Old Timer's Airline Quiz and Discussion.
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31. (1983) Yes!!! Your signature Blackened Tri-Tips BBQ Sandwich has earned you an invitation to compete in the American Royal World Series of Barbecue being held this year in Kansas City, MO. Better yet, your travel agent has informed you that there’s an airline that offers a direct two-stop flight from Los Angeles into Kansas City’s Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport, much more convenient than Kansas City International (MCI) which is located 20 miles out of town. Name the airline, enroute stops and aircraft type you’ll be flying upon.
32. (1982) You’re driving to work along I-70 through Kansas City when you notice a billboard. “KC’s only nonstop service to Orlando and Disney World!” it reads. Hmm… It would be nice to take the kids to Disney World this year, along with Sea World, Circus World, Baseball World and – for you and the wife – Liquor World. Maybe you can find that bottle of Chateau Neuf whatever it was out there. So, you quickly call the airline and book four seats – out and back. Identify the airline you’ll be flying upon along with the aircraft type please.
36. (1995) You commute regularly between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, a market served exclusively by US Airways. Imagine then your surprise and delight to discover a new airline offering five daily flights in each direction. You quickly book a seat on the evening departure out of Pittsburgh. Identify the airline and aircraft type you’ll be flying upon.
37. (1988) Sheesh! You sure do travel out of Nassau a lot! This time you’ll need to find a flight between Nassau and Indianapolis. You envision a painful layover in Miami’s damp and outdated airport (that carpet smells really bad over on the F Concourse) but lookee here! There’s a single one-stop direct flight each day that even offers not one but two snacks enroute! Book it, Danno! And don’t forget to request the lacto-ovo vegetarian option, please. Airline, aircraft and enroute stop, please.
39. (1995) You need to fly from Washington Dulles down to Ft. Lauderdale so you call United to book a flight. What’s this? United doesn’t offer any service on this route? You’ve got to be kidding me! You’re not kidding? Hoo boy… Your next call is to a travel agent who advises you that there’s a single daily flight offered by another airline leaving Dulles each afternoon at 2:10pm. Book it, Danno! Please identify the airline and aircraft you’ll be flying upon.
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40. (1982) In 1982, this domestic U.S. airline flew just one type of jet in scheduled service and operated a total of six flights – three in each direction between just one city pair. Can you identify the airline, the city pair and the aircraft type flown?
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41. (1983) You’ve got a hectic week of business travel coming up. From your home in Provincetown, MA you’ll first need to travel to Philadelphia. You’ve found a great connection through Boston (of course) that involves two aircraft built by the same manufacturer. One is the shortest model still currently flying while the other is the longest ever built by this manufacturer. Two airlines are involved. You already know the connection is via BOS. Identify both airlines and the respective equipment each flies.
42. (1983) Following a meeting with your client at the airport lounge in Philadelphia, you’ll continue on down to Raleigh, NC. Three airlines offer nonstop flights on this route but you’ll be traveling on the least expensive one – the only one to operate its aircraft in an all-Economy Class configuration while also still serving its cheapskate passengers a luncheon enroute. By now you surely know the drill – airline, aircraft, rank and serial number. Now drop and give me twenty! Or a correct answer!
43. (1983) Right! After a productive two days in Raleigh, it’s time to head west to Kansas City, Mo. You fully expect to have to connect in Chicago on this segment but are pleased to discover that the RDU-MCI market is served by a single almost daily (X6) 2-stop direct flight. Well blow me down! Book it, Danno! Identify the airline, the aircraft and of course the two enroute stops…
44. (1983) From Kansas City, you’re going to fly upon the only MD-80 operating in any direction other than east out of Kansas City. To make this even easier, it’s a one-stop flight direct to California – operating to an airport south of SFO, no less. How much simpler can I make this?!! A bit more, I suppose, but let’s stop here. After all, you guys are supposed to be good at this stuff. I’m assuming you’re all guys, by the way. If there are any members of the fairer sex out there amongst our participants, please contact me. I’ll buy you dinner and a bottle of mid-range wine while we discuss airline schedules and aircraft configurations in the candlelight. Or something else if you like. Oh yeah – the question… Please answer it with the usual qualifications.
45. (1983) With a successful conclusion to your business in Southern California, why not join some friends for a weekend of skiing at Jackson Hole, Wyoming? The deal is sealed upon discovering that there’s a once weekly nonstop from LAX straight to Jackson, Wyoming. Identify the airline and aircraft you’ll be flying upon.
47. (1982) This airline offers the only one-stop no-change-of-plane direct flight between Oklahoma City and Mexico City. Identify the airline, the single enroute stop and the aircraft type flown.
48. (1987) Only one airline operates between North America and London utilizing three different types of wide bodied aircraft on the same route – each built by a different manufacturer. Identify the airline and the city it serves London from with its three different types of widebodies. And what the heck - you might as well identify the aircraft types as well.
Wardair has been correctly identified with 747, DC-10 and A300 flights out of YYZ. This question remains open to other possibilities if you wish. I'm happy to check them out.
49. (1983) Between Honolulu and Los Angeles, there are just two airlines operating all-economy configured aircraft. Can you guess which two airlines they are? And while you’re at it, go ahead and have a try at which aircraft type each airline operates.
51. (1982) From your home in Rockford, Illinois, flying to your vacation home in Southern California means either driving to Chicago and flying to LAX from there or utilizing an interline connection through a variety of Midwestern cities. Recently however, Rockford became the beneficiary of a direct flight all the way through to Los Angeles. Okay, so it makes four stops but what the heck – let’s give it a try. Identify the airline, the aircraft and the four enroute stops in order.
