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Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jan 2014, 03:16
Replies: 50
Views: 41,814
Posted By wrafter

This in from the Mumbai Mirror: "the plane,...

This in from the Mumbai Mirror: "the plane, commissioned in 1991, was Air India's oldest serving aircraft."

An Air India pilot on Sunday made a 'blind landing' in Jaipur in zero visibility, saving...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th Sep 2011, 10:49
Replies: 3
Views: 1,465
Posted By wrafter

Nice reply, Hotel Tango, thank you. Whilst...

Nice reply, Hotel Tango, thank you.

Whilst accepting that visual approaches happen every now and again, I guess my interest is why on this particular occasion there was a visual approach.

Was...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th Sep 2011, 22:44
Replies: 3
Views: 1,465
Posted By wrafter

00.36hrs Barcelona Fly-Over, Why?

At 00.36hrs (10 mins ago), a solitary plane flew over Barcelona city then banked right and landed in Prat. Why this one plane on this one night at this hour when all other planes fly down along the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
21st Jan 2009, 14:47
Replies: 5
Views: 749
Posted By wrafter

Sweet. Thanks for response(s).

Sweet. Thanks for response(s).
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
21st Jan 2009, 14:34
Replies: 5
Views: 749
Posted By wrafter

I read a thread about that before :) To my...

I read a thread about that before :)

To my knowledge it wasn't an Iberia plane, no red/orange visible - very white body.

Looking at this...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
21st Jan 2009, 13:01
Replies: 5
Views: 749
Posted By wrafter

Barcelona Path Question

[Apologies if placed in wrong forum/location/]

SLF here, not in industry.

At 14.46hrs local time today a large passenger plane flew directly overhead, over Barcelona city centre and over...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jul 2006, 21:14
Replies: 3
Views: 1,746
Posted By wrafter

Advice re Military Online Hang-out

Hi,

Pprune is to pilots what ????? is to the military.

Can you anyone advise? URLs?

Thanks,

Wrafter
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Apr 2006, 13:29
Replies: 6
Views: 856
Posted By wrafter

@asianfly - I'll look into that but it does look...

@asianfly - I'll look into that but it does look like, rather than three flights with the DUB to CDG/AMS to NRT to ICN, the option you note is four (via Hong Kong) which will make it a longer, and...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Apr 2006, 13:15
Replies: 6
Views: 856
Posted By wrafter

But everyone did things like that pamann, you...

But everyone did things like that pamann, you wouldn't have anything to post about! :)
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Apr 2006, 12:28
Replies: 6
Views: 856
Posted By wrafter

A Challenge - Best Route DUB to NRT to ICN

I posted a request on here about a year ago on how to get from Budapest to Barcelona and received many helpful replies. The request was to find the cheapest route. It was interesting how many combos...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Jan 2006, 01:54
Replies: 7
Views: 2,065
Posted By wrafter

Re: easyJet shares rise amid reports of Icelandair bid

I was up in Iceland this morning. Not saying the following accounts for all the money, but: Icelandair owns the majority of major hotels in Iceland; additionally Icelandair owns the rights to all bus...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Oct 2005, 02:30
Replies: 5
Views: 942
Posted By wrafter

Proposed New Aer Lingus HQ in Dublin

Proposed redeveloped Aer Lingus HQ at Dublin Airport.

Incorproating 162,000 sq. m. development with 3,850 car parking spaces, comprising retail, offices and hotels. Currently at design stage....
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Jul 2005, 23:26
Replies: 7
Views: 1,018
Posted By wrafter

Alll, thanks for information - flight in six...

Alll, thanks for information - flight in six hours - time to catch a few Zzzzzs.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Jul 2005, 21:07
Replies: 7
Views: 1,018
Posted By wrafter

Presenting an E-version of an E-ticket for check-in, any problems?

Has anyone encountered any problems when presenting your ticket to check-in desk staff in an airport when it's not on a physical piece of paper, but on a laptop of BlackBerry device?

I have a...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th Jan 2005, 12:04
Replies: 4
Views: 1,065
Posted By wrafter

Thanks for the welcome FireFoxDown, appreciated.

Thanks for the welcome FireFoxDown, appreciated.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th Jan 2005, 11:18
Replies: 4
Views: 1,065
Posted By wrafter

Today's flight path into DUB

I've just moved into a new house in Beaumont, Dublin and this morning a/c are flying directly overhead, enroute to the airport. Short finals I think it's called.

I'm having quite an entertaining...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Jan 2005, 16:06
Replies: 6
Views: 807
Posted By wrafter

Correct, he was not in prison, but in a detention...

Correct, he was not in prison, but in a detention centre, and allowed out into secure space once a day for 20 minutes for exercise.

We've just rung detention centre in question and they refused to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Jan 2005, 15:34
Replies: 6
Views: 807
Posted By wrafter

We got him out quicker than is the norm too...

