Maybe this is just a big scheme to keep (ticket) prices high. Supply & demand.
Jump to postflyoregon wrote:Question for anyone with PDX ops info:
Why do cargo 747s use taxiway Bravo (north of 28L) instead of Charlie when taxiing to 28L?
I know STS is DESPERATE for a route further east. They would love UA to start DEN/ORD or DL SLC/MSP. I'm not sure Avelo would do any of those but I'm sure STS will be thrilled if they can get something Rockies or east.
Jump to postWho (why) give a "word not allowed" why the airplane went around. Someone in the cockpit (or ATC) felt it was necessary and that's how they are trained and taught. The actual question is, why did they do such a poor job at it.
Jump to postI think OMA could support service daily to BOS and SAN (XP maybe). I think once or twice weekly with Y4 (or likes thereof) to GDL and weekly summer service by FI.
Jump to postI find it interesting how "clean" of a break it is. It's like nothing was even holding the piece in place. Maybe they simply forget to screw it in.
Jump to postdavidjohnson6 wrote:Dreamflight767 wrote:Who operates the route? Which airplane? Thanks!
In the first reply to the opening post, you will find:davidjohnson6 wrote:The route is with Azores Airlines
Since we are banning jump seaters, might as well ban FOs too.
Jump to postYou know, I can't say for sure what's up. I do know they are leasing some airplanes so maybe these airplanes with the white are for simplicity purpose. Also, they seem to be trying a subsidiary LCC branch. If you look around for some of their A320, it's called "Uzbek Express". So maybe thi...
Jump to postFrom a controller’s perspective. Yesterday, LAX tower. SCT007. All those clouds were on the west end of the airport, technically VFR. Two GA pilots, a caravan and a cirrus. Caravan demanded to depart VFR, with an immediate turnout. We told them unable, you are not getting Bravo clearance but we’d b...
Jump to postNot to sidetrack this topic but this is a similar situation as ATC. This is one reason larger facilities are so short staffed.
Jump to postairlinepeanuts wrote:Hope AS responds!
What are (were) the winds? Good stiff wind down the RY will give you a good climb out.
Jump to postScottB wrote:They're not entirely wrong tbh. It's pretty ridiculous that JSX is operating ~300 daily departures with 30-seat aircraft and no security screening.
I have to wonder if the premise for operating an airline now-a-days is not longer to earn a profit but rather minimize losses.
Jump to postwhisperjet727 wrote:Blah blah blah. These same passengers will be back next year. Paying the same ridiculous prices. SOP.
Well, looks like PDX-HND is likely a go. Delta will be unable to move its HND slots to other US cities. Use it or lose it situation. https://www.airliners.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1483761&start=450 Wonder if DL will add back its PDX-LAS flight to help feed this flight now. On top of th...
Jump to postNo amount of money will help the FAA - besides they have a spending issue anyway. The problems are: -The culture and practices of the agency. -Lazy and entitled new Controllers - - which are essentially the same "social" issues facing any company/organizations. -Management disconnected fro...
Jump to postThe ATC issues that occurred this past weekend were NOT staffing related. Just like at his company, ATC equipment breaks and the issue were resolved as soon as possible. Fact of the matter is, no matter how well staffed an ATC facility or airport is, there is only so much space for airplanes to occu...
Jump to postI wonder if UA would try something to the Caribbean from SFO. Anyway, lots of (west coast) Canadians go everywhere in the Caribbean. Maybe AS feels the same maybe true for those in the PNW. And, maybe, Alaskans and PNWers are getting a little HI/Mexico fatigue...especially with all the dangerous PR ...
Jump to postvhtje nailed it. Well I agree people in the US travel with a lot of junk. However I think the airlines have made the situation way, way worse - it's their own fault. A) Loosing bags in the first place. A lost/delayed bag will ruin your vacation especially if you're not staying in one location. B) F...
Jump to postIt seems Southwest has not learned its lesson. We need the government to take action and investigate the mismanagement at Southwest! I PROMISE you, you don't want the government to take action. Our government is clueless how to make anything better. The airlines need to remain unregulated and let c...
