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Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Jul 2009, 12:03
Replies: 23
Views: 3,803
Posted By Michael SWS

But the Conservatives have promised to cancel the...

But the Conservatives have promised to cancel the proposed third runway at Heathrow...

Oh my, just who is a PPRuNE reactionary supposed to vote for? :confused:
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Jul 2009, 09:38
Replies: 23
Views: 3,803
Posted By Michael SWS

On the other hand, (from BBC News): Let's hope...

On the other hand, (from BBC News):
Let's hope this thread is soon moved to the Jet Blast forum, where it belongs.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Jul 2009, 19:26
Replies: 23
Views: 3,708
Posted By Michael SWS

No, you don't, and no, it isn't. The Eurostar...

No, you don't, and no, it isn't. The Eurostar terminal in Brussels is quite separate from the rest of the station and you cannot simply "walk across the platform" in "a couple of minutes". When...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Jun 2009, 17:15
Replies: 6
Views: 933
Posted By Michael SWS

Yes, many of you could - and do - go on and on,...

Yes, many of you could - and do - go on and on, with little or no justification.

If the road and rail links to Terminal 5 were being designed from scratch then of course they would not look like...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Jun 2009, 07:19
Replies: 6
Views: 933
Posted By Michael SWS

There is no comparison between the two projects,...

There is no comparison between the two projects, and attemting to do so simply on passengers per euro without considering the facilities, quality or specific engineering challenges of the two schemes...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Jun 2009, 19:04
Replies: 32
Views: 4,454
Posted By Michael SWS

I am not saying that there was no contract,...

I am not saying that there was no contract, merely that advising the passenger of a change of schedule 5 months ahead of the travel date and offering the choice of alternative routing or full refund...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Jun 2009, 17:32
Replies: 32
Views: 4,454
Posted By Michael SWS

Hearsay and assumption don't really make a very...

Hearsay and assumption don't really make a very convincing case. :)

You'll probably find that the action that BA has apparently taken, while regrettable and somewhat puzzling, does not constitute...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Jun 2009, 17:33
Replies: 21
Views: 2,133
Posted By Michael SWS

Not really, as the "fuel surcharge", as unfair as...

Not really, as the "fuel surcharge", as unfair as it may be, is included in the headline fare from the outset and is not at any time added as an extra charge.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
16th Jun 2009, 22:42
Replies: 17
Views: 1,415
Posted By Michael SWS

Andy, you know full well that this is not true....

Andy, you know full well that this is not true. You made a similar statement in another thread...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Jun 2009, 07:19
Replies: 531
Views: 86,807
Posted By Michael SWS

dicksorchard: you have missed the point. Read the...

dicksorchard: you have missed the point. Read the original post carefully.

This issue has been raised before in this forum, and it does sound a little suspicious. But then, what do you expect from...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Jun 2009, 19:20
Replies: 27
Views: 2,828
Posted By Michael SWS

Not so. The following is an extract from...

Not so.

The following is an extract from this document (http://www.bata.uk.com/Web/Documents/data/pitch/Seat%20Pitch%202008v2.pdf) issued by the British Air Transport Association.So while there is...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Jun 2009, 18:09
Replies: 47
Views: 4,867
Posted By Michael SWS

The regulations may not appear to make much...

The regulations may not appear to make much sense, but they are clearly stated on BAA's website:It is surely the responsibility of the passenger to ensure that he is aware of all regulations, no...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
10th Jun 2009, 17:47
Replies: 47
Views: 4,867
Posted By Michael SWS

There is no such regulation - the maximum...

There is no such regulation - the maximum permitted size of plastic bag is 20cm by 20cm. It makes you wonder just how much of the rest of this story is made up too.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Jun 2009, 19:59
Replies: 3
Views: 646
Posted By Michael SWS

Every airline seems to quote a different amount...

Every airline seems to quote a different amount for "taxes, fees and charges", even on the same route. The only thing that matters is the final price, and if you're happy with that then it is...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Jun 2009, 16:06
Replies: 32
Views: 3,780
Posted By Michael SWS

I agree with Final 3 Greens, in that BA is in a...

I agree with Final 3 Greens, in that BA is in a completely different league to United, but ultimately it depends just how much £200 means to you. I mean, it's only a 10-hour flight: you'll have a...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Jun 2009, 20:07
Replies: 211
Views: 62,764
Posted By Michael SWS

The only way you can guarantee sitting together...

The only way you can guarantee sitting together is to pay for the pre-selected seating or group seating options. (Pre-selected seating is where you choose the actual seats; I think it costs £20 per...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
4th Jun 2009, 06:40
Replies: 53
Views: 8,149
Posted By Michael SWS

It is astonishing how many people on internet...

It is astonishing how many people on internet forums claim to be dyslexic - the proportion must be 10 or 20 times that of the wider population. Most seem to use it as an excuse for poor spelling...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
31st May 2009, 13:15
Replies: 55
Views: 5,401
Posted By Michael SWS

So you quote the headline fare and admit that you...

