Thanks LN-KGL, again nice to read your stats and explanation. Also, JFK flights are rarely on time, taxi to hold, turn off your engines and wait!!
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/Part147" class="quote" target="_blank">Part147</a> (<a href="#21" class="quote">Reply 21</a>):<br/><i>Instead of bashing the Airbus design philo...
Jump to postI flew <acronym title="Kuala Lumpur - International (Sepang) (KUL / WMKK), Malaysia">KUL</acronym>-<acronym title="Beijing - Capital (PEK / ZBAA), China">PEK</acronym> the day after MH370 went missing, but on MH360 (Sunday 9th). Load was about 95% full down the back. Flight, crew and service fantast...
Jump to postThis company has purchased A380 from airlines before. They know the market. They have bought 20 new ones to lease out to other airlines to grow this side of the business. If you are successful at something you grow it. Speculation is part of business, I would love to know of any successful business ...
Jump to postGood selection of favorites. Have flown 727's - <acronym title="American Airlines (USA)">AA</acronym>, <acronym title="Delta Air Lines (USA)">DL</acronym>, <acronym title="United Airlines (USA)">UA</acronym>, <acronym title="Lufthansa (Germany)">LH</acronym>, <acronym title="Air France">AF</acronym>...
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Jump to postHow long have the French Pilots Union been in discussion with EZY Management before this decision to strike was taken?
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Jump to postNow get shut of the Don't Visit Britain APD Charge, then you may get somewhere.
Jump to postFlew on a Viscount from <acronym title="Manchester - International (Ringway) (MAN / EGCC), United Kingdom AND Nampa - Municipal (Ritchey Field) (MAN), USA - Idaho">MAN</acronym>-<acronym title="Edinburgh - Turnhouse (EDI / EGPH), United Kingdom">EDI</acronym>-<acronym title="Manchester - Internation...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/TheRedBaron" class="quote" target="_blank">TheRedBaron</a> (<a href="#6" class="quote">Reply 6</a>):<br/><i>Also by the time they get their bird...
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Jump to postAlso these SQ birds are the regional units and have the de-rated engines (control wise)which are quite expensive, for which RR charge a lot to change a chip.
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/cmf" class="quote" target="_blank">cmf</a> (<a href="#145" class="quote">Reply 145</a>):<br/><i>Begs the question why it is abusing </i></...
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Jump to postHave flown on the Trip 7 about 110 times: -200 - <acronym title="Cathay Pacific (China-Hong Kong)">CX</acronym>, <acronym title="United Airlines (USA)">UA</acronym>, <acronym title="Thai International (Thailand)">TG</acronym> (<acronym title="Tower Air (USA)">FF</acronym> on 777 Feb 97) -200ER - <ac...
Jump to postI do not recall seeing a 380 gate in T1?
Jump to postHow disappointing to lose the 380 out of Sing. The 77W of AF/KL are so bad, but KL has good crews.
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/OM617" class="quote" target="_blank">OM617</a> (<a href="#15" class="quote">Reply 15</a>):<br/><i>The Hello Kitty planes are A330-300s, which th...
Jump to postFlew with my boss last year <acronym title="CURRENT: Hong Kong - International (Chek Lap Kok) (HKG / VHHH), China - Hong Kong AND OLD: Hong Kong - Kai Tak International (HKG / VHHH) (closed), China - Hong Kong">HKG</acronym>-<acronym title="Taoyuan (Taipei) - Taiwan International (Chiang Kai Shek) (...
Jump to postIt is early days yet, but it is good to see the manufacturers headed in the right direction. I think the lessons learned by both A and B, should see a smooth NEO and MAX entry. Makes me laugh when the A V B crowd get going, Airbus following Boeing with innovation was a classic there awacsooner. Chec...
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Jump to postI will have you know that there were 200 names short listed, and after 1 1/2 months they chose Vanilla. You really couldn't make this up. Decision makers must have been the 3rd Grade at the local school to Narita. Top ten finalists 1. Vanilla 2. Mint Chocolate Chip 3. Snow Cone. 4. Soft Scoop. Joint...
Jump to postNot got my flight log with me, but did fly on one from either <acronym title="Paris - Charles de Gaulle (Roissy) (CDG / LFPG), France">CDG</acronym> or Orly to <acronym title="Bordeaux - Merignac (BOD / LFBD), France">BOD</acronym>, probably late 80's. It was certainly bigger than the 737's at that ...
Jump to postI think this just leaves AF/KL to decide on NEO, MAX or both?
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/scbriml" class="quote" target="_blank">scbriml</a> (<a href="#245" class="quote">Reply 245</a>):<br/><i>Have they ever selected <acronym title="...
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Jump to postThe modern 77W is not too quiet, it is still too noisy and cramped. This month did AF380 and KL77W on trip to Europe. <acronym title="KLM Royal Dutch Airlines">KL</acronym> crew was better, but their 77W in economy sucks. <acronym title="Air France">AF</acronym> crews were poor, but they have a nice...
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Jump to postAh good old Richard sharing his love for the 380. "Here’s the rub: A380 residual values are likely to be hugely disappointing to these investors." Use of likely = I have no clue really, but like the sound of my own typing. "While Emirates remains the one enthusiastic user (accounting for a remarkabl...
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Jump to postSeems pretty factual to me. Well done to the 330, my staple diet at the moment. Now in 5 years time Boeing can do a new version and it will show them in a good light. Such is life and marketing, let's get over it people.
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