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Forum: Rumours & News
8th Oct 2019, 20:15
Replies: 31
Views: 16,855
Posted By DISCOKID

People are missing the point of this sort of...

People are missing the point of this sort of service. It is not a free for all chat - you have to setup who you want to chat with and they have to accept.

The biggest use is for families and...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Sep 2014, 07:29
Replies: 73
Views: 30,236
Posted By DISCOKID

(Sorry should have said 9 abreast above rather...

(Sorry should have said 9 abreast above rather than 10!)

Boeing designed the plane expecting a 2-4-2 configuration to be used in economy. I realise its the airlines choice but Boeing shouldn't...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Sep 2014, 06:43
Replies: 73
Views: 30,236
Posted By DISCOKID

787 - most uncomfortable long-haul aircraft ever?

Just returned from my first 787 economy flight across the pond with the 10 abreast seating in economy. I really can't believe how uncomfortable this aircraft is in economy.

I have never...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Feb 2014, 09:05
Replies: 68
Views: 44,327
Posted By DISCOKID

Its not you that will be sued its PPRuNE. PPRuNE...

Its not you that will be sued its PPRuNE. PPRuNE doesn't have money to fund expensive lawyers and court cases so you can understand why they comply rather than risking the future of the whole...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
14th Aug 2013, 10:54
Replies: 118
Views: 84,699
Posted By DISCOKID

One of the main reasons that so many passengers...

One of the main reasons that so many passengers survived this was down to the Asiana cabin crew who deserve much more credit for their response and heroic actions.

From accounts so far they dealt...
Forum: North America
27th Feb 2013, 12:56
Replies: 15
Views: 8,108
Posted By DISCOKID

The fact that the government will continue paying...

The fact that the government will continue paying huge grants to joke airports that have no passengers and no flights just goes to show how messed up their spending priorities are.

The FAA...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Jan 2013, 20:05
Replies: 93
Views: 18,641
Posted By DISCOKID

instead of blocking stands waiting for de-icing,...

instead of blocking stands waiting for de-icing, and then also having to de-ice planes more than once that still hand't moved, why doesn't BAA just de-ice planes on a taxiway once they are on the way...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Nov 2012, 09:20
Replies: 46
Views: 17,075
Posted By DISCOKID

The local shopkeepers make a small fortune...

The local shopkeepers make a small fortune looking after your phones for you while you're in the embassy...

Embassy ban on mobile phones brings £1,000 a day windfall to local chemist - News -...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Nov 2011, 14:12
Replies: 48
Views: 19,780
Posted By DISCOKID

Pilot locked in toilet causes accidental terror scare

At least the helpful passenger didn't get arrested or taken down by an air marshall :)


Pilot locked in lavatory causes unnecessary terror scare - NYPOST.com...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Dec 2010, 11:39
Replies: 66
Views: 32,668
Posted By DISCOKID

Having made hundreds of flights with multiple...

Having made hundreds of flights with multiple carriers over the past few years I have to say it has always been the Ryanair cabin crews that have impressed me most with their attention to detail and...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Dec 2010, 10:04
Replies: 63
Views: 25,376
Posted By DISCOKID

Yes but other many airports are coping fine with...

Yes but other many airports are coping fine with just as much snow, if not more.

Stockholm airport clears snow and reopens within 6-10 minutes.

If Heathrow wants to be one of the leading...
Forum: Cabin Crew
30th Mar 2010, 11:31
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,015,927
Posted By DISCOKID

BASSA and Unite really need to stop coming out...

BASSA and Unite really need to stop coming out with made up stories - they are making themselves look more and more ridiculous to the public.

The latest today is Unite claiming that BA has being...
Forum: Cabin Crew
21st Feb 2010, 18:00
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,060,194
Posted By DISCOKID

but will people who vote for the strike actually...

but will people who vote for the strike actually follow through on the day - particularly if they will lose their staff travel priveleges as a result?

i can see the vote being positive just to...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Jan 2010, 11:37
Replies: 27
Views: 5,829
Posted By DISCOKID

well given some spanish controllers are earning...

well given some spanish controllers are earning 800k a year I'm suprised there isn't a stampede of people applying for jobs over there.

Outrage in Spain over soaring air traffic...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Jan 2010, 09:44
Replies: 85
Views: 31,587
Posted By DISCOKID

Having CFR right there doesn't necessarily mean...

Having CFR right there doesn't necessarily mean any fire will stay under control so I'm also amazed at any criticism of the pilot for getting people off quickly.

The manchester disaster in 85...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Apr 2009, 21:33
Replies: 143
Views: 36,575
Posted By DISCOKID

As a passenger I frequently fly from many UK...

