Well I'm happy that I'm not the only one who isn't sure what to make of this... Several weeks ago I wrote about how a 20+ year old 747-400 touched down in St. Vincent. The plane used to fly for China Airlines, and the plan is now for it to be based in St. Vincent.…
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I think this is a brilliant idea. You don't know how many times I have seen people in St. Vincent struggling to find flights to Dubai...I mean like tens of thousands - in one day - and they were forced to make exotic connections. NOW at least the peoples od Dubai won't have to struggle to find a direct carrier to Dubai
Who gives a sh-t. I'd be more concerned with the Arctic ice cap melting and trillions of gallons of ice water (with ice cubes) flooding the oceans.
I do not find this to be an interesting story at all!
Quirky things happen in this reality and on this plane of existence here. Expecting everyone to adhere to "western standards" is ummm, anyway. If some Billionaire wants to operate daily 744 flights from the West Indies to Dubai, let them!.
I suspect the plane is there for another reason.... that in due time people will be like "arrhhhh"
It's fantastic to see the Ambassador off the Sky's still treated with such reverie & agast
in a World that is becoming so regulated it's truly a wonderful thing that the avarage Joe, can still fly international like & Ambassador
Hey Ben,
I can really relate to your piece about the mysterious 747. My first trip to St Vincent found me arriving at the very small island airport. During my stay i was told about the new international airport under construction on the eastern side of the island. I was able to visit the site, saw the passenger terminal almost complete along with the runway. Last year I arrived at the newly opened terminal and was pleased to see this island coming to life. Its a special place with amazing beauty and danger. Black sand beaches lay at the feet of this islands active volcano. The 2 hour trail to the top is invigorating and rewarding with an up close look into the culdrune. Lets keep in touch! Thanks
I’m sure a few months into the new service, Norwegian will lease another 787 they can’t afford to compete with the route.
Not as bad as BA’s LHR - CHS 787 route though. I mean - at least there’s something at the end of each flight. The 744 has St. Vincent and Dubai. Charleston has... a Boeing 787 factory. I answered my own question.
That plane belongs to a Dubai Corporation and should be flagged with their appropriate tail numbers.