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Forum: Rumours & News
28th Nov 2001, 00:08
Replies: 20
Views: 1,767
Posted By Epsom Hold 2

Post Many US airlines used to collect fares inflight,...

Many US airlines used to collect fares inflight, certainly on the east coast (BOS-LGA-DCA) shuttle but others too.

Ryanair have said they will be able to routinely offer free seats and make a...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Nov 2001, 22:21
Replies: 88
Views: 12,744
Posted By Epsom Hold 2

Post "Shame on Guv" - WHY? Everything he's posted has...

"Shame on Guv" - WHY? Everything he's posted has been informative and respectful. Why does every thread have to degenerate because a small group insist on hijacking the topic and accuse Guv of god...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Nov 2001, 05:22
Replies: 12
Views: 1,037
Posted By Epsom Hold 2

Post Two points: the consolidation of the biz we are...

Two points: the consolidation of the biz we are seeing now was inevitable, especially in Europe. Sabena's downfall started long before Sept 11th, more like 1959 - the last time they actually made a...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Nov 2001, 05:41
Replies: 14
Views: 993
Posted By Epsom Hold 2

Post I don't think it changed the world, a very old...

I don't think it changed the world, a very old plane had an electrical fault. A very sad event to be sure but not an unprecedented one.

Cover-up my arse. It's hard enough to keep a secret between...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Nov 2001, 05:19
Replies: 99
Views: 6,586
Posted By Epsom Hold 2

Red face Go MOR; tolipanebas go around.

Go MOR; tolipanebas go around.
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Nov 2001, 22:59
Replies: 12
Views: 1,030
Posted By Epsom Hold 2

Red face There is no better way to lose your shirt in the...

There is no better way to lose your shirt in the airline business than an all-J/F operation. It has simply never worked (with the possible exception of Midex but they are a glorified bizjet operation...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Nov 2001, 22:50
Replies: 47
Views: 5,738
Posted By Epsom Hold 2

Post How ridiculous. Making Bin Laden a martyr WILL...

How ridiculous. Making Bin Laden a martyr WILL create many more like him, it is a widely-expressed view and one I happen to believe true (although he should be found and held accountable). Doesn't...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
22nd Nov 2001, 22:50
Replies: 55
Views: 2,120
Posted By Epsom Hold 2

Post How ridiculous. Making Bin Laden a martyr WILL...

How ridiculous. Making Bin Laden a martyr WILL create many more like him, it is a widely-expressed view and one I happen to believe true (although he should be found and held accountable). Doesn't...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Nov 2001, 17:56
Replies: 29
Views: 3,346
Posted By Epsom Hold 2

Post The AF A320 that crashed at Habshiem was flown...

The AF A320 that crashed at Habshiem was flown just above stall speed along the crowd line at 30 ft with a low power setting. The trees at the end were more like 70 ft. The computers worked...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Nov 2001, 03:32
Replies: 2
Views: 670
Posted By Epsom Hold 2

Post I am stunned. I assumed this was done years ago....

I am stunned. I assumed this was done years ago. I have several non-aviation-minded friends who have expressed fear about flying in a 737 because of the rudder. I have always told them: "Don't worry,...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Nov 2001, 03:32
Replies: 1
Views: 530
Posted By Epsom Hold 2

Post I am stunned. I assumed this was done years ago....

I am stunned. I assumed this was done years ago. I have several non-aviation-minded friends who have expressed fear about flying in a 737 because of the rudder. I have always told them: "Don't worry,...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Nov 2001, 02:54
Replies: 29
Views: 3,346
Posted By Epsom Hold 2

Red face If you want a more experienced pilot on the news,...

If you want a more experienced pilot on the news, try Eric Moody (who was the BA captain who landed the 747 at Jakarta after losing all four engines in volcanic ash). After the SQ crash in Tai'pei...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Nov 2001, 15:20
Replies: 18
Views: 654
Posted By Epsom Hold 2

Talking And without wishing to labour the point, "airline...

And without wishing to labour the point, "airline food" as an oxymoron reminds me that Boeing pilots in Seattle refer to the cafeteria as the "food simulator".
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Nov 2001, 15:17
Replies: 18
Views: 654
Posted By Epsom Hold 2

Talking Don't forget "socialist worker". While we're...

Don't forget "socialist worker".

While we're on the subject: "Pretentious, moi?" "I would never exaggerate in a million years" and "I would never be patronising, I assume you know the meaning of...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Nov 2001, 01:01
Replies: 55
Views: 11,889
Posted By Epsom Hold 2

Red face Some contributors seem to even consider 'pax' to...

Some contributors seem to even consider 'pax' to be derogatory. In that case, is 'wx' insulting to gods and/or meterologists?

Nothing wrong with 'SLF' btw. It's pretty funny when you think about...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Nov 2001, 06:31
Replies: 21
Views: 1,909
Posted By Epsom Hold 2

Question Having contributed to this one near the top, I...

Having contributed to this one near the top, I walked to the PH and while en route I thought about UA93 a little longer and while my post above says basically 'I don't think it was shot down cos I...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Nov 2001, 00:14
Replies: 68
Views: 15,861
Posted By Epsom Hold 2

Post If a pax is using the batphone before departure,...

If a pax is using the batphone before departure, can it be confiscated permanently? That would be great fun.

Know a BA captain (734) who sometimes calls his wife on the batphone from the taxiway...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Nov 2001, 00:05
Replies: 6
Views: 512
Posted By Epsom Hold 2

Question "Considering that the US airlines got government...

