Let's see what I can shake out of my old brain (which gets a year older this month!). American started Hawaii service back in the Seventies. They used to partner with Pleasant Hawaiian Holidays for cruises that circled the islands and called on the major ports. I don't remember if Braniff served Ha...
Jump to postI am really dating myself here, but AA flew TUS-ELP-LGA as an all-nighter.Flight 90. Late 60s or early 70s. 727-023. Didn’t last long. I remember that. ELP has seen a lot of interesting service in the past: AA DC-10s to DFW, CO DC-10 to SAT/IAH, CO to MEX and several mexican resort cities, TWA to S...
Jump to postCurious of people’s opinion on SkyBus, if you ever flew them, were they ahead of their time for the US, what would they have maybe looked like today if they had survived? Skybus was absurd, almost to the degree of Hooter Air. All it offered was flights to Columbus with no connections and when you t...
Jump to postThat's the accusation (usually from the other side of the Atlantic). I've never seen a source. Have you? Please provide, I'd be interested, since the French Government are small minority shareholder... or this is just propaganda. Do you have any evidence that refutes it? Most airlines put the brake...
Jump to postThat's the accusation (usually from the other side of the Atlantic). I've never seen a source. Have you? Please provide, I'd be interested, since the French Government are small minority shareholder... or this is just propaganda. Do you have any evidence that refutes it? Most airlines put the brake...
Jump to postI predict that we will look back to this thread in 5 years and have a good laugh. High relative maintenance costs, high relative costs when one goes tech, etc... Those are mere excuses. Aviation is a seasonal business no matter how you look at it and you have to wonder how efficient it is to park b...
Jump to postAir France never had the network to support A380 operations. This was a vanity purchase directed by the French Government to support Airbus as well as French and European manufacturers that supply parts for the A380. The good news here is that the move does point to AF finally getting serious about...
Jump to postThe brutal fact is the only airline that can effectively utilize the A380 is EK. And why is that? Everyone says that there are other things besides CASM to consider, but that does not contradict the fact that most airlines will make the most money on a given route by flying the plane that offers th...
Jump to postIt makes sense if the lease rates are too high and the lessor didn't offer AF a good enough deal to renew. AF also have the option to buy them from the lessor. But that will be for the next CEO to negotiate, it doesn't hurt for the interim CEO to put pressure on the lessor. I'll believe it when the...
Jump to postHolly crap!!!! What a **** storm of responses I have collected. Why Is actually charging people the true cost of transporting them such a stretch? The airlines already weigh luggage and cargo for the purpose of charging airfare, so why is it such a stretch to charge people by weight for airfare? I ...
Jump to postHolly crap!!!! What a **** storm of responses I have collected. Why Is actually charging people the true cost of transporting them such a stretch? The airlines already weigh luggage and cargo for the purpose of charging airfare, so why is it such a stretch to charge people by weight for airfare? I ...
Jump to postI comprehend your posts quite well. You just do not have a point. Not even close. Weight and balance is an issue for any aircraft, large and small. Airlines just use averaging to even the load. Beyond that you have not stated a point unless you want to whine that it is not fair that someone who is ...
Jump to postAmazing. Could you have someone that has the ability for critical thinking read this thread and explain it to you? Clearly, the system for charging airfare subsidizes oversized/overweight people. Perhaps your mom or some other person will explain that to you so that you will quit criticizing my pos...
Jump to postSo people would rather be treated like cattle? You should try reading what I posts with some comprehension instead of ignoring the truths and deciding I'm just some sort of whiner. The weight and balance reference was in regards to what you posted about small aircraft flights and nothing to do with...
Jump to postAmazing. Could you have someone that has the ability for critical thinking read this thread and explain it to you? Clearly, the system for charging airfare subsidizes oversized/overweight people. Perhaps your mom or some other person will explain that to you so that you will quit criticizing my pos...
Jump to postSo people would rather be treated like cattle? You should try reading what I posts with some comprehension instead of ignoring the truths and deciding I'm just some sort of whiner. The weight and balance reference was in regards to what you posted about small aircraft flights and nothing to do with...
