Comments on: Recalling the “golden age” of air travel: when the quality of the booze was the only thing that made you forget how long the trip was taking http://www.mutantfrog.com/2007/10/03/recalling-the-golden-age-of-air-travel-when-the-quality-of-the-booze-was-the-only-thing-that-made-you-forget-how-long-the-trip-was-taking/ Photos, Stories and articles on East Asia Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:54:22 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Airline service: a peasant’s view « Moore Than This http://www.mutantfrog.com/2007/10/03/recalling-the-golden-age-of-air-travel-when-the-quality-of-the-booze-was-the-only-thing-that-made-you-forget-how-long-the-trip-was-taking/comment-page-1/#comment-241869 Airline service: a peasant’s view « Moore Than This Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:43:34 +0000 http://www.mutantfrog.com/2007/10/03/recalling-the-golden-age-of-air-travel-when-the-quality-of-the-booze-was-the-only-thing-that-made-you-forget-how-long-the-trip-was-taking/#comment-241869 [...] service: a peasant’s view October 11th, 2007 — Jim Joe at Mutantfrog wrote a post recently on the evolution of flight paths from Europe to Japan. Readers my age may be [...] [...] service: a peasant’s view October 11th, 2007 — Jim Joe at Mutantfrog wrote a post recently on the evolution of flight paths from Europe to Japan. Readers my age may be [...]

]]> By: Jade Oc http://www.mutantfrog.com/2007/10/03/recalling-the-golden-age-of-air-travel-when-the-quality-of-the-booze-was-the-only-thing-that-made-you-forget-how-long-the-trip-was-taking/comment-page-1/#comment-241830 Jade Oc Wed, 10 Oct 2007 04:29:55 +0000 http://www.mutantfrog.com/2007/10/03/recalling-the-golden-age-of-air-travel-when-the-quality-of-the-booze-was-the-only-thing-that-made-you-forget-how-long-the-trip-was-taking/#comment-241830 Yeah, Video on Demand is amazing. When I first encountered it on a flight to Singapore on SQ (one of my personal favourites, not least as I get to transit through Changi, one of the world's best airports) it was the first flight I had ever been on that I actually found myself wishing had been longer. Virgin was the first airline I ever flew that had individual TVS (this was shortly after Kitty Hawk) and their entertainment has always been rated very highly. In contrast, the one and only time I've ever been bumped up to Business Class was on Untied [sic] Airlines and though this was well after the advent of personal TVs, Untied still didn't have them on the upper deck of their Japan-LAX run. Still, the food was good, and they left out a box of Godiva chocolates all night, so it could have been worse.... The reason for flying US airlines to the US for me is that they often have a sort of Free Flights deal, where you can fly to X city, then Q and R, then fly out of P. That's also something you get in Europe on European airlines. Asian airlines can sometimes offer you a stopover in their hub city on the way to Europe etc, but it can add some serious time to the journey. Yeah, Video on Demand is amazing. When I first encountered it on a flight to Singapore on SQ (one of my personal favourites, not least as I get to transit through Changi, one of the world’s best airports) it was the first flight I had ever been on that I actually found myself wishing had been longer. Virgin was the first airline I ever flew that had individual TVS (this was shortly after Kitty Hawk) and their entertainment has always been rated very highly.

In contrast, the one and only time I’ve ever been bumped up to Business Class was on Untied [sic] Airlines and though this was well after the advent of personal TVs, Untied still didn’t have them on the upper deck of their Japan-LAX run. Still, the food was good, and they left out a box of Godiva chocolates all night, so it could have been worse….

The reason for flying US airlines to the US for me is that they often have a sort of Free Flights deal, where you can fly to X city, then Q and R, then fly out of P. That’s also something you get in Europe on European airlines. Asian airlines can sometimes offer you a stopover in their hub city on the way to Europe etc, but it can add some serious time to the journey.

]]> By: www.airfaresrockbottom.info » Recalling the “golden age” of air travel: when the quality of the … http://www.mutantfrog.com/2007/10/03/recalling-the-golden-age-of-air-travel-when-the-quality-of-the-booze-was-the-only-thing-that-made-you-forget-how-long-the-trip-was-taking/comment-page-1/#comment-241828 www.airfaresrockbottom.info » Recalling the “golden age” of air travel: when the quality of the … Wed, 10 Oct 2007 03:01:48 +0000 http://www.mutantfrog.com/2007/10/03/recalling-the-golden-age-of-air-travel-when-the-quality-of-the-booze-was-the-only-thing-that-made-you-forget-how-long-the-trip-was-taking/#comment-241828 [...] Joe wrote a fantastic post today on “Recalling the âgolden ageâ of air travel: when the quality of the …”Here’s ONLY a quick extractOnce travel restrictions are lifted in the early 1960s, the airport in Anchorage becomes a little hub of Japanese tourist activity. 1961: Air France begins service in Boeing 707s (which are basically like today’s Boeing 757s except … [...]

]]> By: Curzon http://www.mutantfrog.com/2007/10/03/recalling-the-golden-age-of-air-travel-when-the-quality-of-the-booze-was-the-only-thing-that-made-you-forget-how-long-the-trip-was-taking/comment-page-1/#comment-241824 Curzon Wed, 10 Oct 2007 01:55:34 +0000 http://www.mutantfrog.com/2007/10/03/recalling-the-golden-age-of-air-travel-when-the-quality-of-the-booze-was-the-only-thing-that-made-you-forget-how-long-the-trip-was-taking/#comment-241824 <blockquote>the last thing I want is an edited version of a shitty movie</blockquote> The Virgin Atlantic flight I was on last week had 48 movies on demand, none of which were edited for content (only to fit the screen) and which you rewind, fast forward, pause, do whatever. But hey, that's why I just don't buy American.
the last thing I want is an edited version of a shitty movie

The Virgin Atlantic flight I was on last week had 48 movies on demand, none of which were edited for content (only to fit the screen) and which you rewind, fast forward, pause, do whatever.

