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by Bofredrik
Mon Dec 31, 2007 3:53 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Benazir Bhutto Dead II
Replies: 22
Views: 2407

RE: Benazir Bhutto Dead II

It is strange how many media describes her as "democratic" and /or "big democratic leader". She and her family was nothing by that. Now when her son and husband is in the PPP top can you clearly see that Pakistan is ruled by military or political families. Not the people. Pakistan will never be demo...

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by Bofredrik
Thu Dec 27, 2007 8:29 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: CDG-LAX In First Class ( Pics )
Replies: 8
Views: 22618

RE: CDG-LAX In First Class ( Pics )

Why not travel in Y and use the rest of the money between
F and Y and buy yourself a nice house in Monte Carlo...?  Smile

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by Bofredrik
Thu Dec 27, 2007 8:14 pm
Forum: Technical/Operations
Topic: Why Is First Class Always In Front Of Aircraft?
Replies: 79
Views: 29687

RE: Why Is First Class Always In Front Of Aircraft?

I flew THAI DC-10-30 twice and it had on both a/c C/F/Y
so the F-class was in the middle of the a/c.
The F-class seats was dark blue and looked very nice...
This was around 1990.

[Edited 2007-12-27 12:16:21]

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by Bofredrik
Sun Dec 23, 2007 4:22 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Lapland Santa: 750,000 Letters & 110,000 Visitors
Replies: 5
Views: 1809

RE: Lapland Santa: 750,000 Letters & 110,000 Visitors

EVERY true Santa-lover KNOWS that he is from SWEDEN. It is just a cheap copy that operates in Finland. It is like a fake Rolex. It looks <acronym title="CSA Czech Airlines">OK</acronym> from the outside but it is the inside that counts.  <img src="/discussions/graphics/smilies/smile.gif" alt="S...

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by Bofredrik
Fri Dec 21, 2007 7:07 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Greece..Swiss Made+New Swiss Lounge/Scrapped B747
Replies: 25
Views: 10194

RE: Greece..Swiss Made+New Swiss Lounge/Scrapped B747

One of the best reports i have seen! I have memories to from the old <acronym title="OLD: Athens (- Hellinikon) (ATH / LGAT) (closed), Greece AND CURRENT: Athens - Eleftherios Venizelos (Spata) (ATH / LGAV), Greece">ATH</acronym> airport and i have been flying that <acronym title="Aeroejecutivo SA d...

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by Bofredrik
Wed Dec 19, 2007 8:01 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Lights Out At 37,000 Feet!
Replies: 62
Views: 17800

RE: Lights Out At 37,000 Feet!

Same thing happen to me on a Air France A320 flight between Geneva and Paris. Late DARK evening.

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by Bofredrik
Tue Dec 18, 2007 9:28 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: The Child Support Agency
Replies: 16
Views: 2056

RE: The Child Support Agency

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by Bofredrik
Mon Dec 17, 2007 11:33 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: The Child Support Agency
Replies: 16
Views: 2056

RE: The Child Support Agency

In Sweden is it very difficult to avoid paying and it does not matter why a couple with a child (or more) is split up. I pay 200 USD (but in Swedish Kr...) per month for my daughter, age 15, who lives with my ex wife. And that is despite that i have not seen the daughter since she was 10. Why? My wi...

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by Bofredrik
Mon Dec 17, 2007 11:21 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: John McCain Laughed At A Womans Question...
Replies: 31
Views: 3171

RE: John McCain Laughed At A Womans Question...

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by Bofredrik
Mon Dec 17, 2007 11:11 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Any "Eastenders" Fans Here?
Replies: 11
Views: 2535

RE: Any "Eastenders" Fans Here?

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by Bofredrik
Mon Dec 17, 2007 9:24 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Any "Eastenders" Fans Here?
Replies: 11
Views: 2535

RE: Any "Eastenders" Fans Here?

Quoting <a href="/discussions/profile.main?username=Express1" class=quote target=_blank>Express1</a> (<a href="#4" class=quote>Reply 4</a>): <I></I> I am 48 myself so they are ALL younger than me...:D But my TOP favourite is from another BBC comedy: <a href="http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/413...

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by Bofredrik
Mon Dec 17, 2007 8:38 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Any "Eastenders" Fans Here?
Replies: 11
Views: 2535

RE: Any "Eastenders" Fans Here?

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by Bofredrik
Mon Dec 17, 2007 8:34 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: John McCain Laughed At A Womans Question...
Replies: 31
Views: 3171

John McCain Laughed At A Womans Question...