52. (1988) Normally you prefer to fly out of Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport, but since business this afternoon has you only two miles from Houston’s Intercontinental Airport, it makes sense to catch a flight from there to Albuquerque. As luck would have it, there’s a daily one-stop departure that afternoon that will put you into Albuquerque just in time for dinner at your favorite Mexican restaurant. Identify the airline, the one intermediate stop and the aircraft type, please.
53. (1988) You need to fly from your company headquarters in Sioux City, Iowa down to your westernmost field office in El Paso, Texas. You were sure you’d have to make a connection somewhere but lo and behold, the SUX-ELP market is served with a single 2-stop direct flight departing SUX every evening except Saturday at 625p. Please identify the airline, the two enroute stops and the aircraft type to be flown.
54. (1983) It wasn’t so long ago that you remember flyin’ Central Airlines between Dallas and most anywhere in Nebraska. Most all of them flights was aboard Convair 600s or some such airplanes. How times have changed! These days there’s still a direct flight between Dallas and Lincoln, but it’s operated with a jet! The flight makes two stops enroute and a snack is served along the way. Identify the airline, the aircraft type and the two enroute stops please.
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55. (1995) You’ve had a wonderful week enjoying the sand and surf (not to mention the rum and reefers) in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Now it’s time to return home to West Elsdon, Illinois – a Chicago suburb located just one mile east of Chicago’s Midway International Airport. Unfortunately there was no direct or even convenient connecting service from Midway Airport and so you had to fly out of O’Hare where a jetway malfunction caused you to miss your connection in Miami and thus a full day of your vacation. Thankfully, one airline offers a single daily two-stop direct flight between Montego Bay and Chicago Midway. You’ve booked a pair of seats and look forward to a hassle-free return home. Please identify the airline, the two intermediate stops and the aircraft type.
57. (1988) Boy, you sure do miss Western Airlines and its convenient direct flight from Vancouver, BC down to your winter home down in Palm Springs, California. Imagine then your surprise and delight to discover that the YVR-PSP market is currently served via a single two-stop direct flight departing Vancouver every afternoon except Saturday. Why, there’s even a snack served enroute! Please identify the usual triumvirate of qualifiers.
60. (1982) Back in 1982, twin engine jets were not widely used on long predominantly over-water flights. Indeed, from the east coast of the United States, only one airline operated 737 flights to destinations in the Caribbean over 1000 miles away. Identify that airline, the U.S. gateway airport from which its 737 flights departed and the two Caribbean destinations so served.
32. (1982) You’re driving to work along I-70 through Kansas City when you notice a billboard. “KC’s only nonstop service to Orlando and Disney World!” it reads. Hmm… It would be nice to take the kids to Disney World this year, along with Sea World, Circus World, Baseball World and – for you and the wife – Liquor World. Maybe you can find that bottle of Chateau Neuf whatever it was out there. So, you quickly call the airline and book four seats – out and back. Identify the airline you’ll be flying upon along with the aircraft type please.
36. (1995) You commute regularly between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, a market served exclusively by US Airways. Imagine then your surprise and delight to discover a new airline offering five daily flights in each direction. You quickly book a seat on the evening departure out of Pittsburgh. Identify the airline and aircraft type you’ll be flying upon.
37. (1988) Sheesh! You sure do travel out of Nassau a lot! This time you’ll need to find a flight between Nassau and Indianapolis. You envision a painful layover in Miami’s damp and outdated airport (that carpet smells really bad over on the F Concourse) but lookee here! There’s a single one-stop direct flight each day that even offers not one but two snacks enroute! Book it, Danno! And don’t forget to request the lacto-ovo vegetarian option, please. Airline, aircraft and enroute stop, please.
39. (1995) You need to fly from Washington Dulles down to Ft. Lauderdale so you call United to book a flight. What’s this? United doesn’t offer any service on this route? You’ve got to be kidding me! You’re not kidding? Hoo boy… Your next call is to a travel agent who advises you that there’s a single daily flight offered by another airline leaving Dulles each afternoon at 2:10pm. Book it, Danno! Please identify the airline and aircraft you’ll be flying upon.
A N S W E R E D
40. (1982) In 1982, this domestic U.S. airline flew just one type of jet in scheduled service and operated a total of six flights – three in each direction between just one city pair. Can you identify the airline, the city pair and the aircraft type flown?
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41. (1983) You’ve got a hectic week of business travel coming up. From your home in Provincetown, MA you’ll first need to travel to Philadelphia. You’ve found a great connection through Boston (of course) that involves two aircraft built by the same manufacturer. One is the shortest model still currently flying while the other is the longest ever built by this manufacturer. Two airlines are involved. You already know the connection is via BOS. Identify both airlines and the respective equipment each flies.
42. (1983) Following a meeting with your client at the airport lounge in Philadelphia, you’ll continue on down to Raleigh, NC. Three airlines offer nonstop flights on this route but you’ll be traveling on the least expensive one – the only one to operate its aircraft in an all-Economy Class configuration while also still serving its cheapskate passengers a luncheon enroute. By now you surely know the drill – airline, aircraft, rank and serial number. Now drop and give me twenty! Or a correct answer!