But hey, that’s why I just don’t buy American.

]]> By: Jade Oc http://www.mutantfrog.com/2007/10/03/recalling-the-golden-age-of-air-travel-when-the-quality-of-the-booze-was-the-only-thing-that-made-you-forget-how-long-the-trip-was-taking/comment-page-1/#comment-241806 Jade Oc Tue, 09 Oct 2007 23:55:12 +0000 http://www.mutantfrog.com/2007/10/03/recalling-the-golden-age-of-air-travel-when-the-quality-of-the-booze-was-the-only-thing-that-made-you-forget-how-long-the-trip-was-taking/#comment-241806 Right, if I have to fly MIAT, I'm definitely booking the same flight as Aceface.... Right, if I have to fly MIAT, I’m definitely booking the same flight as Aceface….

]]> By: Aceface http://www.mutantfrog.com/2007/10/03/recalling-the-golden-age-of-air-travel-when-the-quality-of-the-booze-was-the-only-thing-that-made-you-forget-how-long-the-trip-was-taking/comment-page-1/#comment-241788 Aceface Tue, 09 Oct 2007 14:31:50 +0000 http://www.mutantfrog.com/2007/10/03/recalling-the-golden-age-of-air-travel-when-the-quality-of-the-booze-was-the-only-thing-that-made-you-forget-how-long-the-trip-was-taking/#comment-241788 China Airlines did again. http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20071009-00000012-maiall-soci I was reading the back issue of NewsWeek Japan and found my beloving MIAT Mongolian Air is 299th out of 300 airlines in safety measures.(The 300th is Ariana Afghanistan Air)I flew on that flying coffin for more than 10 times in the past 5 years! China Airlines did again.
http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20071009-00000012-maiall-soci

I was reading the back issue of NewsWeek Japan and found my beloving MIAT Mongolian Air is 299th out of 300 airlines in safety measures.(The 300th is Ariana Afghanistan Air)I flew on that flying coffin for more than 10 times in the past 5 years!

]]> By: Roy Berman http://www.mutantfrog.com/2007/10/03/recalling-the-golden-age-of-air-travel-when-the-quality-of-the-booze-was-the-only-thing-that-made-you-forget-how-long-the-trip-was-taking/comment-page-1/#comment-241664 Roy Berman Sun, 07 Oct 2007 06:37:02 +0000 http://www.mutantfrog.com/2007/10/03/recalling-the-golden-age-of-air-travel-when-the-quality-of-the-booze-was-the-only-thing-that-made-you-forget-how-long-the-trip-was-taking/#comment-241664 Probably not. But as far as I know Eva Air (the other Taiwanese airline) is pretty decent. I rode them a couple of times and nothing exploded. Probably not. But as far as I know Eva Air (the other Taiwanese airline) is pretty decent. I rode them a couple of times and nothing exploded.

]]> By: Jade Oc http://www.mutantfrog.com/2007/10/03/recalling-the-golden-age-of-air-travel-when-the-quality-of-the-booze-was-the-only-thing-that-made-you-forget-how-long-the-trip-was-taking/comment-page-1/#comment-241637 Jade Oc Sun, 07 Oct 2007 00:54:10 +0000 http://www.mutantfrog.com/2007/10/03/recalling-the-golden-age-of-air-travel-when-the-quality-of-the-booze-was-the-only-thing-that-made-you-forget-how-long-the-trip-was-taking/#comment-241637 So you won't be racking up a lot of miles on China Airlines then, Roy? So you won’t be racking up a lot of miles on China Airlines then, Roy?

]]> By: Roy Berman http://www.mutantfrog.com/2007/10/03/recalling-the-golden-age-of-air-travel-when-the-quality-of-the-booze-was-the-only-thing-that-made-you-forget-how-long-the-trip-was-taking/comment-page-1/#comment-241596 Roy Berman Sat, 06 Oct 2007 19:00:18 +0000 http://www.mutantfrog.com/2007/10/03/recalling-the-golden-age-of-air-travel-when-the-quality-of-the-booze-was-the-only-thing-that-made-you-forget-how-long-the-trip-was-taking/#comment-241596 Obviously, safety and reliability of flights are both absolutely worth paying for. Obviously, safety and reliability of flights are both absolutely worth paying for.

]]> By: Ken http://www.mutantfrog.com/2007/10/03/recalling-the-golden-age-of-air-travel-when-the-quality-of-the-booze-was-the-only-thing-that-made-you-forget-how-long-the-trip-was-taking/comment-page-1/#comment-241572 Ken Sat, 06 Oct 2007 13:11:51 +0000 http://www.mutantfrog.com/2007/10/03/recalling-the-golden-age-of-air-travel-when-the-quality-of-the-booze-was-the-only-thing-that-made-you-forget-how-long-the-trip-was-taking/#comment-241572 I'm with Joe and others on United. I can use the miles and I rack up a lot, so it's good for me. In terms of service...who cares? I bring my own food on board and never drink alcohol on a flight, so I don't care. I sit in my seat, watch the movies and get up to walk around now and again. Couldn't care less about the service, food or drink. Just get me there alive. I’m with Joe and others on United. I can use the miles and I rack up a lot, so it’s good for me.

In terms of service…who cares? I bring my own food on board and never drink alcohol on a flight, so I don’t care. I sit in my seat, watch the movies and get up to walk around now and again. Couldn’t care less about the service, food or drink. Just get me there alive.

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