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Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
10th Jun 2021, 12:05
Replies: 5
Views: 2,482
Posted By Pistonprop

Ah, I see you're in the USA. Then contact LH at...

Ah, I see you're in the USA. Then contact LH at your intended airport of departure and ask them (to be sure).
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
9th Jun 2021, 15:20
Replies: 5
Views: 2,482
Posted By Pistonprop

If it's long haul and you're well dressed you...

If it's long haul and you're well dressed you will stick out like a sore thumb ;) As Zed3 mentions, it was once the case that there was a fairly strict dress code for ID pax, especially in Business...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Jun 2021, 18:40
Replies: 60
Views: 30,039
Posted By Pistonprop

Since it's not a very recent picture, I would say...

Since it's not a very recent picture, I would say that it doesn't represent the state of those lines now. [You can clearly see that it's an AAL MD-80. They retired the last ones in September 2019].
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Jun 2021, 10:32
Replies: 60
Views: 30,039
Posted By Pistonprop

Thank you sleeper.

Thank you sleeper.
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Jun 2021, 08:47
Replies: 60
Views: 30,039
Posted By Pistonprop

Oops! AAL B738 hits light pole at DFW

Sorry, for some reason the link isn't showing. Trying to work on it.

Edit: Unable to link the video. Incident occurred May 28th. Maybe someone else (more savvy than myself) can submit a link.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th May 2021, 17:43
Replies: 30
Views: 5,511
Posted By Pistonprop

Thank you Highflyer40 and also others who PM'd...

Thank you Highflyer40 and also others who PM'd me. That's an improvement, but still costly for a pensioned couple. It still comes to a total of £360 above the fare for 2 of us. Absolute daylight...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th May 2021, 13:19
Replies: 30
Views: 5,511
Posted By Pistonprop

Actually, a second look at testing costs in the...

Actually, a second look at testing costs in the UK (at a location not far from Birmingham Airport) it seems that I can't get a fit-to-fly PCR test for less than £250 (approx €290). That's almost...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th May 2021, 21:43
Replies: 30
Views: 5,511
Posted By Pistonprop

I just checked my options from DUS to BHX in July...

I just checked my options from DUS to BHX in July with EWG. Their BizClass fare on the flights I selected (Wed to Wed, evening flights) came to €235. PCR test over here €129. PCR test for the return...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th May 2021, 13:07
Replies: 3
Views: 2,004
Posted By Pistonprop

Most likely a medical emergency by the looks of...

Most likely a medical emergency by the looks of it.
Forum: Rumours & News
27th May 2021, 10:53
Replies: 328
Views: 207,184
Posted By Pistonprop

If you look at the Minsk departure board (not a...

If you look at the Minsk departure board (not a busy airport) there are 23 scheduled departures presently showing between 0300 and 1900. Nine of these are cancelled. Those which continue to operate...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th May 2021, 09:10
Replies: 30
Views: 5,511
Posted By Pistonprop

This kind of idiocy is going to deter many people...

This kind of idiocy is going to deter many people from resuming air travel, as it has me. The industry is in enough difficulties as it is!
Forum: Rumours & News
26th May 2021, 13:38
Replies: 328
Views: 207,184
Posted By Pistonprop

In the meantime did the FD crew receive a threat...

In the meantime did the FD crew receive a threat to the aircraft or passengers from the "KGB" agents on board via the cabin crew? That's a possibility to add the the myriad of other scenarios. We are...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd May 2021, 08:59
Replies: 25
Views: 16,776
Posted By Pistonprop

You have to factor in that even if load factors...

You have to factor in that even if load factors do look encouraging there are still far fewer daily rotations than pre Covid times.
Forum: Rumours & News
14th May 2021, 14:39
Replies: 119
Views: 73,656
Posted By Pistonprop

[email protected] That all depends on many...

[email protected]

That all depends on many factors. In this case I could arguably agree because of the close proximity of the runways and the fact there were landings on both. However, most major...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th May 2021, 14:35
Replies: 119
Views: 73,656
Posted By Pistonprop

For goodness sake, it has already been explained...

For goodness sake, it has already been explained above that the Cirrus was not on a first solo flight. The solo flight applied to the Cessna 172 who reported the chute deployment of the Cirrus.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th May 2021, 17:01
Replies: 23
Views: 6,942
Posted By Pistonprop

Indeed. But let's not forget the B777 from...

Indeed. But let's not forget the B777 from "legit" carrier United Airlines doing more-or-less the same out of Denver on the very same day with parts of the engine inlet cowl and fan cowls separating...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th May 2021, 15:44
Replies: 23
Views: 6,942
Posted By Pistonprop

Not offensive at all. You asked a question and it...

