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Escape is an MAG "premium" brand. In this context it's a lounge run by a part of the MA Group, rather than by the usual airline or handling agent.
At one time Escape was planned to encompass other premium products and services too.
At one time Escape was planned to encompass other premium products and services too.
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To all who are fans of Metrolink - I think it's crap, you don't. I was quite happy with our service before they shut for 3 soddin years. I also used to live in Sale on old BR service. Perfectly fine to me and cheaper. But this an aviation site so let us all have our preferences and only refer to them in terms of aviation.
So does any supermarket I wish to use prior to departing home but I don't like canned beer, never have. Are you a salesman for MAG? Or possibly an apologist?
I maintain my view that T3 is a heap of crap and will not use it if an alternative is available within reasonable distance. In fact I would no longer use MAN unless no alternative.
you'll find that the large, unmssable coffee shop has a large unmissable refrigerator full of alcoholic beverages.
I maintain my view that T3 is a heap of crap and will not use it if an alternative is available within reasonable distance. In fact I would no longer use MAN unless no alternative.
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Fair enough AL, you are entitled to your opinions.
Have you tried any other terminal at MAN?, we have 1 and 2 you know, not just 3.
Every airport has its problems, up until very recently LPL had issues with security queues to the point Easyjet publicly humiliated LPL over it.
Just for the record, T3 does have a bar, even has real beer pumps and everything (amazing that!), so you dont have to drink 'canned beer'.
Your main gripe was having to walk outside, so im guessing you arrived at the transport hub, and im also assuming that for whatever reason, you chose to ignore the free bus that links the terminals and rail station, thus evading the cold.
In terms of metrolink, as you say its the Oldham-Manchester line thats your main gripe. I hardly see why its MAN's fault for that, its not their decision to do it.
So, to sum it up, maybe you were just having a bad day that day?
Have you tried any other terminal at MAN?, we have 1 and 2 you know, not just 3.
Every airport has its problems, up until very recently LPL had issues with security queues to the point Easyjet publicly humiliated LPL over it.
Just for the record, T3 does have a bar, even has real beer pumps and everything (amazing that!), so you dont have to drink 'canned beer'.
Your main gripe was having to walk outside, so im guessing you arrived at the transport hub, and im also assuming that for whatever reason, you chose to ignore the free bus that links the terminals and rail station, thus evading the cold.
In terms of metrolink, as you say its the Oldham-Manchester line thats your main gripe. I hardly see why its MAN's fault for that, its not their decision to do it.
So, to sum it up, maybe you were just having a bad day that day?
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Something tells me the F class cabin from MAN on EK isnt selling that well.
The inital fare of over £4000 has now come all the way down to £2336. Still more than LHR but with over 4 months to go, its not the most encouraging sight in the world
The inital fare of over £4000 has now come all the way down to £2336. Still more than LHR but with over 4 months to go, its not the most encouraging sight in the world
Abortion.
From the Freedictionary.com
Amongst the more obvious definitions of the word......
Yup, that just about sums up our favourite airport.
From the Freedictionary.com
Amongst the more obvious definitions of the word......
4. The premature ending or abandonment of an undertaking.
5. Something that is regarded as poorly made or done.
5. Something that is regarded as poorly made or done.
To all who are fans of Metrolink - I think it's crap, you don't. I was quite happy with our service before they shut for 3 soddin years. I also used to live in Sale on old BR service. Perfectly fine to me and cheaper. But this an aviation site so let us all have our preferences and only refer to them in terms of aviation.
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PS Just noticed you a have a while to go for the pass........!!! Enjoy it when the time comes !!!!!
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I can remember it being Ringway! (see left for age)
I use T3 a lot, and although it's a bit of a strange maze to get through security and to some gates, I do think it's improved over the past two years.
The central bar inside has always been fine, though I do agree with al446 that the walk from the station/bus station is much more complicated (and possibly wet) than the old way of walking through T1 landside past the Donkey Stone and Burger King which are sadly missed.
I use T3 a lot, and although it's a bit of a strange maze to get through security and to some gates, I do think it's improved over the past two years.
The central bar inside has always been fine, though I do agree with al446 that the walk from the station/bus station is much more complicated (and possibly wet) than the old way of walking through T1 landside past the Donkey Stone and Burger King which are sadly missed.
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I forgot to explain that the whole point of the Escape Lounge is to allow "pay on the door" lounge facilities for those that haven't got lounge access as part of their premium/first class ticket.
It's aimed at the sort of people who pay for upgrades on their charter flight like legroom or seat width.
At the time of launch it was £15 including food and drink, papers and internet access, and no kids allowed. A bargain if you've got a couple of hours to kill and it's busy in the main dep lounge.
I see it's now £20 and kids 6+ are allowed in. C'est la vie.
It's aimed at the sort of people who pay for upgrades on their charter flight like legroom or seat width.
At the time of launch it was £15 including food and drink, papers and internet access, and no kids allowed. A bargain if you've got a couple of hours to kill and it's busy in the main dep lounge.
I see it's now £20 and kids 6+ are allowed in. C'est la vie.
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Guess its pretty quite in the airside shopping malls today. Now if only T1 & T2 had landside shops, bars & cafes they could have made a fortune.............ah well, progress.
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Something tells me the F class cabin from MAN on EK isnt selling that well.
The inital fare of over £4000 has now come all the way down to £2336. Still more than LHR but with over 4 months to go, its not the most encouraging sight in the world
The inital fare of over £4000 has now come all the way down to £2336. Still more than LHR but with over 4 months to go, its not the most encouraging sight in the world
The HD model will be on the route when it becomes available I am sure.
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Perhaps they temporarily jacked up the price to £4K to see if anyone snapped it up as soon as it went on sale. Now that initial moment has passed they've moved to more regular pricing. The fact that they did that, and the fact that it is still more expensive than the LHR equivalent would suggest the opposite to what you imply!
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Yes but dont forget, the london equivilent may be slightly cheaper as there is much more volume. 5 services each way as apposed to our 1 (with F class) and thats just on EK.
Dont forget, they also have the likes of BA/QR/QF/EY and every other F class carrier at LHR, so may make the fares slightly cheaper to compete.
Dont forget, they also have the likes of BA/QR/QF/EY and every other F class carrier at LHR, so may make the fares slightly cheaper to compete.
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To all who are fans of Metrolink - I think it's crap, you don't. I was quite happy with our service before they shut for 3 soddin years. I also used to live in Sale on old BR service. Perfectly fine to me and cheaper. But this an aviation site so let us all have our preferences and only refer to them in terms of aviation.
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you'll find that the large, unmssable coffee shop has a large unmissable refrigerator full of alcoholic beverages.
So does any supermarket I wish to use prior to departing home but I don't like canned beer, never have. Are you a salesman for MAG? Or possibly an apologist?
I maintain my view that T3 is a heap of crap and will not use it if an alternative is available within reasonable distance. In fact I would no longer use MAN unless no alternative.
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you'll find that the large, unmssable coffee shop has a large unmissable refrigerator full of alcoholic beverages.
So does any supermarket I wish to use prior to departing home but I don't like canned beer, never have. Are you a salesman for MAG? Or possibly an apologist?
I maintain my view that T3 is a heap of crap and will not use it if an alternative is available within reasonable distance. In fact I would no longer use MAN unless no alternative.
