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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Mar 2014, 08:52
Replies: 3,930
Views: 1,918,730
Posted By Volmet South

Purple paint, does that mean the company is being...

Purple paint, does that mean the company is being marooned ?

;)
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
3rd Dec 2013, 12:30
Replies: 5
Views: 2,598
Posted By Volmet South

Iberia pricing v BA

I'm in the process of booking a couple of long-haul club class tickets from London to Brazil and decided to have a look at the Iberia website. Iberia are selling the same seats on the same direct BA...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th May 2013, 10:31
Replies: 3,930
Views: 1,918,730
Posted By Volmet South

Even a dead cat will bounce if it is dropped from...

Even a dead cat will bounce if it is dropped from high enough. Approval from the markets only happens when you have a compelling and believable story on how you will invest the capital i.e. how you...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Apr 2013, 10:59
Replies: 3,930
Views: 1,918,730
Posted By Volmet South

One factor about the deal depending on which side...

One factor about the deal depending on which side of the company you are on, is that there is very little demand for the E175 type rating. HR must be pleased with that.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Apr 2013, 07:16
Replies: 3,930
Views: 1,918,730
Posted By Volmet South

Using your numbers, the incremental cost for 100...

Using your numbers, the incremental cost for 100 miles has increased.

Your sums were based on £7 and £8 which is a difference of £1 which has to be covered by a reduction in other costs. With the...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Apr 2012, 20:35
Replies: 159
Views: 43,722
Posted By Volmet South

Sorry but the bull-meter is registering 11 on the...

Sorry but the bull-meter is registering 11 on the manure scale. What are a brace of Typhoons going to achieve ? "Errr yes boss, he isn't kidding, it is indeed a helicopter and my mate says that he...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Jan 2012, 22:30
Replies: 5
Views: 2,470
Posted By Volmet South

You mean Sir Michael Rake-It-In, the part time...

You mean Sir Michael Rake-It-In, the part time chairman who also has a hobby job as chairman of BT. In his spare time, he works (if you can call it work) for a range of other enterprises.

The...
Forum: Cabin Crew
11th Aug 2010, 10:20
Replies: 3,036
Views: 1,087,828
Posted By Volmet South

Your point begs a few obvious questions such as ...

Your point begs a few obvious questions such as

1. Where will FlyBe find the money given their other financial commitments ?

2. Where will the additional slots at LHR be created for BA to...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jun 2008, 11:44
Replies: 164
Views: 17,514
Posted By Volmet South

No Tim, those are cross-dressers............ or...

No Tim, those are cross-dressers............ or Italians.
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Apr 2007, 09:03
Replies: 127
Views: 40,171
Posted By Volmet South

I was travelling through Heathrow with seven week...

I was travelling through Heathrow with seven week old Little Miss Volmet and was challenged over the bottle of milk in the hand luggage. I was asked to test the liquid so I thrust the bottle into...
Forum: Cabin Crew
2nd Feb 2007, 19:38
Replies: 0
Views: 822
Posted By Volmet South

Thank You BA !

A very special thanks to the staff travel people who sorted out the finer details of my ID90 and the cabin crew who looked after me on the LHR-BSL flight on Thursday afternoon as I rushed out to see...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Nov 2006, 05:05
Replies: 338
Views: 73,656
Posted By Volmet South

I guess this move explains why DE and goons...

I guess this move explains why DE and goons steadfastly refused to
1. Come up with any sort of meaningful challenge to FlyBe e.g. advertising.
2. Listen and act upon feedback regarding the piss...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Aug 2006, 18:43
Replies: 43
Views: 6,083
Posted By Volmet South

I think Lemmywink was drawing attention to you...

I think Lemmywink was drawing attention to you criticising his / her grammar while choosing not to refer to BellEnd Bob's spelling of Quantas. I suspect there may be some indignation about double...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Aug 2006, 12:13
Replies: 25
Views: 18,766
Posted By Volmet South

Are there any that don't leak rain through the...

Are there any that don't leak rain through the escape hatch ?

The windows don't open so you cook in the sun while the FO gets the fumes from the crapper directly behind them.

The hydraulic...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
3rd Aug 2006, 20:06
Replies: 2
Views: 496
Posted By Volmet South

Just make sure she deals with NTL customer...

Just make sure she deals with NTL customer service. :ugh:
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Aug 2006, 18:33
Replies: 115
Views: 23,515
Posted By Volmet South

So what tw@t decided on "Connect" when the irony...

So what tw@t decided on "Connect" when the irony is that we don't ?

WW is pretending to give BACON a chance while quietly instructing Evans to scale back operations to make the inevitable disposal...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Jul 2006, 21:49
Replies: 115
Views: 23,515
Posted By Volmet South

Bristol and Inverness next...... I hope I am wrong

Bristol and Inverness next...... I hope I am wrong
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Jul 2006, 06:50
Replies: 115
Views: 23,515
Posted By Volmet South

Not quite ! The Titanic was run by the White Star...

