I think it's safe to say that this is the first time that a group has chartered the world's largest plane to fly nowhere... Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) has in the past few months operated a couple of "flights to nowhere," given the challenges otherwise associated with international travel at the moment. Another one…
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I assume they’re only selling window seats. Why have a “sightseeing” flight and sit in the middle section? Unless the sights you want to see are IFE.
I guess for the experience of going to the airport and flying. That’s where we are I suppose.
I can't remember the date but my first plane ride was in the 1960's when American Airlines introduced the 727 to the then "new" LGA. It was a big deal. Up the Hudson Valley and back. 90 minutes sounds about right.
Genuinely curious - is there a limit of time that a plane can be grounded before it needs some sort of overhaul? In other words, do they have to get these grounded planes in the air at some point before it's an issue, to "keep them warm"?
I like flying but it’s usually because I’m going somewhere exciting. I would be disappointed to get on an A380 and fly only to end up at the same place I started 90 minutes later. I guess it’s not for me.
This has been up for a couple of hours and not one global warming comment. Amazing.
@Peter, I am curious about the same thing but considering that many airlines parked their planes in warm and dry climate for a long time, they probably don’t need to be kept warm per se.
@ Matt & Peter, be sure they have to move from time to time, to put the engines on running, the tyres need to roll from time to time (each tyre from an A380 costs around 40.000$ each, they have 22 of them) and besides, Pilots need to fly some hours to keep their licences. Not all Carriers have simulators to achieve that. Try to park your car for, let's say 6 months without running, you will have for sure some issues. 😉
Do these A380s have tailcams and/or nosecams? Again, I reiterate my deep desire to hop aboard a flying tortuga — is there anything more meta?
I’m down for an Oasis charter, but only if there are Palmolive amenity kits.
Air Canada in 2001 had a charity flight that flew over Niagara Falls and back to Toronto. It was on a hybrid Canadian Airlines/Air Canada 767 jet. It was a real pleasure to be able to be even on that short flight, experience a take off, flight over the Falls and back in Toronto. No smartphones at that time, just pics to enjoy.
Not sure what significance of an OMAAT flight would be considering it isn't even on an aircraft, leave alone it isn't going anywhwre. Better things to watch on YouTube instead (wink). Even the grounded Singapore Airlines flight to nowhere would be good in comparison.
Come to California if you have a need to take some cool flights. Ocean, Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, San Francisco and mountain views can be had - depending on air quality, fires, riots, etc.
HI,Ben
Thank you for writing the article. I am one of the member of this Facebook Community and I will take this flight on 20th December. I am so exciting and We, group member want to support ANA even a little. I will write an article and do FB live about our experience and share the joy.
keep in touch!
From HIroko
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