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Aer Lingus Fleet/ Routes Discussion Pt 2 (ALL possible routes included)

AMKC · 2020-04-14 18:31:36

I think some people on hear have said it used to be regular alright. I would not no be sure but I am sure there was some talk about on here a while back. Someone on here who knows more about it might give you a better answer. Mod note: There is to be no discussion of potential services to Las Vegas unless and until an…

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#8912 31-10-2025 06:09PM

JimBobSnob

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I read it was to reduce heat and glare on the 350 but apparently it also turned out to do a similar job on the 330neo. Many 747s used to have similar black around the cockpit in the 70s for glare.
Might make for a more comfortable ride for pilots considering the length of flights the 321 makes, particularly the XLR's. It's the pennies that matter more though I guess.

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#8913 31-10-2025 08:39PM

Hotblack Desiato

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Maybe they don't want to make an easy differentiator for punters to go "oh we're on one of the older planes".

I'm partial to your abracadabra,
I'm raptured by the joy of it all.

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