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Airliners without window
So the passenger plane without windows is being touted again as the windows serve no useful purpose? Bet Michael O’Leary can’t wait - would you like endless adverts, or a view outside? Outside Sir? That’ll be extra.
For those interested, here’s the proposed A380 double-deck version.
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22nd Jun 2018 10:15 am
crews control
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Imagine Ryanair without windows… they could just play you a video of taking off without actually moving… and then tell you to get a bus to where you really want to go. Not much different from what they do now really?
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22nd Jun 2018 11:23 am
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I think you mean "Michael O'Leary", that other name you mention has all sorts of other meanings and should probably be changed....and theeeeennn......???
22nd Jun 2018 11:23 am
rrhool
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I really don't believe the windows make up 50% of the weight of a wide bodied jet.
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A plane without a window is 50% lighter,
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22nd Jun 2018 12:21 pm
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Isn't it the strengthening they have to add to allow the windows to be cut in that adds the weight?DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
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22nd Jun 2018 12:35 pm
rrhool
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I'm sure it does add weight, but not 50%. There is still an awful lot of stuff in a big plane, even without the windows and additional strengthening.Richard
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22nd Jun 2018 12:38 pm
Madrilleno
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Pre-load everyone into cargo containers and fork lift ‘em in?There are two rules for success,
1. Never tell everything you know.
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