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Polybius

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9. Then it's time that engineers figured out a better solution

Reply to ZZenith (Reply #4)

Mon May 11, 2020, 10:28 PM

May 2020

We've been flying commercially for over 80 years, we should be able to fly around the world three times with all of the fuel that's used in a normal flight.

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Boeing CEO sees passenger levels under 25% in September, pain for airlines: NBC interview [View all] turbinetree May 2020 OP

Well, saw a pic today that United is flying full planes cross country MiniMe May 2020 #1

I'll bet more than 75% of their planes are idle on the ground. ZZenith May 2020 #2

But instead of flying 2 planes, they fly 1 overcrowded MiniMe May 2020 #3

Do you realize how much fuel is burned during an average flight?! ZZenith May 2020 #4

I know, but United has it up on their web site that they are practicing proper social distancing MiniMe May 2020 #5

No way to board a plane without coming within six feet of someone else, really. ZZenith May 2020 #6

Air recirculation isn't that big of a deal on airplanes Massacure May 2020 #11

Then it's time that engineers figured out a better solution Polybius May 2020 #9

You know, MAGAts can save the industry by flying more often ffr May 2020 #7

The same for the cruise industry. herding cats May 2020 #8

I wonder if this might cause some renewed interest in train travel? After all atleast on the trains cstanleytech May 2020 #10