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[QUOTE=Sperto;2321725]In Rio you'll find the fittest girls in the favelas. Walking up and down the morro's keep them in shape. They don't need any stair machines.[/QUOTE]I don't know about all that. I was in Olinda a couple weeks ago and saw this huge woman walking around the hilly terrain. Sweating my ass off and huffing and puffing, I asked the chick that I was with how in the hell can someone be that big walking around here everyday?
[QUOTE=Mr Enternational;2321799]I don't know about all that. I was in Olinda a couple weeks ago and saw this huge woman walking around the hilly terrain. Sweating my ass off and huffing and puffing, I asked the chick that I was with how in the hell can someone be that big walking around here everyday?[/QUOTE]
Conclusion? You saw a fat woman walking the small hills in Olinda, does that mean that daily walking up and down favela morros and sometimes walking up several hundreds of steep stairs carrying 10 bags of groceries doesn't help to keep you fit?
Did you guys know that Avianca is the second oldest, continuously operating airline in the world (after KLM)? If they do fold, then it will be an historic moment to note by those who follow the industry. I've flown them many times, and overall they were adequate, especially for short-haul flights. But occasionally, you could experience some third world shit. For example, on some flights they would allow for boarding from both the front and rear of the plane. Hey, why not? The aircraft has those doors, so why not put them to good use? But the problem was that there would be no control over who was boarding through which door. So, you would have idiots with seats at the front of the aircraft running to the rear entrance to board, and people with seats at the back of the aircraft boarding from the front. So, I'm sure you can easily imagine the cluster fuck inside the plane during boarding!
[QUOTE=Golfinho;2321635]Azul has had the better connections in Brazil for a while now. Anyone who's a StarAlliance frequent flyer has known that.[/QUOTE]Yeah, and last August you tried to tell me: "Everybody knows the discount carriers are in Asia and Europe. " Funny thing is Azul is a discount air carrier along with GOL. I sure your statement must also come as a surprise to those in Asia who fly Jetstar, AirAsia, Scoot, Nok and Air Lion. So stop trying to "one up" on everyone with your responses. I don't anyone is impressed.
[QUOTE=TheCane;2321878]For example, on some flights they would allow for boarding from both the front and rear of the plane. Hey, why not? The aircraft has those doors, so why not put them to good use? But the problem was that there would be no control over who was boarding through which door. So, you would have idiots with seats at the front of the aircraft running to the rear entrance to board, and people with seats at the back of the aircraft boarding from the front. So, I'm sure you can easily imagine the cluster fuck inside the plane during boarding![/QUOTE]I thought the rear door was for those boarding with a carry-on chicken. ;)
[QUOTE=TheCane;2321878]Did you guys know that Avianca is the second oldest, continuously operating airline in the world (after KLM)? If they do fold, then it will be an historic moment to note by those who follow the industry. I've flown them many times, and overall they were adequate, especially for short-haul flights. But occasionally, you could experience some third world shit. For example, on some flights they would allow for boarding from both the front and rear of the plane. Hey, why not? The aircraft has those doors, so why not put them to good use? But the problem was that there would be no control over who was boarding through which door. So, you would have idiots with seats at the front of the aircraft running to the rear entrance to board, and people with seats at the back of the aircraft boarding from the front. So, I'm sure you can easily imagine the cluster fuck inside the plane during boarding![/QUOTE]LATAM is even worse. They make two lanes on boarding, one for passengers with carry-on on wheels, and another for passengers with backpacks. Then they give preference to folks with backpacks, and then when the overhead bins are filled fast with backpacks, and the passengers with larger carry-on luggage have to find the place for them further and further down to the end of the plane, the attendants don't move the smaller pieces down under the seats to free the space. So when it's time to leave the plane, many have to struggle back to pick up their luggage. On one of the flights the crew announced they are going to open the rear door to expedite de-boarding. So when half of the passengers took their luggage and changed direction, the crew changed its mind and never opened the second door.
[QUOTE=Eszpresszo;2321917]Yeah, and last August you tried to tell me: "Everybody knows the discount carriers are in Asia and Europe. " Funny thing is Azul is a discount air carrier along with GOL. I sure your statement must also come as a surprise to those in Asia who fly Jetstar, AirAsia, Scoot, Nok and Air Lion. So stop trying to "one up" on everyone with your responses. I don't anyone is impressed.[/QUOTE]Hold onto yourself now, long enough see the prices Azul charges for an hour or so flight compared to the cost of an Asian discount carrier. And Azul gives snacks free! And water! And they don't charge for luggage. And, Azul is a member of Star Alliance. OK, so you're confused what a discount carrier is.
[QUOTE=Questner;2322120]LATAM is even worse. They make two lanes on boarding, one for passengers with carry-on on wheels, and another for passengers with backpacks. Then they give preference to folks with backpacks, and then when the overhead bins are[/QUOTE]Board the window seats first genius. Only Latam could come up with that.
On my last trip to Brazil I flew 5 legs with GOL. They had a Black Friday offer for the GOL Conforto seats, BRL 25 for each leg and I boarded in the second group after the elderly, pregnant women etc. No hassle at all and well worth the money with dedicated check-in counter and 10 cm extra leg room.
[QUOTE=Golfinho;2322126]Hold onto yourself now, long enough see the prices Azul charges for an hour or so flight compared to the cost of an Asian discount carrier. And Azul gives snacks free! And water! And they don't charge for luggage. And, Azul is a member of Star Alliance. OK, so you're confused what a discount carrier is.[/QUOTE]I am a big fan of Azul; however, some clarification is needed here:
1. Azul is NOT in Star Alliance; they do however partner with United and TAP Portugal.
2. Azul DOES charge for checked luggage, but not for carry on luggage.
[QUOTE=Nordico;2322350]On my last trip to Brazil I flew 5 legs with GOL. They had a Black Friday offer for the GOL Conforto seats, BRL 25 for each leg and I boarded in the second group after the elderly, pregnant women etc. No hassle at all and well worth the money with dedicated check-in counter and 10 cm extra leg room.[/QUOTE]US $6 per leg? Whaaa?
[QUOTE=RockHarders;2322435]I am a big fan of Azul; however, some clarification is needed here:
1. Azul is NOT in Star Alliance; they do however partner with United and TAP Portugal.2. Azul DOES charge for checked luggage, but not for carry on luggage.[/QUOTE]Thanks for the clarification, although for practical purposes the distinction was moot. Buying the tickets (6 flights) on the United website, full PQM and PQD as well as reward miles were given. Also, reward tickets can be procured for as little as 8,000 miles. With premier 1-K, no charge for luggage. You would know more than me for luggage charges for non-frequent flyers.
[QUOTE=WyattEarp;2322450]US $6 per leg? Whaaa?[/QUOTE]Just for the seat, as extra service. Not for whole ticket.
Avianca's majority shareholder, BRW, defaulted on the Loan, held by United. Avianca was placed as collateral for half a billion dollars. "If BRW cannot repay United, the American airline would become the controlling shareholder. ".
[URL]https://simpleflying.com/united-airlines-avianca-acquisition/[/URL]
[QUOTE=RockHarders;2322435]I am a big fan of Azul; however, some clarification is needed here:
1. Azul is NOT in Star Alliance; they do however partner with United and TAP Portugal.
2. Azul DOES charge for checked luggage, but not for carry on luggage.[/QUOTE]Correct. And you can use miles from United's MileagePlus program for flights on Azul. Only 8 k from GRU to CNF, which is very generous compared to what United levies for their own flights.