American Airlines MD-80 Retirement Flight + “Super 80” Retirement Party

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September 4, 2019 marked the last day American Airlines would operate their iconic MD-80 “Super 80” aircraft in revenue service. It was the #Super80Sendoff. I couldn’t miss this retirement day for the American Airlines MD-80. So I hope you’ll join me on this special flight!
When American Airlines announced the last American Airlines MD-80 flight, from Dallas to Chicago, they named the flight American Airlines flight 80, in honor of the Super 80. That flight sold out quickly! But I was able to snag a seat on the last American Airlines MD-80 flight from Raleigh, NC to Dallas, TX. This American Airlines MD-80 Flight would also give me access to the party thrown before the very last Super 80 flight ever.
In this video, we’ll explore a little of the history of the American Airlines MD-80, check out the service, and the seat. We’ll even join the party American Airlines threw for their MD-80’s retirement. You’ll even get the chance to hear from American Airlines CEO, Doug Parker about his feelings about the American Airlines MD-80 and its retirement.
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@AverytheCubanAmerican 4 жыл бұрын

The MD-80 had a good run, all good things must come to an end. They did a proper sendoff

@Unuthryear 4 жыл бұрын

My eyes are still red from all the MD-80 "red eyes" from PDX👉DFW👉MCO, that was the "standard" in the 90's

@johnfarr2738 4 жыл бұрын

Avery the Cuban-American I wish they’d save at least one of these planes for a museum and not just send them all to the dessert to rot.

@s2v8377 4 жыл бұрын

@@johnfarr2738 some were donated to aviation schools. There's one in Miami for example.

@markvolpe2305 4 жыл бұрын

@@johnfarr2738 Even Delta saved one of there DC-9's for the museum in Atlanta when it retired.

@bluelithium9808 4 жыл бұрын

Delta still flying them.

@yuvvrajkperson 4 жыл бұрын

American Airlines CEO Doug was rick-rolling us lol

@AFoxGuy 4 жыл бұрын

200th like

@thecomedypilot5894 4 жыл бұрын

224th

@yuvvrajkperson 4 жыл бұрын

First

@davecrupel2817 4 жыл бұрын

Made me laugh XD

@TheHilarygrant 4 жыл бұрын

Yeet

@captainsinclair7954 4 жыл бұрын

Farewell MD-80! We aviation geeks will miss you.

@veerchatlani762 3 жыл бұрын

@carlosrivas1629 3 жыл бұрын

yeah as along as you remember to grease up the jack screw of the vertical stabilizers.

@derstuka96 4 жыл бұрын

I worked at McDonnell Douglas in Long Beach, Ca. in 1990. I worked on the very first MD-11s. MD-80s were rolling off the assembly line constantly. Also, the very first C-17 Globemasters were on the assembly line then. I can't believe it's been 30 yrs...

@ekrano9574 4 жыл бұрын

My dad worked there as well. First on the MD-80, then on the C-17 up until he passed away in 2005. His name is still on the blast wall where they tested the engines of the C-17.

@mcdonnelldouglasmd-1124 4 жыл бұрын

Did you flew on an MD-11?

@derstuka96 4 жыл бұрын

McDonnell Douglas MD-11 I did not.

@mcdonnelldouglasmd-1124 4 жыл бұрын

@@derstuka96 me too😭 I love this plane and I want to charter me a freighter for one flight when i haven enough money!

@clausstimpfig3803 4 жыл бұрын

o.m.g. it was T.W.A. Aircraft. I flew so many times as an employee of Trans World on this Aircraft .my heart is melting

@billyw5260 4 жыл бұрын

At least Delta still has some TWA 757's flying in their fleet. Not the same I know, but they still once proudly flew the TWA livery!

@JetstreamAviation747 4 жыл бұрын

claus stimpfig my grandpa used to be an engineer for TWA and then moved to AMERICAN

@thecomedypilot5894 4 жыл бұрын

@@billyw5260 And those poor 757's got 10 years left in Delta's fleet :( I know it seems like a lot, but that time will come quick!

@kevinonthank 4 жыл бұрын

MdD-80 and 727 were my all time favorites❤️

@BigT-vk5yn 4 жыл бұрын

My first time flying was on an md-80. Second time was to Seattle from Dfw. For my brothers wedding. Love seeing other aviation enthusiasts like myself. So long md-80. Never forgotten

@maggy3418 4 жыл бұрын

My first flight was on an American Airlines MD80 from CYVR to KDFW. Will never forget that flight.

