Wrapping up 2020!
Dec 31, 2020, 6:03 am
#47
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: C2
Posts: 651
This year got a flying start. However it dried up pretty soon.
Airports: 12 (HEL, OSL, MAD, VLC, IBZ, PMI, LHR, DXB, RIX, TKU, MHQ, VAA)
Carriers: 3 (AY, IB, BA)
Segments: 27
Countries: 6
Longest: HEL-DXB
Shortest: TKU-MHQ, IBZ-PMI (85, 86miles)
Most memorable flight/day: MAD-LHR on 9.2.2020 landing in strong crosswinds during storm Ciara. Actually pure luck to get home that day. app 80% cancellations at LHR.
(IB landing at 51:30)😂
Airports: 12 (HEL, OSL, MAD, VLC, IBZ, PMI, LHR, DXB, RIX, TKU, MHQ, VAA)
Carriers: 3 (AY, IB, BA)
Segments: 27
Countries: 6
Longest: HEL-DXB
Shortest: TKU-MHQ, IBZ-PMI (85, 86miles)
Most memorable flight/day: MAD-LHR on 9.2.2020 landing in strong crosswinds during storm Ciara. Actually pure luck to get home that day. app 80% cancellations at LHR.
Dec 31, 2020, 9:43 am
#48
Moderator, Finnair
Join Date: May 2011
Location: MMX (CPH)
Programs: Eurobonus Diamond, QR Gold, AY+ Platinum, A3*G, Nordic Choice Lifetime Platinum, SJ Prio Black
Posts: 14,182
... Actually pure luck to get home that day. app 80% cancellations at LHR.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Gln7T-xxE4k&feature=share
(IB landing at 51:30)😂
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Gln7T-xxE4k&feature=share
(IB landing at 51:30)😂
Dec 31, 2020, 10:25 am
#49
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: C2
Posts: 651
Have to admit it is a bit of luck getting home on a segment day with all departure boards flashing red all over northern Europe. I flew PMI-MAD-LHR-OSL-HEL-VAA that day, some delays but in the end no cancellations this was on two different tickets to make it even more risky.
Dec 31, 2020, 11:08 am
#50
Moderator, Finnair
Join Date: May 2011
Location: MMX (CPH)
Programs: Eurobonus Diamond, QR Gold, AY+ Platinum, A3*G, Nordic Choice Lifetime Platinum, SJ Prio Black
Posts: 14,182
Yeah, I was referring to the "oooh eye, mate, that's gotta be a go-round, you can't correct that" followed by "skillzz"
Dec 31, 2020, 11:27 am
#51
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: C2
Posts: 651
But I guess the captain was proud, he came out of cockpit and was standing outside his door when we left. I just told him "Great landing", my friend shook his hand and thanked him for excellent work.
He warned us before approach that it might be bumpy, but don't worry this aircraft is made too fly in 900kmh, 30 m/s is nothing he said. ☺️
Jan 1, 2021, 5:57 am
#52
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Platinum, TK Elite, BT VIP, AA, BA, SK, DL, NT, WB + hotels
Posts: 8,758
Airports visited in 2020:
Pre-pandemic: LPA HEL ARN DXB KGL DEL* LHR MSY LIS OXB
Mid-pandemic (after 19MAR): HEL LHR ARN AMS TXL VNO FRA* SZG MUC TKU LCA MSQ EDI LPA MAD SDQ PRG IST* LHE DUS* AGP FCO VCE
* notes transit only
Mid-pandemic travel is Europe-heavy, I hope that will change this year. OTOH, seeing cities like London, Venice or Amsterdam virtually tourist-free (London in late March was a ghost town) must be among my most impressive travel memories ever.
Pre-pandemic: LPA HEL ARN DXB KGL DEL* LHR MSY LIS OXB
Mid-pandemic (after 19MAR): HEL LHR ARN AMS TXL VNO FRA* SZG MUC TKU LCA MSQ EDI LPA MAD SDQ PRG IST* LHE DUS* AGP FCO VCE
* notes transit only
Mid-pandemic travel is Europe-heavy, I hope that will change this year. OTOH, seeing cities like London, Venice or Amsterdam virtually tourist-free (London in late March was a ghost town) must be among my most impressive travel memories ever.
Last edited by ffay005; Jan 2, 2021 at 6:35 am Reason: forgot my Delhi Deli in February, added!
Jan 1, 2021, 11:39 am
#53
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: AY, SK, TK
Posts: 7,602
Airports visited in 2020:
Pre-pandemic: LPA HEL ARN DXB KGL LHR MSY LIS OXB
Mid-pandemic (after 19MAR): HEL LHR ARN AMS TXL VNO FRA* SZG MUC TKU LCA MSQ EDI LPA MAD SDQ PRG IST* LHE DUS* AGP FCO VCE
* notes transit only
Mid-pandemic travel is Europe-heavy, I hope that will change this year. OTOH, seeing cities like London, Venice or Amsterdam virtually tourist-free (London in late March was a ghost town) must be among my most impressive travel memories ever.
Pre-pandemic: LPA HEL ARN DXB KGL LHR MSY LIS OXB
Mid-pandemic (after 19MAR): HEL LHR ARN AMS TXL VNO FRA* SZG MUC TKU LCA MSQ EDI LPA MAD SDQ PRG IST* LHE DUS* AGP FCO VCE
* notes transit only
Mid-pandemic travel is Europe-heavy, I hope that will change this year. OTOH, seeing cities like London, Venice or Amsterdam virtually tourist-free (London in late March was a ghost town) must be among my most impressive travel memories ever.
Thats a hefty post-pandemic love you are sending to Sanna there! 😂😂😂
Jan 1, 2021, 1:30 pm
#55
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: AY, SK, TK
Posts: 7,602
Wait!! A good question!
23 airports, assuming 2 weeks quarantine makes 46 weeks in quarantine! But hey, it is double actually, 92 weeks since inbound AND outbound should be calculated.
So what nice pervert calendar do You ffay005 have???
23 airports, assuming 2 weeks quarantine makes 46 weeks in quarantine! But hey, it is double actually, 92 weeks since inbound AND outbound should be calculated.
So what nice pervert calendar do You ffay005 have???
Jan 1, 2021, 4:52 pm
#56
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Platinum, TK Elite, BT VIP, AA, BA, SK, DL, NT, WB + hotels
Posts: 8,758