43. (1983) Right! After a productive two days in Raleigh, it’s time to head west to Kansas City, Mo. You fully expect to have to connect in Chicago on this segment but are pleased to discover that the RDU-MCI market is served by a single almost daily (X6) 2-stop direct flight. Well blow me down! Book it, Danno! Identify the airline, the aircraft and of course the two enroute stops…
44. (1983) From Kansas City, you’re going to fly upon the only MD-80 operating in any direction other than east out of Kansas City. To make this even easier, it’s a one-stop flight direct to California – operating to an airport south of SFO, no less. How much simpler can I make this?!! A bit more, I suppose, but let’s stop here. After all, you guys are supposed to be good at this stuff. I’m assuming you’re all guys, by the way. If there are any members of the fairer sex out there amongst our participants, please contact me. I’ll buy you dinner and a bottle of mid-range wine while we discuss airline schedules and aircraft configurations in the candlelight. Or something else if you like. Oh yeah – the question… Please answer it with the usual qualifications.
45. (1983) With a successful conclusion to your business in Southern California, why not join some friends for a weekend of skiing at Jackson Hole, Wyoming? The deal is sealed upon discovering that there’s a once weekly nonstop from LAX straight to Jackson, Wyoming. Identify the airline and aircraft you’ll be flying upon.
47. (1982) This airline offers the only one-stop no-change-of-plane direct flight between Oklahoma City and Mexico City. Identify the airline, the single enroute stop and the aircraft type flown.
48. (1987) Only one airline operates between North America and London utilizing three different types of wide bodied aircraft on the same route – each built by a different manufacturer. Identify the airline and the city it serves London from with its three different types of widebodies. And what the heck - you might as well identify the aircraft types as well.
Wardair has been correctly identified with 747, DC-10 and A300 flights out of YYZ. This question remains open to other possibilities if you wish. I'm happy to check them out.
49. (1983) Between Honolulu and Los Angeles, there are just two airlines operating all-economy configured aircraft. Can you guess which two airlines they are? And while you’re at it, go ahead and have a try at which aircraft type each airline operates.
51. (1982) From your home in Rockford, Illinois, flying to your vacation home in Southern California means either driving to Chicago and flying to LAX from there or utilizing an interline connection through a variety of Midwestern cities. Recently however, Rockford became the beneficiary of a direct flight all the way through to Los Angeles. Okay, so it makes four stops but what the heck – let’s give it a try. Identify the airline, the aircraft and the four enroute stops in order.
52. (1988) Normally you prefer to fly out of Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport, but since business this afternoon has you only two miles from Houston’s Intercontinental Airport, it makes sense to catch a flight from there to Albuquerque. As luck would have it, there’s a daily one-stop departure that afternoon that will put you into Albuquerque just in time for dinner at your favorite Mexican restaurant. Identify the airline, the one intermediate stop and the aircraft type, please.
53. (1988) You need to fly from your company headquarters in Sioux City, Iowa down to your westernmost field office in El Paso, Texas. You were sure you’d have to make a connection somewhere but lo and behold, the SUX-ELP market is served with a single 2-stop direct flight departing SUX every evening except Saturday at 625p. Please identify the airline, the two enroute stops and the aircraft type to be flown.
54. (1983) It wasn’t so long ago that you remember flyin’ Central Airlines between Dallas and most anywhere in Nebraska. Most all of them flights was aboard Convair 600s or some such airplanes. How times have changed! These days there’s still a direct flight between Dallas and Lincoln, but it’s operated with a jet! The flight makes two stops enroute and a snack is served along the way. Identify the airline, the aircraft type and the two enroute stops please.
A N S W E R E D
55. (1995) You’ve had a wonderful week enjoying the sand and surf (not to mention the rum and reefers) in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Now it’s time to return home to West Elsdon, Illinois – a Chicago suburb located just one mile east of Chicago’s Midway International Airport. Unfortunately there was no direct or even convenient connecting service from Midway Airport and so you had to fly out of O’Hare where a jetway malfunction caused you to miss your connection in Miami and thus a full day of your vacation. Thankfully, one airline offers a single daily two-stop direct flight between Montego Bay and Chicago Midway. You’ve booked a pair of seats and look forward to a hassle-free return home. Please identify the airline, the two intermediate stops and the aircraft type.
57. (1988) Boy, you sure do miss Western Airlines and its convenient direct flight from Vancouver, BC down to your winter home down in Palm Springs, California. Imagine then your surprise and delight to discover that the YVR-PSP market is currently served via a single two-stop direct flight departing Vancouver every afternoon except Saturday. Why, there’s even a snack served enroute! Please identify the usual triumvirate of qualifiers.
60. (1982) Back in 1982, twin engine jets were not widely used on long predominantly over-water flights. Indeed, from the east coast of the United States, only one airline operated 737 flights to destinations in the Caribbean over 1000 miles away. Identify that airline, the U.S. gateway airport from which its 737 flights departed and the two Caribbean destinations so served.
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40. (1982) In 1982, this domestic U.S. airline flew just one type of jet in scheduled service and operated a total of six flights – three in each direction between just one city pair. Can you identify the airline, the city pair and the aircraft type flown?
I really don't know.
Pacific Express. LAX / SFO, BAC One Eleven
I really don't know.
Pacific Express. LAX / SFO, BAC One Eleven
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39. (1995) You need to fly from Washington Dulles down to Ft. Lauderdale so you call United to book a flight. What’s this? United doesn’t offer any service on this route? You’ve got to be kidding me! You’re not kidding? Hoo boy… Your next call is to a travel agent who advises you that there’s a single daily flight offered by another airline leaving Dulles each afternoon at 2:10pm. Book it, Danno! Please identify the airline and aircraft you’ll be flying upon.
