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Re: Qantas to Fly World's Longest 747 Route
January 28, 2011
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I can see the advantage from a business perspective, but if one tiny thing happens, they'll have to divert!  Apparently, this distance is within the 747's range, but by how much?  Is there any wiggle-room at all in the event of weather, head wind, etc?

January 29, 2011
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is quantas on board to by the 747-800?  i could see that making this route safer and having it make more sense

January 29, 2011
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Apparently not too much wiggle room, but it can be done!  Thanks for the link to the story...it's on the front page now!

January 29, 2011
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Pretty cool.  I had heard they were going to start DFW (at the expense of SFO mind you), but I didn't know it was going to be non-stop.

January 29, 2011
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i dont think i could stay on a plane that long.

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January 29, 2011
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Cartman - my mother is seriously afraid of flying, yet she made it through the 18 hour HKG-EWR flight on a 777. She said since it was a larger plane with better leg room and places to stand, it was easier for her.

January 29, 2011
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RedNGold wrote:...since it was a larger plane with better leg room and places to stand...

I beg to differ there.  I'm 6'5" and actually prefer the ERJ than the larger planes.  I have much more legroom in the ERJ than in bigger planes.  My experience with overseas flights are bruised knees upon arrival from pressing against the seat in front of me.  I do like having more room to stand on the larger planes.  I can't stand upright on the ERJ and can barely do so on the 737 or 757.  The 767 is fine for head room; I've never been on a 747 or a 777 (tragic, I know).  The only Airbuses I've been on were the A319 and the A340.  The A319 was a long time ago and I don't really remember; the A340 was fine for head room but lousy for legroom!

January 30, 2011
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I should have specified that she was in business class with my father.  Both of those factors lend comfort.  :laugh:

January 30, 2011
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Are they planning on a 747-800 pax version?  I thought it was only going to be a cargo plane?

January 30, 2011
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RedNGold wrote:I should have specified that she was in business class with my father.  Both of those factors lend comfort.  :laugh:

Aahh, yes, no argument there!  I once got bumped to business class on a short flight CMH-ORD.  It was nice while it lasted!

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