Southwest eying international routes?
07-27-2014, 06:27 AM
#41
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Originally Posted by WHACKMASTER
Bahahahahahaha!!!!! Bravo! However they'd better get their *** in gear and start laying some EMAS down. Just as importantly they really need to smooth some of the taxiways down there for all the geniuses that think taxiing at 30 kts is normal.
07-27-2014, 07:30 AM
#42
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Originally Posted by tsquare
Touche'... That was funny, actually. But wrong. Air Lines.
air·line
ˈe(ə)rˌlīn/
noun
plural noun: airlines
1.
an organization providing a regular public service of air transportation on one or more routes.
07-27-2014, 07:59 AM
#43
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Originally Posted by shoelu
Maybe it is in Atlanta, but to the English speaking world it's AIRLINES!
air·line
ˈe(ə)rˌlīn/
noun
plural noun: airlines
1.
an organization providing a regular public service of air transportation on one or more routes.
air·line
ˈe(ə)rˌlīn/
noun
plural noun: airlines
1.
an organization providing a regular public service of air transportation on one or more routes.
so because "airlines" is a word, that trumps "air" and "lines" being used separately?
Oh and FYI its officially supposed to be Under Boob.
07-27-2014, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by shoelu
Maybe it is in Atlanta, but to the English speaking world it's AIRLINES!
air·line
ˈe(ə)rˌlīn/
noun
plural noun: airlines
1.
an organization providing a regular public service of air transportation on one or more routes.
air·line
ˈe(ə)rˌlīn/
noun
plural noun: airlines
1.
an organization providing a regular public service of air transportation on one or more routes.
KEY ON-TIME PERFORMANCE AND FLIGHT CANCELLATION STATISTICS
Based on Data Filed with the Bureau of Transportation Statistics by the 14 Reporting Carriers and Tarmac Data Filed by All Carriers
Overall
76.9 percent on-time arrivals
Highest On-Time Arrival Rates
- Hawaiian Airlines – 93.2 percent
- Alaska Airlines – 89.7 percent
- Delta Air Lines – 84.4 percent
- ExpressJet Airlines – 70.3 percent
- Envoy Air – 71.4 percent
- Southwest Airlines – 71.8 percent
You know I'm just yanking your chain dontcha?
07-27-2014, 10:42 AM
#45
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Originally Posted by gloopy
lolwut?
so because "airlines" is a word, that trumps "air" and "lines" being used separately?
Oh and FYI its officially supposed to be Under Boob.
so because "airlines" is a word, that trumps "air" and "lines" being used separately?
Oh and FYI its officially supposed to be Under Boob.
When used separately it simply no longer means "a system furnishing air transport between specified points."
Don't sweat it, some companies have been butchering the English language for years and doing just fine.
07-27-2014, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Pelican
Who ever said DL couldn't fly an RNP? Please provide a link. Only thing we said was to get your own. I'm craving to be validated by a true MAJOR airline pilot since the non-bankrupt, 75 year + legacy I work for is only a regional, I have a huge hole in my sole to fly big airplanes into malaria infested lands....duh
Carry on.
07-27-2014, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by shoelu
Of course it doesn't mean they can't be used separately. For instance--Air is flowing through the pneumatic lines.-- is perfectly acceptable.
When used separately it simply no longer means "a system furnishing air transport between specified points."
Don't sweat it, some companies have been butchering the English language for years and doing just fine.
When used separately it simply no longer means "a system furnishing air transport between specified points."
Don't sweat it, some companies have been butchering the English language for years and doing just fine.
Kind of like luv? Amirite?
07-27-2014, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by shoelu
Don't sweat it, some companies have been butchering the English language for years and doing just fine.
07-27-2014, 04:18 PM
#49
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Originally Posted by Pelican
Who ever said DL couldn't fly an RNP? Please provide a link. Only thing we said was to get your own. I'm craving to be validated by a true MAJOR airline pilot since the non-bankrupt, 75 year + legacy I work for is only a regional, I have a huge hole in my sole to fly big airplanes into malaria infested lands....duh
07-27-2014, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by sailingfun
There are not many constants in the airline industry. One however has always been when a airline starts a new market airlines already in that market do everything to aide in providing a safe operation. They normally share everything they can from a operational basis to assist the startup. That includes carrying the check airman from the new airline into the new airport on jumpseats and sharing every detail you on best practices. Alaska is the first airline I have ever seen refuse that courtesy ever. It's sad for the entire industry.
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