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Forum: Rumours & News
10th Dec 2002, 04:59
Replies: 221
Views: 41,036
Posted By GeofJ

Lomapaseo - if you have travelled all of those...

Lomapaseo - if you have travelled all of those miles and have not noticed the steady deterioration of service than you must really not have been paying attention. I have travelled on UAL, AA, US,...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Oct 2002, 01:50
Replies: 76
Views: 21,174
Posted By GeofJ

I have to say upfront that I am a big Boeing fan ...

I have to say upfront that I am a big Boeing fan for a lot of reasons but that does not mean that Airbus cannot compete with the Boeings for LLC's. I do have to point out that the comments in the...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Jun 2002, 03:15
Replies: 179
Views: 51,467
Posted By GeofJ

I think the discussion has gotten off track a bit...

I think the discussion has gotten off track a bit but as a non-pilot let me put my two cents in. Regardless of all the concerns in the posts above there is one fact that remains undisputable - the...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Apr 2002, 02:54
Replies: 12
Views: 2,985
Posted By GeofJ

Seems like a pretty grim way to check out if that...

Seems like a pretty grim way to check out if that turns out to be what it was! I would think there are much better ways to go than hacked to death by fan blades!
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Apr 2002, 02:51
Replies: 60
Views: 9,238
Posted By GeofJ

Angry Lets see - American airport security not a...

Lets see - American airport security not a laughingstock - you cant be serious. The new and improved, more highly trained, diligent etc. security personnel cannot find a knife or other blade 60% to...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
11th Apr 2002, 01:52
Replies: 12
Views: 1,842
Posted By GeofJ

I know it is off subject but when I was in the...

I know it is off subject but when I was in the Dutch West Indies rumor had it that 7 years was the longest sentence you could get no matter what and that major drug smugglers got only 2 or 3 years...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Apr 2002, 01:46
Replies: 13
Views: 1,878
Posted By GeofJ

What on earth is a tiny Carribean airline going...

What on earth is a tiny Carribean airline going to do with an A340 anyway - start high density flights from Trinidad to Tobago - Last I heard of them they were struggling to keep a few MD 80 types in...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Mar 2002, 09:08
Replies: 5
Views: 652
Posted By GeofJ

Post Scissors cause terminal evacuation

Security at American airports has gone from simply poor to truly bizarre with the latest - a janitor found a pair of scissors in the trash in a restroom in the secure area of Bradley International in...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Mar 2002, 09:28
Replies: 15
Views: 1,114
Posted By GeofJ

Post Ah yes Capt Horatio Slappy - another call for...

Ah yes Capt Horatio Slappy - another call for blind acceptance in the name of respect for the dead, patriotism, national security - fill in the blank. Just as the American AG Ashcroft stated that...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Mar 2002, 09:23
Replies: 7
Views: 776
Posted By GeofJ

Post Rocket science it is not - this also happened in...

Rocket science it is not - this also happened in Seattle a month or so ago when a Nat'l Guard type asked if the metal detector should be plugged in. This is so basic it is inconceivable that it can...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Feb 2002, 10:12
Replies: 21
Views: 1,889
Posted By GeofJ

Angry Heres another question to go with Paper Tiger's...

Heres another question to go with Paper Tiger's list

Why does airport security stand around and watch a security breach, whether live or on camera and then wait until the violator is on a plane or...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Feb 2002, 09:32
Replies: 21
Views: 1,889
Posted By GeofJ

Post Got to agree with EX FTE - the only way to truly...

Got to agree with EX FTE - the only way to truly improve security at US airports is to make it a law enforcement function. Higher pay will only encourage the burger joint rejects to hang on longer -...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Feb 2002, 09:28
Replies: 15
Views: 1,050
Posted By GeofJ

Post Trust me, most US airlines do not have such a...

Trust me, most US airlines do not have such a policy to the detriment to all of the other customers. Long ago I just grimaced and suffered but no more - if I'm paying 2400 US for a seat I will have...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Feb 2002, 09:45
Replies: 86
Views: 7,018
Posted By GeofJ

Post Lets not bash the National Guard because we are...

Lets not bash the National Guard because we are pissed at the lack of leadership that put them in an untenable position - of course security is a joke - all of us frequent flyer pax have been saying...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Feb 2002, 09:31
Replies: 40
Views: 3,006
Posted By GeofJ

Post The rule is idiotic, as is much of the heralded...

The rule is idiotic, as is much of the heralded new security measures. 20 years in jail for taking a leak? You got to be kidding! Of course the pax should have heard and listened to the...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Feb 2002, 23:14
Replies: 62
Views: 13,621
Posted By GeofJ

Post All of this talk regarding Airbus "plastic tails"...

All of this talk regarding Airbus "plastic tails" - if you care to check the details modern Boeing planes have composite tail sections as well - it is the modern weight saving method of construction.
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Jan 2002, 10:36
Replies: 128
Views: 8,300
Posted By GeofJ

Post Both sides have a valid point - if you pay cheap...

Both sides have a valid point - if you pay cheap expect to get cramped cr@ppy seats. I have serious safety concerns about any flight with 26" pitch but that aside it seems real simple to me. Pull a...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Jan 2002, 10:24
Replies: 85
Views: 6,484
Posted By GeofJ

Post To all of those who are batting at Andreas at SAF...