ValuJet, DC-9-30
ValuJet, DC-9-30
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40. (1982) In 1982, this domestic U.S. airline flew just one type of jet in scheduled service and operated a total of six flights – three in each direction between just one city pair. Can you identify the airline, the city pair and the aircraft type flown?
I really don't know. Pacific Express. LAX / SFO, BAC One Eleven
It was not Pacific Express and the BAC-111 was not part of this airline's fleet. That said, you'll be surprised when you see the answer, T. In the meantime, thanks for at least trying to figure this one out. ^ If it's any help, the aircraft involved was a twinjet and the single route ran roughly east <--> west.
39. (1995) You need to fly from Washington Dulles down to Ft. Lauderdale so you call United to book a flight. What’s this? United doesn’t offer any service on this route? You’ve got to be kidding me! You’re not kidding? Hoo boy… Your next call is to a travel agent who advises you that there’s a single daily flight offered by another airline leaving Dulles each afternoon at 2:10pm. Book it, Danno! Please identify the airline and aircraft you’ll be flying upon.
ValuJet, DC-9-30
Dang! I was hoping this one would be harder. Good call, T. ValuJet it is!
Valuejet J7 463 Washington, DC (IAD) 210p-440p Ft. Lauderdale (FLL) DC-9-30 Daily
I really don't know. Pacific Express. LAX / SFO, BAC One Eleven
It was not Pacific Express and the BAC-111 was not part of this airline's fleet. That said, you'll be surprised when you see the answer, T. In the meantime, thanks for at least trying to figure this one out. ^ If it's any help, the aircraft involved was a twinjet and the single route ran roughly east <--> west.
39. (1995) You need to fly from Washington Dulles down to Ft. Lauderdale so you call United to book a flight. What’s this? United doesn’t offer any service on this route? You’ve got to be kidding me! You’re not kidding? Hoo boy… Your next call is to a travel agent who advises you that there’s a single daily flight offered by another airline leaving Dulles each afternoon at 2:10pm. Book it, Danno! Please identify the airline and aircraft you’ll be flying upon.
ValuJet, DC-9-30
Dang! I was hoping this one would be harder. Good call, T. ValuJet it is!
Valuejet J7 463 Washington, DC (IAD) 210p-440p Ft. Lauderdale (FLL) DC-9-30 Daily
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40. (1982) In 1982, this domestic U.S. airline flew just one type of jet in scheduled service and operated a total of six flights – three in each direction between just one city pair. Can you identify the airline, the city pair and the aircraft type flown?
It was neither Sun Country nor Muse Air
54. (1983) It wasn’t so long ago that you remember flyin’ Central Airlines between Dallas and most anywhere in Nebraska. Most all of them flights was aboard Convair 600s or some such airplanes. How times have changed! These days there’s still a direct flight between Dallas and Lincoln, but it’s operated with a jet! The flight makes two stops enroute and a snack is served along the way. Identify the airline, the aircraft type and the two enroute stops please.
See post 16114 & 16117
54. "Three times pays for all", said Bilbo Baggins (a hobbit of some renown). Well, at least I think he said that....so here's my third guess: Continental operating a DC-9-10 Dallas/Fort Worth - Denver - Omaha - Lincoln. And the DC9 probably came from Texas International.
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40. (1982) In 1982, this domestic U.S. airline flew just one type of jet in scheduled service and operated a total of six flights – three in each direction between just one city pair. Can you identify the airline, the city pair and the aircraft type flown?
It was neither Sun Country nor Muse Air nor Pacific Express
I believe the airline in question primarily operated turboprop equipment but did have one jet in its fleet, being a Fokker F28 Fellowship. So let's go with Pilgrim Airlines flying New York JFK - Ottawa with the F28.
Per the OAG I referenced for this question, Pilgrim had a few dozen flights serving a variety of northeastern destinations. JFK-YOW was served by three daily F27 flights. So then, the search continues... Good Luck! ^ (BTW, this airline did not operate any propeller driven equipment)
54. (1983) It wasn’t so long ago that you remember flyin’ Central Airlines between Dallas and most anywhere in Nebraska. Most all of them flights was aboard Convair 600s or some such airplanes. How times have changed! These days there’s still a direct flight between Dallas and Lincoln, but it’s operated with a jet! The flight makes two stops enroute and a snack is served along the way. Identify the airline, the aircraft type and the two enroute stops please.
See post 16114 & 16117
"Three times pays for all", said Bilbo Baggins (a hobbit of some renown). Well, at least I think he said that....so here's my third guess: Continental operating a DC-9-10 Dallas/Fort Worth - Denver - Omaha - Lincoln. And the DC9 probably came from Texas International.
Once upon a time, in some distant past, Continental may well have operated a DC-9-10 on the routing you've presented. However, per my 1983 OAG we're looking for a different airline operating along a different routing (DFW - ____ - OMA - LNK) Please, guess again!!
It was neither Sun Country nor Muse Air nor Pacific Express
I believe the airline in question primarily operated turboprop equipment but did have one jet in its fleet, being a Fokker F28 Fellowship. So let's go with Pilgrim Airlines flying New York JFK - Ottawa with the F28.
