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A mayday call was put to ATC, which does mean that the pilots were aware of a problem and had time to react to whatever it was, but no time to recover. This is a tragic incident, and news reports currently believe there are no survivors among the 242 souls on board, as well as many deaths on the ground. However, there are survivors among the injured in the hostel, and so all my hopes are with them to pull through and recover quickly.

I know it's very normal to speculate on stuff like this, but to clear things up, the boeing 787 (especially this type, the 787-8) has never suffered a single hull loss, nor has there ever been a fatality linked to it until this point. It was introduced first in 2011, so 14 years of constant service with over 1,100 planes gives it an immaculate safety record. Boeing whistleblower Sam Salehpour did raise concerns that shortcuts in the manufacturing of this type could possibly cause an explosive decompression similar to that of China Airlines Flight 611, however this is not likely to be what happened here (these incidents normally take place at much higher altitudes and during cruise phase of flight). I will probably update this post as the reports are released and more information comes out.

10. New York JFK - never visited

cool layout I think. mostly I'm biased because the old name is Idlewild and that's indeniably cool as fuck.

9. Helsinki Vantaa HEL - visited 15/06/24

Taking off from thsi airport is just so pretty. Also the approach is rly nice for no reason. Also a nice terminal EVERYTHING IS AUTOMATED its so scary.

8. Kerry Airport EIK - never visited

shit is actually in the middle of nowhere but you have to have it because it is not only cheaper but also faster to take a PLANE from kerry to Dublin than any other form of transport. The terminal has 1 shop and a pub which makes it better stocked than most large towns in the West. All its missing is a GAA club.

7. Belfast City BHD - visited 11/07/24 (to spot)

no picture because for some reason every single image of this runway IS ATROCIOUS but. It approaches over the bay into the middle of the city and I love when planes do that. Also the takeoff is epic. The superior Belfast Airport fer sure.

6. Chicago O Hare ORD - never visited

Why they got ancient runes in the middle of Chicago. Every approach to this airport in the MIDDLE OF THE CITY looks ridiculous. The neighborhood directly north of this is called Des Plaines also which I find hilarious because I have a bad sense of humor.

5. Milan Bergamo BGY - visited 15/07/17

The approach goes between the mountains which makes some people on the plane say their peace with God (funny as fuck). The fact that you WILL have turbulence makes it much funnier. Like a little rollercoaster. It loses points for being In Italy

4. Edinburgh EDI - visited 30/12/19

Approaches over the city when coming from Ireland, and has a really steep approach depending on where u arrive from (enjoyable). A lady told me in panic there was a hole in the wings on approach here (it was the flaps). Also the transport links r actually v good.

3. London Heathrow LHW - visited 14/05/18

the definition of aura. I really hate to give any props to the English but they did pop off here. There's a concorde here by the way guys. A380s land here.

2. Cork Airport ORK - visited 14/05/18

Ireland has only ever had 2 fatal commercial crashes in its 80+ years of celebrated aviation and BOTH of them were planes flying out of or into Cork. This is because the airport is haunted by the fact it murdered Waterford Airports entire career.

1. Dublin Airport DUB - visited 15/06/24

have you ever been on an approach so beautiful it made you start crying because I have. I genuinely could not care less if you think your approach is better it isn't. The planes used to fly over my house and now I'm comforted deeply by the sound of engines. Terminals a bit shit and they could do with a runway extension so the Americans can stop doing all their business in Shannon (irrelevant ass airport) but this is the best and you're not allowed to argue with me.

Honourable mention: Amsterdam Schipol AMS

It's true ! Let's look at my fav girlies again