To all of those who are batting at Andreas at SAF you must not be "professional"pax. Any road warrior worth their salt recognizes the value a professional travel agent provides. Lets see its Friday...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Dec 2001, 08:50
Replies: 15
Views: 886
Posted By GeofJ

Post Airbus is undercutting Boeing's 747-400 with...

Airbus is undercutting Boeing's 747-400 with pricing for the A380 - either Boeing is way overcharging or Airbus is going to be pouring money down the rat hole on these deals. I thought the idea of...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Dec 2001, 09:22
Replies: 100
Views: 20,313
Posted By GeofJ

Post Heres a question for all of the conspiracy...

Heres a question for all of the conspiracy theorists and the "eyewitnesses" - If there was an explosion and an engine fell off and then the tail came off how did the tail wind up in the water and...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Nov 2001, 03:08
Replies: 18
Views: 1,617
Posted By GeofJ

Post The AFF program as it was explained to me is to...

The AFF program as it was explained to me is to develop computerised controls that maintain aircraft position in optimum formation position to exploit energy savings. The idea is for the computer to...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Nov 2001, 09:02
Replies: 2
Views: 856
Posted By GeofJ

Post Let me add a few additional criteria 1. ...

Let me add a few additional criteria

1. Able to make sure equipment is plugged in - this really happened at SEA this last weekend and caused hours of delays after National Guard troop asks...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Nov 2001, 08:56
Replies: 2
Views: 563
Posted By GeofJ

Post Given their performance over the past few years I...

Given their performance over the past few years I would think it is time to clean house and overhaul all senior management. US Airways needs to concentrate on making money and not on trying to sell...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Nov 2001, 08:51
Replies: 20
Views: 1,757
Posted By GeofJ

Post With all of the experience regularly touted here...

With all of the experience regularly touted here on the boards I have to say what everyone should already know - Nothing is free!!!

You always pay for it somewhere. :p
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Nov 2001, 08:43
Replies: 99
Views: 6,562
Posted By GeofJ

Post OK I humbly repent for professing a liking for...

OK I humbly repent for professing a liking for new shiny planes instead of old ugly ducklings - what do I know I am just pax! There may be some validity to the theory that old designs were overbuilt...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Nov 2001, 08:56
Replies: 99
Views: 6,562
Posted By GeofJ

Post It is interesting to see all the loving comments...

It is interesting to see all the loving comments by those who flew the Tristar however as a frequent flyer I can say from a pax point of view they are mostly decrepit, clapped out old birds. Give me...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Nov 2001, 08:46
Replies: 29
Views: 1,901
Posted By GeofJ

Post Yes the writer had many misguided points but I...

Yes the writer had many misguided points but I have to agree with his assessment on the Concorde - a dinosaur that few can afford to fly on!
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Nov 2001, 00:48
Replies: 47
Views: 4,044
Posted By GeofJ

Post Yes LMD I have flown into DCA many times over the...

Yes LMD I have flown into DCA many times over the last few years and I grew up under the flight path on the south - I do not believe US law enforcement types are "cowboys" I just think the "special...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Nov 2001, 05:42
Replies: 47
Views: 4,044
Posted By GeofJ

Post Avman - no need for the American bashing - only a...

Avman - no need for the American bashing - only a select few of us are naive - unfortunately they are the ones making the rules right now! I hardly think any developed country would face the same...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Nov 2001, 02:30
Replies: 47
Views: 4,044
Posted By GeofJ

Post None your post seems to miss the point - the 30...

None your post seems to miss the point - the 30 min rule is cr@p! We here in the US keep being asked to accept silly cr@p in lieu of real security actions in an effort to placate us or the ever...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Nov 2001, 06:04
Replies: 47
Views: 4,044
Posted By GeofJ

Post Seems like a bit of an overreaction to me,...

Seems like a bit of an overreaction to me, personally I think the no stand up within 30 mins of landing rule to be mindlessly stupid - government trying to look like they are doing something when...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Nov 2001, 05:40
Replies: 45
Views: 3,815
Posted By GeofJ

Post I know this is a bit off the topic of this thread...

I know this is a bit off the topic of this thread but it is a key reason why the low fare carriers seem to flourish. Euroboy states that he would fly Ryanair again but not at the max fare. At what...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Nov 2001, 05:25
Replies: 55
Views: 11,848
Posted By GeofJ

Post Call me SLF, pax, whatever, just give me a seat...

Call me SLF, pax, whatever, just give me a seat with 36" pitch, my own armrest and an on time departure. If you are concerned PC speak then my vote is to not call the cr@p on the plate on my tray...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Nov 2001, 05:48
Replies: 23
Views: 1,745
Posted By GeofJ

Post Right on HelosRFun - the question to how much of...

Right on HelosRFun - the question to how much of our rights are we willing to give up here in America has gotten a ton of talk by the silly takling heads who are completely out of touch with most of...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
3rd Nov 2001, 05:48
Replies: 26
Views: 892
Posted By GeofJ

Post Right on HelosRFun - the question to how much of...

Right on HelosRFun - the question to how much of our rights are we willing to give up here in America has gotten a ton of talk by the silly takling heads who are completely out of touch with most of...
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