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Low Cost Across the Atlantic

Last post by Rwy in Sight « Wed May 03, 2017 5:42 am
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by ian16th » Sat Mar 04, 2017 11:56 am

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I've just read this article about flying low cost, high density across the Atlantic.

My only experience of genuine 'low cost carrier' is the short...

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I'm told the inflight catering was the pax cooking their own meals on little petrol stoves they'd brought with them.

You see Allah was with them...

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Last post by Rwy in Sight
Wed May 03, 2017 5:42 am
Stunning Low Level pass by SIA

Last post by Sisemen « Fri Apr 07, 2017 1:54 pm
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by Sisemen » Wed Apr 05, 2017 8:07 am

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Crowds in the Perth metropolitan area were stunned today by a low level pass by a new Singapore Airlines Airbus to commemorate 50 years of operations...

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At least you might be able to get a seat :D

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Last post by Sisemen
Fri Apr 07, 2017 1:54 pm
Every dog has its day. The impending fall of the ME3 may be closer.

Last post by Rwy in Sight « Fri Mar 31, 2017 4:38 am
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by Capetonian » Wed Mar 15, 2017 7:22 am

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The days of the ME3 dominating many longhaul routes due to their subsidies and unfair advantages may be coming to an end soon. What a pleasure it...

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Hell, I've flown U.S. domestic with better service .

Thats a very telling description.

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Last post by Rwy in Sight
Fri Mar 31, 2017 4:38 am
Electric aircraft.

Last post by unifoxos « Wed Mar 22, 2017 12:17 pm
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by Capetonian » Wed Mar 22, 2017 10:41 am

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The cynic in me says that maybe this story should have been published next Saturday, but then I suppose many things that have come to daily reality...

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Looking at the picture it will be well able to take off on the circular runways we will be using in ten years - the tailplane looks rotated relative...

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Last post by unifoxos
Wed Mar 22, 2017 12:17 pm
Citywing goes into liquidation.

Last post by Cacophonix « Tue Mar 14, 2017 10:10 pm
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by Ibbie » Sun Mar 12, 2017 8:59 am

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Isle of Man operator has gone bust.

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Caco

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Last post by Cacophonix
Tue Mar 14, 2017 10:10 pm
Stop pissing about!

Last post by ian16th « Thu Feb 23, 2017 11:27 am
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by Boac » Wed Feb 22, 2017 2:27 pm

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BA has warned its baggage handlers NOT TO URINATE in the hold because they cannot be bothered to trek to a toilet. They are corroding hold floors on...

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On 214 Sqdn, when we were doing long duration flights with our Valiant's, we put an Elsan on board! o:-)

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Last post by ian16th
Thu Feb 23, 2017 11:27 am
Tales from the bar stool aka Expect the unexpected.

Last post by Boac « Wed Feb 22, 2017 1:25 pm
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by Boac » Mon Feb 20, 2017 10:00 am

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In response to Pinky's request, I'll kick off with things done to me by co-pilots.

This one relates to that lovely Taiwanese co-pilot in Astraeus...

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2 more 'Tales from Taiwan':

One morning at brekkie in the hotel, lovely lady said to me "How you always stay on the centre-line after we take...

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Last post by Boac
Wed Feb 22, 2017 1:25 pm
Protectionism uber alles!

Last post by ian16th « Thu Feb 09, 2017 8:26 am
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by Cacophonix » Wed Feb 08, 2017 4:56 pm

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US pilots have demanded that Donald Trump grounds low-cost flights from Europe operated by Norwegian — including the airline’s routes from Gatwick to...

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Remember way back when aeries couldn't make it all the way across the Atlantic in one go, requiring them to refuel in Iceland at Keflavik. In...

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Last post by ian16th
Thu Feb 09, 2017 8:26 am
Optical Illusion

Last post by Cacophonix « Tue Feb 07, 2017 9:02 pm
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by ian16th » Tue Jan 24, 2017 11:14 am

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This pic of the Mitsubishi MRJ in Aviation Week caused me to look twice!

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An optical illusion is pretty apt for the MRJ given that FAA certification has been delayed and customer delivery pushed back again to 2020. I...

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Last post by Cacophonix
Tue Feb 07, 2017 9:02 pm
A paean to the King Air B100.

Last post by Cacophonix « Tue Jan 31, 2017 5:21 am

by Cacophonix » Tue Jan 31, 2017 5:21 am

Was perusing my favourite aviation read when I came across this fine article in memoriam to the King Air B100 which has been out of production for...

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Last post by Cacophonix
Tue Jan 31, 2017 5:21 am
What is behind this, I wonder?

Last post by ExSp33db1rd « Mon Jan 16, 2017 10:06 pm
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by Capetonian » Sun Jan 15, 2017 10:56 pm

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EasyJet air hostess was sacked because she ate £4.50 bacon sandwich 'given to her by her manager' - and didn't ask for a RECEIPT

Poor girl,...

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At one station we were offered a Crew Meal menu on arrival, to order for subsequent loading the next day. Sometime in the cruise next day we asked...

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Last post by ExSp33db1rd
Mon Jan 16, 2017 10:06 pm
'Free' airline travel...

Last post by Ex-Ascot « Sun Jan 15, 2017 9:40 am
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by More Aviation » Mon Dec 12, 2016 1:05 pm

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Michael O'Leary recently mooted the idea that he would like to consider that certain airlines might be able to move to an economic model where...

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No shops at Maun International. The restaurant has been closed for years. There is a post office though which saves queuing for hours at the main...

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Last post by Ex-Ascot
Sun Jan 15, 2017 9:40 am
El Prat Airport

Last post by OFSO « Tue Dec 13, 2016 1:09 pm

by OFSO » Tue Dec 13, 2016 1:09 pm

Barcelona's El Prat airport will be closing their main runway next year to effect repairs at both ends. This leaves them with the secondary runway,...

