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In Flight Catering

Last post by tango15 « Sun Oct 13, 2024 10:10 am
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by Ex-Ascot » Wed Jul 27, 2022 8:35 am
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We are getting into thread drift about In Flight Catering on the Daily Mail thread.

I am sure we all have had good and bad experiences on this...

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The best-ever inflight meal I ever had was a vegetarian curry on Air India. So nice I asked for (and received) a second one!

I often go for the...
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Last post by tango15
Sun Oct 13, 2024 10:10 am
New BA Safety Video.

Last post by Ex-Ascot « Fri Jul 26, 2024 6:41 am
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by Ex-Ascot » Thu Jul 25, 2024 7:12 am

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This is very well done.

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No flak Talmacapt. Agree. I would only watch it once for entertainment value.

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Last post by Ex-Ascot
Fri Jul 26, 2024 6:41 am
Apple AirTags or something similar

Last post by reddo « Sun Dec 04, 2022 12:40 pm
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by reddo » Fri Feb 18, 2022 9:59 am

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For those of us who regular travel on airlines and who check their luggage, these little devices are a stress buster.
My bag didn't make it on the...

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There was a bit of noise from Lufthansa about banning them. Nothing heard since.

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Last post by reddo
Sun Dec 04, 2022 12:40 pm
BA Seat Allocation

Last post by k3k3 « Fri Dec 02, 2022 5:26 pm
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by OFSO » Thu Dec 01, 2022 6:37 pm

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Our seats for the next visit to the UK on BA will be allocated the day before the flight, when I check in. Can I assume that having booked the flight...

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Thanks Woody, at least that is one thing we don't need to worry about.

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Last post by k3k3
Fri Dec 02, 2022 5:26 pm
Why Dubai is so vile, despicable, and reprehensible

Last post by Ex-Ascot « Sun Jul 31, 2022 5:20 am
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by Capetonian » Thu Nov 17, 2016 6:16 am
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I am frequently asked why Emirates is one of the three airlines on my no-fly list.

Yes, it's rather a good airline, offers cheap fares, extra...

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That is $1,609.77 US today Speedy. Best you find it.
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Last post by Ex-Ascot
Sun Jul 31, 2022 5:20 am
Surprising things you probably didn't know about your flight number

Last post by Pinky the pilot « Thu Jan 13, 2022 7:30 am
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by Capetonian » Thu Jan 10, 2019 5:38 pm

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The title is a bit patronising but that's what the Telegraph chose, not I.

They are such a fundamental part of the modern airport experience that...

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then of course there is EA01 ...

Ok Fliegs; Spill the beans then.... :D

As for Flight Numbers; When Air North took over the second incarnation of...

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Last post by Pinky the pilot
Thu Jan 13, 2022 7:30 am
Social Distancing Airports and Aircraft

Last post by llondel « Fri Feb 12, 2021 3:41 am
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by Ex-Ascot » Mon May 04, 2020 2:21 pm
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Social distancing at airports, as stated by the CEO of LHR recently, ( and on aircraft will not work We have observed two A380s arriving at the same...

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Give everyone a parachute and lob them out at 2000ft as you fly a pass down the runway. That will keep them separated, save on landing fees too.
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Last post by llondel
Fri Feb 12, 2021 3:41 am
Airports, Designed for Everyone but the Passenger

Last post by ExSp33db1rd « Mon Feb 17, 2020 3:16 am
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by ian16th » Thu Apr 07, 2016 8:23 am
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Airports, Designed for Everyone but the Passenger

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Reminds me of the time our roster was unexpectedly cancelled in New York, and we were told to pick up tickets at the airport for the flight home. On...
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Last post by ExSp33db1rd
Mon Feb 17, 2020 3:16 am
Travelex hack

Last post by Capetonian « Wed Jan 08, 2020 7:18 am
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by Woody » Wed Jan 08, 2020 4:30 am

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Apparently the Travelex website has been hacked and the company is being held to ransom, they also provide services for third parties, Sainsbury’s...

