Originally Posted by
milepig
I just noticed that the Official Airline Guide (OAG) is still being issued in print format. Basically a combined list of airline schedules, I can't think of a single reason why this continues to exist.
Anybody still use this? I can't imagine why a Travel Agent would want it - everything they need should be online. As a traveler, I just use ITA and a couple other sites that are more comprehensive for European travel.
I can't imagine pulling this huge book off the shelf to look up who flies where.
How about when the computer is not working or the internet is down or the power is out?
Two examples:
- Pilot still legally need to carry a hard copy of the flight manual despite the same is available in electronic form.
- By law Pharmacies still need to have a hard copy of the CPS manual.
I am sure there are other profession which has same LEGAL requirement.
Having information ready to serve your customer is just good business policy.
I can't think of a worse scenario where the pilot in state of emergency waiting for the computer containing EFM to reboot.