tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3356602344547709264.post7579828636150085818..comments2024-02-19T16:15:03.733-08:00Comments on View from the control tower: Let's go racing!CaptainVectorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16340951040263403005noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3356602344547709264.post-23287457191031829962015-04-12T22:23:56.636-07:002015-04-12T22:23:56.636-07:00The long-hauls to Bangkok and Singapore disappeare...The long-hauls to Bangkok and Singapore disappeared within a year of each other. Both of those flights needed a peculiar variant of the Airbus A340, and reportedly lost money every time they took off. I don't know whether that is true, but considering how much fuel had to be carried, it's likely that they couldn't fill all the seats on the planes even if they wanted to. We still have service to both of those cities, just not direct: Singapore's A380 stops in Tokyo, while Thai's B777 stops in Seoul.<br /><br />I had not previously noticed the statue; it bears further investigation . . .CaptainVectorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16340951040263403005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3356602344547709264.post-87315739862027114702015-03-30T15:36:44.113-07:002015-03-30T15:36:44.113-07:007291 nm
really strange to see a proliferation of l...7291 nm<br />really strange to see a proliferation of long-range flights to Gulf airports, while other long-range flights to Asia are cut. How long did the non-stop to Bangkok last. <br />Granted, LAX-SIN was 7621 nm, but is 330 nm such a major difference? <br /><br />Now, what is that statue or effigy on picture Pet1400232.JPG<br />(right above the tail of the aircraft ) <br />On Google Maps, it looks like it is standing besides a kind of concrete lined water hole or reservoir. <br />It looks like it is cursing the airport, you need to counter the bad ju-ju! <br />--FilipAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com