First of all this is not a classic plane spotting trip report, because the main goal of this trip was just holiday with my girlfriend so plane spotting was only a side note.
01st SEP 2017
HAJ – AMS
KLM City hopper
Embraer RJ-175 PH-EXJ
Flying time: 0:45
We started early in the morning and were greeted by a very friendly crew. Even the captain greeted us in German and explained the whole flight. For the short flight we got a coffee and a very tasty cookie. After arrival we were in a hurry because our connection to DTW was only 1 hour.
01st SEP 2017
HAJ – AMS
KLM City hopper
Embraer RJ-175 PH-EXJ
Flying time: 0:45
We started early in the morning and were greeted by a very friendly crew. Even the captain greeted us in German and explained the whole flight. For the short flight we got a coffee and a very tasty cookie. After arrival we were in a hurry because our connection to DTW was only 1 hour.
AMS – DTW
Delta Air Lines
Airbus A330-200 N851NW
Flying time: 7:35
Boarding was in progress as we arrived at the gate and only a few minutes later we were at our seats. I really like the seat configuration of A330/A340 were you have only two seats in a row at the windows so in my eyes perfect when you travel with your girlfriend for example. The flight was very smooth and the inflight entertainment program offered a wide variety of movies etc. Service was great too and even meals were all very tasty. To be honest I didn’t expect that kind of service of an American carrier. Well done Delta!
Delta Air Lines
Airbus A330-200 N851NW
Flying time: 7:35
Boarding was in progress as we arrived at the gate and only a few minutes later we were at our seats. I really like the seat configuration of A330/A340 were you have only two seats in a row at the windows so in my eyes perfect when you travel with your girlfriend for example. The flight was very smooth and the inflight entertainment program offered a wide variety of movies etc. Service was great too and even meals were all very tasty. To be honest I didn’t expect that kind of service of an American carrier. Well done Delta!
After more than 7 hours we arrived in Detroit and enjoyed the smooth and fast immigration. We spent 2 hours at DTW by relaxing and walking through the terminal. I have to say that the terminal in DTW was very nice and the variety of shops for food, drinks etc. was very good.
DTW – FLL
Delta Air Lines
Boeing B737-800 N392DA
Flying time: 2:44
As I plan this trip this flight was operated by a MD-90 which were my personal intention to get this type into my flight logbook. Approx. 2 months before departure they changed it to a B738.
The flight was very smooth and I enjoyed the opportunity to watch CNN satellite TV. There were news about an upcoming hurricane over the ocean but I never expect to get touch with it to be honest. We landed in the evening grabbed our rental car and went to the hotel for some rest.
Delta Air Lines
Boeing B737-800 N392DA
Flying time: 2:44
As I plan this trip this flight was operated by a MD-90 which were my personal intention to get this type into my flight logbook. Approx. 2 months before departure they changed it to a B738.
The flight was very smooth and I enjoyed the opportunity to watch CNN satellite TV. There were news about an upcoming hurricane over the ocean but I never expect to get touch with it to be honest. We landed in the evening grabbed our rental car and went to the hotel for some rest.
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03rd SEP 2017
Months before the trip I got an offer from Silver Airways for a one way trip to EYW for 40,- USD so I decided to book it and enjoy a daytrip on the keys. Before boarding I spent nearly an hour on the parking deck at FLL for some planespotting.
Months before the trip I got an offer from Silver Airways for a one way trip to EYW for 40,- USD so I decided to book it and enjoy a daytrip on the keys. Before boarding I spent nearly an hour on the parking deck at FLL for some planespotting.
FLL – EYW
Silver Airways
Saab 340B N415XJ
Flying time: 0:44
As I arrived at the gate we were informed that our flight will be delayed due to technical and the aircraft first have to pass a test of the maintenance crew. I relaxed at the waiting area and grabbed a coffee. The delay was little more than 1 hour so OK from my point of view. Our Saab 340 was quite full and we started our taxing which took approx. 10 minutes before we took off. Weather was not good as we expected but we enjoyed this beautiful island very much.
05th SEP 2017
We checked out of our Hotel at around 10 o’clock. Our plan was to drive to Orlando were we spend the next 6 days. On this “road trip” we stopped at FXE and MLB in order to check if some pictures are possible.
Some pictures at FXE:
We checked out of our Hotel at around 10 o’clock. Our plan was to drive to Orlando were we spend the next 6 days. On this “road trip” we stopped at FXE and MLB in order to check if some pictures are possible.
