I have to fly in a couple of week on business to Shannon, Ireland. The only real option for me (b/c of timing) is Aer Lingus on an A330. I'm having major
anxiety! Not only is this an airline with less than 2,000,000 hours of flying time, the aircraft is an A330 - the kind that "may" have sensor issues.
I really am at a loss ... I'm even debating going an day earlier and picking up the cost myself to avoid this! Please help! The safety concerns are
killing me.
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Aer Lingus A330
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Posts: 1 (07/21/09 10:45:05) |
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Posts: 864 (07/21/09 11:33:47) |
The safety concerns may be killing you, but the flight won't. You'll be fine.
Remember, if the A330 had legitimate design flaws and were inherently unsafe, the union pilots would be refusing to fly them. |
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Posts: 12 (07/22/09 11:10:50) |
I've been watching that exact flight come in and out of SNN safely for over 3 years. I see it every single day. The Airline is Irelands oldest and most
reputable airline. I would certainly have no worries flying with them, the planes are well looked after. The pilots are lovely guys and i'm sure they would
gladly talk to you if you were nervous before the flight.
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Posts: 866 (07/22/09 23:35:02) |
"Aye, a mild flight it is, too! Ye're nervous about the the trip, I hear? Rest assured, lad, we'll git ye down safely. Dis A-tree-tirty is a
mighty-fine aircraft."
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Liv |
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Posts: 13 (07/23/09 03:19:32) |
Heh, what a wonderful stereotype.
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