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Mar 5, 2014, 1:37 pm
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Mar 5, 2014, 3:17 pm
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Mar 5, 2014, 3:21 pm
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As part of SOP, the SFO fire department was out in force but the landing was simply fast but very smooth. The pilot told me this was his first real time hydraulic failure experience but they had lots of practice in the simulator. The replacement aircraft had an identical configuration but different movies loaded into the IFE. Unfortunately it also has a mechanical that added time to the delay. What impressed me was the attitude of the crew. They could have timed out but instead they continued on to HNL. I guess they looked forward to the sun with as much enthusiasm as most of the passengers. Everyone seemed to cope well with the experience.
Mar 5, 2014, 3:23 pm
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We lost the primary, had no flaps on landing and the pilot told me they had to rely on a wind driven backup system. This required special attention to the landing gear as well. I have had more than my share of unusual events on mainline aircraft over the years but this was handled better than any I previously experienced.
Mar 5, 2014, 3:24 pm
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It has to be this. I think that there are a total of 3 independent hydraulic systems. I would be shocked to hear that all 3 were lost and that they managed repair and continued on.
Mar 8, 2014, 1:51 pm
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Yes I figured the fact that they landed safely, they did not lose all three. I think only one flight has been able to land safely after losing all hydraulics (dhl the got clipped by a stinger I think).
Anyways, on a ligher note, I'm taking EWR-HNL tomorrow and gathering together my things. I know there's no amenity kit, but do they provide slippers?
Anyways, on a ligher note, I'm taking EWR-HNL tomorrow and gathering together my things. I know there's no amenity kit, but do they provide slippers?
Mar 8, 2014, 2:09 pm
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Yes I figured the fact that they landed safely, they did not lose all three. I think only one flight has been able to land safely after losing all hydraulics (dhl the got clipped by a stinger I think).
Anyways, on a ligher note, I'm taking EWR-HNL tomorrow and gathering together my things. I know there's no amenity kit, but do they provide slippers?
Anyways, on a ligher note, I'm taking EWR-HNL tomorrow and gathering together my things. I know there's no amenity kit, but do they provide slippers?
The Red Eye departs HNL relatively late and they provided a snack but no nuts plus a breakfast egg sausage muffin before landing at EWR. I also flew the HNL to IAD several weeks ago and the dinner was not wonderful but at least they served nuts with drinks. For my money, I think the IAD to HNL or EWR to HNL are the most tolerable way to transit between HNL and the east coast. I don't expect nor do I care much about the food but the hard product works for me.
Mar 8, 2014, 2:53 pm
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They provide a decent pillow and a reasonable blanket but that's it.
The Red Eye departs HNL relatively late and they provided a snack but no nuts plus a breakfast egg sausage muffin before landing at EWR. I also flew the HNL to IAD several weeks ago and the dinner was not wonderful but at least they served nuts with drinks. For my money, I think the IAD to HNL or EWR to HNL are the most tolerable way to transit between HNL and the east coast. I don't expect nor do I care much about the food but the hard product works for me.
The Red Eye departs HNL relatively late and they provided a snack but no nuts plus a breakfast egg sausage muffin before landing at EWR. I also flew the HNL to IAD several weeks ago and the dinner was not wonderful but at least they served nuts with drinks. For my money, I think the IAD to HNL or EWR to HNL are the most tolerable way to transit between HNL and the east coast. I don't expect nor do I care much about the food but the hard product works for me.
EWR-HNL, it says Breakfast and snack so I'm expecting the standard egg+hockey puck thing. not sure about snack, I heard you get a burger.
HNL-EWR is actually listed as Dinner/Snack, I think because of day light savings? Either way, I plan to eat dinner at a restaurant before.
Mar 8, 2014, 3:17 pm
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Mar 8, 2014, 3:52 pm
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EWR-HNL, it says Breakfast and snack so I'm expecting the standard egg+hockey puck thing. not sure about snack, I heard you get a burger.
HNL-EWR is actually listed as Dinner/Snack, I think because of day light savings? Either way, I plan to eat dinner at a restaurant before.
HNL-EWR is actually listed as Dinner/Snack, I think because of day light savings? Either way, I plan to eat dinner at a restaurant before.
Mar 8, 2014, 4:01 pm
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My layover in HNL heading back to EWR is only 4hrs. I figure maybe 30min to get off my HA flight, make it over to the UA counter to check my bag. Then I need to be back at the airport at least 45min before my flight (tsa pre should helo). so that's really less than 3hrs. I posted a note on the HI forum. someone suggested Nico's
Mar 8, 2014, 5:01 pm
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Alright, I think i have an extra slipper from my last BF flight.
EWR-HNL, it says Breakfast and snack so I'm expecting the standard egg+hockey puck thing. not sure about snack, I heard you get a burger.
HNL-EWR is actually listed as Dinner/Snack, I think because of day light savings? Either way, I plan to eat dinner at a restaurant before.
EWR-HNL, it says Breakfast and snack so I'm expecting the standard egg+hockey puck thing. not sure about snack, I heard you get a burger.
HNL-EWR is actually listed as Dinner/Snack, I think because of day light savings? Either way, I plan to eat dinner at a restaurant before.
Mar 9, 2014, 1:56 am
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Actually just got a call saying my EWR-HNL flight is delayed 6 hours! This is going to be a long day.
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Mar 9, 2014, 5:42 am
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Seems now virtually a daily occurrence that there are major delays on the Hawaii flights.
Mar 9, 2014, 11:22 am
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Just curious any reasons for any FTers on this forum not to choose JFK-LAX/SFO-HNL? I find the PS service out of JFK excellent with BF lie-flat seats.