Their lives are pretty much over Nah, their Delta lives are over. As victims in our American society, politics will be a wide open field for them. I find it almost unbelievable just how stupid people can be when it comes importing stuff like this. Granted we have a wide open floodgate for illegal/i...
Jump to post3012nm non stop in a narrow body. My, how we have progressed since 1959. Well, the airlines certainly have as far as efficiency goes, we passengers, not so much. Prices and our disposable incomes may have changed dramatically in the past 60 years, but narrow bodies were, are, and will remain 20th Ce...
Jump to postI don't think sparkling grape juice will be able to compete with the bar service currently on the big 3½. I wish them luck, as Saudi leaves the 9th Century AD, and enters into the 18th Century.
Jump to postBest large aircraft ever for passenger comfort, hands down, end of discussion. Only 1 middle seat in coach (14%)! The only aircraft close is the much smaller EMB 170/175/190/195 with zero middle seats! Amen to that, 2-3-2 seating best among the wide bodies for coach travel. No question that 2-3-2 b...
Jump to postCarbonFibre wrote:I wonder if any of the painters refused to work on it?
32andBelow wrote:AirKevin wrote:LAXintl wrote:Saudi has a prayer area with a display indicating directions to Mecca.
So what happens if the plane changes direction mid-flight.
Future passenger here. I/we had two cruises pulled out from under us in March, along with a flight from Atlanta to Peru to catch the first one. I'm itching to travel. We rebooked cruises in early October. I'm an optimist. I don't know if the countries will be open. I don't know if the cruises will b...
Jump to postWell, it wasn't a DC-7 (I flew on one in 1961!), but flying out to IAH last week, there was a B-17 parked at the Delta maintenance hanger here in Atlanta. Unfortunately, I wasn't quick enough to get a shot. We at war, or something?
Jump to postI can't begin to imagine how many lives were changed forever by that airline! I know mine was. I never got to fly on an ElAl 747, my parents did. In 1969, my first international flight, was on an ElAl 707. Non stop New York to Tel Aviv. Never understood until this posting why my return stopped in Pa...
Jump to postIf you are on chronic medications, it could be a potential problem, but degenerative disc disease is not a disqualifying condition for any of the Classes. It does need to be reported on your medical history form. While I was never a Class 1 examiner, I've had one Delta pilot with herniated neck disc...
Jump to postI flew with them to Edinburgh, 757 as previously mentioned. Memorable flight. I got stuck on the runway in Atlanta for about 2 hours, got into EWR very late, I assumed I missed the flight, especially when I got to the boarding area, two attendants were at the gate, and there wasn't another human bei...
Jump to post"National Airlines says/You're gonna have a great time!" I date myself. Pretty livery. Never flew them.
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What was this guy thinking.
Well, that should be pretty obvious, don't you think?
Have to wonder if Delta might want to pick up a few. For a song. They are 10 year old used jets, there is a precedent. Just sayin'.
Jump to postFor me, hands down 739ER, although any 737 would qualify. Cramped, LOUD, claustrophobic, I go out of my way not to fly them, especially Delta's. I'd be happy to nominate the Satan's Chariot, but it is so rare that I'm stuck in one, and the flights generally are so short, the discomfort is minimal, s...
Jump to postYou are ALWAYS advised to hand carry valuable objects, not to check medications, etc! That said, I don't know what Delta has done in recent months and years, but their luggage checking, at least here in the US and Europe has become spectacular. Maybe it's my Medallion status, but my bags are usually...
Jump to postAh, the question brings me back to the good old days of being a poor, starving medical student in Europe, in the days of transatlantic youth fares. (Think $200 rt, unrestricted ticket, other than no stopovers on the way). How did they fill those planes? Well, sometimes they didn't. Best flight was M...
Jump to postSounds to me like you are suffering from some serious anxiety issues that go way beyond flying on a 787 powered by Trent 1000 engines. Perhaps you should cancel your trip and consult a physician? To the best of my knowledge, only 2 aircraft have suffered complete inflight engine shutdown, and both s...
