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zitsky Feb 16, 2020 8:22 am
Same flight number going and returning?
 
I'm on flight 2740 RDU-FLL then same flight number on the return. I've never seen this. Flight is not until December.

flyerCO Feb 16, 2020 8:25 am
Originally Posted by zitsky (Post 32078098)
I'm on flight 2740 RDU-FLL then same flight number on the return. I've never seen this. Flight is not until December.
It's been this way for at least a year. In most cases the crew flying both directions is even the same. Not enough flight numbers.

zitsky Feb 16, 2020 8:41 am
It's like an infinite loop.

Taz Feb 16, 2020 8:57 am
I see it often on flights that run DTW-AZO-DTW. It can be quite amusing to track them on FlightAware when the first leg gets delayed somehow.

apodo77 Feb 16, 2020 9:32 am
See it all the time on ATL-TPA-ATL.

flyerCO Feb 16, 2020 9:37 am
Just about all cities have these. You'll see these on routes where crew can make it to city and back to hub same day.

MarLim Feb 16, 2020 10:23 am
KL has this even on routes where crew has to stay overnight

roberto99 Feb 16, 2020 11:59 am
2 main reasons for this:

1. Uses less flight numbers from a finite list available

2. Allows the carrier to file one flight plan instead of two

SuperG1955 Feb 16, 2020 12:42 pm
Originally Posted by zitsky (Post 32078155)
It's like an infinite loop.
Only happens on Groundhog Day. ;)

Yellowjj Feb 16, 2020 12:55 pm
See it all the time on LAX-DCA. Usually same crew as well doing the inbound/outbound.

SJCFlyerLG Feb 16, 2020 1:34 pm
AA2405 is MIA-ANU-MIA.

telloh Feb 16, 2020 2:38 pm
Originally Posted by roberto99 (Post 32078760)
2 main reasons for this:

2. Allows the carrier to file one flight plan instead of two
How can one flight plan cover two flights?

Falconkidding Feb 16, 2020 2:57 pm
Originally Posted by roberto99 (Post 32078760)
2 main reasons for this:

1. Uses less flight numbers from a finite list available

2. Allows the carrier to file one flight plan instead of two
Not 100% sure on that still need a new release new paperwork for weight and balance fuel etc plus we'll need a new clearance from atc.

Perhaps number 1 applies though.

flyerCO Feb 16, 2020 4:35 pm
Originally Posted by roberto99 (Post 32078760)
2 main reasons for this:

1. Uses less flight numbers from a finite list available

2. Allows the carrier to file one flight plan instead of two
They still file two plans.

jrl767 Feb 16, 2020 5:59 pm
Originally Posted by Yellowjj (Post 32078952)
See it all the time on LAX-DCA. Usually same crew as well doing the inbound/outbound.
FAs, maybe (I experienced that ~12 years ago ATL-ONT-ATL); I’d be surprised if the pilots work back-to-back TCONs


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