Pete - so many only look at the fare price and not the total cost. When comparing fares of ultra-low cost carriers and all of the add-on fees for seat selection, carry-on baggage fee, checked baggage fee, entertainment options, service items, etc. the costs mount rapidly. Even if the pax doesn't have checked bags, why does it matter if there is no 1st class if you're not going to use it?

(Written on 19/06/2020)(Permalink)

Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and to remove all doubt. — ABRAHAM LINCOLN.

(Written on 19/06/2020)(Permalink)

Last flight was listed as 15:44 in duration. Is that possible, even with fuel pods?

(Written on 05/06/2020)(Permalink)

Also, places that don't have the ability to validate a credit card (and yes, there are some that exist) will still accept all credit cards on the premise that less than 1% are invalid and they won't get paid, the cost of the sale against the lost revenue is simply overhead to doing business. This is common in point of purchase transactions such as high volume venues (such as stadiums and arenas), where the time lag to process a verified sale is too long to meet the crush of purchasers in line. Again, the markup on things sold at these venues is so high that they could easily reach a 5% or more rejection rate and still be profitable.

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Just remember if you have even a dime in a 401(k), or in a mutual fund or any other investment that has holdings in stock, you are a shareholder. There is incentive to keep the shareholder whole. For a company to cease operating only to sell the assets (and name) to another holding company to start a "new airline" with the old company's assets and name is paramount to not refunding the ticket-holders for a cancelled flight. In these times that have never occurred in our current economy, issuing vouchers instead of refunds makes the most economic sense.

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It's a capitol offense to commit a crime in the state capital!

(Written on 03/04/2020)(Permalink)

I hate when someone drops an onion in front of me when I read stories like this. Sympathies to Ms. Thomas and her family.

(Written on 13/03/2020)(Permalink)

Perhaps instead of "fly-alongs", these planes can be limited to demonstration flights and static displays. The risk to the general population flying on these is probably too great. I know it's a major funding source for the preservation, but perhaps, a well-financed benefactor(s) can be sought out to bridge the funding gap.

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Michael, nice video. So sad for the lives lost and the loss of this irreplaceable relic of our great past.

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sharon, the ADA Law doesn't back you up on this. The "training" does not have to be performed by any recognized group - the Service Animal can be trained by any individual. Also, no identification or documentation can be required. https://www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm is a general guideline. You can browse other pages on the www.ada.gov site to get more specific guidelines.

(Written on 09/08/2019)(Permalink)