Originally Posted by
Hawaii808
don’t worry they’re still learning that when Oakland Center goes down and there’s a ground stop on all ETOPS flights it also applies to them even though their dispatch says they are good to go. Because, you know, they are southwest. (Yes, this is something that happened and I heard the entire conversation with Lihue Ground control)
As someone who works at SWA and has multiple buddies at Hawaiian I enjoy the hate and vitriol on this forum. The part I especially like is when Hawaiian guys tell us how hard etops is.
Listen, I get it, new guys screw up a radio call, a clearance, **** off ground at hnl or ask for a different crossing altitude. The one common part is that it’s not one company, I’ve heard every company get into trouble with atc, ground, radar (including Hawaiian).
I fly etops because it’s laid back and it’s less work, inter-island is fun (get low and call the field in sight) and the layovers are pretty chill. Every time I start complaining about my life I fly a domestic trip into Atlanta, Denver, Chicago… etc Running a de-ice checklist dodging thunderstorms is way worse than the island lifestyle. SWA flying to the islands is not going to change. Honestly, I hope you guys keep kicking ass with your great service. Just stop insinuating that your gods greatest gift to man by flying the b track and crossing over Bambo at 10k. 🤙