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 Message 453 
 Aviation HQ to Charles Blackburn 
 Re: Europe on the way to outl 
 10 Oct 23 12:48:43 
 
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CB> one of the best meals i ever had, surprisingly enough, was when i took an
CB> air india flight from the uk to toronto.
 
Best I ever had was on the old Icelandic Airlines, then called Loftleidir
(pioneer of cheap cross-Atlantic fares). Poached Halibut, a big piece...full
tray those days.
 
CB> i've always had the opinion of for long hauls, dont put seats, just put
CB> racks in you lie down on the rack. they knock you out for the duration
CB> and wake you up an hour before you land with coffee and brekkie LOL
 
After 9/11 I always figured we'd have to strip naked, they'd then issue orange
jump-suits and chain us to our seats.
 
CB> you can easily double the amount of pax on a 777 lmao
 
It would have some effect on the range, but feasable.

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