Robbie Stewart Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 A350-900's saa1.JPG saa2.JPG As far as selling the A350 to South Africa, I think the jury is still deliberating on the benefits on offer, but that opening shot on the PR blurb for "About South African Airways"...'South African Airways is the leading carrier in Africa,...' I am of the opinion that that bit is a load of horse manure, and that Ethiopian Airways would take issue and offence by that blatant lie. https://www.worldairlineawards.com/best-airlines-2019-by-region/ Long Wheel Base 1
kosmonooit Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 (edited) Yes they should amend to "used to be" but you can see (in general) how that press release is littered with formulaic PR-propoganda speak Edited July 1, 2019 by kosmonooit Long Wheel Base 1
SwissVan Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 As far as selling the A350 to South Africa, I think the jury is still deliberating on the benefits on offer, but that opening shot on the PR blurb for "About South African Airways"...'South African Airways is the leading carrier in Africa,...' I am of the opinion that that bit is a load of horse manure, and that Ethiopian Airways would take issue and offence by that blatant lie. https://www.worldairlineawards.com/best-airlines-2019-by-region/Apparently not all Ethiopian flights are something to feel proud about. I’ve heard some horror stories regarding their flights to India and transitioning through Addis Robbie Stewart 1
Fruity Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 Love a lovely designed airport! That TWA Terminal @ JFK has been refurbished and reopened as a hotel - there is a Lockheed Constellation there as a Cocktail Bar. RoddieJ and DJR 2
kosmonooit Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 Apparently not all Ethiopian flights are something to feel proud about. I’ve heard some horror stories regarding their flights to India and transitioning through Addis I've flown Ethiopian and yes the transit was a bit of an unpleasant 3rd work experience but apparently they are sorting out a new terminal, they sure need it. Cabin crew was nice though SwissVan 1
kosmonooit Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 Thing about that new feature at Changi you have to check in to Singapore to experience it, which actually is not too much of a hassle, visa free.
kosmonooit Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 "Dudu made me do it" https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/national/2019-07-01-dudu-myeni-made-me-appoint-people-says-former-saa-manager-mathulwane-mpshe/ Like I said most of the upper echelons and management have to go if the organisation is to survive. Long Wheel Base 1
Robbie Stewart Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 Don't you just love journalists these days? In order to inform the masses of SAA's intent with regards to leasing A350's, they publish their article replete with a pic of a 747-400... https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/saa-lease-airbus-a350-900-to-help-with-turn-around-strategy/ And to think, all this time everyone is going on about 'fake news'. Not so, just fake journalists... Lotus, DJR and Long Wheel Base 3
Long Wheel Base Posted July 3, 2019 Posted July 3, 2019 Just remember where you first heard about the A350s........................... DJR, Lotus and Robbie Stewart 3
Long Wheel Base Posted July 3, 2019 Posted July 3, 2019 Don't you just love journalists these days? In order to inform the masses of SAA's intent with regards to leasing A350's, they publish their article replete with a pic of a 747-400... https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/saa-lease-airbus-a350-900-to-help-with-turn-around-strategy/ And to think, all this time everyone is going on about 'fake news'. Not so, just fake journalists...That's a 747-300. the 747-400 has winglets and either Rolls Royce RB211 or General Electric CF6-80 engines. Those engines are Pratt and Whitney JT9.The 747-300 was nicknamed the "SUD" which stood for Stretched Upper Deck. The model before that was the 747-200 and had a much shorter upper deck. DJR and Robbie Stewart 2
dirtypot Posted July 3, 2019 Posted July 3, 2019 Saw this video the other day of this airport. Puts all other airports I've been to, to shame! https://youtu.be/BYCETjh4eMc?t=14
Robbie Stewart Posted July 3, 2019 Posted July 3, 2019 That's a 747-300. the 747-400 has winglets and either Rolls Royce RB211 or General Electric CF6-80 engines. Those engines are Pratt and Whitney JT9.The 747-300 was nicknamed the "SUD" which stood for Stretched Upper Deck. The model before that was the 747-200 and had a much shorter upper deck. oops, my bad. Thanks for pointing that out. SwissVan and Long Wheel Base 2
SwissVan Posted July 3, 2019 Posted July 3, 2019 oops, my bad. Thanks for pointing that out.You not a journalist by any chance????? Long Wheel Base, Robbie Stewart, Bateleur1 and 1 other 4
Robbie Stewart Posted July 3, 2019 Posted July 3, 2019 You not a journalist by any chance? I can proudly say that I am......NOT one. Long Wheel Base, DJR and Fruity 3
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