Never ceases to amaze me, but, I find it interesting, also. There are many better skiing areas in the US , but if you’ve got a PJ go to Europe. Gstaad for example , is like Aspen on steroids. For billionaires lot mere millionaires. Skiing not amazing and aspen is basically outdated luxury ski resort...
Jump to postSo basically, avoid a connecting flight in AMS from now onwards, wherever possible. Got it.
Jump to postFirst of all, Flipdewaf, you laid out my exact sentiments perfectly. My feelings are 100% the same, so much so I’ve deleted my original reply 3 times as I can’t find anything to add. Ziyulu, what a horrible and uncomfortable situation to find yourself in. The Wheelchair Attendant in question acted i...
Jump to postThis has come up too… anything to it? This is all so weird..
https://www.globalairlines.com/article/ ... -programme
Well of course JetBlue at LHR with their A321’s next to an MEA or OS/BA. Same at LGW next to EZY A321NEO’s!
Jump to postN1120A wrote:I'm pretty sure that most airplanes at LCY do the turn and power out.
Short haul A320/321NEO all the way. Long haul I’m over the the A380 especially in J as it feels vast and mass market - much prefer the A350 or the 787-9 but not so keen on the -8 as I find it bounces a lot during turbulence.
Jump to postAnd why most European airlines call coach seats with blank middle seat business ? :) at least you get a bigger seat in US so calling it First is fair. Totally agree with you in the European business class comment. Although I believe a few carriers are now working to offer a better hard product. I c...
Jump to postIf you are flight or cabin crew for BA and you occasionally “indulge” I would be getting a haircut and detoxing pretty sharpish as I guarantee a wave of random tests are happening or about to happen, on the back of this issue. Again, I'm not familiar with British law, but I doubt that could be done...
Jump to postI’m quite surprised but the replies here, from some very highly-regarded and experienced members who we know to be flight deck. It’s incredibly unlikely that anyone other than the FO in question sent messages from his phone, to a fellow crew member, let’s be honest. It’s exactly the type of thing so...
Jump to postThanks for the updates. Figured it must likely be WX related, that time of year.
Jump to postJust good old stormy weather or what?
Can’t see much online but noticed LX/AA and many others diverting to MCO or further away?
That’s a really fun and nice touch!
Jump to postAs I suspected, Norse heavily slashed the frequency of LAX-LGW in October and November. Not sure if any other routes were impacted, I was following this one since I'm ticketed on it. My outbound was axed, but my return remains. We'll find out how well Norse will rectify this... I just contacted Nor...
Jump to postThat is why my thinking is waiting until that deal finally closes. Suspect Air Peace wants to generate US$ outside of Nigeria. The deal doesnt go through until they inject capital. I think ANU expects AP to inject at least $170 million to represent 70% ownership. Gaston wants the cash. Doubt he exp...
Jump to postDidn’t QR also at one point offer LGK and also KBV I believe? Definitely they are not the first ME carrier.
Jump to postGaston Browne says his administration is pushing ahead with plans to launch the LIAT 2020 by November this year, and is prepared to invest between US$15-20 million in the new venture. Negotiations are ongoing with Air Peace for it to take a majority stake in LIAT. As in Air Peace of Nigeria? Dear g...
Jump to postGreat news. BA has been doing fine at SAN since the re-launch many years back now, I guess, but double-daily is a surprise indeed. It does smack of trying to protect the route though, and possibly drive out any European competitors - or stop any attempt at them launching perhaps? LH is excluded as ...
Jump to postGreat news. BA has been doing fine at SAN since the re-launch many years back now, I guess, but double-daily is a surprise indeed. It does smack of trying to protect the route though, and possibly drive out any European competitors - or stop any attempt at them launching perhaps? LH is excluded as I...
Jump to postAs the title says really. Yesterdays VS23 LHR-LHR turned around off of the coast of Scotland, returning to LHR (B789 G-VDIA). Just now, DL187 LHR-LAX has also done the same, turning around after squawking also, and is headed back to LHR after 90 minutes in the air (A339 N414DZ). Likely nothing more ...
Jump to postMuch of Derna, which is home to about 100,000 people, is under water after two dams and four bridges collapsed. Up to 10,000 people are recorded to be missing after the flooding as a result of Storm Daniel, the Red Crescent says. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66785466 Probably a greater d...
Jump to postThe reasons for the required field landing may, or may not, come to light later, let’s see. Seems unfair to assume it’s the flight crews error or similar, that caused the necessity, so early on. Aside from that, a little disappointed to see so many stereotypical jokes, some are borderline racist too...
Jump to postGlad no one was seriously injured, kudos to the crew and could’ve ended very differently.
Jump to postJust days after the awful tragedy in Morocco with the earthquake there, another awful natural disaster in Nirth Africa. Storm Daniel has hit Libya with strong winds and catastrophic flooding and rainfall, simply washing away many buildings. Initially 200 feared dead, however the city of Derna has be...
Jump to postIt looks as though Maine will see effects and possibly Cape Cod as per the latest models, Nova Scotia more of a surge/rainfall impact as winds will have lessened significantly by the time any possible landfall would occur there. Definitely one to watch for the NE USA and Atlantic Canada that’s for s...
Jump to postJ343 wrote:Currently in MAD waiting for my Iberia flight to London. No updates so far but BA461 delayed until 8pm
It’s unprofessional, sorry. I’m not against crew having fun and taking snaps, but at the gate in clear view of passers-by and importantly, paying passengers and airport staff, is not a good look. As has been said, there are plenty of opportunities to do this at other times, away from the glare of ca...
