CO3369
Apr 6, 2010 | 4:53 pm
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Colgan pilots DQ'd the first plane for a small oil leak. They are now delaying the second plane to "check the tire pressure". Are the Colgan q400s this neglected or are we looking at some kind of job action. This is starting to have a third world feel.
Apr 6, 2010 | 5:41 pm
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I've flown the Q400 many times (most recently this weekend) without issue*. I'd say it's a string of bad luck, but I'm sure others will disagree.
Btw, for future threads, I'd suggest a more descriptive title than just a flight number.
*Mechanical issue. Whenever there is a cloud in EWR, they cancel flights, usually starting with the smallest: The Colgan/Continental Connection...
Btw, for future threads, I'd suggest a more descriptive title than just a flight number.
*Mechanical issue. Whenever there is a cloud in EWR, they cancel flights, usually starting with the smallest: The Colgan/Continental Connection...
Last edited by IAHtraveler; Apr 6, 2010 at 9:41 pm Reason: Forgot the asterisk
Apr 6, 2010 | 9:25 pm
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It's Colgan - just be thankful they're actually taking the time to check the aircraft in the first place.
Apr 6, 2010 | 9:37 pm
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Colgan Air DBA Continental Connection
I do everything to avoid them now and take US instead.
Apr 6, 2010 | 9:52 pm
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Apr 6, 2010 | 10:25 pm
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At least they decided to not fly the planes with problems, I'd be more worried that they just said oh well and flew anyways
Apr 7, 2010 | 7:24 am
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Too bad that Colgan doesn't put this crew in charge of pilot training. Maybe they would have found the pilots with poor training before they killed a plane load of pax.