As a passenger I frequently fly from many UK aiports and don't experience any issues at security. I am fully aware of what the rules are, make sure I comply and get through security in a pleasant...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Jun 2008, 22:18
Replies: 21
Views: 3,474
Posted By DISCOKID

what all these posters constantly slagging off...

what all these posters constantly slagging off ryanair seem to forget is the reason that ryanair is now the worlds biggest international airline is due to the fact that its customers love their low...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
17th Apr 2008, 17:50
Replies: 10
Views: 2,196
Posted By DISCOKID

see ...

see

http://akin.blog-city.com/boycott_british_airways.htm
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Apr 2008, 09:42
Replies: 131
Views: 30,177
Posted By DISCOKID

perhaps BALPA should countersue BA for the threat...

perhaps BALPA should countersue BA for the threat to the future of its pilot's reputation and employment as a result of BA's continued complete incompetence in managing terminal 5.

simple flight...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Apr 2008, 10:29
Replies: 1,172
Views: 265,452
Posted By DISCOKID

BAengineering confessed in an earlier post that...

BAengineering confessed in an earlier post that he doesn't work for BA and BA stands for "big aircraft" so stop taking his bait - he doesn't work for BA.

BMIengineering is probably a more...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Mar 2008, 19:53
Replies: 72
Views: 14,136
Posted By DISCOKID

My understanding is that U.S. sky marshalls...

My understanding is that U.S. sky marshalls operate with special low velocity weapons less likely to blow a hole in the fuselage.

My last AA flight to new york had 2 sky marshalls - when you land...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Mar 2008, 17:58
Replies: 504
Views: 249,903
Posted By DISCOKID

anyone know why EVERY post on this thread with a...

anyone know why EVERY post on this thread with a video link has now been removed?

cant understand on what basis LH would have been able to have the videos of this event pulled from youtube and...
Forum: Cabin Crew
28th Feb 2008, 21:15
Replies: 19
Views: 2,908
Posted By DISCOKID

well done ryannair! that will teach him to pay...

well done ryannair! that will teach him to pay attention to the safety demonstrations in future. i'd like to see him try and sue and very much doubt he will - probably just a ploy to help get...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Jan 2008, 10:13
Replies: 949
Views: 426,162
Posted By DISCOKID

today's guardian today is quoting the following...

today's guardian today is quoting the following 'facts' from an unnamed source on the investigation...

- engine pressure ratio gauge had failed
- APU was deployed
- Thrust levers were on maximum...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Apr 2007, 22:16
Replies: 41
Views: 9,405
Posted By DISCOKID

a british company has already invented such a...

a british company has already invented such a remote controlled motor .... Delta has taken a stake in the company and will soon be conducting trials
more here......
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Apr 2007, 10:03
Replies: 262
Views: 94,556
Posted By DISCOKID

Instead of complaining on here about the...

Instead of complaining on here about the journalist fabricating elements of the story I suggest we email the guy himself to let him know what we think of his behaviour - his address is at the bottom...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Nov 2006, 09:17
Replies: 90
Views: 26,138
Posted By DISCOKID

heres the report on the 777 software failure...

heres the report on the 777 software failure incident...

http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2005/AAIR/aair200503722.aspx
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Sep 2006, 20:29
Replies: 601
Views: 346,403
Posted By DISCOKID

CNN are also covering the outdated charts... ...

CNN are also covering the outdated charts...
http://us.cnn.com/2006/US/09/12/comair.crash.ap/index.html
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Aug 2006, 22:14
Replies: 1,031
Views: 244,444
Posted By DISCOKID

Well the no hand luggage is a fabulous idea -...

Well the no hand luggage is a fabulous idea - once people get the message security will speed up significantly and not only that loading of planes will be much quicker too - no more waiting while...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Jul 2006, 10:27
Replies: 41
Views: 7,034
Posted By DISCOKID

of course they should reintroduce exit checks -...

of course they should reintroduce exit checks - most other countries do this.

at the moment someone can come here on a tourist or student visa, overstay their visa for 3 years, go back home for...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Mar 2006, 21:33
Replies: 1,379
Views: 286,575
Posted By DISCOKID

scotsflyingboy: having worked at tesco in the...

scotsflyingboy: having worked at tesco in the past I can guarantee you would soon be wishing you could spend you last 5 working years at BA instead.

most people at 55 who retire these days are...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th Jan 2006, 22:09
Replies: 36
Views: 7,645
Posted By DISCOKID

Re: Ryanair slated on ITV

I've flown ryanair and BA weekly on the same route over the past year to Montpellier.

Frankly Ryanair generally do provide an excellent service hence why I was more than happy to fly with them. ...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Dec 2005, 11:55
Replies: 153
Views: 27,795
Posted By DISCOKID

you could then be arrested and prosecuted for...

you could then be arrested and prosecuted for trespassing on the railway which is a criminal offence!
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Dec 2005, 21:55
Replies: 153
Views: 27,795
Posted By DISCOKID

Doesn't the fact that the ANO now has a section...

Doesn't the fact that the ANO now has a section saying that "every person in an aircraft shall obey all lawful commands which the commander may give for the purpose of securing.....
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Nov 2005, 19:28
Replies: 23
Views: 5,398
Posted By DISCOKID

As SLF I would rather the pilot make a decision...

As SLF I would rather the pilot make a decision himself based on his professional opinion and experience.

I would not want to be delayed 10 hours for something where the pilot (probably in...
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