http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2008/03/27/more-planes-grounded-should-you-be-worried/ Living the first class life -- at coach prices Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:21:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2008/03/27/more-planes-grounded-should-you-be-worried/#comment-33322 A rash of major disruptions to some airlines - Musings of The Global Traveller Mon, 01 Feb 2010 03:13:28 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2008/03/27/more-planes-grounded-should-you-be-worried/#comment-33322 [...] week Upgrade: Travel Better and Cranky Flier (amongst others) blogged about several airlines’ having some or all aircraft [...] [...] week Upgrade: Travel Better and Cranky Flier (amongst others) blogged about several airlines’ having some or all aircraft [...]

]]> http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2008/03/27/more-planes-grounded-should-you-be-worried/#comment-20924 Older than me Sat, 29 Mar 2008 07:19:14 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2008/03/27/more-planes-grounded-should-you-be-worried/#comment-20924 I am always afraid when flying on an MD-80. These planes only barely post date 727's which have now all been retired, converted for freight, or shipped to South America. I say that it is time for the MD-80 to go. Replace them with those new Embraer that Air Canada is flying. Either that or bring back the stretch 8 I am always afraid when flying on an MD-80. These planes only barely post date 727′s which have now all been retired, converted for freight, or shipped to South America. I say that it is time for the MD-80 to go. Replace them with those new Embraer that Air Canada is flying. Either that or bring back the stretch 8

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