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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
7th Apr 2024, 08:05
Replies: 26
Views: 9,372
Posted By cjhants

From someone who has done many hundreds of...

From someone who has done many hundreds of pushbacks at LHR (many years ago), here’s my take from a grainy photo. Looks like tug owned by Cobalt, ground handler contracted to Virgin. Looks to be a...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Mar 2024, 08:45
Replies: 8
Views: 1,816
Posted By cjhants

I remember when I was there almost 20 years ago,...

I remember when I was there almost 20 years ago, there was a rumour that John Prescott had declared it a brownfield site, so the pessimists were already predicting a housing estate.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Apr 2023, 17:42
Replies: 1,836
Views: 864,130
Posted By cjhants

TUI website/app badly needs attention and...

TUI website/app badly needs attention and updating. I booked seats and special meal in premium only to find the next time I checked they had disappeared and booked by someone else.
Then booking to...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Apr 2022, 14:07
Replies: 56
Views: 5,170
Posted By cjhants

As we have now moved on to songs we might like to...

As we have now moved on to songs we might like to hear on boarding, perhaps endless flight written by Andrew Gold. Had one of the great lines for someone afraid of flying

“the look the captain...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Apr 2022, 10:03
Replies: 56
Views: 5,170
Posted By cjhants

I remember Virgin Sun on their flights to the...

I remember Virgin Sun on their flights to the costas used to play Oasis’ Cigarettes and Alcohol, which I thought was quite appropriate.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Apr 2022, 13:31
Replies: 9
Views: 1,628
Posted By cjhants

Anybody who has been responsible for getting...

Anybody who has been responsible for getting airside passes will know it will take many weeks from job offer to getting boots on the ground. Criminal record checks can take many weeks (not sure what...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Aug 2021, 06:59
Replies: 1,836
Views: 864,130
Posted By cjhants

You need to book a lateral flow test from an...

You need to book a lateral flow test from an “approved supplier”, you cannot use a standard NHS one.
You then take this test kit with you, perform the test within 72 hours of arrival, and then...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Aug 2021, 06:52
Replies: 23
Views: 4,890
Posted By cjhants

LGW Tuesday, 1445 arrival, straight to e gates,...

LGW Tuesday, 1445 arrival, straight to e gates, no queues. Bags on carousel as soon as we walked down the stairs. Landing to car park no more than 10 minutes, and most of this walk from gate to uk...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Aug 2021, 16:39
Replies: 1,836
Views: 864,130
Posted By cjhants

737 James #106 Tuesday max 800 flight LGW JTR...

737 James #106
Tuesday max 800 flight LGW JTR had over 100 empty seats. Not sure how long the airlines can live with these loads in what should be peak season.
Forum: Private Flying
7th May 2021, 07:01
Replies: 34
Views: 4,978
Posted By cjhants

If you have another airfield with a flight school...

If you have another airfield with a flight school within reasonable distance, I would go and have a chat and possibly book an hour with them to see how you get on. Nothing lost other than the cost of...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Apr 2021, 12:28
Replies: 30
Views: 5,500
Posted By cjhants

Plain 1 to answer your specific question in post...

Plain 1 to answer your specific question in post #27.
Check the licensed hours of the airfield as training will need to be done in these hours. I started at Blackbushe in early spring, but once the...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Feb 2021, 12:27
Replies: 30
Views: 5,500
Posted By cjhants

Some good advice from above replies. Just a few...

Some good advice from above replies. Just a few words on the katana. Did some hours early on in my training 17 years ago. Loved the aircraft and the great visibility. Only transferred to a PA28 due...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
3rd Dec 2020, 13:06
Replies: 5
Views: 1,101
Posted By cjhants

Dave, It’s a bit hard to find, under help and ...

Dave,
It’s a bit hard to find, under help and faq, then cancelled flights then request a refund. Not obvious but there with a bit of effort.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
3rd Dec 2020, 09:55
Replies: 5
Views: 1,101
Posted By cjhants

Not such good service from BA for me this time....

Not such good service from BA for me this time. Paid for WT+ for ANU LGW, flight cancelled due to November lockdown and we were shipped home 6 days early. Re-arranged flight had no WT+ or J...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Nov 2020, 18:47
Replies: 32
Views: 24,194
Posted By cjhants

Was given repatriation flight tomorrow, managed...

Was given repatriation flight tomorrow, managed to put this back to Monday. No WT+ available but at least we only lose 6 days holiday rather than 8.
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Nov 2020, 21:36
Replies: 32
Views: 24,194
Posted By cjhants

wiggy It seems I may be able to see options...

wiggy

It seems I may be able to see options once the flight has been removed from the system. Heard via somebody else we may have some news in morning.
Looks as if there may be some repatriation...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Nov 2020, 19:12
Replies: 32
Views: 24,194
Posted By cjhants

Got email from BA this afternoon saying our...

Got email from BA this afternoon saying our flight ANU-LGW on 15th now cancelled. Not sure how we are going to get home. Worse places to get stuck I suppose.
oh dear, what a pity never mind, as the...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Oct 2020, 07:41
Replies: 7
Views: 1,054
Posted By cjhants

Blackbushe? Decent hard runway, good cafe....

