Final Flight - Delta Air Lines - McDonnell Douglas MD-90-30 - IAH-ATL - N925DN - DL90 - IFS Ep. 300
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Inflight Series Episode 300:
Flight Information:
-Aircraft Operator - Delta Air Lines
-Flight Number - 90
-City Pair - Houston (IAH) - Atlanta (ATL)
-Equipment - McDonnell Douglas MD-90-30
-Equipment Tail Number - N925DN
-Equipment Age - 21 Years 7 Months
-Livery - Delta Air Lines (2007 Livery)
-Flight Date - June 2, 2020
-Flight Time - 1 Hour 52 Minutes
-Seat - 30A
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Detailed Times:
-Pre-flight - (0:04)
-Outbound Taxi - (8:40)
-Takeoff - (19:30)
-Inflight - (42:25)
-Landing - (1:14:50)
-Inbound Taxi - (1:39:09)
-Post-flight - (1:47:06)
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-Fragments by Sappheiros • Sappheiros - Fragments...
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I must have flown an MD-90 once back in 2005. It was some kind of mad dog, but I vaguely remember these distinct engine sounds and that they were larger.
I was 10 years old and throwing a tantrum about the flight because we had to wake up at 4 am for it.
But then we got most of the plane to ourselves and I remember running up and down the aisles with my sibling and enjoying all kinds of vantage points, including the engine-adjacent seats.
Seeing this footage made me tear up and made me grateful for the experience I got to have.
We said it was the end of an era when American retired their MD-80’s, and it was... But now, it truly is the end of an era. Today, Delta Air Lines retired their remaining MD-88’s and the sole MD-90 still flying. This is the end of any reliable McDonnell Douglas passenger aircraft service. Yes, there are some MD-80’s still flying, but none of us are likely to board any of those anytime soon. Douglas/McDonnell Douglas has been a staple in the American commercial passenger game for nearly a century, and today is really the end of that. Again, it’s possible an MD-80 pops up from time to time, but you’ll no longer see MD-80, DC-9, or MD-90 on a regular basis when booking flights. And that my friends, is sad. Anyways, this flight was not only the final Delta MD-90 flight, but since N925DN was the sole MD-90 still flying, in the world, it’s likely this was the final MD-90 flight of all time. I have to be honest here. I knew going into this, that it wasn’t going to be like the American celebration we had for their MD-80’s. With Covid, the world is a different place than it was last September, BUT, this flight did not get the pomp and circumstance that the MD-88 got, and I don’t know why. Delta had a major celebration at IAD with national media. The MD-90 got an impassioned speech from the manager at IAH. No balloons, no fanfare, nothing... I know the MD-88 had a longer service life, and I know with its P&W engines it was simply more iconic, but the MD-90 had an almost 30 year service life as well. Not only that, but this was THE LAST MD-90 flying. IN THE WORLD. I have to say that again... This was THE LAST MD-90 still flying. It saddens me that there was so little fanfare given to it. Even when it pushed back after DL90 there were maybe 10 people watching form the window. On top of that, the fire department at ATL was late and missed giving her a water cannon salute upon arrival. You can actually see them behind the aircraft after I had deplaned. Too late guys. This aircraft deserved better. I hope my video helps its memory live on, because the MD-90 was an awesome aircraft, and this aircraft deserved better than she got today.
Braylen Fab Agreed
Guys, CBS news showed up at the gate in Washington to show the final sendoff of the MD-80, just like American Airlines did. They gave passengers a thank you kit bag, just like American Airlines did. They decorated the gate with tasty goods, just like American did. American Airlines gave their last MD-80 a water salute, and Delta gave their last MD-80 TWO water salutes! Keep in mind, that with this pandemic, Delta limits their planes to be 60% full. Why put so much more work into this with only 90 people instead of 150? But I do agree with the point that they really should have taken more love into the MD-90, but I think the airline knew most of the av-geeks would be flying the MD-80, and that was the case. At least they still got a water salute for the MD-90, they still mentioned it was the final flight for that airplane, instead of quietly retiring it like what some other carriers do.
