Re: Berlin Tegel (TXL) to Close from June 1

For those who want to read a bit more about what will become of it: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/04/business/the-largest-start-up-ecosystem-of-the-new-berlin.html While I do understand the annoyances with TXL, I for one will miss it. In fact I was planning to do a trip in early Oct. for a last hu...

Re: WTI Oil price goes negative

So I guess it's time for airlines to top up all those idle A380s & 747s and get paid for it! Why not the old mothballed A340-500s too? Now they can forget their government bailout money and collect fat checks from the oil companies instead.

(if only it were that simple)

Re: Europe Widebodies 2020

You'll see Turkish flying both the A330 & 777 on IST - LHR

Re: LH 459 diverted to SFO

Just noticed at 5:00 PM PST that the plane is still parked out at the remote stand.

Re: LH 459 diverted to SFO

Interesting, you can dump fuel on the A340, why wait to burn it off? Possibly jettisoned fuel causing greater environmental impact at sea level vs. exhaust in the air? It would be interesting to know the difference. It would also be interesting to know how much of that fuel makes it all the way to ...

Re: A220, (CSeries), Too Noisy for Zurich

I seem to recall British Airways had the issue with their A320s and people living under the Heathrow flight path complained about the "Whistle" and they had to have a modification to stop it. When the BA ones fly over my home they do seem quieter that other A320s from non UK airlines. Tha...

Re: Air France Us expansion

Yahnih wrote:

SAN

Re: New QR Route Thread

Didn't they announce SFO but not launch it? What's the latest on that?

Re: European expansion in SFO

n471wn wrote:

...soon Berlin out of Oakland.

Re: LH retiring most (or all?) A340-600?

Looks like the last day of the A346 at SFO is Oct 26 after which they'll be sending the A380 from both FRA and MUC. Two LH A380s per day at SFO! They won't send two A380. FRA - SFO will be A346. I stand corrected. Looks like there is only one day with double A380s. Seems surprising that the larger ...

Re: LH retiring most (or all?) A340-600?

Looks like the last day of the A346 at SFO is Oct 26 after which they'll be sending the A380 from both FRA and MUC. Two LH A380s per day at SFO!

Re: British Airways A380 US Routes

The irritating thing about economy on a BA A380 is that the armrests don't raise all the way, which makes it hard to lie across empty seats (of which there were plenty on my last two SFO-LHR / LHR-SFO runs). You have to carefully wedge yourself underneath them just so. Why?!?!

Re: Level to USA

I am referring to official company ads, they fly to "cities", not airports. LCC style Oakland is a "city." But your technically correct. In the past, they used to call out Oakland/San Francisco. They currently use Oakland-San Francisco. Although subsiding Oakland into SF annoys ...

Re: What are some TATL routes Norwegian could tackle next?

sdexplorer00 wrote:

How about a San Diego route, possibly SAN-CDG

Re: Where should Finnair fly next?

LAX

RE: What Airlines Between SaoPaulo And Rio De Jane

Not sure if there are others aside from those that you mentioned, but here's a little tip for you: Fly into <acronym title="Rio de Janeiro - Santos Dumont (SDU / SBRJ), Brazil">SDU</acronym> (Santos Dumont) rather than <acronym title="Rio de Janeiro - Galeao International (Antonio Carlos Jobim) (GIG...

RE: How Many Chances Do We Have To Fly An MD11!

Is KLM still sending an MD-11 to SFO off season?

RE: More European Carriers For LAX, Near Future?

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RE: UA Retro Paint Aircraft

where does UA do their cabin retrofitting? and is it actually done by UA or is it farmed out?

RE: UA International Expansion

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RE: New Tri Jet Please?

I was beyond disappointed when I was rebooked from a MD11 <acronym title="Sao Paulo - Guarulhos International (Cumbica) (GRU / SBGR), Brazil">GRU</acronym>-<acronym title="Los Angeles - International (LAX / KLAX), USA - California">LAX</acronym> as Varig crumbled under my nose during my trip to Braz...

RE: UA International Expansion

SFO - <acronym title="CURRENT: Munich (- Franz Josef Strauss) (MUC / EDDM), Germany AND OLD: Munich - Riem (MUC / EDDM) (closed), Germany">MUC</acronym> sounds good to me! How likely do you all think this is? I remember reading that it was applied for in the past and undesirable time slots were offe...

