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Search: Posts Made By: GroundedSLF
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Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th Dec 2012, 16:04
Replies: 41
Views: 7,750
Posted By GroundedSLF

Sorry - but airlines DID tighten up on name rules...

Sorry - but airlines DID tighten up on name rules about 10 years ago.

Mainly due to some unscupulous (but some might say ingenious) travel companies who would book seats in dummy names for...
Forum: Cabin Crew
29th Aug 2012, 16:25
Replies: 77
Views: 83,459
Posted By GroundedSLF

My father in law has a 50 inch waist - and I mean...

My father in law has a 50 inch waist - and I mean waist, not where men wear their trousers these days, and he is fine with the regular seat belt, so I am sure you will be fine.

Have a great flight
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Aug 2012, 09:04
Replies: 21
Views: 4,802
Posted By GroundedSLF

There isnt much profit as a supplier (travel...

There isnt much profit as a supplier (travel agent) either.

I have worked in both corporate & leisure travel, and the profit margins are typically 1-2%

Compare that with general retailing...
Forum: Cabin Crew
21st Aug 2012, 08:52
Replies: 7
Views: 7,051
Posted By GroundedSLF

Thanks Rossym - doing that right now.

Thanks Rossym - doing that right now.
Forum: Cabin Crew
20th Aug 2012, 15:56
Replies: 7
Views: 7,051
Posted By GroundedSLF

Thank You Easyjet Crew

Just a short, quick note to say "Thank you" to Cabin manager Marc & Kelly who looked after myself and my wife so well on 5 August LGW-ACE.
Both friendly, professional throughout, and made my wife...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th Apr 2012, 08:35
Replies: 27
Views: 4,228
Posted By GroundedSLF

Thanks to all that have posted so far (apologies...

Thanks to all that have posted so far (apologies for the late reply - been out for a couple of days).

Just to clarify - I dont need help on what policy to set, as that has been done:
<5 hours =...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Apr 2012, 16:19
Replies: 27
Views: 4,228
Posted By GroundedSLF

Worldwide Flying Times

I need to put together something for my companies travel policy, which is based on flight cabin allowed dependant on length of flight - eg Under 6 hours Economy, over 6 hours business (its not as...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th Jan 2012, 07:09
Replies: 26
Views: 6,754
Posted By GroundedSLF

If booked online - probably nothing that you can...

If booked online - probably nothing that you can do, as the booking system will have had a "tick if you agree to the terms & conditions" box - which you have to do to finalise the booking. somewhere...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Dec 2011, 08:51
Replies: 17
Views: 2,925
Posted By GroundedSLF

Your main course of action here should be via...

Your main course of action here should be via your travel agent, but first of all you need to understand if what you booked via them is classed as a "package", or if the agent dynamically packaged...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Nov 2011, 12:35
Replies: 11
Views: 2,982
Posted By GroundedSLF

you can leave from any airport in the US on the...

you can leave from any airport in the US on the visa waiver. Please make sure you qualify for the VISA waiver, (ie never been arrested before - no matter how long ago) and you will also need to...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th Aug 2011, 12:08
Replies: 104
Views: 16,696
Posted By GroundedSLF

I would say the same to a person of any...

I would say the same to a person of any colour/creed/religion - if you seriously think that you should be able to travel naked - then you are a few sandwiches short of a picnic.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Aug 2011, 08:41
Replies: 104
Views: 16,696
Posted By GroundedSLF

Nudeflyer - you keep mentioning "screaming kids"...

Nudeflyer - you keep mentioning "screaming kids" in a negative way...

Have you concidered that the sight of you nude might induce more screaming from any kids onboard?
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Aug 2011, 14:59
Replies: 158
Views: 45,245
Posted By GroundedSLF

It sounds to me like a common issue I have had to...

It sounds to me like a common issue I have had to deal with over many years working in the industry.
The problem was that whoever rebooked your GLA-LCY flight into LHR did not follow correct...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Jul 2011, 16:23
Replies: 40
Views: 4,316
Posted By GroundedSLF

Wow - £30 for a flight booking is high. I...

Wow - £30 for a flight booking is high.

I guess its the same in any business- good agents & bad agents...

For me, it is interesting to note that "agents" are often the bad guys, when in fact,...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Jul 2011, 15:21
Replies: 40
Views: 4,316
Posted By GroundedSLF

But how long does it take you to find a cheaper...

But how long does it take you to find a cheaper deal? How much cheaper is it?

One other major concideration is CRS (Corporate & Social Resposibility), in that if you book direct (ie not through...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Jul 2011, 13:27
Replies: 40
Views: 4,316
Posted By GroundedSLF

Corporate Travel Agents - Do they provide value?

OK, I just want your opinions regarding Corporate/Business Travel Agents, and if, in your opinion, they provide value for money or not.
Also, what are your biggest "gripes" when using them?
...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
16th Jul 2011, 08:02
Replies: 13
Views: 8,144
Posted By GroundedSLF

Totally agree - pick up from the far road. Tell...

Totally agree - pick up from the far road. Tell your driver that this is still posted as valet parking (as of 10 days ago) so not to panic and make a sudden swerve into a "nearer" lane at the last...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Jul 2011, 16:26
Replies: 29
Views: 9,391
Posted By GroundedSLF

VS consider LGW "leisure" routes, while LHR are...

