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Flying with Viking to The Gambia
I'm flying from Gatwick to The Gambia on 23rd July on VIK151 returning on 6th August on VIK152. Can anyone out there help with the following:
- What aircraft will it be?
- Will there be any IFE?
- What sort of food can we expect as it's a 6 hour flight?
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Aircraft will be a 737-800.
IFE will be on board and a second option is available to hire a psp from the cabin crew for the duration of the flight giving you access to around 6 more movies.
Food is included and is standard aircraft food with a bar service.
IFE will be on board and a second option is available to hire a psp from the cabin crew for the duration of the flight giving you access to around 6 more movies.
Food is included and is standard aircraft food with a bar service.
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Thank you
Todders,
Thank you very much for such a prompt reply. I was getting a bit worried about the airline as I made the mistake of looking at some people's reviews online. You've put my mind at rest.
Regards and thanks again
Thank you very much for such a prompt reply. I was getting a bit worried about the airline as I made the mistake of looking at some people's reviews online. You've put my mind at rest.
Regards and thanks again
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Belfast - Heraklion On an a320 are You sure?
arent they with Hellas?
anyone else wanna tell me
29th June - Belfast - Heraklion - wat aircraft Time and any Ife?
Belfast - Heraklion On an a320 are You sure?
arent they with Hellas?
anyone else wanna tell me
29th June - Belfast - Heraklion - wat aircraft Time and any Ife?
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Deffo looks that way. That's why I wasn't aware of it.
BFS-HER on the A320 operated by our subsidiary Viking Hellas. They don't have IFE on board the A/c but PSPs are available to hire for the duration giving access to around six movies.
The aircraft is due to position in to BFS from MAN.
Hope you enjoy your flight and hol.
BFS-HER on the A320 operated by our subsidiary Viking Hellas. They don't have IFE on board the A/c but PSPs are available to hire for the duration giving access to around six movies.
The aircraft is due to position in to BFS from MAN.
Hope you enjoy your flight and hol.
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Churchinchow in response to your last comment, please don't be so negative all the time.
The answer to your questions "What happened to standards of excellence, and companies vying for return business? Why can Viking Airlines not be just that little bit better than its competitors?" are very simple.
In the aviation business at the moment it is the most 'Cut throat' it has ever been. The answer to the questions posed is quite simple "LOW COST AIRLINES (in the UK) SUCH AS RYANIR AND EASYJET".
All the conventional charter airlines, Viking included, are trying to offer a 'Service', however (within the UK operation) the likes of Ryanair and Easyjet are moving in with seemingly cut price tickets. Everything in terms of service has a cost value. To provide the sort of service you (and I would like) comes at a price. If the conventional charter airlines provided this sort of service across the board they would not have passengers and would go out of business so quickly. So they have to play a very delicate balancing act. Certain routes have an upgrade available. I used Thomson last year and paid for the upgrade for my family - Totally brilliant service. It is there but you will have to pay that bit extra.
The cause is unfortunately the passenger who is quite happy to degrade themself into a "Cattle Class" carry on their own small luggage into the cabin beacuse they don't want to pay high rates for hold baggage, find that the overhead bins are full, so force their bags under the seats and spend the whole flight with their feet elevated above their bags. The seats being thinner, don't recline, and no pockets just to make you more miserable. BECAUSE people do this in the name of getting somewhere really cheaply it will continue.
The flight is the start of the holiday - My question is, Do you really want to start your holiday in conditions like this? Churchinchow you asked about service from Viking, but the answer lies in people who will settle for these unbelievable disgraceful conditions.
I know, as I worked for a certain Irish scum carrier, but got out partly as I am really concerned about safety (one day we will read a headline.............).
While it is very important to vent one's feelings, I ask to temper them with a degree of consideration.
If Viking could sell a real premium service as standard to entice return custom they would, as would other charter airlines, but margins are so low, and pinnned by the tour operator, if they don't do what they are doing at present they won't be there. I have also experienced that, and it is not pleasant!
The old addage "How do you do you make a Million running an airline - Start with Five" runs so true. I don't know how anyone does it.
Maybe 'Cut a bit of slack' but do always bring to attention any failings. Constructive criticism is the most helpful and if directed properly companies will alter then we all gain. Whilst cattle continue to scurry on board the Ryanair cattle trucks it puts any form of service quality in jeopardy. Watch out for more Ryanair expansion into Europe to be announced shortly. God help us all !!
