Please attempt no more than two questions per day so that all might have a chance to participate. And please, no double guesses disguised as ongoing ruminations. Those will be summarily ignored. Additionally, we are looking for complete answers here. If the question calls for identifying three flights or stops, the answer should include three flights or stops. Thanks!
26. (1995) You need to fly from Houston to Oakland, CA. Not surprisingly, there are no nonstop flights though Southwest does offer a couple of multi-stop departures out of Hobby Airport. The problem is you live on the other side of the city, much closer to IAH. There are only two flights each weekday between Houston (IAH) and Oakland so you book a seat on the daily morning departure which makes two stops enroute. Identify the airline, the two enroute stops and the aircraft type.
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27. (1990) How exciting! You’re off to Honolulu for the first time ever this coming September. Your travel agent in Toronto has found you a fantastic three flight routing involving three different airlines – and best of all - all of the flights will be aboard 747s. Well what the heck then – might as well book ‘em all in First Class, eh? From Toronto you’ll make two connections in the U.S. and arrive in Honolulu well fed given that food will be served on each flight. Identify the three airlines and the two connecting airports.
28. (1990) Back in 1976 you flew nonstop from San Francisco to Albuquerque in First Class aboard a Continental 727-200. You still have fond memories of that delicious carrot cake that was sliced and served from the cart to close out the meal. Alas, these days the only nonstop flights between SFO and ABQ are with Southwest aboard all-economy class 737s where all that’s served are bags of peanuts. Ugh! There’s got to be a better way! Following a bit of research, you’ve found one – a two stop direct flight offering a First Class cabin and two snacks enroute. YYYess!! Book it, Danno! First Class, please. Airline, enroute stops and aircraft please.
29. (1993) Gosh, it seems like only yesterday that you were flying aboard United Caravelles while traveling between Mobile, Alabama and Cleveland, Ohio to visit your wife’s side of the family. Alas, the Caravelles are but a pleasant memory and United no longer serves Mobile. Thankfully, another airline offers a one-stop direct flight between Mobile and Cleveland, and First Class is available. Identify the airline, the single enroute stop and the aircraft type.
It's not CO with a 733 via IAH. Nor is it NW via MEM with a D9S
30. (1990) What a great week of sun and fun you and your girlfriend have had in the Bahamas! If only you could figure out a way to get a job out here full-time. For the time being however, it’s back to the daily grind as head roaster at Tully’s Coffee in the old Rainier Brewery building off I-5. At least the trip home will be made that much more enjoyable via First Class seats aboard a two-stop direct flight from Nassau straight through to the Emerald City. Identify the airline, the two enroute stops and the correct aircraft type.
31. (1999) You need to fly from London to Aberdeen. In this case you’ll be utilizing London’s secondary airports – Stanstead and Luton. You’ll be flying to Aberdeen out of Stanstead and returning from Aberdeen to Luton. In each case only one airline and aircraft type fits the bill. Identify each airline and the aircraft type it flies on each route.
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32. (1999) There’s never a bad time to get out of rainy Belfast and head down to sunny Las Palmas for the annual Las Palmas de Gran Canaria carnival. You’ve found a great connection involving two foreign airlines, both of them from the same country but operating different jet equipment. You’ll depart Belfast in the late morning and, following a short one hour connection, arrive in Las Palmas in time for dinner and drinks at your favorite hotel. Identify the airlines, the connection point and the two aircraft types involved.
33. (1989) You’ve had a wonderful time visiting colonial Williamsburg, Virginia and – as a budding botanist – an even better time visiting Williamsburg Busch Gardens. Now it’s time to return home to your job as curator of The Hemingway Home and Museum in Key West, Florida. After locating the closest jet capable airport to Williamsburg, you’ve booked yourself an intriguing three flight itinerary involving three airlines operating three different twin jets – each of them manufactured in a different country. Identify each airline, the two enroute connection points and the three distinct aircraft.
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34. (1995) What’s got four engines and flies twice each weekday from New York (JFK) to Detroit (DTW)?
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35. (1990) Your sister’s finally getting’ hitched – to a real live cowboy no less. He works on a 10000 acre spread in Texas’ Hill Country and the wedding will be held in Austin this coming September 14th. Now then, how to get down there from your home in Des Moines, Iowa? Well talk about fortuitous! There’s a single two-stop direct flight between DSM and AUS every day except Thursday and Friday. You quickly book a seat and request a window seat behind the wing. Identify the airline, the two enroute stops and the aircraft type.
36. (1990) It used to be that if you wanted to fly from West Palm Beach to New Orleans you called National Airlines. Not anymore. The sun set on Bud Maytag’s airline when it merged with and subsequently became Pan Am. These days, just a single airline offers a single one-stop direct flight between PBI and MSY each day. Sigh… Very well then. You call your travel agent and arrange to book a seat to MSY. One way only, please. You’ll be driving home. Identify the airline, the single enroute stop and the aircraft.
37. (1993) You were really looking forward to making the 490 mile drive from Rochester, New York to Portland, Maine – that is until your car’s transmission started making an odd clunking noise when in first gear. So now, while your car’s in the shop getting worked on, you’ll be flying to Portland instead. Thankfully, there’s a single daily one-stop direct flight departing Rochester each afternoon. Identify the usual triumvirate, please.
