The airline industry has lost a maverick who truly knew about Customer Service! RIP Mr. Kelleher,you will be sorely missed! (Raising a glass of Wild Turkey in salute)

(Written on 2019/01/05)(Permalink)

I’ve flown numerous times on MD-80s(typically the MD-82 or MD-83 and once on a MD-88)operated by TWA,American and Delta .Like the Boeing 727 before it the MD-80 proved to be a very effective workhorse on short (and some intermediate) length runs. And McDonnell Douglas aircraft have a reputation for longevity so many of these aircraft will still be flying for years to come. A popular running gag is that sometime in the 25th century one might be able to see a DC-8 flying a cargo route in Latin America!

(Written on 2018/12/31)(Permalink)

The “Mad Dog” will always be one of my favorite aircraft to fly in. I had more legroom in those planes than American’s Boeing 737-800s. Nothing like listening to those Pratt & Whitney JT8D-200 series turbofans spool up on engine start and the start of the takeoff run.

(Written on 2018/12/29)(Permalink)