Not quite ! The Titanic was run by the White Star management team whereas BACON have the White Feather management team. That bunch of cowards have offered no opposition to FlyBe who in turn are...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jun 2006, 17:57
Replies: 7
Views: 1,064
Posted By Volmet South

Huzzah ! Tea and buns all round :D

Huzzah ! Tea and buns all round :D
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th May 2006, 10:00
Replies: 346
Views: 96,694
Posted By Volmet South

The final paragraph reads Please note that...

The final paragraph reads

Please note that BA Connect services from London Heathrow and London Gatwick will continue to offer complimentary food and a Club Europe cabin on our European network. ...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th May 2006, 09:55
Replies: 37
Views: 21,854
Posted By Volmet South

Perhaps the crew thought so too ? As the company...

Perhaps the crew thought so too ? As the company manuals draw attention to the mod, this suggests that not all ac have been modded otherwise, why mention it ? There is no list of modded airframes in...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th May 2006, 09:34
Replies: 37
Views: 21,854
Posted By Volmet South

mmmmmmh, the proximity of the aircraft to the...

mmmmmmh, the proximity of the aircraft to the turning area in the foreground (left) suggests to me that the crew may have started the turn correctly but quickly discovered that the steering...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th May 2006, 06:48
Replies: 37
Views: 21,854
Posted By Volmet South

It was deemed unnecessary to provide thrust...

It was deemed unnecessary to provide thrust reversers on the 145 fleet that the BA CON boys and girls operate. Draw your own conclusions.

Glad to see you have pulled your original post Freeway....
Forum: Rumours & News
8th May 2006, 15:55
Replies: 37
Views: 21,854
Posted By Volmet South

EGHH selected due to landing weight and heavy...

EGHH selected due to landing weight and heavy rain at EGHI after a very strong whiff of "fricasee d'electrique". No panic, no drama and well done to those involved. Pity the media turned up to report...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Apr 2006, 16:19
Replies: 163
Views: 41,354
Posted By Volmet South

What sort of feast do you get on LHR -BRU...

What sort of feast do you get on LHR -BRU :confused: The all-day disappointment is an insult ......albeit a free insult.

Some people intentionally avoid Griefrow for short-haul as it can take just...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Apr 2006, 11:18
Replies: 163
Views: 41,354
Posted By Volmet South

Utter Bolleaux The truth is that ticket...

Utter Bolleaux

The truth is that ticket sales are up and most sectors are seeing punters buying all the food. Extending the BACON model elsewhere within mainline is a much more likely scenario.
...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Mar 2006, 10:12
Replies: 96
Views: 48,420
Posted By Volmet South

errrrr..... even 600 feet AGL would give cause...

errrrr..... even 600 feet AGL would give cause for concern i.e. probably much lower than the normal circuit height flown by a light aircraft at your local airfield.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Feb 2006, 07:12
Replies: 186
Views: 32,976
Posted By Volmet South

So that makes the 146/RJ fleet "Smokey Bacon". ...

So that makes the 146/RJ fleet "Smokey Bacon".

Most companies do a sanity check along the lines of "what will the new name be abbreviated to ?". This may be why there is no BOLsover & LOXley...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Feb 2006, 21:59
Replies: 17
Views: 2,960
Posted By Volmet South

MM. Perhaps if you reviewed the load factors...

MM. Perhaps if you reviewed the load factors prior to the Man - Ams route being axed, you too would start asking questions. Please don't sacrifice your dignity for the sake of a cheap insult.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Feb 2006, 15:31
Replies: 17
Views: 2,960
Posted By Volmet South

What chance is there for reinstating MAN - AMS...

What chance is there for reinstating MAN - AMS ....... or would that upset KLM who launched a similar service ? Rumour has it that in return for reduced competition on the MAN route, KLM gave up LHR...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Jan 2006, 15:36
Replies: 20
Views: 8,085
Posted By Volmet South

In short, yes. My impeccable source tells me that...

In short, yes. My impeccable source tells me that the aircraft are -300's and that Boeing's press people have been told to keep quiet due to the pensions arguement.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Jan 2006, 08:59
Replies: 1,379
Views: 286,030
Posted By Volmet South

Re: BA pilots 'prepared to strike'

"the new chap is so impressed with you lot he decided you dont need the pension he would rather spend it on ummm"

.......a further large order of shiny new 777-300s. I hear on the grapevine that...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Jan 2006, 20:05
Replies: 68
Views: 19,951
Posted By Volmet South

Re: Engine fire, EDI

Do give us the benefit of your expertise and tell us why heads should roll.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Jan 2006, 08:38
Replies: 186
Views: 32,976
Posted By Volmet South

Re: BACitiExpress The final solution!

At least BACON will still allow luggage to be checked for free.... unlike Flybe from February 1st.

Flybe, one of Europe’s leading low cost airlines, today announces its new ‘Fair Deal on Baggage’...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Jan 2006, 08:27
Replies: 186
Views: 32,976
Posted By Volmet South

Re: BACitiExpress The final solution!

:rolleyes:
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