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Old 04-06-2008, 12:02 PM
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Wow, you have been completely misinformed. I am a pilot for Allegiant Air. We fly MD-80s. Southwest Airlines flies Boeing 737s. The two are airplanes completely different.
Allegiant has an excellent safety record and I haven't noticed any irregularities in maintenance. I feel safe flying everyday and so should you.
Have you been with Allegiant long? I suppose that a frightened passenger doesn't make sense to someone who is in the air every day. Do you have a family? if so, do you have any concerns whatsoever about putting them on an Allegiant flight? Do you know who will be flying Tri-FLL on the Saturday the 12th? I'd sure like to shake their hand!
I'm starting to get very ****ed at capt. Tom. Now I'm wondering why he would even tell me something like that. My thoughts are that if he, as a commercial pilot truly has serious information about faulty practices regarding any airline, Allegiant or otherwise, then is he not just as guilty as the airline if he doesn't come forward with it? I would think that as a pilot you would keep the safety of passengers and crew first and foremost above all else!
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Old 04-06-2008, 12:05 PM
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Always remember that the pilots have to be on the plane too. If it wasn't safe enough to do several times a week then we wouldn't go. We have wives and kids of our own.
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Old 04-06-2008, 12:10 PM
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Jack, google capt. bunn fear of flying.

Here's one of the hits: http://www.airlinesafety.com/Unions/CaptainTomBunn.htm

I don't know Tom Bunn and don't know anything about him, but it sounds like he did you a HUGE disservice. He has merely increased your fear of flying.
As a United pilot, I wouldn't hesitate to fly Allegiant.
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Old 04-06-2008, 12:29 PM
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Jack,

I've been in Aircraft Maintenance for over 20 years. Everyone I have ever met at Allegiant has demonstrated that they are serious about the safety of their passengers and their aircraft, and as you've said yourself about the Flight Crew, "…..as a pilot you would keep the safety of passengers and crew first and foremost above all else! "

They do.

You're good to go.

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Old 04-06-2008, 12:33 PM
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Jack2007,
I looked up the flight crew of your flight on 4/12. I don't know them, but I'm sure they're very safe and knowledgeable; I haven't met a captain at Allegiant yet who wasn't. I am based in Las Vegas, so I don't get to fly with the FLL crews.
Our flying is very relaxed, we go out and back to the same airports all the time, so we are highly familiar with the routes, ATC, and the airports. Most captains even know the frequencies by heart before ATC assigns them to us. There are rarely any surprises.
I have personally had my mother, best friend, aunts, uncles, cousins, and other friends fly on Allegiant and I have never thought twice about it.

I suggest you let the flight attendants know about your fear of flying when you board. They are very understanding and helpful and will do anything they can to alleviate your concerns.
Please remember that only you can decide if you are okay to fly. If you start to feel ill, nauseous, faint or just aren't feeling good, please consider postponing your flight until you are ready. We want to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable experience.
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Old 04-06-2008, 01:28 PM
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Jack,

I hope that what you have read here has eased your concerns some. You came to the right place. Please come back and let us know how well your trip went. Take Datonaflyer's advice and let the Cabin Crew know of your concerns when you board, if you still have any.

Best wishes to you and your "new bride". Have a safe and enjoyable experience.

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One additional Note: By the time you return, this thread may have moved to Hangar Talk. If you don't see it here, look for it there.

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Old 04-07-2008, 12:56 AM
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Captn. Tom claims to have email records of shoddy maintenance work sent to him from a former Allegiant pilot who he claims was fired for refusing to fly an "unsafe" plane.

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I know this idiot in question. He was not fired for refusing to fly an unsafe aircraft he was fired for being an A**hole. This guy is a sad excuse for a pilot and should return to Italy. He would write up his aircraft if the destination was IMC. (Scared) If it was VMC he would ask his F/O " so where do you want to break down today?" And he would write up his aircraft at out stations when he knew of the problems before he left his base that morning. This guy was hellbent on costing Allegiant Air money and ruining their reputation. He thought he was going to Southwest someday. Nobody liked flying with him. Flying with this idiot was like flying with a child as a Captain. Worst of the worst. I could go on and on ....shoot i could write a book about this Idiot. Sooo if you see a fat, rosey cheeked, pale, smelly italian guy with a high pitched voice in the Cockpit get off quick.
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I know this idiot in question. He was not fired for refusing to fly an unsafe aircraft he was fired for being an A**hole. This guy is a sad excuse for a pilot and should return to Italy. He would write up his aircraft if the destination was IMC. (Scared) If it was VMC he would ask his F/O " so where do you want to break down today?" And he would write up his aircraft at out stations when he knew of the problems before he left his base that morning. This guy was hellbent on costing Allegiant Air money and ruining their reputation. He thought he was going to Southwest someday. Nobody liked flying with him. Flying with this idiot was like flying with a child as a Captain. Worst of the worst. I could go on and on ....shoot i could write a book about this Idiot. Sooo if you see a fat, rosey cheeked, pale, smelly italian guy with a high pitched voice in the Cockpit get off quick.
You seem to allude to "problems". Are you saying the aircraft had issues?
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Old 04-07-2008, 04:34 AM
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You seem to allude to "problems". Are you saying the aircraft had issues?
The type of "problems" that guys like this report as broken are minute things that don't effect the safety of the airplane. They wait until they are away from a maintenance base, so it will cost the company more money and delay or cancel the flight.

These issues are things like a burnt out light bulb above a passenger seat, a coffee pot leaking, or a broken sun visor in the flight deck. As you can see, none of these would cause any safety issues. Once an item is "written" up, it must be addressed. Most people write these type of items up at a maintenance base, where they can be fixed in little time.
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Old 04-07-2008, 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by daytonaflyer View Post
Jack2007,
Unfortunately, you have been completely misinformed. I am a pilot for Allegiant Air. We fly MD-80s. Southwest Airlines flies Boeing 737s. The two are airplanes completely different.
Allegiant has an excellent safety record and I haven't noticed anything out of the ordinary with maintenance, and certainly not anything illegal. If something does need maintenance, it is promptly written up by the pilots and fixed by our mechanics. It sounds like your contact gave you some very bad information.
Considering all the MD-80 inspections that caused flight cancellations by American and Delta Airlines, and the fact that all of our airplanes already had the inspections completed, I feel safe flying on Allegiant and so should you.
As a former Allegiant pilot...I agree 100% with daytonaflyer. Enjoy the flight.
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