Blowout
Were there any journalists, producers or distributors aboard American Airlines #1586 late this morning, which got into trouble as it took off from LAX for Toronto? A landing tire went "kapow!" just as the jet was leaving the tarmac, so the captain circled over Los Angeles, dumped fuel near Catalina Island and came back to LAX for an emergency landing.
If anyone who reads this column was on-board (or knows someone who was on-board), please regale with your hair-raising experience.
I'm leaving tomorrow around 12:30 pm on Air Canada, so HE will be on blackout for about five or six hours.
Posted by Jeffrey Wells on September 2, 2008 at 2:14 PM
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Ju-osh
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Slightly related, from BoingBoing:
Air Canada continues its race to the top of the list of the world's shittiest airlines by removing life-vests from its regional carrier Jazz, saving money on fuel in the process. In the event of a water crash, passengers can use their seat-cushions to float.
Come to that, they can use their pillows: the last time I flew AC, you had to buy a "pillow" that consisted of a giant ziploc bag that you were supposed to inflate.
For full article:
http://www.boingboing.net/2008/08/29/air-canada-shaves-fu.html
Posted by Ju-osh
at September 2, 2008 3:37 PM
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Aris P
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Been flying Air Canada since moving to LA from Montreal. They're shit, like the rest of them. But have you ever heard of someone in BUSINESS CLASS having to pay for a pillow, after spending 2500 bucks for a seat? Incredible.
Posted by Aris P
at September 2, 2008 3:46 PM
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The Winchester
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I had a friend on the flight. She said they heard the "bang" of the tire exploding the second they lifted off the ground. She said the captain came on and instantly and explained what had happened, and that they couldn't stop while taking off because of the speed and danger issues. She said they circled around for 2 and a half hours before landing, and when they landed they were all in crash positions. But then they all got to eat and drink for free at Chili's. Now she's getting back on a new plane, but a lot of people have bailed from flying.
She also said Woody Allen was on the plane, along with tons of producers and industry types.
That's what I know. And I share it with you, Wells.
Posted by The Winchester
at September 2, 2008 4:07 PM
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kingofnails
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Woody Allen was on the plane?!? Really??
Posted by kingofnails
at September 2, 2008 4:37 PM
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dangovich
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But then they all got to eat and drink for free at Chili's.
Hadn't they suffered enough?
Posted by dangovich
at September 2, 2008 5:30 PM
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