Re: Air Canada News and Discussion - 2023

I’ll agree with the fact that Air Canada is trying to stuff 10 pounds of flights into a 9 pound bag and the ATC and various other staffing issues causing a mess, but the minimal maintenance part is nonsense. Air Canada has an enviable safety record and I can’t imagine for a second they’re cutting m...

Re: Air Canada News and Discussion - 2023

More than half of AC flights were delayed or cancelled this past holiday weekend. https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/air-canada-day-weekend-delays-cancellations-1.6896988 I was among those passengers affected. My redeye LAX-YYZ flight to was delayed by over an hour so I missed my connection to YQB. I...

Re: Alaska starting Guatemala

It'll be interesting to see how they do in a very VFR-heavy market. Their Central America destinations up to this point (BZE, LIR, SJO) have been more leisure-heavy. I guess if they can hang in LAX-GDL, they may be able to make LAX-GUA work too... GUA has been attracting more and more leisure touri...

Re: Air Canada News and Discussion - 2023

More than half of AC flights were delayed or cancelled this past holiday weekend. https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/air-canada-day-weekend-delays-cancellations-1.6896988 I was among those passengers affected. My redeye LAX-YYZ flight to was delayed by over an hour so I missed my connection to YQB. I ...

Re: Which airlines/routes operate from Gatwick because they can't get slots at Heathrow?

I'd imagine a good chunk of that traffic is using road transport with parking or taxi fare expensed. Have you ever tried getting from the City of London or Canary Wharf to Heathrow by road? The Elizabeth line is way quicker, easier and more convenient I'm aware that it is quicker and, usually, more...

Re: Men - what kind of underwear do you wear?

I’m not sure. Just one day was in the underwear aisle and was like sure, let’s try this out again. Hanes or fruits. The classics are where they are at! I’m glad you went with your gut feeling, tried briefs again, and never went back! You really can’t go wrong with classics. I’m personally not a fan...

Re: Men - what kind of underwear do you wear?

Same as you actually! Was wearing boxer briefs, but got back into the TW game. Enjoy the classics for sure! In my 30s as well from the USA! Nice, I love hearing about younger guys (under 40) who’ve gotten back into the TW game! May I ask what prompted you to switch back, and what are your brands of...

Re: Men - what kind of underwear do you wear?

This question is for the gentlemen on this forum. What kind of underwear do you wear on a daily basis? I myself am a 100% briefs man - I wear the classic “tighty whities” about 75% of the time and I wear colored briefs and bikini briefs the rest of the time. I have been almost exclusively wearing b...

Re: Men - what kind of underwear do you wear?

Same as you actually! Was wearing boxer briefs, but got back into the TW game. Enjoy the classics for sure! In my 30s as well from the USA! Nice, I love hearing about younger guys (under 40) who’ve gotten back into the TW game! May I ask what prompted you to switch back, and what are your brands of...

Men - what kind of underwear do you wear?

This question is for the gentlemen on this forum. What kind of underwear do you wear on a daily basis? I myself am a 100% briefs man - I wear the classic “tighty whities” about 75% of the time and I wear colored briefs and bikini briefs the rest of the time. I have been almost exclusively wearing br...

Re: How is DL's new LGA-BDL 3X Daily doing?

This flight should not exist. We need real high speed rail here in the USA!

Re: Caribbean Aviation Thread - 2022

LGW-AUA is an interesting addition. Just how big is the UK-origin tourist market to Aruba? I imagine the largest markets besides North Americans are Dutch and Colombians.

Re: US Airline Booking Trends during COVID-19

Per Travelport booking data, the top global destinations for US travelers between Memorial Day and Labor Day holidays are: 1. Cancun, Mexico 2. London, England 3. Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 4. Montego Bay, Jamaica 5. Rome, Italy Top domestic destintions 1. New York 2. Orlando 3. Seattle 4. Las ...

Re: What will happen to shorter routes when airlines replace 50 seaters?

This. Is. Why. We. Need. High. Speed. Rail.

Re: French airline Air Austral is up for sale

Paris-RUN is an 11-hour direct flight; geographically, seen from La Reunion, Paris or Marseille is basically the same. If there is not enough traffic to have 4 airlines, then Marseille is not that critical. You can get from Marseille to Paris in 90 minutes by plane or 3H30-4H by train (for 30-50 Eu...

Re: Swoop Airlines News and Discussion Thread 2023

YEG-BUR is gone, a non-starter. I got an email notification yesterday morning that my flights were cancelled; I was due to be on the inaugural flight out of BUR. Flights to and from BUR were no longer bookable on the Swoop website and as of today is no longer an option.

