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Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
9th Feb 2011, 08:40
Replies: 58
Views: 10,905
Posted By pacer142

At LTN the bags are on sale inside security so no...

At LTN the bags are on sale inside security so no need to scan out. Though I can see how STN's more cramped layout might make that difficult.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
9th Feb 2011, 08:37
Replies: 4
Views: 4,723
Posted By pacer142

I think they must have lost some e-mails or...

I think they must have lost some e-mails or something. I put in a refund and expenses claim in December and heard nothing. Prompted them with another support case, and they were both dealt with...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
9th Feb 2011, 08:33
Replies: 5
Views: 1,448
Posted By pacer142

They look like videos of people projected onto...

They look like videos of people projected onto flat outlines. Anyone who has tried to hand them a passport *really* isn't watching.

Nice idea, but nothing ground-breaking.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
9th Feb 2011, 08:17
Replies: 21
Views: 3,560
Posted By pacer142

A greater take in fees from those who he's caught...

A greater take in fees from those who he's caught out, of course. That's FR's entire business model.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Jan 2011, 11:31
Replies: 33
Views: 6,637
Posted By pacer142

The Dutch rail network may be *punctual*, but...

The Dutch rail network may be *punctual*, but customer service levels and the quality of the accommodation is vastly below the standard of the UK system, IMX.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Jan 2011, 11:29
Replies: 8
Views: 6,182
Posted By pacer142

Careful. I'd ask easyJet before you do that,...

Careful. I'd ask easyJet before you do that, they might say "no" on the day.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Jan 2010, 11:26
Replies: 6
Views: 1,234
Posted By pacer142

To clarify, the adverts have been in the Press,...

To clarify, the adverts have been in the Press, effectively suggesting the use of connections. I forget the wording but it was along the lines of "Fly with Air Asia X to KUL, then onwards with Air...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Jan 2010, 13:51
Replies: 6
Views: 1,234
Posted By pacer142

I understand with Ryanair and such (Ryanair...

I understand with Ryanair and such (Ryanair specifically says "DO NOT book connecting flights with Ryanair or any other airline"), but Air Asia has been promoting connections involving the KL...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
24th May 2008, 18:32
Replies: 11
Views: 1,469
Posted By pacer142

My Karrimor Trail 35 litre rucksack fits...

My Karrimor Trail 35 litre rucksack fits perfectly, and can be made to fit smaller sizes (or bigger sizes if available) by just packing more or less in it. Far more practical than fixed-size...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
17th Feb 2008, 09:40
Replies: 27
Views: 3,891
Posted By pacer142

Dry air is normal on a plane, it's because air...

Dry air is normal on a plane, it's because air conditioning always dries out air because of how it works (though on a plane it's slightly worse as any additional air from outside is also very dry). ...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
17th Feb 2008, 09:37
Replies: 15
Views: 2,492
Posted By pacer142

I've noticed it on some 737s but not others.

I've noticed it on some 737s but not others.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
17th Feb 2008, 09:35
Replies: 12
Views: 1,138
Posted By pacer142

Shaving oil (in the tiny bottles) is the way to...

Shaving oil (in the tiny bottles) is the way to go. Having introduced me to it is the only thing I'll give the liquids nonsense credit for; it gives a far, far better shave (closer, smoother and...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Oct 2007, 10:07
Replies: 7
Views: 1,811
Posted By pacer142

IATA size is bigger than that. IMX, EZY aren't...

IATA size is bigger than that. IMX, EZY aren't bothered what type of bag it is, but it must fit within their *smaller than IATA* size including wheels, handles etc.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Oct 2007, 12:21
Replies: 9
Views: 1,228
Posted By pacer142

You sure? I was told (and found it to be the...

You sure? I was told (and found it to be the case) that if you booked web check-in it had to be for the whole booking. Maybe they changed that with the latest rules change.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Sep 2007, 14:15
Replies: 18
Views: 2,482
Posted By pacer142

The trouble with answering security questions by...

The trouble with answering security questions by touch-screen is that you can't look at body language.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Sep 2007, 08:32
Replies: 7
Views: 1,614
Posted By pacer142

So far as I can tell, you *cannot* buy water to...

So far as I can tell, you *cannot* buy water to take on board at AMS except in the Schengen area (terminal, not gate security) and the D6 bus gates which are a small terminal in their own right. ...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Sep 2007, 11:57
Replies: 15
Views: 4,958
Posted By pacer142

There was such a fire in the tunnel not long...

There was such a fire in the tunnel not long after it opened. It occurred on a lorry shuttle. It did indeed close one bore for some time, but it didn't cause massive service disruption and it...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Sep 2007, 08:33
Replies: 55
Views: 12,990
Posted By pacer142

The issue of people setting duty free on fire...

The issue of people setting duty free on fire (especially high-strength alcohol) is why I remain very surprised that matches are permitted on board. As smoking is not permitted, there is no reason...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Sep 2007, 08:25
Replies: 15
Views: 4,958
Posted By pacer142

You're forgetting (perhaps conditioned by...

