To quote the JetBlue lawyers, "DOH!"

(Written on 09/13/2023)(Permalink)

Years ago I took a carry-on through security that was flagged. I thought it was bec ause I had a loaded magazine (the gun itself was in my checked bag), but no...it was because I had 2 sculptured eggs that "looked suspicious". The screener never even noticed the magazine apparently.

(Written on 07/14/2023)(Permalink)

Hell yes it is. I paid for my seat and it has a recline button. It is not my fault that the airlines reduced seat pitch to an uncomfortable figure.

(Written on 06/06/2023)(Permalink)

I give it a year before low load factors make it unprofitable.

(Written on 05/19/2023)(Permalink)

It is called proofreading before you hit send.

(Written on 04/21/2023)(Permalink)

The 1500 hour rule was a rather arbitrary, knee-jerk legislative response that is of little practical value. Quality not quantity is the key parameter to proficiency and that can be determined by a simulator session. Having fully trained and certified pilots find a way to kill hundreds of hours to reach that "magic" number is a waste of skill at a time when pilots are needed. Pair new type-rated pilots with experienced captains who will provide valuable insights while the new pilots are contributing to keeping the airline humming as crewmembers.

(Written on 04/21/2023)(Permalink)

The 1500 hour rule was a rather arbitrary, knee-jerk legislative response that is of little practical value. Quality not quantity is the key parameter to proficiency and that can be determined by a simulator session. Having fully trained and certified pilots find a way to kill hundreds of hours to reach that "magic" number is a waste of skill at a time when pilots are needed. Pair new tye-rated pilots with experienced captains who will provide valuable insights while the new pilots are contributing to keeping the airline humming as crewmembers.

(Written on 04/21/2023)(Permalink)

Seems like it would be pretty difficult to be injured if you keep the seatbelt on.

(Written on 04/07/2023)(Permalink)

I would be more sympathetic to the wear and tear except Delta's new pilot contract tops out at $495,000 for narrow-body captains and $595,000 for widebody.

(Written on 03/25/2023)(Permalink)

SpiceJet should be putting out the Help Wanted sign for 2 new pilots. This action by the flight crew is outright negligence and they should not be reinstated.

(Written on 03/25/2023)(Permalink)