The answer to your questions "What happened to standards of excellence, and companies vying for return business? Why can Viking Airlines not be just that little bit better than its competitors?" are very simple.
In the aviation business at the moment it is the most 'Cut throat' it has ever been. The answer to the questions posed is quite simple "LOW COST AIRLINES (in the UK) SUCH AS RYANIR AND EASYJET".
All the conventional charter airlines, Viking included, are trying to offer a 'Service', however (within the UK operation) the likes of Ryanair and Easyjet are moving in with seemingly cut price tickets. Everything in terms of service has a cost value. To provide the sort of service you (and I would like) comes at a price. If the conventional charter airlines provided this sort of service across the board they would not have passengers and would go out of business so quickly. So they have to play a very delicate balancing act. Certain routes have an upgrade available. I used Thomson last year and paid for the upgrade for my family - Totally brilliant service. It is there but you will have to pay that bit extra.
The cause is unfortunately the passenger who is quite happy to degrade themself into a "Cattle Class" carry on their own small luggage into the cabin beacuse they don't want to pay high rates for hold baggage, find that the overhead bins are full, so force their bags under the seats and spend the whole flight with their feet elevated above their bags. The seats being thinner, don't recline, and no pockets just to make you more miserable. BECAUSE people do this in the name of getting somewhere really cheaply it will continue.
The flight is the start of the holiday - My question is, Do you really want to start your holiday in conditions like this? Churchinchow you asked about service from Viking, but the answer lies in people who will settle for these unbelievable disgraceful conditions.
I know, as I worked for a certain Irish scum carrier, but got out partly as I am really concerned about safety (one day we will read a headline.............).
While it is very important to vent one's feelings, I ask to temper them with a degree of consideration.
If Viking could sell a real premium service as standard to entice return custom they would, as would other charter airlines, but margins are so low, and pinnned by the tour operator, if they don't do what they are doing at present they won't be there. I have also experienced that, and it is not pleasant!
The old addage "How do you do you make a Million running an airline - Start with Five" runs so true. I don't know how anyone does it.
Maybe 'Cut a bit of slack' but do always bring to attention any failings. Constructive criticism is the most helpful and if directed properly companies will alter then we all gain. Whilst cattle continue to scurry on board the Ryanair cattle trucks it puts any form of service quality in jeopardy. Watch out for more Ryanair expansion into Europe to be announced shortly. God help us all !!
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Hi. we fly with Viking on 10.8 returning 24.8 from Man. How would I find out which plane they'll use. We've booked leg room and want to know if IFE will be available & If I can order champagne. 
thanks
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At the risk of being described as "negative", surely Viking has got a sales and customer relations infrastructure? Has it not got its own website where these frequently asked questions may be resolved?
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Of course it does but what's the harm in being helpful???
Flight is due to be on a 737-800. A Canadian one in fact at the min., a lease in from Sunwings. But obviously these things a subject to change.
IFE therefore should be available and Champers is carried on all viking flights and can be ordered onboard. Enjoy!
Flight is due to be on a 737-800. A Canadian one in fact at the min., a lease in from Sunwings. But obviously these things a subject to change.
IFE therefore should be available and Champers is carried on all viking flights and can be ordered onboard. Enjoy!
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Thanks Todders for your reply
The reason behind the question, is that after the Fly Globespan debacle i am a bit concerned about using "Budget Airlines" that have recently appeared on the scene.
The reason behind the question, is that after the Fly Globespan debacle i am a bit concerned about using "Budget Airlines" that have recently appeared on the scene.
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leg room/ Gold service
Hello,
I have booked a flight to Hurghada on Sept 10th and would like extra legroom. Can anyone explain why if you book flight online the extra legroom is £15 each way and if you book flight through blue O2 and then add extras online it is £30 each way?
Which seats are best for extra legroom and are not restricted by bulk head?
Does anyone know if there is IFE and what an average meal/soft drink costs on board?
I was wondering if the gold service is worth the extra money or if you get the same seat buying extra leg room and buy a meal on board.
Thank you
I have booked a flight to Hurghada on Sept 10th and would like extra legroom. Can anyone explain why if you book flight online the extra legroom is £15 each way and if you book flight through blue O2 and then add extras online it is £30 each way?
Which seats are best for extra legroom and are not restricted by bulk head?
Does anyone know if there is IFE and what an average meal/soft drink costs on board?
I was wondering if the gold service is worth the extra money or if you get the same seat buying extra leg room and buy a meal on board.
Thank you