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Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
17th May 2010, 17:33
Replies: 16
Views: 3,920
Posted By GwynM

I assume Carry On Luggage is the latest in the...

I assume Carry On Luggage is the latest in the film series?

Ooh matron, what have you got in there?
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Feb 2010, 09:21
Replies: 8
Views: 2,004
Posted By GwynM

BMI Baby cancellation practices

BMI Baby cancellation practices

surely this should be BMI contraception practices?:)
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Feb 2010, 13:11
Replies: 219
Views: 30,467
Posted By GwynM

As another trivial millimetre in the downward...

As another trivial millimetre in the downward slide, they've now removed the bacon from the breakfasts on the internal morning flight to ABZ (at least they did today:()
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
9th Feb 2010, 13:22
Replies: 97
Views: 18,117
Posted By GwynM

I've only been flying for 28 years (first flight...

I've only been flying for 28 years (first flight was Libya Arab to Tripoli) and I am perfectly happy to be called SLF. Unless flying long haul then I also have SLB as I carry it on.

Anyone who...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Feb 2010, 08:55
Replies: 219
Views: 30,467
Posted By GwynM

I know it's only a minor thing, but a stewardess...

I know it's only a minor thing, but a stewardess on the ABZ-LHR last night said it's policy now not to carry slimline tonic. They never carried many cans, but now it's none at all. Yet another...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Jan 2010, 14:20
Replies: 8
Views: 985
Posted By GwynM

I like to sit by a window so I can keep my body...

I like to sit by a window so I can keep my body clock to natural time - if it's light outside I stay awake, if it's dark I try to sleep. I've had several "discussions" with cabin staff asking me to...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Nov 2009, 09:34
Replies: 127
Views: 12,835
Posted By GwynM

A typical journey is one where there are delays...

A typical journey is one where there are delays going through security - on average it probably takes 10 minutes, but that includes the 1 minute occasions as well as the 30 minute trials. It also...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
20th Nov 2009, 12:19
Replies: 127
Views: 12,835
Posted By GwynM

A couple of total flukes this week. Weds...

A couple of total flukes this week.

Weds 18th about 15.50 - only 1 person ahead of me at security in fast track - even the normal queues only had 3 or 4 people in them.

Thursday 19th about...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Nov 2009, 12:27
Replies: 127
Views: 12,835
Posted By GwynM

I think you'll recall that it wasn't the present...

I think you'll recall that it wasn't the present government that privatised it, so taking it away from being a service to the population and turning it into a money making machine that believes shops...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
4th Nov 2009, 13:51
Replies: 4
Views: 845
Posted By GwynM

As long as each bottle is 100ml or less, and they...

As long as each bottle is 100ml or less, and they fit into a regulation plastic bag (about a litre volume) then there is no problem. A half empty 200ml bottle is not allowed for some bizarre reason....
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Nov 2009, 09:52
Replies: 30
Views: 3,901
Posted By GwynM

I was flamed early on in my Pprune days for...

I was flamed early on in my Pprune days for having the temerity to ask why certain people at ABZ were allowed to bypass the security system (I think it was shortly after 11th September or 11/9). It...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Nov 2009, 09:45
Replies: 30
Views: 3,901
Posted By GwynM

No need to be harsh to a new poster:= Is it...

No need to be harsh to a new poster:=

Is it possible it was a codeshare or oneworld alliance aircraft, so it could appear to be a BA booking but operated by someone else? Not everyone is...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Oct 2009, 10:06
Replies: 55
Views: 7,592
Posted By GwynM

Years ago (probably 1997) I got peed off with...

Years ago (probably 1997) I got peed off with Gulf Air in Business because they gave all the freebies / toiletries bags to their staff in Business, and didn't have enough left to go around the male...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
4th Sep 2009, 12:24
Replies: 72
Views: 7,279
Posted By GwynM

1. Get there early, show your boarding card,...

1. Get there early, show your boarding card, stow your bag and sit down
2. Listen and watch (or pretend) to the safety talk
3. Always smile and say thank-you
4. Avoid the toilet on all flights...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th Aug 2009, 12:33
Replies: 9
Views: 1,736
Posted By GwynM

Although I haven't flown with them for a few...

Although I haven't flown with them for a few years, I've never had a really bad flight with them (I've probably done 40-50 flights with them). Yes, there have been delays, luggage has been delayed a...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Jul 2009, 12:22
Replies: 52
Views: 6,121
Posted By GwynM

The food (apart from breakfast) is pretty...

The food (apart from breakfast) is pretty terrible anyway. I never worked out why the 2pm ABZ-LHR flight had no food when you've been unable to eat at lunchtime as you're travelling to the airport...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Jul 2009, 15:18
Replies: 7
Views: 6,241
Posted By GwynM

Having a Silver card means you're travelling too...

Having a Silver card means you're travelling too much. I realised my life was less stressful when I dropped from BA Silver and SAS Gold in the same year (I love Stavanger and Aberdeen!)
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
16th Jul 2009, 09:31
Replies: 18
Views: 1,297
Posted By GwynM

Flying from Aukland to Christchurch a few years...

