Saturday, February 13, 2016

Mahan Air BAe-146 THR-SYZ-THR

My first full day in Iran passed quickly. On the second one we had a early wake-up (which was anyway pretty late compared to the later ones) so that we could manage to catch our flight to Shiraz. For this day we planned two flights. To Shiraz and back. Video review at the end of the entry!

3 October 2015
W51089 (0725-0845) THR-SYZ
EP-MOK British Aerospace BAe-146

After a smooth check-in process we proceeded to the security control area and later on to the general waiting zone, which is, I would say, rather poor. All the flights from this terminal are with a bus transfer to the airplane. As we had some time I wandered around the area, bought something to eat and drink for the day and chatted while waiting for the flight.
While driving to the plane we passed beside the 743 from many others that I could write about including the State planes. The flight was just over one hour giving enough time to see the cabin. Not all seats are present. There is a couple of rows missing making for a funny stowage area. Legspace is very sufficient and the crew helpful and kind. The only problems on board were with the air marshal but I must say that I understand him perfectly so our little talk ended quickly with a bi-satisfactorial result. Breakfast was edible and even quite tasty. At the end everyone could sooth their eyes with the views during final approach (for some it was hard due to the poor quality windows [scratched etc.]).
Departure lounge
Boarding the bus
Sister plane






Overhead panel
Breakfast
Rear, at least two rows missing and going from 3*3 to 2*2
Front end of the plane, one row (half) missing








3 October 2015
W51088 (1910-2030) SYZ-THR
EP-MOK British Aerospace BAe-146

After a day full of sightseeing and thrills we arrived at the airport at dusk thus only a quick photo of the terminal in and out, check-in and lets go wait for the flight. The crew on the flight is the same as on the flight to Shiraz, they are exhausted after an entire day of flying. This time the food isn't that good. The flight being a night one doesn't give many chances for spectacular views outside thus most of it was spent either chatting with friends or the crew - which once again was very kind! I had a really great time on that flight. For a successful end a quick peak into the cockpit after landing and I'm ready to call it a day.

Departures hall

Dinner
AFT galley



Check out the rest of the trip:
PS802 to Kiev
PS751 to Tehran
Tehran spotting
Qeshm Air BAe-146
Iran Aseman B727
Mahan Air A300
Pouya Air An74
Iran Air 747
Tehran Aviation Museum
Iran Air maintenance facilities
Malindo Air 739
Norwegian 787
Kuala Lumpur spotting

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