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Forum: Cabin Crew
27th Feb 2009, 22:56
Replies: 58
Views: 12,834
Posted By VAFFPAX

VS-Toga, high five. Now THAT is what I call a...

VS-Toga, high five. Now THAT is what I call a result. I know the type you speak of... sadly too many still believe they are superior to everyone else.

Stunning response. And alwayslookingup, well...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Feb 2009, 21:33
Replies: 16
Views: 3,977
Posted By VAFFPAX

Rainboe, don't forget... Dubai has the space, and...

Rainboe, don't forget... Dubai has the space, and the man who can do what he wants in it because he OWNS the joint. This country is a hamstrung democracy.

S.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Feb 2009, 21:18
Replies: 34
Views: 3,400
Posted By VAFFPAX

The responses of some of my less-informed...

The responses of some of my less-informed colleagues were amusing, if not a bit naive:

"Why can't they have under-runway heating to keep the runways clear?"

"Why are they having issues clearing...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Feb 2009, 20:22
Replies: 21
Views: 2,350
Posted By VAFFPAX

Consider our situation in August last year: ...

Consider our situation in August last year:

DUB-LHR flight delayed. The option to cancel existed, EI offered to put up all the pax at DUB for the night, but pointed out to the pax who insisted on...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st Feb 2009, 22:39
Replies: 2
Views: 583
Posted By VAFFPAX

Fly VS back via JNB... call them and see if they...

Fly VS back via JNB... call them and see if they can make sure that you are booked onto an SA flight to JNB, and your luggage is checked through from CPT to LHR. Unless you're really paranoid, in...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th Jan 2009, 21:00
Replies: 14
Views: 2,572
Posted By VAFFPAX

*note to self* Do not fly on any of the first 6...

*note to self* Do not fly on any of the first 6 frames going to customers...

S>
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th Jan 2009, 20:53
Replies: 12
Views: 1,819
Posted By VAFFPAX

It is a real letter. The Daily Telegraph has...

It is a real letter. The Daily Telegraph has picked this up too and verified with VS.

S.
Forum: Cabin Crew
26th Jan 2009, 20:52
Replies: 22
Views: 6,579
Posted By VAFFPAX

I sit here with tears in my eyes... This was such...

I sit here with tears in my eyes... This was such a lovely tribute. I hope some of the BA crews from Glasgow visit here... you will be missed.

S.
Forum: African Aviation
26th Jan 2009, 20:34
Replies: 12
Views: 2,241
Posted By VAFFPAX

Voel, it is quite possible that he disagreed, but...

Voel, it is quite possible that he disagreed, but that he was overruled?

S.
Forum: Questions
25th Jan 2009, 23:01
Replies: 18
Views: 5,634
Posted By VAFFPAX

Missing JNB from the list too... which has been...

Missing JNB from the list too... which has been able to handle the A380 (landing) since 2006, and the stands for the A380 (4 stands) will be ready for the FIFA 2010 World Cup.

S.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Jan 2009, 22:52
Replies: 54
Views: 16,891
Posted By VAFFPAX

Goldeneye and Daz211, both your cases involve the...

Goldeneye and Daz211, both your cases involve the LGW fleet, which is notorious for delays and generally a bad pax experience. It's not an excuse but it does seem that LGW/MAN are the ugly red-haired...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Jan 2009, 22:43
Replies: 19
Views: 2,516
Posted By VAFFPAX

Florida... that wasn't LGW-MCO, was it? In that...

Florida... that wasn't LGW-MCO, was it? In that case, you can rest assured that the Far East flights are from LHR, which makes them a lot better.

S.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Jan 2009, 22:41
Replies: 81
Views: 22,155
Posted By VAFFPAX

Sounds dodgy to me... from Berlin, suitcases are...

Sounds dodgy to me... from Berlin, suitcases are checked and notes left as appropriate. Hamburg ditto.

S.
Forum: African Aviation
25th Jan 2009, 22:32
Replies: 44
Views: 6,606
Posted By VAFFPAX

Clearly enough to think that 50 kilos will be...

Clearly enough to think that 50 kilos will be child's play. *eeeeeeeeeeeeeish*

There WILL be more arrests... there will be a whole group who were involved. One person on their own with a security...
Forum: African Aviation
25th Jan 2009, 22:06
Replies: 12
Views: 2,241
Posted By VAFFPAX

According to the Allgemeine Zeitung the other...

According to the Allgemeine Zeitung the other day, a contract for a new radar system has been signed with Thales, which will be deployed at WDH, ERS, WVB and OMD.

How long it will take to be...
Forum: Questions
25th Jan 2009, 01:52
Replies: 15
Views: 1,493
Posted By VAFFPAX

Mad, but you wouldn't expect a flight crew to ask...

Mad, but you wouldn't expect a flight crew to ask every passenger: "Do you per chance have an arrest warrant outstanding?"

Also, persons of interest don't necessarily have a warrant of arrest...
Forum: Questions
24th Jan 2009, 18:59
Replies: 15
Views: 1,493
Posted By VAFFPAX

Well, considering that at least one airline could...

Well, considering that at least one airline could possibly have been accused of aiding and abetting in a case involving the sons of a certain African country's ambassador, and that not having been...
Forum: Cabin Crew
24th Jan 2009, 18:41
Replies: 19
Views: 8,665
Posted By VAFFPAX

It cracked me up, but perhaps they have a...