The Comedy Pilot I agree with everything you just said. And I’ll be honest, I didn’t really expect much fanfare. I figured with the coronavirus, and the airlines really struggling, that Delta may do something small but I definitely didn’t expect there to be anything like we saw American do. It was truly a different time last September. I’m simply trying to say that I thought it was odd that Delta would have a celebration in Washington, despite the virus and everything else going on, but do nothing for the MD-90 in Houston. There were some regular passengers on this flight. But, the vast majority of the passengers were aviation enthusiast. And like I said in the original post, this aircraft served Delta for nearly 30 years. When the flight was over, and I started to see social media posts from people who were on the 88, it really saddened me that Delta put so much into that flight, and really did nothing for this one. Not only did this aircraft type serve Delta for almost 3 decades, but this was the last MD-90 flying, in the world. There are still MD-80s flying around the globe, I’ll admit, not many, but there are still 80s flying. This was the end of an entire aircraft type. And to have nothing, no balloons, no simple signs, no ceremony besides, who I assume was the manager of the Houston station, giving a small speech. That really made me sad. Also, keep in mind that the water cannon salute that we did get, was done by Houston’s airport authority. They were under no obligation to do that. So that was very nice. Anyways, that’s all I really meant. I hope I’m getting my point across. I’m not trying to bash Delta. I just thought it was sad that an airplane that served the airline for almost 3 decades left with almost no celebration. Anyways, I really hope this video will help the MD-90 live on, and is a tribute to its time with Delta.
@@sla31 And I totally agree with everything you just said. I was actually really wanting to see someone film the final MD-90 flight, and glad that you filmed the whole thing. I guess maybe the Houston manager didn't think many aviation enthusiasts would fly the 90, but more so the 88. But I just didn't want people saying how American took much more pride in their retirement compared to Delta, cause Delta really didn't have a choice. But I once again will admit that I really feel Delta should have celebrated more for the MD-90.
At least you gave her the obituary she deserved. A sad farewell indeed.
It's heartbreaking to see there was so little fanfare for this amazing aircraft! Thank you to the MD-90s for years of great flying and their great contributions to commercial aviation.
those engines! that's the sound of summer vacation!
Yeah my honeymoon to Las Vegas by allegiant md-82
@@jkhlai totally different engines.
Also the engines of the A320 series, so that's partly why.
sounds like PW JT Heaven
this beautiful Rocket will be remaining in our hearts and it's unforgettable symphony of its Engines , thanks for sharing your experience.
I’ve lost count of how many times I flew this beautiful narrower airline. Flights were smoother and I just loved it!!! Will miss this gorgeous boy!!!😢❤️👍🏻
It's always a sad day when an airplane is retired. What a beautiful plane that carried so many safely for such a long, long time. I'm lucky to have a Delta MD-90 Seat as my office chair... feels like it lives on in some way 😊.
Ever since I first got into planes, the MD-90 always fascinated me. Unfortunately I never got to fly on one, but luckily yesterday I was able to board this plane and take some pictures. The Delta employees were so nice and generous! They even let us have some of the seat markers, so parts of this plane will always live on in the hands of enthusiasts. Great video, and great plane.
That’s awesome my friend. I’ve for the safety card sitting on my desk right now.
Man I am so sad that they're gone!
The end of an era for sure. 😩
I know right. 😦😞😞
Boys sit in the front, men sit in the middle, Kings sit in the back by the engine
Delta Air Lines and McDonnell Douglas proved a great partnership for more than six decades - not only that, C.E. Woolman and Donald Douglas knew each other personally. I'm sure they were smiling somewhere up there on the MD-90's final flight for Delta.
