Indeed a nice photograph.
Silly question, but what’s the difference between just a “lease” and then a “wet-lease”? I read about it so much on the forums and in Airliner World but haven’t a clue.
Congratulations and keep up the good posting!
Nice photos. Always liked the Saudi Arabian colour scheme, looks great on the 777 but not so good on the 747SP, what a dreadful 747 variant!
Originally posted by KabirT
next in line should be the 747.
I’ve never been lucky enough to experience the 757, but I do think it’s one great aircraft and certainly a very successful one, too.
However, if the 747 is discontinued, Boeing’s days are severely numbered. The A380 is going to be a huge success and Boeing need to have some sort of competition. Since no new double decker is on the cards for Boeing, keeping the 747 would be a great move and to develop the idea even more would make them stronger compared to Airbus.
Difficullt to choose, considering I’ve not experienced many British airlines, more frequently flying my destination’s flag carrier. But anyway, here’s my choices and reasons:
REGIONAL CARRIER – I’d certainly say British Airways and it’s smaller airlines such as Loganair. An extremely large airline with flights to just about every airport in the country.
FLAG CARRIER – A rather pricey airline I’d say. Had a quote from them today for our next holiday. Since Thai was not available, we were forced to “consider” British Airways at a supplement of £300 per person on top of the Thai price. Although my 2 flights with them have been good ones, they’re certainly expensive for what they are, but they offer more routes than any other UK airline still in operation.
CHARTER AIRLINE – I’ve tried Monarch Airlines, JMC Air, Britannia Airways, Airtours International. On long haul, Airtours International with their A330s and PTVs were great, they did after all introduce them before any other charter airline.
LOW COST – I’d say Ryanair. That programme I watched 2 or so months ago was interesting, explaining how Ryanair really dominate the low cost airline industry and how they sneakily make their profits, sometimes deceiving passengers. The future looks bright for them, easyJet also.
Great stuff, well done!
Originally posted by Hand87_5
c/s stands for color share ? 🙂
Colour scheme.
Not a bad scheme but there must be better ways to create a colour scheme for an alliance of just 2 airlines.
That’s very tacky looking, not a fan of that Star Alliance scheme.
Hello again, it was great thanks. Landed at Heathrow at 6:50am this morning after an 11 and a half hour trip from Bangkok. Will post one of my lengthy reviews now. However, although I did purchase a digital camera, I managed to get not a single photograph for which I apologise!
Originally posted by Comet
The kind of sick individual who takes a photo like that is matched by the sick individuals who buy them, therefore if no one would buy these photos, then there would be no incentive to take them. It’s the same as those ghouls who go sifting through crash wreckage to collect “souvenirs”, they are all as bad.
It’s certainly not nice to think that somebody would even consider to sell this wreckage, but as for taking a photo of it… what’s the problem with that? You’re saying that if you trotted along with your camera and came across such a scene, you wouldn’t take a photograph? I think not.
Sounds exciting, shame I couldn’t have been there to join in the fun.
Hello again,
Just a quick word again. I’m now a million miles away from home and loving it.
Not a great deal to say at the moment but will back in little over 2 weeks to talk about it.
I’m glad you enjoyed it. I got home last night as Concorde shot over at about 8.15pm and commented on it’s late departure.
Did you get any photographs?
Great Mr. Webmaster,
I have to admit though.. it’s been hell being without it for 4 days! The Internet has been so boring.
Thanks though, it’s great to have this wonderful facility back again. 🙂
Eurgh 😡 that’s one awful colour scheme!
Air Canada operate a real variety of aircraft into London Heathrow – the A340, 767-200 (possibly -300 too) and the 747-400.