Some pictures at FXE:
some pictures at MLB:
As I mentioned it earlier we got in touch with Hurricane Irma. On 08th SEP the news came up that Miami Downtown has to be evacuated from 10th on but later the forecast indicates that the Hurricane will arrive at Fort Myers in the evening of 10th Sept. Our plan was to drive on 11th from Orlando to Ft. Myers and further to Miami Downtown J so on 09th I started to re-plan this trip as I checked our Hotel Resort if it is possible to stay a few days longer. Surprisingly it was not a big deal so we stayed for the rest of our Holiday at Orlando. As I were informed after the Hurricane Our Hotel in Fort Myers was badly damaged so I think the decision was right.
From Saturday afternoon till Monday afternoon we were advised by the Hotel not to leave the resort or our Rooms for safety reasons. It was raining the whole Sunday so we watched TV for incoming news about the storm.
In the night from Sunday to Monday it arrived but to be honest it was much less strong than I expected. We had some damages outside the rooms but nothing serious. When we drove to the city we saw much more damages, crashed trees and signs. In some parts of Kissimmee there were floods too. Orlando Airport was closed for I think 3 days so even spotting was impossible
some pictures and videos of the Hurriacane
From Saturday afternoon till Monday afternoon we were advised by the Hotel not to leave the resort or our Rooms for safety reasons. It was raining the whole Sunday so we watched TV for incoming news about the storm.
In the night from Sunday to Monday it arrived but to be honest it was much less strong than I expected. We had some damages outside the rooms but nothing serious. When we drove to the city we saw much more damages, crashed trees and signs. In some parts of Kissimmee there were floods too. Orlando Airport was closed for I think 3 days so even spotting was impossible
some pictures and videos of the Hurriacane
13th SEPT 2017
On this day I drove to Lakeland Linder Airport first, which is approx. 50 miles west of Kissimmee. I know that there was a small museum with at least a F-14 Tomcat so I give it a try. As I arrived I easily found that museum. I wasn’t aware that they already repainted their nice DC-3
On this day I drove to Lakeland Linder Airport first, which is approx. 50 miles west of Kissimmee. I know that there was a small museum with at least a F-14 Tomcat so I give it a try. As I arrived I easily found that museum. I wasn’t aware that they already repainted their nice DC-3
After Lakeland I drove to Kissimmee Regional Airport. I only knew that there were some Business jets but I found a corner were several Shorts 360 are scrapped or maintained
15th Sept 2017
On this day we returned to Germany after a nice but very different holiday as we expect it due to Hurricane Irma.
MCO – ATL
Delta Air Lines
Airbus A321-200 N312DN
Flying time: 0:58
On this day we returned to Germany after a nice but very different holiday as we expect it due to Hurricane Irma.
MCO – ATL
Delta Air Lines
Airbus A321-200 N312DN
Flying time: 0:58
We were delayed for an hour so our connection time for the flight to CDG was very tight. On top of it we waited for 10-15 minutes in front of the gate because it wasn’t ready yet. As we arrived in Terminal A the boarding just started minutes later
ATL – CDG
Delta Air Lines
Airbus A330-300 N805NW
Flying time: 8:14
The flight was very smooth and the food was also good. The entertainment system offered so many interesting movies that I didn’t slept a minute during the flight. We landed in the early morning and headed towards the regional terminal for our connection flight to HAJ.
ATL – CDG
Delta Air Lines
Airbus A330-300 N805NW
Flying time: 8:14
The flight was very smooth and the food was also good. The entertainment system offered so many interesting movies that I didn’t slept a minute during the flight. We landed in the early morning and headed towards the regional terminal for our connection flight to HAJ.
CDG – HAJ
HOP!
Embraer RJ-170 F-HBXD
Flying time: 0:55
I was very tired on this flight so I used that hour to close my eyes.
Conclusion: This trip was not as we expected or planed it but it was interesting to experience a Hurricane. On the other hand the fact that we were stocked at Orlando for more than a week was disappointing because we had so many things on the bucket list for example Everglades, Ft. Myers and other things in Miami which were planned for the second week.
I highly recommended Delta Airlines for their kind of service. I didn’t expect that from a major US carrier to be honest.
HOP!
Embraer RJ-170 F-HBXD
Flying time: 0:55
I was very tired on this flight so I used that hour to close my eyes.
Conclusion: This trip was not as we expected or planed it but it was interesting to experience a Hurricane. On the other hand the fact that we were stocked at Orlando for more than a week was disappointing because we had so many things on the bucket list for example Everglades, Ft. Myers and other things in Miami which were planned for the second week.
I highly recommended Delta Airlines for their kind of service. I didn’t expect that from a major US carrier to be honest.