Per the OAG I referenced for this question, Pilgrim had a few dozen flights serving a variety of northeastern destinations. JFK-YOW was served by three daily F27 flights. So then, the search continues... Good Luck! ^ (BTW, this airline did not operate any propeller driven equipment)
54. (1983) It wasn’t so long ago that you remember flyin’ Central Airlines between Dallas and most anywhere in Nebraska. Most all of them flights was aboard Convair 600s or some such airplanes. How times have changed! These days there’s still a direct flight between Dallas and Lincoln, but it’s operated with a jet! The flight makes two stops enroute and a snack is served along the way. Identify the airline, the aircraft type and the two enroute stops please.
See post 16114 & 16117
"Three times pays for all", said Bilbo Baggins (a hobbit of some renown). Well, at least I think he said that....so here's my third guess: Continental operating a DC-9-10 Dallas/Fort Worth - Denver - Omaha - Lincoln. And the DC9 probably came from Texas International.
Once upon a time, in some distant past, Continental may well have operated a DC-9-10 on the routing you've presented. However, per my 1983 OAG we're looking for a different airline operating along a different routing (DFW - ____ - OMA - LNK) Please, guess again!!
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54. (1983) It wasn’t so long ago that you remember flyin’ Central Airlines between Dallas and most anywhere in Nebraska. Most all of them flights was aboard Convair 600s or some such airplanes. How times have changed! These days there’s still a direct flight between Dallas and Lincoln, but it’s operated with a jet! The flight makes two stops enroute and a snack is served along the way. Identify the airline, the aircraft type and the two enroute stops please.
See post 16114 & 16117 & 16131
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40. (1982) In 1982, this domestic U.S. airline flew just one type of jet in scheduled service and operated a total of six flights – three in each direction between just one city pair. Can you identify the airline, the city pair and the aircraft type flown?
It was neither Sun Country nor Muse Air nor Pacific Express nor Pilgrim. The sole aircraft type was a twin engine model
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40. (1982) In 1982, this domestic U.S. airline flew just one type of jet in scheduled service and operated a total of six flights – three in each direction between just one city pair. Can you identify the airline, the city pair and the aircraft type flown?
Jet America, Long Beach, CA (LGB) - Chicago O'Hare (ORD), McDonnell Douglas MD-82
Jet America was acquired by Alaska Airlines. Unfortunately, I view the purchase as wasted. AS got useful Long Beach slots but gave them up, leaving them with nothing. AS didn't do the same with Paine Field, Everett, WA. They grabbed most of the quota of departures.
Jet America, Long Beach, CA (LGB) - Chicago O'Hare (ORD), McDonnell Douglas MD-82
Jet America was acquired by Alaska Airlines. Unfortunately, I view the purchase as wasted. AS got useful Long Beach slots but gave them up, leaving them with nothing. AS didn't do the same with Paine Field, Everett, WA. They grabbed most of the quota of departures.
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54. (1983) It wasn’t so long ago that you remember flyin’ Central Airlines between Dallas and most anywhere in Nebraska. Most all of them flights was aboard Convair 600s or some such airplanes. How times have changed! These days there’s still a direct flight between Dallas and Lincoln, but it’s operated with a jet! The flight makes two stops enroute and a snack is served along the way. Identify the airline, the aircraft type and the two enroute stops please.
Going for broke here......Midway Airlines operating a DC-9-10 Dallas/Fort Worth - Chicago Midway - Omaha - Lincoln.
Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner!! That's the one we're lookin' for, Mr. Lemon. Good Call!
Midway Airlines ML 46 Dallas (DFW) 1200n-210p S Chicago (MDW) 240p-400p Omaha (OMA) 415p-440p Lincoln (LNK) DC-9-10 X6
40. (1982) In 1982, this domestic U.S. airline flew just one type of jet in scheduled service and operated a total of six flights – three in each direction between just one city pair. Can you identify the airline, the city pair and the aircraft type flown?
It was neither Sun Country nor Muse Air nor Pacific Express nor Pilgrim. The sole aircraft type was a twin engine model
And I'll take one more guess at this one: Great American Airways operating a DC-9-10 Reno - Oakland.
I'm really surprised that this airline is proving to be so mysterious to you seasoned bunch of OAG perusers. It was not Great American Airways and the aircraft was substantially larger than a DC-9-10. Additionally, this airline also had a couple of 707s in its fleet (fully painted in its livery) but the 707s were only used for charter operations and never saw use on scheduled flights. Please, guess again!
Going for broke here......Midway Airlines operating a DC-9-10 Dallas/Fort Worth - Chicago Midway - Omaha - Lincoln.
Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner!! That's the one we're lookin' for, Mr. Lemon. Good Call!
Midway Airlines ML 46 Dallas (DFW) 1200n-210p S Chicago (MDW) 240p-400p Omaha (OMA) 415p-440p Lincoln (LNK) DC-9-10 X6
40. (1982) In 1982, this domestic U.S. airline flew just one type of jet in scheduled service and operated a total of six flights – three in each direction between just one city pair. Can you identify the airline, the city pair and the aircraft type flown?
It was neither Sun Country nor Muse Air nor Pacific Express nor Pilgrim. The sole aircraft type was a twin engine model
And I'll take one more guess at this one: Great American Airways operating a DC-9-10 Reno - Oakland.
I'm really surprised that this airline is proving to be so mysterious to you seasoned bunch of OAG perusers. It was not Great American Airways and the aircraft was substantially larger than a DC-9-10. Additionally, this airline also had a couple of 707s in its fleet (fully painted in its livery) but the 707s were only used for charter operations and never saw use on scheduled flights. Please, guess again!