Jump to postRight. Let's take it to the next logical step: an airline with 777, 11-across. More seats, more revenue, what's not to like for the airline? And yes, discomforted passengers have either to battle each other, or book a premium seat, to have at least some sense of comfort. Next step, 787, 10-across. ...
Jump to postWell, then airlines should get more realistic about passengers size. A 9-across A330 or A310, or 6-across ARJ/BAe-146 are glaring examples of being unrealistic on their part, don't you think? The fact that passenger dimensions are growing larger -- is here. So is the fact that the seat width is not...
Jump to postLAXintl wrote:LAX does not have a centralized international terminal. There are international flights spread across the airport.
...However, it is not "fat shaming" when someone who purchses 17 1/2" x 31" of space expects full use of that space. Nor is it "fat shaming" when someone who does not fit into that space encounters resistance from those around him who do not wish to allow them into the...
Jump to postThere are some good points on both sides, but it is unfortunate people bring up race as an argument against "fat shaming". No one is saying the obese do not deserve respect, equality, care nor comfort. However, it is not "fat shaming" when someone who purchses 17 1/2" x 31&...
Jump to postMy point is that a "one size fits all" averaging of airfare pricing subsidizes over sized/weight people at the expense of everyone else. Why should the transport of people be priced differently than cargo? Baggage cost is calculated by weight/volume, isn't it? https://www.shipit.com/archi...
Jump to postReread my last post about volume. You are correct,the weight is averaged but still, the direct cost to the airlines on fuel is directly tied to weight. Kenmore Air does not ask about weight because of revenue concerns. If they asked, it would be to ensure weight and balance limits are not exceeded....
Jump to postGood news. Would be even better if they flew to SEA and YVR as well. Fly from PAE to SEA and YVR? Mostly because of where I live and then there would be how much easier check in would be compared to SEA. Check in at a small airport like PAE fly to SEA for your connecting flight. PAE would be just a...
Jump to postApparently I'm in the minority, but I loved the Battleship. I remember watching commercials for United back in the 90s and seeing 747s in the Battleship rolling across the tarmac with "Worldwide Service" tattooed on the side. To me as a teenager at the time, it exuded class and sophistica...
Jump to postBecause what it cost the airlines to transport you is directly related to weight. Couple that with a volume requirement. If you don't fit in the space of one seat, you have to buy 2 seats. Seems completely fair to me. The weight is calculated in. Volume is what matters here. If you take up two seat...
Jump to postBright side, the people in Denver, back in the nineties, do not look so bad.
Jump to postApparently I'm in the minority, but I loved the Battleship. I remember watching commercials for United back in the 90s and seeing 747s in the Battleship rolling across the tarmac with "Worldwide Service" tattooed on the side. To me as a teenager at the time, it exuded class and sophistica...
Jump to postAirfare should be charged by weight like cargo is. Why should someone that's 100 pounds have to pay the same as someone that's 400 pounds? Not to single you out but most everyone on here is talking about weight vs. body type. I'm 5'11'' and 210 lbs but well proportioned. A bit of a "Dad" ...
Jump to postJust like there is a carry-on baggage size limit, there should be a human size limit. If your waist measurement is bigger than X inches (not sure specifically what it would be), you should be required to buy a first class seat or two consecutive economy seats. I've been forced to sit next to obese ...
Jump to postYou're conflating brand and fleet/product. The United brand is pretty tired, the fleet/product is not. People see branding, they don't see 'ooooh, an A350'. Brand a class of goods identified by name as the product of a single firm or manufacturer I believe you are conflating livery with brand. The ...
Jump to postDo people actually miss the tulip that much? Brands move on, it's fine. I think we're at a point though where United just needs to do an image reinvention that loses both old CO and old UA behind. It just dredges up old differences now and leaves the brand feeling tired. United will soon be flying ...
Jump to postIt may be a broken record by now, but the CO branding just needs to go away. Its almost 30 years old, was never engaging to begin with, and continues to serve as a divisive symbol for two airlines that just don’t want to combine. No matter how many Polaris seats you have or how many times you can s...
Jump to postIt may be a broken record by now, but the CO branding just needs to go away. Its almost 30 years old, was never engaging to begin with, and continues to serve as a divisive symbol for two airlines that just don’t want to combine. No matter how many Polaris seats you have or how many times you can s...
