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Anglo Large Clawed Otter Oct 28, 2009 1:09 pm


Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 12725941)
I'm a fairly average sized guy, so it's surprising that the placement of things feels so off for me. I thought we were similar in height as well - how tall are you?

6'1"

MBM3 Oct 28, 2009 1:11 pm

Copa, instead of turning on Twitter phone notifications, which are SMS, install Ubertwitter on your BB.

sdm1130 Oct 28, 2009 1:13 pm


Originally Posted by MBM3 (Post 12725947)
Well there are some interest concepts that you can derive from CLT and PHX

I'm not sure either would provide a ton of value to CO. If they were interested in either, they could easily start moving in (assuming aircraft and demand of course) and building one of them up as a focus city. If (when?) US falls, they'd be ready to take over. I'm definitely not suggesting that CO should do this.

AMF in NJ Oct 28, 2009 1:13 pm


Originally Posted by Hartmann (Post 12725802)
Was it my picture of the Air India plane?

No, it was the "Give Up" gif from J. Edward. :rolleyes::-:

fozz Oct 28, 2009 1:13 pm


Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 12725882)
People are getting antsy about ORD and EWR details on 11/3. At six days out, their antsiness is starting to get reasonable.

You know, I was just thinking that I really should go read the thread since I have no idea where I need to be and when on Tuesday.

MBM3 Oct 28, 2009 1:14 pm


Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 12725948)
Totally agree. It's too bad that the move to Star basically took AS out of play. I stand by my idea that CO+AS would have RULED.

There are a lot of synergies between the two & I often wonder why nothing transpired between the two. IMHO I think they are looking for someone with lucrative international routes along with the left coast flights.

Then again, less of a need know that we have codeshares to accomplish the same goal.

sdm1130 Oct 28, 2009 1:14 pm


Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 12725955)
6'1"

Hmm - I thought it would have been a height issue. Maybe not...

sbm12 Oct 28, 2009 1:15 pm


Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 12725889)
...and that stupid headrest is in the worst possible position. Even when it is pushed up, it's just not comfortable.

I hate it, too. Especially the part where they make you "stow" it for landing. That's a good 20 minutes of it digging into my back and shoulder blades that I just don't need.


Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 12725917)
Funny you should crack that joke. The US press release thread just got its first hint of speculation of a CO/US merge. :eek:

CO management is smart enough to avoid that labor fiasco.

fozz Oct 28, 2009 1:16 pm


Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 12725941)
I'm a fairly average sized guy, so it's surprising that the placement of things feels so off for me. I thought we were similar in height as well - how tall are you?

Could one do an open jaw reward on UA/US along the lines of:

LGW-CLT-GIG-IAD-PHL-MXP. :)

fozz Oct 28, 2009 1:18 pm


Originally Posted by MBM3 (Post 12725967)
Copa, instead of turning on Twitter phone notifications, which are SMS, install Ubertwitter on your BB.

I use Twitterberry and it seems to be good for me.

Though, on my old Blackberry Curve 8320 it is dog slow. Nice and zippy on the 8900 though.

ConciergeMike Oct 28, 2009 1:18 pm


Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 12725949)
Cloth does a better job of absorbing audacious and unmitigated :-:

Leather reflects it into the cabin, thereby creating the audacious unmitigatedness of it. Can't have one without the other. @:-)

fozz Oct 28, 2009 1:19 pm


Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 12725976)
I'm not sure either would provide a ton of value to CO. If they were interested in either, they could easily start moving in (assuming aircraft and demand of course) and building one of them up as a focus city. If (when?) US falls, they'd be ready to take over. I'm definitely not suggesting that CO should do this.

CLT would be a good fit and also fulfills CO's needs for a fortress hub and no low fare competition.

The challenge will be to keep WN out.

fozz Oct 28, 2009 1:21 pm


Originally Posted by MBM3 (Post 12725981)
There are a lot of synergies between the two & I often wonder why nothing transpired between the two. IMHO I think they are looking for someone with lucrative international routes along with the left coast flights.

Then again, less of a need know that we have codeshares to accomplish the same goal.

Blame WN.

The west coast is too competitive. AS does well as it's some where between a legacy and a low-fare carrier. Throw a legacy into the mix and the costs go up.

The only legacy with a sizeable western presence is UA and a lot of that is due to all the connections they handle out of SFO.

ConciergeMike Oct 28, 2009 1:21 pm


Originally Posted by fozz (Post 12725979)
You know, I was just thinking that I really should go read the thread since I have no idea where I need to be and when on Tuesday.

Neither contingent of people do right now. ORD starters and EWR starters have had no notification. Much to his credit, cova is trying to keep everyone calm, but it's not really working.

Olton Hall Oct 28, 2009 1:22 pm


Originally Posted by Phudnik (Post 12725946)
Another option for an early flight out of LHR is to stay at the Hilton Paddington, which is attached to Paddington Station and thus the Heathrow Express (15-20 mins to LHR). Given the need for buses it may be worth the extra money, and you'll be staying in London proper. If you take this option and are going before the end of December PM me as Heathrow Express sent me a 2-for-1 offer which I won't use.

I found the Hilton Paddington to be pleasant when I was there for one night back in March. There is also Heathrow Connects trains out of Paddington which take 5 minutes longer but much cheaper in cost.


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