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 paan13 |
Flying 6/15 & 6/20 |
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Posts: 45 (06/14/09 05:38:40) |
Good morning. Was wondering if someone could track me; my flight information is as follows:
6/15: SWA#1017 - ISP to PBI scheduled to depart at 8:50am est. 6/20: SWA #2681 - FLL to ISP scheduled to deaprt at 1:25pm est. Thanks. |
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Posts: 76 (06/14/09 15:39:05) |
Hi paan13,
I can track your flight tomorrow. Have a great trip! Pam |
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paan13 |
Re: Flying 6/15 & 6/20 | ||
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Posts: 46 (06/14/09 17:43:12) |
Thank you.
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Posts: 77 (06/15/09 04:43:37) |
Good Morning!
Looks right now as if you're scheduled to take off on time. Most of the east coast has thunderstorms predicted for later this afternoon. Typical of this time of year. You're leaving early so you'll probably skip right through. Have a good ride. Will check in later. Pam
Last Edited By: esprit12
06/15/09 04:59:58.
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Posts: 78 (06/15/09 05:38:38) |
There appears to be some unsettled air over southern Virginia but at your altitude (40,000') I wonder if you'll feel any turbulence. Pilot reports
indicate some mild to moderate turbulence in the area. The rest of the way looks pretty clear right now. 38 minutes down, an hour and 56 min. to go.
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Posts: 80 (06/15/09 06:17:21) |
You're half way there!
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Posts: 81 (06/15/09 07:00:52) |
You're at about 36,000' and about 30 minutes to go. Have a great stay in PB. What a beautiful place to be! |
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Posts: 47 (06/15/09 11:53:14) |
Thanks Pam. Good flight.
A little turbulence leaving NY and over Virginia area. Appreciate your time. |
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