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Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Apr 2024, 16:53
Replies: 194
Views: 28,974
Posted By Helol

I really like UC, but more so, their Clubhouse at...

I really like UC, but more so, their Clubhouse at LHR, I think it beats BA's Concorde room hands down.

Trouble is, (and apologies I know I keep banging on about it), but I just can't use Virgin...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Apr 2024, 16:43
Replies: 26
Views: 9,372
Posted By Helol

How do they get away with this...? ...

How do they get away with this...?

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1266x958/screenshot_2024_04_06_at_17_41_59_df394d6001c84471af02edc3c3d56d00b98bf17c.png
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2024, 20:32
Replies: 94
Views: 14,294
Posted By Helol

Seen in South Africa: ...

Seen in South Africa:

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Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Feb 2024, 08:50
Replies: 30
Views: 3,339
Posted By Helol

Exactly. I too pay ridiculous amounts for a...

Exactly. I too pay ridiculous amounts for a window seat (ok, because I travel solo, so don't want to be 'stuck in the middle'...). I get tired of this argument that 'you'll keep everyone awake, with...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Feb 2024, 08:32
Replies: 30
Views: 3,339
Posted By Helol

BA crew did the same to me, not long after take...

BA crew did the same to me, not long after take off from JNB-LHR, stating that 'Keep the shade down, it will be daylight soon'. Riiiiight..ok. :rolleyes: :oh:

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Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
17th Feb 2024, 13:53
Replies: 30
Views: 3,339
Posted By Helol

100% agree Thanks everyone. BA it is then. I...

100% agree

Thanks everyone. BA it is then. I remember flying with BA back in Nov 18 on their 787 down to JNB, I was on one of their first flights using that type, but I think they soon stopped...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Feb 2024, 17:49
Replies: 30
Views: 3,339
Posted By Helol

Virgin 787 Window Shades Central Locking?

I like Virgin, and flew on their A350 down to JNB. I would very much like to continue flying with them, but it's putting me off that they use the 787 for that route,

I was lucky to pick the right...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jan 2024, 10:55
Replies: 2
Views: 1,392
Posted By Helol

The photos above are just north of Satara too,...

The photos above are just north of Satara too, excellent wide open spaces in the central KNP. The Kruger pilots are certainly kept busy these days with all the poaching going on.

An older article...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jan 2024, 16:53
Replies: 2
Views: 1,392
Posted By Helol

Aviation and Parks

Didn't really know where to put this thread...

Aviation and Parks (Kruger National Park) (https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/stories/2024-01-parks-and-aviation)

"David Simelane is the chief...
Forum: African Aviation
30th Dec 2023, 14:07
Replies: 1
Views: 1,019
Posted By Helol

arvida Did you take this flight? I have flown...

arvida Did you take this flight? I have flown into KMIIII but with Airlink (from JNB) a few years ago. A pity the airport is so far from Mbabane and Manzini though...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Oct 2023, 18:33
Replies: 194
Views: 28,974
Posted By Helol

Hubby paid the £5 when he dropped me off at the...

Hubby paid the £5 when he dropped me off at the Virgin UC entrance, which is just prior to the slip road into T3 departures. I am not sure if the charge actually applied - can anyone confirm?
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Sep 2023, 16:03
Replies: 7
Views: 968
Posted By Helol

I was in F for the LHR-JNB flight in May, and to...

I was in F for the LHR-JNB flight in May, and to be honest, group 1 for boarding was hardly any different to the other groups; it was just a large crowd, milling around. I'm sure we were called...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th Aug 2023, 15:26
Replies: 194
Views: 28,974
Posted By Helol

Luxembourg, my home for 11+ years has a 'kiss and...

Luxembourg, my home for 11+ years has a 'kiss and fly' car park, whereby 15 minutes of free parking is provided directly in front of the terminal. For those of you familiar with Findel know it...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
9th Aug 2023, 18:07
Replies: 18
Views: 1,309
Posted By Helol

Off topic, but I had the misfortune to spend new...

Off topic, but I had the misfortune to spend new years eve at Disney in Anaheim a few years ago, when we were living in LA (friends had organised it, and I couldn't get out of it) Oh my word, my...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
9th Aug 2023, 18:03
Replies: 18
Views: 1,309
Posted By Helol

This was posted last week on Twitter, showing the...

This was posted last week on Twitter, showing the routes: Credit to @EvilDoctor who posted it.
...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Apr 2023, 13:39
Replies: 194
Views: 28,974
Posted By Helol

Ooh, thanks for that SOS. Fingers cross, they...

Ooh, thanks for that SOS. Fingers cross, they windows are kept clean. :) Will let you know.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Apr 2023, 08:16
Replies: 194
Views: 28,974
Posted By Helol

Can anyone advise on the photographic...

Can anyone advise on the photographic opportunities from the Concorde Lounge LHR?

Last year, I used the excellent Virgin Clubhouse, and they had a great little outside area where I could...
Forum: African Aviation
26th Mar 2023, 08:52
Replies: 0
Views: 589
Posted By Helol

Eswatini Air First Flight to JNB - 26 Mar 23

Eswatini Air launched its maiden flight today from King Mswati III International (KMIII) Airport to JNB. It operates 2 x Embraer ERJ 145. Initial destinations are Durban, Johannesburg, Cape Town, and...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
17th Sep 2022, 06:59
Replies: 2
Views: 589
Posted By Helol

Answering my own Q. Virgin responded on Twitter...

