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Old Jun 28, 2022 | 2:47 pm
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Originally Posted by navylad
not true, there is a pilot who puts his foot down- have had a 24 minute flight before (with an ATC shortcut admittedly), most fly at a more economical speed though. But far from impossible.

But back on topic, can understand the frustration but it’s really not that big a deal- if you plan for the punished time and your early and a 3 hour delay to get compensation is rare on this flight.
What’s ‘not true’ ?
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