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I see what you're saying.. sort of. But you're also sort of making my point. In a patriotic comparison, the two companies are like apples and oranges. I suppose it could be made into a regional, loyalty thing; but that gets into some bizarre politcal issues. Which, as also mentioned as a deciding factor into which company gets chosen, isn't that much of an issue for U.S. based airlines. They've purchased a larger percentage of Airbus craft than E.U. based airlines have. Simply because at the time, the Airbus was the better choice.

I can't imagine having this discussion on any other form of mass transport. We happen to be interested in aviation but are a tiny minority in the general scheme of things. I really don't think the general public worries too much about which make of aircraft they travel on, any more than the make of a bus or train. Not that the average passenger has any choice in the matter. The main criteria have always been price & reliability convenience.

I don't know much about modern jet airliners myself & they all look much the same to me, especially on the inside. It's not always possible to see the outside before boarding & sometimes the only way I've known the type is by reading the emergency instructions. It's quite an eye-opener when I've asked friends which type of aircraft they travelled on. They usually say something like; "It had a red stripe down the side". "Engines? Oh I think it had four". "I forget the name of the airline."

I think that minority has changed. As in, as much as the airline industry has changed. The people who used to take fascination in airlines and airliners weren't that much of a minority back when air travel still had a mistique and magic to it. Nowadays, airports more closely resemble bus depots.

I can remember my grandfather.. he wouldn't get on a plane unless he not only had on a suit and tie.. but a hat and flowered lapel to boot. And my father flew every week for 30+ years. When I was younger.. I couldn't wait for him to get home and list the planes he'd been on that week.. and hear what he liked and disliked about each. He retired in 1993. The last several years of his flying weren't so magical. Overpacked jets and stressed out airline personel had taken the fun out of it. As a passneger though (and aviation enthusiast), he adored Airbus craft..

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I refuse to travel on These New fancy trains, Tilting cant be good for you. For me it's steam all the way.

As for cars, dont get me started! I wont go in anything German or American (Or French)

Boats...I only travel by catamaran

Buses...Have to be proper routemasters otherwise i refuse to pay.

Hot Air Balloons...have to be shaped like Bertie Basset.



That will teach you for thinking no-one discusses what type of other transport they use.

Only Joking!
Good point.

.Mic

ultimate rudder flying!!!

its a new sport

.Mic

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Haha, is that like drifting in the sky?  Tons of side skid.

Actually Craig, I think he was being a bit on the lighter side, just joking around   8)