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USAir Flight 1493: A Cabin Crew Perspective

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USAir flight 1493 was on its final approach to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The Boeing 737-300 had 83 passengers and 6 crew onboard. There was a crew change in Washington DC, then they flew on to Columbus, Ohio. It was February 1st, 1991. The flight had been smooth and uneventful and now the sun was setting.

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35 years ago: How a United Airlines crew landed an ‘unflyable’ DC-10

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The approach to Sioux City With the aircraft at a range of about nine miles from touchdown at Sioux City, the crew made visual contact with the airport. During the final approach, Haynes noted a high sink rate alarm from the aircraft’s ground proximity warning syst em (GPWS).

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Flying The Kangaroon's (Qantas) Airbus A380 (Part 1: SIN-LHR)

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

My cabin luggage was able to fit in but it is better to have the handle of the baggage facing you to optimise space. My in-flight experience We boarded with the cabin crew welcoming us. On final approach to LHR runway 27 Left. The overhead panel At this point, we were waiting to depart. Well done, Qantas!

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My Akasa Air Flying Adventure: Flying the 737 MAX 8 From Mumbai to Bengaluru!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

My aircraft, VT-YAK had a long layover at this airport as the previous flight took place the day before so therefore a set of crew was needed to be transported to the aircraft. After getting up from my seat, I followed the cabin crew who led me to my new assigned seat and to my relief it was a window seat. I can only speculate.

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Flying Home The Golden Falcon Way With Gulf Air ! (Part 1: ATH to BAH A321NEO High Density)

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

My in-flight Experience After boarding the aircraft, the purser standing near the door gave me a half hearted smile and one of the cabin crew (let's call her A) was loud, instructing the passengers like how a school teacher deals with his/her students. On my next flight, the nice crew asked whether do I want the can.

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Flying The Latest Airline in Taiwan, Starlux (Part 2: TPE-SIN Economy Class)

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

Look at the cabin ambiance, I am a definitely a fan of these colours. A starlux cabin crew was preparing the flight for departure. Once the seatbelt sign was turned off, the cabin crew started their duty and soon our meal was served. We forgot to ask the crew about it. The view from my seat.

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Flying the Karangoon's (Qantas) Airbus A380 (Part 2: LHR-SIN)

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

The cabin crew were great as they came around many times during the flight to serve water and of course the 2 meals we received. We were on final approach onto runway 02L, greeted by the familar sighting of the Eastern part of Singapore. It is just annoying that some can't sit properly or be considerate towards others.

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