@stevenjodoin4894 4 жыл бұрын

Dad why are you crying Me:

@mjbull5156 4 жыл бұрын

"A remarkable view of the engine..." The remark being "Are you kidding me?"

@TheJrm206 4 жыл бұрын

MJBull515 I’ve had that seat on so many delta flights 😭

@94XJ 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheJrm206 As my ex would say "Sucks to suck!"

@craft7185 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve flown allegiant for all my life, and the MD-80s were always having me like “better not be an engine seat”

@ieatshortpeople6825 3 жыл бұрын

I almost got sat there on my only flight on the MD-80. 1 seat ahead of the engine and my siblings got the view of metal behind me.

@youdontknowme5969 2 жыл бұрын

The *_RuMbLe SeAt_* !!! 🥴

@richschindler8731 4 жыл бұрын

And now I’m feeling very old. I can still recall the ads for the NEW MD-80 coming soon. As a corporate pilot I spent a lot of time in LAX back in the day, and many a time I would drive down to Long Beach to see MD 80’s being born. So now both, the MD-80 and myself are retired. We had a good run !!

@pspecs 4 жыл бұрын

how many of you commenting ever sat in those last two rows next to the engines? My hearing would always return in baggage claim.

@lvthud 4 жыл бұрын

Yep, I had the joy of sitting there a few times on TWA.

@22640cal 4 жыл бұрын

I have and I hated it lol

@RoadCone411 4 жыл бұрын

Yup. Not a favorite place to sit at all. Does the last row not even get a window or am I thinking of a different airline/aircraft?

@Hillbillyhotcouple 4 жыл бұрын

I have. As a child I can remember wanting to cry when I found out my "window" seat had a view of an engine....

@ryankenyon5010 4 жыл бұрын

Just did that on a Delta bird. Deafening!

@ttheone3518 4 жыл бұрын

5:20 oh no! Im getting rick rolled by the md80!

@samlyon308 4 жыл бұрын

T The one I thought the same thing!

@midwestguy8771 4 жыл бұрын

I was shocked when I heard that as well!

@TI_Tajador 4 жыл бұрын

I said the same thing!

@diegoo3559 4 жыл бұрын

T The one lol

@birchtree5884 4 жыл бұрын

We all got rick rolled!!!

@EdwardTravels 4 жыл бұрын

The MD80s were so comfortable to fly on. They were well built and have a great service history

@theasian5496 4 жыл бұрын

Like if u want to revive the MD-80!

@lorifrederick2367 4 жыл бұрын

I am going to miss the MD-80. My favorite type of aircraft. Our house is located under a final approach traffic pattern. Live watching those MD fly right over our house.

@ap70621 4 жыл бұрын

The MD-80 is a great plane, sad to see it go.

@Kevin-rf1gi 4 жыл бұрын

Great way to memorialize the occasion Jeb! And always a pleasure to see Doug Parker being approachable, magnanimous and respectful to the event and why matters to others. That said, I know nothing about the reasons or economics behind their decision to retire the aircraft, but when you watch your video and see how gracefully the MD-80 flies, you can't help but think they might be making a mistake...

@Adamweber518 4 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. My dad recently retired from Delta on the 757/767 but spent many years in both seats of the MD-88. I tagged along with him on countless trips over the summers in the mid 90s. Flying today is more comfortable than it’s ever been but the aircraft of that era will always be extra special to me. I get that the Mad Dog is at the end of its useful life, but still bittersweet indeed.

@AADFWspotters2 4 жыл бұрын

Today was a somber day for many, as we remember the legacy of the MD-80. The MD-80 which I flew on over at least a hundred times in my life time with communting to see family, has left its mark on me. The MD80 IS the only reason that I am in flight school right now becuaee when I was 9 years old sitting in the cockpit of an MD80 I made a promise to myself that I would fly this plane one day. As I am working on my commercial rating it appears I have run out of time....I will never have the chance to fly this bird, but I will attribute my pilot career to this plane. Thank u MD80, for inspiring the young child that I was to pursue dreams. See you in the skies old friend!