It was a report by the Swedish radio from John McCain's campaign out on the road... They stopped in a town and had a meeting and people could ask him questions. One woman asked what he think about a survey among US soldiers in Iraq that showed that many of them did not think it was good for US to be...

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by Bofredrik
Mon Dec 17, 2007 8:24 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Any "Eastenders" Fans Here?
Replies: 11
Views: 2535

Any "Eastenders" Fans Here?

For you who do not know about this BBC soap:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/eastenders/

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by Bofredrik
Mon Dec 17, 2007 8:18 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: New SAS Routes From Stockholm (SVG, TOS And ZAG)
Replies: 11
Views: 4615

RE: New SAS Routes From Stockholm (SVG, TOS And ZAG)

I wonder why SAS is not doiing more in Russia.
No new flights or destinations for a long time.

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by Bofredrik
Fri Dec 14, 2007 9:31 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Athens (Hellinikon) Airport
Replies: 52
Views: 9633

RE: Athens (Hellinikon) Airport

I have been there several times. Some time ago now. Both arriving/departing on international flights but also on domestic. I remember it to be quite nice with large windows in the departure hall out to the aircrafts. I do not think they had any air bridges and you always used a bus or walked. The in...

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by Bofredrik
Fri Dec 14, 2007 9:23 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Short-haul Routes In Europe... On Long-haul Planes
Replies: 87
Views: 16092

RE: Short-haul Routes In Europe... On Long-haul Planes

I have been flying: (non-charter) SAS DC-10 Copenhagen- Stockholm F Scanair DC-10 Stockholm-Gothenburg Y THAI DC-10 Stockholm-Dusseldorf C Air France A300 Helsinki-Stockholm Y SAS B767-300 Stockholm-Copenhagen C Northwest B747-200 Oslo-Stockholm Y Pan Am A310 Stockholm-Helsinki C Lufthansa A310 Fran...

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by Bofredrik
Fri Dec 07, 2007 7:54 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Silk Way To Bangkok
Replies: 14
Views: 6906

RE: Silk Way To Bangkok

Send them to TG HQ. They will buy them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by Bofredrik
Mon Dec 03, 2007 8:51 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: The Best Country To Live In - Left Out Of "Sicko"
Replies: 8
Views: 5924

RE: The Best Country To Live In - Left Out Of "Sicko"

They drink a lot in Iceland and have a serious problem with that in the population.
So why do they drink so much if the live in such a nice place?

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by Bofredrik
Mon Dec 03, 2007 8:47 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Russian Election -Putin, United Russia; The Future
Replies: 25
Views: 2838

RE: Russian Election -Putin, United Russia; The Future

With Russia, USA, China as countries with non existing democracy
or a very weak one is the future is the future dangerous for our kids...

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by Bofredrik
Mon Dec 03, 2007 8:42 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Finns / Swedes: Silja Line Or Viking Line?
Replies: 4
Views: 8713

RE: Finns / Swedes: Silja Line Or Viking Line?

Silja Line is or want to be a little bit UPPER CLASS. Viking Line is or want to be <acronym title="Fortaleza - Pinto Martins (FOR / SBFZ), Brazil">FOR</acronym> EVERYONE. I would go with Viking Line as their ships have much better public areas and large windows. Silja have ships with a inner long sh...

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by Bofredrik
Mon Dec 03, 2007 3:08 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Russian Election -Putin, United Russia; The Future
Replies: 25
Views: 2838

RE: Russian Election -Putin, United Russia; The Future

Strange that so few is interested in this post as it will affect us all 100 times more
than ever Hugo Chavez will...

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by Bofredrik
Sun Dec 02, 2007 5:04 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Russian Election -Putin, United Russia; The Future
Replies: 25
Views: 2838

RE: Russian Election -Putin, United Russia; The Future

Russia is not a democracy. If it ever have been one. Some people talks about him as a new Stalin. But we can watch what he is doing. Controling the media is one thing that should be a warning to us all. And that is what he is doing since a long time. Just as during the Soviet Union years that was on...

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by Bofredrik
Sat Dec 01, 2007 9:07 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Putin Suspends Russia's Participation In Arms Trea
Replies: 6
Views: 1969

RE: Putin Suspends Russia's Participation In Arms Trea

Some people is afraid of what Hugo Chavez will do next.
That is nothing to what Vladimir Putin is thinking off...  Sad

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by Bofredrik
Sat Dec 01, 2007 9:05 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Friday's Stupid Thread - What Aerosols Do You Have
Replies: 1
Views: 2897

RE: Friday's Stupid Thread - What Aerosols Do You Have

3 room deodorant (Kitchen, toilet, livingroom)
1 toilet deodorant
1 shaving foams (but i use mostly soap)

1 anti-mosquito thingy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We have snow here now so no use for that.

