Re: OAK Renaming Proposal: San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport

Maybe they will be able to do what BWI did when they changed their name from Friendship International airport. They might try and draw more domestic flights, so that they can compete with SFO. BWI draws a lot more domestic flights than IAD does

Re: Proposal: San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport

I remember when Friendship airport changed to BWI a number of people from the Washington area started flying out of Baltimore. Did Manchester add Boston to their name before or after Southwest started flying there?

Re: 4 airlines on TPE SEA

Something I have never understood with airlines. There is a city like Las Vegas, that also has a fairly large Asian population on the west "coast". There is only one Asian carrier there (KAL) operating to Seoul. Why do airlines choose to serve LAX, SFO and SEA with redundant amounts of fl...

Re: Transatlantic Showdown Part 1: Air France, American Airlines, and British Airways (La Premiere, First, Business Clas

Very good trip report. I find it interesting to read international trips out of non-hubs.

Re: AA Aircraft Order Coming - Return of the A350?

I remember before the merger Us airways expressed early interest in the A350. US was the launch customer for the A350. But then few other airlines wanted it, and Airbus completely changed the A350 specification such that it was way too much plane for US. I don't think US's interest decades ago matt...

Re: AA Aircraft Order Coming - Return of the A350?

I remember before the merger Us airways expressed early interest in the A350.

Re: Lynx Fleet and Network - 2024 (Lynx to cease operations as of February 26)

I live in Orlando. Once I found out that all you get on flights from Orlando, and other cities, is a cup of water I knew they were not for me.

Re: AS FA's Authorize strike

This has come up a few times. What do FA do between reaching cruise altitude and descent, apart from some drinks?. Be an on call medic, airplane security, inter passenger relations, companies eyes and ears in the cabin, ensure the aircraft is tidy, seatbelt police…and Way down the list…..Serve drin...

Re: AS FA's Authorize CHAOS strike

They may have authorized a strike but the FAs and the company still have a long way to go before an actual strike. While a milestone the vote is essentially a non event. They are currently in mediation an an amicable solution will more than likely be reach before an actual strike. Company's respons...

Re: AS FA's Authorize CHAOS strike

https://www.afacwa.org/alaska_vote_authorize_strike AS Flight Attendants unions voted 99% to authorize a CHAOS strike. Interesting line: "There’s no excuse: Alaska management has the money to buy another airline, they certainly have the money to invest in Flight Attendants." WOW! They may...

Re: Icahn Takes 9.9% Stake in JetBlue

Good bye Jet Blue.

Re: Day trip BWI-MCO-DCA on F9 and B6 (long)

Good job

Re: Airports substantially owned by hub airline

DFW and CLT come to mind.

Re: Brawl on Ryanair flight

readytotaxi wrote:

Could it be that the ticket price then determines the quality of passenger onboard?

Re: The Normal Family Thanksgiving ATL-IAD-ATL on Delta (Pics, Vids)

I enjoyed reading your report. I hope you had a happy Thanksgiving.

Re: Norse Atlantic Airways News and Discussion - 2023

Legacies are making passengers pay for all the extras on international travel. Especially British airways. Not sure that is true at all other than shorthaul food in economy. And yes they do offer an economy "light" ticket with no checked baggage but that is not the standard economy fare c...

Re: UA 767-300 Polaris Chicago-Chicago-London (Eventually)

twindocstravel wrote:

jeffrey1970 wrote:

Good job on the trip report.

Thank you!!

Re: UA 767-300 Polaris Chicago-Chicago-London (Eventually)

Good job on the trip report.

Re: Orlando Aviation - 2023

MCO is becoming a less than desirable airport, it isn't the same as it was 15 years ago. As Central Florida continues to take in a record number of new residents from the Northeast and Latin America, more seats and routes are going to be added and as that happens more people will continue to fly th...

Re: SQ sued over "slobbering, farting" dog

CairnterriAIR wrote:

I’d rather sit next to a slobbering, farting dog, than a slobbering, farting passenger any day of the week.

Re: My First Time in F: DL MKE-DTW

You are a good grandchild for having visited your Grandmother. I am sure you have excellent bedside manners.

Re: Norse Atlantic Airways News and Discussion - 2023

It's hard to believe they can make money with load factors still moving from as low as 50% in winter months to max of 86% They are focused on ancilaries -which I find it right strategy-, but in the current scenario of high costs for enverything in the industry, how are they going to convince pax fo...

Re: Norse Atlantic Airways News and Discussion - 2023

Who wants to land in Fort Lauderdale, a complete dump of an airport far from South Beach, rather than Miami?!? Maybe price-conscious passengers, if Fort Lauderdale is cheaper to fly into than Miami. Not everything is about comfort, money is an important factor as well. If Miami is more expensive to...

Re: AA Flight Attendant Died Suddenly Mid Flight This Morning

That is awful to hear.

Re: United States Essential Air Service (EAS) News and Discussion - 2023

The simple solution is to end the EAS program for the vast majority of these cities. Get in your car and drive. Not every airport needs to be served. If there is viable air service within two hours then drive to the airport. I’d be fine cutting the one hour and less away ones tomorrow. 2 hours is a...

