i>3. Ask the passengers seated next to...

RE: The A.net Parent's VIP First Class Lounge

I've got three kids, now aged 3, 4 and 5, and have learned a couple of things by now. The number one lesson: take extra time. For everything. Lesson number two: your kid's mood is often a reflection of your own mood. Kid annoying? You're probably not much fun yourself, either. Bad night's sleep, lef...

RE: A.nut's Trove Of Wisdom

The typical black grease/dirt on your hands after fixing bikes or cars is best removed by first rubbing your hands with a dollop of full-fat butter and then washing hands with ordinary dishwashing-soap & hot water.

RE: What Were Your First 747 Series Flights?

Until a year ago I hadn't even had a single flight on any of the 747-subtypes. For fear of actually missing out, I put some additional effort in including a 747 in a (for me quite rare) longhaul-flight. I succeeded: April 2015 .. KL612 .. <acronym title="Chicago - O'Hare International (Orchard Field...

RE: Concealed Handgun- Recommendations?

I'm from the Netherlands and I love this thread. I'll refrain from taking any sides here, and I'm also of no use to answer any of the OP's questions - I'll just mention how much I like this thread from a cultural/anthropological perspective. I'll make sure to redirect anyone here who's interested in...

RE: St Helena Island Airport Opening Soon (pictures)

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/kalvado" class="quote" target="_blank">kalvado</a> (<a href="#27" class="quote">Reply 27</a>):<br/><i>How would you feel if your local city is i...

RE: St Helena Island Airport Opening Soon (pictures)

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/thomasphoto60" class="quote" target="_blank">thomasphoto60</a> (<a href="#11" class="quote">Reply 11</a>):<br/><i>I am a bit saddened by this. S...

RE: Have You Flown The Alphabet? Airline Edition

A... <acronym title="American Airlines (USA)">AA</acronym>, <acronym title="Air Berlin (Germany)">AB</acronym>, <acronym title="Air France">AF</acronym>, <acronym title="HOP!">A5</acronym> B... <acronym title="Aircompany Tavria-Mac (Ukraine)">BE</acronym>, <acronym title="Air Sicilia (Italy)">BM</ac...

RE: Your Very First DC-9 Flight, And Last

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/Avianca" class="quote" target="_blank">Avianca</a> (<a href="#65" class="quote">Reply 65</a>):<br/><i>last DC9-30 flight just 3 weeks ago with <...

RE: Your Very First DC-9 Flight, And Last

First and only was a Servivensa DC9-30, flying domestic in Venezuala from <acronym title="Caracas - Simon Bolivar International / Maiquetia (CCS / SVMI), Venezuela">CCS</acronym> to BLA in 1995. My family and I ended up on this plane after two other planes were tugged to the gate and removed again. ...

RE: Largest Passenger Ship You Have Seen In Person?

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/IMissPiedmont" class="quote" target="_blank">IMissPiedmont</a> (<a href="#45" class="quote">Reply 45</a>):<br/><i>What about people living in In...

RE: Domestic India Flights

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/Birdwatching" class="quote" target="_blank">Birdwatching</a> (<a href="#11" class="quote">Reply 11</a>):<br/><i>I think they should have kept th...

RE: MD-11 Pax Routes Question

Three more, both from own experience in the mid to late nineties: <acronym title="KLM Royal Dutch Airlines">KL</acronym> <acronym title="Amsterdam - Schiphol (AMS / EHAM), Netherlands">AMS</acronym>-<acronym title="Caracas - Simon Bolivar International / Maiquetia (CCS / SVMI), Venezuela">CCS</acron...

RE: Engine-View Seats On Allegiant's MD80

Thanks Tesla for the nice <acronym title="Transbrasil SA Linhas Aereas">TR</acronym> and sweet engine&wing-view pictures. I reckon views like these are pretty exotic for typical F or J travelers  <img src="http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/graphics/smilies/smile.gif" width="15" h...

RE: Stop Posting Airline Tickets On Airliners.Net

Trip reports on this forum are, almost by definition, past tense. Historic events. So for the flights in question, exposing boarding passes in those reports without blurring any details wouldn't jeopardize the flights themselves. But then there's personal details, frequent flyer numbers etc. I'd say...

RE: Where To Go For A Safe Holiday?

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/aerorobnz" class="quote" target="_blank">aerorobnz</a> (<a href="#35" class="quote">Reply 35</a>):<br/><i>why screw up the limited life we have ...