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    "Transatlantic Supersonic" - Concorde Promotional Film

    Produced by British Airways Film Unit, 1976. I watched this one a few times. IMO this is peak aviation. The amount of customer service afforded to Concorde passengers, the variety of aircraft shown in the film, the airports, the mobile lounges at Washington, the airport transfers in the...
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    1978: Keith is Plane Crazy

    Another YouTube video of a film from the past. "Nationwide's Kevin Cosgrove reports on the jet-setting lifestyle of Worcester travel agent Keith George. Keith's hobby is flying on airliners - he has been on over 700 flights, and racked up 360,000 air miles. Despite Keith having visited countries...
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    Flixbus One Way $9.99 Promo Fares (Melbourne, Albury, Canberra, Sydney)

    Interesting. On the Toowoomba-Brisbane-BNE service, seats are booked and you can get the one beside you as well.
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    Flixbus One Way $9.99 Promo Fares (Melbourne, Albury, Canberra, Sydney)

    Good luck to them. They have a broad timetable for the Canberra to SYD run, departing at 0100h, 0300h, etc. You can book an extra seat as well for a bit of comfort.
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    Iran Air TV Commercial from 1970s

    Found another Iran Air ad. This one has some footage of the upstairs lounge in the 747SP. Good times.
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    United Airlines flights grounded nationwide because of computer problems

    United Airlines flights grounded nationwide because of computer problems
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    Koala Airlines Discussion

    And we're back... Koala Airlines readying for take off in tough market dominated by Qantas, Virgin https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/aviation/koala-airlines-readying-for-take-off-in-tough-market-dominated-by-qantas-virgin/news-story/70f843b8b2be48838cde2776d0144172
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    Pan Am's 50th Anniversary Flight To the Orient 1985

    Including the one and only Imelda Marcos!
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    SYD Airport Train Proposal from 1991

    https://jumpshare.com/s/Zubh1nB2cvlwDDGhfZak
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    SYD Airport Train Proposal from 1991

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    Documentary about Gander Airport

    Interesting show about the history of Gander (Canada) airport. Lots of old footage, IL62s and Cold War shenanigans.
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    The Introverts return to New Caledonia

    Thank you. I can close my eyes and be there. Have a great trip :)
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    The Introverts return to New Caledonia

    Have an Orangina for me. Enjoy yourselves.
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    Where's the ham?

    For a while I had some zip-lock backs in my hand luggage, and would quietly make a few nice sandwiches and snack packs to eat on the plane. People next to me would say "oh good idea, saves paying for them now". Yes, yes it was.
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    The Introverts return to New Caledonia

    No, it's staying here :)
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    The Introverts return to New Caledonia

    Mrs doesn't want to return, sorry, so no go. The enjoyment of the place is outweighted by her past experience and distrust of the future. You can get diecast versions but they're a bit expensive...
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    Vietjet experience VJ84/VJ83 BNE-SGN-BNE

    "skyBOSS" ... love it
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    Article: The Sad History of Virgin Australia’s Long-Haul Network

    JB ... He never met an expense he couldn't incur. I miss VA mark I, was a great experience. Except the hot dogs.
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    A bit of humour

    And a follow-up to this madness:
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    A bit of humour

    https://edition.cnn.com/2025/03/11/us/air-india-flight-chicago-rags-bags-clog-hnk/index.html
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