tsquare

Malaria IS a big deal. It is NOT the flu. It is forever. My altruistic thing is to donate blood every 56 days (if possible) Africa trips take you off the list for a year, and Malaria takes you off forever. It is not a disease to take lightly, and frankly I am absolutely shocked you are so cavalier about it.

Purple Drank

I agree.

In some regards, Trip7 (does he even work here?) strikes me as a quintessential Darwin Award winner.

tsquare

++++++++++++ 717

sailingfun

Have had Malaria multiple times. It's Africa's version of the flu. Its not a big deal. Yes older people and young children die from Malaria if they do not seek immediate medical attention. Guess what happens to old people and young children in the USA if they don't seek medical attention for the flu?[/QUOTE]

This is really bad gouge. Malaria is the largest killer of humans in the world. There are multiple stains some of which are worse then others. The strain common where we fly is bad news. The mortality rate is over 25% if you don't get treatment started within 24 hours of the onset of systems. We have one pilot who died and several others who were given last rights but pulled through. Take the proper precautions!

galaxy flyer

Well, Timbo can't be bought for a GS, then. How 'bout a lap dance?

GF

NERD

All this talk of the HO's and min time fliers among us, how does one bid for a 74-78 hour line without asking for specific rotations? Is there a easy way? For BB, at NWA(since it bothers him) we had min sked, max sked, and if you didn't specify it was normal sked. I don't want to fly 84 hours each month, but 66 is a little short.

Schwanker

Alaska Airlines to Offer Double Miles on British Airways Flights Between Seattle and London | Frequent Business Traveler
Alaska Airlines to Offer Double Miles on British Airways Flights Between Seattle and London
By Karin Sun on 24 March 2014

Alaska Airlines announced that members of its Mileage Plan frequent flyer program can now earn double points on British Airways-operated flights between Seattle and London Heathrow through June 24 of this year. British Airways offers 10 flights a week between the two cities.

In order to qualify for the double points, passengers must be enrolled in Alaska’s Mileage Plan program, and must also register for the promotion through Alaska Airlines’ website prior to their first qualifying flight.

Alaska Airlines recently expanded its Mileage Plan program by offering mix-and-match one-way partner awards and allowing frequent flyers on international partner airlines to earn points towards MVP elite status.

Elite-level members of the carrier’s Mileage Plan are allowed certain benefits, including priority boarding, two free checked bags, and complimentary upgrades on Alaska Airlines flights.

GogglesPisano

I was waiting for Jon Stewart to nail CNN. Outstanding job.

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TeddyKGB

This is really bad gouge. Malaria is the largest killer of humans in the world. There are multiple stains some of which are worse then others. The strain common where we fly is bad news. The mortality rate is over 25% if you don't get treatment started within 24 hours of the onset of systems. We have one pilot who died and several others who were given last rights but pulled through. Take the proper precautions![/QUOTE]

I have done a couple DKR trips. The local F/A's are very nonchalant about malaria and couple in my crew had been infected numerous times over the years. They even have these shot things where they self medicate themselves if infected.

Check Essential

It would appear that the gloves are off.
Alaska is putting a stick right in our eye.
The battle for Seattle is getting serious.