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Aug 3, 2019, 2:14 am
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Wow, what resources do you employ to come up with these questions? Amazing. ^
Thanks, serfty ^ I have a collection of old OAGs (Official Airline Guides - each one's about the size of a phone book and lists every single flight in either North America or the world) numbering about 35. Additionally I occasionally employ resources from sites like timetableimages.com and departedflights.com. As for the scenarios, I just make 'em up as I go. Between myself and fellow quizmeister extraordinaire jlemon, I reckon we've come up with near 2500 questions since our humble beginnings back in 2011.
BTW, your FT profile will not permit PM's or EMAILS. Your presence is requested over here: (This is time sensitive)
I checked my profile - all is good for PMs and always has been so far as I know. I just received a PM from yosithezet and replied accordingly. Looking forward to a great season! ^^
Thanks, serfty ^ I have a collection of old OAGs (Official Airline Guides - each one's about the size of a phone book and lists every single flight in either North America or the world) numbering about 35. Additionally I occasionally employ resources from sites like timetableimages.com and departedflights.com. As for the scenarios, I just make 'em up as I go. Between myself and fellow quizmeister extraordinaire jlemon, I reckon we've come up with near 2500 questions since our humble beginnings back in 2011.
BTW, your FT profile will not permit PM's or EMAILS. Your presence is requested over here: (This is time sensitive)
I checked my profile - all is good for PMs and always has been so far as I know. I just received a PM from yosithezet and replied accordingly. Looking forward to a great season! ^^
Aug 3, 2019, 2:22 am
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40. (1982) In 1982, this domestic U.S. airline flew just one type of jet in scheduled service and operated a total of six flights – three in each direction between just one city pair. Can you identify the airline, the city pair and the aircraft type flown?
Jet America, Long Beach, CA (LGB) - Chicago O'Hare (ORD), McDonnell Douglas MD-82
Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner with a complimentary cocktail and dessert thrown in! Jet America is correct! The airline later grew to serve eleven destinations in the U.S. before being merged into Alaska Airlines in 1987
Jet America, Long Beach, CA (LGB) - Chicago O'Hare (ORD), McDonnell Douglas MD-82
Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner with a complimentary cocktail and dessert thrown in! Jet America is correct! The airline later grew to serve eleven destinations in the U.S. before being merged into Alaska Airlines in 1987
Aug 3, 2019, 2:26 am
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31. (1983) Yes!!! Your signature Blackened Tri-Tips BBQ Sandwich has earned you an invitation to compete in the American Royal World Series of Barbecue being held this year in Kansas City, MO. Better yet, your travel agent has informed you that there’s an airline that offers a direct two-stop flight from Los Angeles into Kansas City’s Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport, much more convenient than Kansas City International (MCI) which is located 20 miles out of town. Name the airline, enroute stops and aircraft type you’ll be flying upon.
32. (1982) You’re driving to work along I-70 through Kansas City when you notice a billboard. “KC’s only nonstop service to Orlando and Disney World!” it reads. Hmm… It would be nice to take the kids to Disney World this year, along with Sea World, Circus World, Baseball World and – for you and the wife – Liquor World. Maybe you can find that bottle of Chateau Neuf whatever it was out there. So, you quickly call the airline and book four seats – out and back. Identify the airline you’ll be flying upon along with the aircraft type please.
36. (1995) You commute regularly between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, a market served exclusively by US Airways. Imagine then your surprise and delight to discover a new airline offering five daily flights in each direction. You quickly book a seat on the evening departure out of Pittsburgh. Identify the airline and aircraft type you’ll be flying upon.
37. (1988) Sheesh! You sure do travel out of Nassau a lot! This time you’ll need to find a flight between Nassau and Indianapolis. You envision a painful layover in Miami’s damp and outdated airport (that carpet smells really bad over on the F Concourse) but lookee here! There’s a single one-stop direct flight each day that even offers not one but two snacks enroute! Book it, Danno! And don’t forget to request the lacto-ovo vegetarian option, please. Airline, aircraft and enroute stop, please.
41. (1983) You’ve got a hectic week of business travel coming up. From your home in Provincetown, MA you’ll first need to travel to Philadelphia. You’ve found a great connection through Boston (of course) that involves two aircraft built by the same manufacturer. One is the shortest model still currently flying while the other is the longest ever built by this manufacturer. Two airlines are involved. You already know the connection is via BOS. Identify both airlines and the respective equipment each flies.
See Post 16159
42. (1983) Following a meeting with your client at the airport lounge in Philadelphia, you’ll continue on down to Raleigh, NC. Three airlines offer nonstop flights on this route but you’ll be traveling on the least expensive one – the only one to operate its aircraft in an all-Economy Class configuration while also still serving its cheapskate passengers a luncheon enroute. By now you surely know the drill – airline, aircraft, rank and serial number. Now drop and give me twenty! Or a correct answer!
43. (1983) Right! After a productive two days in Raleigh, it’s time to head west to Kansas City, Mo. You fully expect to have to connect in Chicago on this segment but are pleased to discover that the RDU-MCI market is served by a single almost daily (X6) 2-stop direct flight. Well blow me down! Book it, Danno! Identify the airline, the aircraft and of course the two enroute stops…
44. (1983) From Kansas City, you’re going to fly upon the only MD-80 operating in any direction other than east out of Kansas City. To make this even easier, it’s a one-stop flight direct to California – operating to an airport south of SFO, no less. How much simpler can I make this?!! A bit more, I suppose, but let’s stop here. After all, you guys are supposed to be good at this stuff. I’m assuming you’re all guys, by the way. If there are any members of the fairer sex out there amongst our participants, please contact me. I’ll buy you dinner and a bottle of mid-range wine while we discuss airline schedules and aircraft configurations in the candlelight. Or something else if you like. Oh yeah – the question… Please answer it with the usual qualifications.
