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Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Jul 2014, 14:44
Replies: 8
Views: 4,632
Posted By Pilotinmydreams

Thankfully I think i've now sorted it with the...

Thankfully I think i've now sorted it with the insurance company so all good there.

It's not the fact that they won't entertain a refund - as I said and others have pointed out, it's in their T&Cs...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Jul 2014, 13:18
Replies: 8
Views: 4,632
Posted By Pilotinmydreams

EasyJet robbing b*******

I'm not usually one to knock Easy - they provide a product at a certain price and you get what you pay for but my latest experience with them really does take the biscuit.

I had flights booked for...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
9th Jan 2014, 11:50
Replies: 14
Views: 5,230
Posted By Pilotinmydreams

The passenger next to me said that his previous...

The passenger next to me said that his previous flight with them was an A310 and had seat back entertainment. That wasn't my experience either way but I guess they must have already completed some...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
13th Dec 2013, 16:23
Replies: 14
Views: 5,230
Posted By Pilotinmydreams

Got back from my Gatwich > Toronto > Gatwick trip...

Got back from my Gatwich > Toronto > Gatwick trip using Air Transat last Monday. I have to say what a great experience it was. Comfortable seats, very pleasant staff and an over all good...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Nov 2013, 16:14
Replies: 14
Views: 5,230
Posted By Pilotinmydreams

Thanks all - i've now read some other reviews...

Thanks all - i've now read some other reviews online and most seem to be very positive. Looks like their the one on this trip.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Nov 2013, 07:16
Replies: 14
Views: 5,230
Posted By Pilotinmydreams

Air Transat

Hi all. Any experience with the above airline? I have an impending trip to Canada from the UK. There is next to no budget for the trip and these guys seem a country mile less expensive than anyone...
Forum: Cabin Crew
10th Oct 2013, 11:20
Replies: 10
Views: 4,643
Posted By Pilotinmydreams

Shytehawk - that's really unfair on the OP. For...

Shytehawk - that's really unfair on the OP. For all you know he may be a Rugby player type chap and fit as a fiddle! Even if not, very insensitive!
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Sep 2013, 16:17
Replies: 7
Views: 2,302
Posted By Pilotinmydreams

I found Ramseys in T5 excellent - great service...

I found Ramseys in T5 excellent - great service and the food was fantastic. I'm there again next month so will be paying it a visit for sure
Forum: Canada
26th Jun 2013, 15:33
Replies: 24
Views: 7,885
Posted By Pilotinmydreams

Well done Air Canada. I flew with them last year...

Well done Air Canada. I flew with them last year to Las Vegas and found it to be a most enjoyable flight.
Forum: Canada
15th May 2013, 11:18
Replies: 23
Views: 7,154
Posted By Pilotinmydreams

Completely agree with the airline's stance on...

Completely agree with the airline's stance on this one - if you're late, you're late - end of.

I've flown many times through my career and been denied boarding only once. Completely my own fault...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Apr 2013, 15:03
Replies: 16
Views: 27,791
Posted By Pilotinmydreams

I had something similar to Steve in a previous...

I had something similar to Steve in a previous life when I managed a Currys store. The customer stood and argued with me for 5 minutes that she had purchased a kettle in our store even although I...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Apr 2013, 12:42
Replies: 26
Views: 11,770
Posted By Pilotinmydreams

Is there no legal minimum number of hours...

Is there no legal minimum number of hours required then before you can get command on certain types? I would hate to think that in a few years i'm being flown around the world in a 747 by a couple...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Apr 2013, 12:21
Replies: 26
Views: 11,770
Posted By Pilotinmydreams

Maybe it's me being over simplistic but it seems...

Maybe it's me being over simplistic but it seems to me that in a few years the airline industry is going to have a major problem. When experienced Captains retire, who is going to be there to take...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Mar 2013, 08:38
Replies: 17
Views: 4,729
Posted By Pilotinmydreams

I've seen one over Bridport in Dorset a couple of...

I've seen one over Bridport in Dorset a couple of times last year. Have a feeling it was in white and orange but my memory may be failing me. I got rather excited about it but my work colleagues...
Forum: Cabin Crew
25th Jan 2013, 14:37
Replies: 41
Views: 63,093
Posted By Pilotinmydreams

I'm not connected with the Airline Industry but...

I'm not connected with the Airline Industry but do have to deal with the public on a daily basis and have done most of my working life. I too often found it quite difficult to deal with angry and...
Forum: Cabin Crew
13th Dec 2012, 10:45
Replies: 105
Views: 35,694
Posted By Pilotinmydreams

If you think it's bad on an EZY flight, you...

If you think it's bad on an EZY flight, you should have tried going through the old Baneasa airport in Romania and tried to get on one of the 4 Whiz Air flights leaving at the same time in an airport...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th Nov 2012, 10:24
Replies: 24
Views: 4,900
Posted By Pilotinmydreams

OK - back now and just about awake. The Air...

OK - back now and just about awake.

The Air Canada flight on the way out to Vegas via Calgary was OK. Food was really quite good in Economy and the IFE excellent, being on demand. Leg room not...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Oct 2012, 13:33
Replies: 24
Views: 4,900
Posted By Pilotinmydreams

I went with US Airways last year and found the...

