SwindonPkwy
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Which is the MD11 sector?starrymarkb said:
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starrymarkb
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Sorry Full route was
BRS-DUB-CDG-SFO-ATL-YUL-AMS-DUB-BRS
There seems to a promotion on flights from DUB hence needing to book from it (and Aer Arran/Ryanair to DUB)
BRS-DUB-CDG-SFO-ATL-YUL-AMS-DUB-BRS
There seems to a promotion on flights from DUB hence needing to book from it (and Aer Arran/Ryanair to DUB)
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SwindonPkwy
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Yes, I was thinking there can't be many passenger MD11's out there other than KLM.
starrymarkb
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9 with KLM and 2 (IIRC) with World...
SwindonPkwy
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starrymarkb said:.....if I had someone to go with
For me, plane bashing is okay provided Mrs P is happy with the destination and gets to choose the hotel!
Nothing booked until December now, my first time on a Singapore A380.
Butts
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Flybe Christmas Flights - Edinburgh/Glasgow - BHX less than £50 return with availabilty on X-Mas Eve itself and New Year times.
What is going on ? There is no competition and they are still knocking spots off any available Rail Fare and are bookable now. You've got to compare it to 1st Class on the train.
This is slightly worrying for regular air travellers between EDI and BHX as it indicates to me they must be struggling.
I thought I had a bargain at £60 return booked a few weeks ago.
The £50 fares are comparable to three or four years ago with lower APD.
Flybe seem to be making a habit of these "sales" after I had booked what I thought (and indeed used to be) the "base fares"
Ah well - enjoy it while it lasts
What is going on ? There is no competition and they are still knocking spots off any available Rail Fare and are bookable now. You've got to compare it to 1st Class on the train.
This is slightly worrying for regular air travellers between EDI and BHX as it indicates to me they must be struggling.
I thought I had a bargain at £60 return booked a few weeks ago.
The £50 fares are comparable to three or four years ago with lower APD.
Flybe seem to be making a habit of these "sales" after I had booked what I thought (and indeed used to be) the "base fares"
Ah well - enjoy it while it lasts
Flybe Christmas Flights - Edinburgh/Glasgow - BHX less than £50 return with availabilty on X-Mas Eve itself and New Year times.
What is going on ? There is no competition and they are still knocking spots off any available Rail Fare and are bookable now. You've got to compare it to 1st Class on the train.
This is slightly worrying for regular air travellers between EDI and BHX as it indicates to me they must be struggling.
I thought I had a bargain at £60 return booked a few weeks ago.
The £50 fares are comparable to three or four years ago with lower APD.
Flybe seem to be making a habit of these "sales" after I had booked what I thought (and indeed used to be) the "base fares"
Ah well - enjoy it while it lasts
Well im going to Southampton next month and was going to cost over £200 return , so i settled for EZY to LGW .
I wouldnae really think about flying to BHX but them fares are good .
Butts
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Southampton is included in the sale. I have a trip there in early November for £85 return - if I'd known the sale was on the horizon I could have waited and saved about £15.
Depends how close you live to the Airport and where you are going the other end for BHX from GLA/EDI but 45 mins in the air is a winner !!!
From ABZ it's a no brainer
SteamontheMet
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I commonly look out for aircraft types when booking a flight.
I recently opted to fly on BMI Regional's Embraer 135 on a MAN-LHR sector over the Airbuses and more recently did AMS-LCY with BA Citiflyer to experience the E-190's and the 7.5 degree approach into London City (like going down in a lift).
Aircraft types I have been on so Far are:
Airbus A319, A320, A330-300, A340-300
Boeing 737-300/400/700/800, 747-200/400, 767-300, 777-200/300
Embraer EMB-135, EMB-190
Bae 146
Saab 340/2000
Helicopter Bell 407
I recently opted to fly on BMI Regional's Embraer 135 on a MAN-LHR sector over the Airbuses and more recently did AMS-LCY with BA Citiflyer to experience the E-190's and the 7.5 degree approach into London City (like going down in a lift).
Aircraft types I have been on so Far are:
Airbus A319, A320, A330-300, A340-300
Boeing 737-300/400/700/800, 747-200/400, 767-300, 777-200/300
Embraer EMB-135, EMB-190
Bae 146
Saab 340/2000
Helicopter Bell 407
SwindonPkwy
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route101 said:
I flew on a Twin Otter float plane in the Maldives. The pilot was wearing Bermuda shorts and flip flops!! The weather was a lot like Scotland.
Peter Mugridge
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Here is something you do not see every day; a video of a jumbo landing at Aberdeen Dyce:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YssugAJzS0I&feature=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YssugAJzS0I&feature=youtu.be
Techniquest
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More B738 bashing for me next week with Ryanair, in the form of Bristol to Knock Ireland West and Cork to London Stansted.
