Hello from Atlanta!
I’m here this week for the Freddie Awards, along with an FTU alumni event. I also got to help pull a 757 across the tarmac at ATL for charity, which was pretty fun.
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From here I’m heading to Tampa to see my parents for a few days before a quick turn (or seven) to Beijing.
Hope to see many of you along the way!
@ Lucky - I was on the "Imagine Draggins ACS" team. We went right after lunch. I'll take you for a drink next time you're around!
Thanks, Lucky! I really appreciate all the help
Ben! I was also at Jet Drag but didn't see you. Next time, let me know when you're on my turf ;)
@ Salvador -- Hah, sorry I missed you! Which team were you on?
Hey, Lucky. For some reason, I can't get the Ask Lucky page of the blog to load. I have tried on multiple browsers and computers and all I can get is a white screen. If you wouldn't mind answering, I am going to ask my question here:
I was thinking about taking a trip that would include segments on QF8 from DFW to SYD and QF7 from SYD to DFW. The trip would be in...
Hey, Lucky. For some reason, I can't get the Ask Lucky page of the blog to load. I have tried on multiple browsers and computers and all I can get is a white screen. If you wouldn't mind answering, I am going to ask my question here:
I was thinking about taking a trip that would include segments on QF8 from DFW to SYD and QF7 from SYD to DFW. The trip would be in business (J), and I was wondering about their amenities. Actually, more specifically, I was wondering about the pajamas, or lack thereof if that's the case. I have searched it up, and I can't find any articles in the last 2-3 years (all are prior to 2013) that talk about J on QF7/8. But either way, I was wondering if they still give out pajamas. If so, are they high enough quality to wear on that flight for that long period. I have heard you praise their first class pajamas. I also know you haven't taken any long segments in their business class recently, but I would like to get any wisdom from you. If there either are no pajamas or if they are just bad quality, would it be worth it bringing some Qatar Airways J pajamas. I know those are a little thick, so if you know if they keep their cabins warm/cool, that would be nice to know as well. Thanks so much for answering my question(s), and I'm sorry I couldn't get the Ask Lucky page to work!
@ Parker -- Yep, they do offer pajamas, and they should be the same ones offered in first class. Great pajamas!
Another (almost) interesting things happened this week, the private jet parking jam at LAS airport in the day of the Mayweather - Paquiao fight:
http://www.tmz.com/2015/05/03/mayweather-pacquaio-fight-private-jets-airport/
Never seen something like this before!
And from the Icelandic news desk; Ask Gudmundur
http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-32549294
Seriously lucky please can we have some trip reports from you! Nick would not stop going on about how hungover he was-he can go fly a kite! If you're too hungover to enjoy the product how can we enjoy your article?
You picked a good weekend to come to Atlanta! The weather is gorgeous. Enjoy your stay in my town!
Sozzle dude but you really need to lift your trip report publishing rate. It has become diabolical.
Uh, so now La Compagnie actually advertises on OMAAT???
@ Lantean -- Hah, just part of the ad network I participate in, not any specific relationship.
Hey Lucky
Just wondering when trip reviews are going to be back?
Thanjs
@ Matt -- Hoping to start publishing the next one this coming week. I had already resized/edited photos for my next trip report, but sadly they were on my computer which had the water "accident." Ugh!