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[Jose Luis Luviano]

The plane is probably going to be at the private jet terminal on the east side of the airport.

Unless the local Department of Homeland Security makes them go through customs & immigration at the international terminal like us Reprobates flying back from Mexico.

[AreliusIV]

Originally Posted by the cup

They fly on their own Boeing 757 that has all first class seats. It has something like 48 first class seats that convert down to lay flat beds.

And with less than 50 passengers and not too much weight when it comes to baggage the 757 would be able to make the flight non-stop as well.

Madrid to SLC is 5200 miles. The maximum range for any version of the 757 is 3900 miles. Even with a light load and a kick butt tailwind, they'd still wind up in the Canadian prarie.

[noxum]

This is funny how much everyone is guesstimating the exact arrival time of RM. You guys have had to much :wine: .

[Aerick]

Originally Posted by AreliusIV

Madrid to SLC is 5200 miles. The maximum range for any version of the 757 is 3900 miles. Even with a light load and a kick butt tailwind, they'd still wind up in the Canadian prarie.

I think I read somewhere that Madrid refuels in-flight.












Not.

[Merk]

Originally Posted by AreliusIV

...Even with a light load and a kick butt tailwind, they'd still wind up in the Canadian prarie.

You've just uncovered Uncle Dave's secret August 12th announcement:

Real Madrid didn't make it to SLC, they are in Canada. RSL is there too, but they have a new name: Real Alberta. Everyone at RES is invited to stay and enjoy the match live via satellite on the Jumbotron.

[AreliusIV]

Originally Posted by Merk

You've just uncovered Uncle Dave's secret August 12th announcement:

Real Madrid didn't make it to SLC, they are in Canada. RSL is there too, but they have a new name: Real Alberta. Everyone at RES is invited to stay and enjoy the match live via satellite on the Jumbotron.

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