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Disagree the A330s are niche. They cover LGW/MAN Carribean beach fleet as well as DXB and East Coast USA as far as DTW and soon SFO. They're enhanced A330-343E machines, a long way from the original 1994 Aer Lingus transatlantic models in terms of performance PIPS. The only LHR routes they have not been seen on are LAX, PVG, HKG, CPT. (Missed some methinks!)
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Very true, but even with the enhanced performance, some routes would take a hit on payload due to performance rating.
There is 2 in our fleet with the enhanced Center tanks which will specifically operate the MAN-SFO and talks of the route going year round too.
OMAA
There is 2 in our fleet with the enhanced Center tanks which will specifically operate the MAN-SFO and talks of the route going year round too.
OMAA
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I had understood the intention was for most of the A333 fleet to end up at MAN to operate the growing network there.
That was on the assumption that the fleet could perform route sectors like MAN-SFO/LAX (realistically the longest sectors they would operate).
Perhaps if they only have two A333 in the fleet that can make it to the west coast, the frequency will be limited to 4x weekly (not unreasonable) but I don't see how the A333 would have the capacity to operate MAN-MCO.
That was on the assumption that the fleet could perform route sectors like MAN-SFO/LAX (realistically the longest sectors they would operate).
Perhaps if they only have two A333 in the fleet that can make it to the west coast, the frequency will be limited to 4x weekly (not unreasonable) but I don't see how the A333 would have the capacity to operate MAN-MCO.
Following the 'great news', 'exciting new changes' and similar c**p issued in November has anyone any idea when VS are going to sort out their online Flying Club pages and credit recent flights to your account.
Mrs TCAS and I flew in mid November and still do not have the Tiers Points and miles credited to our accounts. Have rang and emailed them many times and are told "in a few days".
Keep p***ing us frequent fliers off and we will eventually go elsewhere.
Mrs TCAS and I flew in mid November and still do not have the Tiers Points and miles credited to our accounts. Have rang and emailed them many times and are told "in a few days".
Keep p***ing us frequent fliers off and we will eventually go elsewhere.
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BA are very quick in adding points and miles to my account usually within two or three days after travel perhaps you should move over to them considering you might 'eventually go elsewhere' plus you gain far more with BA compared to VS.
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VS used to be quick but decided to change the format of their web site, including the Flying Club section to something that is far less easy to navigate. In my view a case of "if it isn't broke don't need to fix it".
The changeover happened while we were out of the UK, with the outbound flight credits, using the old system, going on okay. Still awaiting VS's pleasure receive the inbound flight credits. As you say may be about time to change.
VS used to be quick but decided to change the format of their web site, including the Flying Club section to something that is far less easy to navigate. In my view a case of "if it isn't broke don't need to fix it".
The changeover happened while we were out of the UK, with the outbound flight credits, using the old system, going on okay. Still awaiting VS's pleasure receive the inbound flight credits. As you say may be about time to change.
Paxing All Over The World
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 refresh that is needed but a whole new everything. Having to hunt to find things that you know must be there somewhere - is not called good web design.
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I think the problem is that it isn't just the website but the entire passenger services system that has been updated and is based on that used by Delta who "won" the bid to update it. It was in their interest to do given the JV.
Virgin have adapted this (poorly) it works okay for a Joe who just wants to book a flight but for FF lots doesn't work - it doesn''t tell you have to change your password so lots have been locked out - all PNRs have changed- and there's lots that doesn't seem to work. I can't for example enter my passport details. It is rather Spartan and unappealing in terms of appearance but then so is the parent Delta site.
If I had created this mess I want to sort it out and test it before changing that again to make sure I didn't get another fine mess- I hope that is what is happening.
Still hopeful it will get sorted before my next flight in February
Virgin have adapted this (poorly) it works okay for a Joe who just wants to book a flight but for FF lots doesn't work - it doesn''t tell you have to change your password so lots have been locked out - all PNRs have changed- and there's lots that doesn't seem to work. I can't for example enter my passport details. It is rather Spartan and unappealing in terms of appearance but then so is the parent Delta site.
If I had created this mess I want to sort it out and test it before changing that again to make sure I didn't get another fine mess- I hope that is what is happening.
Still hopeful it will get sorted before my next flight in February
update on my #884
Finally managed to get the Tier Point credited, now battling to get the miles credited. This is complete farce, BA looking increasingly attractive for future Business Class travel.
Anyone out there experiencing similar problems with Flying Club? If you haven't done so already, suggest you check your FC account in detail for any trips made from early November onwards.
Finally managed to get the Tier Point credited, now battling to get the miles credited. This is complete farce, BA looking increasingly attractive for future Business Class travel.
Anyone out there experiencing similar problems with Flying Club? If you haven't done so already, suggest you check your FC account in detail for any trips made from early November onwards.
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Virgin to run a BGI flight from LHR (as well as an extra flight from MAN) on behalf of P&O cruises.
http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articl...uise-programme
http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articl...uise-programme
Have noticed on the VS website that flight arrival/departure times have deserted the 24 hour clock, who in the world (apart from TSA - Trump States of America) can get their head around 04.10 PM - time to rebrand as Delta (UK) Inc?
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An aside but who in the world- India. 24 hour clock is widely mis-understood if you use it there.
It is a modified DL website of course- as they "won" the contract to provide a new PSS
It is a modified DL website of course- as they "won" the contract to provide a new PSS
best flight on VS in many many years great food fab crew and the hype about the 787 is all true you get off fresh and not dried out or overly tired nor any jet lag
went down the back to try the Y seats and loved the very back row 66abc - loads of legroom recline and seat bottom slides forward on recline giving leg support - very happy with that if i was down the back next time
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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 ... 
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I have not been using them in a long while due to not trying to use LHR, and not having to go West that much. I thought I was going to have to start using them on Man - Atlanta and then on to Houston with Delta as I have work there. Luckily good old Singapore started the Sin- Man - Houston route in time, so I have been using them and being very pleased up to now.
Colleagues who do use them say service can be hit and miss, and also quite a few have said they do not like new Business class layout.
You seem to infer you had an "interesting" trip, what went right or wrong ?
Regards
Mr Mac
I have not been using them in a long while due to not trying to use LHR, and not having to go West that much. I thought I was going to have to start using them on Man - Atlanta and then on to Houston with Delta as I have work there. Luckily good old Singapore started the Sin- Man - Houston route in time, so I have been using them and being very pleased up to now.
Colleagues who do use them say service can be hit and miss, and also quite a few have said they do not like new Business class layout.
You seem to infer you had an "interesting" trip, what went right or wrong ?
Regards
Mr Mac