Not offensive at all. You asked a question and it was answered. Your subsequent post, "I’ve been flying most of my life and never heard of them", seemed to insinuate that you remained skeptical based...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th May 2021, 12:54
Replies: 23
Views: 6,942
Posted By Pistonprop

OK, well I've heard of them and they've been in...

OK, well I've heard of them and they've been in and out of my local airport almost daily since they acquired their 2 B747-400s. They have not failed any inspections.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th May 2021, 17:52
Replies: 23
Views: 6,942
Posted By Pistonprop

Yes, they are legit. Why do you ask?

Yes, they are legit. Why do you ask?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th May 2021, 22:37
Replies: 23
Views: 6,942
Posted By Pistonprop

Must have been. The only LGT on Monday was the...

Must have been. The only LGT on Monday was the 3301 a B744 from LAX to MST. Mind you, it did pass just south of LHR at 1850(L), albeit at FL370.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th May 2021, 22:02
Replies: 23
Views: 6,942
Posted By Pistonprop

Are you certain it was an A340? Or do you mean...

Are you certain it was an A340? Or do you mean LGT340? As far as I know the airline has 4 B747s in its fleet, although I'm not sure that all four are operational as yet. Of course it's quite possible...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th May 2021, 18:09
Replies: 19
Views: 12,364
Posted By Pistonprop

Sure, maybe! My point is that they had a lot more...

Sure, maybe! My point is that they had a lot more pertinent details at hand to make a risk assessment with. How was the bomb warning made? The crew quite rightly reported it to ATC. After that it may...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th May 2021, 12:40
Replies: 19
Views: 12,364
Posted By Pistonprop

So many assumptions made here on near to zero...

So many assumptions made here on near to zero facts. Rest assured that the situation would have been discussed and evaluated by all parties concerned and that the final decision to continue was made...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Apr 2021, 16:24
Replies: 1,479
Views: 560,831
Posted By Pistonprop

So they intend to compete against the A320Neo...

So they intend to compete against the A320Neo with Dash 8 equipment?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Apr 2021, 16:43
Replies: 1,479
Views: 560,831
Posted By Pistonprop

That will just about cover the executives'...

That will just about cover the executives' salaries until they find a convenient excuse a year or two later that the project is not viable!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Apr 2021, 13:09
Replies: 55
Views: 15,508
Posted By Pistonprop

My bet wiggy is that you may find that a...

My bet wiggy is that you may find that a significant percentage (+/- 80%) of the past loads have been connecting pax.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
14th Apr 2021, 13:03
Replies: 5
Views: 1,657
Posted By Pistonprop

For me the rationale is actually quite evident.

For me the rationale is actually quite evident.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Apr 2021, 16:01
Replies: 55
Views: 15,508
Posted By Pistonprop

"If your business has a branch in Woking or your...

"If your business has a branch in Woking or your mum lives in Staines, it's useful."

Fully agree, but that is covered by my "relatively small minority".
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Apr 2021, 13:52
Replies: 55
Views: 15,508
Posted By Pistonprop

Since connecting flights are not affected I don't...

Since connecting flights are not affected I don't really see what the fuss is all about. Are there really that many who travel point to point domestically by air to destinations which are 2.5 hours...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Apr 2021, 20:40
Replies: 16
Views: 1,495
Posted By Pistonprop

Do you mean all operators or just airlines? If...

Do you mean all operators or just airlines? If you want every aeroplane (English spelling) that may not be so easy. Your best bet would be to consult individual national registers.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Apr 2021, 10:16
Replies: 74
Views: 33,971
Posted By Pistonprop

Denti, I don't know about other countries but in...

Denti, I don't know about other countries but in The Netherlands a great many of the Dutch spent that pent up money on home renovations. Businesses involved in that type of work have reported...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Mar 2021, 14:29
Replies: 1,479
Views: 560,831
Posted By Pistonprop

And I believe onwards to Abbotsford BC., to be...

And I believe onwards to Abbotsford BC., to be converted to an air tanker capable of carrying just over 2600 gallons of retardant. They will (sadly) replace the airline's Convair 580 fleet.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
22nd Mar 2021, 10:52
Replies: 15
Views: 4,515
Posted By Pistonprop

I was recently looking at Mehrabad International...

I was recently looking at Mehrabad International Airport and it still showed more than a hundred aircraft, the majority being in storage.
Forum: Questions
20th Mar 2021, 16:44
Replies: 10
Views: 5,655
Posted By Pistonprop

The answer has been given with previous similar...

The answer has been given with previous similar questions. There are a lot more than you think flying cargo, not just the dedicated cargo versions.
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Mar 2021, 13:54
Replies: 38
Views: 23,422
Posted By Pistonprop

A flight from Auckland to Honolulu with the...

A flight from Auckland to Honolulu with the mentioned stops Fiji and Samoa is (for me) not an issue. If I have my maths correct, the longest stretch is the last one which is approximately 2242 nm....
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