Jump to postIt does beg the question though of the sensibilities of flying to a short airfield in very wet and gusty conditions with the tail of a tropical storm system passing hours before.
Jump to postI'm guessing you're kidding. The engine is on the ground and there's a giant hole in the wing. Getting this airworthy enough for a ferry permit is a lot more than some speed tape. I’m not kidding at all. Patch it up enough can mean anything. But they won’t wait to get it fully fixed there Not neces...
Jump to postCongratulations to the champions. As a Brit living in Spain, married to a Spaniard it was a tense afternoon, haha.
Will be great to see IB A359 fly the flag and bring the cup home.
Why on earth could she not fly on EY to Australia?! Or even EK from Dubai? Cancelling the entire state visit seems dramatic due to a tech aircraft. Not a good look either, politically.
Jump to postHonestly I really like it. It’s 21st century, and a great bold statement that India is no longer the poor relation. The scheme is classy and elegant and will at the sam time be instantly recognisable. Hats off to the agency that did this. The windows were cute but really dated. There’s much more to ...
Jump to postCan’t find much else online what happened? Must’ve been some hard landing, surprised there’s not more chatter about it?
Jump to postI see a DC-8-72CF right now overflying Kumasi in Ghani at cruise level having left N’Djamena a few hours ago. Have to wonder two and what is aboard the old girl! Likely heading to Cote D’Ivoire or Senegal perhaps.. interesting! Would imagine some persons or belongings from neighbouring Niger May be...
Jump to postI see a DC-8-72CF right now overflying Kumasi in Ghani at cruise level having left N’Djamena a few hours ago. Have to wonder two and what is aboard the old girl! Likely heading to Cote D’Ivoire or Senegal perhaps.. interesting! Would imagine some persons or belongings from neighbouring Niger May be ...
Jump to postLots of money moving around in Qatar right now. While it may not be a tourist hotspot, I feel like the front of the plane isn't empty. Plus, plenty of connection opps with QRs network. You’re right, Qatar is booming right now , and the state and QR are putting huge efforts to drive tourism to Qatar...
Jump to postLots of OW options from DOH now with AA, AT, AY, BA, IB, JL and of course QR. To a city almost no passenger wants to fly to. The world has gone mad. But hey Qatar's sheik got the money, so it's his world now. Lots of money moving around in Qatar right now. While it may not be a tourist hotspot, I f...
Jump to postI quite enjoy hearing international flight deck on flights, reminds you what a truly international business aviation is. Also, especially with safety cultures, I think for that and CRM it can only be a positive. What you may accept or be used to can be challenged and likewise, lessons learnt through...
Jump to postVery, very sad. May she rest in peace. Having some trans friends, it’s often an extremely difficult, lonely and traumatic day-to-day life. Imagine the abuse etc, and comments. I feel that trans people are increasingly ostracised and attacked. Something needs to change. How sad, I’m sure she was a wo...
Jump to postI can tell you that QR hires pilots from a wide variety of nationalities - yes Indian, a few local (the population of Qatar is not big) and all around the world; there is a wide variety of nationalities among its pilot corps. There is nothing wrong with Indian pilots; I wouldn't say their standards...
Jump to postI think there is a lot of value in a national airline brand - this is the brand value IAG was founded to capitalise on, but they are usually difficult and expensive to get hold of even it they are loss making. So CSA is a bargain rignt now if they haven't already got a buyer lined up. I think this ...
Jump to postVirgin Atlantic definitely does pay to use the Virgin brand - sorry I cannot remember where I read this many years ago, but they certainly do pay. They always have done I believe. It’s also morning to do with them having to pay only to use it in the USA, it’s a total brand franchise.
Jump to postAgree it’s a little dramatic the article. Nonetheless, very frightening for those onboard and glad all ended well.
Jump to postThis is is going to become more and more common.
Eventually they will need ground even more aircraft. That’s good as it will upset wealth Russians, who will oust the regime. That said I hope this doesn’t lead to more accidents or loss of innocent lives.
Sadly, I’d place a bet these pilots are still gainfully employed at QR. Knowing how the ME works I can guarantee you once the company became aware of what happened, both pilots would have been called into a meeting with their manager and been handed their own letter of resignation for them to sign....
Jump to postCurious to hear feedback on this situation. Just read the preliminary info on avherald : https://avherald.com/h?article=504d75c7&opt=0 Quite an alarming loss of situational awareness, of course could be many unknown factors including fatigue or inexperience perhaps, but speculation. Either way, ...
Jump to postLet us unpack this. It is a complex issue and it appears you have a limited understanding of how this situation came to pass. I find it odd that this can be applied to a codeshare element only. In its own right the FAA has no jurisdiction to fine VS directly The FAA is not involved with this invest...
Jump to postI find it odd that this can be applied to a codeshare element only. In its own right the FAA has no jurisdiction to fine VS directly, being a U.K. based airline with G reg aircraft of course. I understand the metal-neutrality of codeshares, but still, seems like a great way for the FAA to pull in $1...
Jump to postAt the end of the day, they baulked the landing, there’s really not much more to say than state the obvious. The crew did not "baulk" the landing. Use the correct definition of what exactly happened here - a landing whereby the aft wheels of the main gear trucks made brief contact with a ...
Jump to postAt the end of the day, they baulked the landing, there’s really not much more to say than state the obvious.
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