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John David Brooks
Senior Member
Username: Johnb6597
Post Number: 407
Registered: 04-2008
Posted From: 121.55.235.75
| | Posted on Monday, May 17, 2010 - 01:34 am: | |
Oh God, now I'm having PTSD flashbacks on AFRTS PSAs/commercials! ;-)
Good to see a somewhat better-balanced Space-A article for a change. I'd love for them to spend some serious time at a busy Space-A terminal and do some man-on-the-street interviews with a few SPATs, especially some that have been on more than one or two Space-A trips. Maybe next time... |
James Sereyko
Senior Member
Username: Jimak
Post Number: 443
Registered: 12-2008
Posted From: 72.42.144.3
| | Posted on Sunday, May 16, 2010 - 04:03 pm: | |
One of the things I noticed while staying at the Q last month in Sigonella, was that AFRTS replaced commercials on TV with subjects relating to the military folks. They frequently had one on space A travel. The word is definitely out there. |
Cherry C.
Senior Member
Username: Cherry
Post Number: 6351
Registered: 06-2003
Posted From: 71.163.18.160
| | Posted on Saturday, May 15, 2010 - 04:20 pm: | |
Interesting article, and well balanced as far as exploring both the good and potentially bad features of space-a (over the years we've seen that not all such pieces are as honest!).
But in addition to mis-using the term "bumped" she mis-states the rule on liquids. She writes "Due to security concerns, Space-A flyers can't take more than one-ounce of liquids onboard" whereas WE know the rules are the same as for any civilian airport with TSA screeners -- max. 3 oz. of any one liquid, and all kinds (per person) must fit in a 1-quart plastic baggie. |
John D.
Moderator
Username: John_d
Post Number: 4477
Registered: 06-2003
Posted From: 95.208.80.143
| | Posted on Saturday, May 15, 2010 - 04:07 pm: | |
Leland they used to a few years ago so the author may have "assumed" they still fly out of there/ On the other hand, she also misused the term "bumped."
Still, nice to get a plug for the "unofficial sites operated by retirees and Space-A aficionados" - god forbid she'd mention the website names or provide links in the article!!  |
Leland
Senior Member
Username: Leland
Post Number: 6226
Registered: 05-2006
Posted From: 98.218.147.237
| | Posted on Saturday, May 15, 2010 - 03:58 pm: | |
Spangdahlem has "frequent rotator flights to Baltimore"? It's good to see the PAO folks continue to take Space-A as seriously as ever. |
John D.
Moderator
Username: John_d
Post Number: 4476
Registered: 06-2003
Posted From: 95.208.80.143
| | Posted on Saturday, May 15, 2010 - 03:38 pm: | |
Just in time for the Summer Travel Season!
Army.mil Space-A Article |
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