So you quote the headline fare and admit that you can't remember exactly how much the additional charges were. Isn't that exactly the point that some people are making?
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
31st May 2009, 05:19
Replies: 10
Views: 1,577
Posted By Michael SWS

£1880 for a family of four to travel from...

£1880 for a family of four to travel from Manchester to NZ seems to be an extraordinary fare. Why do you suspect you can do better?
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th May 2009, 17:48
Replies: 43
Views: 3,697
Posted By Michael SWS

So perhaps boarding began on time too? And...

So perhaps boarding began on time too?

And the flight time with BMI is also between 1hr 20 and 1hr 30.

Your irrational hatred of BA, apparently simply on the grounds that they do not schedule...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd May 2009, 18:57
Replies: 93
Views: 11,094
Posted By Michael SWS

Not at all. My post was not meant in any way as a...

Not at all. My post was not meant in any way as a criticism of you - I think it's a kind thing to want to do, to write a letter of thanks to someone who has made you happy.

My comment was purely...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd May 2009, 06:11
Replies: 93
Views: 11,094
Posted By Michael SWS

There's nothing wrong with saying thank you; I...

There's nothing wrong with saying thank you; I don't think anyone could possibly disagree with that sentiment. But, congratulating people for doing their job properly or "just doing something"? Hmmm,...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st May 2009, 19:55
Replies: 93
Views: 11,094
Posted By Michael SWS

When a passenger wants to send a thank-you letter...

When a passenger wants to send a thank-you letter to an airline simply because a flight left on time and the cabin crew were polite then there is surely something very, very wrong with the industry....
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th May 2009, 18:23
Replies: 10
Views: 993
Posted By Michael SWS

Aberystwyth is a market town. The only cities in...

Aberystwyth is a market town. The only cities in Wales are Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Bangor and St Davids.

But back to the topic. The incidents described are typical of Argentine Airlines. Their...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
16th May 2009, 15:24
Replies: 55
Views: 5,401
Posted By Michael SWS

But presumably the price displayed on the menu...

But presumably the price displayed on the menu was the price you paid? There were no additional fees for optional extras such as a tray or a straw? And McDonalds would undoubtedly have quickly and...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
16th May 2009, 14:22
Replies: 531
Views: 86,807
Posted By Michael SWS

And this appeared in today's Guardian: ...

And this appeared in today's Guardian:

Ryanair strands passengers in Morocco (http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2009/may/16/ryanair-compensation-refusal)

Briefly, Ryanair changed the departure...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th May 2009, 22:14
Replies: 531
Views: 86,807
Posted By Michael SWS

There are other airlines that fly between...

There are other airlines that fly between Santiago de Compostela and Barcelona. Try Vueling and Clickair (Spanish low-cost airlines), whose fares start at €35 one-way. I've never flown with them, nor...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th May 2009, 06:31
Replies: 531
Views: 86,807
Posted By Michael SWS

Unless you fly to a place that Ryanair wants you...

Unless you fly to a place that Ryanair wants you to fly to, on a day they want you to fly there, at a time of their choosing, book the ticket during a specific period, pay with a plastic card that...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th May 2009, 21:53
Replies: 20
Views: 2,363
Posted By Michael SWS

You seem to be unable to post anything without...

You seem to be unable to post anything without including a tiresome attack on BA, Munnyspinner.

But, in answer to your question, I am not waiting for baggage from BA. In fact, BA has never ever...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th May 2009, 17:58
Replies: 62
Views: 11,906
Posted By Michael SWS

Indeed. You can pick up a much tastier (and more...

Indeed. You can pick up a much tastier (and more nutritious) take-away meal from Pret or Eat in the departure lounge for about the same price or less.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Apr 2009, 05:12
Replies: 16
Views: 1,490
Posted By Michael SWS

Do you have a link to the Guardian article from...

Do you have a link to the Guardian article from which you took this? The link in your post is to the Daily Telegraph, and I can't find any mention of APD on the Guardian's website.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Apr 2009, 17:15
Replies: 14
Views: 1,517
Posted By Michael SWS

C'mon, Hamburg 2K8... don't leave us in suspense!...

C'mon, Hamburg 2K8... don't leave us in suspense!

You asked for advice on this forum and the least you can do is let us know whether you took any of that advice and whether you made those tight...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Apr 2009, 14:56
Replies: 40
Views: 6,039
Posted By Michael SWS

The only way you can now avoid paying Ryanair for...

The only way you can now avoid paying Ryanair for the "privilege" of checking in is to carry hand luggage only. All passengers who have hold luggage must pay a check-in fee, which is additional to...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Apr 2009, 18:43
Replies: 14
Views: 1,517
Posted By Michael SWS

Don't forget to let us know whether you make your...

Don't forget to let us know whether you make your connections on Saturday...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Apr 2009, 22:18
Replies: 15
Views: 1,128
Posted By Michael SWS

You seem to be under the impression that I...

You seem to be under the impression that I started this thread, rainboe. I suggest you read the thread more carefully.
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