Blackbushe?
Decent hard runway, good cafe. Worth a visit to check the noticeboard and have a chat with a few of the locals.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th Oct 2020, 08:01
Replies: 15
Views: 3,198
Posted By cjhants

I asked this question of immigration at T5 last...

I asked this question of immigration at T5 last month. Was told they had a tablet available for anybody who did not have internet access (and presumably somebody on hand to help non tech savvy pax).
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Oct 2020, 08:06
Replies: 1,220
Views: 661,394
Posted By cjhants

With US borders closed to brits, what is the...

With US borders closed to brits, what is the point of running MCO flights in October?
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Sep 2020, 07:13
Replies: 106
Views: 16,270
Posted By cjhants

Flew LHR DLM. Out 6th back last night. T5 quiet...

Flew LHR DLM. Out 6th back last night. T5 quiet but not as empty as I thought last week. Most people wearing masks, apart from a few young women who had their masks off to take selfies. Some BA CC...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Aug 2020, 10:57
Replies: 15
Views: 1,429
Posted By cjhants

I would guess I live in same area as you. When I...

I would guess I live in same area as you. When I started my PPL, 16 years ago, I went to Blackbushe, my local airfield. I tried both schools there (both are no longer in existence, so no reflection...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Jun 2020, 15:15
Replies: 2,907
Views: 634,077
Posted By cjhants

Anybody else noticed all sandrag’s posts seem to...

Anybody else noticed all sandrag’s posts seem to be trying to send traffic to other sites?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th Apr 2020, 09:20
Replies: 605
Views: 553,009
Posted By cjhants

In a previous incarnation, I used to work for a...

In a previous incarnation, I used to work for a Bank, lending millions to companies.

In putting together a proposal to my directors, they would want to know.

1. Is the lending properly secured....
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Apr 2020, 08:34
Replies: 605
Views: 553,009
Posted By cjhants

[QUOTE=Phantom4;10762447] If Delta really...

[QUOTE=Phantom4;10762447]

If Delta really want to help VS they could convert this current liability to a long term loan. Might be a drop in the ocean, but at least it’s a signal of intent.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Apr 2020, 18:21
Replies: 67
Views: 18,391
Posted By cjhants

May 1972 my second ever holiday flight from Luton...

May 1972 my second ever holiday flight from Luton with Air Spain on a DC8. Got on board and only about a third full. Flight deck then announced we were going to Gerona via Manchester where we were to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Apr 2020, 17:18
Replies: 934
Views: 709,988
Posted By cjhants

Maybe I just got lucky with the phones today....

Maybe I just got lucky with the phones today. Perhaps I should do the lottery this week!
But just wanted to post to show there is some hope of getting some money back.
Not having so much luck with...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Apr 2020, 15:42
Replies: 934
Views: 709,988
Posted By cjhants

Got to say well done to BA today. Email arrived...

Got to say well done to BA today. Email arrived lunchtime saying flight in 3 weeks time was cancelled, no surprise there. Seats booked with Expedia, but baggage direct with BA. Phoned BA straight...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Apr 2020, 14:43
Replies: 19
Views: 16,144
Posted By cjhants

They owe me a refund and say an announcement...

They owe me a refund and say an announcement about claiming via website will be available tomorrow. Maybe just this and nothing more sinister.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Mar 2020, 12:45
Replies: 2,907
Views: 634,077
Posted By cjhants

I have a bit of sympathy for the handlers, who...

I have a bit of sympathy for the handlers, who for many years have had their prices screwed down by the airlines. This is partly due to too many handlers chasing each available contract. When I...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Mar 2020, 08:09
Replies: 25
Views: 20,333
Posted By cjhants

I had heard this snippet too. Firstly, don’t...

I had heard this snippet too. Firstly, don’t believe everything Mr Calder says or writes. Secondly, if the airlines/ tour operators try to delay refunds, they will run into problems with their credit...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Oct 2019, 15:36
Replies: 15
Views: 3,794
Posted By cjhants

Scotbill - still the greatest airline livery IMO.

Scotbill - still the greatest airline livery IMO.
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
7th Oct 2019, 12:31
Replies: 8
Views: 3,052
Posted By cjhants

I used to regularly go through LHR control posts...

I used to regularly go through LHR control posts as airside staff, and nearly always mixed with flight crews. Some security staff seemed to take delight in making it difficult for crew. I never...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Jun 2019, 07:58
Replies: 49
Views: 46,506
Posted By cjhants

The old saying used to go, if it ain’t broke-...

The old saying used to go, if it ain’t broke- don’t fix it. The current management in most large companies fear doing nothing will cost their jobs, so change things just to make it look like they are...
Forum: Questions
15th Jun 2019, 07:01
Replies: 39
Views: 15,930
Posted By cjhants

My Antler carry on still looks good as new after...

My Antler carry on still looks good as new after 18 years, and the Antler large case still in one piece and presentable after many hundreds of times in hold and carousels.
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