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Post by alohavball on May 20, 2021 21:47:03 GMT -5
I'm still shocked Duan Fang is there. She was literally chilling at home and woke up one morning to see that not only was she called for the NT, but has to fly to Italy and participate in VNL for 5 weeks. Wang Yizhu was already at the base training, but I guess Lang Ping not inviting her is putting an emphasis that she needs to work on her passing. She's still young so she'll have more opportunities next cycle. |
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Post by ironhammer on May 20, 2021 21:56:31 GMT -5
According to that site, Italy will actually fly direct to LAX starting in July. Some other European-LAX routes will be cancelled. I imagine a ton of changes will probably come to travel internationally in the coming times. I can’t imagine who would? Too many flights go through LHR, CDG and Frankfort these days by design. That said, Alitalia is the Italian airline but they offer a pretty weak product and even the Italian government has recently dumped them for another Italian airline to be the national flagship airline. I supposed AA may do a flight to FCO. Alitalia has long been mired in mismanagement, executing poor strategies and suffering from excessive cost. I'm surprised its still around (after numerous bailouts and take overs by the government). |
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Post by Reach on May 20, 2021 22:00:20 GMT -5
I can’t imagine who would? Too many flights go through LHR, CDG and Frankfort these days by design. That said, Alitalia is the Italian airline but they offer a pretty weak product and even the Italian government has recently dumped them for another Italian airline to be the national flagship airline. I supposed AA may do a flight to FCO. Alitalia has long been mired in mismanagement, executing poor strategies and suffering from excessive cost. I'm surprised its still around (after numerous bailouts and take overs by the government). Honestly, the airline mirrors the Italian governments level of mismanagement, scams, bribery, and run like a mafia like state. Italy, the land of scammers! |
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2021 22:01:43 GMT -5
I think Alitalia is an airline that has been furnacing cash for years, is poorly situated in Italy which is not exactly the commerce hub that Frankfurt, London, Paris, Amsteram, etc. are. They were losing cash well before COVID. When you would rather fly American or United to Europe than Alitalia, you know they have issues. I do not quite understand an LAX to Rome. Alitalia is in an alliance that includes Delta. I would not think LAX is the place to pick up a bunch of Delta passengers riding on codeshares. But, what do I really know?
And I will echo the comments about Lufthansa and the 2x2x2 business class. It really is not good. I mean, relative to economy it is great. But, compared to other airlines it is not comfy. Not private. I think my feet still hurt from being crammed into a little cubby. #Firstworldproblems
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Post by Reach on May 20, 2021 22:04:28 GMT -5
I think Alitalia is an airline that has been furnacing cash for years, is poorly situated in Italy which is not exactly the commerce hub that Frankfurt, London, Paris, Amsteram, etc. are. They were losing cash well before COVID. When you would rather fly American or United to Europe than Alitalia, you know they have issues. I do not quite understand an LAX to Rome. Alitalia is in an alliance that includes Delta. I would not think LAX is the place to pick up a bunch of Delta passengers riding on codeshares. But, what do I really know? And I will echo the comments about Lufthansa and the 2x2x2 business class. It really is not good. I mean, relative to economy it is great. But, compared to other airlines it is not comfy. Not private. I think my feet still hurt from being crammed into a little cubby. #Firstworldproblems Lufthansa has to be the most overrated "top" airline. I've had better business class experiences on AA and UA than the Luf. Turkish Airlines has a similar seat as does older United planes. They all suck and need to update their hard product. All this #firstworldproblem talk and now I'd be okay with riding in a mediocre 2x2x2 biz class product just to go somewhere. |
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Post by Kingsley on May 20, 2021 22:06:10 GMT -5
I remember flying Southwest to DC for a high school trip.
The peanuts were fantastic. My friend, fresh off his 18th birthday, ordered a gin and tonic without anyone questioning it. Before we landed, we flew into a severe thunderstorm and the cabin lights went out. The veterans of Southwest assured us it was part of the ride.
