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Forum: Rumours & News
21st Jul 2022, 21:03
Replies: 39
Views: 11,357
Posted By Doors To Manuel

Stranger than fiction?

Funnily enough I read a thriller fiction a couple of years back which included this very thing on a 777. If you like a bit of aeronautical action look for 'Taken Flight' on Amazon. A page turner!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Sep 2021, 20:03
Replies: 88
Views: 28,924
Posted By Doors To Manuel

It's a reflection of the times

Partly it's a reflection of the times. As well as having a life I run a very different website with a focus on the airline community, and my web traffic there is 80% down on what it was back in 2019....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Sep 2021, 11:55
Replies: 1,751
Views: 607,113
Posted By Doors To Manuel

British Airways Gatwick future

https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/19600451.british-airways-scraps-plans-gatwick-subsidiary-union-talks-collapse/?ref=rss
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Jul 2021, 21:41
Replies: 19
Views: 5,099
Posted By Doors To Manuel

A few historical musings....

In the 70s this was often done . LHR-LAX-PHX on TWA was cheaper than LHR-LAX, so many pax bought the longer journey and then just hopped of at LAX.
Then there was even something known as a...
Forum: Questions
11th Jun 2021, 21:10
Replies: 5
Views: 3,383
Posted By Doors To Manuel

I simply mean that it is the 'opinion' that is...

I simply mean that it is the 'opinion' that is hard to refute.
If you read the article the data is all there to support his opinion.
Forum: Questions
11th Jun 2021, 20:51
Replies: 5
Views: 3,383
Posted By Doors To Manuel

Boom boom! Has the time come?

HAS THE TIME COME FOR A RETURN TO SUPERSONIC TRAVEL?

A long read, but well worth it, from someone who really knows his stuff. An opinion, stuffed with facts and data that make it hard to refute.
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Feb 2021, 21:34
Replies: 43
Views: 15,629
Posted By Doors To Manuel

It beggars belief that the WHO and all the other...

It beggars belief that the WHO and all the other govt bodies across the world are urging us all to get vaccinated, and then turning round and saying 'ha ha, but there is no proof that this actually...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Feb 2021, 16:35
Replies: 33
Views: 7,282
Posted By Doors To Manuel

Maybe it is all children on this post, but those...

Maybe it is all children on this post, but those who might remember the late 70s would recall theperfectly legal transatlantic standby tickets. It was a reaction by the legacy carriers (at the time...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2021, 21:03
Replies: 449
Views: 129,275
Posted By Doors To Manuel

Part of this is true!

For a while I worked in the Civil Service (pre-privatised BT). I went in as an H.E.O (Higher Executvive Officer) and had several E.Os (Executive Officers) reporting to me.
Over on the more techy...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Dec 2020, 20:55
Replies: 94
Views: 43,879
Posted By Doors To Manuel

Slower than the speed of sound....

It's all true. (written some time ago)I want to tell you now about a time I did have a bad experience. Potentially a very bad experience. But the truth is that without the use of alcohol or strong...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Dec 2020, 16:26
Replies: 0
Views: 1,580
Posted By Doors To Manuel

How's it going in your region?

Frankly, I'm surprised it's 'only' this level. How goes it elsewhere?

"In mid-October, 22 US carriers employed 368,162 full-time staff, down 9% from 404,869 in the middle of September, the US...
Forum: Middle East
6th Dec 2020, 19:28
Replies: 30
Views: 23,454
Posted By Doors To Manuel

Just remember two rules. 1. Trust no one. ...

Just remember two rules.
1. Trust no one.
Never be foolish enough to think that YOU can change things, so be very careful who you talk to, especially in company housing or on the phone.

2. Have...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Nov 2020, 20:41
Replies: 54
Views: 19,118
Posted By Doors To Manuel

The secrets of Comet and Speedbird

I used to pace these buildings and always reckoned that the indoor journey from Comet House through Speedbird House and to the end of TBC (Reservations, Customer Relations and multi-storey) all on, I...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Nov 2020, 16:38
Replies: 10,020
Views: 863,808
Posted By Doors To Manuel

Years later, Health and Safety decreed the game...

Years later, Health and Safety decreed the game should be called Conkers and played differently.
But it those days it was known as - horse chest in the nuts.
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Jul 2020, 20:42
Replies: 25
Views: 16,814
Posted By Doors To Manuel

Load factors, take a peek if you like..

If you want to take a peek at forecasts of unsold seats for tomorrow's flights you can now use the new free Visitor membership at www.iddeals.com which will show you their real-time forecasts for...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Jul 2020, 21:33
Replies: 57
Views: 16,883
Posted By Doors To Manuel

I have been using video conferencing for meetings...

I have been using video conferencing for meetings for almost 30 years......and that's working for an airline! Remember, Napoleon had thoughts of digging a channel tunnel in the early 1800s.. Yep,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Jul 2020, 21:18
Replies: 2,093
Views: 1,854,898
Posted By Doors To Manuel

This guy, Robert Boyle, former IAG director of...

