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Vatican plans new charter carrier

Quote:

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."

So, now you can fly on a carrier who's "chief exec" is widely believed to be infallible ... as opposed to certain other airlines whos CEO's mearly believe themselves to be ... :suspect:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6956715.stm

JAS

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...

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!

A headline "passengers prayed before bad weather landing" wouldn't be considered unusual...

Was there any white smoke from the Vatican when they announced the airline?

That episode: Flight into Terror

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

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.

In flight meal.... loaves and fishes...............;)

.........all served by the stewardess, Mary............:}

I would hope the management at Knock chase this opportunity for some inbound tourist traffic!

With pontius Pilot in command.....:ok:

Pilot's SOP: Upon arrival, kiss the ground.

Let's hope they don't see whether the plane can walk on water.

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......

Is it me or is the cabin crew uniform very similar to FR?