A N S W E R E D
45. (1983) With a successful conclusion to your business in Southern California, why not join some friends for a weekend of skiing at Jackson Hole, Wyoming? The deal is sealed upon discovering that there’s a once weekly nonstop from LAX straight to Jackson, Wyoming. Identify the airline and aircraft you’ll be flying upon.
See Post 16160
47. (1982) This airline offers the only one-stop no-change-of-plane direct flight between Oklahoma City and Mexico City. Identify the airline, the single enroute stop and the aircraft type flown.
A N S W E R E D
48. (1987) Only one airline operates between North America and London utilizing three different types of wide bodied aircraft on the same route – each built by a different manufacturer. Identify the airline and the city it serves London from with its three different types of widebodies. And what the heck - you might as well identify the aircraft types as well.
Wardair has been correctly identified with 747, DC-10 and A300 flights out of YYZ. This question remains open to other possibilities if you wish. I'm happy to check them out.
49. (1983) Between Honolulu and Los Angeles, there are just two airlines operating all-economy configured aircraft. Can you guess which two airlines they are? And while you’re at it, go ahead and have a try at which aircraft type each airline operates.
A N S W E R E D
51. (1982) From your home in Rockford, Illinois, flying to your vacation home in Southern California means either driving to Chicago and flying to LAX from there or utilizing an interline connection through a variety of Midwestern cities. Recently however, Rockford became the beneficiary of a direct flight all the way through to Los Angeles. Okay, so it makes four stops but what the heck – let’s give it a try. Identify the airline, the aircraft and the four enroute stops in order.
A N S W E R E D
52. (1988) Normally you prefer to fly out of Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport, but since business this afternoon has you only two miles from Houston’s Intercontinental Airport, it makes sense to catch a flight from there to Albuquerque. As luck would have it, there’s a daily one-stop departure that afternoon that will put you into Albuquerque just in time for dinner at your favorite Mexican restaurant. Identify the airline, the one intermediate stop and the aircraft type, please.
53. (1988) You need to fly from your company headquarters in Sioux City, Iowa down to your westernmost field office in El Paso, Texas. You were sure you’d have to make a connection somewhere but lo and behold, the SUX-ELP market is served with a single 2-stop direct flight departing SUX every evening except Saturday at 625p. Please identify the airline, the two enroute stops and the aircraft type to be flown.
See Post 16159
55. (1995) You’ve had a wonderful week enjoying the sand and surf (not to mention the rum and reefers) in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Now it’s time to return home to West Elsdon, Illinois – a Chicago suburb located just one mile east of Chicago’s Midway International Airport. Unfortunately there was no direct or even convenient connecting service from Midway Airport and so you had to fly out of O’Hare where a jetway malfunction caused you to miss your connection in Miami and thus a full day of your vacation. Thankfully, one airline offers a single daily two-stop direct flight between Montego Bay and Chicago Midway. You’ve booked a pair of seats and look forward to a hassle-free return home. Please identify the airline, the two intermediate stops and the aircraft type.
57. (1988) Boy, you sure do miss Western Airlines and its convenient direct flight from Vancouver, BC down to your winter home down in Palm Springs, California. Imagine then your surprise and delight to discover that the YVR-PSP market is currently served via a single two-stop direct flight departing Vancouver every afternoon except Saturday. Why, there’s even a snack served enroute! Please identify the usual triumvirate of qualifiers.
60. (1982) Back in 1982, twin engine jets were not widely used on long predominantly over-water flights. Indeed, from the east coast of the United States, only one airline operated 737 flights to destinations in the Caribbean over 1000 miles away. Identify that airline, the U.S. gateway airport from which its 737 flights departed and the two Caribbean destinations so served.
32. (1982) You’re driving to work along I-70 through Kansas City when you notice a billboard. “KC’s only nonstop service to Orlando and Disney World!” it reads. Hmm… It would be nice to take the kids to Disney World this year, along with Sea World, Circus World, Baseball World and – for you and the wife – Liquor World. Maybe you can find that bottle of Chateau Neuf whatever it was out there. So, you quickly call the airline and book four seats – out and back. Identify the airline you’ll be flying upon along with the aircraft type please.
36. (1995) You commute regularly between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, a market served exclusively by US Airways. Imagine then your surprise and delight to discover a new airline offering five daily flights in each direction. You quickly book a seat on the evening departure out of Pittsburgh. Identify the airline and aircraft type you’ll be flying upon.
37. (1988) Sheesh! You sure do travel out of Nassau a lot! This time you’ll need to find a flight between Nassau and Indianapolis. You envision a painful layover in Miami’s damp and outdated airport (that carpet smells really bad over on the F Concourse) but lookee here! There’s a single one-stop direct flight each day that even offers not one but two snacks enroute! Book it, Danno! And don’t forget to request the lacto-ovo vegetarian option, please. Airline, aircraft and enroute stop, please.
41. (1983) You’ve got a hectic week of business travel coming up. From your home in Provincetown, MA you’ll first need to travel to Philadelphia. You’ve found a great connection through Boston (of course) that involves two aircraft built by the same manufacturer. One is the shortest model still currently flying while the other is the longest ever built by this manufacturer. Two airlines are involved. You already know the connection is via BOS. Identify both airlines and the respective equipment each flies.
