Re: 135 Years Since the Dedication of the Eiffel Tower

Of the 135 years the tower has been open, how many years (cumulatively) has it been closed due to employee strikes?

Re: Soliciting opinions on a possible Mazda purchase

Airstud wrote:

At first I kicked around in my head the proposal of offering $12,500 for it, but I have since sensed that that would be a proposa unrealistica.

Re: Could a Glass Floor Road or Railroad Bridge be Built?

c933103 wrote:

First of all, if you make a road using glass material for cars and trains to travel on, what would be the use? Cars and trains don't have transparent floors.

Re: Rental Car Checkin

Rental companies could easily allow you to check in online and then just pick up the keys at the desk instead of wasting time rejecting insurance that only inexperienced travelers buy. Every major rental car company allows their customers who are members with some type of status to go straight to t...

Re: Rental car mileage

I expect they are maintaining the fleet size their calculations show they need so they don't sell off a used car until a replacement new car is bought and delivered. The delivered part has been an issue for the past 3 years.

Re: Can a U.S. bank freeze your account and not tell you?

I think you should pick one bank and stick with it. Preferably a local bank or credit union (not a branch of a national mega-bank). You keep playing silly games with banks to no benefit and, well, your history speaks for itself: Here, for some reason, you are bragging about getting two credit cards ...

Re: Michigan Wins the CFP National Championship

tmu101 wrote:

I was rooting for the Big Ten to win not necessarily U or M!

(Full disclosure, Penn State alum here! )

Re: Interference with traffic through the Red Sea

The USA is working in the area and has invited the world to help. 11 other countries signed up - including my country Denmark which has one frigate on the way. There are 193 countries in the world, so simple match leaves 181 countries which prefer pirates in this case. Pretty simplistic view to say...

Re: Dodge Dealer screws over US Soldier deployed in Iraq

From this side of the Atlantic, I would have expected to hear a quote from this guy's lawyer. 'We will be requesting the court to order specific performance of the breach of contract, i.e. delivery of the vehicle as specified, and monetary damages on a daily basis until the contract is satisfied. W...

Re: Delta develops AUS focus city with expansion

So between AA and WN, which one is more at risk in AUS with DL making any moves? Realistically, neither one. Just look at all the money DL invested in their SEA "hub". They gained market share from the small fish in the market but did not make a dent in the Alaska (& Horizon) dominanc...

Re: Passenger boils shrimp in Delta Lavatory

Well, it's getting views and getting discussed, so as the end of the video shows... "Success." Outrage = Views and Views = $$$ which is the only goal. If everyone in a thread like this watches the video, posts about it, and tells someone else or shares it elsewhere on a message board or s...

Re: What kind of vehicle do you drive?

I drive a 2019 Dodge Charger pursuit (Ex Michigan State Police), so so so much fun to drive! Only way to get a current body style charger with a V8 and AWD. Lots of neat cop features (secure park, the red light on the roof of the interior, etc). Had to put a backseat in it, put a center console in ...

Re: Most interesting large U.S. cities to visit.

No particular order:
Boston
Las Vegas
Los Angeles
New York City
Washington, DC

Others like Chicago, Cleveland, Atlanta, St. Louis, Minneapolis, etc, are all the same. If you've seen one you've seen them all.

Re: AA Flight attendants barricade galley in flight

I was on a DL flight last summer from LGA-DEN where the crew announced that they would not be doing drink service, and then also the pre-landing safety check, because of "turbulence" even though there was absolutely none. I got up to use the bathroom at one point and asked the flight atte...

Re: A bad couple of weeks for EV's

ACDC8 wrote:

cue in the "but in Norway" crowd.

Re: A bad couple of weeks for EV's

The amount of electricity generated from coal is only ~1/3rd today compared to 20 years ago, to the point that renewables (excluding nuclear) contribute more power than coal. There is more than enough funding both private and public to move away from coal. Interesting but not exactly correct. Unles...

Re: How have you reduced your carbon footprint?

I considered replacing my Escalade ESV with a smaller vehicle.

Re: New Tesla owner tries to put gasoline (petrol) in their car

Certainly not the first and won’t be the last. Plenty of such videos out there. https://youtu.be/3Ah8AsEG014 The same girls playing the dumb Tesla owners in this video play different roles in this guy's other videos: https://www.youtube.com/@justinflom/videos It's 100% fake. But people keep falling...

