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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Aug 2017, 19:21
Replies: 926
Views: 407,333
Posted By PAXboy

Just been mail shotted with this: ...

Just been mail shotted with this: https://flyingclubhub.virgin-atlantic.com/news/introducing-departure-beach

Sounds like a good plan. Especially if you have late evenig departures and someone...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Feb 2017, 15:05
Replies: 926
Views: 407,333
Posted By PAXboy

Thanks for that. Let me start by saying that I...

Thanks for that. Let me start by saying that I have been a big fan of VS for 31 years and have gone on the record. I have, of course, had some problems along the way but, to get three unrelated...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Feb 2017, 16:44
Replies: 926
Views: 407,333
Posted By PAXboy

Thanks rog747 interesting. I was in Premium...

Thanks rog747 interesting. I was in Premium Economy. How did you find the fancy windows? (other than turning to look at them - just to save folks the trouble ... :hmm:)
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Feb 2017, 09:55
Replies: 926
Views: 407,333
Posted By PAXboy

Before I comment on my two sectors on the 789...

Before I comment on my two sectors on the 789 (LHR-JNB-LHR) would anyone like to share their experience?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Dec 2016, 04:46
Replies: 926
Views: 407,333
Posted By PAXboy

The change in their reward policy is standard for...

The change in their reward policy is standard for carriers but agree that the new web layout for flying club is $hit. Some marketing kid has prolonged their job by convincing that it's not just a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Nov 2016, 22:29
Replies: 926
Views: 407,333
Posted By PAXboy

Well, I certainly agree with the approach of All...

Well, I certainly agree with the approach of All names taken when dealing with corporates - hence my own posting. But, as always, you have to go through with a fine toothcomb to see if, as 22/04...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Nov 2016, 01:50
Replies: 926
Views: 407,333
Posted By PAXboy

from 'Flying Club' by email We all know what...

from 'Flying Club' by email
We all know what that means ... :suspect:
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Jun 2016, 16:13
Replies: 926
Views: 407,333
Posted By PAXboy

If the DL 'PE' is only more legroom then it...

If the DL 'PE' is only more legroom then it ain't the kind of PE that is worth having. VS and SQ have recliner seats that give a lot more than ordinary seats with increased pitch. So, if VS is go ...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Jul 2015, 23:01
Replies: 926
Views: 407,333
Posted By PAXboy

In the UK. On Tuesday 7th July. ITV. 21:00....

In the UK. On Tuesday 7th July. ITV. 21:00. "Virgin Atlantic: Up In The Air". 30th birthday.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Jan 2015, 12:46
Replies: 926
Views: 407,333
Posted By PAXboy

EI-BUD is correct about USA consolidation and...

EI-BUD is correct about USA consolidation and Europe has a lot further to go. Sadly, VS is a spent force and will (now) remain a niche player. The failure of Branson and Bishop to do a deal in the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Sep 2014, 23:56
Replies: 926
Views: 407,333
Posted By PAXboy

Yellow Sun Thank you, very interesting. So he was...

Yellow Sun Thank you, very interesting. So he was one of the 'biggest pile of money wins and ya-boo-sucks' brigade? There are many of them around. As an outsider, it is my perception that Branson is...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Sep 2014, 23:35
Replies: 926
Views: 407,333
Posted By PAXboy

Misread dates. apologies. I agree that, at the...

Misread dates. apologies. I agree that, at the time of launch, it seemed too little too late in the mature domestic market, sorry it has not worked.

When I saw Sir MB hold out too long for his...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Sep 2014, 12:04
Replies: 926
Views: 407,333
Posted By PAXboy

The telegraph article of today: Virgin?s Little...

The telegraph article of today: Virgin?s Little Red flies 60pc empty - Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/transport/10882835/Virgins-Little-Red-flies-60pc-empty.html) speaks...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Sep 2014, 21:30
Replies: 926
Views: 407,333
Posted By PAXboy

For me, the surprise is leaving CPT. After SA did...

For me, the surprise is leaving CPT. After SA did the same, that gives BA the UK monopoly year round. Very curious.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th May 2014, 02:05
Replies: 926
Views: 407,333
Posted By PAXboy

Thanks Cazza_fly, I've not been on VS for three...

