Same flight number going and returning?
Feb 16, 2020 | 8:22 am
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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.
Feb 16, 2020 | 8:25 am
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Originally Posted by
zitsky
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.
Feb 16, 2020 | 8:41 am
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It's like an infinite loop.
Feb 16, 2020 | 8:57 am
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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.
Feb 16, 2020 | 9:32 am
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See it all the time on ATL-TPA-ATL.
Feb 16, 2020 | 9:37 am
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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.
Feb 16, 2020 | 10:23 am
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KL has this even on routes where crew has to stay overnight
Feb 16, 2020 | 11:59 am
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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
Feb 16, 2020 | 12:42 pm
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Originally Posted by
zitsky
It's like an infinite loop.
Only happens on Groundhog Day.
Feb 16, 2020 | 12:55 pm
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See it all the time on LAX-DCA. Usually same crew as well doing the inbound/outbound.
Feb 16, 2020 | 1:34 pm
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Feb 16, 2020 | 2:38 pm
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Originally Posted by
roberto99
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?
Feb 16, 2020 | 2:57 pm
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Originally Posted by
roberto99
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.
Feb 16, 2020 | 4:35 pm
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Originally Posted by
roberto99
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.
Feb 16, 2020 | 5:59 pm
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Originally Posted by
Yellowjj
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); Id be surprised if the pilots work back-to-back TCONs
