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paullam wrote:Didn't Northwest do one (or a couple) arctic flights?
cedarjet wrote:Any other cases of sightseeing using a jet?
paullam wrote:Didn't Northwest do one (or a couple) arctic flights?
eisenbach wrote:It happens quiet often here in Europe ... e.g. nice weather over the Alps ... many pilots decide to take a lower flight level and a deviation from the flight plan. this happened already 5 times to me at OS and LX (including explanations out of the cockpit about the mountains and summits).
BUFJACK10 wrote:Many times on approach to BUF pilots would request permission to circle Niagara Falls at a low altitude so passengers can get a birdseye view. It was always a nice treat people enjoyed. These weren't scheduled sightseeing, but appreciated and enjoyed, especially by visitors.
N14AZ wrote:cedarjet wrote:Any other cases of sightseeing using a jet?
Yes:
cedarjet wrote:Any other cases of sightseeing using a jet? Not a prop liner (well those are welcome for context) but curious about other uses of jetliners for sightseeing. Thanks!