Highlights of IAD for the ASA folks

[jacksjj]

My favorite is being asked "Are you reddy to boort?" when calling in range.

Let's just say this thread is spot on. Word of advice: Do NOT let your emotions run you in IAD. You'll have a heart attack in the first week. That place is a train wreck.

We joke whenever we see the Ethiopian 777 parked on the ramp "The Dulles Employee shuttle is here."

 

[COOPERVANE]

"Ness Gess in line" (while alternately picking 3" fingernails and staring at ceiling)

 

[av8rbama]

"Ness Gess in line" (while alternately picking 3" fingernails and staring at ceiling)

I'll have a #1, no mayo and regular Coke, and a small Frosty.

 

[Abernathy]

I think once you've been based in Atlanta, nothing surprises you anymore.

 

[Motive Flow]

B Concourse

If you need some relax time away from the crowds at the A gates, just go over to the B concourse. It's usually pretty nice over there.

It's been a couple of years, but Dunkin Donuts, Fuddruckers, and the really good sandwich place (I forget the name) were always popular. Plus the bathrooms aren't crowded.

 

[planejockey]

My favorite is being asked "Are you reddy to boort?" when calling in range.

Let's just say this thread is spot on. Word of advice: Do NOT let your emotions run you in IAD. You'll have a heart attack in the first week. That place is a train wreck.

We joke whenever we see the Ethiopian 777 parked on the ramp "The Dulles Employee shuttle is here."

Here is the deal copernicus the Ethiopian 767 (ET does not have 777) pays more than your sheetbag operation that is replaced year in and year out. Not only do they pay you more than any US airline, you actually have to pass checkrides and I mean REAL checkrides unlike the Colgan, ASA, SKYW, XJT, XJ, PNCL etc, rides. Enjoy your food stamp, you guys are the reason why this industry is sucking wind. Grow a pair and get paid like you should.

RANT OVER!

 

[SLUF4]

Don't think it was a slam on Ethiopian...

 

[The Drizzle]

If anybody is equipped to operate out of IAD, it would have to be the ASA crews. Good luck, and enjoy Potbelly's.

 

[Salukipilot4590]

Not sure about the CRJ but wait until they close the door without unplugging the A/C.

Also the customer service thing is correct...I've got stories from two summers ago...STORIES!

 

[Tarzan]

At least the Ghetto Gates have torn down. What a joke it was to operate out of those things let alone actually get a plane out on time. Since I worked up there, it seems to gotten much better however, I don't do any Yonited work there these days.

 

[Flyguy2k8]

Here is the deal copernicus the Ethiopian 767 (ET does not have 777) pays more than your sheetbag operation that is replaced year in and year out. Not only do they pay you more than any US airline, you actually have to pass checkrides and I mean REAL checkrides unlike the Colgan, ASA, SKYW, XJT, XJ, PNCL etc, rides. Enjoy your food stamp, you guys are the reason why this industry is sucking wind. Grow a pair and get paid like you should.

RANT OVER!

Feel better?

 

[Papa Woody]

god forbid........a pilot help a passenger.........the nerve of those darn pax asking a pilot a question about a connection.....

I know....you make all that money.....help the poor (but wealthy, US-hating) foreigners......take a moment out of your 8-minute meal break to lend a hand!

 

[Papa Woody]

Don't think it was a slam on Ethiopian...

Do they offer meal service on Ethiopian?

Just asking......'cause usually foreign carriers attempt to recreate a microcosm of their culture from the moment you board their aircraft.

Korean: Hot Korean chicks

Japan: Hot Japanese chicks

ASA: Atlanta 'hood-dialect gate announcements, such as "Lass an' fahnull cole fo' flaight fo'-d-fo' fiddy to Wi-min-din"

 

[Scope out RJ's]

********************ty service in IAD?
ASA should fit in just fine!:laugh:

 

[climb2slow]

if you think hotels in atlanta are pricey...good luck in IAD....to northern virginia...the land of very expensive everything!!