What a honour to be on the last flight of a wonderful aircraft - I couldn't help but cry when you passed under the fire truck salute - As it brought back memories of flying on the 747 Another Wonderful aircraft that was lost. They just don't make them like these ones or the 747 - the newer air craft cant beat these old girls. Thank you so much for sharing a moment in history.
I also like to point out the beautiful Scene of when you came up out of the clouds of how similar it looked like the opening scene from Star Trek III Wow!!!
so glad to see this video! For sure the MD-80 got more love, I don’t really see why and I’m kind of surprised the MD-90 didn’t see as much love. I did the MD-88 flight on my simulator this morning. Thanks for this video, great job.
Been traveling for work since 97' - flying out each Monday, and back home again on Thursday nights. I remember cursing these MDs for years - old, loud, etc. Its funny how now looking back, I sure miss these ol' MDs. They may be old and loud, but they are also durable and reliable. Sad to see all my old friends sent to the graveyard to be mothballed. Hearing those International Aero engines fire up brought back some good memories. Flew into IAH from Boston for a few years back in the late 90's. Early morning flights (back when being upgraded to first class was easy!), those engines lulling me to sleep. Continental used to serve meatloaf sandwiches, which was also their hamburger on another day. The plane would smell like those burgers from Houston to Boston! HA! I could sure go for one of those old burgers right about now. They were pretty bad, but hey, one for the road. Take it easy ol' girl - thanks for the many miles.
Text from dad : why are you crying so damn loud!
Amazing report! Really sad to see them go. So much of my favorite birds have retired 747, Maddog...
Sad times we’re living in. 😩. At least aviation wise.
FABULOUS!! Thank-you for posting this, especially during these difficult times.
I flew on a delta md-90 on spring break in 2018 from Detroit to DC. It was one of my more memorable flights, loved the aircraft and the way it flew. I miss the old Douglas jetliners, they are so hard to fly on now a days.
I regret never getting to fly on the MD90, at least ive flown the MD80 a few times
The only md80 derivative that I've flown on was the Boeing 717-200. To fly on an MD-90 was on my bucket list, and now Delta has kicked my bucket!
So sad to see them go..she will be greatly missed. Thanks so much for this video! Your work is much appreciated
Very sad to see the md90s go!! it’s been my most favorite aircraft since I was a kid! My #1 favorite aircraft! 1:34:23 Delta md90s last gear down sound before retirement! And 1:36:45 Delta md90s last touchdown!
I can't begin to thank you so much for the video she's a very classy lady that will truly be missed to show my appreciation to her I did the exact same flight in X-Plane 11 today thank you again brother I love your vids
Happy retirement Delta MD 90!!!
Unhappy retirement, because as the pilot said, the aircraft are going to be melted down and turned into soda cans.
@Benjamin Brown That’s gonna be a soda can I’ll keep forever.
Hi Skylite, So true, it's the end of an era. These magnificent flying are one for the history books. They were bulletproof, they served us well. We salute you for a job well done. Skylite, so glad you were there, for the send off to retirement. Soooo, good to see you back in the air, where you belong. Take care Skylite, stay safe, well and healthy.
Thanks my friend. I appreciate it!
Bulletproof, but not backhoe-proof.
man you know what would have been so cool is if the pilot did a power back from the gate opposing being pushed by a tug normally thats how these mad dogs did it in the 80s and 90s at certain airports a few may know what im talking about and some may not.
Yes indeed. The power back procedure is performed when the pilots use thrust Reversers on the ground to push the aircraft back under its own power. Sadly this iconic procedure has been bannned due to health and safety regulations at many airports...
LITERALLY THE SADDEST DAY EVER.. watching slick and sleek TWA maddogs rocket in and out of st. louis as a kid solidified them as my favorite bird of all time! kill me now! lol damn man. the skies will literally never look the same without them. all i have left are my 717's, erj's, and crj's.. until their day comes :(
A sad day indeed. I understand exactly what you mean. Thanks for watching my friend!