@bobtyler8374 4 жыл бұрын

I really loved that speech at the end. It really puts it all into perspective, you are one guy on one flight on one trip a plane makes, that same planes carries 10,50, maybe even 400 people depending on the type, making multiple flights a day for 20-30 years, thats hundreds of thousands, even millions of people, on ONE aircraft. I think it truly brings together what being an aviation enthusiast is all about.

@mattiagnagno757 4 жыл бұрын

bob tyler Agree, what a profound comment 😭

@elliottb8704 4 жыл бұрын

Is it weird that I’m on the verge of tears? Nah!

@arikrampus6825 4 жыл бұрын

Same it's a av geek thing lol

@andreworiez8920 4 жыл бұрын

I was about to say... Yousa wouldn't be the only one....

@rulinghabs 4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. Well done video

@tracemitchell7358 4 жыл бұрын

Aviation is a beautiful thing and it’s always sad to see a chapter of its life come to an end. So long MadDog, May your skies be clear and the wind always at your tail.

@kmvstudios9072 4 жыл бұрын

I managed to book a delta flight on the MD-80 before they are retired, I know it is only a matter of time, so I am glad I get to fly on one

@billyw5260 4 жыл бұрын

Today was a sad day in my life! I flew so much on the MD80's predecessor, the DC9. I grew up flying with my dad and seeing so many of those AA MD80's wherever and whenever I flew. I feel like a part of my childhood has been placed on the scrap heap. I know all good things must come to an end, but I seriously wish sometimes that all these Super 80's could go to museums instead of getting broken up. Rest in Peace Mad Dog, you will not be forgotten.

@QuarioQuario54321 4 жыл бұрын

RIP American MD-80 1983-2019 RIP American unpainted livery 1967-2019 The last one was flight 80(normally that’s a 777-200 from Dallas to London, which after this is being swapped for a 777-300ER)

@matthewrammig 4 жыл бұрын

QuarioQuario54321 Rip to all the passengers who flew on MD-80’s

@bradyzollars8212 4 жыл бұрын

Welp...a great plane for another great plane.

@stereoheadmtl5944 4 жыл бұрын

@chaz8624 Plus the B7272 in SEA at Air Museum in unpainted retirement livery

@joseph2095 3 жыл бұрын

RIP American Airlines

@Sacto1654 4 жыл бұрын

I think American Airlines thought back in the early 2000's about re-engining the planes with a modern engine like the Pratt & Whitney PW6024. Had that happened, it's likely the MD-80 would still be in service with American until the 2020's.

@cardiffflyer 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I got to fly on the Delta MD-80 when I got the chance!

@kseaflyer 4 жыл бұрын

The only time I was on an AA Maddog was ORD-MCI in the last row in an isle seat NEXT to the engine

@JorgeLopez-lw9zj 4 жыл бұрын

I love this airplane, the feeling when the plane is taking off the ground is amazing, you feel like someone is pushing you forward with an extreme force. Now days you barely feel when the plane takes off.

@metaloper 4 жыл бұрын

One of the greatest aircrafts ever designed. I loved to fly in one of these. The engine sound at take off was simple amazing.

@zrhplanespotting 4 жыл бұрын

I followed your flight on Flightradar24 yesterday:)

@sanddabz5635 4 жыл бұрын

It's a bummer to see the McDonnell Douglas company fade away, now just Airbus & Boeing~

@videosforfun123 4 жыл бұрын

Sanddab Z yeah! 😂

@verxizy 4 жыл бұрын

We need another company beside Airbus and Boeing to compete

@SouthFLExpressLanes 4 жыл бұрын

And bombardier

@boisegameshowguy 4 жыл бұрын

You may eventually get a competitor out of India or China if the worldwide market is right and the right investment takes off. 🇮🇳 🇨🇳

@saffron6870 4 жыл бұрын

My first ever flight in my life was on a Super 80, so this means so much to me.

@Coffee_N_Music 4 жыл бұрын

I loved Airtrans 717s. Still can fly one on Delta! Thanks Jeb! Wish we seen the cockpit

@conorruss 4 жыл бұрын

Yessss, I said this on Instagram. Sad to see the MD 80 go.

@ph89787 4 жыл бұрын

Haven’t been on an MD-80 and for the time being probably never will. But still it’s sad for when an aircraft type is retired.

@rwjolley 4 жыл бұрын

Great segment about the MD-80!!! Very well done.