Re: Car carrier ship on fire off coast of Netherlands

I hope there is a serious study by ship owners, operators, crew organizations and insurance companies to try to figure out how to reduce the increasing risk of fires form ICE and EV vehicles.Are their ways to better prep and inspect vehicles for shipment, change procedures as to how vehicles are se...

Re: UA871 returned to SFO due to Economy pax refusing to leave Business Class cabin

Could UA have informed police in TPE and arrest this passenger on arrival for violation of local/international aviation regulations? That would be the minimum disruption to everyone, no? The problem is what do they do with the guy in the meantime? They have no idea how crazy or violent the guy migh...

Re: TV Celebrity ROASTS La Compagnie EWR Lounge

If I buy or upgrade to business it's for the in-air experience -- legroom, shoulder room, better service, lie flat on trans-Atlantic flights. It is never for a lounge -- I couldn't care less, and the less time I spend on the ground at an airport the better. This story seems to be about complaining a...

Re: TV Celebrity ROASTS La Compagnie EWR Lounge

I have never heard of Bethanny Frankel or La Compagnie. I can't say I really care what she thinks but a good news organization would have asked some follow-up questions before publishing her rant. Specifically: 1. If it wasn't worth what you paid, why did you buy it in the first place? 2. If you are...

Re: For the Pilots: Your Thoughts on the Current State of Driving a Car in the US

Without reading all the posts I can guess that it's the standard "nobody but me knows how to drive", "nobody has to learn the way I did", "kids today are irresponsible", "this generation is doomed", "I see drivers trying to kill themselves" comments ...

Re: Four Arrested in Lego Heist at Hillsdale Mall

AirKevin wrote:

You would be fine with people walking out of the store stealing $3,500 worth of items?

Re: New details of Jeffrey Epstein’s death and the frantic aftermath revealed in records obtained by AP

I wonder if Epstein took his life under pressure to do so or face being murdered in prison to protect the powerful people who were involved with him and his sick sexual services. That there was gross incompetency by the guards and their supervisors gave the opportunity. I believe the facility was u...

Re: Financial Advise?

If the house was in great condition it would likely bring $950,000 but in its current condition but maybe $750,000 now in current condition. The family trust is bad, as she can only profit a small percentage of it when the house sells as the rest remains in the trust for the siblings to fight over....

Re: Rocket Powered Plane Could Fly New York To Sydney in 90 Minutes

I can't quite tell from the concept pictures but it looks like a one aisle plane. I guess their research did not include reading a.net to see how many posters require two aisles to cross an ocean.

Re: My new passport booklet arrived - where my card at?

The card is completely useless. I guess since it complies as a REAL ID it's not entirely useless, but for the normal purposes you'd use a passport for, the card is an ornament and a complete waste of money unless you live on the Canadian or Mexican border and regularly drive across. Miinnesota is o...

Re: My new passport booklet arrived - where my card at?

I suggest you go to DC and stand in line at the State Department until you get a hearing. When they call your number you tell 'em "where my card at!?" Even if they tell you "the card in the mail" or "the card in the lost-n-found", don't back down ever. I like it. But I...

Re: Financial Advise?

Sounds like you need to have some very difficult and serious talks with your family. I agree. The OP's' mom can't afford her living expenses because she's paying her daughter's mortgage? So the OP has to pay his mom's living expenses, but he can't without borrowing the money? None of this makes any...

Re: Financial Advise?

Dave Ramsey, his radio show is a God Send. Nobody better for controlling debt and such. He tells it like it is. I do everything he says. Try to call in and get through and have a pen and paper. Solid advice here, I can pretty much predict what Dave Ramsey would advise and I'd advise the same thing....

Re: New York State Bans Natural Gas in New Construction

That's another thing: This whole notion of "well all electricity comes from coal and gas anyway" is false. We on the West Coast have our energy from hydro, wind, solar, and nuclear. Oregon's only coal fired electric plant shut down a few years ago. So just stop with this "fossil fuel...

