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Old Feb 6, 2019, 4:46 pm
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I assume flight to DAL is because no load but not possible when loaded?
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Old Feb 6, 2019, 5:06 pm
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Originally Posted by rthib
I assume flight to DAL is because no load but not possible when loaded?
Actually, there are only 20 passengers onboard. Only for Southwest Airlines and FAA, as well.
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Old Feb 6, 2019, 5:08 pm
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Originally Posted by rthib
I assume flight to DAL is because no load but not possible when loaded?
Mostly has to do with jet stream winds. Today the jet stream happens to flow direct from Hawaii to Texas at between 100 to 160 mph. Express ride all the way! At least the flight from OAK to HNL was away from this influence, otherwise it would have taken even longer.


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Old Feb 6, 2019, 5:28 pm
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And now, they are on approach US Mainland. They will expected to landed at 8:42pm. Right now, they are near LAX, SNA.
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Old Feb 6, 2019, 5:28 pm
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Originally Posted by Tanic
Mostly has to do with jet stream winds. Today the jet stream happens to flow direct from Hawaii to Texas at between 100 to 160 mph. Express ride all the way! At least the flight from OAK to HNL was away from this influence, otherwise it would have taken even longer.
According to FlightAware it seems to be skipping a lot of that. I'm thinking low load has more to do with being able to do a direct HNL-DAL than anything else.

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Old Feb 6, 2019, 5:32 pm
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Originally Posted by tmiw
According to FlightAware it seems to be skipping a lot of that. I'm thinking low load has more to do with being able to do a direct HNL-DAL than anything else.
Actually, they are only 20 passengers for Southwest Airlines employees and FAA, as well. Not a passengers schedule.

Please read my previously post. Thank you.
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Old Feb 6, 2019, 5:36 pm
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Actually, they are only 20 passengers for Southwest Airlines employees and FAA, as well. Not a passengers schedule.
20 passengers on a plane that can fit 175 + crew (regardless of who those passengers are) is by definition low load.
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Old Feb 6, 2019, 6:08 pm
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Originally Posted by tmiw
According to FlightAware it seems to be skipping a lot of that. I'm thinking low load has more to do with being able to do a direct HNL-DAL than anything else.

Another 155 passengers would add 25% to the weight of the plane. Do you think 25% weight reduction makes it able to get to DAL when it couldn't otherwise?
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Old Feb 6, 2019, 6:22 pm
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Originally Posted by lougord99
Another 155 passengers would add 25% to the weight of the plane. Do you think 25% weight reduction makes it able to get to DAL when it couldn't otherwise?
Yes. Especially if the extra weight allows you to load more fuel.
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Old Feb 6, 2019, 6:29 pm
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Originally Posted by Cledaybuck
Yes. Especially if the extra weight allows you to load more fuel.
Additionally, DAL is only 400-500mi or so farther since Boeing's specs for range are based on 162 passengers, so they might not even have needed to go all the way down to 20 passengers. Though any additional buffer in case of diversions, etc. is welcome.
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Old Feb 6, 2019, 6:54 pm
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Originally Posted by tmiw
According to FlightAware it seems to be skipping a lot of that. I'm thinking low load has more to do with being able to do a direct HNL-DAL than anything else.
Or that dispatch filed the route to remain in US FAA airspace, thus avoiding extra fee payment to SENEAM in México.

Paging OPNLguy.
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Old Feb 6, 2019, 7:11 pm
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And now, they are about descent approach into Dallas-Love Field. They will landed about 23 more minutes left to go. Standby!
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Old Feb 6, 2019, 7:38 pm
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Originally Posted by jm1991
quick question and not sure if everyone knows yet but will the flights offer meal service or stick with just beverage and pretzels?
Peanuts are out now, but maybe they could do macadamias?
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Old Feb 6, 2019, 7:38 pm
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Okay guys! They are about descent approach into DAL now. They will be landing shortly.
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Old Feb 6, 2019, 7:41 pm
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That's it! They landings!!!
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