38. (1990) It used be that if you wanted to fly from Mexico City up to Phoenix, you called Aeronaves de Mexico and hopped on the three-stop DC-9 air tour through central Mexico. That was back in the sixties and seventies though. These days, that flight no longer exists - having been replaced by a convenient – though somewhat late – one stop direct flight. Identify the airline, the single enroute stop and the aircraft type used.
39. (1990) You’re preparing to open Edmonton’s first true barbecue restaurant. In an effort to present as many of the world’s great barbecue styles and flavors as possible on your menu, you’ll be traveling to Austin, Texas to learn a bit more about Texas’ mesquite smoked barbecue and in particular some of the tricks they use with their briskets. You travel agent has found you a nice itinerary involving a one stop direct flight to an airport where you’ll connect to a nonstop flight into Austin. The correct answer will require identification of both airlines, the enroute stop of the first flight and the aircraft type, which just happens to be the same for both flights. G’wan, now…
40. (1999) You’re comfortably sat aboard an aircraft not built in the United States. Your aircraft is poised at the head of Honolulu’s Reef runway, ready to take off for a destination east of Honolulu. In 1999, per the Worldwide OAG I used to reference this question, only one flight fits the bill. Identify which airline and aircraft you are flying aboard as well as your destination.
It's not an AC A340 to YYZ
41. (1999) Good Lord! Most all of the flights between Pittsburgh and Tampa are nonstop. Where’s the fun in that?! Thank goodness for the one single airline that operates the only multi-stop direct flights between PIT and TPA with a daily one–stop and a two-stop flight. You’ll take the two stop flight. First Class, please. Whaat? There’s no First Class cabin on the aircraft? Bollocks! Oh well, steerage it is, then. Identify the airline, the two enroute stops and the aircraft type.
42. (1989) It is with much sadness that you’ll be leaving your job as Assistant Manager of the King Kamehameha Hotel in Kona, Hawaii. You’ve made some great friends there over the past three years. Then again, it is with great excitement that you’ll be taking on a new challenge as the Sales Manager of the British Colonial Hilton in Nassau, Bahamas. To get there, you’ve found a three flight itinerary involving a trio of tri-jets operated by three different airlines. One of the aircraft is operated in an all-economy configuration but on the other two flights you’ll be in First Class. One of the flights will be shorter than 200 miles. Identify all three airlines, the equipment type each operates and the routing to be flown.
43. (1995) Back in the good old days Air Cal used to operate a one stop direct flight between Lake Tahoe and Chicago. These days, a single connection aboard two airlines is necessary but thankfully both flights are aboard jets. Each of the airlines will be operating the same aircraft type. Additionally, both aircraft offer a spacious First Class cabin. Identify both airlines, the connecting city and the aircraft type.
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44. (1990) Aren’t you the lucky one – owning mansions in both Miami, FL and Palm Springs, CA. Unfortunately, your private jet – a classic 1967 built Lockheed Jetstar – is in for its C-check this month and so alas, you’ll have to fly commercial with (sniff!) those people. You’ve never liked connections what with delays, lost luggage or being recognized by the local paparazzi, so when you discover that there is a single daily three stop direct flight straight from Palm Springs to Miami, you are thrilled. Better yet, it’s got First Class available. Identify the airline, the three enroute stops and the aircraft type please.
45. (1999) Your uncle Vijay has recently opened Santa Monica’s newest and largest Indian restaurant. While the opening went fairly well, there are a couple of “small items” with which he would like your assistance. To that end, he is willing to pay for your roundtrip flight from Mumbai to Los Angeles and put you up in a small apartment for one month. Will you help him? But of course, dear Uncle. There is a single two stop direct flight operating daily between Mumbai and Los Angeles. You are ever so grateful to see that he has booked you in Business Class. Identify the airline, the two enroute stops and the equipment.
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46. (1990) (The JoeDTW Special) Continental operated a substantial fleet of A300Bs between 1986 and 1995. In late 1990, Continental’s long standing focus city of Denver, Colorado was the recipient of six mostly daily A300 flights – one each from four cities and two flights from one city. Identify each of the five cities please.
47. (1999) As an avid photographer of all things related to commercial aviation in Scotland, you love nothing better than to head down to Edinburgh Airport and take up your favorite parking spot out on Lennymuir Rd. where you’ve got a great spot to shoot incoming aircraft landing on runway 24. Your favorite aircraft is the BAe-146/Avro RJ family of 4 engine regional jets. In 1999, EDI is served by five airlines operating this aircraft type. Identify each of the five airlines.
48. (1999) You thought you’d have to connect through London to fly from Paris to Nassau, mais non! Lo and behold, there is actually a once weekly nonstop flight between Paris and Nassau. Ooh La La! Book it, Danielle! Identify the airline and aircraft operating this service.
49. (1989) You just love the Airbus A300B. You really can’t explain why exactly – I mean, it’s not even all that attractive of an airplane now, is it – but still, perhaps beauty is in the eye of the beholder and there you have it. In any event, you need to fly from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Montreal, Quebec and you’ve found a way to do so with just two flights – each of them operated daily with A300Bs and each operated by a different airline. There is only one possible routing. Identify it, i.e. the single connection city and the two airlines involved.
50. (1990) It used to be if you wanted to fly between Miami and Sarasota, you called up Bud Maytag’s airline and booked a flight on one of his colorful jets named after women. These days both Bud and his airline are but distant memories. All you’ve got to choose from now between Miami and Sarasota is a bunch of props and a single daily jet departing MIA bright and early each morning. Identify that airline and the jet equipment it operate between MIA and SRQ