Jump to post"48 windows just like a 707-320!" And here I thought I was the only OCD person who counted the number of windows on an airplane. Guess there are at least two of us out there. For years, I've mused about posting on Tech Ops about how the 707 could hypothetically be updated here in the new m...
Jump to postThis armchair expert has just read that the plane was reported to have smoke coming out of the tail and clothing and papers flying out the back moments before the crash. Sounds to me like the APU in the tail blew, and took out a chunk of the luggage compartment. Planes don't fly well with holes in t...
Jump to postAh, my youth! First international flight was NY/TLV, non stop on ElAl B707-300. Sat aisle behind the wing. After hearing all the nonsense about how quiet the jets were, the roar was amazing. The flight was fully booked. I wouldn't call it comfortable, but it certainly didn't feel like a cattle car. ...
Jump to postNoshow wrote:Some Vulcan bomber would be cool.
Now the Boeing 727 fades away. . Interesting statement, considering that it was the Boeing 757 that pushed the 727 way. And now it's that second generation 757 that is slowly, but surely, starting to fade away. Here's to the third generation - the Boeing - if ever they actually decide to build it -...
Jump to postMany, many moons have passed, I once took a BA morning flight from JFK into LHR. Worst case of jet lag I've ever had. Left at a great hour, easy flight, landed in London I swear in the middle of the night, wide awake - probably around 10 or 11PM locally, couldn't sleep, wound up having to wake up at...
Jump to post"Mocks" the child's name? I would mock the moron mother, and I guess I would never survive with SouthWest. My reaction to the "name" would be an instantaneous "You are joking, aren't you?" That poor kid doesn't have a chance!
Jump to postTOTALLY off subject: Spy vs Spy (I don't remember the third in there) was written by Nick Meglin, who died recently. (Recently to my mind is anytime within the past 15 years). I went to Jr High School with his nephew. It was published in MAD Magazine. I flew in my first 777 23 years after its introd...
Jump to postI have several patients who are Delta pilots who fly the routes. Trust me, they ask the same question.
Jump to postAnd if the right people are paid off, which is how Washington works, and they mandate15.5 inches wide, then guess what happens!
Jump to postAside from removing the wavy-gravy livery, I think the worst mistake delta made was getting rid of Adiemus, which I believe they actually commissioned in the first place. I loved being on hold with them just to listen to the music, and to this day, Songs of Sanctuary will blare in my headset the mom...
Jump to postI'm really surprised that so few were built - had assumed over 1000! Clearly it was not a particularly successful design for Boeing. I wonder how much money they lost on the variant.
Jump to postI'm sure Canada is devastated by this horrible news.
Jump to postDull? Just look at that tail fin. Bone up on a little recent history, and that livery is anything but dull. That tail brought hope to the homeless, dreams to the decimated, a place of safety and security to hundreds of thousands of people who lived in nothing but fear all of their lives, in Europe, ...
Jump to post"After staring at Red, your eyes get tired and differentiate between different shades of red anymore especially inside the patient." That's a new one on me, but perhaps you're right. You don't "see" red blood spattered all over your deep blue gowns. It turns "black", an...
Jump to postThings are looking pretty good already! The chub has already discovered the joys of flying on American made equipment. Mr Kim, all these riches, and so much more are your's for the asking, just get rid of the nukes and learn to act nice with the rest of the world. Your buds the Russians and the Chin...
Jump to post[quote="reffado"]Pretty sure any program development costs would not be offset by potential (if any) customer interest. Most - if not all - airlines who currently operate 727 aircraft do it because the frames are cheap to buy..." When it come to cheap, old airframes, never count Delta...
Jump to postFor the life of me, I cannot understand why anyone would want to visit a country whose citizens would willingly risk their lives and more over the lives of their children to escape from! Travel to that country is a disgrace and appalling! Thank God Delta lost money on the route and is calling it qui...
