Alone on a flight?
Jun 29, 2009 | 12:22 pm
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Alone on a flight?
I'm wondering if other FTers has been alone (or with partner) on a flight, except for crew?
I have had that experience twice, within two months, although it wasn't rev. flights.
I worked as a mechanic (for 2 months
) for a airline that operates various Dash 8 aircrafts, and were on two occasions away from base to fix/check aircraft before flying them home. One was abroad and the other domestic, on both return flights were there only the crew, a technician (or 2) and me aboard the plane.
Have other FTers been alone on a flight, rev or non-rev?
Sorry if this is the wrong sub-forum, or if this has been asked before
I have had that experience twice, within two months, although it wasn't rev. flights.
I worked as a mechanic (for 2 months
) for a airline that operates various Dash 8 aircrafts, and were on two occasions away from base to fix/check aircraft before flying them home. One was abroad and the other domestic, on both return flights were there only the crew, a technician (or 2) and me aboard the plane.Have other FTers been alone on a flight, rev or non-rev?
Sorry if this is the wrong sub-forum, or if this has been asked before
Jun 29, 2009 | 2:07 pm
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Where I am flying alone without need any assistance. I will handle on it myself. I am acknowledgement very good airlines safety rules. Sometime that I need fly with other relatives. I remember where I flown to Italy alone to see my brother to getting married in FLR. This is private ceremony for both my brother & sister-in-law, too. It was so much enjoyable the entire trip out of USA.
This time where I am flying alone to ZRH sometime on December 2009. I am flying in the J class. This is so much more comfortable to get sleep on the plane. I have been done it for many times where I am flying alone without need any assistance. This is taking my own responsbilities to make sure need to catch the flight on-time performance. Sometime if my flight is delayed and I have my cell phone along with me. If I will have any case of emergencies.
This time where I am flying alone to ZRH sometime on December 2009. I am flying in the J class. This is so much more comfortable to get sleep on the plane. I have been done it for many times where I am flying alone without need any assistance. This is taking my own responsbilities to make sure need to catch the flight on-time performance. Sometime if my flight is delayed and I have my cell phone along with me. If I will have any case of emergencies.
Jun 29, 2009 | 2:55 pm
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Thank you clacko. Do you have a link?
@N830MH: I think you have misunderstood what I meant. I was thinking if someone else has ever been alone abord a plane without any other pax, just you (including a partner/colleague/other) and the crew.
The title might be a little misleading.
@N830MH: I think you have misunderstood what I meant. I was thinking if someone else has ever been alone abord a plane without any other pax, just you (including a partner/colleague/other) and the crew.
The title might be a little misleading.
Jun 29, 2009 | 3:34 pm
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Here is one thread. Found another. Gotta love the google search feature. I searched for "emptiest flight" by the way. I know there is a more recent one, but can't find it right now.
Jun 29, 2009 | 3:52 pm
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Yes, several threads out there, but Search seems to be flaky (couldn't find "double" in the Marriott forum despite the ongoing double night credit promo).
I was all alone with Captain/FO/3 FA's on a USAir 737 from BWI-CLT a couple of years ago. There were storms, delays, etc., all day long - somehow I was the only one that made it to the airport and still wanted to fly that leg.
I took my favorite 2D seat (yes, I was upgraded
) and the FA/Pilot address me by name as the went through all the announcements. I felt obligated to actually pay attention to the safety briefing.
I was all alone with Captain/FO/3 FA's on a USAir 737 from BWI-CLT a couple of years ago. There were storms, delays, etc., all day long - somehow I was the only one that made it to the airport and still wanted to fly that leg.
I took my favorite 2D seat (yes, I was upgraded
) and the FA/Pilot address me by name as the went through all the announcements. I felt obligated to actually pay attention to the safety briefing.
Jun 29, 2009 | 4:16 pm
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About nine years ago, I was on a Continental Connection flight... I was the only passenger.
Jun 29, 2009 | 4:54 pm
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Jun 29, 2009 | 5:23 pm
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While not quite alone, I always enjoy telling this story.
September, 2000 - HPN-BOS on an AA SF3. Eight passengers were on board, seven of whom were my family. I felt REALLY sorry for that other passenger haha.
September, 2000 - HPN-BOS on an AA SF3. Eight passengers were on board, seven of whom were my family. I felt REALLY sorry for that other passenger haha.
Jun 29, 2009 | 5:26 pm
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Yes, this has been discussed several times.
Back when UAX still flew out of VIS, I was the only passenger on an EMB more than once for the 17 minute hop to FAT. I mentioned to the FA once that it was kind of strange and she came back and sat by me to chat. Since I was in 9B, she DID do the whole exit row spiel as required.
Back when UAX still flew out of VIS, I was the only passenger on an EMB more than once for the 17 minute hop to FAT. I mentioned to the FA once that it was kind of strange and she came back and sat by me to chat. Since I was in 9B, she DID do the whole exit row spiel as required.
Jun 30, 2009 | 10:50 pm
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Jul 1, 2009 | 12:00 pm
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There were the standard 3 FA's as required - 1 for every 50 seats, regardless of actual passenger load.
But when drinks/snacks were offered, it was the same person as did the announcement, so they stuck to their "assigned cabins". All 3 of them mostly sat and chatted/read through the flight.
But when drinks/snacks were offered, it was the same person as did the announcement, so they stuck to their "assigned cabins". All 3 of them mostly sat and chatted/read through the flight.
Jul 1, 2009 | 1:31 pm
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Several years ago LGA-SYR I was the only passenger. Felt really strange. A few months ago my wife and I flew also LGA-SYR and there was only one other passenger. Both were on US rackety, shaky turboprops.