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Forum: Rumours & News
8th Feb 2019, 20:19
Replies: 62
Views: 102,589
Posted By smala01

Of course when seeing the display it makes...

Of course when seeing the display it makes "sense" why the FO confused this in times of high stress. Its a terrible design. Speaking generally - I have noticed the smartphone generation coming...
Forum: Middle East
30th Jun 2017, 22:58
Replies: 23
Views: 11,131
Posted By smala01

It would be illegal in the UK to discriminate...

It would be illegal in the UK to discriminate employment or promotion based on any aspect of inclusion/exclusion in any industrial action. We have no "closed shops" any more. I'm pretty sure its...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Jun 2017, 17:38
Replies: 289
Views: 152,014
Posted By smala01

Out of interest what is the paperwork required...

Out of interest what is the paperwork required for a foreign registered aircraft to pick up stranded passengers and drop them domestically - e.g. KUL - Learmonth - Perth (or vice versa)
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Oct 2016, 21:39
Replies: 204
Views: 198,028
Posted By smala01

Now video trending on twitter ...

Now video trending on twitter

https://twitter.com/i/moments/792092267280564226
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Sep 2015, 09:58
Replies: 30
Views: 26,798
Posted By smala01

I was told by someone who should know that it was...

I was told by someone who should know that it was due to cost reasons in certification. There is no engineering reason why it would be unsafe to fly with 2 missing winglets.
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Sep 2015, 11:52
Replies: 125
Views: 85,396
Posted By smala01

Can someone help me understand what is the...

Can someone help me understand what is the material difference of an A320 that IS and IS NOT ETOPS certified?
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Sep 2015, 17:49
Replies: 746
Views: 792,863
Posted By smala01

As PAX sitting in the over wing exit seat over...

As PAX sitting in the over wing exit seat over 100`s of flights - the only time i have ever been briefed to look for fire before opening the door was on Eastern Airways from LCY to IOM.

This...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Jan 2015, 00:58
Replies: 3,923
Views: 4,488,142
Posted By smala01

Hilarious - do you actually know who John Farley...

Hilarious - do you actually know who John Farley is?!!
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Dec 2014, 23:50
Replies: 3,923
Views: 4,488,142
Posted By smala01

For the layman trying to understand the...

For the layman trying to understand the pilot/automation interaction take a look at the XL A320 crash.

In this case partial retardation of the automatics due to Angle of Attack sensor icing caused...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
13th Jul 2011, 22:55
Replies: 54
Views: 9,086
Posted By smala01

I am sick to death of EZY running out of...

I am sick to death of EZY running out of sandwiches though!

Rushed to the airport - no time to pick someup at the cafe/shop.

Surley the marginal cost is so small that some wastage is allowed to...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Jun 2011, 23:21
Replies: 3
Views: 1,825
Posted By smala01

Oh and 3 hour delay on the outward :) The...

Oh and 3 hour delay on the outward :)

The official told me this is effectivly a flight to utilise the aircraft around the clock - so the "knock-on" delays from earlier routings were more common....
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Jun 2011, 23:16
Replies: 3
Views: 1,825
Posted By smala01

I did this once - never again... Arrived...

I did this once - never again...

Arrived totally knackered - excessive taxi fare (because i didnt have the energy to negociate).

Unable to check in to hotel for 6 hours after i arrived - was...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Jun 2011, 23:06
Replies: 19
Views: 10,964
Posted By smala01

The frustrating thing for me, having flown...

The frustrating thing for me, having flown several sectors as PAX on one-to-die circa 2006 was at the time there was no offical warning mechanism whatsoever about the safety of this airline.

I...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Sep 2010, 01:13
Replies: 5
Views: 1,911
Posted By smala01

What happened to the wedge? Even Airbus design...

What happened to the wedge? Even Airbus design still looks like a steel tube!
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Jun 2010, 22:46
Replies: 20
Views: 4,112
Posted By smala01

I think perhaps you are beginning to "flog a dead...

I think perhaps you are beginning to "flog a dead horse".

These types of delays happen to all companies at times, and regrettably on this occasion you were one of those to suffer.

Large...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th May 2010, 23:20
Replies: 116
Views: 22,930
Posted By smala01

Speaking of automation... Found myself in...

Speaking of automation...

Found myself in the front carriage of the Dubai metro in the position i would have expected a driver to be.

Totally automated. No Staff on the train whatsoever.
...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
20th May 2010, 20:46
Replies: 4
Views: 1,039
Posted By smala01

Indeed very good airline... Only problem is the...

Indeed very good airline... Only problem is the buses to aircraft in Doha.

Generally wet with sweat by the time you get to your seat!
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
20th May 2010, 20:39
Replies: 12
Views: 3,782
Posted By smala01

Better to eat in the lounge at Dubai!

