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Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd May 2009, 23:29
Replies: 22
Views: 5,440
Posted By PVGSLF

32Kg max for a bag is the health and safety...

32Kg max for a bag is the health and safety inspired limit in the UK. I have never had a problem pooling allowances when travelling with the family. Is it a budget airline thing?
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Jan 2008, 09:25
Replies: 16
Views: 1,577
Posted By PVGSLF

And remember - when it does go down, don't just...

And remember - when it does go down, don't just sit there meekly hoping it will fix it self and not wanting to cause any fuss. The CC can reboot the system at individual seats, which often solves the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Jan 2008, 05:20
Replies: 54
Views: 8,847
Posted By PVGSLF

That's probably a little unfair. Gold Cards and...

That's probably a little unfair. Gold Cards and loads of miles generally means you've been with the same airline on the same aircraft type many times. Being a frequent flyer, you probably take more...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Dec 2007, 02:28
Replies: 87
Views: 20,282
Posted By PVGSLF

L337 - Nice pics. Sums up perfectly why we down...

L337 - Nice pics. Sums up perfectly why we down the back still envy you so much. The view out the side windows just isn't the same. I sorely miss the days of flight deck visits and the chance to snap...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Dec 2007, 10:06
Replies: 5
Views: 3,368
Posted By PVGSLF

I just tried to reroute the return leg of a full...

I just tried to reroute the return leg of a full fare Y ticket with Virgin.

It was certainly possible, however they wanted in additional £280 on what was already an expensive return leg.

I...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Nov 2007, 06:04
Replies: 9
Views: 2,190
Posted By PVGSLF

I’m having the same dilemma. I’ve renewed gold...

I’m having the same dilemma. I’ve renewed gold six month ahead of schedule, and have been merrily continuing to accrue TP’s on premium class flights. I’m likely to be on a route served by both BA and...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th Oct 2007, 06:15
Replies: 5
Views: 1,032
Posted By PVGSLF

Living in the Far East and booking a lot of...

Living in the Far East and booking a lot of travel through a local travel agent, my name invariably gets swapped around. The worst that happens is the check-in agent does a double take at my...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Oct 2007, 08:28
Replies: 28
Views: 3,182
Posted By PVGSLF

I regularly fly on both 777 and 330/340 in most...

I regularly fly on both 777 and 330/340 in most classes, and in Economy I'd certainly plump for the 2-4-2 layout of the Bus. In Business class I'm not fussed, the 777 seems more "robust" in...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Aug 2007, 23:37
Replies: 18
Views: 1,683
Posted By PVGSLF

I see a common theme developing here: Smooth...

I see a common theme developing here:

Smooth efficient departure security = smooth efficient arrivals security

Departure Security designed to relieve you of any important stuff we will happily ...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Aug 2007, 08:42
Replies: 18
Views: 1,683
Posted By PVGSLF

I agree that it'll probably add extra hassle - ...

I agree that it'll probably add extra hassle - but outside of Europe this is generally lost in the muddle of people who haven't correctly filled in their customs declaration.

Now people who wait...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Aug 2007, 00:43
Replies: 18
Views: 1,683
Posted By PVGSLF

It always used to be the case in Chinese airports...

It always used to be the case in Chinese airports that your baggage tags were checked by screeners against your baggage receipts as you left the baggage hall. A typical chinese policy of job...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Aug 2007, 04:20
Replies: 51
Views: 5,503
Posted By PVGSLF

Another vote for Changi! I've regularly...

Another vote for Changi!
I've regularly transitted there on my way between Seoul and Mumbai. The flight timings mean I have a ten hour lay over, so I book the airside transit hotel for the full...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Jul 2007, 07:01
Replies: 24
Views: 5,087
Posted By PVGSLF

I make it a policy that once I've found a good...

I make it a policy that once I've found a good deal (aka the price I'm willing to pay for that particular flight), I buy the ticket..... and then I never look again!
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Jul 2007, 06:48
Replies: 53
Views: 6,189
Posted By PVGSLF

I disagree with this. I regularly travel around...

I disagree with this. I regularly travel around Asia from my base in Korea. Every airport I have flown out of, without exception, sensibly applies rules on sensible amounts of hand luggage.
The...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
3rd Apr 2007, 04:18
Replies: 3
Views: 837
Posted By PVGSLF

ICN also.

Same from Seoul (Incheon) yesterday. Again without any advanced warnings (in english anyway). My Mrs flew out and had to part company with all sorts of skin care products... Fortunately they let her...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Jan 2007, 04:17
Replies: 2
Views: 943
Posted By PVGSLF

I've used them a couple of times in the last few...

I've used them a couple of times in the last few months.

