Allegiant Safety from concerned Passenger
04-17-2018, 09:12 AM
#21
Kabuki Kool
Joined APC: Jul 2016
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Originally Posted by JH88
4 out of the 5 times I have flown I have connected in ATL. You should know that Louisville doesn’t have many direct flights and ATL is the major connection. I care about my life and not about bringing down your airline. But guess you have since persuaded me to look elsewhere for my flight. Sincerely hope you are not a pilot as just from reading some of your posts, I can tell you are immature.
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news...480008613.html
Jh88 here’s some industry super-secret insider info for you. Sit away from the motors. Looks like you're stuck going through Atlanta all the time.
04-17-2018, 01:27 PM
#22
Living the Dream
Joined APC: Sep 2013
Posts: 1,795
We can always be diplomatic towards passengers; a little public goodwill has never hurt pilots. Besides, passengers pay our salaries. It only makes sense to give them a positive experience and allay any fears.
Even if JH88 was a reporter, it's not like there's some super secret scandal he'd glean by asking these questions (chemtrails aside) (also, that's a running joke about gullible conspiracy theorists, JH88 - no such thing).
Anyhow, TransWorld was good enough to cover a lot of solid points. The timing of today's Southwest incident isn't doing you any favors for your concerns, but of the thousands of commercial flights a day, 365 days a year, it is statistically negligible.
If you really want to get over your fear and have a little money to burn, try taking some flight lessons. Probably not practical, but just a thought. You could also mess around in a flight sim on your computer.
Lastly, my girlfriend is afraid of flying. I razz her that it's not flying you need to be afraid of... it's the ground that causes problems.
Disclaimer: not an Allegiant pilot
Even if JH88 was a reporter, it's not like there's some super secret scandal he'd glean by asking these questions (chemtrails aside) (also, that's a running joke about gullible conspiracy theorists, JH88 - no such thing).
Anyhow, TransWorld was good enough to cover a lot of solid points. The timing of today's Southwest incident isn't doing you any favors for your concerns, but of the thousands of commercial flights a day, 365 days a year, it is statistically negligible.
If you really want to get over your fear and have a little money to burn, try taking some flight lessons. Probably not practical, but just a thought. You could also mess around in a flight sim on your computer.
Lastly, my girlfriend is afraid of flying. I razz her that it's not flying you need to be afraid of... it's the ground that causes problems.
Disclaimer: not an Allegiant pilot
04-17-2018, 04:51 PM
#23
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jun 2006
Position: A320
Posts: 1,347
I’ve found nervous flyers feel better after seeing www.flightaware.com and looking at the number of flights at any one time. When you see that flying is that common it helps to set in your mind that maybe it is safe and normal.
04-18-2018, 07:36 AM
#24
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Joined APC: Sep 2006
Posts: 926
Originally Posted by FreshWater
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news...480008613.html
Jh88 here’s some industry super-secret insider info for you. Sit away from the motors. Looks like you're stuck going through Atlanta all the time.
Jh88 here’s some industry super-secret insider info for you. Sit away from the motors. Looks like you're stuck going through Atlanta all the time.
05-03-2018, 06:22 AM
#26
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2014
Posts: 360
Originally Posted by JH88
1. I feel like pilots here get paid less. Then I think - well what pilot wants to work for an airline that pays them less, probably has less benefits/perks/prestige and puts them on older aircraft? Then I assume that it’s young, less experienced pilots or just pilots that couldn’t make it to major airliner.
2. I got on this plane website and it gave me the age of the different planes in your fleet and I see these A320s are 15-20 years old. How safe are these and are they similar aged to major airliners or do they get extended lives at allegiant?
Also did this on my phone so sorry for grammar!
1.There are many reasons that an individual would choose to work at one airline or another. Where they could live to start their flights. Type of flying (domestic/international/long haul/short hop). Pay. Corporate personality. The list goes on and on. There is a cross section of age/experience at any airline. The best paid are not the best hires.
2.The A320 is a relatively new design with a proven track record. Newer airplanes are easier to maintain than older ones because of the computer integration. There are no "unsafe" airplanes flying with any major US carrier.
You are LITERALLY safer on any airplane in the US than you are in your own bathroom at home.
This forum is a very difficult place to get information from.. It's here, but so is a lot of.....stuff.
(dude asked two simple questions...)
05-09-2018, 10:54 PM
#27
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2015
Position: MD-88 FO
Posts: 1,558
Originally Posted by JH88
4 out of the 5 times I have flown I have connected in ATL. You should know that Louisville doesn’t have many direct flights and ATL is the major connection. I care about my life and not about bringing down your airline. But guess you have since persuaded me to look elsewhere for my flight. Sincerely hope you are not a pilot as just from reading some of your posts, I can tell you are immature.
05-14-2018, 03:55 AM
#28
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Joined APC: Dec 2008
Position: Left,Right, Left, Right,Right,Left, Right, Left
Posts: 3,150
Scared of moving parts in a plane and well trained professionals...
Probably gets in uber daily.
All vehicles on the highway are VERY well maintained. All drivers are professionals.
Enjoy your trip down I75😆
Probably gets in uber daily.
All vehicles on the highway are VERY well maintained. All drivers are professionals.
Enjoy your trip down I75😆
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