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by Bofredrik
Sat Dec 01, 2007 9:02 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Can Lebanon's Chief Or Army Be President?
Replies: 5
Views: 2107

RE: Can Lebanon's Chief Or Army Be President?

This beautiful country with its hard working people...
It is sad to see the current situation.
I hope the best for Lebanon!

The country have a choice to do:
To be a western oriented country or a Arab country.
That is the most important thing to decide RIGHT NOW!

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by Bofredrik
Sat Dec 01, 2007 8:59 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Volvo And SAAB. How Are They Doing In The US?
Replies: 16
Views: 4591

Volvo And SAAB. How Are They Doing In The US?

Both Volvo and SAAB have been a long time one the US market but it would be interesting to hear what kind of customers they may attract 2007. In Sweden is Volvo and SAAB typical company cars for middle management. Not so many is sold direct to customers as to companies. People use them 2-3 years and...

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by Bofredrik
Sat Dec 01, 2007 8:50 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Hotel Advice For London, UK
Replies: 7
Views: 3057

RE: Hotel Advice For London, UK

I have been in London around 30 times for business and i always stay at this hotel near Lancaster Gate (10 min walk to Oxford Street): <a href="http://bestwestern.worldexecutive.com/directory/england/london/hotels/83187.html" target=_blank>http://bestwestern.worldexecutive.co...y/england/london/hote...

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by Bofredrik
Sat Nov 24, 2007 10:35 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Is There A Typical Scandinavian Dish?
Replies: 38
Views: 4337

RE: Is There A Typical Scandinavian Dish?

1. Blodpudding Pigs blod + something else... <a href="http://kontrakt.blogg.se/images/blodpudding_1160050705.jpg" target=_blank>http://kontrakt.blogg.se/images/blodpudding_1160050705.jpg</a> 2. Kottbullar <a href="http://www.recepten.se/images/recept/2/239/koettbullar_2.jpg" target=_blank>http://www...

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by Bofredrik
Thu Nov 22, 2007 9:46 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: BGY-HHN-NYO-HHN. 2 Days In Stockholm
Replies: 12
Views: 5390

RE: BGY-HHN-NYO-HHN. 2 Days In Stockholm

Stockholm! I live in the city center and walk around
most places on your photos. Thanks for visiting!  Smile

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by Bofredrik
Thu Nov 22, 2007 9:38 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Transairways TWM 001: 17/AUG/07: INH-MPM: Y Cabin
Replies: 11
Views: 15729

RE: Transairways TWM 001: 17/AUG/07: INH-MPM: Y Cabin

Thanks for a very interesting report with nice shots.
It is always nice to see new and unusual airlines
and airports. I love props and it seems that they
are in good condition.

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by Bofredrik
Thu Nov 22, 2007 9:33 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: More Pics Of New UA767
Replies: 51
Views: 18493

RE: More Pics Of New UA767

It looks that it is a large distance between the chair and the screen.
I am used to have the screen on a short distance. But maybe it
can be moved...

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by Bofredrik
Mon Nov 19, 2007 9:16 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: When Will We See Europe - HNL Non-stop Service?
Replies: 90
Views: 15409

RE: When Will We See Europe - HNL Non-stop Service?

How long would the total flying time incl (1 hour stop ?) be between for example <acronym title="London - Heathrow (LHR / EGLL), United Kingdom">LHR</acronym>-<acronym title="Honolulu - International / Hickam AFB (HNL / HIK / PHNL / PHIK), USA - Hawaii">HNL</acronym>-<acronym title="Auckland - Inter...

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by Bofredrik
Fri Nov 16, 2007 10:00 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Most Drunk Passengers On A Route (Worldwide)?
Replies: 45
Views: 6155

RE: Most Drunk Passengers On A Route (Worldwide)?

Thanks so far... Stockholm-Bangkok with <acronym title="Thai International (Thailand)">TG</acronym> have had some problems with not only drunk passengers but also on drugs and the combo could be very bad as they go agressive and want to jump out!  <img src="/discussions/graphics/smilies/smile.g...

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by Bofredrik
Fri Nov 16, 2007 8:35 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Most Drunk Passengers On A Route (Worldwide)?
Replies: 45
Views: 6155

Most Drunk Passengers On A Route (Worldwide)?

