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Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Mar 2024, 08:46
Replies: 15
Views: 1,665
Posted By Squawk 6042

Could someone clarify. I thought a through...

Could someone clarify. I thought a through ticket UK via continental Europe to far east say still attracts APD for the full trip. The APD is not just for the short hop to AMS, FRA etc. unless the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
24th Feb 2024, 08:05
Replies: 30
Views: 3,317
Posted By Squawk 6042

I’ve not flown the 787 recently, but agree with...

I’ve not flown the 787 recently, but agree with other posters here about the desirability to enjoy the view. I always arrange a window seat away from the sun depending on route and time of day. I...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th Mar 2023, 13:01
Replies: 5
Views: 933
Posted By Squawk 6042

At least European airlines round timings to the...

At least European airlines round timings to the nearest 5 minutes, unlike the US where times to the exact minute are usually quoted.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
1st Mar 2023, 05:28
Replies: 50
Views: 4,177
Posted By Squawk 6042

As I mentioned above, if you check-in online,...

As I mentioned above, if you check-in online, print your boarding pass and have a cabin bag only, then the first time the airline would know that Squawk 6042 is ‘in the building’ would be during...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Feb 2023, 06:47
Replies: 50
Views: 4,177
Posted By Squawk 6042

Pardon a quick digression on a digression before...

Pardon a quick digression on a digression before I get back on point.

No one would expect to be able to fully function in society without the ability to read and write. However, increasingly, the...
Forum: PPRuNe Problems or Queries
7th Nov 2022, 08:46
Replies: 8
Views: 867
Posted By Squawk 6042

Rumours & News or Accidents and Close Calls?

What is the policy to determine what qualifies for Rumours & News, the headline board of PPRuNe, and what qualifies for Accidents and Close Call?

What prompts the above question is that the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Sep 2022, 08:52
Replies: 35
Views: 9,082
Posted By Squawk 6042

Did an East Africa - AMS - MAN and return in July...

Did an East Africa - AMS - MAN and return in July with checked bag each way with no problem, but connection time was 2 / 3hours. I have had previous multiple experiences of a missing bag with the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Sep 2022, 06:03
Replies: 73
Views: 10,221
Posted By Squawk 6042

Was the same in Manchester, I remember a bemused...

Was the same in Manchester, I remember a bemused lady off the Hong Kong flight asking me what to do. All I could say was 'Welcome to the UK' and, sotto voce, 'terms and conditions apply'.
Forum: Middle East
7th Sep 2022, 06:46
Replies: 534
Views: 522,306
Posted By Squawk 6042

Well, nobody + 1 ;)

Well, nobody + 1 ;)
Forum: Middle East
6th Sep 2022, 14:29
Replies: 534
Views: 522,306
Posted By Squawk 6042

Are people really that desperate for alcohol they...

Are people really that desperate for alcohol they cannot even go a few hours without? If I want a pint I'll go to the pub, not get on a plane! I never drink alcohol when flying so it makes no odds...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Aug 2022, 06:05
Replies: 6
Views: 942
Posted By Squawk 6042

It’s an interesting point as it is something I...

It’s an interesting point as it is something I have noticed as well, e.g. at Manchester. Like SoS, I considered electricity saving as a possible reason, but the other parts of the airport seem well...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Jul 2022, 19:52
Replies: 3,908
Views: 1,244,786
Posted By Squawk 6042

Flew out of T2 this morning, KLM 0555 hrs flight....

Flew out of T2 this morning, KLM 0555 hrs flight. 1.5 hours check-in and security. Moving most of the time, so (just about) bearable.
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Dec 2021, 08:31
Replies: 17
Views: 10,776
Posted By Squawk 6042

Indeed not, just a possible scenario, but, in my...

Indeed not, just a possible scenario, but, in my opinion, more likely than the one outlined in the OP for reasons already mentioned.
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Dec 2021, 08:06
Replies: 17
Views: 10,776
Posted By Squawk 6042

A much more plausible scenario. Passenger takes...

A much more plausible scenario. Passenger takes their chance during a moment of CC inattention, puts under seat for plausible deniabiliry. Only risk time is disembarkation when will have to be in...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th Dec 2021, 09:05
Replies: 11
Views: 2,598
Posted By Squawk 6042

From the link in the opening post, I now see that...

From the link in the opening post, I now see that the wording has changed to become:

'From 4am 7 December, you must take the test in the 2 days before your service to England departs. If your...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th Dec 2021, 08:56
Replies: 11
Views: 2,598
Posted By Squawk 6042

TG6 - Yes, thank-you, I suppose lateral flow is a...

TG6 - Yes, thank-you, I suppose lateral flow is a possibility. However, the country I am in requires PCR in order to exit, and this could have been done on the Sunday, so I am now looking to do the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th Dec 2021, 05:43
Replies: 11
Views: 2,598
Posted By Squawk 6042

COVID Testing Now Required Prior to Departure for UK Even if Vaccinated

From the Government website for new requirement to test before departure for UK, even if vaccinated:

UK Government Website...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Nov 2021, 19:02
Replies: 3,908
Views: 1,244,786
Posted By Squawk 6042

Thank-you JFP. And SWBKCB, yes, that was my...

