A spokesman from Air France gave this response.

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With respect, that report sounds like a very one-sided account of the hysterical rants of people who aren’t getting there own way. I’m sure Air France and the immigration authorities would give a different version of events.

I’m guessing the problem was that they needed visas to enter the country in order to go to the hotels with the other passengers, in which case the delay would have been with the Indian authorities in Paris.

That said, given the circumstances, and under their duty of care, Air France should have kept them fed and watered.

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The whole point of hold luggage is that you can put things in there like blades, scissors etc which you can’t carry on board.

I wouldn’t say that’s the ‘whole point’ but you do have a point.

I have two more for MO’L to consider.

1. Remote control aircraft with one pilot flying five aircraft at once from a control centre in whichever country lets him pay pilots the lowest wages.

2. An onboard buffet with an honesty box for payment so that he doesn’t need any more cabin crew.

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(I hope WW doesn’t read my second suggestion!)

Hi Newflyer and welcome.

I don’t know much about Aviacsa, but I just wanted to share a few thoughts with you.

I worked on the 737-200 for many years and it’s a great solid, little aircraft. It is very noisy if you are sitting behind the wings and the changes in engine sounds are very noticeable. It climbs very steeply after take off and some turns can be quite sharp. After landing some parts of the engine cowling move noticeably when reverse thrust is used, pax often used to think parts were falling off, and again reverse thrust can be very noisy. Flying on a -200 isn’t as subltle as newer types, but I mention all of these so that you know they are PERFECTLY normal. For me this lack of subtlety makes it far more interesting than an Airbus.

I see aviacsa have tried other types, such as the F100 and Bae146, but stuck with the B737. This must tell you that it is the right aircraft for their operation, and with a fleet of 23 -200’s they have to among the most experienced operators of the type today.

I’m sure you’ll be fine. Have a good trip.

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I know it’s Easter, but that’s no excuse for teaching your Granny to suck eggs! :diablo:

Not even chocolate ones?

The plot thickens while the chocolate melts…

http://ec.europa.eu/transport/air-ban/pdf/list_en.pdf

This is the latest list of airlines banned from the EU. Page 8 includes Garuda.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/bristol/hi/people_and_places/history/newsid_7965000/7965597.stm

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from the official website of the Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace in France.

Poisson d’Avril as the french woud say!

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