It cracked me up, but perhaps they have a point...

That said though, I have never had a problem with the VS in-flight meals...

S.
Forum: Cabin Crew
24th Jan 2009, 18:35
Replies: 10
Views: 2,564
Posted By VAFFPAX

6.1% is more than what I'm getting this year. I...

6.1% is more than what I'm getting this year. I am getting 0%, in addition to the 0% increase last year... 15% is, to be honest, asking too much... go down to 10% and they might find that management...
Forum: Cabin Crew
24th Jan 2009, 01:09
Replies: 25
Views: 7,417
Posted By VAFFPAX

When I read this I was not surprised. Let's put...

When I read this I was not surprised. Let's put it like this... having had dealings with SAA before and after Coleman Andrews, this is no surprise. F/A and F/C have been busted before for drug...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Jan 2009, 23:55
Replies: 55
Views: 12,922
Posted By VAFFPAX

Candoo, if you try again, and your ESTA is...

Candoo, if you try again, and your ESTA is refused a second time, make an appointment with the US Embassy on Grosvenor Square and get a visa instead. That way they'll either tell you why your ESTA...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Jan 2009, 23:45
Replies: 30
Views: 3,858
Posted By VAFFPAX

After the British Midlands crash on approach to...

After the British Midlands crash on approach to East Midlands Airport, the brace position was found to also save the legs. If you position your legs as indicated/demonstrated/requested by the crew,...
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th Jan 2009, 00:22
Replies: 79
Views: 21,628
Posted By VAFFPAX

They should've upgrades you and the people around...

They should've upgrades you and the people around you. Not him. :-)

S.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Jan 2009, 00:19
Replies: 19
Views: 2,516
Posted By VAFFPAX

Given the choice, I'd take VS. The new PE is...

Given the choice, I'd take VS. The new PE is great. Used it to Narita, used it to Johannesburg, used it to Washington DC, and every single time I was not disappointed, and arrived a lot fresher than...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Jan 2009, 00:14
Replies: 13
Views: 3,084
Posted By VAFFPAX

Don't fly SAA, please. You'll just be...

Don't fly SAA, please. You'll just be disappointed. Etihad has had some good reviews, at least give them a try.

S.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Jan 2009, 00:06
Replies: 29
Views: 2,843
Posted By VAFFPAX

Helol, from Lux, if you have some time, don't...

Helol, from Lux, if you have some time, don't bother standing at the airport for two hours if you can catch a fast EC/IC to Bruxelles Midi and the Eurostar to St Pancras. So much less hassle. :-)
...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
17th Jan 2009, 23:52
Replies: 55
Views: 12,922
Posted By VAFFPAX

Thanks very much for that short and sweet summary...

Thanks very much for that short and sweet summary TightSlot. I know what you mean about the US... and it is embarrassing for friends and colleagues who have the distinct displeasure of having to...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
16th Jan 2009, 19:00
Replies: 7
Views: 7,552
Posted By VAFFPAX

You might want to call ahead to see if there is...

You might want to call ahead to see if there is PE availability, and if so, how much it might be to upgrade. And yes, you can purchase upgrades at the airport, but they tend to not be all that good...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
16th Jan 2009, 18:55
Replies: 88
Views: 6,718
Posted By VAFFPAX

Paxboy, you will be astounded by how retarded...

Paxboy, you will be astounded by how retarded some companies are, and especially in the telecomms business. I once had a massive fight with Orange because they cancelled the wrong service on my...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
16th Jan 2009, 18:46
Replies: 62
Views: 9,152
Posted By VAFFPAX

If there ever was a reason to listen, yesterday's...

If there ever was a reason to listen, yesterday's event is the biggest one. That said, I will ALWAYS listen to the briefing, no matter how much I've heard it before.

S.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Jan 2009, 21:59
Replies: 88
Views: 6,718
Posted By VAFFPAX

F3G, no service from Bruxelles Zaventem either? ...

F3G, no service from Bruxelles Zaventem either?

I found two connections which would have required you to stay overnight in Basel, but they would've gotten you to Zürich by 7am the next day.
...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Jan 2009, 21:32
Replies: 8
Views: 4,791
Posted By VAFFPAX

k3lvc, the only view you have in economy (ET)...

k3lvc, the only view you have in economy (ET) is... well... economy! :-)

I've always got a nice window view... on my Euro trips I always book the window because in the two or three hours I'm not...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Jan 2009, 21:24
Replies: 2,015
Views: 1,059,520
Posted By VAFFPAX

Those who mentioned Ethiopian Airlines 961 and...

Those who mentioned Ethiopian Airlines 961 and said it wasn't successful should remember that many people who didn't make it out inflated their jackets INSIDE the plane, getting trapped as the...
Forum: Cabin Crew
15th Jan 2009, 02:01
Replies: 79
Views: 21,628
Posted By VAFFPAX

I second that. I find such behaviour...

I second that. I find such behaviour unacceptable, both as a SLF and as someone working in a similar industry. We didn't get into Club/Premium/Upper/First by cheating our way in, we earned it fair...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Jan 2009, 01:56
Replies: 321
Views: 35,556
Posted By VAFFPAX

Well, even with the third runway approved...

Well, even with the third runway approved (although we have yet to see what happens from here onwards), some of the Whitehall geniuses have seen the light on a Heathrow hub for trains to connect the...
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