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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Jul 2018, 06:25
Replies: 620
Views: 304,346
Posted By Shimrod

More recently, it reminds me of Flyglobespan and...

More recently, it reminds me of Flyglobespan and their expansion plans. We had a flight booked in September 2007, and had a summer reading about 12 hours delays and cancellations. They too had...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Jun 2009, 13:36
Replies: 7
Views: 980
Posted By Shimrod

With a fully flexible fare, as well as changes...

With a fully flexible fare, as well as changes you can cancel the ticket and get a full refund - mostly not the case with cheaper tickets.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Dec 2008, 11:30
Replies: 32
Views: 2,789
Posted By Shimrod

Interesting, as I preferred to do it the other...

Interesting, as I preferred to do it the other way round - two lots of 14 hours of discomfort in economy on Air France, but a suite for the Antarctica cruise. I'd have loved to have upgraded the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Dec 2008, 15:32
Replies: 32
Views: 2,789
Posted By Shimrod

When flying long haul, I've generally paid...

When flying long haul, I've generally paid between £400 and £700 for a seat in economy, so I'd quite happily pay £100 more for some extra legroom. As with the OP, I've found that the step up to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Mar 2008, 11:30
Replies: 1,382
Views: 263,470
Posted By Shimrod

Toronto's a big city -depends on where about you...

Toronto's a big city -depends on where about you are travelling as well. If you fly into Toronto airport, you have to go through the city to get to downtown - Hamilton is on the 'right side'. Worked...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Feb 2008, 20:23
Replies: 26
Views: 7,356
Posted By Shimrod

I can't see how it would really work with 10euro...

I can't see how it would really work with 10euro flights, but I flew to Toronto last year with Flyglobespan in their 'business class' section. This is more akin to 'premium economy', but at only...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Nov 2007, 16:34
Replies: 7
Views: 1,863
Posted By Shimrod

I flew with Globespan earlier this year, and the...

I flew with Globespan earlier this year, and the seating plan was as shown on the Icelandair website for a 757-200.

However, this was not the seat plan as originally shown on the flyglobespan...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
9th Nov 2007, 21:31
Replies: 7
Views: 1,483
Posted By Shimrod

I travel slightly differently with my camera &...

I travel slightly differently with my camera & lenses. I use a small rucksack to take my camera and lens (and some other bits) on board the plane. Within the rucksack I have a camera bag with camera...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Oct 2007, 23:24
Replies: 129
Views: 52,793
Posted By Shimrod

From the horse's mouth

Just got off the phone to my brother who is SLF on the BA flight.

BA aircraft was stationary when it was clipped by the Sri Lanken plane.

To give an idea of how minor it was, he was surprised...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
10th Sep 2007, 06:53
Replies: 14
Views: 1,374
Posted By Shimrod

Thanks for all the info again! It's good to...

Thanks for all the info again!

It's good to see GSM getting back on track after what seems to have been a torrid summer!

Sensibly priced extra legroom is a real boon on long haul for someone...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
9th Sep 2007, 21:07
Replies: 14
Views: 1,374
Posted By Shimrod

"a lady told me off as she said she would have to...

"a lady told me off as she said she would have to wait another hour now to be picked up."

You just can't win!!

Thanks for the info on the plane.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
9th Sep 2007, 17:59
Replies: 14
Views: 1,374
Posted By Shimrod

I shouldn'tget my hopes up...

...but flights to Hamilton have been on time the last couple of days, and today 1 flight 10mins early, and the other (the one I'll be getting) 1.5hrs early!!

Anyone able to answer my original...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Sep 2007, 12:04
Replies: 14
Views: 1,374
Posted By Shimrod

Well, we chose flyglobespan because it was a...

Well, we chose flyglobespan because it was a direct flight from Manchester, and we could get premium economy legroom (flyglobespan's business class) for the price of economy on other scheduled...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Sep 2007, 11:03
Replies: 14
Views: 1,374
Posted By Shimrod

Man-gla-yhm

The route was originally in the subject, but the mods moved the post and changed the subject at the same time!
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Sep 2007, 17:38
Replies: 14
Views: 1,374
Posted By Shimrod

Flyglobespan Change of plane MAN-GLA-YHM?

Just received a message telling me my seat allocation has changed due to a change of aircraft (16th Sept). Can anyone tell me what plane is flying this route now - is it likely to have turned into a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Aug 2007, 18:19
Replies: 627
Views: 186,831
Posted By Shimrod

Flyglobespan - performance & new planes

As a pax, I've been watching the performance of Flyglobespan to Hamilton for the last 6 weeks or so. Booked the flight last year when they seemed to have pretty good reviews, but certainly this...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
3rd Jul 2007, 20:08
Replies: 3
Views: 787
Posted By Shimrod

I'm confused?

GSMScot,

Thanks for the reply, but I'm slightly confused. From Sept the flight is MAN-GLA-YHM. Are you saying that those flights will be a 757 or will there be a change of plane now as well at...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
3rd Jul 2007, 17:02
Replies: 3
Views: 787
Posted By Shimrod

Flyglobespan Questions

Hi, First post here but been reading the boards for a while! I've been following the Flyglobespan saga over the last few weeks in particular, as I am due to fly with them to Hamilton in September -...
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