DAL JFK To DKR
07-01-2014, 02:07 PM
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DAL JFK To DKR
There is about a 20% chance I am going to Dakar as part of the work of a nonprofit that recently asked me to take over as executive director. As I understand it, the most convenient way is DAL from Seattle to JFK then DKR. Is DAL using a 757 to DKR? How is the comfort on such a long flight?
07-01-2014, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by vagabond
There is about a 20% chance I am going to Dakar as part of the work of a nonprofit that recently asked me to take over as executive director. As I understand it, the most convenient way is DAL from Seattle to JFK then DKR. Is DAL using a 757 to DKR? How is the comfort on such a long flight?
07-01-2014, 02:28 PM
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East Coast of the USA to West Coast of Africa...piece of Cake.
A little over 8 hours...easy. Buy Economy Comfort if you want a little more leg room. Otherwise, pop a sleeping pill and you'll be there after watching a few movies, a few snacks, and a few drinks.
I have made 16 trips to/from the middle east, 14-16 hours each way, all in coach on Delta.
Use some of that big baller money and get yourself an upgrade to business.
Seriously...I would be more concerned with the doxycycline that you will be taking on a daily basis once over there. Its a horrible drug, but necessary.
A little over 8 hours...easy. Buy Economy Comfort if you want a little more leg room. Otherwise, pop a sleeping pill and you'll be there after watching a few movies, a few snacks, and a few drinks.
I have made 16 trips to/from the middle east, 14-16 hours each way, all in coach on Delta.
Use some of that big baller money and get yourself an upgrade to business.
Seriously...I would be more concerned with the doxycycline that you will be taking on a daily basis once over there. Its a horrible drug, but necessary.
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07-01-2014, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by vagabond
There is about a 20% chance I am going to Dakar as part of the work of a nonprofit that recently asked me to take over as executive director. As I understand it, the most convenient way is DAL from Seattle to JFK then DKR. Is DAL using a 757 to DKR? How is the comfort on such a long flight?
Coach will be miserable unless you can get an economy comfort seat, which will cost some extra $ unless you have top elite status at Delta.
look at seatguru.com for seat recommendations.
good luck and be safe.
07-02-2014, 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by The Juice
Seriously...I would be more concerned with the doxycycline that you will be taking on a daily basis once over there. Its a horrible drug, but necessary.
07-02-2014, 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Justdoinmyjob
Why take doxycycline? Take Malarone.
07-02-2014, 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by sailingfun
Doxycycline is a better overall drug for long term use and protects against other issues found in Africa. Malarone can have some nasty wise effects and is for malaria only. I got to experience some of them first hand. The downside to doxycycline is having to take it for 30 days after leaving.
Besides, I understood the OP to be visiting, not living there. Long term residency, then yes, doxycycline would be a god idea.
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