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Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
16th Feb 2020, 22:16
Replies: 10
Views: 1,415
Posted By SLFAussie

This just-published article is a bit tangential...

This just-published article is a bit tangential to the original question, but might allow a decision on which airline to choose:...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Mar 2019, 01:58
Replies: 16
Views: 2,757
Posted By SLFAussie

Living between Melbourne and London I've used...

Living between Melbourne and London I've used Qantas for intercontinental flights many times. I've also flown from Melbourne to New York via Los Angeles once a few years ago. Qantas is as...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Nov 2018, 20:13
Replies: 83
Views: 19,932
Posted By SLFAussie

I've just had to go through a process of...

I've just had to go through a process of explaining to colleagues how to position equipment so that wheelchair users can retain their independence, which, along with dignity is lost when people...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Oct 2018, 05:46
Replies: 3
Views: 801
Posted By SLFAussie

Agreed, there's nothing interesting to see near...

Agreed, there's nothing interesting to see near the airport, there are three chain hotels there - Park Royal / Holiday Inn / Ibis.

If you choose to travel by public transport (tram + airport bus)...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th Jul 2018, 00:47
Replies: 5
Views: 1,222
Posted By SLFAussie

I have booked a ticket with a code-sharing...

I have booked a ticket with a code-sharing airline in preference to the operating airline, which saved me about AUD200 (about 10%). Same flights, days, baggage, meals, etc. However, I wasn't able to...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Oct 2017, 11:09
Replies: 24
Views: 4,439
Posted By SLFAussie

I have lived in Islington, so happen to know that...

I have lived in Islington, so happen to know that Regulation is not at all aviation related! Their equipment is not intended to simulate aircraft emergencies, although safe words may be required....
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Oct 2017, 01:44
Replies: 24
Views: 4,439
Posted By SLFAussie

In all of my flying I've never been in turbulence...

In all of my flying I've never been in turbulence that's really required seat belts, though I've often been on flights where the seat belt signs have been on just in case and all of that's a good...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Feb 2017, 04:24
Replies: 445
Views: 116,956
Posted By SLFAussie

The laws of (civil) marriage essentially allows...

The laws of (civil) marriage essentially allows two consenting adults who are not already family members (that is, not related by blood) the voluntary ability to say that they are next of kin and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Feb 2017, 23:00
Replies: 445
Views: 116,956
Posted By SLFAussie

What it all means

What does the acronym LGBTIQ mean?

Lesbian (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lesbian)
Gay (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gay)
Bisexual (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bisexuality)
Trans*...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
10th Nov 2016, 21:28
Replies: 11
Views: 3,939
Posted By SLFAussie

I've flown upstairs and downstairs on the A380...

I've flown upstairs and downstairs on the A380 (MEL / LAX / DXB / LHR). Last time was downstairs in about row 72 and I noticed the thwack as we hit the runway. I thought it must have been an...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Jun 2015, 08:05
Replies: 9
Views: 1,563
Posted By SLFAussie

To expand on my previous post (which took an hour...

To expand on my previous post (which took an hour to write because of interruptions!) - the automatic conversion to PDF gave quite acceptable print quality where the source document was good quality....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Jun 2015, 07:56
Replies: 9
Views: 1,563
Posted By SLFAussie

Do it yourself?

I've been going through the process of converting (non aviation) texts into electronic format recently, and it's not especially difficult, but is time consuming.


I bought an inexpensive ($99)...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Feb 2015, 10:10
Replies: 44
Views: 12,480
Posted By SLFAussie

I've travelled on Ryanair a few times before...

I've travelled on Ryanair a few times before their 'charm offensive', so my experience is with the 'charmless' version.

Print out your boarding passes before you leave for the airport - the fees...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Aug 2014, 00:45
Replies: 23
Views: 4,956
Posted By SLFAussie

380 beats 747 for me

I had my first trip on an A380 a month ago on a MEL-LAX-JFK trip in Wagyu class (premium economy ;) ). Transferred in LAX from an A380 to a connecting 747 and the difference was stark. Same airline...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Feb 2014, 05:23
Replies: 2
Views: 3,192
Posted By SLFAussie

The runway was stationary? Hadn't the runway been...

The runway was stationary? Hadn't the runway been activated so that it was moving? Is this an ATC error or a pilot error?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Dec 2013, 06:13
Replies: 7
Views: 5,935
Posted By SLFAussie

The one I was issued with came with a PIN of...

The one I was issued with came with a PIN of 0000. Call centre people were bemused when I said that there was no way that I would use a card with that PIN. I was subsequently sent a new one with a...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Nov 2012, 02:30
Replies: 12
Views: 1,850
Posted By SLFAussie

Peter Jackson is the one who puts on the ring and...

Peter Jackson is the one who puts on the ring and vanishes.

And single pilot operation from the right hand seat would be normal since the pilot is clearly a wizard and would be able to control...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
13th Oct 2012, 01:59
Replies: 23
Views: 4,330
Posted By SLFAussie

After regularly travelling between Australia and...