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Post by Reach on May 20, 2021 22:07:03 GMT -5
I remember flying Southwest to DC for a high school trip. The peanuts were fantastic. My friend, fresh off his 18th birthday, ordered a gin and tonic without anyone questioning it. Before we landed, we flew into a severe thunderstorm and the cabin lights went out. The veterans of Southwest assured us it was part of the ride. Sounds like Spirit or Frontier and even better, Ryanair |
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Post by Reach on May 20, 2021 22:08:26 GMT -5
So anywho... who starts and libero and setter for most of this tournament? Do you think Karch has decided yet?
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Post by Kingsley on May 20, 2021 22:09:04 GMT -5
I remember flying Southwest to DC for a high school trip. The peanuts were fantastic. My friend, fresh off his 18th birthday, ordered a gin and tonic without anyone questioning it. Before we landed, we flew into a severe thunderstorm and the cabin lights went out. The veterans of Southwest assured us it was part of the ride. Sounds like Spirit or Frontier and even better, Ryanair Ryanair memes are fantastic. When you see the ground, put on your life vest. |
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Post by Reach on May 20, 2021 22:10:20 GMT -5
Sounds like Spirit or Frontier and even better, Ryanair Ryanair memes are fantastic. When you see the ground, put on your life vest. I've never experienced Ryanair because, well, I have taste and I deserve the most but... I hear they play some crazy music when landing.. like Mozart or something. |
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Post by ironhammer on May 20, 2021 22:11:40 GMT -5
I think Alitalia is an airline that has been furnacing cash for years, is poorly situated in Italy which is not exactly the commerce hub that Frankfurt, London, Paris, Amsteram, etc. are. They were losing cash well before COVID. When you would rather fly American or United to Europe than Alitalia, you know they have issues. I do not quite understand an LAX to Rome. Alitalia is in an alliance that includes Delta. I would not think LAX is the place to pick up a bunch of Delta passengers riding on codeshares. But, what do I really know? And I will echo the comments about Lufthansa and the 2x2x2 business class. It really is not good. I mean, relative to economy it is great. But, compared to other airlines it is not comfy. Not private. I think my feet still hurt from being crammed into a little cubby. #Firstworldproblems Milan (commercial and financial hub of Italy with well-known fashion industries and related global luxury brands) and Rome (the political capital and tourist hot-spot for its Roman ruins) do command significant passenger traffic. There is sufficient demand to and from both destinations for airlines based there to turn a profit. So its not the inherent market that is the issue. Its management of the airlines. |
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Post by basil on May 20, 2021 22:12:57 GMT -5
So anywho... who starts and libero and setter for most of this tournament? Do you think Karch has decided yet? I bet he'll rotate Carlini, Poulter, and Hancock throughout the weeks so that only 2 out of 3 are playing...I'd assume the first two would start against most of the teams while Hancock comes off the bench/maybe starts against the weaker teams. As for libero...only Karch and the staff know. I hope whoever it is gets consistent playing time. |
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Post by ironhammer on May 20, 2021 22:13:06 GMT -5
Ryanair memes are fantastic. When you see the ground, put on your life vest. I've never experienced Ryanair because, well, I have taste and I deserve the most but... I hear they play some crazy music when landing.. like Mozart or something. I flown on its rival Easyjet, which was ok. Not much different from taking a bus. Its ok for short flights (i.e. within Western Europe). Longer flights (i.e. to Egypt) though and the small seats with next to no recline will make things a bit...uncomfortable. |
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Post by Kingsley on May 20, 2021 22:13:26 GMT -5
So anywho... who starts and libero and setter for most of this tournament? Do you think Karch has decided yet? Libero/OH3 |
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Post by werka on May 20, 2021 22:13:40 GMT -5
I want to see Larson/Plummer/JT combo. That seems dope. Imagine Plummer+Ogbogu blocking Egonu/Boskovic with LibeROBO, Larson, and Carlini digging around it  I’m so excited. And I just can’t hide it. prayer circle that Plummer’s passing is at least decent so she gets a solid shot at OH. |
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