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Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th May 2017, 22:49
Replies: 634
Views: 303,414
Posted By Bob Upndown

@Bigfrank, get a grip and go give your head a...

@Bigfrank, get a grip and go give your head a wobble. The fact is that Signor Cruz is Spanish. The fact is that he's an inexperienced cost cutter, brought in to make IAG shareholders happy. IAG are...
Forum: African Aviation
25th Feb 2014, 20:51
Replies: 735
Views: 697,703
Posted By Bob Upndown

Power By The Hour scheme surely?

Power By The Hour scheme surely?
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Oct 2012, 13:41
Replies: 226
Views: 89,531
Posted By Bob Upndown

Can anyone tell me what the beeping noises are in...

Can anyone tell me what the beeping noises are in the video?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
26th Jun 2012, 11:41
Replies: 4
Views: 2,075
Posted By Bob Upndown

Daz,it was probably this: BBC News - Bomber...

Daz,it was probably this:

BBC News - Bomber Command monument airlifted to Beachy Head (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-18590064)
Forum: African Aviation
24th Oct 2011, 10:11
Replies: 864
Views: 1,088,141
Posted By Bob Upndown

Ah yes, Africans do seem to have no problem...

Ah yes, Africans do seem to have no problem telling all and sundry about your lavatorial status.

Working in Lagos, I got back from my morning session of quiet reflection to be told by a colleague...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Oct 2011, 13:18
Replies: 106
Views: 21,824
Posted By Bob Upndown

VS-LHRCSA, Having also worked for VS and...

VS-LHRCSA,

Having also worked for VS and having spent a lot of time at Newman House, I can certify that the ones that were going to go ''bad'' went so as soon as that red uniform went on...
...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Sep 2011, 14:36
Replies: 5
Views: 1,589
Posted By Bob Upndown

Good point Paxboy, though god forbid anyone...

Good point Paxboy, though god forbid anyone should actually present themselves at a c/i desk with the old tag - at EDI they'll hang you from the nearest stout branch! Topic for another thread...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Sep 2011, 12:20
Replies: 5
Views: 1,589
Posted By Bob Upndown

New BA A zone checkin LGW North

Got to try out the new A zone at LGW North this morning.

All very bright and airey, a minimalist (or shall we say cheap :hmm:) approach to cladding the luggage belts and funky little ''pods''...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Sep 2010, 10:55
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,258,840
Posted By Bob Upndown

So surely, with the issues discussed on this...

So surely, with the issues discussed on this thread plus the general downturn in the aviation industry and the necessary 'belt-tightening' across the board, it beggars belief that VS decide it's now...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Jan 2010, 15:40
Replies: 52
Views: 6,087
Posted By Bob Upndown

Two-Tone_Blue, Ah! You do indeed have a...

Two-Tone_Blue,

Ah! You do indeed have a conumdrum Sir! I think in your position, given the choice between BA, VS or one of ''those carriers'' out of the US, I'd see if there's any cruise ships...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Jan 2010, 11:48
Replies: 52
Views: 6,087
Posted By Bob Upndown

Simple top tip - when flying East in F or C/J,...

Simple top tip - when flying East in F or C/J, go SQ, CX, MH, et al. Avoid VS and definitely BA:yuk:.

VS are hurting big time right now and making huge cut backs across the board, including the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
31st Oct 2009, 18:13
Replies: 33
Views: 6,667
Posted By Bob Upndown

If the cause of the fainting was unknown whilst...

If the cause of the fainting was unknown whilst in flight, would the flight deck have gone onto masks as a precaution?
Forum: African Aviation
6th Dec 2008, 14:25
Replies: 27
Views: 3,123
Posted By Bob Upndown

I had a permanent room at the Ikeja Sheraton for...

I had a permanent room at the Ikeja Sheraton for about two years 2002-4. I was gutted when I discovered they didn't do Starwood points at the hotel :{

My vote would be stay away from VI if you...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
13th Apr 2005, 11:48
Replies: 5
Views: 961
Posted By Bob Upndown

Dude, I'm part of a team going out to HAV...

Dude,

I'm part of a team going out to HAV next week to work on a project for another airline who's commencing flight ops into the city in June.

We're being told that the only routes available...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
20th Mar 2005, 11:14
Replies: 10
Views: 2,363
Posted By Bob Upndown

Bottom line (as related by my GP) - never insert...

Bottom line (as related by my GP) - never insert anything smaller than your elbow in your ear.

That said, the soft foam type earplugs are OK (for noise reduction purposes when sleeping) so long as...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
4th Feb 2005, 12:52
Replies: 1
Views: 602
Posted By Bob Upndown

B, Virgin in-flight product includes Chinese...

B,

Virgin in-flight product includes Chinese cabin crew (SHA based), selection of Chinese movies (with sub-titles for many of the English films) on the IFE, all in-flight PA's spoken first in...
Forum: Cabin Crew
27th Jan 2005, 17:15
Replies: 282
Views: 63,888
Posted By Bob Upndown

L7x3, Many many congratulations on your...

L7x3,

Many many congratulations on your successful application.

Having come from where you are now (though I am now on the ground), I thought perhaps one or two words of experience may be in...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Jan 2005, 12:33
Replies: 14
Views: 1,346
Posted By Bob Upndown

My partner - early Dec 04 off a VS flight in MIA...

My partner - early Dec 04 off a VS flight in MIA - 4 hours from a/c door to airport terminal exit.....

More justifcation for my entirely personal trade embargo on the US. Used to love travelling...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Dec 2004, 13:13
Replies: 47
Views: 7,324
Posted By Bob Upndown

I was there for the inaugural arrival into SYD....

