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    Archive for the 'air travel' Category

    About airplanes, airports, etc.

    Airshow

    Tuesday, 18 March 2008 10:06 AM

    I’m sure you’ve seen this on your last flight and your previous one.

    It just occurred to me that the Airshow is exactly the same in many different airlines. This is a mindnote to myself to figure out which company’s behind it. Could be interesting to do live inflight satisfaction votes by passengers. And then coupling that with a live reporting tool…

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    To singapore

    Tuesday, 11 March 2008 08:34 AM

    It’s a dusty and smoggy day in Hong Kong - as you will see in the background of this picture. On the right you see the hills leading up to Sunset peak.

    I’m waiting next to gate 47 for my flight to Singapore. I’ll be there a bit more often in the coming months - so I better get used to taking this flight.

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    Beijing

    Friday, 22 February 2008 19:12 PM

    I’m waiting for pushback from the gate at beijing airport. Just spent two days here for a training & a client meeting.

    Since the last time I was here - probably 9 months ago - there are quite a few new colossal buildings lining the ‘3rd ring road’. Definitely things are moving faster here than in Hong Kong now.

    Back to hkg now & then off to cebu tomorrow. Thank god for air travel.

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    Cpt Matthijs

    Sunday, 10 February 2008 15:05 PM

    Matthijs is doing the old Kai Tak airport approach in the simulator here.

    We’re in Skyplaza and this is part of the aviation exhibits there.

    By the way - Kung Hei Fat Choi - a prosperous Chinese New Year, we’re entering the year of the Rat.

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    CX888

    Monday, 21 January 2008 15:08 PM

    I’m boarding CX888 to Vancouver - this will be a 11 and a half hour flight.

    I can’t recall taking a bus to the aircraft instead of the airbridge so this picture below will be a rare one.

    Vancouver is mighty cold and I don’t really have many warm clothes anymore - you simply don’t need sweaters and jumpers in Hong Kong. So this will have to be a matter of adding more layers of clothes.

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    In the CX lounge

    Sunday, 9 December 2007 14:06 PM

    If you observe the picture below closely you can see that I’m having champagne and reading a copy of the Telegraaf. All courtesy of the Cathay Pacific lounge.

    A bit of consolation for taking a flight on Sunday midday - I’d rather stay home with the family!

    Next few days I’m in Singapore.

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    Hong Kong - New York

    Friday, 6 July 2007 11:06 AM

    I’m boarded & ready to go on CX830. This is the longest direct flight I ever took & problably one of the longest flights in the world.
    Close to 15 and a half hours with an airbus 340-600, extend range.
    It makes me wonder what is actually the longest scheduled flight globally?

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    Ready for flight

    Wednesday, 16 May 2007 16:05 PM

    It’s a beautiful day in hongkong and pollution levels are low. So we have a good view and can fortunately see some of the mountains in the distance.
    We’re flying to Cebu for a long weekend. Attending a wedding on saturday and then back home sunday.
    Now I’m waiting for the cx2920 to start boarding.
    O and i’m upgraded so sitting in the pointy end :)

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    Paris

    Friday, 27 April 2007 02:06 AM

    What a nice week; I was in Seoul on Monday and Tuesday, and I’m in Paris Wednesday and Thursday.
    Mostly in daylong meetings so I’ll be pretty tired by Friday.
    Paris weather is great, blue skies and nice and warm. Tonight we’re off for a well deserved diner in a resto along the Seine. Will post another picture if it’s really nice.
    Au revoir!

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    Singapore Airlines 747 being towed

    Tuesday, 23 January 2007 08:12 AM

    On my way back to Hong Kong from Singapore…

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