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Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th Apr 2020, 17:39
Replies: 24
Views: 6,991
Posted By skot

I had three flights from EDI to JFK, booked for...

I had three flights from EDI to JFK, booked for 1st/15th April. When BA finally cancelled the flights I went on the website and was only offered a voucher.

Called the Newcastle call centre and,...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Aug 2016, 16:53
Replies: 40
Views: 23,243
Posted By skot

According to a bbc report; ...

According to a bbc report;

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-37228479

John Dunton-Downer from London, said it felt like they were going to crash; "We were told to get out of our seats and...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Mar 2015, 13:21
Replies: 3,543
Views: 5,596,530
Posted By skot

Bralo20: I wonder why the pilot didn't use an axe to gain access...

1. Because the doors are designed to withstand a grenade attack
2. Because you think it's a sensible idea to have an axe in the main cabin?
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Mar 2015, 13:04
Replies: 3,543
Views: 5,596,530
Posted By skot

Airbus video explaining cockpit door entry options / procedures

Found via the BBC website - this pretty much answers all of the questions re granting or denying access to the cockpit (assuming that this, or a similar, system was installed on that plane)
...
Forum: Cabin Crew
16th Aug 2014, 13:28
Replies: 22
Views: 11,607
Posted By skot

Exactly that. A few years ago, we were ~60...

Exactly that. A few years ago, we were ~60 seconds away from touchdown at IAD when a tiny woman in front got out of her seat, stood on her seat!, and started rooting around in the overhead bin.
...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
17th Nov 2013, 18:11
Replies: 20
Views: 4,706
Posted By skot

I've had paid-for BA upgrades, but only out of...

I've had paid-for BA upgrades, but only out of the US.
I've paid $400 to get from econ to prem-econ and $600 to get from P-E to business (on a different flight!).

I've also gone to the Virgin...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
17th Nov 2013, 18:05
Replies: 10
Views: 2,054
Posted By skot

Norwich airport has a local "airport development"...

Norwich airport has a local "airport development" tax (can't recall whether it's £5 or £10) which each passenger must pay before being able to access the departure lounge.
It's always p****d me off...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Oct 2013, 10:18
Replies: 108
Views: 73,878
Posted By skot

Pre 9/11 (probably in 2000) a colleague and I...

Pre 9/11 (probably in 2000) a colleague and I were on a Virgin flight from LHR to LAX, sat in the back.
A call went out for a doctor so we asked one of the CC what was going on - "First class...
Forum: Cabin Crew
30th Jan 2012, 11:56
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,316,257
Posted By skot

Tomato juice is also great when you have a...

Tomato juice is also great when you have a hangover. So, when someone asks you for a tomato juice, note how bleary eyed they are :ok:
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Jan 2010, 00:59
Replies: 10
Views: 3,629
Posted By skot

All, just wanted to let you know that I got...

All,

just wanted to let you know that I got a very nice PM from a BA pilot. I just want to say thank you to the pilot who responded personally to me and I now understand that the situation...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Jan 2010, 23:34
Replies: 13
Views: 4,124
Posted By skot

Actually, to be fair to Gatwick (not a position...

Actually, to be fair to Gatwick (not a position I'm currently inclined to take), the BA website shows this morning (8th Jan) Edinburgh flights to Gatwick and City to be on schedule, but 0630 and 0740...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Jan 2010, 23:28
Replies: 13
Views: 4,124
Posted By skot

Indeed. As an SLF (plus my wife and 4 year old)...

Indeed. As an SLF (plus my wife and 4 year old) we were cancelled on this morning's BA2037 to Orlando. When we got the text message (1330 yesterday) and called in, the next available flight is...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Jan 2010, 23:15
Replies: 72
Views: 10,231
Posted By skot

Only flown Ryanair once in my life (and that's...

Only flown Ryanair once in my life (and that's probably enough) but, if I fail in my attempts to not fly with them again, I'd pay the £4 for "sir":)
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Jan 2010, 23:07
Replies: 10
Views: 3,629
Posted By skot

Sigh, tell me about it :bored: Just checked...

Sigh, tell me about it :bored:

Just checked (0001) flight status and it shows around 80% of arrivals cancelled, however I presume that these will mostly be because the aircraft in question is...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th Jan 2010, 14:55
Replies: 10
Views: 3,629
Posted By skot

As it happens - you're absolutely correct....

As it happens - you're absolutely correct. EDI-LGW just got cancelled and, while I was on the phone to BA, the LGW-MCO got cancelled too. Now we're booked to go two days later :(

Oh well, I guess...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th Jan 2010, 11:28
Replies: 10
Views: 3,629
Posted By skot

Thanks - that give us some crumbs of comfort. Of...

Thanks - that give us some crumbs of comfort. Of course, you're right; who knows what the weather will be like tomorrow.

I feel for those whose flights have been cancelled - definitely not...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th Jan 2010, 11:18
Replies: 10
Views: 3,629
Posted By skot

Gatwick closed - likely impact on tomorrow's flights?

Hi all
we (me, wife and 4 year old) are booked WTP on BA2037, tomorrow, from Gatwick to Orlando.

With Gatwick closed today, and today's 2037 cancelled, anyone have any clue what impact this...
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