VS consider LGW "leisure" routes, while LHR are "business" - which basically means that they care more about LHR pax than they do LGW ones.

This translates to LGW having older aircraft, with...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Aug 2009, 15:19
Replies: 7
Views: 1,677
Posted By GroundedSLF

No problem - I did this with Easyjet 2 weeks ago,...

No problem - I did this with Easyjet 2 weeks ago, check in staff at LGW asked if we still had the online bording card, we didnt (threw away once we realised we had to check in at airport with bags),...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Jun 2009, 20:17
Replies: 32
Views: 4,460
Posted By GroundedSLF

I am very surprised that BA will not allow you to...

I am very surprised that BA will not allow you to go to MIA instead - its low season so the plane will be empty.
Wait to see what the supervisor says - if not good then speak to a manager and take...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Jun 2009, 20:03
Replies: 5
Views: 1,090
Posted By GroundedSLF

Indeed - a lot of the upgraded tickets state...

Indeed - a lot of the upgraded tickets state "original fare penalties apply"

What I have always found works is to speak to a supervisor or manager in the sales department, and point out that you...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
4th Jun 2009, 13:24
Replies: 10
Views: 1,406
Posted By GroundedSLF

Dougieb 2 - Unfortunatly, if I read your post...

Dougieb 2 - Unfortunatly, if I read your post correctly, the airline isnt at fault, and so no compensation/liability legally.

You say you missed your connection in AMS due to "inadequate de-icing...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
3rd Jun 2009, 13:06
Replies: 1
Views: 724
Posted By GroundedSLF

Hi, The 767 have AVOD system - so you will...

Hi,

The 767 have AVOD system - so you will be fine.

A few minutes of your time on the web would have told you this...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Jun 2009, 16:03
Replies: 2
Views: 634
Posted By GroundedSLF

In my experiance, winter flights to the Canaries...

In my experiance, winter flights to the Canaries seldom drop in price.

Re seating on Jet2 - you can pay extra and book them online at the time of booking, or they will allocate on a "first come...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Jun 2009, 15:53
Replies: 16
Views: 1,519
Posted By GroundedSLF

I seem to recall reading about a line of lights...

I seem to recall reading about a line of lights in the sky a while back (less than a year) - cant remember where, but it caused quite a stir...

Turned out to be a row of chinese lanterns released...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
1st Jun 2009, 13:25
Replies: 10
Views: 1,578
Posted By GroundedSLF

Cheapest deal I can find for a one way in the...

Cheapest deal I can find for a one way in the last week of August is £1246.00 for a family of 4.

Comes with the usual caveats about seperate tickets and missing flights etc, but here goes:
...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th May 2009, 13:04
Replies: 4
Views: 754
Posted By GroundedSLF

I guess it then depends on the cost you paid for...

I guess it then depends on the cost you paid for the original ticket...

Cheapest I can currently see for a round trip in business class on those days with EI is just over 1500 euros.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th May 2009, 12:36
Replies: 4
Views: 754
Posted By GroundedSLF

Would need more information - also, the flight...

Would need more information - also, the flight must be for at least 28 days in advance, so if you are travelling on Monday 1 June, this offer wont apply.

Unless rules have changed, you will have...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th May 2009, 08:19
Replies: 43
Views: 3,734
Posted By GroundedSLF

MS - Play the ball, not the man... As...

MS - Play the ball, not the man...

As others have said, you really are coming across as a BA hater, and from your posts, the starting point seems to be when you were not allowed to take a flight...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th May 2009, 15:26
Replies: 43
Views: 3,734
Posted By GroundedSLF

MS - Sorry, I dont understand your point in...

MS - Sorry, I dont understand your point in relation to my posts and thinking BA is like a bus company...however, if you want to use the example of the bus company, your anology totally misses the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th May 2009, 15:16
Replies: 43
Views: 3,734
Posted By GroundedSLF

F3G - Your point regarding being "left on your...

F3G - Your point regarding being "left on your own" by BA, which you later clarified to mean they did not offer you hotel accom in London when they canx the flight, can I ask if you were on a...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th May 2009, 08:57
Replies: 43
Views: 3,734
Posted By GroundedSLF

F3G - Aside from the totally selfish attitude in...

F3G - Aside from the totally selfish attitude in your remark about "who cares if economy pax are pis*ed off if one high payer arrives a few minutes late", those few minutes may well lead to the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th May 2009, 16:05
Replies: 43
Views: 3,734
Posted By GroundedSLF

Munneyspinner - I was fortunate enough to partake...

Munneyspinner - I was fortunate enough to partake in a tour of T5 hosted by BA a couple of weeks ago - very informative.

I actually posed the question regarding your initial upset at having not...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th May 2009, 07:42
Replies: 20
Views: 3,855
Posted By GroundedSLF

Look into it a little more - VS have said that...

Look into it a little more - VS have said that the majority of their results was down to good hedging, plus an increase in premium sales (which is largely due to grabbing some BA share after the T5...
Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd May 2009, 13:26
Replies: 50
Views: 11,532
Posted By GroundedSLF

FF2 - surley to God you can go an hour without...

FF2 - surley to God you can go an hour without food or a drink! If not, then you had plenty of time at the airport to purchase both before your flight.

Airport terminal catering can be no more...
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