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Airline pilots and their extremely rigorous training
Rathke A few of you may have had the privilege of visiting the flight deck of a commercial airliner, and found yourself fascinated by the myriad levers, buttons, and other mechanisms surrounding the captain and co-pilot. After seeing that instrument panel, have you ever wondered what kind of training a pilot has? Of course, they must have a flight license, but how do you study for it? How long does it take? Are there other requirements along with flight training itself? Here's a quick…
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"A North Carolina couple is suing AirTran Airways, alleging that cockroaches crawled out of air vents and overhead carry-on bins during a flight from Charlotte to Houston in September." -CNN
I don't blame them for being upset, but do you think this merits a law suit?
Thanks for the warning. I am sure Delta can track me down. At least I did not sell to an individual; I acted in good faith with an air travel professional.
I will not be flying Delta, so they cannot deny me boarding.
The consolidator has reported to me that they already succeeded in redeeming the eCerts. I have met these people personally and trust them; if they do try and screw me, I guess I can always report them.
Meanwhile, I better stop posting here...
I also am a bit leery when an agent tells me he will give me "credit towards a future purchase". I'm not sure how I can rely on that happening.
Delta has been going after eCert trading recently. Watch this horror story.
http://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/15278811/fake-airline-tickets-sold-...
Buzzy I hope those eCerts don't have your Skymiles linked to them.
Delta might get back at you.
Buzzy: How interesting. I thought the T&C for many eCerts prevented exchange and/or trading for monies or other goods ?
Anyways, great :)
Thanks again. It's amazing how expensive these non-refundable fares are. And that hassle about not being able to redeem online is scary; the website says there is a fee for doing this anywhere else but delta.com.
Here is a story how one blogger did it.
http://andrewmtrav.blogspot.com/2011/01/building-up-to-berlin-booki...
Be careful with REFUNDABLE since it might not be FULLY REFUNDABLE WITHOUT PENALTY.
Also UNRESTRICTED CAN BE CHANGED WITHOUT PENALTY.
For one-way look for Y0 (Y ZERO) fare basis in Delta.
Good Luck, Tony