Originally Posted by RhinoPherret (Post 1259115)

TOTD - Pax that said to me at the gate; “Oh gawd! I hate flying on those little jets (it was a CRJ). They are so unsafe.” I looked at the Pax and said; “I hear ya. I also hate those big old SUVs and the idiots that drive them!” Bingo! I could tell by the Pax’s response I hit a nerve. Pax did drive one of those big old SUVs. Now how did I guess that? I could tell the Pax was peeved by my comment but I felt quite satisfied. I told her to enjoy her flight. Bet that took her mind off of flying on one of those ‘Little Jets.” :D

Originally Posted by lolwut (Post 1259130)

I'm a pilot and riding on RJs makes me nervous. The pilots are more likely to be fatigued, less experienced, flying a broken airplane, etc.

Originally Posted by lolwut (Post 1259130)

I'm a pilot and riding on RJs makes me nervous. The pilots are more likely to be fatigued, less experienced, flying a broken airplane, etc.

Originally Posted by Fly782 (Post 1259198)

Agree on all parts except the broken planes. Some Majors carry just as many DMIs as the little guys. Especially Big D and US.

Originally Posted by galaxy flyer (Post 1259191)

Timbo

And, in your case, it takes 3 Co-Pirates watching you! :p

GF

Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp (Post 1259200)

If by Big D, you mean DL, then you must be kidding... this past summer we had a period where only 1 out of 10 airplanes had a single deferral. My experience has been commensurate with that.

When the pilots are dressed like this:
http://ashlyahtin2.narod.ru/photo2.jpg
... the mechanics think twice about not fixing something.