Poll
Question:
Whats your favourite boeing?
Option 1: B707
Option 2: B717
Option 3: B727
Option 4: B737
Option 5: B747
Option 6: B757
Option 7: B767
Option 8: B777
Option 9: B787
Choose your favourite Boeing out of this list
Was a big fan of the 707 back in the day (used to fly from DFW to ORD on the AA ones when I was a lad). And nowadays, I love the look of the 757 (the way it sits high on its gear, long and lean, with the "angry" cockpit windows, like a fighting Mantis). ;)
Why two votes? ???
This is a tough one so I'm not voting.
For me, it's a tie between the 737, 747, and 767. :)
As much as I love the looks of the 787, it's not flying yet, so I can't choose that one. I went with the 757 and the 777 for a few reasons. The 757 has the capability to fly trans-atlantic routes, it has great capacity, and it just looks so sleek. I love it in the American livery too. I chose the 777 because it has a huge range and capacity spectrum and it looks miles better than the A330 in my opinion.
Gotta go with the classic 727 for its looks, and the 757 for its uniqueness and usefulness!
Going with Branmuffins answer here. I've always liked trijets for some reason and the 757 just looks great and is a powerhouse airplane.
going with the 777 for efficiency and long-range (77W) while the 747 for capacity.
The title should be changed to "Favorite Boring" ;)
Airbuses ftw ;D
Quote from: jagalubnan on June 17, 2009, 12:14:43 AM
The title should be changed to "Favorite Boring" ;)
Airbuses ftw ;D
Well... There's two threads, one for Boeing and one for Airbus, and not only does the Boeing thread have more posts in it, it has more views. Boeing = boring? I think not. ;)
Quote from: Brockster on June 17, 2009, 12:28:34 AM
Well... There's two threads, one for Boeing and one for Airbus, and not only does the Boeing thread have more posts in it, it has more views. Boeing = boring? I think not. ;)
I know that there are two threads.... it was a joke.
737.... it's the most popular jet plane in the world and it got that title for a reason. I think it's a good plane all together. Second choice is the 777, simply for it's range.
757-200
Nothing says power more then a rolling, max power takeoff from a 752. Mmm... sweet music to my ears. :)
Talentz
Quote from: Dasha on June 17, 2009, 07:38:39 AM
737.... it's the most popular jet plane in the world and it got that title for a reason. I think it's a good plane all together. Second choice is the 777, simply for it's range.
nope, it's no longer the most popular. Many low-cost carriers (Easyjet, AirAsia etc.) are now looking to Airbus A320s to replace their fleet and placing hundreds of orders. Quote from Airbus "Airbus A320 Family aircraft have been sold and more than 3,800 delivered to some 300 customers and operators worldwide, making it the
worlds best-selling commercial jetliner ever."
All the derivatives of the 737 have delivered a couple thousand more than that. I suppose it all depends are where you start counting.
But seriously... who would voluntarily fly LCC??
I've been with EasyJet once.. from Amsterdam to London and althoug the planes might have been better than a Tupolev or Ilyushin, NOTHING brings you closer to the feeling of being used as cattle than EasyJet and RyanAir.
I avoid them at all costs..
Not if it's JetBlue or Virgin America. Those airlines put Ryanair and EasyJet to shame. ;)
Never been on them... but I can imagine that it's only better than RyanAir or EasyJet... those shouldn't even deserve the name airline... Cattletransport is more like it.
Quote from: Dasha on June 17, 2009, 09:07:35 AM
Never been on them... but I can imagine that it's only better than RyanAir or EasyJet... those shouldn't even deserve the name airline... Cattletransport is more like it.
I agree with you there! I couldn't find a good pic of JetBlue's interior, but here is V.America's:
(https://www.airwaysim.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwikigiz.com%2Fwordpress%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2007%2F12%2Fvirgin_plane.jpg&hash=cbbc3ce51d5df71d61c42fa9c3e4914d7076510a)
I actually had NO complaints at all. I'm so happy they're flying out of John Wayne Airport now. ;D
(https://www.airwaysim.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftransbrasil.files.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F03%2Fdirectv-jetblue.jpg&hash=aeb14fdb8030684976a4ca0a351d046ccb82f809)
I LOVE jetBlue's DirecTV!!!, though in need of a revamp when compared to asian carriers, but light years ahead of most full-service carriers.
Yeah, jetBlue is awesome. :)
Plus I love how you're treated to pretty decent sized snacks. :)
Quote from: Dasha on June 17, 2009, 08:45:36 AM
But seriously... who would voluntarily fly LCC??
I've been with EasyJet once.. from Amsterdam to London and althoug the planes might have been better than a Tupolev or Ilyushin, NOTHING brings you closer to the feeling of being used as cattle than EasyJet and RyanAir.
I avoid them at all costs..
EasyJet are nowhere near as bad as Ryanair. Different league altogether.
Quote from: Dan380 on June 17, 2009, 09:39:19 AM
EasyJet are nowhere near as bad as Ryanair. Different league altogether.
agreed. easyJet only wants a few bucks here and there but Ryanair wants your whole wallet ;D
It's not about the money... it's about service.
Normally you fly for rather long time... three hours or more... I'm willing to spend some money on that and expect a good service... where those two carriers just load you up in the plane, close the doors, don't pay any attention to you at all untill you land when you get kicked out of the plane.