Better to eat in the lounge at Dubai!
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
20th May 2010, 20:36
Replies: 2
Views: 3,476
Posted By smala01

You would be surprised but this happens quite a...

You would be surprised but this happens quite a lot..

I know lots of people who take supplements through customs - best for them to be in the sealed tubs - not the "MyProtein" type plastic bags!...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
10th Mar 2010, 21:03
Replies: 21
Views: 24,385
Posted By smala01

I find 9 times out of 10 if you have the page...

I find 9 times out of 10 if you have the page open were you would like them to stamp then they make the print in that place. (Humans are inherently lazy creatures)

This is especially the case if...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
10th Mar 2010, 20:59
Replies: 7
Views: 1,386
Posted By smala01

Kuwait airlines has just been added to our...

Kuwait airlines has just been added to our "banned airlines" list for business travel on grounds of "safety"

Does anyone have any more information?
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
4th Mar 2010, 20:51
Replies: 26
Views: 4,684
Posted By smala01

"well the aircraft broke - so its not our fault,...

"well the aircraft broke - so its not our fault, get over it" is so often the attitude of carriers typified by some comments on this thread.

The reality is that it is not your fault, but it is...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
4th Mar 2010, 15:54
Replies: 2
Views: 909
Posted By smala01

Apologies - This was Saturday 27th Feb. ...

Apologies - This was Saturday 27th Feb.

thanks,

Smala01
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
3rd Mar 2010, 19:12
Replies: 2
Views: 909
Posted By smala01

EZ5085 LGW to ATHENS - 7 hour delay

Does anyone have any information on the delay?

Schedule was for a 9:10am (27/2/10) departure - we eventually got off at 4pm.

Also the first time i got chucked out of a lounge after overstaying...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Feb 2010, 02:28
Replies: 531
Views: 87,222
Posted By smala01

DIA74 I have no argument against your...

DIA74

I have no argument against your customer service observations. I too wish they would address this side of their business.

The reality is that FR is still a growing business. Whilst some...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
17th Feb 2010, 12:42
Replies: 82
Views: 9,970
Posted By smala01

IRRenewal As we have a FR top man here. ...

IRRenewal

As we have a FR top man here.

Is there any chance you boys could turn up your announcements? I would say 30% are inaudible in the cabin. (100 sectors usually ex-Bristol)

The safety...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
17th Feb 2010, 11:41
Replies: 531
Views: 87,222
Posted By smala01

"Regulation 261 doesn't apply to Schedule Changes...

"Regulation 261 doesn't apply to Schedule Changes ... yet. But the EC is thinking about it."

Great in theory - but almost impossible to enforce without a court order. The burden of proof is almost...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Feb 2010, 21:52
Replies: 531
Views: 87,222
Posted By smala01

There are two aspects to the legality of Rynair`s...

There are two aspects to the legality of Rynair`s decisions:

1) What will Ryanair pay out without court action? - absolutely nothing. They will not even comply with EU Regulation 261 in the event...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
16th Dec 2009, 23:06
Replies: 0
Views: 699
Posted By smala01

Best Deal on Priority Pass?

Looks like the company will be shipping my "Y" until the recession is over...

I hear there are some good discounts available for priority pass at the moment.

Does anyone have a good promotion...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
4th Dec 2009, 12:45
Replies: 11
Views: 6,831
Posted By smala01

Just to close the thread as i was the OP. We...

Just to close the thread as i was the OP.

We found the lounge (on the third try!) and was pleasantly surprised. It cost the equivalent of £24 and for that we got a very comfortable place to relax...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Dec 2009, 12:36
Replies: 16
Views: 3,883
Posted By smala01

Thanks Mechta - this was exactly the info i was...

Thanks Mechta - this was exactly the info i was looking for.

On the flip side, what is the disadvantage of the props. Why do we not see them on modern large passenger transports.

Economy?...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th Nov 2009, 04:41
Replies: 16
Views: 3,883
Posted By smala01

Why are large military transport`s fitted with Props?

Having just seen the news report on the Airbus A400 it got me thinking why do Air Force planners specify the turbine propeller on such large military transport aircraft?


What is the advantage of...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Nov 2009, 01:13
Replies: 42
Views: 11,166
Posted By smala01

A warning to all who print their own boarding...

A warning to all who print their own boarding passes...

Although this has not happened to myself i have seen on 3 separate occasions (Gatwick) people missing their flight because their on-line...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Nov 2009, 14:29
Replies: 5
Views: 1,549
Posted By smala01

Just to close the thread. I traveled with...

Just to close the thread.

I traveled with the letter of authority for the pre-arranged visa with no issue from BKK.

I think Air Asia should defiantly update their contact center staff !
...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Oct 2009, 21:45
Replies: 5
Views: 1,549
Posted By smala01

The Pre-arranged visa appears to be "standard"...

The Pre-arranged visa appears to be "standard" process looking at the forums elsewhere.

Fingers crossed.

Smala01
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