I'd have gone somewhere far more exotic if I wasn't too scared to do so!
I'd have gone somewhere far more exotic if I wasn't too scared to do so!
Ascot
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Cork is a wonderful airport especially if you catch the offshore helicopter departing out to Kinsale. Don't forget to show us the photos!
starrymarkb
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Anyone fancy Iran - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEjMIx--kn8 
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What are you scared of?
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And have just booked flights to Berlin Schönefeld for next year's WGT in Leipzig and for once I have a flight booked that isn't on an EasyJet A319.
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It's an EasyJet A320...:roll:
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What are you scared of?
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And have just booked flights to Berlin Schönefeld for next year's WGT in Leipzig and for once I have a flight booked that isn't on an EasyJet A319.
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It's an EasyJet A320...:roll:
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Techniquest
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Not expecting too many of them as my flight is the 0810 ORK > STN, so dunno how good the light will be for shots. Even so, I'll give it a go.
As for what I'm scared of regarding going further afield, not sure. The unknown, the language barriers, having to go on my own are all factors though.
SwindonPkwy
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Lufthansa cabin crew can be quite scary!! I have only flown with them once but never again.
starrymarkb
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I'd suggest the Netherlands, Western Germany or Scandinavia if you are worried about language as English is widely spoken (Dutch and Scandinavian TV is often english with subtitles). Though if you can learn a few words most will be appreciative.
I've done Lille (by E*), Dublin and Amsterdam on my own, but then I'm used to my own company.
What? That's not my experience at all, Lufthansa are a very good airline with top class crews, along with SWISS who are excellent. I say this with 35+ sectors on them.
Cabin crew is like any service industry job, some people are simply better than others and your attitude depends on many factors including how you are spoken to by the customer. Even some of Ryanair's crew could easily be poached by the world's best airlines.
Oh and I never make up my mind based on one experience.
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You should certainly go further afield - start with somewhere like the Netherlands! We should arrange a RUK plane bashing trip...
Actually, part of the fun of flying for me is going somewhere that bit different...
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SwindonPkwy
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I just found them rather stern and without personality. Obviously, the luck of the draw on the day. My reason to fly Lufthansa was solely to fly on an A310 before they were withdrawn from service. As for forming an opinion based on one experience; as they say, you only get one chance to make a first impression.route101 said:Scary in what way , LH are a great airline
Just seemed like an odd reason to vow never to fly them again. I personally think they are one of Europe's best carriers and truly excel at efficiency. All things considered I prefer Lufthansa-SWISS-Austrian to BA-Iberia and Air France-KLM. I mean I understand some people like to stick to one or two airlines, but I'd be really bored doing that. Variety is the spice of aviation for me.
Their A310s were retired in the '90s, with the A300s being retired last decade.
starrymarkb
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You should certainly go further afield - start with somewhere like the Netherlands! We should arrange a RUK plane bashing trip...
Actually, part of the fun of flying for me is going somewhere that bit different...
I'd be up for that... If money was no object maybe try the Norwegian Milk run that a certain Finn did recently.
In the real world however maybe Madrid (on the A346/767), Amsterdam, Germany?
SwindonPkwy
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Don't get me wrong, I agree completely with your comment about variety and for quite a few years my preference was Star over OneWorld. I flew BA to Tokyo once and was very disappointed. (IFE not working, unable to move seats plus meal choice not available) I didn't vow never to fly with them again but it was some years before I did. That was to Chicago to try out their (then) new Business Class product on the 777 and, wow, what a difference a few years made. For Lufthansa, I think it was a case of efficiency over personality. It is probably too strong for me to say 'never again'. Though, there are quite a few airlines to try first.WestCoast said:
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BA A380 London Heathrow to Madrid sometime next year would be my target.
Techniquest
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Well I used to prefer my own company, but things change. Ever since a social with some of the gang from work on 26th August, I've been more interested in socialising than sitting on a train on my own.
Thanks for the suggestions though, I am very slowly trying to decide where to spend a few days off in the early part of 2013 as I've still got almost 2 weeks of holiday time to use up before April. To think I never used to have enough, now I've way too much holiday time...
As for a RailUK Plane Bashing trip, sounds like fun but I bet it would be expensive!
Ascot
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I'd be up for a forum mileage run.
SwindonPkwy
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I was tempted with a trip to Madrid on the Iberia A346 this Autumn; but with so many strikes and demonstrations in the city, I have been put off.
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starrymarkb
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I'd nearly booked one for for next week but funds didn't permit at the time..
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