Re: New York State Bans Natural Gas in New Construction

Keep in mind, it is water and space heating that really consumes the gas. Cooking itself very little. Encouraging the former makes a difference. The later is more 'green signaling' than significant. True, but heating with gas or charging electric cars is also nothing but "green signaling"...

Re: Newest Delta safety video - very robotic.

pezzy669 wrote:

Get to deal with this video again on my return flight tomorrow (MSP-ATL).

Re: New York State Bans Natural Gas in New Construction

Interesting article. California set a precedent that New York will likely follow -- despite an all-electric mandate they will allow cooking with gas for people with connections (not just gas line connections): https://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/2023/05/16/settlement-clears-way-for-jos-andrs-restaur...

Re: New York State Bans Natural Gas in New Construction

Just like "green" Europe, how is the power being generated? It comes from other states. This website shows which states import the most electricity and which states export the most electricity: https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=38912 In the case of New York, it shares a long...

Re: Eggflation

casinterest wrote:

My friend picked up 6 chicks

Re: Anyone had experience with lending tree?

Boy, loyalty doesn't last long these days. It was not that long ago that you were singing the praises of your relationship with B of A: https://www.airliners.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=1442261&p=22100205&hilit=bank+of+america#p22059601 I've never used Lending Tree. Based on BBB onlin...

Re: Subway rider charged in choke hold death

N1120A wrote:

He was asking for food and water.

MohawkWeekend wrote:

There were several individuals restraining the perp. He had threatened to kill people.

Re: Lowering the voting age (or not pay taxes) - thoughts?

MohawkWeekend wrote:

The US does need to change how we raise revenue - a billionaire never needs to draw a salary and pay any income tax. Just keep borrowing against the value of your appreciating assets.

Re: California passes 1st-in-nation emission rules for trains

william wrote:

So how does California expects this to play out? Catenary to the state line? Are there Fuel Cell locomotives in development I am not aware of.

Re: Delta asks DOT to move Haneda route authorities

I thought DTW was DL’s TPAC hub, what happened to that? I think they called it their "gateway to Asia". Now it's the same three destinations as SEA. Delta inherited a dominant TPAC operation from Northwest, dating to the "Northwest Orient" era, including a huge NRT hub with the ...

Re: Delta asks DOT to move Haneda route authorities

Delta needs to protect the franchise and not let AA/AS run them off SEA to HND which could unravel the SEA TransPac hub (which is what AS has been trying to do for years). If I recall correctly, DL serves Tokyo, Seoul, and Shanghai from SEA. I'm not sure anyone would call three flights a TPAC "...

Re: The last Endeavor CR2 took it final revenue flight

The CRJ-200 has an interesting place in aviation history. I remember reading an article about it when it was new -- probably before it entered service -- made it sound revolutionary. Even the name "Canadair" sounded cool. I had an aunt who was excited that her hometown airport finally got ...

Re: Restrictions on Political Discussion discussion thread

Is he wrong, though? Yes, he's wrong. This used to be a great aviation discussion board with many knowledgeable posters from different parts of the industry -- dating back to the days when it was a paid site. When it became free it was inundated with posters creating multiple accounts who were eith...

Re: Restrictions on Political Discussion discussion thread

cpd wrote:

I won’t be going near the political town hall forum - it will just be full of paid and unpaid trolls pushing their political agendas.

Re: Restrictions on Political Discussion discussion thread

cpd wrote:

Thanks, I won't spend any effort posting anything related to it or the submarines.

Re: New York State Bans Natural Gas in New Construction

Where's the electricity going to come from? Coal? More natural gas? Certainly not nuclear. I know you are being facetious but ironically you are also correct. New York shares a long border with Pennsylvania. Of all 50 states Pennsylvania is, by far, the top exporter of electricity. And the top thre...

Re: New York State Bans Natural Gas in New Construction

I am concerned, like many, that the attempts to phase out natural gas while well intended is a bad idea as other preferred sources including wind, solar and nuclear all have serious disadvantages as well as not being able to produce enough power in the all-electric future. This phase-out of natural...

Re: California passes 1st-in-nation emission rules for trains

Are airliners next? It seems like airplanes are next for sure. California already implemented a zero emissions by 2035 requiment for boats in addition to their regulations for cars, trucks, lawn mowers, other small engines, and trains. Airplanes are the only thing left. The only question is do they...