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A colleague has sent me pictures of a Kulula 737's new livery. What a hoot. Unfortunately can't post those pics here, but believe they can be found on the "jetphotos" website. Maybe someone out there has the correct URL. Love the CO-CAPTAIN reference on the starboard side of the aircraft.
Always fun to sit on the balcony at Lanseria and see these things. New livery looks great
JetPhotos.Net Photo » OK-PIK (CN: 28612) Kulula.com Boeing 737-86N by Hanys
JetPhotos.Net Photo » OK-PIK (CN: 28612) Kulula.com Boeing 737-86N by Hanys
In light of recent reports of a falling standard of training experience for todays pilots, is this a recognition that flight deck need help recognising parts of their aeroplane on the walk round checks?
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I think kulula had baggage handlers and pax in mind. Maybe also caterers.
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All I'd need, is to see the bloke in the left seat thumbing through a book entitled, "Flying for Dummys" - and you couldn't get me on board, even with elephants shoving me along......... 
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Just as much fun on the inside too: a laugh a minute!
The pre-takeoff briefing by the cc is very funny and everyone actually pays attention – it’s too good to miss.
On a recent landing in JHB we were hit by strong gusts with the pilots obviously working overtime to keep everything pointing in the right direction as we crossed the threshold.
We passengers were bracing ourselves for a hard landing but when the touchdown was smooth there was enthusiastic applause and some humorous comments over the PA.
Everyone was still smiling when we disembarked.
The pre-takeoff briefing by the cc is very funny and everyone actually pays attention – it’s too good to miss.
On a recent landing in JHB we were hit by strong gusts with the pilots obviously working overtime to keep everything pointing in the right direction as we crossed the threshold.
We passengers were bracing ourselves for a hard landing but when the touchdown was smooth there was enthusiastic applause and some humorous comments over the PA.
Everyone was still smiling when we disembarked.
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Mostly lurking: you obviously haven't flown with them much...after 8 years or however long they have been going it gets pretty tired. Same jokes, same k@k and still nearly always late, if you aren't overbooked.
Other than that - cool airline...
Other than that - cool airline...
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The pre-takeoff briefing by the cc is very funny and everyone actually pays attention – it’s too good to miss.
I prefer SAA or Mango, the new crews may be a bit rough around the edges at times but they try hard and the fun is spontaneous and comes from the heart.
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the same scripted speech
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I travelled about 8 sectors per annum with Kulula between 2003 and 2008, and about 4 in the last year. There seemed to be very little variation on a basic theme and I found the feeble and unsuccessful attempts at humour very tiresome and possibly counter productive in that most people seem to ignore it.
I don't work for SAA and I agree that whilst their service is inconsistent, something I find unacceptable, the average is pretty good. I do about 30 sectors per annum with them, long and short haul. I have no reason to promote them, but I feel safe and relaxed with them and that's what counts for me, and they are reliable, far more so than Kulula. Other people may have different criteria and that is why there's a choice out there. Yours is Kulula, mine isn't. You're happy and so am I.
I don't work for SAA and I agree that whilst their service is inconsistent, something I find unacceptable, the average is pretty good. I do about 30 sectors per annum with them, long and short haul. I have no reason to promote them, but I feel safe and relaxed with them and that's what counts for me, and they are reliable, far more so than Kulula. Other people may have different criteria and that is why there's a choice out there. Yours is Kulula, mine isn't. You're happy and so am I.
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mmm, JCO, still waiting to hear one of the 'new' scripts. Although I guess I missed my chance seeing that I prefer to fly on an airline that gets you there within 4-6 hours of planned arrival time.
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[ www. P L A N E S .cz ] - B737-86N - OK-PIK - Kulula.com ( CAW / MN ) - Ostrava ( OSR / LKMT )
Here it is from other side... The Big Cheese is hilarious
Here it is from other side... The Big Cheese is hilarious
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Yes, their published departure times are also a joke - approximate is too mild a word.
As to the jokes - I'm sure they don't have a jokes department writing new material daily, so it is what it is, but for me it's still better than the usual vinegar faces on SAA and at least they are not rude and incompetent (I’m thinking of my experiences with SAA on international routes here).
The point I wanted to make is that tired as it may be, the humour during the briefing causes people to pay attention and I think that is worthy of praise.
As to the jokes - I'm sure they don't have a jokes department writing new material daily, so it is what it is, but for me it's still better than the usual vinegar faces on SAA and at least they are not rude and incompetent (I’m thinking of my experiences with SAA on international routes here).
The point I wanted to make is that tired as it may be, the humour during the briefing causes people to pay attention and I think that is worthy of praise.
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Yup, Kulula shouldn't have times on the website to book by.
They should just have : Tuesday (perhaps), or This Weekend (we hope).
Then I wouldn't be so pissed off when I miss appointments because they would be telling the truth.
I am so thankful that we have an Airline like 1-Time in SA.
They should just have : Tuesday (perhaps), or This Weekend (we hope).
Then I wouldn't be so pissed off when I miss appointments because they would be telling the truth.
I am so thankful that we have an Airline like 1-Time in SA.