Re: The WestJet Thread - 2022

Swoop appears to have cancelled many of its summer flights, including new routes. My roundtrip BUR-YEG booking for June was completely cancelled early this morning and the route appears to not be for sale online.

Re: Spirit Launches AUS/IAH-MTY

This flight should be filled with Mexicans on shopping weekends in Texas. Does Spirit have a strong POS south of the border?

Re: Caribbean Aviation Thread - 2022

The MAD-BGI flights were announced at the World Travel Market in London last year. I believe it is only 2 rotations for this Summer. Nothing much to shout about but some good news nonetheless. Flights from Lisbon to the Caribbean would be interesting. On another note, KLM is scheduled to restart th...

Re: Caribbean Aviation Thread - 2022

The MAD-BGI flights were announced at the World Travel Market in London last year. I believe it is only 2 rotations for this Summer. Nothing much to shout about but some good news nonetheless. Flights from Lisbon to the Caribbean would be interesting. On another note, KLM is scheduled to restart th...

Re: Least known airlines you've flown on

Air Flamenco (Puerto Rico)
Binter Canarias
Volotea (not as big in EU as Ryanair/Easyjet, unknown in USA)

Re: John Gruden 'resigns' as NFL Raiders head coach over old offensive e-mails

John Gruden's views simply reflect those of the Raiders fanbase. If you know, you know.

Re: Caribbean Aviation Thread - 2021

Caimen airways , another caribbean airlines operating 5 of the boeing 737max8. Who knows how the have been financially for the last years??? Caimen islands has a population of about 80000 inhabitants. I am curious about how the airline is going..... Anybody with operational news about them? They've...

Re: AF launching PTP-YUL/JFK

One might ask how many Euro French travel to Guadalupe, and how many Americans? This will just route some people after their visit to NYC. Any Americans are just gravy. I'm an American and I'm planning to travel to Guadeloupe in January on AA via MIA! Over a million French tourists visit Guadeloupe...

Re: US Airline Booking Trends during COVID-19

I agree with you on the Rental Cars. Until those rates come down more people are going to opt to drive to destinations less than 8 hours Or people can use transit. It is virtually impossible to use public transit for most outdoor leisure activities in the US or Canada. If you are visiting a Nationa...

Re: US Airline Booking Trends during COVID-19

I have noticed fares are beginning to creep up again, but I also think the airlines are beginning to realize that external constraints (rental cars, hotels, etc.) are really digging in to the potential customer base with all this capacity and so they are keeping fares relatively low. Doubt they are...

Re: Why won’t the USA open up to Europe?

No green light from Blinken yet: "President Joe Biden’s administration is working on the lifting of COVID-19 travel restrictions imposed on EU citizens but it is premature to put a date on any such move, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday." https://skift.com/2021/06/25/...

Re: Why won’t the USA open up to Europe?

Aaron747 wrote:

Because the Delta variant is rapidly spreading and vaccination rates are not high enough to stave off its effects. Duh. Ask HCWs what they think of what's coming in a few weeks.

Why won’t the USA open up to Europe?

Many European countries have reopened to American travelers; why don’t we reciprocate?

Re: Why is LAX so dominant in the LA Region?

I live in Southern California, closer to ONT than LAX. My family and I fly out of ONT whenever possible, but the reality is that airfares are almost always significantly higher and destination choices limited. LAX is easily reachable by public transit with the FlyAway bus which helps avoid the high...

Re: Why is LAX so dominant in the LA Region?

Arcadia & El Monte are pretty hard to stuff into ONT catchment. Even Diamond Bar is a stretch once the fares difference and convenience deformities vs LAX are factored in. . Diamond Bar is only a 20-minute drive to ONT. Anywhere in LA County east of the 605 is arguably more conveniently located...

Re: Why is LAX so dominant in the LA Region?

I live in Southern California, closer to ONT than LAX. My family and I fly out of ONT whenever possible, but the reality is that airfares are almost always significantly higher and destination choices limited. LAX is easily reachable by public transit with the FlyAway bus which helps avoid the high ...

Re: Iberia launches seasonal service to Male (Maldives)

LH748 wrote:

How can Spain to the Maldives be a market? Must be one of the least expected routes this year

Re: Will you still wear masks even after the pandemic has subsided?

I low key would tbh.

When I went to London Christmas 2015 I caught the flu halfway during my trip and it made the rest of my time there quite miserable. Based on timing I am certain I caught the virus on the flight from Madrid.

Re: Hawaiian Flight 86 (HNL-MCO) Inaugural Flight enroute

Not to nitpick, but Hawaii is still part of the US. The correct term to use would be "Hawaii residents."

Re: Ontario Int'l Airport (ONT) Thread 2021