I went with US Airways last year and found the leg room on the Long Haul to be pretty poor. Think it was a 767 if I remember rightly. The 737 that did the Chicago to Las Vegas trip was far more...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Oct 2012, 12:22
Replies: 24
Views: 4,900
Posted By Pilotinmydreams

Managed in the end to book a United flight from...

Managed in the end to book a United flight from Heathrow to Calgary and then on to Vegas with a lay over of about 4 hours. I understand that the flight to Calgary is operated by Air Canada who I see...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th Sep 2012, 16:21
Replies: 24
Views: 4,900
Posted By Pilotinmydreams

Yeah - kind of a hard one to sell to the wife I...

Yeah - kind of a hard one to sell to the wife I have to admit. I went last year and found Vegas is great if you have a stack of cash that you don't mind throwing away. For those of us on more...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th Sep 2012, 12:12
Replies: 24
Views: 4,900
Posted By Pilotinmydreams

Work trip to Las Vegas

Hi all. After my last error in judgement in booking my flight to Frankfurt Hahn, I thought i'd come and get a little advice before booking my next trip.

I am shortly due to fly to Las Vegas for a...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Sep 2012, 10:02
Replies: 37
Views: 6,972
Posted By Pilotinmydreams

Now back from my Frankfurt trip and can report...

Now back from my Frankfurt trip and can report the following.

Hahn is a pain in the arse and unless you really don't mind travelling for ages after you arrive in Germany, pay the extra and go to...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Sep 2012, 13:50
Replies: 37
Views: 6,972
Posted By Pilotinmydreams

If there are alternatives for £170 - £180 then as...

If there are alternatives for £170 - £180 then as per my original post, I did indeed drop a bollock. I hadn't realised at the time that Frankfurt Hahn wasn't actually in Frankfurt. More research...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Sep 2012, 07:11
Replies: 37
Views: 6,972
Posted By Pilotinmydreams

Thank you for the information David, will make...

Thank you for the information David, will make the trip a little easier.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
4th Sep 2012, 11:48
Replies: 37
Views: 6,972
Posted By Pilotinmydreams

Anyone who has actually done this route, is it...

Anyone who has actually done this route, is it quicker to get the bus (provided it's not full) or go for taxi to the next town and then train to Frankfurt?
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Sep 2012, 07:36
Replies: 14
Views: 6,007
Posted By Pilotinmydreams

As much as i'm no fan of Katie price - you do...

As much as i'm no fan of Katie price - you do have to admire her as someone who has done extremely well for herself. She's built up a £10m+ fortune from nothing and is actually a damn good...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Aug 2012, 10:59
Replies: 18
Views: 4,601
Posted By Pilotinmydreams

I had a similar experience with BA in Barcelona a...

I had a similar experience with BA in Barcelona a few years ago. Baggage drop queue was massive and I reckon it was well over an hour to get to the desk. I mentioned it to the cabin crew who very...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Aug 2012, 15:33
Replies: 37
Views: 6,972
Posted By Pilotinmydreams

Must admit I hadn't considered London City but...

Must admit I hadn't considered London City but having done a quick check on their site, the flight is close to double to price of the Ryan Air flight when all things considered (although it...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Aug 2012, 14:02
Replies: 37
Views: 6,972
Posted By Pilotinmydreams

Ah - when I say short business hop, I meant...

Ah - when I say short business hop, I meant distance wise, not time. I'm there for a week so the travelling from Hahn and back although a bit of an inconvenience is not going to ruin us.
...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
13th Aug 2012, 16:15
Replies: 37
Views: 6,972
Posted By Pilotinmydreams

Thanks for the advice David - may well look at...

Thanks for the advice David - may well look at getting the bus to the train and then on to the City.

I could of course opted for a flight with another carrier and would maybe not have fallen foul...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
13th Aug 2012, 13:57
Replies: 37
Views: 6,972
Posted By Pilotinmydreams

Frankfurt-Hahn

I've just been the victim of my own stupidity so thought i'd share. Booked flights with RyanAir from Stanstead to Frankfurt, not thinking for a minute that Frankfurt-Hahn is bloody miles away from...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th May 2012, 16:20
Replies: 185
Views: 57,609
Posted By Pilotinmydreams

Oh that's really sad news. I was really looking...

Oh that's really sad news. I was really looking forward to hearing / feeling a Vulcan flying again as I have great memories of seeing her at Farnborough when I was a nipper. Glad nobody was hurt.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th Apr 2012, 11:50
Replies: 32
Views: 8,578
Posted By Pilotinmydreams

Completely agree with regard experience is worth...

Completely agree with regard experience is worth the reward. If my £30 flight to x European country costs £5 more then i'd be happy to pay it knowing there's someone with experience getting me on...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th Apr 2012, 11:00
Replies: 32
Views: 8,578
Posted By Pilotinmydreams

All in a days work

Not sure if this was the right forum so I understand if it's moved.

Just saw this on BBC website. May be all in a days work for you but looks bloody scary to me and just makes me thankful we have...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
17th Feb 2012, 07:16
Replies: 10
Views: 2,532
Posted By Pilotinmydreams

To be honest I'd rather pay a few more quid for...

To be honest I'd rather pay a few more quid for the flight than have to be stuck in that departure lounge again for all that time with my lungs being attacked by the smoke from everyone. I would...
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