Been through Hartsfield a few times flying Delta, flown their 727-200's, even the classic DC-8's and L-1011 (my first experience on a real jumbo). As other's said, the Delta livery in those days was the best. A airplane watcher's paradise.
Yup, when you could actually welcome and see your loved ones off. I was a kid traveling in the 90s, a lot of times as a UM but flying was something to look actually forward to back then.
never going to happen due to deregulation , low fares and bus people being able to travel. flying lost its luster and privilege in the early 80' and will never be the same. I worked for Delta from 1976 until I retired in 2008. I saw the degradation of air travel first hand.
I miss those times 😢 MD-11 in Delta livery, was truly spectacular ❤️ I flew once on L-1011 from Frankfurt to JFK but unfortunately never had a chance to fly on MD-11.
Awesome stuff! On the larger less frequented or planes on the last legs with the airline, I would purposely asked to be placed on one, with a window seat with a view not directly over the wing. I love flying, but I especially loved it in those days!
This was the "Golden Age" of the 1990s for Delta, fresh of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. At the time my dad flew 757/767s for Delta based out of CVG. He used to say the road to Hell must go through Atlanta, just like every Delta flight.
Ja das stimmt damals die schönen alten Flugzeuge mit der b727 b707 und der Lockheed TriStar und den 737 100 bis 200 schön Laute Triebwerke. Und Woher kommst du.ich wohne Dortmund
By this video, Harry Stonecipher had already killed McDonnell Douglas and Boeing would take over in a few months. That Delta MD-11 sure was the most comfortable ride ever. They are the only ones in this video still operating as of 06/23. Interesting to see NW, VJ, US, etc still operating and those JT8 hushkits...
(Middle School Student Holding a camcorder) Middle School Girl: Wow Teacher: we're waiting for a Newark Bound Flite. Middle School Girl: I bought a Cartons of Nestle Quik, because I need it for my bones to grow.
These airplanes were much better and safer than the horrible planes of today. The MD-11, L-1011, 747-300, 727-200 and A340-600 all shown in this video, have more than 2 engines. Unlike the airplanes of today that go overseas with 2 engines. It is a shame.
Think ETOPS has proven over the last 25yrs. that twin engine long range flight works well. The aircraft you mentioned needed more than two engines to lift the MTOW.
Bro stop talking rubbish number of engines doesnt matter and aviation is always great and not horrible,and also there were way more crashes then than now
@@user-xk8ix9qu7l don’t be rude at me. The more engines the safer. This is proven fact. That is why US specifically use 747 for Air Force One! It is because it has 4 engines. Read about it and learn the facts before you get rude and attack someone!
Not a plane white non-descriptive accountant special paint scheme in sight! The Delta livery for some reason always brought a sense of exotic destinations Ie Florida the Deep South etc Now it’s an awful livery