Those engine sounds are top tier. I've flown the MD - 80, but sadly never got the chance to fly on the MD - 90
I loved the 90. That's why I decided to take its finally flight on this day instead of their MD-80's final flight. Fun fact. The 90's engines were a variant of the IAE V2500, with was also used/an option on the A320 series before the NEO variant.
Lovely full flight video onboard this MD-90, it's sad that so many birds are being retired so quickly!
It’s definitely sad indeed. At least between my video and others here on YT who took the last MD-88 flight, we can always come back and fly on them through our screens. Thanks for watching my friend!
Gotta love water salutes!
The last major user of the MD80’s in Europe was Alitalia who retired their last ones about eight years ago (one or two are still around with other airlines). Anyone interested might like to check out the reports of Alitalia’s ‘Farewell to the MD80’ on UA-cam.
We flew to Italy several times on them from Heathrow, and within Italy too; a very special experience on a beautiful ‘plane.
Meridiana continued to operate them for quite a while after Alitalia. European Air Charter and DAT still operate them today.
What a beautiful plane and it will never be the same without them.
Gonna miss ya md 88 - 90s you were the main work horses to many big hubs to take us to our destination youll be truly missed especially the SOUND of your Engine's Delta rules
I've never been on an MD90 and wanted to -- too bad I can't anymore. It really should have been given more attention and more celebration as this was the last ever MD90 to fly. I have ridden its sister, the MD88, but never on this. I am really saddened. Nice video, as always.
Awesome video man! I’m really gonna miss seeing these birds in the sky. I’ve only had the opportunity to fly on any of the maddog series twice with American and the experience was worth every cent of the ticket. It is such an awesome and unique aircraft that I will truly miss. It flies soooo smooth. I was actually looking at booking this last flight but I had surgery in Dallas the same day. Thanks for bringing us this footage. Maddog forever!
I’m glad I could produced this video for everyone to see. Especially during these crazy times! Thanks for watching!
I had the opportunity to fly on an MD-90 several years ago from Orlando to Minneapolis with Delta. The Mad Dog is a beautiful aircraft! It's unfortunate that she could no longer keep up with the growing demand for efficiency in today's era of air travel.
Agreed. I loved flying on the MD-90. I was honored to be able to fly the types final revenue flight. Thanks for watching my friend!
Thank you so much for this wonderful presentation!
I’m glad you enjoyed my friend. Thanks for watching!
I had to delete my original comment as Delta did a great job with DL88. The 90 was always the Red headed step child of the fleet. I know maintenance hated them when they first arrived. But they held their own and did their part. I agree they may not have been as recognizable as the 88s but as you said this was the last MD90 flying IN THE ENTIRE WORLD!!!! Thanks for capturing this flight I know it was a hard decision to make with the little one. One day when she's playing with her toy Maddog you can show her the video of the day her dad flew on one of the last.......while the world was in a pandemic 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Awesome vid!..
😭🥺 one of the best sounds ever 😭
Not sure if you were aware, but MD-90s use IAE engines, the same ones on United’s airbuses. The skinny cigar shaped engines (Pratt & Whitney JT8D) are on the MD 88 and lower.
CaptainSazzman I love learning about aviation every single day I appreciate the information thank you 😀
Nicholas DelVecchio you’re welcome!
Best ASMR sound for sleeping it's a shame that this is it for the MD88 and 90's they used to fly out of our airport all the time before they replaced them with the CRJ900
@@Punchie440 Yeah, this one if good. I do like the CRJ900 startup though, even though the CRJ200 is more audible.
I wish I could’ve gone on that flight
Sad to see the Mad Dog retired. Great airplane.
The md 90s has so much more left in them don’t know why they were retired so soon
I’m hoping the Delta Museum puts something like American Airlines has at their museum with the interactive cockpit of one of their maddogs
I’m very sad I wasn’t able to be on this flight so thanks for recording the whole thing lol. Damn.. that takeoff was fast... guess that’s one benefit of the coronavirus crisis
fantastic farewell video
Excellent video,probably your best so far ,great engine sound, music to my ears. Thank You !