After regularly travelling between Australia and the UK, I use Sennheiser CX 300-II ear-canal phones (about £45) to great effect, they work like ear plugs, but let your choice of noise through. No...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Jun 2012, 21:56
Replies: 14
Views: 1,650
Posted By SLFAussie

As much as I dislike Heathrow, you are probably...

As much as I dislike Heathrow, you are probably better off flying from there. At best your flying time to Brisbane is going to be 23hours, with at least one stop. Every stop you add will adds three...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Mar 2012, 22:04
Replies: 79
Views: 13,511
Posted By SLFAussie

How another airline does it

I'm guessing that people posting in this forum haven't seen Ryanair's ruthless efficiency with cabin bags. With the advent of internet check in, gate staff at Ryanair look at each bag and if it looks...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Jan 2012, 01:32
Replies: 27
Views: 6,995
Posted By SLFAussie

Some of the dunnies in the aircraft were...

Some of the dunnies in the aircraft were unserviceable, so there were longer than normal queues for the loos which was given as one reason why people were still moving about the cabin.

If the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Oct 2011, 09:53
Replies: 55
Views: 13,053
Posted By SLFAussie

No offence taken, bandit. The information is...

No offence taken, bandit. The information is mostly sourced from the Aviation Herald website. One from The Age online and the 1999 runway overrun from Wikipedia. The list includes flights involved in...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Oct 2011, 07:03
Replies: 55
Views: 13,053
Posted By SLFAussie

Qantas incidents

Not that I'm counting. But I'm wishing that I hadn't booked Qantas six months ago for a London-Melbourne flight next week.



Date Flght Dep Arr Reg Type Fault

16/10/2011 QF002...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Aug 2011, 19:05
Replies: 60
Views: 18,629
Posted By SLFAussie

Because it was the first plane that I flew on as...

Because it was the first plane that I flew on as a boy. My godmother flew for Ansett as one of Reg's "Old Boilers". She made sure that I was invited to the cockpit. How much fun could an eight year...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Aug 2011, 06:31
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,829
Posted By SLFAussie

As one of our most valued customers...

I got this drivel in my inbox today:

As one of our most valued customers, I want to share with you our commitment to building a stronger Qantas. A Qantas that will be better for you.
Since...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
9th Feb 2011, 21:10
Replies: 58
Views: 10,833
Posted By SLFAussie

Ok, so the bag has to be airtight so that residue...

Ok, so the bag has to be airtight so that residue gas due to contraband explosives can be detected. Surely this means that the current liquid limit is too high because the 100ml containers inside...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Jan 2011, 06:52
Replies: 58
Views: 10,833
Posted By SLFAussie

While travelling through Stansted airport on the...

While travelling through Stansted airport on the 25th of December free plastic zip-lock bags were not available and a note on the desk of Security person checking boarding passes informed personnel...
Forum: Cabin Crew
6th May 2010, 16:51
Replies: 24
Views: 3,648
Posted By SLFAussie

I'll bet this gets people watching the safety...

I'll bet this gets people watching the safety video:

YouTube - Bare essentials of safety from Air New Zealand (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-Mq9HAE62Y)
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Mar 2010, 14:28
Replies: 2,265
Views: 353,789
Posted By SLFAussie

Over in the BA CC thread this letter to the...

Over in the BA CC thread this letter to the editor of the Guardian has been posted:

British Airways strike letter: 'Macho Walsh wants to break the union' | Business | guardian.co.uk...
Forum: Cabin Crew
27th Feb 2010, 04:38
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,058,417
Posted By SLFAussie

Using the search facility at Vereinigung Cockpit...

Using the search facility at Vereinigung Cockpit e.V. :Home (http://www.vcockpit.de/) and the search terms British Airways Handwerg or the search terms BA Handwerg

Results:
Suche nach "british"...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Dec 2009, 11:38
Replies: 94
Views: 12,167
Posted By SLFAussie

When listening to p.a. announcements from the...

When listening to p.a. announcements from the flight deck, I get a tremendous sense of security hearing an Australian voice. I also prefer laid-back Australian service, rather than the formal service...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
10th Jul 2009, 09:24
Replies: 20
Views: 2,119
Posted By SLFAussie

If immigration aren’t treating the majority of...

If immigration aren’t treating the majority of people passing through in a ‘nice’ way please change it. Immigration and customs is the first contact people have with the government of a country on...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Jul 2009, 07:27
Replies: 5
Views: 905
Posted By SLFAussie

From the Boeing website article I posted above...

From the Boeing website article I posted above (edited for brevity)

Engineering bureaucracy spiced up by marketing!:8

Incidentally, the last two numbers in a Boeing model number work...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Jul 2009, 16:59
Replies: 5
Views: 905
Posted By SLFAussie

Since I don't have anything better to do (and...

Since I don't have anything better to do (and couldn't find another PPRuNe thread that adequately covers this)

Boeing:

From: Boeing Frontiers Online...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Apr 2009, 13:24
Replies: 230
Views: 22,677
Posted By SLFAussie

Like Sunfish, I've spent time working with people...

Like Sunfish, I've spent time working with people who do this stuff.

For the most part, this one isn't a media beat-up. Those who run the media have been told about the importance of this story...
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