You're forgetting (perhaps conditioned by aircraft security) how little[1] death and destruction bombing the Chunnel or any other non-crowded long-distance train would cause. That's why there is no...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Sep 2007, 16:12
Replies: 29
Views: 4,168
Posted By pacer142

Now try flying into LCY in a Fokker 50 on a windy...

Now try flying into LCY in a Fokker 50 on a windy day...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Sep 2007, 16:10
Replies: 53
Views: 6,189
Posted By pacer142

AMS has gate security, so the bags are largely...

AMS has gate security, so the bags are largely past passport control but NOT past security. If you passed through two lots of security, you went in the wrong way.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Aug 2007, 11:09
Replies: 81
Views: 8,770
Posted By pacer142

The biggest (still minor) explosion risk of using...

The biggest (still minor) explosion risk of using a mobile phone while fuelling your car is not so much the use in itself, but if you drop the phone, detaching the battery and thus causing a spark.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Jul 2007, 11:54
Replies: 7
Views: 805
Posted By pacer142

Make sure you get the flights operated by the...

Make sure you get the flights operated by the main Malaysian Air Asia operation and not Thai Air Asia, as the latter operates scruffy old 737s that aren't half as pleasant.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
4th Jul 2007, 08:40
Replies: 6
Views: 905
Posted By pacer142

Last time I went through T4 for an 0840 flight...

Last time I went through T4 for an 0840 flight (on a Tuesday morning following a bank holiday, going for the KLM to AMS) there was no queue at all and I was through in 30 seconds. However, the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
3rd Jul 2007, 11:42
Replies: 51
Views: 5,503
Posted By pacer142

AMS is pretty damn good in almost every way...

AMS is pretty damn good in almost every way except that KLM baggage handling is unbelievably sloppy and slow. (Menzies, by contrast, who handle most of the low-costs, seem to be fine).

The main...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
20th Jun 2007, 10:18
Replies: 11
Views: 1,473
Posted By pacer142

Never flown with CO, but I do know that legroom...

Never flown with CO, but I do know that legroom in BA economy on the 747s is dire, so I would do almost anything to avoid them. American's 767 and 777 are better, but I've never used CO.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Jun 2007, 10:13
Replies: 12
Views: 648
Posted By pacer142

Look at the afternoon VLM AMS-LCY operation on...

Look at the afternoon VLM AMS-LCY operation on schiphol.nl and tell me that the cancellations (often daily) are not just due to poor loadings. Yes, they operate a frequent service, but I don't like...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Jun 2007, 15:16
Replies: 12
Views: 648
Posted By pacer142

Would be a good fit, but will almost certainly...

Would be a good fit, but will almost certainly result in a serious drop in quality of service on the VLM routes and a fare increase.

That said, it might stop VLM randomly cancelling not-so-busy...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Jun 2007, 07:00
Replies: 17
Views: 1,620
Posted By pacer142

Don't know about the others (and I've never seen...

Don't know about the others (and I've never seen scissors or lighters on sale airside), but razors (so long as they are safety razors) are NOT prohibited items.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Jun 2007, 15:18
Replies: 18
Views: 2,275
Posted By pacer142

For a while I was flying BHX to AMS every Monday...

For a while I was flying BHX to AMS every Monday morning, and it was unusual for there not to be problems of some sort, often cancellations, on the BACon flights out of there even before the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Jun 2007, 06:48
Replies: 8
Views: 1,267
Posted By pacer142

I always found BHX staff in T2 to be far more...

I always found BHX staff in T2 to be far more thorough than any of STN, LTN or LCY, so I was surprised to hear about the programme. They, IMX, would pick up on anything at all.

By comparison,...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Jun 2007, 16:12
Replies: 9
Views: 4,716
Posted By pacer142

Was there on Friday between about 1400 and 1610...

Was there on Friday between about 1400 and 1610 (BHX flight was 30 late) and there was no sign of any major problems bar the usual small selection of delays and cancellations. Handled very well,...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Jun 2007, 09:29
Replies: 10
Views: 2,064
Posted By pacer142

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The Netherlands have said the same thing, but as yet there is no sign of the supply at AMS drying up. That said, I'm sure that if the airport stop supplying them the shops...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th May 2007, 07:20
Replies: 6
Views: 2,307
Posted By pacer142

I've waited nearly an hour for checked bags at...

I've waited nearly an hour for checked bags at AMS before. What's notable, though, is that there are multiple ground handlers, and Menzies are *far* faster than KLM Ground Services...



There...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd May 2007, 08:22
Replies: 13
Views: 1,430
Posted By pacer142

I stopped flying with easyJet LTN-AMS weekly...

I stopped flying with easyJet LTN-AMS weekly because of their atrocious punctuality on a specific flight, and also don't use VLM very often because of their tendency to "combine" flights (i.e....
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