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Travelex, Moneygram, and other similar companies in the sector hold travellers to ransom at airports with their rapacious exchange rates.
It was...

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Last post by Capetonian
Wed Jan 08, 2020 7:18 am
People's opinion on airlines

Last post by Mrs Ex-Ascot « Thu Nov 14, 2019 11:37 am
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by Rwy in Sight » Sun Aug 12, 2018 4:31 pm
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As promised to and discussed with Cape.

We love to discuss aviation (especially when prompted by Alison) hence we are familiar (more or less) with...

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Before we book our Air Link flights for next April/July, if SAA goes down will Air Link go down as well? :-s If they do it will be a shame as they...
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Last post by Mrs Ex-Ascot
Thu Nov 14, 2019 11:37 am
AMS fuel problem

Last post by Woody « Wed Jul 24, 2019 8:13 pm

by Woody » Wed Jul 24, 2019 8:13 pm

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport has been affected by a fault in the aircraft fueling system on Wednesday.

Aircraft Fuel Supply, the company that controls...

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Last post by Woody
Wed Jul 24, 2019 8:13 pm
The great boarding pass/duty free con

Last post by Capetonian « Tue Jul 16, 2019 7:27 pm
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by Capetonian » Sun Feb 14, 2016 12:00 pm

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I rarely buy 'duty free' goods as they are generally of little value, but passing frequently through many airports, I often buy a newspaper, packet...

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The only part of this which surprises me is that it hasn't had more exposure before now.

Amadeus! Amadeus! Pwn me Amadeus! Airline check-in bug may...

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Last post by Capetonian
Tue Jul 16, 2019 7:27 pm
'Luggage, the trials and tribulation of'

Last post by Pontius Navigator « Thu Jul 11, 2019 6:46 am
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by ian16th » Tue Jul 02, 2019 1:13 pm
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A thread about the happenings of luggage and the handling thereof by Airlines and such.

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Once, hand luggage only, I was selected for a random search at Inverness. I think I only had a sponge bag, dirty shirt etc and nothing else. Having...
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Last post by Pontius Navigator
Thu Jul 11, 2019 6:46 am
New Super Terminal for the mega rich at LAX

Last post by Rwy in Sight « Sun Jun 16, 2019 4:18 am
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by Mrs Ex-Ascot » Fri May 12, 2017 10:14 am

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:-o

It's the description of the ipad at the entrance showing how the poor people have to suffer got my attention. @-)

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In the public transport it is the inability of people to make a quick turn - around let those on the metro to get out first and THEN people board. It...

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Last post by Rwy in Sight
Sun Jun 16, 2019 4:18 am
Fancy a kip.........

Last post by Sisemen « Fri Apr 05, 2019 2:05 am
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by ian16th » Wed Apr 03, 2019 12:44 pm

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.........with the freight?

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It appears from UP’s pic above that the journey from West Africa to the New World wasn’t all that bad - most of them appear to be “pleasuring...

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Last post by Sisemen
Fri Apr 05, 2019 2:05 am
24 hours in VIE. Hotel recommendation.

Last post by OFSO « Wed Mar 20, 2019 5:02 pm
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by Capetonian » Tue Mar 12, 2019 10:08 am

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I have 24 hours in Vienna later this month en route to CPT. We arrive at midday and leave at about 1000 the following morning.

I am debating whether...

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The clientele were interesting. Thought I might see George Smiley there. That sort of place.

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Last post by OFSO
Wed Mar 20, 2019 5:02 pm
BA 767

Last post by Woody « Mon Nov 26, 2018 5:01 pm
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by Woody » Sun Nov 25, 2018 6:59 pm

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The last revenue flight of the B767 for BA is currently in the air from LCA to LHR, BA663 for the Flightradar24 trackers :((

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First A321-NEO was delivered last week with 220 seats :-o

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Last post by Woody
Mon Nov 26, 2018 5:01 pm
Going through security can make you ill. WASH YOUR HANDS!

