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(Video) CNBC discusses FlightAware vs airline data with JetBlue COO, FlightAware CEO
CNBC interviewed JetBlue and FlightAware this morning to discuss the differences between the data on FlightAware.com and the data being received from FlightAware. (video.cnbc.com) More...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
With all the automation now, there seems to be a bit of concern over the piloting abilities in commercial airlines. I wonder if this a trend in all facets of the industry. Passengers check the weather and tell the pilots HEY, we're good to go. This happens all the time now in Part 135 flying. Especially in helicopter emergency medical transports.
Sounds just like when my mother tells me to check the weather before I fly because it's cloudy! None of us want passengers to think they are trained to make decisions about the flight.
I almost missed my connection from KROC to KLGA earlier this year due to a weather delay. I received a text alert from the airline stating the flight was going to be delayed for another hour and a half due to weather (FlightAware updated 15 minutes afterward) so I decided to go see Lake Ontario since I was only up there for business 1 day. When I got to the airport the check-in counter informed me I would have to carry-on all my bags because the plane was leaving in 15 minutes so I rushed through security and luckily got the last seat on the plane (another guy was not so fortunate).
I've flown commercially several times (yet not in a couple years) and I'm also a pilot. I was embarrassed that I could make that mistake. I sure won't make it again! It would be helpful if the airlines put a note next to the "delayed departure time".
While I want to be informed about the flight (definitely loved the text updates), I can see how one person's mistake can cause a chink in the chain. Air travel is a very dynamic and complex operation. Today's streamlining of operations, advanced technology, and competition to deliver instant gratification has caused the general public to forget that fact. I believe there is a delicate balance to passenger awareness about every detail of the flight. There are situations I understand from a business perspective and others where an airline may be simply inconveniencing me just to save money.
I've flown commercially several times (yet not in a couple years) and I'm also a pilot. I was embarrassed that I could make that mistake. I sure won't make it again! It would be helpful if the airlines put a note next to the "delayed departure time".
While I want to be informed about the flight (definitely loved the text updates), I can see how one person's mistake can cause a chink in the chain. Air travel is a very dynamic and complex operation. Today's streamlining of operations, advanced technology, and competition to deliver instant gratification has caused the general public to forget that fact. I believe there is a delicate balance to passenger awareness about every detail of the flight. There are situations I understand from a business perspective and others where an airline may be simply inconveniencing me just to save money.
I think most of us loathe the political crap that is spewed forth from so-called "news media". Most of them are very leftist in their political views, and the things that come out of their mouths are most vile. We have extremely poor "leadership" (if you could call it that), in government as well, so this will most likely not stop anytime soon. But now that the LIAR - in - CHIEF has spoken his crap for 5 years, maybe some of them are actually worried about their jobs. I certainly hope so. Unfortunately, the airline industry has some of these morons also in it's hierarchy.
There's always the bus.
If it's less than a day, I drive.
The problem with public transportation is the PUBLIC. Much as I love planes and flying, driving is preferable to an airliner. of course flying yourself is when travel is best.
That's exactly it. When a passenger flies, it's all about him or her and no else. If they're not getting a 3 course meal, satellite TV, a first class seat, and free booze for $99 round trip then they feel screwed.
The public wants Cadillac service at Yugo prices and they feel they're entitled to it.
They're not and they need to get over it. There a rules when you go flying that take others into consideration. If you don't like it, take the bus or train.
The public wants Cadillac service at Yugo prices and they feel they're entitled to it.
They're not and they need to get over it. There a rules when you go flying that take others into consideration. If you don't like it, take the bus or train.
The airlines as a whole do a good job. It's that percentage of ignorant people coupled with the airport hassle that conspire to negate any great service the airline may render. I have never been bothered by weather,maintanence or screwup delays. No matter how the airline spins it, if they aren't ready to fly I'm not ready to fly. Traveling in my own vehicle or plane and on my own schedule is just something public transportation can't match though (even with free jack Daniels).