Thread: Airline News

Originally Posted by OhOh

It appears that relatives of the deceased passengers of the Russian passenger plane which crashed in Egypt have joined a class action against the planes owners.

Relatives of A321 Crash Victims Prepare Lawsuit Against Aircraft Owner

"Some 100 relatives of the A321 passenger jet crash victims have prepared a class-action lawsuit to the New York Court against the US leasing company International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), from which the Russian Kogalymavia airline rented the airbus, the Russian Izvestia newspaper reported Monday."

How does one decide who to sue? They appear to be targeting a leasing/financial organisation, why? Why stop there, was the plane and it's "contents", in this case the passengers, not insured by somebody? The tree goes upwards to the manufacturers, then on to the governments who subsidies the manufacturers and then the voters who decide who will be the government.

I would have thought a more appropriate target would be the "security" company. Is this not the "airport" security or possibly the airline security - if they have taken that responsibility? Is it not the government who allegedly, guarantees safety within a country?

With no inside griff I'd guess they hope for more blutgeld from a yankee court than an Egyptian airport security contractor, after considerable delay they'll be bought off with an out of court, unless the plaintiffs have very deep pockets,Putin's SFB resources

Originally Posted by david44

Originally Posted by OhOh

It appears that relatives of the deceased passengers of the Russian passenger plane which crashed in Egypt have joined a class action against the planes owners.

Relatives of A321 Crash Victims Prepare Lawsuit Against Aircraft Owner

"Some 100 relatives of the A321 passenger jet crash victims have prepared a class-action lawsuit to the New York Court against the US leasing company International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), from which the Russian Kogalymavia airline rented the airbus, the Russian Izvestia newspaper reported Monday."

How does one decide who to sue? They appear to be targeting a leasing/financial organisation, why? Why stop there, was the plane and it's "contents", in this case the passengers, not insured by somebody? The tree goes upwards to the manufacturers, then on to the governments who subsidies the manufacturers and then the voters who decide who will be the government.

I would have thought a more appropriate target would be the "security" company. Is this not the "airport" security or possibly the airline security - if they have taken that responsibility? Is it not the government who allegedly, guarantees safety within a country?

With no inside griff I'd guess they hope for more blutgeld from a yankee court than an Egyptian airport security contractor, after considerable delay they'll be bought off with an out of court, unless the plaintiffs have very deep pockets,Putin's SFB resources

Spot on I'd say.

And I wouldn't think they have a cat in hell's chance, but you never know with the Merkins.

this is very clever but will they use it

Teenager invents system to stop germs travelling around planes | Science | News | The Independent

Smart kid.

Originally Posted by ChiangMai noon

this is very clever but will they use it

Teenager invents system to stop germs travelling around planes | Science | News | The Independent

Not if it costs money.

It's come to this? The Captain of an airplane landing the plane to have members of the crew removed?
I've flown between the US and Thailand over 20 times, and not once on a US carrier.

Incident: Delta B752 near Salt Lake City on Jan 22nd 2016, unruly crew

By Simon Hradecky, created Saturday, Jan 23rd 2016 22:09Z, last updated Saturday, Jan 23rd 2016 22:09Z
A Delta Airlines Boeing 757-200, registration N751AT performing flight DL-2598 from Los Angeles,CA to Minneapolis,MN (USA), was enroute at FL370 about 180nm south of Salt Lake City,UT (USA) when the captain decided to divert the aircraft to Salt Lake City telling ATC he wanted to hear from his flight attendants. The aircraft landed safely on Salt Lake City's runway 16R about 40 minutes after leaving FL370.

A passenger reported that three cabin crew were sent off due to "bad behaviour". The airline subsequently sent a letter of apology stating: "... some of our team members did not display their best behavior. We expect our flight crew to be nothing but courteous and professional at all times and what you experienced was far from that. I am sorry we didn’t deliver on our brand promise for you today."

The aircraft remained on the ground for about 80 minutes, then continued the flight reaching Minneapolis with a delay of 75 minutes.

Delta strikes again; why anyone would fly a US carrier to Asia when they don't have to defies belief. On domestic flights like this one we have no other choice.

Delta Airlines Flight Attendants Brawl at 37,000 Feet
BY J. CHRISTIAN ADAMS JANUARY 29, 2016

A Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis had to make an unscheduled landing in Utah because two flight female flight attendants got into a fistfight at 37,000 feet.

The Boeing 757 was south of Salt Lake City when the fist fight broke out between Delta employees servicing the flight.

https://pjmedia.com/trending/2016/01...at-37000-feet/

Originally Posted by BobR

Delta strikes again; why anyone would fly a US carrier to Asia when they don't have to defies belief. On domestic flights like this one we have no other choice.

Delta Airlines Flight Attendants Brawl at 37,000 Feet
BY J. CHRISTIAN ADAMS JANUARY 29, 2016

A Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis had to make an unscheduled landing in Utah because two flight female flight attendants got into a fistfight at 37,000 feet.

