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Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
9th Jan 2024, 22:43
Replies: 61
Views: 8,606
Posted By James 1077

I don't book anyone who flies the Max, just in...

I don't book anyone who flies the Max, just in case of this eventuality.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th Jan 2024, 18:53
Replies: 61
Views: 8,606
Posted By James 1077

I won’t fly the Max and avoid any airline that...

I won’t fly the Max and avoid any airline that operates it where it could be used as a replacement airframe.
it just isn’t worth the risk.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th Nov 2023, 22:07
Replies: 2
Views: 839
Posted By James 1077

Flown them from Auckland to Nadi a few times....

Flown them from Auckland to Nadi a few times. Good flights, modern aircraft, friendly service.

Only reason that I stopped flying them is that they now operate the 737-Max, and I'm unwilling to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Sep 2022, 22:43
Replies: 38
Views: 9,269
Posted By James 1077

None, but that doesn't mean that they shouldn't....

None, but that doesn't mean that they shouldn't. For me, the worst part of losing a bag is queuing up at the end of the flight at an understaffed kiosk when you are tired and just want to get home /...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Sep 2022, 22:01
Replies: 38
Views: 9,269
Posted By James 1077

100% this - they know as soon as a bag has been...

100% this - they know as soon as a bag has been offloaded, so why not provide the various forms to affected passengers during the flight and let them, at the very least, get a pleasant arrivals...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
16th Aug 2022, 02:45
Replies: 25
Views: 2,505
Posted By James 1077

No subscription for Air Tags, they just need...

No subscription for Air Tags, they just need someone's (anyone's) iPhone to be nearby and they'll update their position. I'm travelling to Europe in a few weeks and, due to the horror stories I've...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Jul 2022, 21:57
Replies: 29
Views: 3,862
Posted By James 1077

Flown in the 787 a few times now. Nice aircraft...

Flown in the 787 a few times now. Nice aircraft as a passenger: good sized windows, reasonably quiet, roomy even in economy (although much of this is down to operator). It isn't as good as the A380...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
4th Apr 2022, 21:37
Replies: 58
Views: 16,195
Posted By James 1077

My reading of the email wording in the post would...

My reading of the email wording in the post would give me a similar reaction to the poster: telling me of a "potential service disruption" is absolutely no use to anyone. I really do not understand...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Oct 2020, 03:46
Replies: 235
Views: 98,456
Posted By James 1077

I disagree - stuck in the middle of lower deck...

I disagree - stuck in the middle of lower deck economy you have no idea of what luxuries are available upstairs - but it is still far more comfortable than a 777 / 787 due to lower noise levels and...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Sep 2020, 02:22
Replies: 235
Views: 98,456
Posted By James 1077

Jet II As SLF who spends most of his time...

Jet II

As SLF who spends most of his time down the back the A380 is by far the most comfortable economy cabin and was always my preferred option; then A350, then B787, least preferred is B777,...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Sep 2020, 21:58
Replies: 23
Views: 5,433
Posted By James 1077

As SLF the problem from a non-technical...

As SLF the problem from a non-technical perspective seems to be that they are trying to defeat the laws of physics through software. I'm therefore not sure if I'll be happy flying on the Max. I try...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th May 2020, 01:45
Replies: 15
Views: 6,590
Posted By James 1077

There are two things that I need to know before...

There are two things that I need to know before I'll pay for a ticket again:
1) If my flight is cancelled then will I get my money back within a reasonable timeframe (not credits, no six month...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Jan 2020, 21:36
Replies: 16
Views: 4,282
Posted By James 1077

My experience is that if flying to/from/in the...

My experience is that if flying to/from/in the USA the seat belt sign stays on for far longer than necessary; if flying elsewhere then it isn't as much of an issue.

I have, however, discovered the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Dec 2019, 02:08
Replies: 96
Views: 39,424
Posted By James 1077

That is part of the problem though - as SLF I...

That is part of the problem though - as SLF I really don't trust the FAA on this matter. If it was given a full top to bottom sign-off by EASA or an independent regulator, as if it were an entirely...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Dec 2019, 00:02
Replies: 96
Views: 39,424
Posted By James 1077

I'll be avoiding anyone who flies the plane and,...

I'll be avoiding anyone who flies the plane and, if that isn't possible, then checking routes to see if they fly the Max on it. That doesn't help when/if the Max is switched on to the route at late...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
13th Nov 2019, 19:17
Replies: 20
Views: 4,040
Posted By James 1077

I'll be choosing not to fly on the Max where...

I'll be choosing not to fly on the Max where there is an alternative; at least for a good few years. If the airline replaced the plane I was expecting to fly on with a Max though, I would probably go...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Sep 2019, 04:33
Replies: 59
Views: 35,069
Posted By James 1077

I don't think that it is a matter of preferring...

I don't think that it is a matter of preferring the national carrier. I don't rate Air NZ too highly but fly with them in preference to JetStar as the general rule of thumb is that if you need to get...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Aug 2018, 20:55
Replies: 64
Views: 19,130
Posted By James 1077

Except the only reason that you can write off a...