Thank-you JFP.

And SWBKCB, yes, that was my thinking behind the question.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Nov 2021, 18:16
Replies: 3,908
Views: 1,244,786
Posted By Squawk 6042

How many gates at MAN can handle an A380?

How many gates at MAN can handle an A380?
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th Sep 2021, 08:01
Replies: 132
Views: 18,993
Posted By Squawk 6042

Very good point! The UK always seems so insular...

Very good point! The UK always seems so insular in such matters and seemingly cannot conceive that someone may have obtained the vaccination elsewhere, due either to residency or employment overseas....
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jul 2021, 06:24
Replies: 18
Views: 3,636
Posted By Squawk 6042

From my own memory, so happy to be corrected, and...

From my own memory, so happy to be corrected, and relating to high level frequencies of the late 70s and general VOR area:

133.6 BCN

132.6 BHD

133.7 HON

134.25 North Sea
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Jul 2021, 06:10
Replies: 132
Views: 18,993
Posted By Squawk 6042

I'm in a similar position. I am in East Africa,...

I'm in a similar position. I am in East Africa, red list, and hope to get a Pfizer vaccination locally soon, My leave allowance is in two week blocks maximum, so going 'home' to the UK with 10 days...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th May 2021, 06:06
Replies: 14
Views: 1,735
Posted By Squawk 6042

I would presume the same rules would apply as for...

I would presume the same rules would apply as for a planned transit stop. From: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/red-amber-and-green-list-rules-for-entering-englandTransit stops in amber or red list...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd May 2021, 07:29
Replies: 6
Views: 1,794
Posted By Squawk 6042

Now that brought some memories back, thanks for...

Now that brought some memories back, thanks for posting. That image of the Northwest Orient 747 has stuck in my mind all these years. Who knows where my copy from the 1970s ended up.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
12th Apr 2021, 19:48
Replies: 9
Views: 2,204
Posted By Squawk 6042

I call Ireland on WhatsApp using +353 87 XXX...

I call Ireland on WhatsApp using +353 87 XXX XXXX; that's one less 'X; than you show.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th Jan 2021, 12:26
Replies: 46
Views: 13,746
Posted By Squawk 6042

I've flown that route many times in recent years...

I've flown that route many times in recent years with KLM. Arrival in JRO and the sector onwards to DAR has always been after dark. If on a day time flight.it would of course present great views...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
17th Jan 2021, 10:17
Replies: 49
Views: 8,937
Posted By Squawk 6042

No problem! There is still legitimate travel...

No problem! There is still legitimate travel allowed (for now), so I can happily reply without incriminating myself!!
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
16th Jan 2021, 07:53
Replies: 49
Views: 8,937
Posted By Squawk 6042

I flew from Manchester last week-end. The only...

I flew from Manchester last week-end. The only physical check of the passport was by the airline check-in staff, as is usual. There was no Border Force inspection desk for departure, as usual. Of...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Dec 2020, 12:33
Replies: 3,908
Views: 1,244,786
Posted By Squawk 6042

I read on one news site that KLM would fly...

I read on one news site that KLM would fly passengers into the UK, and return freight only. However, even if that is true, I can see much consolidation of flights. I am booked to fly AMS-MAN on...
Forum: Middle East
22nd Jul 2020, 13:46
Replies: 5
Views: 5,822
Posted By Squawk 6042

Provided you have been non-resident for at least...

Provided you have been non-resident for at least a complete tax year previously (19/20) you can take what is called split-year treatment for 20/21 where you will be officially classed as UK resident...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Jul 2020, 05:05
Replies: 19
Views: 9,731
Posted By Squawk 6042

It’s not up to ATC – It’s a Government directive....

It’s not up to ATC – It’s a Government directive. Flew Doha to Dar es Salaam recently and routing out of Doha was North then East towards Straits of Hormuz, thus avoiding UAE airspace, before...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th Jun 2020, 05:28
Replies: 106
Views: 16,218
Posted By Squawk 6042

My memory of arriving in Lagos in the early 2000s...

My memory of arriving in Lagos in the early 2000s was seeing a very dirty Nigerian Airways DC10 partially sunk into the mud at the side of the runway.

More recently, earlier this week flew...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Sep 2019, 05:24
Replies: 38
Views: 17,891
Posted By Squawk 6042

Yes, that is correct and for the reason that you...

Yes, that is correct and for the reason that you state, there is no taxiway alongside 23L/05R. I always think of EGCC as a 1.5 runway airport rather than a 2 runway airport! :)
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Aug 2019, 05:25
Replies: 19
Views: 5,587
Posted By Squawk 6042

CPDLC? ...

CPDLC?

https://www.skybrary.aero/index.php/Controller_Pilot_Data_Link_Communications_(CPDLC)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Jul 2019, 17:31
Replies: 90
Views: 43,621
Posted By Squawk 6042

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1352x960/atc_manston_1978_683a4f5ed21542a51462428ce966dc18c1012923.png
ATC 550 Sqdn Summer Camp RAF Manston 1978

This may be of interest.
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