Last post by Boac « Wed Sep 05, 2018 3:29 pm
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by Ibbie » Wed Sep 05, 2018 9:28 am

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Seems those trays that you put your coats, bags, belts, shoes, phones and the like into for x-ray examination are filthy.

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Even without the trays, going past some security staff makes me ill anyway.

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Last post by Boac
Wed Sep 05, 2018 3:29 pm
Question about EU261/2004 delay compensation.

Last post by Woody « Wed Aug 22, 2018 8:19 am
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by Capetonian » Fri Jan 08, 2016 3:11 pm
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I am about to take up, on behalf of friends, battle with Egyptair.

I am trying to establish whether the delay, which caused them to arrive at LHR 24...

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I’m sure that this was accidental :)

Ryanair passengers who have received compensation for cancelled and delayed flights have been charged extra...
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Last post by Woody
Wed Aug 22, 2018 8:19 am
Heathrow is getting busier and ques are getting longer

Last post by Rwy in Sight « Sun Aug 12, 2018 5:58 pm
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by Mrs Ex-Ascot » Sun Aug 12, 2018 9:53 am

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Apparently Heathrow has had its busiest day ever.

From the DM;

Result for SLF? Longer ques to get through immigration! Now to me it comes across...

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Since BA did the BOB, is on my avoid list as well.

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Last post by Rwy in Sight
Sun Aug 12, 2018 5:58 pm
Dreamliner 787 v. Airbus A330

Last post by flynverted « Sat Jun 23, 2018 7:26 am
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by Alisoncc » Sun Jun 17, 2018 8:32 pm

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Interesting letter in local paper (Sydney) from SLF.

TELL EM THEY'RE DREAMIN'

I recently travelled long-haul economy, two sectors in an Airbus...

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No worries, unifox. ;)
I hate technology and wonder why the fec k they had to take something as simple as sliding a window blind up or down and turn...

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Last post by flynverted
Sat Jun 23, 2018 7:26 am
Qatar-BA

Last post by Woody « Wed Jun 13, 2018 8:37 am
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by Woody » Sun Aug 13, 2017 7:37 pm

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Going on a quick trip to Germany this week, shows BA metal outbound, but Qatar Airways on the return leg, will report back :-?

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Just noticed that I’ve not written what I was supposed to, actually not bad and the tea and coffee was free :YMAPPLAUSE:

BA are using two class...

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Last post by Woody
Wed Jun 13, 2018 8:37 am
Window or aisle?

Last post by izod tester « Sun May 06, 2018 6:56 am
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by Capetonian » Wed Oct 25, 2017 3:29 pm

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Science explains why people who prefer the window seat are more selfish

Ask any stranger on the street whether they prefer the aisle or the window...

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I read recently that there is a significant risk of sunburn and skin cancer for those people who occupy the window seats on airliners. As others have...

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Last post by izod tester
Sun May 06, 2018 6:56 am
Airline BDSM

Last post by Capetonian « Thu Apr 19, 2018 9:51 pm
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by Cacophonix » Thu Apr 19, 2018 7:41 pm

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The next generation of cramped airline seat could soon hit runways.

Italian seating company Avio Interiors unveiled its Skyrider 2.0, which “allows...

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You are fortunate to be able to get to your destination without flying, and I use trains whenever possible, that being in Europe, but for travelling...

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Last post by Capetonian
Thu Apr 19, 2018 9:51 pm
Baggage Mangling

Last post by Capetonian « Mon Apr 16, 2018 7:04 am
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by Capetonian » Sat Mar 18, 2017 7:32 am
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No surprise here, other than that such behaviour so rarely gets publicity.

A few years ago I filmed baggage manglers, also at LTN, hurling baggage...

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That's brilliant, one of my favourite airline related clips.
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Mon Apr 16, 2018 7:04 am

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