Vatican plans new charter carrier
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Vatican plans new charter carrier
The Vatican is to launch a low-cost charter flight service to transport pilgrims to holy sites worldwide.
The inaugural flight on 27 August will go from Rome to Lourdes in France. A small Italian airline, Mistral, will provide the planes, with the interiors decorated with sacred inscriptions such as: "I search for your face, Lord."
The inaugural flight on 27 August will go from Rome to Lourdes in France. A small Italian airline, Mistral, will provide the planes, with the interiors decorated with sacred inscriptions such as: "I search for your face, Lord."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6956715.stm
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Is His Holiness hedging against Alitalia's problems?
I guess the Air Canada song Celine Dion warbles won't be a runner - "you and I were meant to fly" might be seen as blasphemy...
I guess the Air Canada song Celine Dion warbles won't be a runner - "you and I were meant to fly" might be seen as blasphemy...
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And I suppose the in-flight menu will consist of 5 loaves and 3 fishes or crackers and wine, with the on board shop selling foam rubber popes, rosary beads and genuine Turin shroud pens.
The in-flight magazine would definitely be a hoot though!
The in-flight magazine would definitely be a hoot though!
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That episode: Flight into Terror
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September's in flight magazine beckons...................
Holy Trails
This month
The Road to Damascus
We reveal how pilgrims of the past coped without air travel with a special exclusive interview with Saul of Tarsus as he recalls the hardships he endured before VAT AIR's new service.
Pioneer
Fr Jeremy Horan regales us of the story behind his massive success in establishing Knock (West of Ireland) International airport. "My battle with authority, the juicy details"
Lourdes
We uncover the hotspots and must sees in this paradise of shrines. What you can expect to pay for Holy Water.
Fashion
What the well dressed Monsignour is wearing out this winter.
Please note:-
The only on board beverage we serve is water, however, should patrons and pilgrims prefer wine with their bread, please feel free to call the in-flight messiah.
Burning of incense is not permitted on this airline, please refrain from lighting up until you are well inside the chapel.
Edited by Fr. Dougal McGuire and Fr. Jack Hackett
Holy Trails
This month
The Road to Damascus
We reveal how pilgrims of the past coped without air travel with a special exclusive interview with Saul of Tarsus as he recalls the hardships he endured before VAT AIR's new service.
Pioneer
Fr Jeremy Horan regales us of the story behind his massive success in establishing Knock (West of Ireland) International airport. "My battle with authority, the juicy details"
Lourdes
We uncover the hotspots and must sees in this paradise of shrines. What you can expect to pay for Holy Water.
Fashion
What the well dressed Monsignour is wearing out this winter.
Please note:-
The only on board beverage we serve is water, however, should patrons and pilgrims prefer wine with their bread, please feel free to call the in-flight messiah.
Burning of incense is not permitted on this airline, please refrain from lighting up until you are well inside the chapel.
Edited by Fr. Dougal McGuire and Fr. Jack Hackett
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Rip off pilgrimage flights
Not a bad idea, passengers on Lourdes Charters are being ripped off by tour operators when compared to prices for Sun Charters. The flying time from the UK and Ireland to Tarbes is much the same so no excuses for the price difference. Maybe the Vatican will base a plane in Ireland and compete for the Lourdes business.
Ecce Homo! Loquitur...
Adds a new meaning to flying on a wing and a prayer.
At least they can't use the Act of God excuse, seeing as he's in the management chain......
At least they can't use the Act of God excuse, seeing as he's in the management chain......
