It’s been a while since I posted in this Brexit forum - I am fascinated by what’s going on from the other side of the Atlantic and wanted to share a few observations from an American perspective. I’ve had fun discussions with some of you in the past and they have been friendly polite discussions of...
Jump to postNice report, thanks for sharing. It must have been quite a unique experience to fly with the MD-83 on this route. Seems like the snack offering could have been a little more substantial, but everything other than that looks good.
Jump to postNot going to happen, much as you may wish it to be true. None of us have ever seen the depression a no-deal Brexit will bring on. You think 2009 was bad? Even a well handled non-customs union exit will be worse. Why would the Scots or (Northern) Irish not seek to leave the UK if it meant being able...
Jump to post1. Pressure the Labour Party to do a sudden emergency leadership challenge 2. Labour Remainers should visit Labour Brexiteer towns, first to persuade (then to give up Brexit), like this https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-usa-election-unions-insight/democrats-target-union-workers-who-regret-trump-vot...
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TWA (Double Red Stripe)
Well, it does mean I have one thing to look forward to. The break up of the Act of Union signalling the final death of the British Empire and the slide of England into being a small bit-part nation. Its somewhat ironic that it is the "rule britannia" bunch that is leading the way. Althoug...
Jump to postLooks strange without the #2 doors and an overwing exit. Yeah, meh. The A320 interior is so 1990s. * 1988, but the real 80s were dead by that point. I’ve seen reference to 1988 on several threads. Am I missing something? What is the significance of that year in terms of airlines or aviation? I feel...
Jump to postBack on topic: It's a good ad. Positive about Britain - its past and future.
Jump to postIt's not offensive but at the same time it's very middle-of-the-road - bordering on cheap. The most interesting thing about it, IMO, is how much better it looks on some aircraft types than others and how much better it looks from certain angles! Agreed. Designed for the E190 but, in my opinion, loo...
Jump to postIt's not offensive but at the same time it's very middle-of-the-road - bordering on cheap. The most interesting thing about it, IMO, is how much better it looks on some aircraft types than others and how much better it looks from certain angles! Agreed. Designed for the E190 but, in my opinion, loo...
Jump to postAre we sure that SQ will get a new livery though? The article OP posted is behind the paywall so I might be wrong, but skimming through some free ones up on Google, I wasn’t able to spot a single article actually mentioning “a new livery.” I’m all up for a new livery, just not seeing any signs of h...
Jump to postI may have got this wrong (it is tough following this!), but my understanding is that TM will allow another debate, with amendments in a couple off weeks. At that point, should TM not get what she wants, the rumoured 40 or so in the cabinet who do not like No Deal could come off the fence and state...
Jump to postGovernment has also decided to pass the Spelman amendment that a No Deal Brexit should not go ahead, leaving it in tricky position should Parliament not accept the WA. I disagree, because it isn't legally binding. Everyone already knows British MPs don't want No Deal, but they rejected the Amendmen...
Jump to postTrump Associate Roger Stone Arrested on Obstruction Charge in Mueller Investigation http://time.com/5512984/roger-stone-arrested-mueller/ The indictment brought by special counsel Robert Mueller does not accuse Stone of coordinating with the Russian government’s election interference in 2016. Dammi...
Jump to postNow, cue up the ginormous France vs Germany squabble over who gets to build wings for Airbus aircraft. Thankfully for Enders he'll be on garden leave by the time that volcano erupts. (PS: There's plenty of room to expand at BFM. Just sayin'...) They'll build the left wings in France and the right w...
Jump to postNice report! Thanks for sharing. I'm probably in a minority on this board, but I do like United's livery - especially on the 757 as pictured in your report.
Seemed like a fairly typical US Domestic flight. Nothing out of the ordinary, but equally nothing bad either. Thanks again.
CarbonFibre wrote:Saw it for the first time in the metal today. Even with sun it still looks more blue than green.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/allan-hus ... ed-public/
I don't understand why some users here appear to be revelling in the extremely unlikely prospect of the United Kingdom breaking up? It isn't going to happen any more than Catalonia is going to break away from Spain.
Jump to postWord has it the UK is expected to formally request the EU to postpone Brexit shortly after TM losing the vote on her proposed WA. The EU is currently looking at when the extraordinary leader's summit can be convened to discuss and approve of any such prolongation... A first technical extention unti...
Jump to postAh, I'm afraid I find that appalling. The font is bad and the shamrock is worse. It looks like it should be plastered above the entrance to a cheap Irish bar, or perhaps on a children's cereal box - "Lucky the Leprechaun's Morning Mix" or something to that effect.. The incoherent use of th...
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Not sure it will be to everyone's liking!!! That goes without saying. Almost any change, no matter how big or small, is usually met with some level of resistance at first. The 'green top' livery has been around in two variations since the late 70s so going to a majority white scheme is bound to be ...
Jump to postLATAM from MAD to FRA (in J, at less than US$200) I would highly recommend this flight. The hard product is easily one of the best business class products available on a scheduled flight within Europe (probably just pipped by the AY A350 and IB A340, both of which operate scheduled short-haul fligh...
Jump to postYou didn't specify a departure airport, but Air New Zealand flies from LAX to LHR on the way from AKL, and vice versa. Aircraft type is a 77W.
Jump to postteachpdx wrote:Entry into revenue service with DL is January 31.
I’m flying it twice that day.
1. The reduction in flights to/from the UK has already started. 2. Example: KLM continues to reduce its exposure to the UK, by reducing frequencies to ABZ, EDI, GLA, NCL, BHX, and cuts SOU altogether. 3. This shift permits KLM to open new routes to promising destinations: BOS, LAS, NAP, WRO and inc...