@ethanmcdowell9677 9 ай бұрын

The 80..... The Coal Burning, Soot Spewing, Thunder Tube. It'll always hold a special place in my heart, along with its older cousin the DC-9. I've serviced hundreds of them during my aviation career and truly miss them. I miss the old "steam" gauges, cables, and pulleys.

@avgeek4839 4 жыл бұрын

I love American Airlines so much, and the MD80 was really an aviation critical plane, as it played an important part in aviation industry. I was also at the retirement party, it was really such an emotional experience

@eitang8370 4 жыл бұрын

The MD80 was beautiful and convenient will miss it a lot

@adriananzano2292 4 жыл бұрын

that old livery brings back memories

@georgethetravelgenius1705 4 жыл бұрын

Jeb, you’ve brought a tear to my eyes. Lord, I’m gunna miss these girls, including the scraped knuckles, destroyed knees and ligaments, everything! ❤️❤️❤️

@davidmanzke4715 4 жыл бұрын

I flew the last AA MD-80 out of GRR the day before the AA MD-80’s last ever flight. I would have loved to be on AA80, but I got the tickets too late. Absolutely love these planes, and it is sad to see them go

@aidanlelliott2180 4 жыл бұрын

You have to miss those engine noises.

@quack10 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much JEB!!!! I loved this plane as well. Countless travels in and out of Burbank - BUR. Almost exclusively on AA. BUT more importantly, this was my father's favorite plane. He flew for constantly for business since 1967. He flew every kind of plane ever made before his passing in 1995. I never really knew why, but he loved this plane so dearly, he would go out of his way to make sure one of his segments had a Mad Dog on it. My fave part was that when you sat on the right in economy, there was only 2 seats. You can't beat that!!! Thanks again Jeb!!!

@Hillbillyhotcouple 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeb...you created my final memory of the MD-80. I remember flying into San Antonio for basic training at Lackland AFB on one....this video will become a part of my forever memory of the MD-80. Thanks again my friend.

@extra_nick 4 жыл бұрын

I was going to be on this flight before a family emergency

@monopolylife 4 жыл бұрын

Aviation Anytime, hope everything’s alright! 🙏🏼

@extra_nick 4 жыл бұрын

R Lawrence Chavez Thank You

@ethanlembree735 4 жыл бұрын

my home airport is raleigh! glad to see you here

@timothyb949 4 жыл бұрын

This video brought me to tears...

@gfrede1 4 жыл бұрын

A fitting tribute! Thanks for sharing!

@Rokku-P 4 жыл бұрын

I flew on a MD80 on AA when I was younger. I remember asking my dad “where are the engines” and he told me they were on the back

@TH3PLA1NP1L0T 4 жыл бұрын

Aw, how sad McDonnell Douglas made some good aircraft, some had a bad reputation though some have good ones as well such as the MD-11... Both the MD-11 and the DC-10 are my favorite aircraft by the way though I have respect for their other aircraft that made them successful

@alexsaab8089 2 жыл бұрын

Death traps

@kenbailey9289 4 жыл бұрын

I have flown many trips on MD-80s both with American and Delta since they came out in the 80s. A lot of people don't like them because they lack the features of newer aircraft. However I really liked the 2-3 or 3-2 seating arrangement, which meant there was less chance of the dreaded middle seat. Hearing those Pratt and Whitney engines spool up during take-off was always music to my ears. However they were very loud in the rear cabin. I will miss seeing them.

@tychoman Жыл бұрын

I've been looking for this video. MD-80s were my favorite planes to fly in. Always had the smoothest rides.

@jamesrobinson9194 4 жыл бұрын

Flown on these with Swissair in the 90s!

@jacesobey6498 4 жыл бұрын

2 THINGS 1.AA SHOULD HAVE KEPT MORE PLANES IN THE OLD CHROME LIVERY 2.AA SHOULD HAVE DONATED AT LEAST ONE OF THE MD-80 PLANES TO A MEUSEUM BECAUSE I WILL MISS THERE OLD PLANES!!!!!!!:(:(

@yamahaguy1732 4 жыл бұрын

Jace Sobey they did here in Tulsa

@benh3518 4 жыл бұрын

They removed the chrome livery because it actually cost more in maintenance to keep the airframe polished, as opposed to simply painting them white.

@that_llama_in_a_tuxedo4584 4 жыл бұрын

With aircraft becoming composite more and more it isn’t feasible to keep the bare metal livery.

