I'm Switching to Virgin Atlantic as My Airline of Choice!

01 Apr 2013 19:34 #1 by otisptoadwater


I’m thrilled to announce that Virgin has created another world-first with the introduction of the technology required to produce the world’s first glass-bottomed plane. This technological innovation coincides with the start of Virgin Atlantic Airways’ first ever domestic service to Scotland.

http://www.virgin.com/richard-branson/blog/virgin-atlantic-launches-worlds-first-ever-glass-bottomed-plane

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01 Apr 2013 19:39 #2 by ScienceChic
April Fool's? A glass-bottomed plane is only going to give you a good view while going up or down, for most of the flight at 30K+, there's really nothing to see.

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01 Apr 2013 19:45 #3 by otisptoadwater

Science Chic wrote: April Fool's?


Of course it's an April Fools joke! http://www.cnbc.com/id/100606150 Some of the other airlines mentioned in this article are good but Virgin Atlantic won me over.

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01 Apr 2013 20:13 #4 by FredHayek
Wouldn't you just see a hold full of luggage?

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01 Apr 2013 20:53 #5 by otisptoadwater

FredHayek wrote: Wouldn't you just see a hold full of luggage?


If you understand how a commercial airliner is built and what goes where in the aircraft it's easy to spot the original post as a fake; I was waiting for someone to ask how their luggage would get to the destination. Maybe it's a carry on only flight?

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01 Apr 2013 21:07 #6 by FredHayek
Actually, seeing my luggage on board the flight would be more comforting than seeing the ground.

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01 Apr 2013 21:20 #7 by otisptoadwater
I tried an experiment on my last trip, I packed up all of the clothes and stuff I needed and FedEx'd it a day ahead of my trip to my hotel. I always carry on enough stuff to spend the night in the airport so I figured I'd be safe either way, worst case it's a trip to the local mall for a suit and tie. Turns out after baggage fees the difference in cost is almost a wash, could have done it cheaper had I sent my baggage by FedEx a couple of days early. It's not an original idea, people that travel a lot have been using overnight shipping services for a while now and I'm guessing with more success than the airlines can deliver.

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