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I'm flying American Airlines next week from Newark Liberty Intl. to Chicago O'Hare intl, most likely on an MD-80, is there any things I should look out for mid-flight on this trip?  ;D

Well, when I was in O'hare I once saw an MD-80 engine catch fire on startup. It wasn't a confidence-inspiring moment.  

[quote] Well, when I was in O'hare I once saw an MD-80 engine catch fire on startup. It wasn't a confidence-inspiring moment.

Look for a seat that's not in the last row...

The 80 is a sturdy beast; don't be put off by its age... especially if anyone in the crew is older than the plane. You'll be as safe as possible in that case.

As for sightseeing, it all depends on what side you're on (and whether or not you have a window seat).
I like to simply observe the infinite variety of the sky, and try to spot airports and, of course, traffic. Great way to pass the time.  :)

Look out for that stupid beverage cart if you have an aisle seat, slams me in the knees everytime...

"As you look out the right windows you will see the Great...OH MY GOD WHAT IS THAT!?"

"Sorry about that folks, I thought there was a bug in my salad, to the right is the Great Lakes...."

Flew one of their MD-83s from LAX-ORD a couple years ago.

Oh my god.. now im psyched!  ::)

Flying out of EWR is always fun. I always drive down the turnpike checking out all the planes. But the scenery outta there is amazing. The few times I flew out from there, I could see other planes on approach/in the pattern to JFK. Nice view of the city as well.

Yeah, I live north of Newark Airport, and when planes are on final approach on runway 22L and 22R, I always hear them above my house. I love hearing the huge cargo planes at 6 in the morning.  :P

Winter time landing into KORD from over the lake... snow everywhere and a giant icy lake.... BRILLIANT!

Nothing I can think of mid flight, but your last few minutes when you are inside the city of Chicago are always good ones  ;)

god knows how many times ive flowin into O'Hare to wait for another flight....

this one time i was looking for plane&pilot at the magazine shop and someguy with sunglasses was looking around and finally grabbed a playboy lol (ackward situation if someone was looking at one next to you on  aplane)

[quote]god knows how many times ive flowin into O'Hare to wait for another flight....

this one time i was looking for plane&pilot at the magazine shop and someguy with sunglasses was looking around and finally grabbed a playboy lol (ackward situation if someone was looking at one next to you on

Good idea! Gonna fly that route now  :)

The Cheat Code route? or the KEWR-KORD route..? lol