Virgin Callsign

[Redeyes]

I was sitting number 2 for takeoff in SFO today and ahead of us was one of Virgin's first flights. After tower said, "Redwood XXX" cleared for takeoff 1R. My FO and I looked at each other and said "WHAT!!!!"

Anybody have any clue where "redwood" came from? My mind is clearly in the gutter on this one.

 

[35khighpjc]

Well Virgin is taken by Sir Ricky's longhauler......I am stumped, maybe its a Canadian thing since Carty is running the gig, anyone Canadian want to chime in on that?

-Paul

 

[Thug Life]

Trees. Redwoods.

 

[AA717driver]

They're based in SFO. Norcal. Sequoias. Get it? TC

 

[MCDU]

redwood is what you get when you pop a virgin

marty

 

[Crucianpilot]

redwood is what you get when you pop a virgin

marty

That is funny!

 

[DX Jake]

That is funny!

that WAS funny, redwood trees...
3 letter is : VRD001

 

[Truckdriver]

I thought it was going to be "Golden Gate". I understand "Redwood" but it just doesn't sound right for a callsign. How long until the code share with Virgin Atlantic is announced? I'd say about a year then we're dealing with virtual cabatoge. If they let that happen, Virgin America is going to become a very big and profitable domestic airline.

 

[Sandhawk]

I think "REDROCKET" is better.

"C'mon Cartman - show us RedRocket!!"


Haha

 

[Av8tor]

Redwings