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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Aug 2017, 11:17
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,009,166
Posted By Rob Courtney

We passed through T3 last week, I was quite...

We passed through T3 last week, I was quite suprised how fast we got through security at 5ami it took about 5 mins. The worst part for me is the check in area. The atoumated bag drop Ryanair are...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Jun 2017, 12:45
Replies: 3,424
Views: 1,635,446
Posted By Rob Courtney

YH has been operating out of Sweeden all summer,...

YH has been operating out of Sweeden all summer, the other three seem to spend a lot of time at Manchester.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Jun 2017, 14:30
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,009,166
Posted By Rob Courtney

But why would you bother Wigan to Euston on the...

But why would you bother Wigan to Euston on the train is 2 hrs much faster (and cheaper if you book early) than travelling to the airport, security, wait, fly and then a 50 min train journey
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Jun 2017, 10:16
Replies: 8
Views: 3,421
Posted By Rob Courtney

Going back a few years to when BA had the daily...

Going back a few years to when BA had the daily 767 service to JFK from Manchester I believe the outbound crew positioned from LHR by flying the morning 757 shuttle up to Manchester and the inbound...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Jun 2017, 15:46
Replies: 8,557
Views: 4,009,166
Posted By Rob Courtney

Went through T2 last week (24th) and was amazed...

Went through T2 last week (24th) and was amazed at the service. From leaving the car, checking in and passing through security took 20 minutes, admittidly it was mid morning but I expected increased...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th May 2017, 23:33
Replies: 3,424
Views: 1,635,446
Posted By Rob Courtney

YG, it was there last week as well and stopped...

YG, it was there last week as well and stopped off at AAD on the way back. Interesting place to visit
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th May 2017, 21:52
Replies: 3,424
Views: 1,635,446
Posted By Rob Courtney

Cheers Vokes much appreciated :ok:

Cheers Vokes much appreciated :ok:
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th May 2017, 22:32
Replies: 3,424
Views: 1,635,446
Posted By Rob Courtney

Hi just a quick question. Flying out to LCA next...

Hi just a quick question. Flying out to LCA next week from Manchester on TOM2334 Seating plan suggests a 767 and a 1410 dep but this weeks flight is a 1450 dep on a 737-8. Is this just the switch...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th May 2017, 12:09
Replies: 60
Views: 12,358
Posted By Rob Courtney

727s also had rear facing seats at the overwing...

727s also had rear facing seats at the overwing escape doors, its an interestibf sensation flying backwards.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd May 2017, 15:26
Replies: 133
Views: 46,202
Posted By Rob Courtney

Flew as Pax on them a few times to Fraggle before...

Flew as Pax on them a few times to Fraggle before BA switched to the Dash. Found them very noisy up front but not too bad near the back. also had a mate who used to machine the undercarraige legs...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Apr 2017, 21:47
Replies: 3,424
Views: 1,635,446
Posted By Rob Courtney

G-OBYE Flew back into Manchester this evening...

G-OBYE Flew back into Manchester this evening from AMS presumably for the start of the summer sched.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Apr 2017, 14:16
Replies: 3,424
Views: 1,635,446
Posted By Rob Courtney

Thanks Vokes :D

Thanks Vokes :D
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Apr 2017, 13:47
Replies: 3,424
Views: 1,635,446
Posted By Rob Courtney

Quick question on the 767s are any based at...

Quick question on the 767s are any based at Manchester for the summer? Just booked to LCA next month and the seating plan suggests a 767.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Sep 2016, 09:18
Replies: 13
Views: 12,632
Posted By Rob Courtney

I fly this type quite a lot and find the rear of...

I fly this type quite a lot and find the rear of the cabin much quieter. It was the same on the earlier series aircraft as well and would think its pretty standard on all props especially high wing...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Sep 2016, 09:51
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,704,658
Posted By Rob Courtney

Didnt a DHL flight have the same issue, if I...

Didnt a DHL flight have the same issue, if I remember correctly they loaded the containers in the wrong order making the aircraft nose heavy and the only reason it got airborne was because it dropped...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Sep 2016, 15:37
Replies: 42
Views: 17,715
Posted By Rob Courtney

Truly amazing photos thank you so much for...

Truly amazing photos thank you so much for sharing :D
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Sep 2016, 23:02
Replies: 45
Views: 11,058
Posted By Rob Courtney

British Airtours used their 707s on very short...

British Airtours used their 707s on very short sectors, I remember they used to do Gatwick to Gerona in the mid 70s.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Aug 2016, 12:29
Replies: 236
Views: 115,828
Posted By Rob Courtney

Same here we used to meet in Leigh at 7am get the...

Same here we used to meet in Leigh at 7am get the bus into the Arndale then leg it over to Piccadilly to get the 44 which would get us there about 9.30. I remember nearly catching pneumonia one...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Aug 2016, 14:20
Replies: 8
Views: 2,709
Posted By Rob Courtney

Sorties could take a couple of hours, Spitfires...

