I dont miss flying much at all
May 21, 2020, 5:29 am
#31
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SIN
Programs: CX DM, SQ KF Gold
Posts: 980
I do miss flying (In J or F). I used to clock 70-100 sectors a year prior to the involuntary pause, and I look forward to going back on a plane to see new or familiar places, to eat different foods and gain new perspectives on the world. Sure, it does not have to be every week, but I certainly also do not want to be stuck at home or in the same country all year.
May 21, 2020, 5:52 am
#32
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: CX, UA, Shangri-La, Hyatt, Starwood
Posts: 7,708
I must admit, that before all this happening, I actually felt that I was rather sick of flying, having flown too much (relatively, for myself). Yet, when the lockdowns started happening, I had realised that I have taken the joy of flying for granted. Really, what I miss isn't those glorified seats upfront (though granted, they were comfy), but really what I miss is the exhilaration of taking-off and watching the clouds go by in a metal (or carbon) tube going 500 mph.
- A true example of the ingenuity of humankind.
- A true example of the ingenuity of humankind.
Signed,
The birds, the bees, pterodactyl, et al
May 21, 2020, 6:16 am
#33
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: CGK
Posts: 2,375
May 21, 2020, 6:37 am
#34
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: CX, UA, Shangri-La, Hyatt, Starwood
Posts: 7,708
I must admit, that before all this happening, I actually felt that I was rather sick of flying, having flown too much (relatively, for myself). Yet, when the lockdowns started happening, I had realised that I have taken the joy of flying for granted. Really, what I miss isn't those glorified seats upfront (though granted, they were comfy), but really what I miss is the exhilaration of taking-off and watching the clouds go by in a metal (or carbon) tube going 500 mph.
- A true example of the ingenuity of humankind.
- A true example of the ingenuity of humankind.
May 21, 2020, 9:30 am
#35
Join Date: Nov 2017
Programs: MPC-DM, Enrich-Plat
Posts: 1,310
For me, the flying is "just transportation", though should be at a sufficient comfort level to overcome the wearing out aspects of 24+ hours door to door.
So, important for me is: Decent lie-flat seat with sufficient privacy, a properly organized airline (IE reliable schedule, proper support when things go haywire, helpful staff without manners/attitudes -being DM helps with that- ) and a long segment long enough to have 8 hours of sleeping.
Food, Alcohol, mandatory chit-chat, bowing, etc is nice, though all secondary or even not relevant for me.
Serious plus would be decent onboard Internet at EU day-times.
It just seems, CX does fit that combination.
EK/EY/QR/TR would disqualify simply because being kicked out of the airplane for a couple of hours, halfway the trip, at the middle of the night. No top notch lounge can compensate for that.
So, important for me is: Decent lie-flat seat with sufficient privacy, a properly organized airline (IE reliable schedule, proper support when things go haywire, helpful staff without manners/attitudes -being DM helps with that- ) and a long segment long enough to have 8 hours of sleeping.
Food, Alcohol, mandatory chit-chat, bowing, etc is nice, though all secondary or even not relevant for me.
Serious plus would be decent onboard Internet at EU day-times.
It just seems, CX does fit that combination.
EK/EY/QR/TR would disqualify simply because being kicked out of the airplane for a couple of hours, halfway the trip, at the middle of the night. No top notch lounge can compensate for that.
May 21, 2020, 9:39 am
#36
Join Date: Nov 2017
Programs: MPC-DM, Enrich-Plat
Posts: 1,310
Though, I have to say, most ISM's I've experienced are on the "good" side.
Anyway, being the onboard manager, you have to be very careful to "join" in handling the operational workload, to avoid you lose the oversight of the operations and -sounds stupid- to keep some distance towards your workforce.
May 21, 2020, 2:36 pm
#37
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: YYZ
Programs: Aeroplan SE. AF-Plat
Posts: 623
I can see it being a hassle to travel for work but travelling for pleasure is rewarding and amazing.
I miss aviation in general. I had made and saved enough to retire early and travel to my heart's content via J class...No where to spend my money these days.
I consider myself lucky that I was able to take 6 transpacific flight last year before TSHTF.
I miss aviation in general. I had made and saved enough to retire early and travel to my heart's content via J class...No where to spend my money these days.
I consider myself lucky that I was able to take 6 transpacific flight last year before TSHTF.
May 21, 2020, 3:22 pm
#38
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: SFOSJCOAK
Programs: AA-EXP & 1MM+, AS, MR-LTT, HH Gold
Posts: 7,581