Memories of the DC-10

As I write these lines, the DC-10 is making its final commercial flight, I’ve had the privilege of flying onboard the DC-10 at least once, so I thought I’d share my memories with you.

As I write these lines, and as announced months ago by Biman, the McDonnell-Douglas DC-10 is making its final commercial flight from Dhaka to Birmingham via Kuwait City, and the tweets about this unique final flight are pouring in.

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Viasa – DC-10s galore


Call me a geek, but I don’t get tired of watching this commercial for Viasa, the once national airline of Venezuela (not to be confused with today’s Conviasa). I love the music, which is an instrumental version of jingle from another Viasa commercial. It’s full of DC-10s (including one from another airline; fail) and a gorgeous takeoff scene Continue reading “Viasa – DC-10s galore”

Guess The Airline – October 2011 answer

Every month, an airline printed advertisement, minus airline name and logo, is displayed for your guessing pleasure on Guess The Airline. The following is the answer to a previous game.

Once again, this was an advertisement published on an issue of The Economist of 1983. Are you ready? Scroll down!

Eastern Air Lines advertisement titled: 'Only our name is Eastern', from the year 1983, featuring a Boeing 757 and a route map.

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Guess The Airline – September 2011 answer

Every month, an airline printed advertisement, minus airline name and logo, is displayed for your guessing pleasure on Guess The Airline. The following is the answer to a previous game.

Once again, this was an advertisement published on an issue of Vacations & Travel Magazine from 2010, submitted by Benjamin L., long-time Guess The Airline player. Are you ready? Scroll down!

LAN Airlines advertisement titled: 'Here's news that will put you to sleep', from the year 2010, featuring a sleeper seat.

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Guess The Airline – April 2011 answer

Every month, an airline printed advertisement, minus airline name and logo, is displayed for your guessing pleasure on Guess The Airline. The following is the answer to a previous game.

Once again, this was an advertisement published on a BusinessWeek issue from 1980. The name of the airline has been hidden everywhere. Are you ready? Scroll down!

Varig Brazilian Airlines advertisement titled: 'How would you like to fly to Brazil with the owners of the airline', from the year 1980, featuring airline employees in front of a Boeing 727 nose.
Varig Brazilian Airlines advertisement titled: 'How would you like to fly to Brazil with the owners of the airline', from the year 1980, featuring airline employees in front of a Boeing 727 nose.

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