I’m glad you enjoyed it my friend!
As this was the last ever MD90 flight with Delta, I would of expected to see no other MD's on the ground at ATL, but there were quite a few of them, unless they were MD80's
There were more than 10 MD-88s that were still in service up to 6/2.
Atleast we still got the 717 step sisters still flying. Same mother different daddy. Ya know what I mean?
My only Md-90 flight was in 1997 on N915DN PHX-DFW.
I was planning on going on this flight, until the pandemic came it. Sad to see the first airplane I ever flew in go.
I had stopped flying too, but as things have drawn on, it's clear that this is just something we're going to have to get used to. I decided to start flying again in June, with this flight, after over 100 days of being on the ground. I'm sorry you didn't get to take this flight, but I hope you get to fly again soon.
@@sla31 Thank you! Aviation I feel like is what keeps me alive!
おおっ❗️ 滑走路進入中からもうエンジンPW上げてる😳これぞDELTA名物とも言えるドリフトTakeoff🛫ですね😆(笑)
Very interesting to view. It sure looks like the MD-88 was the more fun flight to be on. Lots of activity, announcements and more jubilant load of passengers. The MD-90 was very quite and sedate with quite a few empty seats and rows it looked like. It was a longer flight so you could have gotten up and moved around a lot longer time and done more. The MD-88 flight reminded me in many ways of the Last Scheduled Revenue flight of a TWA Boeing 707 in October 1983 from MIA-JFK. I was on board that flight and much like the -88 many of the passengers were sighing their names around the forward passenger door as they boarded. More folks did the same thing the next day when it was put on to replace the afternoon 727-31 used on the JFK-ORD-MCI flight to get the plane to the Mtc. base at MCI making money instead of having to ferry it empty. That became the Last Revenue Flight of their 707 but not "Scheduled" since it was decided to do it the day before. I was on both flights and both at JFK on Sunday and MCI on Monday night, similar to the MD-88 many of the passengers including myself pried off the Seat Row numbers and which side they were sitting on as well as taking the Emergency Cards and other things. Both of those were very fun and enjoyable flights. Jim "JET" Thompson Ret. US Airways.
This is so sad :( nice video too!!!
No better place to sit on a retirement flight of a rear-mounted aircraft than the back!
That’s the truth!
Look on the bright side: at least we still got the mad puppies.
You mean the Boeing 717-200?
This is really sad. I heavily wanted to go on this flight but I didn’t know about it until it was too late. It is great that you were able to cover this flight.
when i wernt out to the left coast, flw one of ythese from, TYS- ATL, then a couple airbus to santa ana, on way back was boeing to love field. then took a bus back rest of way.
I'm sure going to miss the md 80s
Fantastic video!
Thanks for watching man!
glad you made it on this flight
At least the 717 will still be here and an airline doing charters to where I live still operates an MD-88, but 717 is very different. Different engine, cabin's not as classy and old...
I love this aircraft.
717 will be gone in 2025
@@benjaminbrown3939 Maybe, depends on what the airlines think. Did Delta recently announce that? Still quite a lot of time to fly on one. They still have a few good years of flights under their belts.
@@thecaynuck4694 Delta did recently announce it. They are also going to retire their CRJ200s and older Airbus aircraft.
@@benjaminbrown3939 Interesting. I guess with modern CRJ's (-700/-900/-550) and Airbus Neo's, that works out.
1:32:10 Somebody's dozing off.
Glad to see you're back flying, hoping to be flying out of XNA in couple of weeks
I just realized that the status of the MD-90 is saying that all of the MD-90 planes are retired
Yes. This was the final flight, not only did Delta, but fir the aircraft type as a whole. This was the last MD-90 flight.
