Amsterdam/MD-11 "mileage run"

[kc2aqg]

Hey All-

So I've been keeping an eye on fares on KLM's flights from JFK-AMS, some of which are now operated by the MD-11. I've never been on one and always wanted to being a huge MDC fan. So I think I finally found the chance. I have three days that I can take off for a 4 day trip over to Amsterdam. Leaving 2/16 and returning on 2/20, fares around around $540 after taxes, which sounds pretty good to me. Unfortunately, it's only operated MD-11 one way, but I don't think I'll have the chance to ride on one again once it's pulled for the summer schedule. What do y'all think?

[MarkLawrence]

Go for it Andy - Amsterdam is a great city to visit as well!!

[USAF Pilot 07]

Amsterdam is great! I'd go back there in a heartbeat!

[hiss srq]

Enjoy, the city is wonderful.

[JZ1]

Not only the city of Amsterdam is great to visit, AMS itself is a mecca for spotting. Spotting is very encouraged. Check out the AMS official web site -- http://www.schiphol.nl/_entertainment/v ... 1008830596

A trip on MD-11, a few days spent at AMS, sightseeing in Amsterdam, a perfect vacation.

[petertenthije]

As you may have heard the official spotter site alongside the Kaagbaan has been closed last friday. To get next to the runway you will need a car, or a generous dutchman offering you a lift. ;)

If you decide to come over, drop me a line and I'll drive you around on saturday or sunday. I won't be able to join you weekdays due to work obligations. I do not live nearby enough to drop by after work.

Peter ten Thije
http://www.schipholspotter.com

[kc2aqg]

Thanks for all of the advice guys. Unfortunately, I had to nix the Amsterdam idea due to costs and timing issues. So instead I'll be running down to FLL to relax for a few days and meet up with Mark for some spotting. Hopefully I will be able to get to AMS on the way to another European city this summer for work.

[Eddie.]

Hey if you don't mind. I'd like meeting up with you and Mark sometime when your down at FLL or MIA.

[MarkLawrence]

Any time Eddie - it will more than likely be a lunchtime either Monday and/or Tuesday - with leaving for overseas soon - my weekends are pretty much taken. There has been some good stuff at FLL recently - Air Canada 70 year and 65 year scheme, Southwest - I've got Lone Star One, Arizona One and Maryland One, Delta brought in new scheme and winglets on 757's Sunday, Canjet TUI hybrid was also in Sunday - it's a good time for FLL - btw - any of the US Air guys (Ron, etc) - and of the A319 special schemes scheduled for FLL at all in the coming days?

[kc2aqg]

Sure Eddie, would definitely like to meet up with you for some spotting at FLL, MIA, or both. I'm coming in late Saturday night (2/16), so I might spend Sunday morning on the beach, but perhaps in the afternoon I might hit either MIA or FLL, and definitely going to try to meet up with Mark on Monday during lunch at FLL. PM me for my cell phone number.

Mark - definitely let me know what time you'll head out to the spotting area so I'll make sure I'm not late!