"Considering that the US airlines got government aid for the days after 11 Sep, isnt it fair that they must pay their suppliers?" Must say I kind of agree. If the handling agent was entitled to 100%...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Nov 2001, 23:57
Replies: 21
Views: 1,909
Posted By Epsom Hold 2

Unhappy I think if UA93 was shot down, it would have been...

I think if UA93 was shot down, it would have been announced publically. Maybe even make them look good - willing to make difficult, horrible choices. Come on, the pax were gone anyway, if the plane...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Nov 2001, 19:48
Replies: 9
Views: 699
Posted By Epsom Hold 2

Post According to my better informed friends, there is...

According to my better informed friends, there is enough oil in the ground to the point that we'll end up leaving some of it there (like with coal), having discovered a new energy source before oil...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Nov 2001, 06:35
Replies: 8
Views: 1,278
Posted By Epsom Hold 2

Exclamation Oktas8 referred to gusting wind, just read in a...

Oktas8 referred to gusting wind, just read in a 'I Learned About Flying From That' -type anthology and one incident saw the airspeed indicator on a commuter prop in extreme turbulence move from 140...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Nov 2001, 06:12
Replies: 20
Views: 2,357
Posted By Epsom Hold 2

Post Contributing nothing to the thread by saying this...

Contributing nothing to the thread by saying this but I still find it astonishing that an airline with such a solid O&D business market and strong image could end up like this. Same with Ansett, they...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Oct 2001, 15:15
Replies: 54
Views: 4,419
Posted By Epsom Hold 2

Question easy/Go/Ryan must adhere to the same regulations...

easy/Go/Ryan must adhere to the same regulations and inspections as BA/EI/BD, right? Obviously BA have a huge maintenance base with decades of experience and black boxes on the aircraft that monitor...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Oct 2001, 06:47
Replies: 54
Views: 4,419
Posted By Epsom Hold 2

Post DD said: "Travel on Easy or Ryanair is for the...

DD said: "Travel on Easy or Ryanair is for the penny-pinching morons whose sources of income will soon be drying up." If the only thing that will save BA is a recession and their own deep pockets,...
Forum: Questions
30th Oct 2001, 17:17
Replies: 20
Views: 1,596
Posted By Epsom Hold 2

Red face JetJackal, get real. The A380 carries only 15%...

JetJackal, get real. The A380 carries only 15% more pax than the 747. Last time I checked, 747s are still flying so why not the A380? Anyway, insurance companies are making a killing, Lloyds are...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Oct 2001, 17:17
Replies: 16
Views: 691
Posted By Epsom Hold 2

Red face JetJackal, get real. The A380 carries only 15%...

JetJackal, get real. The A380 carries only 15% more pax than the 747. Last time I checked, 747s are still flying so why not the A380? Anyway, insurance companies are making a killing, Lloyds are...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Oct 2001, 05:45
Replies: 62
Views: 4,409
Posted By Epsom Hold 2

Red face I don't know what's wrong with some people. Guv...

I don't know what's wrong with some people. Guv has introduced a vital issue - the national flag carrier of Ireland is about to collapse and Guv has reprinted an article to introduce the subject with...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th Oct 2001, 05:12
Replies: 52
Views: 2,003
Posted By Epsom Hold 2

Red face Any suggestion that a passenger may be a danger...

Any suggestion that a passenger may be a danger implies that security is useless. If pax think they are not protected they should get out of the airport, not force Muslims or (for god's sake)...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Oct 2001, 05:12
Replies: 34
Views: 2,695
Posted By Epsom Hold 2

Red face Any suggestion that a passenger may be a danger...

Any suggestion that a passenger may be a danger implies that security is useless. If pax think they are not protected they should get out of the airport, not force Muslims or (for god's sake)...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Oct 2001, 04:07
Replies: 54
Views: 4,419
Posted By Epsom Hold 2

Thumbs up I agree that the overwhelming majority of posts...

I agree that the overwhelming majority of posts about low cost airlines here are negative, certainly the impression I get.

I am a huge fan of easy, Ryan and Go (charging for reading CVs...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Oct 2001, 05:44
Replies: 45
Views: 3,335
Posted By Epsom Hold 2

Post I hope easyJet get the route. They can make money...

I hope easyJet get the route. They can make money charging £35 when BA charge hundreds and make a loss. And I don't think there's much difference in service. A lot of business travellers don't even...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th Sep 2001, 15:45
Replies: 2
Views: 383
Posted By Epsom Hold 2

Red face You don't trust us anymore`

Despite delusions of grandeur and a big aviation library, I'm mere SLF. Here's an observation about a fundamental change in commerical aviation.

Until the attacks on the US, I felt I could talk to...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Sep 2001, 15:45
Replies: 0
Views: 554
Posted By Epsom Hold 2

Red face You don't trust us anymore`

Despite delusions of grandeur and a big aviation library, I'm mere SLF. Here's an observation about a fundamental change in commerical aviation.

Until the attacks on the US, I felt I could talk to...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Sep 2001, 21:54
Replies: 6
Views: 811
Posted By Epsom Hold 2

Post I guess their plans must have incorporated some...

I guess their plans must have incorporated some flexibility to allow for weather, possibly this applied to loads as well but probably just coincidence. It's a horrible way of seeing how bad the US...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
12th Sep 2001, 21:54
Replies: 9
Views: 439
Posted By Epsom Hold 2

Post I guess their plans must have incorporated some...

I guess their plans must have incorporated some flexibility to allow for weather, possibly this applied to loads as well but probably just coincidence. It's a horrible way of seeing how bad the US...
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