Jump to postPM wrote:Aesma wrote:Some speedtape for that tail and it will be good to go.
You think this is something to make a joke about?
The FAA absolutely has a nation wide staffing issue BUT, I wonder if the airlines asked them to this to avoid poor PR and stock price hits.
Jump to postAre there any ATC tapes out there for this flight? When an airplane enters a higher then normal rate of descent like that, it should trigger a low altitude alert for ATC to issue.
Jump to postLots of interesting perspectives here. -First of all, pilots can (and do) decline ATC instructions. There is word for it. It's published in the 7110.65. "UNABLE− Indicates inability to comply with a specific instruction, request, or clearance". -The SWA pilots are not in violation of any r...
Jump to postCould the controller be criminally charged for his actions? Yes and no. If they were found to have been under the influence or found to have done this maliciously, then yes. However, it is very unlikely this person underwent any type of drug testing and the FAA (unless admitting to it) would have t...
Jump to postHow about we start reporting on up-to-date current events about this crash and stop counting "hull losses".
Jump to postI was on this flight, and I happen to be a physician that was sitting behind the passenger we diverted for. The need to divert was indicated as the passenger was in a hypertensive crisis on the plane. The decision to divert to Fargo vs. an airport that could accommodate the turn around for this pla...
Jump to postAS is responding to WN adding 1x daily PDX-BUR on 2/19/23. Starting 2/16/23, AS is increasing PDX-BUR from 1x to 4x daily (all mainline 737s). Flights are not bookable yet (probably will be later tonight) , but are visible within their timetable (via https://www.flightview.com/). PDX-BUR: 7:40 AM -...
Jump to postIt doesn’t look like it’s taken off yet for SFO. How much time does this crew typically have on a normal flight? Will they be delaying it till the morning? I know FAR has customs but how would they process everyone on board, just in small groups? I think the FAR-SFO was cancelled. If you check flig...
Jump to postTwo thumbs for the NATCA headhancos (and politicians) who want to adopt this kind of NAV Canada system for the US!
Jump to post32andBelow wrote:They decided to fire all their trainees during Covid and are now really behind in bringing on new staff
Another staff related issue, they had to close down the tower at ytz for around 30 minutes a few times for rest breaks. Middle of the day / afternoon. That's happening all the time here stateside - at contract towers. LOTS of "reduced" hours. I know in my state of at least two towers that...
Jump to postHi:
Just wondering what's up with NAVCAN. Lately I've seen a lot of flow to YVR and YYZ due to "Staffing". Are you folks short staffed or COVID sick hits?
Looks like it's done the trip a few times. What's it about? Has it been permanently retrofitted to make these trips ongoing?
Jump to postThanks everyone for the insight. The stop in San Juan sounds really interesting.
Jump to postHi:
Just saw a nice picture of a JAL 747-346 in MEX. Looked on google and I see they also served Brazil. Can anyone share some info. on the flights.
Thanks!
Order 7110.65 requires ATC to ask for fuel remaining in time. That's helpful because if communications with the aircraft are lost, it can provide SAR with idea how much further the aircraft may have travelled after the last known location. Some facilities may have in their SOP or letter of agreement...
Jump to postHmmm...Which airplane though? Couple of 767s? A330?
Jump to postProbably just wants to retire. He's not getting any younger and keeps being thrown into the limelight everytime someone writes an article about an airplane going tech. He doesn't keep being "thrown" in the limelight. He seeks it out wherever and whenever he can. This. Absolutely this. Tha...
Jump to postFYI: Charter MD-88 USA832 is en route KLRD-KHIO ETA 22:04 Local. Pictures please!
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/JUS832
pnwpdx wrote:Any one know why flights are taking a hard left out of today at PDX over downtown?
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/NKS2806
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/ASA350
I wonder if the "source" is actually someone from Boeing or within the Chinese government.
Jump to postPDX-ANC at 1x daily is so pathetic. The last time they did this was April 2020. AS must be working on some serious revenue optimization nowadays if they've gone down to single daily on many PDX routes. But this might go too far and might invite more competition into the PDX market. DL ran PDX-ANC f...
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