Answering my own Q. Virgin responded on Twitter to my question, and say only 4 of their flights have been affected, though they don't say whether 18th or 19th. (probably 19th). Also confirmed I...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
17th Sep 2022, 06:37
Replies: 2
Views: 589
Posted By Helol

LHR outbound flights 18 Sep

Aware of the delays etc for Monday 19 Sep flights from/to LHR. I am scheduled to fly tomorrow (Sunday) on the 2205 Virgin flight down to JNB. Any mutterings of delays anticipated for tomorrow LHR...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th Aug 2022, 19:18
Replies: 2
Views: 622
Posted By Helol

Thanks Delight.

Thanks Delight.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th Aug 2022, 07:32
Replies: 2
Views: 622
Posted By Helol

Which Airport (S. Africa)

On one of my LHR-JNB trips, we flew over this airport as we were approaching OR Tambo....
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
24th Jul 2022, 08:47
Replies: 73
Views: 10,248
Posted By Helol

JNB - LHR 6 June T3. First of the long hauls to...

JNB - LHR 6 June T3. First of the long hauls to arrive. Needless to say, through passport control in a few minutes, and bags ready in about 10 minutes. That said, my LUX-LHR BA flight for 30 Aug...
Forum: African Aviation
13th Jul 2022, 18:00
Replies: 0
Views: 892
Posted By Helol

FW Pilot required - SanParks (Kruger National Park) 3 yrs

.More details here on the Sanparks website. (https://www.sanparks.org/about/jobs/default.php?id=58606)

South African National ParksThree-year fixed term.

Be in possession of a Commercial...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Jun 2022, 18:48
Replies: 28
Views: 9,041
Posted By Helol

Landed at LHR this morning on the Virgin inbound...

Landed at LHR this morning on the Virgin inbound from JNB (A350-1000). Quite full too; 291 pax on board. Some turbulence as usual over DRC etc, but as I was sitting near the wing, it wasn't too...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
4th Jun 2022, 17:54
Replies: 28
Views: 9,041
Posted By Helol

i did their UC - wow probably the most...

i did their UC - wow probably the most uncomfortable set up I have experienced. Slumming it back on Monday in Economy “Delight” (!) But my September flight is in Premium. I objected to paying BA £100...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
4th Jun 2022, 17:50
Replies: 28
Views: 9,041
Posted By Helol

I flew the LHR JNB route on the A350. Very nice...

I flew the LHR JNB route on the A350. Very nice too. Fortunately got notification the other week that the return leg has changed from the 787 (not keen for 11+ hr flights) to the A350. (Virgin)
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Apr 2022, 17:10
Replies: 28
Views: 9,041
Posted By Helol

Agree, I take the JNB flight with the A380 as...

Agree, I take the JNB flight with the A380 as much as I can.

That said, I am flying Virgin at the end of May, as their A350 is on the LHR-JNB leg, and as I haven't flown on that ac type before, I...
Forum: African Aviation
6th Apr 2022, 18:13
Replies: 1
Views: 1,415
Posted By Helol

Eswatini Air - New airline to launch

Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) will soon have a new airline. Eswatini Air will operate 2 Embraer ERJ145's, and will fly to Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, and Harare in Zimbabwe,

The airline...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Mar 2022, 11:51
Replies: 20
Views: 2,256
Posted By Helol

I was there for nearly 4 weeks back in January,...

I was there for nearly 4 weeks back in January, and never downloaded anything. Upon arrival, they checked my Covid Pass as I was waiting at passport control, and took collected the Health Declaration...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Mar 2022, 08:54
Replies: 20
Views: 2,256
Posted By Helol

Thanks Pax, it didn’t occur to me to copy over to...

Thanks Pax, it didn’t occur to me to copy over to this area. 👍
Forum: African Aviation
13th Mar 2022, 11:07
Replies: 4
Views: 2,515
Posted By Helol

S.Africa's Comair fleet grounded indefinitely

South Africa's civil aviation regulator grounded Comair's planes indefinitely on Sunday, saying the airline had not adequately addressed safety issues, in a move that also affects passengers of...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
20th Feb 2022, 16:53
Replies: 28
Views: 9,041
Posted By Helol

Yes, I was hoping my 777 down to JNB in Dec would...

Yes, I was hoping my 777 down to JNB in Dec would have had he refit, but it wasn't. The A380 is quiet, yes, and noticeably so.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
20th Feb 2022, 13:06
Replies: 28
Views: 9,041
Posted By Helol

A380 & Turbulence

Is it me, or does my flight in an A380 just seem that much 'smoother' during turbulence, despite sitting in similar areas on different ac? As pax, having flown on the LHR-JNB a number of times,...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
1st Nov 2021, 12:32
Replies: 54
Views: 10,746
Posted By Helol

Drop Off Charges Heathrow Website Inforrmation...

Drop Off Charges Heathrow Website Inforrmation (https://www.heathrow.com/transport-and-directions/terminal-drop-off-charge)

Drop-Off areas are located right outside the terminal for the easiest...
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