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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) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
The airlines have to be a little political in their presentation of info in order to try and retain customers where Flightaware can tell it like it is in real time, which is a bit of a different mission. Kinda like trying to get the real story out of the government. Lol
The airlines have withheld truth about delays and outright lied when it looked like passengers might go to another carrier. The JetBlue Chief Obscureness Officer thinks we are all children and cannot make an intelligent decision with information presented honestly. JetBlue can lie to us, because it is in our best interest.
The airlines cannot be held to a schedule when weather is inclement, but if it appears that a three hour delay seems to be normal at the moment, they should broadcast that, with leave to amend the projection when the situation is fluid.
What really knocks the mustard off my hot dog is when I hear a mechanic on the company radio say he needs an hour and 15 minutes to service an aircraft and the company posts a 10 minute delay to keep all the passengers in the gate area.
FlightAware has shown itself a valuable asset to me many times by giving me accurate information when a flight arrives and what gate to collect passengers without looping the airport in the car.
The airlines cannot be held to a schedule when weather is inclement, but if it appears that a three hour delay seems to be normal at the moment, they should broadcast that, with leave to amend the projection when the situation is fluid.
What really knocks the mustard off my hot dog is when I hear a mechanic on the company radio say he needs an hour and 15 minutes to service an aircraft and the company posts a 10 minute delay to keep all the passengers in the gate area.
FlightAware has shown itself a valuable asset to me many times by giving me accurate information when a flight arrives and what gate to collect passengers without looping the airport in the car.
Video segment with JetBlue COO: http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000221904
A perfect example was an incident last summer when US Air was cancelling my flight out of YHZ stating that it was weather related at PHL. While they were stating this for the dumped passengers, I was looking at Phillie on Flightaware showing perfectly normal operations there and in fact was able to track my connecting flight to RSW launch, passage and arrival on time from ORD.
They will obviously have to organize re-indoctrination camps for the American employees to lower their standards to the level of US Air. /s
They will obviously have to organize re-indoctrination camps for the American employees to lower their standards to the level of US Air. /s
Excellent video... Great info. Even working in the airline industry in a Maintenance Controller Position, if I have a concern or interest in a plane I will track it with Flight Aware. Even though there is some delay, I can mentally adjust for that and work with it. FA is a great tool.
Interesting discussion. I still have (somewhere) a picture of the arrivals screen at ATL showing that our grandkid's flight had arrived -- on time -- an hour before. Tracking on FA showed it to be just touching down. Now I'm annoyed with myself for not sending ANOTHER letter pointing it out. Love FA for many reasons. Keep it up.
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.