How do an 87 and 89 year old get home from Freemantle?

[Copper10-8]

7 minutes ago, StLouisCruisers said:

They're at the Florida Georgia line now.  What a relief!

 

 

[SightCRR]

I am thinking that the parents don't call often because they don't need to. They are world travelers who don't know or care what we want to know like if they made the flight or not. To them there will be another flight later. Hope they made this one. 

[StLouisCruisers]

2 minutes ago, Copper10-8 said:

 

 

 

We love that song!

[cat shepard]

4 minutes ago, rjbean4 said:

They have crossed the coast south of Talahassee and about to start their decent. Will be going outside to look for them.

 

Please, wave for all of us!

[1ANGELCAT]

While we’re waiting for an update on this flight and fingers crossed for a happy ending, Captain Albert has posted his update. 
The Rotterdam has left PV and is heading to meet the Zaandam with additional medical supplies to deal with her medical issues reported yesterday. Praying for a good outcome.

 

[rjbean4]

1 minute ago, seaoma said:

 

TPA is a very nice airport! I love the parking, too!

Yeah its a great spot for plane spotting from the top of the parking ramp at the main terminal and consistently one of the highest rated airports in the country. Mainly because of its design. Has been many upgrades from when it was originally built and getting more international flights. Especially Delta starting seasonal non stops to Amsterdam. Started last spring and stopped in Nov. Was supposed to start up again April 12th but not now.

[Seasick Sailor]

Going to open another bottle of champagne waiting for arrival! We've only got 8 bottles left, so PLEASE land safely. 

[seaoma]

3 minutes ago, rjbean4 said:

Yeah its a great spot for plane spotting from the top of the parking ramp at the main terminal and consistently one of the highest rated airports in the country. Mainly because of its design. Has been many upgrades from when it was originally built and getting more international flights. Especially Delta starting seasonal non stops to Amsterdam. Started last spring and stopped in Nov. Was supposed to start up again April 12th but not now.

 

I didn't know that about the parking ramp, but I'm going to check it out next time I'm there. When I was a very little girl, my uncle who was a teenager and wanted to be a pilot used to take me to BNA (Nashville) to watch the planes. I have fond memories.

 

I was excited about the Amsterdam route. I hope it comes back. I'm in Tampa 3-4 times a year and was looking forward to that route. 

[rjbean4]

2802 approaching. The blue dot is my location. Northern Pinellas County along the SE side of lake tarpon. Heading outside to look for them

[1ANGELCAT]

1 hour ago, rafinmd said:

Correct.  AA 2348 to Richmond, due to depart at 18:25 CDT.  Just delayed until 18:40CDT.

 

Roy

Her flight is in the air ! Departed at 6:52 CDT

[Copper10-8]

They just checked in with TPA approach - Delta 2802 🙂

 

https://www.liveatc.net/hlisten.php?mount=ktpa2&icao=ktpa

[rjbean4]

They went right over us. I SAW THEM!!

[Copper10-8]

2802 visual on Rwy 1L - cleared to land

[Cruise Suzy]

1 hour ago, rafinmd said:

Right now I have both my laptops on flight aware.  Scrapnana's flight home is only 8 minutes after this one.

 

Roy

 

Thanks for keeping us informed of her flight Roy - and welcome home to you too. Glad you are safe.

[rjbean4]

Not only did I see them but heard them a nice sounding 757. now circling back on final. Landing gear down and locked when they cross the Gandy Bridge. Stand by Kindergirl.

[rjbean4]

[sotiris]

3 minutes ago, rjbean4 said:

Not only did I see them but heard them a nice sounding 757. now circling back on final. Landing gear down and locked when they cross the Gandy Bridge. Stand by Kindergirl.

These instantaneous updates are unbelievable.  I never imagined I would hear inflight details.

Edited March 24, 2020 by sotiris

[Copper10-8]

On the ground taxiing to the gate 🙂

 

Sound like at TPA, the ATC controller does both tower and ground freqs - no stress at all

[rjbean4]

TOUCHDOWN AND REVERSE THRUST ON RUNWAY 1L. Will be a very short taxi to the gate.

[rafinmd]

I guess the bad news is wheelchairs last off the plane.

 

Roy

[Kindergirl]

I am in the terminal. Went to parking level nine but then I got too anxious. It’s great up there tho!

Thanks for keeping me posted. 
😃😃😃

[Seasick Sailor]

Should have ordered the Signature Beverage pkg for this thread.

[cat shepard]

1 minute ago, Kindergirl said:

I am in the terminal. Went to parking level nine but then I got too anxious. It’s great up there tho!

Thanks for keeping me posted. 
😃😃😃

 

We are all there with you. But we are keeping our distance! I hope this is it for you, Deb! 

[rjbean4]

Now we will wait to hear from Kindergirl to report in on if her parents were on this flight. Its a very short distance from the gate to the tram to the main terminal once they are off with the help. Then elevators down to baggage if they had any.

[cat shepard]

Just now, Seasick Sailor said:

Should have ordered the Signature Beverage pkg for this thread.

 

If you were a little closer, I would deliver. Using disposable gloves and wipes, of course.