tgetz Posted March 23, 2020 #401 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Oh my gosh, i have been following this and like everyone, hoping for a safe conclusion for them as I would for any one. But lo and behold, when he picture this posted, i remember them. We were on the HAL 2018 world cruise and she played bridge with me often. Such a sweet lady. I really want to hear the end now even more than before. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunriseatsea Posted March 23, 2020 #402 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Copper John, I truly believe acts of kindness do come back and bless you when you find yourself in need. You’ll be a most deserving man! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjbean4 Posted March 23, 2020 #403 Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) I like so many others have been following this. Its heartwarming to see everyone trying to help wherever they can. We have all had things canceled/postponed/re scheduled, etc because of all of this. I have had 2 5K's canceled so far and one postponed. Sure there will be more. Mom and I are Tampa Bay Lightning STM's and have had our hockey season paused. The last game I was at was informed that we will be getting a game work jersey off the back from a Lightning player at the end of the last home game but now who knows how this will be handled as I'm sure all of us selected for this will get the jerseys but in a different way whenever that may be. There is uncertainty what will eventually happen as what was left of the season and the playoffs and could be canceled all together. Then I just missed a orthodontist appointment for this week too and what I was supposed to be getting looks to now have to wait at least till early May. All Dental offices in FL now closed and limited to emergencies only. For me if anything I have breaks or comes off I cant do anything about it. But I do know thatI will be following kindergirl's parents on their flights. Because of where we live, the flights during approach check for TPA go over us if they are coming in on final approach for landing at TPA using runway 1 L and sometimes 1 R. If they come our way might be out in our yard looking for them to fly over us. Flights come over us frequently as the TPA approach just depends on the assigned runway for landing. When using 19 L or 19 R they would be on final out of the north. If 1 L or sometimes 1 R the approach is to go further south over the bay and then circle back to the north for landing and when the landing gear goes down. Also Kindegirl if you park on the top Level 9 for parking at the main terminal its a great spot for plane watching. Its very easy to watch your parents land and then the elevators are so close its a very quick transition down to 3. I do it all the time. My guess is that they will land on 1 L out of the south or 19 R out of the north which would be on the west side of the main terminal so closest to the Bay. As us airline geeks would say we love the smell of jet fuel in the morning and we actually have a NWA coffee cup with this on it. Another good app for flight tracking is flightradar 24. Its more accurate in real time and when doing my plane spotting I use it all the time. When watching the planes come in on final use the app and tap on the approaching plane symbol and it will tell you who it is and all the flight info. This is becoming such a feel good story its making want to drive out to the TPA airport to see this reunion tonight. As those of us with ties to Northwest and adopted by Delta because of the merger still say "RED TAILS FOREVER" Edited March 23, 2020 by rjbean4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrill Posted March 23, 2020 #404 Share Posted March 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Kindergirl said: What does one do for someone that has gone so far our of their way to help. I can only say thank you so many times before I just sound like a broken record. If John could see into my heart he would see it filled with gratitude and admiration, I just hope he knows. Send a personal note to Orlando Ashord, President of Holland America, telling him about the special personal assistance your parents received. Address: Holland America Line, 450 Third Avenue West, Seattle, Washington 98119. Also a note to Stein Kruse, CEO Holland America Group, at the same address. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatour Posted March 23, 2020 #405 Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) Deleted. Overcame by events Edited March 23, 2020 by gatour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANGELCAT Posted March 23, 2020 #406 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Delta # 1530 LAX To ATL is now BOARDING ! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjbean4 Posted March 23, 2020 #407 Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) I'm sure the Delta flight crew will take very good care of them en route to ATL especially when they hear of their situation. The flight likely wont be full but then again ATL is the main hub for Delta and their World Headquarters and people that are still flying to connect to other domestic flights in the east. Other hubs for Delta is MSP and DTW due to the merger with NWA. Some of the Delta equipment is former NWA. just a new paint job but they keep their original tail ##s. Just need to know what to look for. RED TAILS FOREVER!! Edited March 23, 2020 by rjbean4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted March 23, 2020 #408 Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) Listen for Delta 1530 https://www.liveatc.net/hlisten.php?mount=klax3&icao=klax https://flightaware.com/live/airport/KLAX/departures Edited March 23, 2020 by Copper10-8 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjbean4 Posted March 23, 2020 #409 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Kindergirl, Just a FYI. I just checked on the Delta flights from ATL to TPA on FlightAware and there are quite a few cancelations for today. its showing the next flight scheduled to operate has a 8:43 pm TPA arrival. Be a good idea to monitor this and hopefully have contact with your parents when they get into ATL. The drive you will have to the TPA Airport is going to be about the same or just under as their flight time from ATL and you want to make sure they get a flight from ATL to TPA before leaving to meet them. If there is anything else I can think of to help I will and don't be afraid to ask. