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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

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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".

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