@nilo8642 4 жыл бұрын

They actually donated an MD80 to a museum in Dallas (They cut the cockpit of the plane and placed the cockpit on the museum

@boisegameshowguy 4 жыл бұрын

While they look nicer, I imagine today’s composite materials just can’t sustain the old luster. But I applaud you for using “should have” correctly. 👏🏼 However... Jacksfilms has a great tutorial on the differences between there and their and they’re.

@jeffcunningham308 4 жыл бұрын

So cool that you got to meet Mr Parker. Thanks for the vid and even though I never got to fly on one, I will miss this aircraft!

@kaitlynmathews7570 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this special experience with all of us, Jeb! Great content as usual. Farewell, Super 80!

@RLTtizME 4 жыл бұрын

Question: If the grounding of the 737 MAX has airline management in convulsions, why not postpone phasing out of the MD 80 until the MAX returns? Hmmm?

@kquttersanford3635 4 жыл бұрын

At first they did for a little I wish they did further my dad were very close to ride it but he bought the one with 737 and he’s sad about it

@rkan2 4 жыл бұрын

Winter season the Maxs' are not needed anyway.

@AdamKlopotowski 4 жыл бұрын

I live in Chicago and didn’t get a chance to see the beautiful md 80.

@willsiverhus2208 4 жыл бұрын

i’m not crying you are 🥺. my first memory of flying was on a mad dog. As soon as i stepped aboard, as soon as i heard the engines roar their classic roar.....the last time i stepped off a mad dog was sad. I miss it and cherish it. Thank you löl

@pompousdenial1861 4 жыл бұрын

Great video as always Jeb. This one was particularly special.

@jimwatson842 4 жыл бұрын

Fueled them and flew on them-my favorite airplane. Sorry to see it go...

@FrontierGD 4 жыл бұрын

Farewell, MD-80

@zokeaye 4 жыл бұрын

Frontier GD they retired all of their MD80’s.

@lawenforcemententhusiasts782 4 жыл бұрын

Rest in Peace the MD-80. Very first aircraft I've flown on with American Airlines. Well never forget this iconic aircraft.

@wizardmix 4 жыл бұрын

My first flight was on a DC-9 back in 1982. I was 3. I'll miss these jets. My last DC-9 flight was in 2011. The MD-80s are great and truly, they may not be loud from inside but MAN, if you ever spent time at Dockweiler Beach at the end of LAX, they were louder than 747s on takeoff roll. Speaking of which, Jeb, as an AvNerd you are really doing yourself a disservice if you haven't gone to the In'N'Out burger at S. Sepulveda and W. 92nd street right at the northeast end of LAX's 24L and 24R, there's a little park just south of the In'N'Out where you can eat your food and watch the heavies come in, sometimes once every 2 to 5 minutes! Then, simply drive west on Westchester Pkwy, make a right at the T, quick left onto Waterview St. and another Left on to Vista Del Mar. first and second parking lot on the right is Dockweiler State Beach. You can sit there, have a bonfire and watch the heavies roar overhead while the sun slips into the Pacific. It will be one of the best Av days possible. I can possibly hook you up with the guys at MotoArt studios, just south of LAX. Hit me up!

@rickyclark3184 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Jeb Brooks I flew on the MD- 80 to Puerto Rico airport in San Juan✈✈✈💓😎✌🌎🌍

@aviationdude9546 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@syxepop 4 жыл бұрын

ricky clark, from MIA (Miami, FL) or somewhere else?

@rickyclark3184 4 жыл бұрын

@@syxepop I am from Philly

@syxepop 4 жыл бұрын

ricky clark, kinda forgot MadDogs have the fuel range to go into places like PHL, JFK and probably even BOS from SJU,

@monopolylife 4 жыл бұрын

Did you keep the MD-80 Safety Pamphlet? I would have.

@lillycham 4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same too 😂

@brentboswell1294 4 жыл бұрын

That would've rendered the aircraft unairworthy for the flight to Roswell 🤣 according to Part 91, the safety pamphlet is required equipment in all passenger seats

@monopolylife 4 жыл бұрын

Can’t tell you the number of times I’ve flown and there’s only one for my row in the pockets in front of us. Ended up sharing with person in seat next to me. But discovered the Stewardesses have extra on board.

@risen25 4 жыл бұрын

....