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiperHolliday Posted March 23, 2020 #410 Share Posted March 23, 2020 8 minutes ago, rjbean4 said: I'm sure the Delta flight crew will take very good care of them en route to ATL especially when they hear of their situation. The flight likely wont be full but then again ATL is the main hub for Delta and their World Headquarters and people that are still flying to connect to other domestic flights in the east. Other hubs for Delta is MSP and DTW due to the merger with NWA. Some of the Delta equipment is former NWA. just a new paint job but they keep their original tail ##s. Just need to know what to look for. RED TAILS FOREVER!! I also miss NWA. I was a flight attendant when the merger began and while DL did bring a lot of growth and new destinations to explore, NWA treated us better and was really like a big family. Don't get me wrong, DL is still by far my favorite of the big three carriers. The flight is departing with about 40 empty seats. A large portion of passengers on this flight are actually DL employees that have likely been displaced during their trips due to all the cancelations. @Kindergirl It appears all flights from ATL-TPA today have been canceled. As well as the majority of the flights for tomorrow. There is only one option left ATL-MCO and it departs before your parents arrive in ATL. There's a very late flight to Daytona Beach but driving would probably be quicker. RSW has a couple options for now. You may just want to consider driving to ATL and getting a hotel so they can rest before driving home tomorrow. It's a sure thing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjbean4 Posted March 23, 2020 #411 Share Posted March 23, 2020 They just pushed back for the gate and now also showing up on FlightRadar24. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted March 23, 2020 #412 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Did you hear them? Delta 1530 taxiing 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjbean4 Posted March 23, 2020 #413 Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) 8 minutes ago, PiperHolliday said: @Kindergirl It appears all flights from ATL-TPA today have been canceled. As well as the majority of the flights for tomorrow. There is only one option left ATL-MCO and it departs before your parents arrive in ATL. There's a very late flight to Daytona Beach but driving would probably be quicker. RSW has a couple options for now. You may just want to consider driving to ATL and getting a hotel so they can rest before driving home tomorrow. It's a sure thing. According to FlightAware there are still 3 flights scheduled to Tampa before the end of the day with 8:43pm, 11:06pm and 12:55am TPA arrivals. If Kindergirl would end up having to go back to making the drive to Orlando she wouldn't make it in time unless she had enough notice to make the drive and might have to leave before knowing that the flight actually took off. With some help they could still make the 8:43 TPA arrival FLT. Edited March 23, 2020 by rjbean4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted March 23, 2020 #414 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Delta 1530 Rwy 24L line up and wait https://www.liveatc.net/hlisten.php?mount=klax3&icao=klax 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjbean4 Posted March 23, 2020 #415 Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) Waiting for clearance on runway 24 L at LAX Edited March 23, 2020 by rjbean4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted March 23, 2020 #416 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Delta 1530 clear for take off Rwy 24L https://www.liveatc.net/hlisten.php?mount=klax3&icao=klax 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjbean4 Posted March 23, 2020 #417 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Just cleared by the tower to roll. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted March 23, 2020 #418 Share Posted March 23, 2020 2 hours ago, StLouisCruisers said: They look better than I would after those long flights! Props to them! My thoughts as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjbean4 Posted March 23, 2020 #419 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Just rotated and started to climb out. On their way to ATL. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rare Copper10-8 Posted March 23, 2020 #421 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Delta 1530 off to ATL! Good luck Deb; hate it that you might have to drive to Atlanta https://flightaware.com/live/flight/DAL1530 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANGELCAT Posted March 23, 2020 #422 Share Posted March 23, 2020 DL 2802 at 7:17 pm to TPA still shows on time 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted March 23, 2020 #423 Share Posted March 23, 2020 2 hours ago, 3rdGenCunarder said: They do! They look relaxed, like they just got off a little 1-hour flight, not the incredible trek they've been on. I've always said that generation is tough, tougher than the generations that followed them. I totally agree. That generation had a harder life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaoma Posted March 23, 2020 #424 Share Posted March 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, 1ANGELCAT said: DL 2802 at 7:17 pm to TPA still shows on time Yes, and they show DL 2993 and DL 2791 still flying today. Hopefully they will get them on one of these. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love the beach Posted March 23, 2020 #425 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Just awesome Copper-8, just awesome!! You are the best! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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