Jump to postThis may be apples and oranges, but I drive an 11 year old Saturn. I get about 24-25 miles per gallon with it, which is okay, but not great. Certainly when a new car could get me 40-50 miles per gallon. I spend about $20-25 per week on gas, or under $100. monthly. By buying a new car, I could be spe...
Jump to postKid has behavioral problems, it happens! Giving the kid a slap is not exactly helpful! I am the father of two amazing kids who have been flying since they were 2 weeks old. Domestically, internationally, economy, up front. So I respectfully disagree with you. BIG TIME! My big one mouthed off to me ...
Jump to postAlways cared my passport and meds ON MY PERSON. GF Brilliant advice! This from the guy who won't take his shoes off until we reach a safe altitude, lest I have to walk through burning jet fuel. My airline behavior has just changed, as of my next flight, and thank you. 45 years of flying, I've never...
Jump to postPity for them they WEREN'T arrested. In America, we have this funny thing called "free speech". I know it isn't for everyone I know, but it works, and is recognized by all of our courts. They could have made a hell of a lot of money on this one, and would never have to fly Porter again in ...
Jump to postPurely anecdotal, but I've flown the Korean 380 twice, ATL-ICN and JFK-ICN. On both flights, economy downstairs was packed to the gills. Business upstairs was essentially empty. These were August and September flights. JFK-ICN was about 1/2-3/4 full upstairs, but a LOT of empty seats. Just a small s...
Jump to postWOW! It's the end of an era. Amazing aircraft, even more amazing to think that I've been flying in 747s since 1970. I've stopped wearing the sack cloth and ashes regarding the 748i, did get to fly in a Korean aircraft last year. But I guess it's time. The queen is dead. Long live the king. Thanks fo...
Jump to postWhat happened? Simple. The invisible hand of Adam Smith got in the way and said "No." There is no global shortage of oil. It is much more expensive to produce biofuel than real fuel. No one except the environmental lunes want the stuff. And airlines will lose money if they were to use it. ...
Jump to postIf I were the pilot of any of those NFL charters, you can be sure I would be playing The Star Spangled Banner during the seat belt announcement. Maybe even during take off too. And landing. And turbulence.
Jump to postFirst, it's disgusting, if only for the mess left behind on the seats that someone has to sit on. Now, that said, I am no fan of Saudi Arabia or its national airline, but occasionally they can teach us westerners valuable lessons. One has to wonder how this would have been treated on a Saudia flight...
Jump to postYou are going to be looking at an economic catastrophe. And probably a shooting war. Tourists and businesses are never enamored by shooting wars. The EU was hit broadside by Brexit. This is potentially greater because of the potential for a Balkanization of large sections of Europe. Milan and Venice...
Jump to postI think Qantas had a pirate ship motif upstairs, and at one point PanAm had a small restaurant with dining tables available. I was on a student charter with KLM Summer, 1971, and spent a lovely 7 hours crossing the Atlantic upstairs (the film "The Aristocats" was playing in every section, ...
Jump to postwhat's the fee for a carry-on bag [with/without bomb] under 35"? I'm not certain of the fee sans bomb, however, the under 35" carry-on with a bomb is around 15-20 years in Leavenworth. Plus legal fees, which do vary by location. Usually, with a deeply discounted ticket, it's best to pay t...
Jump to postThere is a very good discussion on this exact topic a few threads up, started by Mauricio Chung. Even this non engineer understood it, and it's a question I've been harboring for a while. IMHO, those engineer guys are pretty smart cookies to think this stuff up and then making it practical. Enjoy yo...
Jump to postNot that I wish to mix politics with airplanes, in my country we call this "Fake News". Sensational nonsense, easy to write, designed to sell newspapers and advertising, regardless how nonsensical the premise or how false the writing. That said, the handwriting is on the wall for the 380 (...
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