This guy, Robert Boyle, former IAG director of strategy has got his head screwed on and is publishing some sensible factual stuff on his blog.
If you pop over here you will find it...
Forum: African Aviation
14th Jul 2020, 19:23
Replies: 0
Views: 1,284
Posted By Doors To Manuel

SAA - European CEO appointed

Could be wrong, but I make this No.12 in ten years. Let's see of a European can steady the ship.
https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/new-saa-south-african-airways-ceo-phillip-saunders/
Forum: Military Aviation
6th May 2020, 21:22
Replies: 208
Views: 48,003
Posted By Doors To Manuel

Last time I wandered round shopping malls in...

Last time I wandered round shopping malls in several major cities in China the one thing that struck me about the cinemas was the almost complete absence of Western films. Just like Bollywood...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Apr 2020, 17:13
Replies: 2,093
Views: 1,854,898
Posted By Doors To Manuel

I kept my head down through at least two waves of...

I kept my head down through at least two waves of redundancies in the 90s, and finally went after 9/11 with a pretty generous package that included an enhanced 4 weeks per year, uncapped, plus all...
Forum: Questions
10th Apr 2020, 13:16
Replies: 5
Views: 1,089
Posted By Doors To Manuel

Thanks.More detail than I need for the average...

Thanks.More detail than I need for the average lay reader, but useful.
Forum: Questions
9th Apr 2020, 08:25
Replies: 5
Views: 1,089
Posted By Doors To Manuel

Thanks so much. I'll put you down for a comp copy...

Thanks so much. I'll put you down for a comp copy of the book. Don't hold your breath, it took me three years to write the first one, and so far with this one I am only at Chapter 3!
best,
DTM
Forum: Questions
7th Apr 2020, 08:13
Replies: 5
Views: 1,089
Posted By Doors To Manuel

Novel question

I am embarking on writing my second airline thriller novel and as I am not a pilot I have these two questions of detail, the answers to which will add authenticity to the story.

a) By what means...
Forum: Middle East
22nd Mar 2020, 22:11
Replies: 31
Views: 30,069
Posted By Doors To Manuel

I think the pattern is fairly obvious. Where have...

I think the pattern is fairly obvious. Where have they over-expanded too much, too soon and are losing money due to lack of demand prior to the crisis.
Simples!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Mar 2020, 21:14
Replies: 12
Views: 2,833
Posted By Doors To Manuel

Smile Someone had to write a thriller about it.......

Looking for something else to read during quieter times?
After a career in 3 airlines and musing on the 'whatever might have happened to MH370?' I wrote this thriller about a B777 heading for...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th Aug 2019, 22:59
Replies: 109
Views: 129,157
Posted By Doors To Manuel

Pretty clear who is calling the shots here....

“We do not condone any activities that jeopardize the stability of Hong Kong,”
In other words we will do what we are told. Oh dear. :=
Forum: Tech Log
26th Mar 2019, 13:38
Replies: 4
Views: 1,972
Posted By Doors To Manuel

Thanks, I will check that out. It is amazing how...

Thanks, I will check that out. It is amazing how many resources are available that I have already incorporated in the narrative bu don't want to overload with tech details.
Forum: Tech Log
21st Mar 2019, 17:17
Replies: 4
Views: 1,972
Posted By Doors To Manuel

Thanks to those who have responded. I think I...

Thanks to those who have responded. I think I have enough now to ensure the narrative is plausible enough so that the general reader will suspend disbelief and go with the flow of the story. After...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Mar 2019, 17:06
Replies: 4
Views: 1,972
Posted By Doors To Manuel

After two years in the writing I am close to...

After two years in the writing I am close to final draft of my debut mystery thriller novel which I plan to publish on Amazon Kindle. 'Shadows from the Sky' is the story of an aircraft (B777) that...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Jul 2016, 22:23
Replies: 41
Views: 30,695
Posted By Doors To Manuel

Good live feed coming from Al Jazeera Live...

Good live feed coming from Al Jazeera Live Stream HD - Al Jazeera English (http://www.aljazeera.com/watch_now/)
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Mar 2016, 11:08
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,785,304
Posted By Doors To Manuel

I wish the press would stop headlining with the...

I wish the press would stop headlining with the adjective 'low cost' to describe flydubai, and to promote the subtext that all LCCs cut corners and compromise safety.

Anyone who has met the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
3rd May 2014, 10:36
Replies: 28
Views: 4,956
Posted By Doors To Manuel

pricing impact on our non rev journeys

Very interesting thread, guys with inputs from people who clearly understand the science of revenue management at a network airline.

Remember all this wisdom next time you are checking...
Forum: Middle East
22nd Oct 2013, 20:34
Replies: 18
Views: 9,804
Posted By Doors To Manuel

EK loads check

And for a reasonable approximation of loads on EK, or any other major, try idDeals dot com. Small fee required but can be worth it if you do several trips a year. Always best to check with the...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Jul 2013, 21:40
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,207,372
Posted By Doors To Manuel

Absolutely appalling PR approach. 2hrs plus have...

Absolutely appalling PR approach. 2hrs plus have gone by and nothing on any of their websites which are all still 'business as usual'.

Most major carriers have plans to but up a holding page...
Forum: North America
24th Dec 2011, 17:11
Replies: 6
Views: 4,779
Posted By Doors To Manuel

ID ticket prices

Many airlines subscribe to what is known as the ZED fares agreement for interline staff travel. Ticket prices are fixed according to distance bands, and then can be 'low' 'medium' or 'high'. For...
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