Whose 747 is this at PHX?
Dec 13, 2022 | 1:26 pm
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Dec 13, 2022 | 1:32 pm
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Dec 13, 2022 | 1:49 pm
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I've seen that plane plenty of times in LA at the Atlantic ramp (it's even on the current iteration of Google Maps). Possibly with AF2 consuming plenty of ramp space at LAX it was the cheapest & closest place they could park it.
Dec 13, 2022 | 1:52 pm
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Dec 13, 2022 | 3:28 pm
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I highly doubt that the concept of price factors into any action by the Qatari Emir and family.
Dec 13, 2022 | 5:21 pm
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Dec 13, 2022 | 6:59 pm
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As this question has to do with the PHX airport and not AA nor the AAdvantage program, we will move this to the appropriate destination forum. /JY1024, AAdvantage co-moderator
Dec 13, 2022 | 11:05 pm
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I miss the America West 747 PHX-HNL- Nagoya Japan route. The passenger name was inserted into your seat before boarding in First Class. They had Hawaii / Asian style uniforms and First class had a flight attendant assistant who was not allowed to talk when they carved your beef selection in front of you.
it has been said that this 747 plane and route was OKd by the Ameica West Board of Directors for the only one reason. They all received free flights for their families and it made no financial sense
it has been said that this 747 plane and route was OKd by the Ameica West Board of Directors for the only one reason. They all received free flights for their families and it made no financial sense
Last edited by Centurion; Dec 13, 2022 at 11:11 pm
Dec 14, 2022 | 5:49 am
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Dec 14, 2022 | 8:16 am
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HP had daily service to Nagoya, along with PHX-HNL service. I can't remember all of the routes, but at least those were covered by B747 service.
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