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Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Jun 2005, 00:37
Replies: 20
Views: 2,147
Posted By BrightonGirl

I'm pretty sure you can buy a 1-day membership...

I'm pretty sure you can buy a 1-day membership for AA lounges, and also, I believe, for Delta, Continental and United. All 4 have lounges at LAX, and the AA terminal is right next door -- an easy...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th May 2005, 00:50
Replies: 322
Views: 74,324
Posted By BrightonGirl

Just SLF, but I am wondering: I've looked...

Just SLF, but I am wondering:

I've looked at the Great Circle for LAX-LHR, and although most of the route isn't over water, much of it would appear to be over some rather inhospitable areas in...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Apr 2005, 22:06
Replies: 52
Views: 12,226
Posted By BrightonGirl

Thank you so much, Sunfish and Ironbutt. Duly...

Thank you so much, Sunfish and Ironbutt. Duly noted, Mr. Knight.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st Apr 2005, 01:05
Replies: 52
Views: 12,226
Posted By BrightonGirl

I hope I don't sound extraordinarily dense, but...

I hope I don't sound extraordinarily dense, but "cabin altitude of 6,000 feet" ??? --- I'm just pax and rather unknowledgeable at that, but would someone please explain to me what this means? (I am...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Apr 2005, 00:48
Replies: 19
Views: 5,037
Posted By BrightonGirl

Semaphore, I'm remembering exactly the same one. ...

Semaphore, I'm remembering exactly the same one. I think it was a fence -- kind of like a sand break -- that the plane ran into when it landed on the beach. And Dean Martin was one of the deceased...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Mar 2005, 21:15
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,454,328
Posted By BrightonGirl

Tobzalp, I couldn't resist logging in to...

Tobzalp,

I couldn't resist logging in to mention that coincidentally, Christopher Lloyd, the actor on the left in the photo you published, is (or at least used to be) a pilot. Some years ago in...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Feb 2005, 21:41
Replies: 27
Views: 2,483
Posted By BrightonGirl

One of the restaurants people immediately...

One of the restaurants people immediately associate with Boston is Durgin Park, which has been right next to Fanieul Hall for eons. You share long tables, and some of the waitpersons probably date...
Forum: Medical & Health
9th Jul 2004, 01:30
Replies: 14
Views: 6,720
Posted By BrightonGirl

Boss R, I had the Ulnar nerve problem a...

Boss R,

I had the Ulnar nerve problem a couple of years ago in my left hand -- apparently that 2-finger numbness is the classic symptom -- related to my constantly leaning on my left elbow, a...
Forum: Cabin Crew
27th Jun 2004, 20:46
Replies: 10
Views: 1,551
Posted By BrightonGirl

Careful with the Preparation H! Women have...

Careful with the Preparation H!

Women have long used it, as has been noted. But some have actually been blinded by it. Not really a great idea. I'd try the Magic Stick first!
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Jun 2004, 21:53
Replies: 31
Views: 3,516
Posted By BrightonGirl

Please add mine to the list of congratulations. ...

Please add mine to the list of congratulations.

Nevertheless, impressive as your knowledge of the origins of all those "q" words is -- and it certainly is -- I must suggest that you need to...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Jun 2004, 20:11
Replies: 52
Jkk
Views: 5,081
Posted By BrightonGirl

I don't see why we'd have to clear the wings --...

I don't see why we'd have to clear the wings -- except for those people who are considerably taller than I am.

Just realized that if the plane is boarded through one of those tunnel-like things...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Jun 2004, 22:36
Replies: 52
Jkk
Views: 5,081
Posted By BrightonGirl

DUBXH -- Can't decide between two answers. ...

DUBXH --

Can't decide between two answers.

(1) Might be a bit greasy. But we can certainly all join hands, circle the plane and sing.

(2) Yes.

Take your pick.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
16th Jun 2004, 21:49
Replies: 52
Jkk
Views: 5,081
Posted By BrightonGirl

Thank you, Globalizer. There's also that...

Thank you, Globalizer.

There's also that enjoyable pastime called "looking out the window." Oh, yes -- and sometimes even "talking with other passengers."

For me, I consider that any airline...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Jun 2004, 20:13
Replies: 7
Views: 1,637
Posted By BrightonGirl

Thanks, Newswatcher, for the info. I had...

Thanks, Newswatcher, for the info. I had wondered about that. Do you by any chance recall which of them can be used for a trip that doesn't originate and end in the US? Just so I can share the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Jun 2004, 08:42
Replies: 7
Views: 1,637
Posted By BrightonGirl

Sounds like you've got a really good deal there,...

Sounds like you've got a really good deal there, but I just wanted to post some info that I posted on another thread not long ago:

There's a convenient website called www.bookingbuddy.com that...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
20th Apr 2004, 08:26
Replies: 30
Views: 2,773
Posted By BrightonGirl

Very kind of you, Taken/5. I'll hold you to that.

Very kind of you, Taken/5. I'll hold you to that.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Apr 2004, 08:03
Replies: 30
Views: 2,773
Posted By BrightonGirl

A truly wonderful idea, PAXboy, which has...

