British Air still uses "Speedbird" which I've always liked. They took it from BOAC; and abandoned BAE's "Bealine" (which is kinda cute...)I'm partial to "Dynasty."I always liked "Clipper"......I kinda like the Cactus call sign. Kinda like Citrus, and Blue Streak.When they finally merge under one operating certificate in a few month's, that should be (I hope) the last of the "Cactus" call sign on air traffic radio.....
My favorite AA livery was the 'Astrojet' era. come to think of it....I like just about all of the airline liveries that came in the early sixties as the 'jet age' took off....
That news release indicated that the new Bombardier's would be operated by former USAir regional subsidiary PSA, but that they haven't decided which carrier would get the new Embraer's. Today, an internal communication http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/2013/12/union-american-eagle-pilots-receive-new-contract-proposal-warning-from-management.html/ revealed that they are negotiating with former AA's regional subsidiary, American Eagle Airlines, ALPA pilot's union for certain concession's in order to award them the new Embraer's. It should be known that USAir owned PSA and Piedmont as regional subsidiaries, AA owned American Eagle Airlines. In additon, AA had previously contracted with other non-owned regional carrier's to operated at first as 'American Connections', but later also marketed them under the American Eagle brand. Now with the merger, they will market all the owned and nonowned regional's under the American Eagle brand....it gets kind of confusing..... :huh:
Well of course, I made it clear to him that the MD-83 was very loud because he was sitting right by the engine. I personally quite like the old Mad Dogs. I do agree that US seats are probably worse than AA. Service, I mean, it depends on the crew.
Yeah, I do like the MD-80, even though some people hate them. Just like how some people love MCI coaches and other think they're "American junk."
Back in the Day when I was a Regular Business Traveler I was among the First Members of the AA Advantage and United's Frequent Flyer Programs! I Earned Many,Many Free Flights, Used the Lounges and other Perks over the Years and Enjoyed Them Greatly! Unfortunately Due to the Millions of Members and the Ever Increasing Number of Airline Passengers Coupled with Flight Cutbacks, these Programs are Becoming Less Valuable all the Time! Those Fortunate Enough to have their Employer Pay for their Travel still get to Enjoy these Programs but if Paying Yourself they are Not a Value IMO!!
Sounds like they "Cooked the Books" to Me!!
(Their Election "Consultant" was from Chicago! )
what do the opinions of those that are not even eligible to vote matter in that particular decision making process?No idea, but they had a voting contest on Facebook if that says anything. Of course, I highly doubt they took those votes into consideration, but it was fun to watch the comment thread.So how many posters on the AU forum are employees of AA or US?
Some people came up with some pretty cool designs.It doesn't matter.....but, ...whether an employee or not, the opinion's expressed here can be taken as a 'barometer' of opinion's in general of that design.So how many posters on the AU forum are employees of AA or US?
Speaking of Henry Dreyfuss, here is the original "Henry Dreyfuss" interior on the Braniff 707. Yes, it's a 707-227, a very rare airliner.
Wow, every gentleman in the shot is wearing a suit. Now I'm grateful when the guy I sit next to has a shirt with sleeves.Speaking of Henry Dreyfuss, here is the original "Henry Dreyfuss" interior on the Braniff 707. Yes, it's a 707-227, a very rare airliner.
