AC Jetz all-business class aircraft appearing on popular Sunspot routes
Dec 19, 2020, 12:23 pm
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Dec 19, 2020, 12:27 pm
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I wonder whether they'll keep them in service for the general public. With the Raptors being based in TPA, not sure whether AC will continue to do their air transport or whether they'll use a US carrier this year. If the NHL start does go ahead in mid-January, that will likely put an aircraft or two back to their traditional role.
Dec 19, 2020, 12:28 pm
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I wonder whether they'll keep them in service for the general public. With the Raptors being based in TPA, not sure whether AC will continue to do their air transport or whether they'll use a US carrier this year. If the NHL start does go ahead in mid-January, that will likely put an aircraft or two back to their traditional role.
Dec 19, 2020, 1:30 pm
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I wonder whether they'll keep them in service for the general public. With the Raptors being based in TPA, not sure whether AC will continue to do their air transport or whether they'll use a US carrier this year. If the NHL start does go ahead in mid-January, that will likely put an aircraft or two back to their traditional role.
Jetz does a few of the Canadian&US NHL Teams, occasionally some Canadian MLS teams, and the Jays.
Dec 19, 2020, 2:18 pm
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Dec 19, 2020, 2:35 pm
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Dec 19, 2020, 2:45 pm
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Dec 19, 2020, 2:52 pm
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Are these Jetz flights staffed by Jetz-service-trained/designated FAs? (forgive me for not using the exact technical lingo, but I think you get the gist)
Dec 19, 2020, 3:05 pm
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Dec 19, 2020, 9:35 pm
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Dec 19, 2020, 10:06 pm
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What kind of extra service-training would Jetz service-trained FAs need ? How to deal with famous people and hockey players ?
Dec 19, 2020, 10:20 pm
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Cool, thanks!
My understanding is that they are specially "handpicked"* and trained for servicing hoity toity clientele. So, yeah.
* You get the gist - I may be using incorrect/improper wording/terminology
* You get the gist - I may be using incorrect/improper wording/terminology
Dec 20, 2020, 9:58 am
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Just to clarify something that came up on the virtual Do last night - although the radio thing makes the consoles look quite retro, they appeared to be either pretty new or just in very good shape. They did not appear to be old or beaten up at all.
Indeed. And normally the catering is different. There must be some union rule about who gets to operate Jetz flights though, because right now it's just standard narrowbody J service and there's really no need for special training.
Indeed. And normally the catering is different. There must be some union rule about who gets to operate Jetz flights though, because right now it's just standard narrowbody J service and there's really no need for special training.
Dec 20, 2020, 10:13 am
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i flew on JETZ back in June and the FA's had never been onboard the JETZ aircraft before and were amazed and looking around playing with the tables etc
Dec 21, 2020, 6:59 am
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Maybe something different like training on seat operation or other (obvious and not obvious) differences to regular XM cabins would provide enough rationale for this?