It would be interesting to know if anyone with special knowledge about
this could answer. From their own experience as crew or passenger...  Smile

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by Bofredrik
Thu Nov 15, 2007 5:33 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Inaugural AirAsia X And Routine A380 In A Weekend
Replies: 23
Views: 35393

RE: Inaugural AirAsia X And Routine A380 In A Weekend

Very good photos! The upper deck Y looks really OK on the A380.  Smile

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by Bofredrik
Thu Nov 15, 2007 5:27 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: SQ 220: SYD-SIN On A380 Business Class (Pics)
Replies: 41
Views: 33545

RE: SQ 220: SYD-SIN On A380 Business Class (Pics)

I like the BIG seat as i am FAT!  Smile

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by Bofredrik
Thu Nov 15, 2007 5:25 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Emirates: MAN-SYD
Replies: 22
Views: 9958

RE: Emirates: MAN-SYD

I like a TR with no text.
Photos say it all!
Very nice food...  Smile

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by Bofredrik
Sun Nov 11, 2007 8:20 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: American Airlines Business Class (JFK-GRU) Pics
Replies: 16
Views: 18389

RE: American Airlines Business Class (JFK-GRU) Pics

Nice set of shots!
I like the dawn shots best.
But the food do not look so nice to be in C-class.

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by Bofredrik
Wed Nov 07, 2007 8:15 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: A Name For My Aviation Blog?
Replies: 4
Views: 2821

RE: A Name For My Aviation Blog?

Berberair - At the beginning of recorded history, Tunisia was inhabited by Berber tribes.

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by Bofredrik
Wed Nov 07, 2007 12:48 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: TRV - COK Short Hop On The New Deccan
Replies: 7
Views: 14675

RE: TRV - COK Short Hop On The New Deccan

Handwritten safety info...

You get what you pay for!

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by Bofredrik
Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:22 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: CO EWR-MAD 752 J Class
Replies: 16
Views: 10380

RE: CO EWR-MAD 752 J Class

Nice photos from the cockpit with the view to the clouds.

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by Bofredrik
Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:20 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Saudi VIP MD-11 New Look And New Registration
Replies: 24
Views: 13790

RE: Saudi VIP MD-11 New Look And New Registration

It looks nice.
A non-democratic rule seems to pay off!  Sad

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by Bofredrik
Sun Nov 04, 2007 10:21 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: On My Way To Sydney And SQ380 Trip Report – Part 1
Replies: 19
Views: 15930

RE: On My Way To Sydney And SQ380 Trip Report – Part 1

Lunch platter...
Mmm...
I always like pictures of meals.
But it should be in C/J or F class ONLY.
I am a spoiled brat.  Smile

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by Bofredrik
Sun Nov 04, 2007 10:18 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: SEA-NRT In UA F, NRT-DTW In NW C (pics)
Replies: 24
Views: 13809

RE: SEA-NRT In UA F, NRT-DTW In NW C (pics)

730mph! That is fast... F class looks nice and the service should be <acronym title="Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (Chanute AFB) (TIP), USA - Illinois">TIP</acronym> TOP! The last time i flew F with a US airline did the steward ask me if i was 21... I wanted a scotch. I wa...

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by Bofredrik
Sun Nov 04, 2007 1:51 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Finnair MD-11 HEL-DEL-HEL (yes, With Pics/vids)
Replies: 33
Views: 33238

RE: Finnair MD-11 HEL-DEL-HEL (yes, With Pics/vids)

Tks for a nice report!
I love the MD11.

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by Bofredrik
Sat Nov 03, 2007 8:09 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Official: Pakistan Under "Emergency Rule"
Replies: 109
Views: 4196

RE: Official: Pakistan Under "Emergency Rule"

The opposition in Pakistan is nothing to hope for. B Bhutto seems to be one of them but she is not so democratic either but she often speaks about it... Pakistan have never been a democracy and will never be one either. It is the military or political families that rule. Political families? Just lik...

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by Bofredrik
Sat Nov 03, 2007 8:05 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Singapore Airlines... How We Far Have We Come?
Replies: 43
Views: 11364

RE: Singapore Airlines... How We Far Have We Come?

OK. I stop here. Where i can speak free, vote in general elections...

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by Bofredrik
Sat Nov 03, 2007 6:56 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Singapore Airlines... How We Far Have We Come?
Replies: 43
Views: 11364

RE: Singapore Airlines... How We Far Have We Come?

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