Re: DEL-BLR(T2): Vistara A320-200neo

Good job.

Re: TATL flights to GLA and EDI

Us Airways at one time flew to GLA.

Re: Economy class services

I mainly fly American, but I am more than willing to fly on Delta, United, or JetBlue. But would you consider flying Spirit, Frontier or Allegiant? Because a lot of people do. They find American, Delta, United and JetBlue to be too expensive and look for cheaper alternatives. Those full-service air...

Re: Economy class services

Have to agree with the others: the airlines already offer lots of little upgrades to economy. You just have to pay for them. Premium Economy is one example of how they're really trying to cut down to the most essential stuff (legroom, seat width, more cushioning, and somewhat better food) that peop...

Re: Economy class services

I mainly fly American, but I am more than willing to fly on Delta, United, or JetBlue. But would you consider flying Spirit, Frontier or Allegiant? Because a lot of people do. They find American, Delta, United and JetBlue to be too expensive and look for cheaper alternatives. Those full-service air...

Re: Economy class services

It depresses me to think that more and more people don't care about the nice things you used to get in Economy. I always enjoyed the inflight magazine. True, but those nice things rack up the price. That's considered more important these days. Many airlines still have an inflight magazine by the wa...

Re: Economy class services

It depresses me to think that more and more people don't care about the nice things you used to get in Economy. I always enjoyed the inflight magazine.

Re: Economy class services

I want the cheapest ticket price available. I'll spend my money once I get to my destination. Being uncomfortable for a few hours is a small price to pay imo It depends on the trip. I often fly Australia/New Zealand to the UK. For me journeys of 30+ hours in economy are the norm. Comfort matters on...

Re: Economy class services

I don't think we're going to see much improvement at all in Economy; in fact, I think airlines are going to continue degrading the product as much as possible. We're already seeing it with airlines squeezing in more slimline seats and starting to reduce frequent flyer benefits on Basic Economy tick...

Re: Economy class services

Something that would make tight sitting economy passengers life better would be slightly upgraded economy food on longer range flights again. This is where airlines have saved too much compared to the old days from my view. It is not that expensive from a cost perspective but makes a big real world...

Re: Economy class services

When things get a little better for the airlines what services do you all think airlines would be willing to add to make the ride in Economy better. I would pay more to get more services in Economy. May I ask, what services would you be willing to pay more for? As is, between "Premium Economy&...

Economy class services

When things get a little better for the airlines what services do you all think airlines would be willing to add to make the ride in Economy better. I would pay more to get more services in Economy.

Re: To Tibet: the Roof of the World - Sichuan Airlines Chengdu-Lhasa-Chongqing

You took beautiful pictures.

Re: The Normal Thanksgiving ATL-IAD-ATL on Delta (Pics + Vids)

I am glad that you had a nice Thanksgiving.

Re: (Video Only) - Baltimore to Boston on Boutique Air

When I flew on Boutique out of Johnstown I used to love to sit in the rear facing seat.

Re: Time to talk about.....old airlines!

I liked their tails. Do you remember what the flight was like? 737-200, standard all coach, to short for much of a service, but only about 1/3rd full midweek. They had deals with the casinos. The flights were operated by Casino Express (later named Xtra Airways and now known as Avelo), the history ...

Re: Time to talk about.....old airlines!

FlyingElvii wrote:

jeffrey1970 wrote:

Don't forget about a little airline that mostly opperated in California called Tahoe Airlines.

Got to fly Tahoe once, from SJC…
Interesting little operation.
Tahoe had a gorgeous terminal building.

Re: Time to talk about.....old airlines!

Don't forget about a little airline that mostly opperated in California called Tahoe Airlines.

Re: Flying Transcon: JetBlue Mint ✈ Mint Suite ✈ Mint Studio

You did a great job with your trip reports. Me, and my girlfriend may be flying on JetBlue for the first time in January, and I can't wait.

Re: Boutique Air ✈ Pilatus PC-12 ✈ BOS-BTV ✈ BWI-AOO

I love this little airline. Especially the rear facing seats. I used to fly on them a lot from Johnstown to Baltimore.

Re: EWR To No Longer Be Considered NYC Airport

lightsaber wrote:

I do not understand the change. For certain parts of Manhattan, EWR is more convenient. I might prefer JFK, but that is for my destinations.

I do agree with the 2nd link, BWI is not a Washington airport.

Lightsaber

Re: Morning Consult: 40% of former U.S. road warriors expect to never travel for work again.

No, the original poster was correct. The airlines based their staffing planning and needs on what the CDC and other experts predicted for air travel, which was people being shy about flying for up to 3 years after the pandemic slows due to trauma and financial hardship, or possible re-surges. Well....

Re: Morning Consult: 40% of former U.S. road warriors expect to never travel for work again.

With programs like Microsoft Teams, and Zoom becoming evermore popular it makes no sense to have employees fly for work.

Re: (Video Only) - Mokulele Airline to Hana and back

I love those airplanes. I used to fly on Southern Airways Express out of Johnstown, PA.

Re: Chicago-Alaska-Seattle-San Diego-Hawaii-Chicago for Under $200?

This is one of the most enjoyable TRs I have ever read.