I was flying BOS-PHL on the evening of June 9, and I vividly remember discussing with several other customers how strange it was that an Aer Lingus flight appeared to come so close to us. I didn't think much after that night until there was a media explosion regarding the flight several weeks later.
Today, the New York Times is reporting an even closer call at JFK several weeks ago.
See story:
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/07/21/nyregion/21plane.html
Folks, we are back to pre 9/11 travel levels - that means there are more planes than ever before flying through our airspace.
Let us take the time to remember all the people who get us safely from point A to B without incident. Ever since the days of "US Scare," US Airways has been one of (if not the) safest airlines in the world. It is just a shame that management seems to be "cutting" so much on the MX side of things. Regardless, "kudos" to all the remaining MX folks - you do one hell of a job.
Let us also take the time to reflect on the superb job of the pilots in the US Airways system. I have always been a "good flyer," but sometimes I will get a bit nervous if there is serious turbulence or any other problem while flying - except if I am flying US Airways. The minute I walk on the planes, I know that I have the most experienced flight crews in the industry. In fact, when we all talk about revenue management and erosion of the US product, one reason that I stilloverpay for a crappy transcon snackbox is because I feel safe. If I was flying anyone else, I wouldn't have that sense of security. 99.9% of the flyers don't see this, but this CP does.
I want to personally thank the F/O of my BOS-PHL flight for saving my life 6 weeks ago. I can only imagine the trials he has been through during his US career - he has probably been a Captain before, only to be demoted to F/O because of the disgusting cutbacks. However, he obviously comes to work prepared to face anything on a daily basis. Without his incredible instincts, which he used while operating an aircraft at incredible speeds down a runway in Boston, the "merger" might be an afterthought at this point.
Regards,
ISP
Today, the New York Times is reporting an even closer call at JFK several weeks ago.
See story:
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/07/21/nyregion/21plane.html
Folks, we are back to pre 9/11 travel levels - that means there are more planes than ever before flying through our airspace.
Let us take the time to remember all the people who get us safely from point A to B without incident. Ever since the days of "US Scare," US Airways has been one of (if not the) safest airlines in the world. It is just a shame that management seems to be "cutting" so much on the MX side of things. Regardless, "kudos" to all the remaining MX folks - you do one hell of a job.
Let us also take the time to reflect on the superb job of the pilots in the US Airways system. I have always been a "good flyer," but sometimes I will get a bit nervous if there is serious turbulence or any other problem while flying - except if I am flying US Airways. The minute I walk on the planes, I know that I have the most experienced flight crews in the industry. In fact, when we all talk about revenue management and erosion of the US product, one reason that I stilloverpay for a crappy transcon snackbox is because I feel safe. If I was flying anyone else, I wouldn't have that sense of security. 99.9% of the flyers don't see this, but this CP does.
I want to personally thank the F/O of my BOS-PHL flight for saving my life 6 weeks ago. I can only imagine the trials he has been through during his US career - he has probably been a Captain before, only to be demoted to F/O because of the disgusting cutbacks. However, he obviously comes to work prepared to face anything on a daily basis. Without his incredible instincts, which he used while operating an aircraft at incredible speeds down a runway in Boston, the "merger" might be an afterthought at this point.
Regards,
ISP