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Last post by OFSO
Tue Dec 13, 2016 1:09 pm
LHR PER non-stop.

Last post by Capetonian « Mon Dec 12, 2016 8:45 am
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by Capetonian » Sun Dec 11, 2016 5:40 pm

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I didn't expect this to happen, and it remains to be seen if it will be a commercial success, but it looks as if QF will start ops nonstop LHR-PER. I...

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Comment from BTN quoting Alan Joyce.

I'm not sure if I'm missing something or if he's deluded, or at least grossly over-estimating the importance of...

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Last post by Capetonian
Mon Dec 12, 2016 8:45 am
ADS-B

Last post by More Aviation « Tue Dec 06, 2016 6:00 pm
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by More Aviation » Wed Nov 16, 2016 12:35 pm

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Automatic Dependent Surveilence - Broadcast

I wonder how long it is before ADS-B becomes mandatory on most aircraft that share the world's (and...

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Dirk I do use SkyDemon and having read through the link you kindly provided and have decided to make the product my early Christmas present to...

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Last post by More Aviation
Tue Dec 06, 2016 6:00 pm
BA refitting their Gatwick 777's

Last post by Capetonian « Fri Nov 25, 2016 8:25 am
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by Mrs Ex-Ascot » Sun Nov 06, 2016 6:31 am

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BA are going to refit their Boeing 777 fleet based at Gatwick; this will include bigger entertainment screens and 4G wifi. Also, the fit in economy...

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don't know how old the interiors of the T3 ones are
Older than some of the FAs, I would think, and a lot tattier.

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Last post by Capetonian
Fri Nov 25, 2016 8:25 am
End of (or semi-end?) of the A380?

Last post by ian16th « Tue Nov 22, 2016 4:36 pm
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by BackToAllNightLights » Thu Sep 15, 2016 2:29 am

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Singapore (launch airline) is returning its first A380, which was on a ten year lease. The next four more on similar leases have not had their fate...

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Ian did you mean the B-777? It has pretty long legs too.
MA

Yes it was definitely a B-777, but it did drop off and pick up pax at both Singapore...

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Last post by ian16th
Tue Nov 22, 2016 4:36 pm
PA sought for airline boss

Last post by Capetonian « Tue Nov 08, 2016 7:27 am

by Capetonian » Tue Nov 08, 2016 7:27 am

Ryanair is seeking an assistant for its outspoken CEO, Michael O’Leary, and is inviting people with “thick skin”, “saint-like patience” and an...

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Last post by Capetonian
Tue Nov 08, 2016 7:27 am
Air France/KLM to start new long haul carrier

Last post by Capetonian « Fri Nov 04, 2016 9:40 am

by Capetonian » Fri Nov 04, 2016 9:40 am

Something about this doesn't make sense. First of all, the AF/KL 'merger' was a marriage made in hell. The Dutch generally loathe the French, and...

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Last post by Capetonian
Fri Nov 04, 2016 9:40 am
KLM and Maho Beach

Last post by limeygal « Tue Nov 01, 2016 11:31 am
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by probes » Mon Oct 31, 2016 8:10 pm

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... a sad day for Avgeeks and plane spotters everywhere — it’s the last day for KLM’s 747 service from Amsterdam (AMS) to St. Maarten (SXM). --- The...

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Stopped off in St Maarten on a cruise. Crap place. Perhaps they were trying to commit suicide. I would if I had to spend time there! Apparently a...

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Last post by limeygal
Tue Nov 01, 2016 11:31 am
De Bono's White Hat and Qantas

Last post by limeygal « Thu Oct 27, 2016 11:53 am
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by More Aviation » Wed Oct 26, 2016 12:57 pm

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Dr Edward De Bono's white thinking hat talks of thinking attributes such as neutrality and objectivity but this doesn't seem to cut it with Qantas...

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It's not so bad. Certainly better than the green abomination GF flight deck used to wear. That was truly hideous :-q

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Last post by limeygal
Thu Oct 27, 2016 11:53 am
Michael O'Leary on Hardtalk tonight.

Last post by Capetonian « Mon Oct 24, 2016 11:08 pm

by Capetonian » Mon Oct 24, 2016 11:08 pm

As always, Michael O'Leary has a solution to every challenge thrown at him.

There are few people in the airline industry, or indeed in any...

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Last post by Capetonian
Mon Oct 24, 2016 11:08 pm
Aviator closing down

Last post by Woody « Wed Oct 19, 2016 7:33 pm

by Woody » Wed Oct 19, 2016 7:33 pm

The BA contract at LGW going to it's 3rd handler in 4 years. IAG ground handling anyone :-o

Fliers face Christmas travel hell as baggage carrier...

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Last post by Woody
Wed Oct 19, 2016 7:33 pm
True or false? Flying myths

Last post by More Aviation « Wed Oct 19, 2016 10:17 am
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by Capetonian » Sat Oct 15, 2016 7:35 am

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I got 12/15, some of the answers are a bit subjective.

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Is that why things always taste different in the 5-mile high club?

Not being a member of the 5-mile high club I can only surmise that, the air...

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Last post by More Aviation
Wed Oct 19, 2016 10:17 am
Blackpool Airport

Last post by Wodrick « Sat Oct 08, 2016 9:13 am
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by Ibbie » Fri Oct 07, 2016 7:13 am

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After closing the airport to commercial flights a couple of years back and various attempts to wreck it as a viable airport, including demolishing...

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Squires Gate, been there once Comet 4 fam flight MAN-PMI-BLK-PMI-MAN it will have been in August 1972 and must have been a 4 not a 4b due to the...

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Sat Oct 08, 2016 9:13 am

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