Mar 24, 17, 6:55 pm
737-900 (was N75436, now N75435) Plane with Retro Continental Livery
Mar 31, 17, 11:54 am
#95
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A few months ago I was waiting to board a flight, cannot recall where, and one of the retro painted planes was at the next gate.
A person near me who saw the retro plane complained to his travel companion "can you believe how old their planes are. That thing must be 40 years old".
I elected not to correct him. He might not have believed me anyway.
Mike
A person near me who saw the retro plane complained to his travel companion "can you believe how old their planes are. That thing must be 40 years old".
I elected not to correct him. He might not have believed me anyway.
Mike
Mar 31, 17, 12:00 pm
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Retro livery is such a great idea. One only need to look at Miller Lite to see how much it can do for a brand. The logo used until a few years ago was terrible. It had no character. When they went back to the old school "Lite" logo, it was a smash hit. How excited would you be to see a logo like this on your plane?
United would do well to find some classic designs and start putting out "throwback" planes. People would love them.
United would do well to find some classic designs and start putting out "throwback" planes. People would love them.
Mar 31, 17, 12:02 pm
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Originally Posted by saltydog75
.... United would do well to find some classic designs and start putting out "throwback" planes. People would love them.
-- this thread's retro CO livery
and
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...very-a320.html
Mar 31, 17, 12:22 pm
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Originally Posted by plc44
...a couple of UA tulip liveries too.
I still love that paint job more than any other I've seen on any airline, any aircraft. (Purely an emotional attachment).
Mar 31, 17, 12:46 pm
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Originally Posted by plc44
I agree with Salty Dog, would be awesome to see a CO Meatball, a couple of UA tulip liveries too.
[Mod hat on]
This is not the place to debate logos -- that debate has been had multiple times -- and the community has a range of opinions. These retro threads are about spotting this interesting historical liveries.
WineCountryUA
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[Mod hat off]
May 3, 17, 12:34 am
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Date Taken: 04/07/17
Quiz Question 1: At which airport was this photo taken?
Quiz Question 2: From where at the airport was the photo taken?
David
Quiz Question 1: At which airport was this photo taken?
Quiz Question 2: From where at the airport was the photo taken?
David
Last edited by DELee; Jul 9, 17 at 4:23 pm
May 3, 17, 12:49 am
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Originally Posted by DELee
Date Taken: 04/07/17
Quiz Question 1: At which airport was this photo taken?
Quiz Question 2: From where at the airport was the photo taken?
David
Quiz Question 1: At which airport was this photo taken?
Quiz Question 2: From where at the airport was the photo taken?
David
May 3, 17, 1:24 am
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Originally Posted by NoLaGent
LAX and the UC?
The gate numbers clearly indicate LAX Terminal 7, Concourse 7, and the angle suggests the UC at gate 70A.
