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Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Oct 2023, 23:27
Replies: 9
Views: 1,366
Posted By oldtora

And also Eastward .

Once I departed a Northwest 747 in Manila . Whilst in the passport queue two burly blokes in uniform faced me , and one said to the other , "That's Him" . I had presence of mind to say : "That's Me"...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Oct 2023, 20:25
Replies: 9
Views: 1,366
Posted By oldtora

Smile TLV security simply the best .

I'd like to give a thumbs-up to TLV security . They don't take their eyes off the ball . When I go through the interviews and searches , I congratulate them for a job well done .
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Sep 2023, 01:59
Replies: 44
Views: 15,799
Posted By oldtora

Thumbs up BA was very helpful for me as well . Flight from...

BA was very helpful for me as well . Flight from BKK to Delhi , with connection on Indian Airlines . A wild scrum at Indian Airlines check-in counter , and I could not get past the mob . I asked a...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Sep 2023, 00:01
Replies: 54
Views: 23,889
Posted By oldtora

Quote : "Seeing this also in the restaurant and...

Quote : "Seeing this also in the restaurant and bar business."

In a restaurant ? Was it the food ?
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Aug 2023, 21:22
Replies: 2
Views: 899
Posted By oldtora

Yes .

Yes .
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Feb 2023, 11:25
Replies: 71
Views: 31,036
Posted By oldtora

Busdriver ... I intended humour , such as how...

Busdriver ... I intended humour , such as how does one get in and out of a complicated jumpsuit ?
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Feb 2023, 01:07
Replies: 71
Views: 31,036
Posted By oldtora

If she takes the jumpsuit off , how can she again...

If she takes the jumpsuit off , how can she again put it on ?

When I again travel on BA , I must remember to ask her .
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Nov 2018, 20:46
Replies: 5
Views: 1,074
Posted By oldtora

Cool Doom is an understatement if the CPT-VIE flight...

Doom is an understatement if the CPT-VIE flight deprives her of sleep . It is irrational to zoom about for no specific purpose . It will be worse if she downs a bottle of champagne in VIE . What...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Nov 2018, 20:33
Replies: 45
Views: 29,184
Posted By oldtora

Unhappy One more of the thousands of reasons to avoid...

One more of the thousands of reasons to avoid Vegas .
Forum: North America
15th Jun 2017, 22:42
Replies: 14
Views: 3,482
Posted By oldtora

As usual , Piltdown Man and Basil are Spot On

Piltdown Man and Basil are usually Spot On , and they continue today .:D
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
9th Jul 2013, 23:56
Replies: 9
Views: 1,803
Posted By oldtora

But I drank half small plastic bottle of wine , not crushed

But I drank half a small plastic bottle of wine , and at sea level it was not crushed. Would the bottle be crushed only if it is water ? :cool:
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Jan 2010, 18:41
Replies: 22
Views: 5,454
Posted By oldtora

Sitting in my armchair, 10.5 hours to divert?

Sitting in my armchair, I note that previous poster said diversion to Malta would be 21/2 hours to divert. Let's see, 21 divided by 2 is 10.5 hours to divert. :}
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Jan 2010, 23:48
Replies: 8
Views: 985
Posted By oldtora

Open the window; stop enroute

For pax:

Open the window and see the sun and clouds. :cool:

Stop enroute and spend the night. :ok:


For c/c:

Catch a snooze in an empty f/c or b/c seat; cover yourself with...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Jul 2009, 02:07
Replies: 145
Views: 66,679
Posted By oldtora

Heavy carry-on cases are no good; Remove big overhead compartments.

The big heavy carry-on cases are no good. Post # 130 on this page tells how some idiot on the slide hit someone else in the back with a heavy case. The companies can easily stop the heavy carry-ons...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Jul 2009, 01:02
Replies: 145
Views: 66,679
Posted By oldtora

Stupid, heavy cabin bags again

Here are the stupid, heavy cabin bags again. := How many times must we remind the companies that they should NOT allow the pax to bring those stupid, heavy cabin bags onboard. The gate agents MUST...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Jun 2009, 01:01
Replies: 119
Views: 38,448
Posted By oldtora

Pilots, etc. need full pay; latte-sippers should not need pay.