Jump to postThe battleship gray looked great when it was first painted but it did not age well once it started fading. UA tended to let the planes go far too long between repaints and the result was a fleet that did not put UA in a good light. United, in its later years, put little effort and money in refurbis...
Jump to postUnpopular opinion I’m sure....but I loved this livery. Being born in 1992 and growing up in Denver, it’s just the United I remember. Back when they had happy meals for kids on board! I remember getting to fly in 747 once, it was a domestic flight....Denver to Orlando but I think we connected somewh...
Jump to postAnything is better than the currently "United" livery though. It's dated, ugly, and bland. Their entire branding honestly is just so bad. It may be a broken record by now, but the CO branding just needs to go away. Its almost 30 years old, was never engaging to begin with, and continues t...
Jump to postThey needed to go well over a decade ago. They are consistently unreliable and have been for years. Every other airline retired them long ago. And AA has been saying for many years they are going to get rid of them. Why has it taken them so long? Financial woes, perhaps? AA made the calculation tha...
Jump to postAccording to the press reports, the feces in this incident did not come from a peacock, but rather a dog. And it *was* a service dog, not an emotional support animal. So why are you bringing up this issue here? Because I want to. It is called free speech. If you do not like it, do not read it. My r...
Jump to postBefore I get ripped into, let me first put out a crystal clear disclaimer that I find the situation the passenger was faced with to be not only gross but unhealthy. Additionally, while we have only heard one side of the customer service part of this story, based on everything we know Delta employee...
Jump to postI will say as a Delta Medallion (alternates gold/silver due to rollover miles) -- which I mention not to prove I'm important and should be treated well, but to make it clear I know how Delta operates -- that they under-compensate for problems. However, all you do is say "listen, you gave me 50...
Jump to postTwo points: One. The ONLY animals that should be allowed in the passenger cabin are service dogs, such as seeing eye dogs. Emotional service peacocks, etc., should be banned, across the bird. If you cannot fly without your peacock, don't fly. According to the press reports, the feces in this incide...
Jump to postTwo points: One. The ONLY animals that should be allowed in the passenger cabin are service dogs, such as seeing eye dogs. Emotional service peacocks, etc., should be banned, across the bird. If you cannot fly without your peacock, don't fly. Second, this shows a corporate culture breakdown. The fli...
Jump to postI remember getting off a Continental Airlines 747 at Denver Stapleton in 1971 via stairs.
Jump to postI am pretty sure he sobered up real quick when the plane was rolling down the runway! I am somewhat shocked he actually admitted to being intoxicated! I am all for honesty, but I would do all I could to save my job! Good luck to him finding another job in this industry. The only thing that leads to...
Jump to postBA already has an intensive schedule with the B744 wnd would probably be able to do the hourly service with a very premium A380 instead of B744 and gain market share. Replacing the B744 by B787-10 will result in a capacity reduction and a loss of market share. Many people tend to focus on unit prof...
Jump to postForgive me if this has been discussed. I don't follow this thread very often anymore, even though I started the original one years ago. What routes are planned for the upcoming 787-10s? Will ORD finally see any of UA's 787s? I picked my screen name around 2005 and still haven't been on the 787, pri...
Jump to postForgive me if this has been discussed. I don't follow this thread very often anymore, even though I started the original one years ago. What routes are planned for the upcoming 787-10s? Will ORD finally see any of UA's 787s? I picked my screen name around 2005 and still haven't been on the 787, pri...
Jump to postFirst off, I'm not sure if UA ever served JFK-NRT. They do however, serve EWR-NRT. Delta cut it's JFK-NRT route likely so that they can shift their focus to ATL. United flew JFK-NRT for years and even today flies EWR- NRT non stop. I suspect if we EVER go back to JFK? We'll do it again. Not sure. U...
Jump to postAt the time, they were casualties of the then cost-cutting management philosophy with the post merger United. On top of that, they badly needed avionics and interior upgrades at the time, The management at the time had zero growth strategy, was in cost cutting mode and felt it unnecessary to invest...
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