A truly wonderful idea, PAXboy, which has immediately made me miserable, seeing as I live on the wrong continent. But if by some lucky chance I win the lottery between now and whatever date you set,...
Forum: Questions
12th Apr 2004, 20:49
Replies: 5
Views: 1,071
Posted By BrightonGirl

Question for a BA pilot re LAX takeoffs

At LAX yesterday, in the late afternoon, I watched a BA flight take off for LHR. All LAX takeoffs are east to west, so I expected it to turn north -- I had always assumed that all flights to...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Apr 2004, 20:22
Replies: 26
Views: 5,736
Posted By BrightonGirl

tug3, If we're thinking of the same story,...

tug3,

If we're thinking of the same story, it was the Director's sister, not wife, who was injured and sued. (Actually, I vaguely recall there were a number of suits). And I thought her neck had...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Apr 2004, 21:32
Replies: 18
Views: 2,229
Posted By BrightonGirl

I want to thank Merchant Venturer, also, for that...

I want to thank Merchant Venturer, also, for that link. I've skimmed through some of their posts this afternoon and will go back to it. I'm very thankful that I've never had the severe panic...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Apr 2004, 01:02
Replies: 18
Views: 2,229
Posted By BrightonGirl

X-QUORK: Try a homeopathic remedy called...

X-QUORK:

Try a homeopathic remedy called Bach Rescue Remedy, which is made in England, so you'll probably find it easily if you ask a homeopathic chemist. It's for anxiety and stress.

It comes...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
3rd Jan 2004, 10:38
Replies: 13
Views: 976
Posted By BrightonGirl

"Debark" instead of "disembark"????? Yikes. I...

"Debark" instead of "disembark"????? Yikes. I have to admit I've never heard that one.

The word used in Mexico (don't know whether it's the same in all Spanish-speaking countries) for air bridges...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Nov 2003, 07:54
Replies: 23
Views: 1,823
Posted By BrightonGirl

Each time I've flown out of LAX in the last 12...

Each time I've flown out of LAX in the last 12 months (UA and AA), at the check-in counter I've been told to take my bags to a TSA person at a nearby table -- I open them, he inspects them, and then...
Forum: Questions
1st Nov 2003, 06:57
Replies: 11
Views: 1,449
Posted By BrightonGirl

I have only recently found: www.jfktower.com ...

I have only recently found: www.jfktower.com which says it has about 730 members. Offers live atc from 5-6 sources. Lots of posts -- and video -- re Concorde right now. It's not as lively as...
Forum: North America
1st Nov 2003, 06:36
Replies: 9
Views: 1,061
Posted By BrightonGirl

Paxboy, there's another reason why some people...

Paxboy, there's another reason why some people (like me) like to use paper checks -- in addition to the debit card.

If I ever want to prove to a company that I made a payment, if I've used a debit...
Forum: Questions
10th Oct 2003, 08:46
Replies: 2
Views: 1,273
Posted By BrightonGirl

I've read a couple of wonderful websites about...

I've read a couple of wonderful websites about townspeople taking passengers into their homes in Iceland, Greenland, etc.

And photos of airfields with many, many planes parked -- they took in all...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Oct 2003, 05:58
Replies: 28
Views: 2,665
Posted By BrightonGirl

Just wanted to mention that American advertises...

Just wanted to mention that American advertises "more room in coach" -- and you may want to consider that. I haven't flown them across the Atlantic, but it's a long flight to the west coast, and...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
30th Sep 2003, 03:25
Replies: 22
Views: 2,581
Posted By BrightonGirl

Thank you, PPRuNe Radar, for the info and the...

Thank you, PPRuNe Radar, for the info and the pictures.

I have seen a few of those BA planes at LAX, and I couldn't figure out why their tails are so, well, un-British. I know I've seen...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th Sep 2003, 02:40
Replies: 11
Views: 1,564
Posted By BrightonGirl

Thank you, ATCO 2! I probably should have been...

Thank you, ATCO 2! I probably should have been able to figure that out; I appreciate your answer.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Sep 2003, 06:32
Replies: 24
Views: 4,055
Posted By BrightonGirl

Failing Criminal Record Check...?

Hotwings -- Did you really mean that 300 cabin crew already working were let go because they eventually were found to have criminal records they hadn't disclosed (which I assume would have prevented...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
24th Sep 2003, 07:37
Replies: 8
Views: 939
Posted By BrightonGirl

I'd forgotten about the pizzas. Yes, "Chicago...

I'd forgotten about the pizzas. Yes, "Chicago Style" pizzas (as they have come to be called) are deep-dish, very good.

And there's another food that I'd forgotten about --- which I was told when...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
24th Sep 2003, 07:28
Replies: 11
Views: 1,564
Posted By BrightonGirl

Atco Two -- Hope this isn't a very naive...

Atco Two --

Hope this isn't a very naive question, but why would the Captain expect to need more runway than usual?
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Sep 2003, 10:20
Replies: 8
Views: 939
Posted By BrightonGirl

Lucky you!!

I've always tended to like AA more than Delta and United, but I'd be hard-pressed to say why. And I've never flown either of them internationally.

You could go to www.seatguru.com (sorry, don't...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
16th Sep 2003, 06:03
Replies: 11
Views: 1,777
Posted By BrightonGirl

Those minimum wagers....

Bateman, I understand your point, but I think this is an instance when the minimum wagers you refer to may not have been at fault. We don't have any idea whether the soon-to-be-duct-taped-man was...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Sep 2003, 03:53
Replies: 47
Views: 12,069
Posted By BrightonGirl

About 29 years ago, when I was on an AA (I think)...

About 29 years ago, when I was on an AA (I think) flight from New York to Los Angeles, the Captain announced that on one side of the plane there was a great view of the Grand Canyon, the best we'd...
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