Except the only reason that you can write off a deferred tax asset is if Management do not believe that they will have sufficient future taxable profits to utilise the tax asset. So, no matter how...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Jul 2018, 21:06
Replies: 23
Views: 3,772
Posted By James 1077

Except for when you get shouted at for taking...

Except for when you get shouted at for taking shoes and belts off as it causes congestion at the other side of the scanner.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Jul 2018, 01:18
Replies: 23
Views: 3,772
Posted By James 1077

Most places I travel to say "remove large...

Most places I travel to say "remove large electronic devices". iPads and kindles are fine to stay in the bag, provided that you only have one of them (more than one and you can't see it properly on...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
31st May 2018, 22:09
Replies: 23
Views: 9,787
Posted By James 1077

I have an emotional support wife and two kids....

I have an emotional support wife and two kids. Can I get them seats on the plane beside me for free too?
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
3rd May 2018, 04:01
Replies: 12
Views: 2,103
Posted By James 1077

Pack a swim suit and spend the time out in the...

Pack a swim suit and spend the time out in the sunshine by the pool with drinks from the bar.

Far more enjoyable than being holed up in a lounge!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Oct 2017, 01:21
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,002,361
Posted By James 1077

It is more to do with overseas ports; if Monarch...

It is more to do with overseas ports; if Monarch owe landing fees, eurocontrol fees, fuel bills etc and one of their planes lands in their creditor's country then there is no way that it will be...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st May 2017, 21:43
Replies: 51
Views: 16,695
Posted By James 1077

Have you flown Qantas long-haul down the back...

Have you flown Qantas long-haul down the back recently? I did it a couple of years ago; hours in an old and cramped 747 with an entertainment system that didn't work and a crew that didn't care.
...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Apr 2017, 05:44
Replies: 48
Views: 11,791
Posted By James 1077

Last time I flew domestic in the US, I incurred...

Last time I flew domestic in the US, I incurred the wrath of my wife by paying $1000 extra and flying an additional 8 hours in order to avoid United. Whilst the flight with AA was pretty terrible, I...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
1st Nov 2015, 22:11
Replies: 18
Views: 4,010
Posted By James 1077

Fly across the Tasman on Virgin Australia and...

Fly across the Tasman on Virgin Australia and this is precisely what they do. They have on-board wifi media server that is accessible through an iOS / Android app.

Bring your own device, launch...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Sep 2015, 00:27
Replies: 17
Views: 8,613
Posted By James 1077

I do this - but mostly because after hours of...

I do this - but mostly because after hours of sitting down in a tiny space with my knees constantly being knocked every time the person in front fidgets slightly the opportunity to simply stand still...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Jul 2014, 23:00
Replies: 48
Views: 17,991
Posted By James 1077

It depends on the costs; EK will fly over Iran as...

It depends on the costs; EK will fly over Iran as it doesn't cost them a huge amount to do so. But if QF were to overfly Iran then they would be guilty of breaching sanctions and so would be liable...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
3rd Feb 2014, 02:29
Replies: 85
Views: 14,038
Posted By James 1077

Surely the best option is to have simple...

Surely the best option is to have simple microwavable food available. If you are hungry and want to eat then you pop up to a servery, take something out of the fridge, stick it in the microwave for...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Feb 2014, 19:29
Replies: 85
Views: 14,038
Posted By James 1077

Please expand on this! I can't remember the last...

Please expand on this! I can't remember the last time that I had a "surprisingly good meal" on an aircraft.

The only reason, as far as I can tell, for the dinner service is to interrupt your...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Nov 2013, 18:38
Replies: 22
Views: 4,244
Posted By James 1077

For me it depends on the savings and the other...

For me it depends on the savings and the other advantages. We're flying AKL to Orlando at Christmas this year. Choices are basically Air NZ to US West Coast and then United to Orlando - or Qantas via...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Nov 2013, 00:53
Replies: 48
Views: 8,302
Posted By James 1077

Funnily enough GIFY = Google Is Your Friend

Funnily enough GIFY = Google Is Your Friend
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Oct 2013, 04:12
Replies: 48
Views: 8,302
Posted By James 1077

But it was Air Canada that changed the flight...

But it was Air Canada that changed the flight originally - which meant that the earlier flight becomes a viable option, having not been pre-change.

It would therefore seem like good business sense...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Sep 2013, 05:23
Replies: 12
Views: 4,237
Posted By James 1077

If it diverts to Auckland then would be good to...

If it diverts to Auckland then would be good to be allowed off. We're flying AKL to Orlando via Sydney and Dallas at Christmas and coming back via Brisbane (anything to avoid long US domestic flights...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th May 2013, 00:30
Replies: 5
Views: 1,585
Posted By James 1077

Nobody hurt. Two rescued from helicopter in...

Nobody hurt.

Two rescued from helicopter in water - National - NZ Herald News (http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10882050)
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