We got him out quicker than is the norm too Flame, we have a number of contacts in the Irish government, ex-foreign minister included, so rather than taking two months, it took less than one.

We...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Jan 2005, 15:20
Replies: 6
Views: 807
Posted By wrafter

That's unfortunate FTL, but understandable. ...

That's unfortunate FTL, but understandable.

It's a case of sticking around the airport then, as the chap will be penniless without means to contact us or take transportation.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Jan 2005, 15:00
Replies: 6
Views: 807
Posted By wrafter

How to uncover what route/flight a friend is on...

... a friend of mine has been detained in the US since December 25th for being in the country without a visa.

He was being held in El Paso, Texas.

At 4am this morning (Sunday) (US time) he was...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Dec 2004, 02:46
Replies: 22
Views: 3,305
Posted By wrafter

redfield, just a note - Den Haag is not a...

redfield, just a note - Den Haag is not a "European capital", though it is the political centre of the Netherlands.

Whilst Schipol is 45kms away, Rotterdam airport is only 25kms away from Den Haag.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Dec 2004, 22:48
Replies: 15
Views: 3,067
Posted By wrafter

@Twin Pioneer Curious as to what kind of...

@Twin Pioneer

Curious as to what kind of fanfare greets a new Ryanair a/c on arrival, if any?

I imagine a new a/c is a significant moment for any aviation company, but with Ryanair I'm not sure...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th Jun 2004, 23:13
Replies: 2
Views: 491
Posted By wrafter

Thanking you Caslance. Not being a PP myself I...

Thanking you Caslance. Not being a PP myself I had come to moreorless the same conclusion when Expedia and Travelocity coughed up nothing.

I don't want my gf travelling alone by car or public...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Jun 2004, 22:55
Replies: 2
Views: 898
Posted By wrafter

3 econ. -> bus. upgs in last 4 flights - what gives?

Yes, I feel extremely fortunate!

Of the last four flights I've taken with Iberia I've been upgraded to business class three times. So I get oyster mushrooms and gin and tonic on economy prices....
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th Jun 2004, 22:36
Replies: 2
Views: 491
Posted By wrafter

Is there an international airport in Srebrenica?

My journalistic girlfriend needs to get to Srebrenica. Can't find any reference to an airport on Google.

Does anyone know if one exists, or what's the best alternative airport nearby.

Thanking...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Jan 2004, 08:18
Replies: 274
Views: 47,029
Posted By wrafter

Just a small anecdotal story - but relevant, I...

Just a small anecdotal story - but relevant, I feel.

A childhood friend of mine is getting married this September.

The wedding was set for Boston, invites were issued and some 50 individuals...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Dec 2003, 02:38
Replies: 13
Views: 828
Posted By wrafter

WHBM - thanks for that reply - and I glad you're...

WHBM - thanks for that reply - and I glad you're enjoying the challenge :O

Considering your suggestion (I'd been checking it out today - but had discounted it cos of the unsuitable connections...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Dec 2003, 08:18
Replies: 13
Views: 828
Posted By wrafter

You know - I see a routing for EUR294 (inc tax)...

You know - I see a routing for EUR294 (inc tax) through Amsterdam - though it's a 06.30am departure - can't like that - but what a stellar price!

Thanks for the tip!
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Dec 2003, 09:13
Replies: 13
Views: 828
Posted By wrafter

Easy as that... if only EasyJet's a/c arrived...

Easy as that... if only EasyJet's a/c arrived before SkyEurope's 9.50am departure daily, which it doesn't....

:(
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Dec 2003, 01:21
Replies: 13
Views: 828
Posted By wrafter

Interesting suggestion there Boss Raptor - hadn't...

Interesting suggestion there Boss Raptor - hadn't thought of it - however the Air Europa site's coming in with a EUR590 offer BCN-MAD-BUDAPEST. (EUR377 without BCN-MAD connection, which with a EUR66...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
13th Dec 2003, 07:21
Replies: 13
Views: 828
Posted By wrafter

How to get from BCN to Budapest using Low Cost Carriers

Hi,

Here's a test - how do I get from BCN to Budapest and back in January making only one stop each way and only using low cost carriers.

I don't want to have to do an overnighter, so that...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Dec 2003, 07:12
Replies: 5
Views: 875
Posted By wrafter

Ryanair Branding - Lack of consistency?

First, there's "Ryanair" text as has been used for the last number of years, sllightly italicised along the side of the a/c.

Then there's "Ryanair" text, which seems to be a new version - bold,...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
13th Dec 2003, 07:06
Replies: 12
Views: 1,918
Posted By wrafter

Q re Window Blinds

Apologies for my naivety here... but can you tell me why passenger window blinds on a/c must be up when landing?

It's a curious one, as I can't think of a good reason - surely not to increase...
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