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not2old Aug 2nd 2016 5:06 am

Re: Experiences on the AC 787 Dreamliner
 

Originally Posted by Souvy (Post 12018178)
Don't get me going on Goldman Sachs! I have dealt with those insomniac spreadsheet-merchants before.

:rofl:

You have to admit, they GS are 'the best of the best at what they do' & once an investor understands them, there is money to be made.

Makes you wonder [it is said somewhere] why so many ex-Presidents, congressmen & senators are in the back pockets of GS, or should that be the other way round?

'What, you say'.. wall street controls how the US government should be [or is] run & who gets what contracts.... no, never, don't say those things, its not true:eek::eek:

No wonder the small contractor doesn't have a chance :nod:

Conspiracy theory at best :amen:

Souvy Aug 2nd 2016 5:11 am

Re: Experiences on the AC 787 Dreamliner
 

Originally Posted by not2old (Post 12018187)
:rofl:

You have to admit, they GS are 'the best of the best at what they do' & once an investor understands them, there is money to be made.

Makes you wonder [it is said somewhere] why so many ex-Presidents, congressmen & senators are in the back pockets of GS, or should that be the other way round?

'What, you say'.. wall street controls how the US government should be [or is] run & who gets what contracts.... no, never, don't say those things, its not true:eek::eek:

No wonder the small contractor doesn't have a chance :nod:

Conspiracy theory at best :amen:

Oh God! Don't say that. I'm about to submit a bid to the US DoD.

Gozit Aug 8th 2016 4:00 pm

Re: Experiences on the AC 787 Dreamliner
 
Well, I can answer the premium economy question. Got bumped up for free for whatever the reason may be on my Lufthansa flight down. I've got some more legroom, better space to type away at my laptop (lol), but other than that not much difference. Not sure how it differs on other carriers. AC I thought had a more bucket style seat for PE, but maybe that is business class, as I see those seats on this flight too.

Would I say its worth anything more than an extra $175? No. Is it nice? Yes. The food? Same food you get in regular economy but on a china plate. They do bring drinks round much more often though which is nice. I often find myself having to beg an attendant to bring me something to drink, or I buy something in the airport just so I have it on hand.

All in all a nice surprise. :thumbup:

ChrisBan Aug 9th 2016 6:35 am

Re: Experiences on the AC 787 Dreamliner
 

Originally Posted by Gozit (Post 12022772)
They do bring drinks round much more often though which is nice. I often find myself having to beg an attendant to bring me something to drink, or I buy something in the airport just so I have it on hand.

You can of course go and ask them for more drinks if the frequency isn't to your liking ;) on AC anyway.

Steve_ Aug 9th 2016 12:23 pm

Re: Experiences on the AC 787 Dreamliner
 
Mmm anyway, Scandium mainly comes out of an asteroid that landed in Ukraine and until the wall fell, it's main use was in making the wings of MiG-29s, iirc.

It is extremely useful stuff when alloyed with aluminum. But carbon-fibre is cheaper.

Gozit Aug 9th 2016 1:01 pm

Re: Experiences on the AC 787 Dreamliner
 

Originally Posted by ChrisBan (Post 12023248)
You can of course go and ask them for more drinks if the frequency isn't to your liking ;) on AC anyway.

Yeah on AC that usually ends up with the stewardess taking forever to get it and/or flat out saying "We aren't serving drinks right now but will be within the hour, hang on please" (Yes have had that said before, last year on the dreamliner coming back to YYZ)

On LH it was never a problem and they would grab me one.

Souvy Aug 10th 2016 5:24 am

Re: Experiences on the AC 787 Dreamliner
 

Originally Posted by Steve_ (Post 12023485)
Mmm anyway, Scandium mainly comes out of an asteroid that landed in Ukraine and until the wall fell, it's main use was in making the wings of MiG-29s, iirc.

It is extremely useful stuff when alloyed with aluminum. But carbon-fibre is cheaper.

Must have been a sodding big asteroid, to hit Ukraine, China and the Kola Peninsular, and leave bits around in place such as Nebraska.

Stinkypup Aug 10th 2016 6:41 am

Re: Experiences on the AC 787 Dreamliner
 

Originally Posted by Souvy (Post 12024007)
Must have been a sodding big asteroid, to hit Ukraine, China and the Kola Peninsular, and leave bits around in place such as Nebraska.

:thumbup:


:rofl: Are you doubting his knowledge??!!:blink:


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