Thanks Cazza_fly, I've not been on VS for three years but will look out for this in PE in November. The person who sent me the link is usually up to date.

I do appreciate the space problems and...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th May 2014, 00:03
Replies: 926
Views: 407,333
Posted By PAXboy

May be a bit of time before we see them in...

May be a bit of time before we see them in service but this is on the way ...

How A Redesigned Meal Tray Is Saving Virgin Atlantic Millions | Co.Design | business + design...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Feb 2014, 21:49
Replies: 926
Views: 407,333
Posted By PAXboy

1) Sorry the VS extended leg to SYD has gone, I...

1) Sorry the VS extended leg to SYD has gone, I was reckoning to use that in November!

2) ULH to PER: being able to do it technically and being able to do it at a price that folks will pay? But I...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Jan 2014, 22:52
Replies: 926
Views: 407,333
Posted By PAXboy

A guess: If a company is sure of a particular...

A guess: If a company is sure of a particular segment of it's market (an airline route or a particular tine of mixed biscuits) it will place development effort and money elsewhere.

That is what...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Jan 2014, 23:32
Replies: 926
Views: 407,333
Posted By PAXboy

Omnipresent Well .. I'd guess since everyone...

Omnipresent
Well .. I'd guess since everyone now offers seat back TV, they are just making sure that potential new customers know that.

Since the specifics of the entertainment systems are...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd May 2013, 09:51
Replies: 926
Views: 407,333
Posted By PAXboy

Previews in the summer, then staff review, roll...

Previews in the summer, then staff review, roll out in 2014:
Vivienne Westwood designs Virgin uniforms - Telegraph...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Dec 2012, 12:59
Replies: 926
Views: 407,333
Posted By PAXboy

LAX is a good jump off for HNL but Delta use the...

LAX is a good jump off for HNL but Delta use the 767 a great deal and it's always been one of my least favourite. I'll continue to make my own choice of who I travel with.

As to them joining the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Dec 2012, 00:52
Replies: 926
Views: 407,333
Posted By PAXboy

Ain't that the truth! I do not travel so much...

Ain't that the truth! I do not travel so much these days but VS are still my preferred long haul carrier and if they went, I would have to reconsider all other carriers before choosing. However, I am...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Nov 2012, 02:59
Replies: 926
Views: 407,333
Posted By PAXboy

British Airways In the 1990s, SRB tried very hard...

British Airways In the 1990s, SRB tried very hard to do a deal with British Midland but it never proceeded. Now, there are many who do not like Branson and his ways and so there are conflicting view...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Nov 2012, 10:45
Replies: 926
Views: 407,333
Posted By PAXboy

British Airways That's two novel approaches in...

British Airways That's two novel approaches in one post! But it's not going to go either of those ways.

The reason is the same in both case. History shows that a good VS / bmi link did not happen...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Nov 2012, 20:44
Replies: 926
Views: 407,333
Posted By PAXboy

I think it has been reliably established that...

I think it has been reliably established that this was Airbus sponsored.
Times have changed. If they insisted on sticking with 4 - and continued to lose money - would they be criticised for not...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Mar 2012, 00:38
Replies: 926
Views: 407,333
Posted By PAXboy

bex88Not really, I worked in general commerce for...

bex88Not really, I worked in general commerce for 27 years, in telecommunications/IT. The companies I was with included international banking, pharmaceuticals and cargo. When in consultancy, I worked...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Mar 2012, 12:15
Replies: 926
Views: 407,333
Posted By PAXboy

In this recession, if I were a shareholder (of...

In this recession, if I were a shareholder (of any company) I would want:


Stability
Keep you options open for any reasonable opportunity
More stability
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Mar 2012, 00:43
Replies: 926
Views: 407,333
Posted By PAXboy

Disclaimer: I have never worked for VS, or met...

Disclaimer: I have never worked for VS, or met Sir Richard, just a satisfied customer of 25 years.

Firstly, it's his job to point out the deficiencies of the system. He can get publicity for the...
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