I think you'll it is a generator pack for cold weather engine start.

(Written on 2021/03/26)(Permalink)

No it is latitude, but I am wrong because it is on minute of latitude on the equator.

(Written on 2021/03/26)(Permalink)

The nautical mile is equal to one degree of latitude at the equator. It is therefore easier to measure a nautical mile on a nautical chart. Early long haul aircraft were flying boats and the navigators used nautical charts to navigate and select suitable landing places - and the measure has stuck. One knot is one nautical mile per hour and the unit of airspeed on all western aircraft (Chinese and Russian aircraft might be different)is the knot.

(Written on 2021/03/26)(Permalink)

How does Delta define 'civility' in this context? This notice shows concern for Delta employees, which is a good thing, but borders on contempt for its custoers. On occassions I have witnessed cabin crew arrogance and disrespect to customers particularly when they have been called to account; under Delta's 'civility' ruling crew can, and likely will, take advantage of this. This is not good for any passengers whether they are offending or otherwise. If I was living within Delta's sphere of operations I would feel very reluctant to travel on its aircraft with this.

(Written on 2021/01/22)(Permalink)

I wonder whether its mission objective is to provide aerial services to undeveloped reefs and islets in the Soutyh China Sea and the East China Sea.

(Written on 2020/08/14)(Permalink)

Wasn't it automation (taking the pilot out of the loop) that caused the 737max crashes?

(Written on 2020/07/03)(Permalink)

Quote: "Singapore Airlines has stepped up the cleaning procedures at all premises" Does that mean that it was never so diligent before the pendemic?

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

I have become very sceptical of airlines, or any most other industries for that matter, when they start talking about 'customer experience' in lieu of passenger comfort and convenience.

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

I think we need to regulate the industry again. Deregulation has brought a lot of this on, the pandemic was the catalyst that brought the problems out into the open. Deregulation allowed budget airlines to prosper which has caused the full service airlines to make drastic cuts to their fare structures and their service to their customers in order to compete and to survive. That in turn has caused airline profit margins to shrink. It is only right that travellers should be refunded if the airline is unable to meet its contractual commitment to its customer, regardless of the cause. Insurance companies are the scrooges that sit back and watch but nearly always find a way out of honouring their commitments. Perhaps they need more regulation too. Unfortunately it is always the customer that losses out!

(Written on 2020/04/10)(Permalink)

I absolutely agree with the message in this headline!

(Written on 2020/03/20)(Permalink)