Jump to postHorton and Vahidi are both incredibly capable individuals. They steered American out of bankruptcy and it would have been viable as a standalone carrier. They also worked to transform the product, introducing an excellent new long-haul Business Class, a competitive First Class cabin about the 777-30...
Jump to postAnd the award for most odious response to today's events goes to 'Communities Against Gatwick Noise Emission', who, per the BBC, described the disruption as "an early Christmas present for those that suffer aircraft noise." Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/live/uk-england-sussex-46564814?n...
Jump to postMisleading thread title. Should read "75% of American CEOs" not "75% of Americans". I know, I was inspired by this thread title: https://www.airliners.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=1410825 :lol: Yes, I ignored that thread because it was patently ridiculous ;) I'm a Trump su...
Jump to postMisleading thread title. Should read "75% of American CEOs" not "75% of Americans".
Did the survey explore the reasons for the answers the CEOs gave? Are they just telling their foreign partners what they think they want to hear?
It's nice to read in this thread that the Continental hatred for the UK is still as strong as ever. Why did the British people vote to leave with such good friends as you?
Jump to postAstonishing that not taking this trip changed the course of your entire life. What a fascinating story, thanks very much for sharing it with us!
Jump to postDelta is pretty well-known for this unfortunately. It has happened to me a few times - in fact, every MD-80 flight I've ever booked with Delta has been swapped for another aircraft type, usually the MD-90. Last year I was booked to fly aboard an A319 from Boston to Atlanta - not particularly excitin...
Jump to postThanks for the report. Seattle to Toronto is indeed a long flight for the E-Jet, and I'm not sure the food is really up to scratch. Nearly 4hr30 in the air and only a plate of fruit to eat? Very stingy indeed. The proper business seat and TV are nice additions, but the food really lets the product d...
Jump to postHonestly what are they thinking sending a pink aircraft with that registration to a conservative country like India? They weren't. The whole registration thing is just a gimmick to appeal to the sort of backpacking millennials which the airline tends to attract. As if to say "Hey, look at us, ...
Jump to postThanks for a great report. I for one always enjoy reading reports about rail travel - there's an old-fashioned elegance about taking long trips by rail that just can't be replicated by other forms of transport. As for VIA, I think they offer an excellent product in Business, certainly much better th...
Jump to postAnd NAC - Nordic Aviation Capital just signed an agreement to lease 7 news E190 fresh from the factory to HOP!. One of this new E190 in HOP! colors can be seeing at Embraer´s plant in São José dos Campos in final stage of production. Great to see this new lease from the Air France - KLM group, the ...
Jump to postCould be a nice pickup for the USAF as Vice-Presidential or Cabinet transport. It's already configured for government use, and President Trump would be able to hype up a good deal. Of course, the modifications made to this 787 may not meet the standards set by the USAF and it may therefore require f...
Jump to postWill they only apply if Theresa May's deal is approved in the House of Commons? Or would they apply in the case of No Deal? The Air Service Agreements listed in earlier replies do not involve the European Union, are not dependent on whatever final agreement is negotiated between the UK/EU and there...
Jump to postThe transfer from T3 to T5 is not particularly difficult. Then by your own "logic," what then is the point in fretting about "disruption" of BA's operations by moving some of their own metal there or elsewhere, from T5. Can't have it both ways. You're comparing apples to oranges...
Jump to postFrom the linked article: https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/indigo-partners-and-wow-air-reach-preliminary-agreement-1027768928 "Skuli and WOW's management and employees have done a remarkable job in creating a well-regarded, successful ULCC brand," said Bill Franke, Managing P...
Jump to postCorrection, Air France used to be one of the great airline brands. I got the feeling the numerous strikes caused quite some damage to a once strong brand that now isn't that strong anymore. People are always cautious to book with Air France, you never know if they might strike. Call me sentimental,...
Jump to postThank goodness for that. Stupid idea, stupid name. Air France is one of the great airline brands, no need to cheapen it with "Joon".
Jump to postLooking at FR24 most of the WW flights that were scheduled to leave already from KEF show "unknown". Wonder if that is a sign they are down for good? https://www.flightradar24.com/data/airports/kef/departures Just had a flight take off for ORD. https://flightaware.com/live/flight/WOW153 T...
Jump to postNice report, thanks for sharing. The BA shorthaul service is what it is. I don't like it, and I'd choose other airlines over BA, but I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to avoid it if the price were right.. Ordinary passengers still associate the British Airways brand with a premium service offe...
Jump to postThe irish border and Gibraltar are indeed prime examples for how intra-EU solidary really matters where it counts, with no malice, but also without mercy towards a third country trying to subvert common european interests. Really? Because it seems like both issues are bilateral, not multilateral, a...
Jump to postvirgin launched little red for feed which failed. Now they want to buy Flybe? For what. Inverness to Norwich gives virgin no benefit. It gives Delta no benefit. Virgin is loss making. This has to be a joke. Presumably we will see some big changes if this plan comes to fruition. I'd expect some loss...
Jump to postPointless virtue-signalling, presumably to satisfy domestic green pressure groups. The reason they are seeking an "international effort" is so that they can satisfy said groups and simultaneously avoid placing themselves at a disadvantage by acting unilaterally to tax the aviation industry...
Jump to postCant we all get along and stop this terrible discourse and just believe what I do and everything will be fine like it was a few years ago in 2010 or 2014 or in 1998, or in 1982. I miss those days when everyone got along in every aspect of society. I agree with the sentiment, but unfortunately I don...
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