I agree with Canuck44. Why is their race important? Are they qualified? That's all we need to know. Actually, this shouldn't even be of interest. We should be able to feel comfortable with airlines' choices for flight deck crews without regard for race, gender, etc. Are we waiting for the first flight deck crew piloted by trannies? In this day and age, more than ever, people can achieve their goals if they will apply themselves. We just got through with the first president of color. That should be an incentive for everyone to work to reach their goals.

(Written on 2018年05月25日)(Permalink)

Sad to see this. This was THE aircraft for decades. Watched BA's 747 land in PHX recently and realized this won't be happening much longer. Hope the 800 can carry the torch well into the future. These are beautiful aircraft.

(Written on 2018年03月30日)(Permalink)

Nice. American Airlines should fly American airliners. Great decision.

(Written on 2018年03月30日)(Permalink)

It's about time there are consequences for this kind of behavior. A small step in the right direction.

(Written on 2018年03月30日)(Permalink)

Cables and parts of a vacuum cleaner arranged to look like a bomb are considered a replica explosive device much as toy grenades, replica firearms, etc. While not dangerous in and of themselves, brandishing them at 35,000 feet in a pressurized tube could cause all sorts of panic and mayhem. That these idiots deliberately tried to get their replica through security is very much against the law.

(Written on 2018年01月26日)(Permalink)

Our airport security is being tested regularly by those that want to do us harm. They may stand and observe procedures, try as these idiots did to thwart security, or incite a third party with promises of money. That these idiots were caught is a testament to TSA. It is a dangerous game the tv crew played. They must be punished and not by merely a slap on the hand.

(Written on 2018年01月26日)(Permalink)

Very nice to se good news reported. It seems like today that only the bad news is shared. Congratulations and kudos to this pilot. I have a feeling that these acts of kindness and courtesy are the norm and the other "bad" stories are few and far between but get all the attention.

(Written on 2017年05月19日)(Permalink)

Happy Birthday. Keep up the great work. I look forward to your news stories every week.

(Written on 2017年03月24日)(Permalink)

Can't wait the see any follow up. I don't think it could be a bird at that altitude, but who knows? All the high flyers from previous post don't appear on the surface to be common to the area of the flight.

(Written on 2016年01月22日)(Permalink)

Awful, awful event. Caught on video to boot. Reminds me of the FedEx MD-11 accident at Narita a few years ago. Heartfelt condolences to families and friends of all who lost their lives.

(Written on 2013年05月03日)(Permalink)