@brentboswell1294 4 жыл бұрын

@@risen25 most airline ferry flights are operated under Part 91...in fact, lots of part 91 rules still govern Part 121 flights (except where Part 121 supersedes Part 91)

@texas1247 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Gonna miss these old birds!

@hlporter 4 жыл бұрын

Never had a bad flight on a Super 80! So many early morning flights, smooth takeoffs and landings. I’ll miss these old birds. Thx for the lovely vid.

@nolantherailfan5048 4 жыл бұрын

Delta may buy them they won't retire there MD-80's until 2022

@aadvantagegold5220 4 жыл бұрын

Nope, they announced that they were dropping their 88s in 2020.

@imonymous 4 жыл бұрын

God i wish you were correct.

@aadvantagegold5220 4 жыл бұрын

@@imonymous I do too.

@andrewsmith1655 4 жыл бұрын

That's the MD90 the retires in 2022. At least plenty of 717s are still around and will be for the foreseeable future. 717 will likely be the last of the McDonnell Douglas designed planes in commercial passenger service aside from that Chinese plane based of the MD80/90 series.

@that_llama_in_a_tuxedo4584 4 жыл бұрын

If they do buy them they won’t be flying but will most likely parts planes

@fernandosalas8589 4 жыл бұрын

5:10 "Doug what does the MD 80 mean to you?". Doug," Mula maker 🤑 🍾🛫💺💰💸" what else that's the true answer.

@jackziegler7696 4 жыл бұрын

what a great video (as always). i was so sad to miss out on a flight but i can put myself in the shoes of the people who did get a ticket. also nicely done on publishing it the day of the flight!

@rdbarne 4 жыл бұрын

My first long haul flight was in 1987 on the American Airlines DC-10 to Honolulu with a stop over in Los Angeles and you're right. That silver with the red, white and blue stripes was breath taking. I'll never forget that!

@raymartin9129 4 жыл бұрын

One of my fav planes. Such an awesome machine.

@jefftidwell77 4 жыл бұрын

Great video man, keep em coming.

@RONNIE-oi8ei 4 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite aircraft!! Great video.

@wastebucket7559 4 жыл бұрын

Won’t be forgotten

@bradsmith7219 4 жыл бұрын

I always love your videos, but this was a really special one. Very well done.

@ClassyWhale 4 жыл бұрын

Grew up flying on this plane type when I went to visit my grandparents every summer! So nostalgic :)

@kolbalthusky 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the shout out jeb! Glad to send you the pics!

@2Stonefly 4 жыл бұрын

Sat in the back of one of these in Dallas during the winter. Last seat, right next to the engine. Flight delayed on the tarmac for over an hour and all I could smell was the jet fuel from the old engines. I was in heaven.

@redb8705 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. Great MD80 retirement

@okzoomer5728 4 жыл бұрын

Wish I could have been there. I have fond memories of flying the MD-80 to our grandparents every year when we were kids :'). This announcment made my 25-year old self bawl for several minutes. Thank god Delta will have their MD-90's and 717's for a few more years at least. The mad dogs will always be my favorite aircraft.

@michaelpanzarella7490 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video Jeb !

@renodemona 4 жыл бұрын

Was on that very Mad Dog back in March, I took a later flight just to get one more ride. I remember flights back east every summer to see family, it was always a TWA super 80 from SAC to STL then another to Allentown. The fact that the last AA flight was on a TWA aircraft makes it even more special.

@12345fowler 4 жыл бұрын

I was only once in a AA Super80 that was back in '88 from San Jose CA to Chicago. We were taxying toward the active when we stopped and engines were shut down. Captain said ATC was delaying the flight some time due to congestion forecast in Chicago. Maybe half an hour later we could tak-off and I enjoyed a marvellous flight. Shortly after I sat down on my economy class seat a stewardess came to me and offered me a first class seat. I gladly accepted and enjoyed the offered the start of the flight cockteil (Bloody Mary) She said they noticed I was travelling on airline employee reduction faire (ID90) and was working for Swissair at this time. I will never forget that gesture and hospitality from whoever decided that upgrade.

@Wunaladreaming744ER 2 жыл бұрын

Great video trip report. If I was on this flight, I would sit behind, just in front of the engine to enjoy the sound of the JT8D engines. I was lucky enough to experience the MD-80 with Far Eastern Air Transport. Great plane this is, a memory that will always stay with me for the rest of my life.

