Mobile Lounge Operator Dulles Airport

Here is a brief overview of the Mobile Lounges (aka; people movers) that are still in service at Washington Dulles International Airport. As a former operator of these machines, I made this short video from some of the images I took over the years.
Why are they called 'Mobile Lounges'? Well, back in the day, up until some time in the 1980's when the interim midfield terminal was built, they would bring passengers directly to aircraft from the main terminal. Depending on your airline and which level of service you were flying (first class/business/coach), these giant buses served as an in-transit lounge where you were served drinks from the on-board bar while smoking your favorite cigarette as you waited to board your flight. Hence the name: Mobile Lounge!
Today, they are supplemented by the underground Aerotrain system as well as moving sidewalks. However, they still carry a substantial number of passengers across the airfield. (I would give a more accurate number, but I believe that my former employer would dispute my claim.)
Suffice it to say, if your next flight takes you through Dulles International Airport, there's a very good chance that you'll be riding the mobile lounge at some point during your journey.
If you're interested in a more in-depth look at Dulles Airport and the Mobile Lounges, click on this link:
• Dulles Airport Mobile ...
Thanks.
Music: 'Pleasure Seekers' (copyright 1996 T. Shipp)

[@marcvachesus9071]

I used to drive we called ptv in dorval basically planemate . Fun fact all of your planemate where built and modified in quebec canada i used to work for the manufacturer last one built was in early 2000 for the prince of dubai

[@WoodJack99]

I would LOVE a copy of the user manual! Do you know what the loud screeching noise is as the Budd lounges dock?

[@Alcenes]

Hello. Do you have a user manual and possibly a maintenance manual? I would like to recreate it in 3D as accurately as possible to ensure a virtual future for this great piece of equipment and aeronautical history when they have completely ceased to be used.

[@marcvachesus9071]

The planemate are 14 feet wide , 95 feet long with the gang way ( the extension for the plane ) is 13 feet long , it can raise 50 feet and weights 165,000 lbs , they got two engine on is a generator and the other is the driving engine , they are custom made one of a kind they where manufactured in st catherine quebec canada by a company called accesair system is used to work as a driver for the manufacturer 😅 there's still some of the original hydraulic one in mirabel

[@virgiekovac2800]

P R O M O S M 😋