I present a more logical idea. Pilots need full pay, since they do the real work of command and flying aircraft. Engineers, cc, ground staff and anyone who actually does the real safety work also...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
12th Jun 2009, 01:40
Replies: 3
Views: 623
Posted By oldtora

Independent says hummingbird pulls 9 G's

Independent newspaper on same subject says hummingbird pulls 9 G's when it pulls out of it's dive. :ok:
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
11th Jun 2009, 01:13
Replies: 3
Views: 623
Posted By oldtora

Hummingbirds 'faster than jets", per BBC

"Hummingbirds 'faster than jets" is title of article in BBC news today. Speeds of almost 400 body lengths per second. :ok:

Seems that the speed is amazing!

Seems that a small bird can...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Jun 2009, 01:20
Replies: 1
Views: 687
Posted By oldtora

Better NOT fly into a storm?

Isn't it better to NOT fly into a storm? I'm reflecting on a flight in 1977 from Tokyo to HKG, when 747 diverted to Manila to avoid typhoon. I thought that is always wise. Special C-130's fly into...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
9th May 2009, 05:51
Replies: 19
Views: 3,408
Posted By oldtora

Thank you for a very informative report

Thank you for a very informative report. BA always has a good selection of free newspapers, as you mentioned. My problem is, I always purchase two or three of my favourites before I board; usually...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Feb 2009, 23:46
Replies: 75
Views: 37,213
Posted By oldtora

Old ways were best for everyone

Old ways were best for everyone. 3 or 4 engines. 3 person flight crew. No mobile phones or huge cabin luggage in cabin. Reasonable fares and paper tickets from a real ticket office. Excellent pay...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th Jan 2009, 23:12
Replies: 15
Views: 4,848
Posted By oldtora

Why was a thorn bush in the train station? :}

Why was a thorn bush in the train station? :}
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Dec 2008, 23:14
Replies: 14
Views: 5,327
Posted By oldtora

:cool: No ice for drinks; all drinks ice melted...

:cool: No ice for drinks; all drinks ice melted in 20 seconds.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
4th Nov 2008, 22:56
Replies: 9
Views: 1,753
Posted By oldtora

Grrr Disabled man told to pay extra gbp 10 for prosthetic legs

A strange report in Daily Telegraph, 4 Nov 2008, titled "Disabled Man told to pay to take prosthetic legs on holiday". :confused: (Apologies, but I am the uninformed old one who does not know how...
Forum: Freight Dogs
31st Oct 2008, 23:34
Replies: 4
Views: 2,018
Posted By oldtora

Cheetah gets loose in cargo hold

On Halloween, a cheetah got loose in cargo hold of a Delta 757, flying from Portland, Oregon, to Atlanta, Georgia. When the cargo door was opened, the cheetah was running around. :eek:

I...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Oct 2008, 15:14
Replies: 26
Views: 2,268
Posted By oldtora

While wearing the hat, anyone see gusty wind?

While wearing the hat, anyone see consequence of a gusty wind on a walk-around? :cool:
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Oct 2008, 23:08
Replies: 26
Views: 2,268
Posted By oldtora

Radeng's anecdote is very funny

Radeng's anecdote of the pilot wearing full uniform in the Waterside canteen being asked, by one of the 1,500 managers, "Do you work for the airline? What do you do?" , is very funny.
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Aug 2008, 20:13
Replies: 2
Views: 3,167
Posted By oldtora

Better to remove 2 rows of seats and keep the life vests

Better to remove 2 rows of seats and keep the life vests. They will remove much more weight by removing 2 rows of seats, and give pax more comfortable leg room. :ok:

The life vests' weight is...
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