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Countdown to Retirement: American Airlines Super 80s
American Airlines readies the end of the Mad Dog era with the retirement of 20 MD-80s today. (airwaysmag.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Great aircraft choice for people flying as a couple with their 3-2/2-3 seating and, unless you are way back by the P&W's, it's a nice, quiet ride. The aft position of the wings also allowed for more economy seats with unrestricted vision. Nice, solid, dependable aircraft and I sought when making reservations. I would even go to another, non-preferred airline to get on a Mad Dog. Our own, Home Town Airline, Midwest Express and then Midwest used them on long hauls which made our trips to Vegas, Phoenix, and The Left Coast pleasurable. Indeed. The Mad Dogs will be missed. But thanks for the joy.
The only thing I didn't like about the Mad Dogs when I worked for AA in the 90's was the lack of an entertainment system. Brutal on 4 hour flights!
Agreed and an excellent point but I've been flying since the 60's and the only time anyone had any entertainment was on long-hauls. Who can forget barely audible and marginally visible movies on those horrible "screens?". I've since adapted by bringing my own music or, on long flights, my lap top and a couple of DVD's if I feel like it. Usually I just like to gaze out the window and listen to my favorite music and let Mom Nature and the beauty of flying be my entertainment. To each their own!
That's what great books are for....
Most passengers either watch the aircraft video screens or their own devices. Having an unrestricted view means nothing to them. I bet if you removed the windows on airliners, most people wouldn't much care. On one airline I was on, the FA's came around and closed all the shades right after T/O. If you opened the shade and then left your seat, it would be closed when you came back.
I beg to differ! I love to stare into the sky and ground to see whats out there.
On a flight from Denver to Hawaii a few years back, they pulled my shade and I put it back up. When I asked them why, they claim it helps the passengers adjust to "jet Lag", well I informed her I would rather watch the clouds etc: and she rudely said, other people don't. Cheez what a sour puss.
On a flight from Denver to Hawaii a few years back, they pulled my shade and I put it back up. When I asked them why, they claim it helps the passengers adjust to "jet Lag", well I informed her I would rather watch the clouds etc: and she rudely said, other people don't. Cheez what a sour puss.
"Jet lag" going east to west?? Window shades down to watch the entertainment system is a better guess.
True also, however on the 777 we had a big screen in the middle!
I just know it was very hard to get up the next AM due to staying out until 2300 hours their time after leaving KSAT @ 0630 hours!
I just know it was very hard to get up the next AM due to staying out until 2300 hours their time after leaving KSAT @ 0630 hours!