Sorties could take a couple of hours, Spitfires ranged all over northern France on escort missions. They also conducted "Ranger" (squadron free lance sweeps) and Rhubarb (section freelance sweeps)...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Aug 2016, 22:12
Replies: 39
Views: 10,370
Posted By Rob Courtney

The A300s were awful, there was quite a few seat...

The A300s were awful, there was quite a few seat rows that had no windows, just behind the second door. Very claustrophobic for a wide body.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Aug 2016, 10:26
Replies: 39
Views: 10,370
Posted By Rob Courtney

I remember they based one of their A300s out of...

I remember they based one of their A300s out of Manchester in 87. They had 2 old ones ex Lufthansa and Air France (if memory serves)

Got stuck with a 20 hr delay going to PMI that summer and...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Aug 2016, 16:17
Replies: 104
Views: 40,026
Posted By Rob Courtney

Only flew on the T3 twice when for some reason BA...

Only flew on the T3 twice when for some reason BA where using them on bucket and spade routes for British Airtours. I flew to Alicantie and back (from Manchester).

I couldn't believe how quiet it...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Jun 2016, 15:21
Replies: 3,424
Views: 1,635,446
Posted By Rob Courtney

IJ has arrived. It flew over this morning...

IJ has arrived. It flew over this morning looking good in its new colours
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Jun 2016, 21:23
Replies: 3,424
Views: 1,635,446
Posted By Rob Courtney

Hope so. I notice TUIE is back in service today

Hope so. I notice TUIE is back in service today
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Jun 2016, 17:42
Replies: 3,424
Views: 1,635,446
Posted By Rob Courtney

Ouch, wouldnt like to be 6ft 3" (like my son) and...

Ouch, wouldnt like to be 6ft 3" (like my son) and stuck on one of them for 10 hours to Mexico.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Jun 2016, 16:21
Replies: 3,424
Views: 1,635,446
Posted By Rob Courtney

I know but I am assuming that Thomson use a L/H...

I know but I am assuming that Thomson use a L/H 787 for longhaul where possible. My question about the cabin configuration was because I (again) am assuming that seat pitch is greater on the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Jun 2016, 14:06
Replies: 3,424
Views: 1,635,446
Posted By Rob Courtney

Thomson have a 767 G-OBYE flying today's Punta...

Thomson have a 767 G-OBYE flying today's Punta Cana route and was delayed for 5 hrs. Are the 767s set up in long haul configuration as its normally a 787 on that route?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd May 2015, 19:08
Replies: 4,104
Views: 2,410,276
Posted By Rob Courtney

Was flying Thomas Cook a few years ago when the...

Was flying Thomas Cook a few years ago when the newish Bus went tech at Cardiff, who bailed them out Jet2 with a 20+yr old 737-300 :D
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Sep 2014, 14:56
Replies: 46
Views: 9,004
Posted By Rob Courtney

National Airline? are we going to see the...

National Airline? are we going to see the resurrection of Caledonian perhaps?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Jun 2014, 18:29
Replies: 4,104
Views: 2,410,276
Posted By Rob Courtney

Im no expert Ivan but maybe its scheduled for a...

Im no expert Ivan but maybe its scheduled for a 737-300 which is full but may change to either a 800 or 757, hence they cent take any more bookings in case they do use the smaller aircraft
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th May 2014, 15:31
Replies: 4,104
Views: 2,410,276
Posted By Rob Courtney

THe 757s were built in 91 and 99 so not bad for...

THe 757s were built in 91 and 99 so not bad for the type. Cant comment on the interiors. We flew on the Titan 757 last year and it had Jet2 seats fitted, they were ok if a little hard on the back...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th May 2014, 19:02
Replies: 4,104
Views: 2,410,276
Posted By Rob Courtney

757s are ex Iberia and the 767 is ex LOT, saw...

757s are ex Iberia and the 767 is ex LOT, saw them around Manchester a lot last year not sure what the interiors are like though
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Mar 2014, 13:11
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,365,288
Posted By Rob Courtney

Yes, he mentioned Liverpool but did say...

Yes, he mentioned Liverpool but did say "developing airports" Not sure if Manchester will comply:(
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Sep 2013, 14:30
Replies: 4,104
Views: 2,410,276
Posted By Rob Courtney

We flew on the leased Titan 757 down to Las...

We flew on the leased Titan 757 down to Las Palmas in August, it has been loaned in for summer and has had the cabin fitted with Jet2 equipment. The seats are a bit quirky but ok. As for the age of...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Aug 2013, 11:37
Replies: 4,104
Views: 2,410,276
Posted By Rob Courtney

Im in the same boat, going to Gran Canaria on the...

Im in the same boat, going to Gran Canaria on the Tuesday flight which is being operated by the Titan 757. We booked rows 8 and 9 which on the 737 is just forward of the 2nd door. Having looked on...
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