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Forum: Cabin Crew
7th Oct 2013, 14:30
Replies: 6
Views: 6,849
Posted By wingzakimbo

Some years ago on arrival at LHR on a flight from...

Some years ago on arrival at LHR on a flight from LAX the captain made his 'welcome to London' announcement with the added vomit inducing remark:

"...and I just wanted to tell you from all of us,...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th Feb 2009, 08:22
Replies: 124
Views: 32,401
Posted By wingzakimbo

In those train stations I pay to use the toilet,...

In those train stations I pay to use the toilet, there is always an attendant making sure the facilities are kept clean, tidy and somewhat safe.
Forum: Cabin Crew
3rd Feb 2009, 13:19
Replies: 109
Views: 51,281
Posted By wingzakimbo

I have heard 2 PAs that stood out for me. ...

I have heard 2 PAs that stood out for me.

First was arriving back to LHR from the US where the Captain very sincerely announced that "..the cabin crew would like me to tell everybody on board that...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Jul 2007, 13:59
Replies: 101
Views: 11,529
Posted By wingzakimbo

Some airlines use them for generating incremental...

Some airlines use them for generating incremental revenue by charging for them if requested by pax at check in.
Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd Dec 2005, 15:00
Replies: 39
Views: 7,126
Posted By wingzakimbo

MikeJ - when you fly Virgin UC, you will notice...

MikeJ - when you fly Virgin UC, you will notice that they are very similar to ANZ business class seat - in fact identical.
Air NZ bought the rights to use the Virgin UC design
Forum: Cabin Crew
28th Sep 2005, 09:00
Replies: 51
Views: 15,224
Posted By wingzakimbo

A few years ago when arriving back from the US to...

A few years ago when arriving back from the US to LHR, the Captain made his farewell announcement as we were taxi-ing back on stand, and I am sure that it was a dare ...

"Ladies and Gentlemen,...
Forum: Cabin Crew
7th Jun 2005, 14:13
Replies: 86
Views: 28,946
Posted By wingzakimbo

A very sensitive issue for both staff travelling...

A very sensitive issue for both staff travelling as non-rev as well as for cabin crew.

I am now non-flying, working for a UK based airline and have also worked for BA on the ground for some years...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th Apr 2005, 14:25
Replies: 56
Views: 9,595
Posted By wingzakimbo

I worked in the charter industry from Scan in the...

I worked in the charter industry from Scan in the 80's and 90's, and it was "tradition" for charter tourists to applaude when landing. This tradition has even been depicted in various films where...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
10th Mar 2005, 09:07
Replies: 53
Views: 8,772
Posted By wingzakimbo

Thanks for all replies/remarks - but I just feel...

Thanks for all replies/remarks - but I just feel I need to make a point clear, I don't want anybody to think that it was a danger being dispatched by yours truly.

I was a dispatcher and certified...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
9th Mar 2005, 14:46
Replies: 53
Views: 8,772
Posted By wingzakimbo

in air cargo. Less grief from boxes than from pax...

in air cargo. Less grief from boxes than from pax :}
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
9th Mar 2005, 14:18
Replies: 53
Views: 8,772
Posted By wingzakimbo

Yes...........and? Nobody explained to me...

Yes...........and?


Nobody explained to me WHY, I just did as I was told. I have become wiser over the years but I am talking about a career at least 10 years ago.
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
9th Mar 2005, 13:56
Replies: 53
Views: 8,772
Posted By wingzakimbo

Question ZFW...why

As en ex-dispatcher (quite a few years ago), I was trying to explain to a colleague the relationship between ZFW, MLW and MTOW.
He then asked me "why do you need to calculate the ZFW"? at which...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Aug 2004, 16:16
Replies: 75
Views: 13,290
Posted By wingzakimbo

Any plane will do me, as long as i can sit in one...

Any plane will do me, as long as i can sit in one of the nice comfy seats at the front where you get the good food and champagne.

:D
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
18th May 2004, 12:01
Replies: 263
Views: 94,237
Posted By wingzakimbo

The first couple of B777 BA had delivered were...

The first couple of B777 BA had delivered were registered G-ZZZA, B etc. During the European cup, and the hype surrounding Paul Gascoigne, G-ZZZA was for a short while changed to GAZZZA:cool:
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th May 2004, 14:43
Replies: 11
Views: 2,065
Posted By wingzakimbo

Question Now Airlines

These guys have been threatening to start up for some time now, their website is live so something must be happening, but all is quiet (tumbleweed tumbleweed tumbleweed)
....anybody?
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Nov 2003, 02:29
Replies: 11
Views: 1,860
Posted By wingzakimbo

I believe that there are no current plans for...

I believe that there are no current plans for dismantling the concorde model at Heathrow, it will probably stay there as a reminder of the great aircraft for the coming years. :cool:
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