The Boeing 757 was south of Salt Lake City when the fist fight broke out between Delta employees servicing the flight.

https://pjmedia.com/trending/2016/01...at-37000-feet/

The airline should channel their aggression into something more alluring.

I would suggest naked jelly wrestling.

I take it you really meant naked granny jelly wrestling?

Originally Posted by toslti

I take it you really meant naked granny jelly wrestling?

No, that would be on BA.

Not a fuck would I get on that plane.

Send it to the boneyard.

Originally Posted by Baas Babelaas

Not a fuck would I get on that plane.

Send it to the boneyard.

""A team from Boeing is carrying out the repair work, which will be certified to the same high standards as if the aircraft was brand new."


Why not? It's not like the repairs are being done on the cheap. I'm surprised a 17 year old airplane is considered worth fixing. Might have more to do with the airline's safety record as reflected by a lower number of hull loss accidents.


G-VIIO British Airways Boeing 777-236(ER) - cn 29320 / 182

Airframe Details
Construction Number (MSN) 29320
Line Number 182
Aircraft Type Boeing 777-236(ER)
First Flight 18. Jan 1999
Age 17.1 Years
Airframe Status StoredLast updated on Dec 17, 2015
Incident 08. Sep 2015 at LAS due to engine fire on take-off roll, all pax and crew evacuated safely. Substantial fire damage to #1 engine, wing root and fuselage. Aircraft to be repaired.

Some of this is interesting.

Discovery & Boeing Proudly Present | The Age of Aerospace

Just a thought for any of you guys making plans.
1st March 2016 , Air passenger duty is lifted for all UK departing flights for the under 16 's
If you had booked your flights prior to this date but departing after 1st March you are entitled to a refund, you gotta claim though...

I didn't realise the A380 could go that long without refuelling!




Emirates plane completes world’s longest non-stop scheduled commercial flight
Passengers on a 14,200km flight between Dubai and Auckland to spend at least 17 hours and 15 minutes in the air



An Emirates Airbus A380 touched down in New Zealand on Wednesday, completing what is believed to be the world’s longest non-stop scheduled commercial flight.

The service from Dubai to Auckland covered 14,200km (8,824 miles), according to industry website airwaysnews.com, pipping Qantas’ 13,800km Sydney-Dallas route launched in 2014.

It said the route was also the longest in duration, with passengers set to spend 17 hours 15 minutes in the air during the return leg from Auckland to Dubai.

However, that record is expected to be short-lived because Emirates’ upcoming Dubai-Panama City service will take 17 hours 35 minutes when it launches later this month.

Emirates described it as “one of the longest air routes in the world by distance”.

“But with the assistance of clever technology and good planning, passengers will get to their destination in the shortest possible time,” it said.

“Emirates will be using flexible routes, which can vary by day, taking advantage of tail winds and avoiding head winds to reduce the time in the air.”

The inaugural Dubai-Auckland flight was made by an A380 but the regular service will be carried out using the Boeing 777.

New Zealand Transport Minister Simon Bridges said the non-stop service, which cuts three hours off current Dubai-Auckland travel times, improved New Zealand’s connectivity to the rest of the world.

“Direct flights will encourage even more trade and tourism between our two countries, by offering more choice to passengers and freight customers,” he said.

Emirates plane completes world?s longest non-stop scheduled commercial flight | Business | The Guardian

^ They probably cut back on the weight with fewer passengers and little or no cargo. The A380 just for show on first flight, then a 777 long range for normal flights.

Well apparently it can carry 544 passengers up to 15,200km.

Well I never.

Have flown on the A380 a few times now was a bit annoyed having flown on the 747 for many years LHR/BKK thought Boeing is best.
The A380 is a really nice aircraft to fly on its also incredibly quite i never even heard the engines spooling up during take off.

Originally Posted by klong toey

i never even heard the engines spooling up during take off.

That's a terrible sign - I would've asked to get off!

Originally Posted by Bettyboo

Originally Posted by klong toey

i never even heard the engines spooling up during take off.

That's a terrible sign - I would've asked to get off!

Easier said than done when they're into the final taxi position.

If your truly insistence, stand up and shout Allahu Akbar.

That'll do the trick.

Originally Posted by Bettyboo

Originally Posted by klong toey

i never even heard the engines spooling up during take off.

That's a terrible sign - I would've asked to get off!

I will admit it was unnerving during the first flight on one i just thought Thai were using elastic band power to save money.

It is a great aircraft, especially upstairs at the front on Qatar.

You wouldn't even know there are hundreds of riff raff on the same plane as you.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

It is a great aircraft, especially upstairs at the front on Qatar.

You wouldn't even know there are hundreds of riff raff on the same plane as you.

Being part of the "riff raff" in the back is actually less unpleasant on a smaller plane. It's about $900 to Los Angeles in economy class, and over $4000 in business class, there is no way I can justify paying that. Having sleeping pills also makes being riff raff less unpleasant.