Wow that thing got moving in a HURRY!!! 🛫
It’s sad to see them go. GOOD WORK ON GETTING A TICKET!! Btw that was a true Texan in front of u in the Jet Bridge
I don't know what Actor Bill Skarsgard , & his Brothers. Fly on , but I hope the Aircraft is real nice n Smoothe . A movie. Fan .
Fantastic 👍
very nice video, and bittersweet. I will miss the MD90s. Where was this aircraft flown to after the passengers were deplaned?
Thanks my friend. The aircraft went to be scrapped in Blytheville Arkansas at the Arkansas International Airport.
Guys don't be sad there are more planes like this.
Was that the captain's final flight of his career? Or will he be moving to another aircraft type? Sad how many careers are affected.
Most of the pilots I heard said they were transferring to other aircraft. I don’t know about this captain in particular.
@@sla31 True, most are probably going to the 717 for some time. Or maybe training for a newer aircraft like an A320, A220 or longer haul. Also, these engines are the same as some A320 models, but why does the engine startup sound slightly different? I heard some unique high-pitched noises from the engine I don't hear on A320's at 11:37
@@thecaynuck4694 Slightly smaller engine, plus the engine was much closer to the fuselage
True sadness in one video.
ive always wanted to fly this when i grow now i cany
They need to replace the MD80s and MD90s with A318s and 737-600s if they are retiring. At least the 717 is there. How full was the flight anyways?
About 50% I’d say. I think it was sold out in the end, but corona “sold out” not really sold out.
Skylite Productions that is still a lot for a flight during the pandemic.
😍😍😍 جميييل جداااا
Thanks my friend!
Powered with two IAE V2528-D5 turbofans
The MD'S have nothing on the BAC 111
You can see the spotters on top of the parking garage.
Good eye my friend!
@@sla31 Well I was there when it left.
Would I be correct assuming the actual deadhead flight to the boneyard will be coming soon?
That’s strange how the flaps were already down before the engines were started. Is that a McDonnell Douglas thing?
Hermoso A1👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🇻🇪
I can’t believe we will never see the maddog in commercial service ever again in the US... It truly sucks it didn’t get a flashy retirement like the AA ones..
717 is a Maddog
@@thecaynuck4694 No
amazing
Sounds like someone sleepy as hell seating next to you 😖
Yes. The person sitting directly behind me fell asleep. Which, was surprising to me, considering he too was an aviation enthusiast, who took the flight because it was the last flight. Haha
This flight is a hot item, among y’all super aviation geeks
Awesome!!! At 16:02, if you look at the top of the building you can see quite a few human figures. That was me including some other famous Houston spotters!! You can find my shots of the morning on my insta page @harryplanes3 Great morning!
Nice my friend. I just checked them out and gave you a follow!
@@sla31 Saw that thank you! Keep up the great work!
I appreciate spotters like you guys that allow me to enjoy all this airliner content that most people would find too mundane.
Great video! Crazy to think it’s done! Looked a little shaky on part of the flight. Did they leave the seatbelt sign on the entire flight?
No, although the first time they turned it off, it was turned back on almost instantly. I think it’s in the video, but I’m not sure the time stamp, but the pilot comes and and says we’ve reached our cruising altitude, and he expects a smooth ride, turns the sign off, and we instantly hit rough air haha.
Skylite Productions oh wow! Sometimes you don’t know till you get up there! Pilots seemed nice! What will they do now? Did they say if they will fly other aircraft? Captain looks fairly close to retirement age
Did anyone else hear the snoring during approach?
Haha yeah. It was the passenger sitting directly behind me. Which I found odd. He was clearly an aviation enthusiast, who took the flight for its significance, and then proceeded to sleep through the flight. 🤷🏻♂️
Here we go...
I still think there gonna kerp the 718-200s there engine sound is alittle like tje md 88 and 90 mix but wont sound nothing like the sweet md 88 sounds
Keep tje 717-200 i meant
That is sad
why do i still see delta md-88 and md-90 and md-80 and boeing-777???? like 3 weeks ago i was at the airport traveling and i still saw those aircrafts
Well, I assure you they are all gone. The MD-80’s and 90’s in June and the 777’s in October. I don’t know what to tell you about t get 777 except maybe you’re seeing the 767-300 or 400. But I’d almost bet that your seeing Boeing 717’s which are descendants of the MD-80 and 90. Delta still operates a lot of 717’s. They were originally the MD-95.