RE: Varig 767-300 In New Colors

The idea is fine, but off the mark. All they need is to increase the font size on the name to span below the windows like the old livery, and to change the color on the tail to green & yellow for Brasil. If they were to paint the engines a contrasting color, that would be nice too.

RE: CO FF Status On Passenger List. Purpose?

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RE: SWISS: Not Honoring Star Alliance Gold Privileges

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RE: Qantas Suspends Vancouver

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RE: Northern California Aviation Thread

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RE: Chinese Standing Up In Planes On The Runway

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RE: LH Now Has An Enhanced A321!

I imagine you guys are talking about LED lighting, like LH has in their 346 cabins? If so, I thought that was pretty nice too.

RE: Flying From FRA To The USA. Wow.

I agree that even being an elite traveler, <acronym title="Frankfurt - Main (Rhein-Main AB) (FRA / FRF / EDDF), Germany">FRA</acronym> is difficult. I've missed a connection on a <acronym title="CURRENT: Munich (- Franz Josef Strauss) (MUC / EDDM), Germany AND OLD: Munich - Riem (MUC / EDDM) (closed...

Varig: Not Using Compass Emblem On Website Or Ads

I also noticed on their website that they're quoting prices in USD. Is that new?

RE: UA 747-400s Between SFO And ORD?

I know it's not domestic, but isn't <acronym title="Qantas (Australia)">QF</acronym> still flying <acronym title="San Francisco - International (SFO / KSFO), USA - California">SFO</acronym> - <acronym title="Vancouver - International (YVR / CYVR), Canada - British Columbia">YVR</acronym>? I don't th...

RE: AI Cleared To Join Star Alliance In Early 2009

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RE: SkyWest To Acquire 22 Additional RJ's

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RE: SkyWest To Acquire 22 Additional RJ's

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RE: Large Planes In SAN And Profitability

I'm glad I hooked my parents up with one of the last <acronym title="British Airways">BA</acronym> flights from <acronym title="San Diego - International / Lindbergh Field (SAN / KSAN), USA - California">SAN</acronym> to <acronym title="London - Heathrow (LHR / EGLL), United Kingdom">LHR</acronym>. ...

RE: AC//Au Revoir A340-500's?

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RE: Air Canada Moves Terminals At SFO

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RE: UA's Next International Destination?

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RE: What Airlines Will Upgrade Award Tickets?

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RE: UA's Next International Destination?

SFO-<acronym title="CURRENT: Munich (- Franz Josef Strauss) (MUC / EDDM), Germany AND OLD: Munich - Riem (MUC / EDDM) (closed), Germany">MUC</acronym> seems to make sense, and if I'm not mistaken, they've applied for it and were granted less than ideal time slots. Maybe that can be revisited? <acron...

RE: Air Canada Moves Terminals At SFO

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RE: United Airlines Misconnect

I would have asked for a room at the Burlingame Hyatt (if I had wound up stranded) Contractually, they could probably decline the request, but as a revenue first-class passenger, you may get it.

RE: Cabin Crew Pics

Out of the examples here, TAP wins the prize for uniforms, hands down! They look great.

RE: US Carriers International Route Profitability

Why such impressive performance by CO down south?

RE: JJ Expansion - Possible Routes?

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RE: A380 Vvip ( Flying Palace ) Order Confirmed?

Flying palace? I call it selfish, irresponsible, outdated environmental terrorism and sickening conspicuous consumption. Might as well load a day-glo orange Lamborghini Gallardo and a stretched white Hummer in the belly while you're at it.

RE: Emirates Economy - Advance Seat Assignments

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Emirates Economy - Advance Seat Assignments

Hello, I'm posting this question for a friend who has tickets in Economy on Emirates <acronym title="London - Heathrow (LHR / EGLL), United Kingdom">LHR</acronym> - <acronym title="Dubai - International (DXB / OMDB), United Arab Emirates">DXB</acronym> - <acronym title="Delhi - Indira Gandhi Interna...

RE: 747's From LAX To JFK

How about a nice little 744 ride from <acronym title="San Francisco - International (SFO / KSFO), USA - California">SFO</acronym>--<acronym title="Vancouver - International (YVR / CYVR), Canada - British Columbia">YVR</acronym> on <acronym title="Qantas (Australia)">QF</acronym>? That's an internati...