Flying from Aukland to Christchurch a few years ago, I could follow most of it on a paper map I had with me, and at one stage the steward pointed out where his parents live.

The time I realised I...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
10th Jul 2009, 09:38
Replies: 20
Views: 2,124
Posted By GwynM

1...get IRIS working EVERY time 2...more...

1...get IRIS working EVERY time

2...more seating in the queues - not everyone can stand for an hour at a time

3...decent lighting and signage

4...proper manning levels

5...clean the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
20th May 2009, 10:00
Replies: 10
Views: 993
Posted By GwynM

Aerolineas are not known for efficient transfer...

Aerolineas are not known for efficient transfer of bags at Madrid, and the changeover time is incredibly short.

On a trip to Antarctica last November, the wife and I flew BA a few days early,...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
3rd Apr 2009, 11:38
Replies: 13
Views: 11,517
Posted By GwynM

Sorry, I read the title and had the vision of the...

Sorry, I read the title and had the vision of the cast of Chicago, Spamalot or the Sound of mMusic flying out together - how would the crew cope with scantilly clad ladies or nuns (not scantilly...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Mar 2009, 09:36
Replies: 10
Views: 1,115
Posted By GwynM

Half an hour both ways! You should try BA...

Half an hour both ways! You should try BA LHR-ABZ, then you'd realise how lucky you are.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Mar 2009, 10:17
Replies: 4
Views: 886
Posted By GwynM

^ a b Travis, David J. (2002). "Contrails reduce...

^ a b Travis, David J. (2002). "Contrails reduce daily temperature range" (PDF). Nature 418: 601. doi:10.1038/418601a. http://facstaff.uww.edu/travisd/pdf/jetcontrailsrecentresearch.pdf.

Hopefully...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Feb 2009, 12:17
Replies: 14
Views: 2,038
Posted By GwynM

it makes brilliant commercial sense! give...

it makes brilliant commercial sense!

give people loads of free airmiles "by mistake"
wait until they've used them
demand payment for the flights they took, reagardless of whether they would have...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Jan 2009, 12:17
Replies: 5
Views: 1,575
Posted By GwynM

I feel I should cover myself in freshly ground...

I feel I should cover myself in freshly ground salt and pepper before opening this thread;)
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Jan 2009, 09:10
Replies: 4
Views: 713
Posted By GwynM

I used to use Air Malta a lot in 82 and 83 as it...

I used to use Air Malta a lot in 82 and 83 as it was cheaper by far to stop in Malta on the way to Libya than to fly direct from London (coming back had to be B Cal to get a drink and home quicker). ...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Jan 2009, 08:25
Replies: 531
Views: 86,885
Posted By GwynM

Aer Lingus had a monopoly for years until Ryan...

Aer Lingus had a monopoly for years until Ryan Air came along. The public showed they preferred Ryan Air and that is why it is now in a position to take over Aer Lingus.

I've never flown Ryan...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
16th Jan 2009, 12:35
Replies: 2
Views: 1,027
Posted By GwynM

yes it is - :D oops, sorry F3G - I'd...

yes it is - :D

oops, sorry F3G - I'd forgotten about your BA thread - :ugh:
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Jan 2009, 10:49
Replies: 8
Views: 4,790
Posted By GwynM

as someone with short legs, I don't care about...

as someone with short legs, I don't care about the exit rows - in fact they're more hassle as you can't keep your bag with you.

I prefer to be either nearer the front (avoiding row 1 as you can...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
13th Jan 2009, 12:40
Replies: 23
Views: 2,419
Posted By GwynM

whereabouts are we meant to be looking for the...

whereabouts are we meant to be looking for the crack - e.g. what angle round the cone and how far from the middle to outside
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
13th Jan 2009, 12:37
Replies: 5
Views: 7,602
Posted By GwynM

buy a baggy jacket with massive pockets and empty...

buy a baggy jacket with massive pockets and empty the contents of your hand baggage into it. See if the laptop fits into the same bag as your model.

If necessary, wear 3 shirts, 2 pullovers and...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Jan 2009, 12:08
Replies: 55
Views: 5,540
Posted By GwynM

it would be nice if Iris worked as well (morning...

it would be nice if Iris worked as well (morning of 17/12).

Apart from that, mainly going domestic, absolutely clear and simple apart from not having enough x-ray machines open at 6am and...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Dec 2008, 09:15
Replies: 32
Views: 2,784
Posted By GwynM

Shimrod, the ship I was on only had one suite,...

Shimrod,
the ship I was on only had one suite, and it wasn't exactly a luxury liner, more a Russian "scientific research" ship not needed after the cold war, and built for the conditions with an ice...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Dec 2008, 08:39
Replies: 32
Views: 2,784
Posted By GwynM

both night flights, I got about 2-3 hours sleep...

both night flights, I got about 2-3 hours sleep in WT+ and 5+ in Business, which was a fairly solid sleep, not fidgeting and waking every few minutes.

Paid for myself, as it was on holiday. I...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Dec 2008, 15:45
Replies: 32
Views: 2,784
Posted By GwynM

I recently flew BA to Buenos Airies, WT+ on the...

I recently flew BA to Buenos Airies, WT+ on the way out and Business on the way back. Well worth every penny!
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