@@sla31 prOBAbly but im 100% sure i saw md-90 md-80 but anyway your vid was rlly good! 👍🏻 👍🏻 👍🏻 👍🏻 👍🏻
Why in the world is that guy in front of you on the gangway wearing a puffer jacket in Houston, in June? Even in the morning it is hot and humid, and it was no exception yesterday morning, as I live here and have my entire life.
That’s a great question. One I don’t have the answer too, but a nonetheless, a great question haha.
He may have come from Anchorage!
my cousin flyes for delta on a md-80 and 90
First,congratulations to you and DL for making IAH the origin of the last-ever -90 flight to ATL! IAH being my home airport,I only live a half hour north! My only experience with a -90 was TUS-ATL in Dec '14 coming home from a Christmas family visit,an -88 flown ATL-IAH. I have both segments on video but my desktop memory is apparently too small to handle the footage so has remained on my memory card all these years,unseen by anybody. How did you get from JLN to IAH? Any upcoming vids showing your progress? On another avgeek's channel,he flew the last -88 flight IAD-ATL but the major difference was that passengers were encouraged to use magic markers to inscribe messages on the sidewalls since the flight was the last ever passenger carrying flight,didn't see any evidence of that on your flight. How did you get home? Any upcoming footage of that as well? Was commenting elsewhere that avgeeks in general are either teens or twenty-somethings--other avgeeks' channels show that in abundance--crazy thing is that both the -90 and 88's final flights,the a/c was built long before those guys were born! Were the ATL ground staff gracious enough to allow for a ramp tour? Unless I'm mistaken,I believe Allegiant may be the last US carrier to fly the 80 series.
I flew out of Tulsa for this trip. At the moment, with flight availability being what it is, it was easier to drive to Tulsa and take a direct flight on United, rather than try to connect through Dallas on American. The video of that flight is actually going to be Friday’s full flight episode. Also, you’re right, most of the people on my flight, and that I saw getting off of the MD-80 flight were young. Not everyone, there were some older aviation enthusiast’s, but a lot. I suppose younger people‘s enthusiasm often times is greater than those who have been around the block a few times. But, you’ll be happy to know that I am older than both of the aircraft that were operated on these flights. Delta did actually arrange for a lot of the people who were on the flights to go down onto the ramp. Unfortunately, I chose to go record the MD-90 being pushed back for its flight to the graveyard, and I didn’t realize that was going on. By the time the MD-90 left, they had already finished. Oh well.
Oh, also, Allegiant has retired all of their MD-80’s in favor of A319’s and A320’s. The only, somewhat scheduled carrier, that I know of left in the US that is still operating 80’s is World Atlantic Airlines. They operate 11 80’s. Although, they may not be here after all of this virus stiff is said and done. According to online sources there are 151 MD-80’s still flying, only those 11 for WAA are in the US.
1:46:10 - why are 2 MD-88s parked at the gate?
They were both preparing to fly to the boneyard.
Unfortunately, those aircraft have had their time. They are being stripped of parts as we speak
I just booked a one way flight on Delta From MYR to BUF with a layover in ATL, I'm disappointed with the aircraft choice, a CRJ900 and a 737-800 boring compared to these old birds.
F@%k yeah. No reduced thrust to save the company fuel money; normal thrust on the takeoff roll then CLB1 after decision height and blast right up to 250. At least that's what I would have done my last time with her.
13:11 pure bass for some reason
Hahaha. I have no idea what that is. Whatever it is, it isn't in the original file, so it's something that happened during the upload.
Final flight of one of the world’s largest planes with rear mounted engines... 😔