@rlrober 4 жыл бұрын

I have probably flown on an MD-80 over 200 times and it was one of my favorite airplanes. No frills but it got the job done. The front 3rd of the plane including first class was probably the quietest plane I have ever flown on. The 2-3 configuration made for less middle seats. I don't remember very many mechanical delays......even when the planes started to get older. Thank you MD-80 for all the memories !!!

@LoboLakerGaming 3 жыл бұрын

Flying into Love Field on southwest is a great experience because you are much lower and closer to downtown. I’ll never forget flying right next to downtown at sunset with the sun behind the buildings, extremely beautiful

@thecomedypilot5894 4 жыл бұрын

I live right under a common flight path into Minneapolis. These Maddogs would always fly over me. Mostly the MD-90, and you could easily tell just by how loud the engines were compared to the other planes that flew over, and I'd immediately say to myself; "Ope, that's another MD-90!" They were the best sight to see. Sadly, it's been a while since I've flown the 80 and 90. Back in 2017 I flew the MD-90 to Atlanta, and that was the last time I was on any Maddog. About half a year ago, they stopped coming to Minneapolis, only the American MD-80's occasionally came, even a World Atlantic came here once, but not anymore. I miss looking up and always seeing an MD-90 fly over. It would always be St. Louis or Atlanta from the south, but they came from literally everywhere. I will never forget the fun memories I'd have with those planes, and it's so sad to see them go. Now I've got the MD-95's (717) flying over me, and those beauties will be gone soon as well. Sometimes a CRJ-900 would fly over, and at first I'd see it as an MD-90, and I'd get all excided that one is finally coming back, until I realize that it is indeed, a CRJ-900. It was cool that you got to fly on this one Jeb, and I'll never forget those fun memories ;)

@stevehofmaster7489 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video to salute a dear sweet friend the AA MD 80.Kind of sad today to see her go,this plane served us all well.Take care.

@willhyten498 4 жыл бұрын

I was lucky to fly on one of these a year ago from Dallas-Fort Worth to St. Louis. The MD-80 Series will always be one of my favorite planes!

@SootHead 4 жыл бұрын

A fun video. Never realized this much enthusiasm existed for airliners. Makes me fell really old though, as my first airline experiences were on DC-3s, DC-6s and the 707.

@alohafromkauai6569 4 жыл бұрын

brought me back to my Air Cal days. Nice job!!

@christianhary7733 4 жыл бұрын

I had the pleasure flying the mad dog this past April from Cleveland, Ohio to Dallas, Texas and bag. I even had a chance after my flight for a short interview with the pilots and their own thoughts of the retirement. They really enjoyed the flying of this aircraft and the characteristics it gives the pilots, you can feel the aviation when you fly this aircraft. Very sad for me to see the mad dog gone, it was a big icon for American Airlines, the silver with the red and blue colors. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

@salmistachristiandavidsoto 4 жыл бұрын

My father started his aerospace career at Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose, Costa Rica and he worked on many aircraft in Central America. He then immigrated to the United States of America where his dream was to work for McDonnell Douglas company. He was able to live out his dream and continue to work and build many aircraft in his lifetime, but this was his favorite - The MD 80 series jets built by McDonnell Douglas. The series had MD 80, 81, 82, 83, and 90 that he built and inspected throughout his aerospace career while with McDonnell Douglas Company and even when it merged with The Boeing Company. His employee stamp and code are on the grand majority of these and he worked so diligently to support my Mom and I. He retired in 2001 and I can remember so many times I flew this aircraft for work and pleasure. It was such a beautiful, safe and unique airplane that is a part of aviation history now as they will retire these wonderful jets. Thank you for so many years of enjoyment "Mad Dog" Super 80! To the engineers, builders, to all the pilots, crew, and maintenance staff, thank you for all your work and dedication!

@Lorenzo_Rivera 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not crying. You are.

@gendaminoru3195 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this so quickly. i thought it was next week, and missed it.

@jvohanian 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice tribute! I've had the pleasure of flying on MD-80's with Continental and TWA in the 90's. As you mentioned, many warm memories of vacations with my parents. I very much hope to make Delta's festivities for their last flights.

@vinaymadhugiri3 4 жыл бұрын

It is really cool you ran into Jon Ostrower! I recently wrote two briefs for a Model UN Committee I am running where High School students will address issues in aviation as the ICAO, and his work was super helpful for me!