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Bjornsdotter

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4. Years ago

Reply to Agschmid (Original post)

Thu Jan 17, 2013, 11:59 PM

Jan 2013

...my uncle who worked for an airline said that United and others were toning down on the American flag theme & colors on the tail as it made them very recognizable as an American plane. I was told that there was no need to make them a bigger target than they already were.

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American Airlines debuts new livery! What do you think? [View all] Agschmid Jan 2013 OP

It's a bit brash but why not grab the USA USA look before someone flamingdem Jan 2013 #1

Ahhhh, but will US Airways like it? spartan61 Jan 2013 #2

Can't believe anyone likes this ugliness. HERVEPA Jan 2013 #3

Years ago Bjornsdotter Jan 2013 #4

Seems like a valid... although scary... point. n/t Agschmid Jan 2013 #6

I'm not going to say its great... I don't hate it though. Initech Jan 2013 #5

After you steal a bunch of pensions and force massive pay and benefit cuts on your employees mn9driver Jan 2013 #7