A tip of the hat to the crew for handling a "snake in the cockpit" Of course, our muck raking media made hay of the fact that it was a Boeing aircraft involved. They all need to find a real job instead of feeding on others misfortune.

(Written on 2021/07/03)(Permalink)

I do not claim to be a genius, unlike MH370. You must own stock in Airbus or Generous Mother. I am merely pointing out that far to often the FAA has made serious missteps in their enforcement. Many times political influence is behind it. Of course our MS media is all to willing to pile on an American company, while giving a foreign company, with govt' subsidies a free pass. President Reagan was right when he stated the scariest words spoken are, "I am from the govt', and am here to help."

(Written on 2021/06/04)(Permalink)

Just like NHTSA with the auto industry, the FAA is into more CYA mode. Bill Lear was correct when he said the FAA was the carbuncle on the backside of aviation! If "guvment" agencies and regulators would work with the industry, (what a novel idea) instead of against them, things would go a lot smoother. Any mass production product will have a glitch, so give Boeing credit for fixing the problem, not ignoring it, like GM.

(Written on 2021/06/04)(Permalink)

I am still slightly surprised t those that have been around aviation for a while, still think that a company would purposely design a flawed airplane. Sadly, for the victims of Lionair and Ethiopian Air, were the end result of flawed maintenance and inadequate trainng. Or possibly, a huge mistake like Korean Air 007, and the Korean Air 747 that crashed into Nimitz Hill on Guam. The MAX is not, repeat not a flawed airliner. If it is flown by competent pilots, with the correct amount of training, not a dvd and a video conference tutorial.

(Written on 2021/04/02)(Permalink)

The worst kept secret in the industry, is that the break even point for the A380 is far higher than that for a 747. Airbus gambled, and lost that passengers would want to be shoehorned into a 555 seat cabin. Sir Richard Branson had a novel idea with his wanting to put a hot tub or gym on the lower deck. I agree with many, that the 747 was the sweet spot in size, and dual purpose in design. Just like ocean liners, you can build too big.

(Written on 2021/03/08)(Permalink)

Looks fantastic!!! Cannot wait to see them in an airshow this year!

(Written on 2021/01/26)(Permalink)

Another reason I have not flown on United the last several years, ( I used to fly them exclusively) is that they are 15-20% higher on fares as opposed to other airlines to the same destination.

(Written on 2021/01/25)(Permalink)

I agree that the level of service has declined over the past several years, however I have observed a notable number of customers throwing an infantile response when a snafu occurs. I have been "flight interrupted" more than once, and never acted like a 2 year old that did not get their cookie. Gate and ticket agents are harried enough as it is. Don't forget courtesy is a two-way street. Work with them and you will be pleasantly surprised at the final result.

(Written on 2021/01/25)(Permalink)

I am soooo.... glad to see the Goebbles News Network GONE! Maybe their employees can find acting jobs in Hollywood. They certainly won't need "reeducation". LOL!

(Written on 2021/01/15)(Permalink)

You are right on the money about Greg Fifes assessment of this incident. CRM was not used, as well as the "holes in the layers of swiss cheese" were allowed to line up perfectly. More was made over the aircraft troubles than needed to be, especially the manure spreading by the media just to boost ratings. I am glad to see Boeing being proactive in hiring seasoned pilots to help line pilots with the updates on the aircraft.

(Written on 2020/12/29)(Permalink)