They always advise prebooking, as they always seem to be full but I have turned up on spec twice and managed to get a room, but I found you...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Mar 2006, 17:41
Replies: 32
Views: 5,978
Posted By PVGSLF

Or you can apply for one and pay, or move house...

Or you can apply for one and pay, or move house and be issued with one for free... not sure which cheaper ;)

I beleive you still need to produce the paper part of the Photo License to be able to...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Feb 2006, 21:58
Replies: 65
Views: 11,214
Posted By PVGSLF

What about artifical photosynthesis... research...

What about artifical photosynthesis... research into it is going on.

Take the CO2 out of the atmosphere, and produce O2 and Sugars.... The sugars can then be refined into forms of Hydrocarbons...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Feb 2006, 21:17
Replies: 47
Views: 9,139
Posted By PVGSLF

So how does that really work? I guess you look...

So how does that really work? I guess you look for strain on peoples faces, but my girlfriend can barely pick up her 25kg hard bodied suitcase where as i can throw it around without any trouble... So...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Feb 2006, 17:03
Replies: 66
Views: 6,804
Posted By PVGSLF

When cabin crew do their training, do they get in...

When cabin crew do their training, do they get in hired help to sit in the cabin mock-up to be evacuted or use Joe public?
I generally pay attention to the safety demo, but figure that in the heat...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th Feb 2006, 12:48
Replies: 42
Views: 5,522
Posted By PVGSLF

They've got it right at PVG... Bags xrayed on the...

They've got it right at PVG... Bags xrayed on the belt as the bag leaves the check in desk, and the operators ARE awake... 75% of the time I get called to the security room at the end of the row and...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
16th Jan 2006, 15:19
Replies: 47
Views: 9,139
Posted By PVGSLF

Re: Check-in Desk Scales?

That was all my original point was.... But the development of this thread has made for some amusing and interesting reading.
If I need to take excess, I'll pay the price (whether that price is fair...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Jan 2006, 16:26
Replies: 44
Views: 10,371
Posted By PVGSLF

Re: Pilotless A/C

For the same reason they are not in UAV's ? :}
Forum: Tech Log
12th Jan 2006, 13:50
Replies: 44
Views: 10,371
Posted By PVGSLF

Re: Pilotless A/C

How many driverless trains are there in the world?... I think that sums up the chances for pilotless planes... If the computer on the DLR fries then it just comes to a stop and everyone walks away.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
10th Jan 2006, 16:11
Replies: 73
Views: 7,218
Posted By PVGSLF

Re: Getting Bumped up!

Ropey Pilot, I agree this has been a most entertaining thread... I never have the balls to ask for a free upgrade, and certainly won't in future!

But I do like some of the analogies.
I bought a...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th Jan 2006, 15:57
Replies: 73
Views: 7,218
Posted By PVGSLF

Re: Getting Bumped up!

Any ball park figures on how much an onboard upgrade is likely to be on a typical far east route?.. even just from economy to premium economy is good for a big lad like me....

It always irks me...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th Jan 2006, 07:36
Replies: 47
Views: 9,139
Posted By PVGSLF

Re: Check-in Desk Scales?

I suppose if we really doubt the scales we could just turn up with a few litres of water and weigh those first... then either drink them or bin them!
I'm sure if the first set of scales were not...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Dec 2005, 08:59
Replies: 47
Views: 9,139
Posted By PVGSLF

surely not..... I like to beleive that my...

surely not.....

I like to beleive that my bathroom scales show at least 5kg heavier than actual.... and that's the way I want to keep it!

For the same reasons I bet airlines wouldn't be...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
13th Dec 2005, 16:26
Replies: 47
Views: 9,139
Posted By PVGSLF

quote: ...

quote:
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I'm sure when MOL buys an airport and is responsible for the care and maintenance of the equipment there, you...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Dec 2005, 11:52
Replies: 47
Views: 9,139
Posted By PVGSLF

Just seen another thread about Ryan air cracking...

Just seen another thread about Ryan air cracking down on check-in staff being generous with baggage allowances... So come on MOL, lets see current and valid calibration certificates posted next to...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Dec 2005, 12:08
Replies: 47
Views: 9,139
Posted By PVGSLF

Thanks for the reply... Granted, the scales at...

Thanks for the reply... Granted, the scales at Heathrow are always working, and generally give the same reading as the bathroom scales I'd checked them on before travelling, so no worries there. It's...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Dec 2005, 07:52
Replies: 47
Views: 9,139
Posted By PVGSLF

Check-in Desk Scales?

As a frequent traveller with excess luggage, I have started to wonder if there is any consistency in what the check in desk scales actually say.
With baggage charges in the region of £30 per kilo on...
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