See Post 16159
42. (1983) Following a meeting with your client at the airport lounge in Philadelphia, you’ll continue on down to Raleigh, NC. Three airlines offer nonstop flights on this route but you’ll be traveling on the least expensive one – the only one to operate its aircraft in an all-Economy Class configuration while also still serving its cheapskate passengers a luncheon enroute. By now you surely know the drill – airline, aircraft, rank and serial number. Now drop and give me twenty! Or a correct answer!
43. (1983) Right! After a productive two days in Raleigh, it’s time to head west to Kansas City, Mo. You fully expect to have to connect in Chicago on this segment but are pleased to discover that the RDU-MCI market is served by a single almost daily (X6) 2-stop direct flight. Well blow me down! Book it, Danno! Identify the airline, the aircraft and of course the two enroute stops…
44. (1983) From Kansas City, you’re going to fly upon the only MD-80 operating in any direction other than east out of Kansas City. To make this even easier, it’s a one-stop flight direct to California – operating to an airport south of SFO, no less. How much simpler can I make this?!! A bit more, I suppose, but let’s stop here. After all, you guys are supposed to be good at this stuff. I’m assuming you’re all guys, by the way. If there are any members of the fairer sex out there amongst our participants, please contact me. I’ll buy you dinner and a bottle of mid-range wine while we discuss airline schedules and aircraft configurations in the candlelight. Or something else if you like. Oh yeah – the question… Please answer it with the usual qualifications.
A N S W E R E D
45. (1983) With a successful conclusion to your business in Southern California, why not join some friends for a weekend of skiing at Jackson Hole, Wyoming? The deal is sealed upon discovering that there’s a once weekly nonstop from LAX straight to Jackson, Wyoming. Identify the airline and aircraft you’ll be flying upon.
See Post 16160
47. (1982) This airline offers the only one-stop no-change-of-plane direct flight between Oklahoma City and Mexico City. Identify the airline, the single enroute stop and the aircraft type flown.
A N S W E R E D
48. (1987) Only one airline operates between North America and London utilizing three different types of wide bodied aircraft on the same route – each built by a different manufacturer. Identify the airline and the city it serves London from with its three different types of widebodies. And what the heck - you might as well identify the aircraft types as well.
Wardair has been correctly identified with 747, DC-10 and A300 flights out of YYZ. This question remains open to other possibilities if you wish. I'm happy to check them out.
49. (1983) Between Honolulu and Los Angeles, there are just two airlines operating all-economy configured aircraft. Can you guess which two airlines they are? And while you’re at it, go ahead and have a try at which aircraft type each airline operates.
A N S W E R E D
51. (1982) From your home in Rockford, Illinois, flying to your vacation home in Southern California means either driving to Chicago and flying to LAX from there or utilizing an interline connection through a variety of Midwestern cities. Recently however, Rockford became the beneficiary of a direct flight all the way through to Los Angeles. Okay, so it makes four stops but what the heck – let’s give it a try. Identify the airline, the aircraft and the four enroute stops in order.
A N S W E R E D
52. (1988) Normally you prefer to fly out of Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport, but since business this afternoon has you only two miles from Houston’s Intercontinental Airport, it makes sense to catch a flight from there to Albuquerque. As luck would have it, there’s a daily one-stop departure that afternoon that will put you into Albuquerque just in time for dinner at your favorite Mexican restaurant. Identify the airline, the one intermediate stop and the aircraft type, please.
53. (1988) You need to fly from your company headquarters in Sioux City, Iowa down to your westernmost field office in El Paso, Texas. You were sure you’d have to make a connection somewhere but lo and behold, the SUX-ELP market is served with a single 2-stop direct flight departing SUX every evening except Saturday at 625p. Please identify the airline, the two enroute stops and the aircraft type to be flown.
See Post 16159
55. (1995) You’ve had a wonderful week enjoying the sand and surf (not to mention the rum and reefers) in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Now it’s time to return home to West Elsdon, Illinois – a Chicago suburb located just one mile east of Chicago’s Midway International Airport. Unfortunately there was no direct or even convenient connecting service from Midway Airport and so you had to fly out of O’Hare where a jetway malfunction caused you to miss your connection in Miami and thus a full day of your vacation. Thankfully, one airline offers a single daily two-stop direct flight between Montego Bay and Chicago Midway. You’ve booked a pair of seats and look forward to a hassle-free return home. Please identify the airline, the two intermediate stops and the aircraft type.
57. (1988) Boy, you sure do miss Western Airlines and its convenient direct flight from Vancouver, BC down to your winter home down in Palm Springs, California. Imagine then your surprise and delight to discover that the YVR-PSP market is currently served via a single two-stop direct flight departing Vancouver every afternoon except Saturday. Why, there’s even a snack served enroute! Please identify the usual triumvirate of qualifiers.
60. (1982) Back in 1982, twin engine jets were not widely used on long predominantly over-water flights. Indeed, from the east coast of the United States, only one airline operated 737 flights to destinations in the Caribbean over 1000 miles away. Identify that airline, the U.S. gateway airport from which its 737 flights departed and the two Caribbean destinations so served.
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Aug 3, 2019, 2:57 pm
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44- the two candidates that come immediately to mind are AA and CO, but they both ran few if any flights that made a substantial change in direction at their respective Texas hubs (DFW and IAH) ... so I’m drawn to an airline that really wasn’t known for a large MadDog operation — Frontier, via their Denver (DEN) hub, continuing to ... hmmmm ... let’s say San Diego (SAN)