perhaps they could MOVE I-5 east a mile to add 4,000' to the runway, and change the ILS glide slope to not include skimming over the roofs of the parking garages.
Jump to postis it official then, YX will be moving a chunk of their operations to IND?
Anyone care to challenge that MKE is the midwest's best airport...comparing cleanliness, location, friendliness, and expediency of airport operations.
Jump to postI would fly 767-300/757-300 from MKE to
LGW
HNL
IAD
SEA
MIA
DFW
EWR
LAX
SFO
CDG
in an all 2-2-2 (767) or 2-3 (757) config
tie between the dornier 328 and the dehaviland dash-8 operated by Horizon
Jump to postOnce in a while they use it to replace the 733 for the brief MKE-ORD run---continues on to BDL
Jump to postTwo very empty flights for me both involving 747s. One was an America West back in about '91 on their short-lived but beautiful 742 for a continuation of HNL-PHX-LAS. The PHX-LAS trip had about 30 people on board and it was nice...they let everyone sit in 1st class! The second also involved a 747, b...
Jump to postwhat that diagram is lacking is the ACTUAL spatial dimensions with the A340/330's bins down...plus, is this a 1970's vintage Eastern L1011 with no middle bin, or is this a modern aircraft with sufficient overhead stowage. Also, the lack of spatial accuracy doesn't depict the angle of the sidewalls, ...
Jump to postI could only hope for such a blessing of transatlantic service direct from Milwaukee without having to drive to O'no (O'Hare). As it is for my trips to CDG/LGW, I fly YX to EWR and take the Air France 767--lovely flights. I'm not sure if even a 762 would get full from MKE, but they could sure try! I...
Jump to postWell, the tone of your message clearly sends the message that you're only 15. You're actually misquoting me about saying Midwest Express is the best run airline in the country, someone else in this forum had quoted that, so perhaps less attitude and more respect. With attitude like that, next time y...
Jump to postnot sure, but the DEN-ORD flight is a continuation from the SYD-LAX-DEN-ORD, so you're getting on an aircraft that hasn't been fully turned around, try the 777 on the DEN-ORD run.
Jump to postdon't forget about YX using 328jets to replaces some DC9-10s on their MKE-PHL, MKE-YYX routes, and soon to do away with their Beech 1900s
Jump to postThose black beasts would look nice collecting dust next to the L1011s at Marana, AZ. Lets get the 767-400 out
Jump to postEI's service was outstanding, the aircraft was clean, well-maintained and quiet, but given the shape and interior dimensions of the aircraft, it's cramped inspite of the 2 x 4 x 2 seating. the sidewalls are curved and raked sharper so for a taller fellow like myself, it's bad news, while a -10 retai...
Jump to postI would personally prefer a 777-100/200 order over the airbus from a pax comfort standpoint. As someone who mostly flies Y class, I can attest to the dimensions of the 777, which is similar to the DC-10, a few " wider is much more comfortable than the A330. I usually fly the DTW-AMS route once a wee...
Jump to postI can remember in April of '89 shortly after the Aloha mishap with the tired 737 convertible (bad joke, sorry), aboard the 737-200 Aloha had. Knowing the circumstances surrounding the other airframe, we were on the OGG-HNL leg, and the overhead bins were loose and swaying 20 degrees left/right and b...
Jump to postActually, in keeping with their tradition, they would operate 2 x 2 x 2 configuration in a 767. I would love to see direct service to LHR/CDG from MKE!
Jump to postNWA retired their last 747-100 already (N608US), leaving 747-200/400 (same as UAL/JAL), 757 (just like your beloved continental), 727 (UAL, DL), DC9 (YX, USAirways), A319 (UAL again), A320 (UAL again!), and the hardy DC-10 (KLM, JAL, UAL, CO). Granted, I am duly impressed with the restructuring of C...
Jump to postI have to pity you to be trapped in a 757 for the ride to ORD, or worse a 727 to ORD, the ride in the BAE146 is nice and quick to MKE from ORD, if not a bit cramped since UAL was slow to change from 3-3 in the 146s to 2-3. Or, jam yourself into a 737/757 from EWR to CLE, then ride an MD-80 or (corre...
Jump to postIt's not exactly scheduled, but when a C check is run on their DC-10s, NW schedules 747-400s to run the MKE-MSP flight. Otherwise MKE receives DC10s daily. There is a charter 747 weekly from Dane County in Madison. I've seen a 777 at Eppley field in Omaha.
Jump to postSun Country does run a schedules DC-10 service from MKE-MSP, MKE-MCO, MKE-LAS
Northwest also runs scheduled DC-10 service from
MKE-DTW, MKE-MSP daily...if the DC-10 is out of service, they bring the 744 into MKE--its a continuation from NRT-MSP-MKE-DTW-PEK
Living in MKE, I've got a choice of USAirways, TWA, NWA, Midwest Express, ATA, Sun Country, Delta, United, Continental, Skyway, Air Canada, and American--a decent selection. I honestly believe that I'm the only person in this forum who actually likes NWA and the service they provide. Yes, their flee...
Jump to postThere is a part of me that feels comfort having a modern, more sophisticated pressurized tube of metal cart me around that has all the latest 'technology' rather than an older machine. However, technology cannot account for decades of strong, reliable, SAFE service. YX is probably the only carrier t...
Jump to postHP737, on either the third or fifth level (for short-term parking) the south side facing Howell Avenue and E concourse you get a rather grand view of departures and arrivals--especially if the wind is blowing from SW or the lake.
Jump to postAlthough I consider MKE my home base, I don't fly ME too often simply due to availability and my destinations, although obviously I would try to fly them as often as possible. Most recently I took a weekend trip to Ft. Myers on an MD-87 (forgot the reg.), and was satisfied with the trip thoroughly. ...
Jump to postI would expect the 717 to replace their DC9s, but the question is when...their D9-10s are starting to get up there in age, and the surrounding communities are starting to become annoyed at the noise effect at MKE.
Jump to postDont forget about Midwest Express with all 2-2 seating in their DC9 and MD80 with convenient nonstop service from Milwaukee. MKE is probably the cleanest, most efficient, pax-friendly airport in the Midwest. Not to mention its size is appealing. There are three separate concourses, moving walkways, ...
Jump to postFirst let me dish out some Kudos for MKE, probably the airport with the most potential in the entire United States...clean, well-managed terminals, fast baggage service, affordable concierge and shopping. etc. Perhaps this was why in 1990 NWA began "mini-hub" service out of Milwaukee (MKE). As a fre...
Jump to postanyone care to remember Eastern 401, the engine fires, problems with the RB-211, the fact that smoky starts are COMMON for pushback, the complexity of maintenance?
Jump to postProbably a NW DC-10 which most people would crucify me for, but I like the elegance of the plane, highlighted by NW's color scheme and the interior feels most like home.
The worst airline is one probably few have heard of--Markair based in Alaska, at one time in '94 they were running operations from Midway to Reno, Denver, BWI, and a few other continental destinations...due to a delay they F/A announced (laughing) sorry there went our last connection to MDW, best of...
Jump to postOther than the tail differences, note the shape diffs between the JT8Ds and the BMWs. They're similar in shape to the MD-90s IAE engines--shorter and somewhat fatter in contrast to the longer slimmer nacelles of the JT8Ds
Jump to postDoes anyone know if Midwest Express has expressed any interest in any fleet modernizations, perhaps picking 717s to replace their aging D91 and D93s?
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