I was there for the inaugural arrival into SYD. The wing stunt was put together beacause SACL refused to allow any stunts or photo opportunity involving the beach babes or anyone else on the ramp....
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
16th Dec 2004, 13:56
Replies: 54
Views: 7,227
Posted By Bob Upndown

71 flights, over 300,000 miles flown this year...

71 flights, over 300,000 miles flown this year and not one mile to my name :{

Ahhh, the glamour of (working in) aviation and not driving the fast, noisy, winged thingy :\

Best wishes to all...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th Nov 2004, 05:51
Replies: 47
Views: 5,204
Posted By Bob Upndown

Airway, The A340-600 will indeed by used for...

Airway,

The A340-600 will indeed by used for the VS LHR-SYD route, with a 90 minute turn in HKG both ways.

Cheers
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
20th Nov 2004, 02:55
Replies: 9
Views: 1,851
Posted By Bob Upndown

HKPAX, On Airbus's (330 & 340, can't say for...

HKPAX,

On Airbus's (330 & 340, can't say for sure on other types), the first gong will be confirming the gear is up. On approach, you will also hear a gong when the gear is down and locked.
...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
16th Oct 2004, 00:44
Replies: 12
Views: 3,567
Posted By Bob Upndown

VS now flies the 600 on JFK, HKG and NRT routes...

VS now flies the 600 on JFK, HKG and NRT routes daily, with SYD daily starting Dec 04.

Other routes are rotated through 340-300/600 a/c as they are available.

As the 600s arrive, so theyll...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th Aug 2004, 12:19
Replies: 5
Views: 2,015
Posted By Bob Upndown

Thanks Cheese, will pass that on too... ...

Thanks Cheese, will pass that on too...

Cheers,
Bob
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
20th Aug 2004, 17:13
Replies: 5
Views: 2,015
Posted By Bob Upndown

Cheese, I'm sorry to hear of your tale of...

Cheese,

I'm sorry to hear of your tale of woe in PHC. I can't say I'm surprised though. If I may explain - I was a member of the team that setup VS's operation in PHC. I was also part of the team...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
12th Jul 2004, 13:10
Replies: 36
Views: 6,892
Posted By Bob Upndown

GMC, If you were one of the drivers of the...

GMC,

If you were one of the drivers of the '400 that day I mentioned at the top of the thread - Sir, many many many thanks to you guys, you too do a great job!

I know it wasn't the display...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Jun 2004, 16:21
Replies: 56
Views: 12,032
Posted By Bob Upndown

TSA? T*ssers, S*itheads and A*seholes. And that's...

TSA? T*ssers, S*itheads and A*seholes. And that's just the management.

Every time I read the next ridiculous edict from the Land of the Free :yuk: :yuk: I just laugh and thank the lord that my...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
30th Jun 2004, 16:09
Replies: 2
Views: 655
Posted By Bob Upndown

Spitty, Don't know how the link thingy...

Spitty,

Don't know how the link thingy works, but have a look in the ATC forum, the 'SAA over Sussex thread'. One or two photos there and a link to some awesome ones from Duxford.

Cheers,
Bob
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
30th Jun 2004, 08:43
Replies: 36
Views: 6,892
Posted By Bob Upndown

TOTS, Many thanks for the expanation above,...

TOTS,

Many thanks for the expanation above, much appreciated. I'm sure it was a stunning display; if it was anything like the Duxford display, a real treat.

Tired, just a thought boet, but...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Jun 2004, 13:37
Replies: 11
Views: 1,628
Posted By Bob Upndown

Strake, Unless you plan to hi-jack the...

Strake,

Unless you plan to hi-jack the plane, I don't think you'll be going to Beijing, VS fly to Shanghai Pu-Dong (PVG). Hope this doesn't upset your plans ;) ;)

Re the limo's at the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th Jun 2004, 10:58
Replies: 36
Views: 6,892
Posted By Bob Upndown

SAA over Sussex

Hi All,

Apologies if perhaps this is on the wrong forum, but I've never had to post anything like this before and figured you fine people may be able to help.

Saturday 26/6/04,1620BST, over...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Jun 2004, 11:52
Replies: 10
Views: 1,015
Posted By Bob Upndown

BR, old chap! In the words of the song:...

BR, old chap!

In the words of the song: 'Come fly with me', 'cos clearly VS roll out the red carpet; never had any problems like that in 8 years of to-ing and fro-ing to JNB :ok:

Seriously,...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Jun 2004, 12:40
Replies: 10
Views: 1,015
Posted By Bob Upndown

Fly VS JNB-LHR - never had any of the problems...

Fly VS JNB-LHR - never had any of the problems mentioned at T3.

Not sure how shiny you want your planes, but again, VS's are pretty presentable (and the cabin crew DEFINITELY are :E :E )
Forum: Cabin Crew
20th May 2004, 15:15
Replies: 7
Views: 4,424
Posted By Bob Upndown

Jam, Yeah, it is a good airline to work for...

Jam,

Yeah, it is a good airline to work for in my opinion. I suggest that to gain an overall impression of the company, post a thread along the lines of - 'Working at Virgin Atlantic, is it good...
Forum: Cabin Crew
20th May 2004, 11:27
Replies: 7
Views: 4,424
Posted By Bob Upndown

Here at VS, it's part of your deal. Let's face...

Here at VS, it's part of your deal. Let's face it, none if are here for the money!!:)

It doesn't work as a percentage of your salary.

You get 7 free flights with u/g to Premium on the VS per...
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