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But I must take my hand baggage
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Mrs Ex-Ascot » Thu Aug 04, 2016 2:49 pm
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Yet another example of lack of awareness .If I was in the same situation, the last thing I would be worrying about is my hand baggage. I would be...
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Since these days you really need to carry your passport for airline travel, it is sensible to ensure it goes with you down the slide rather than your...
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Last post by Boac
Thu May 11, 2017 9:19 am
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Wear your seat belt!
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Mrs Ex-Ascot » Wed Aug 31, 2016 3:10 pm
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I know it's the Daily Smail, but a good reminder to the silly people who don't keep their seatbelts on during flight. 8-|
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Once had a passenger get airborne in the cabin and came down legs either side of the arm rest. :-o Bet he keeps strapped in now. He was actually...
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Last post by ian16th
Thu Sep 01, 2016 2:20 pm
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UK APD applies after schedule change?
by Capetonian » Sun Aug 28, 2016 9:29 pm
UK APD (Tax code GB) is only applicable for departures originating in the UK or where a stopover (International - international) is > 24hours.
A...
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Last post by Capetonian
Sun Aug 28, 2016 9:29 pm
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Wait for me!
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Mrs Ex-Ascot » Tue Aug 09, 2016 2:04 pm
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I guess we're into the silly season. .....
Airport security takes another knock. :ymsigh:
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Been known to stand at the side of the peri track waving thumb in RAF days. Worked a couple of times too. :-bd
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Last post by Alisoncc
Tue Aug 09, 2016 10:11 pm
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Draught 'beer' on KLM flights.
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by Capetonian » Sat Jul 09, 2016 3:18 pm
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A relative who is in the drinks trade has drawn my attention to a press release stating that KLM are to become the world's first airline to serve...
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They used to put a whole load in the pan and take one out every 30 secs after 2 mins to check it. When they got one that was just right they took...
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Last post by Ex-Ascot
Fri Jul 15, 2016 7:42 am
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I think this stinks to high heaven .........
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by Capetonian » Tue Jun 14, 2016 8:52 am
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The daughter of friends of mine was booked to travel recently on a JetAirFly (TB) from Cancun to Brussels. She died very tragically in Mexico, she...
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Bastards. No other word for them.
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Last post by GrumpyOldFart
Thu Jun 16, 2016 4:42 pm
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What do they expect?
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by Capetonian » Sun Jun 12, 2016 8:24 pm
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Two articles I've just seen that sum up the arrogant greed of passengers, their sense of entitlement, and their lack of understanding of commercial...
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A friend and I booked flights to/from Dublin a few weeks ago, same city pair, same dates, similar timings.
By the time I'd added the extras that I...
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Last post by Capetonian
Mon Jun 13, 2016 3:01 pm
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Eleven killed in latest Istanbul terror attack
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by Capetonian » Tue Jun 07, 2016 11:13 am
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Thisis very sad, apart from the loss of life, it is going to have a negative impact on Turkey's tourist trade and on Turkish Airlines, a pity as it's...
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Update:
Holiday bookings to Turkey have dropped by57% since last year, Egypt by 85%
Looks like Joe Public doesn't agree with the BBC. Now there's a...
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Last post by Fox3WheresMyBanana
Sat Jun 11, 2016 9:06 pm
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Flight Centre documentary on Channel 4
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by Capetonian » Tue Apr 26, 2016 7:20 am
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No great surprise to see this documentary about this nasty shabby outfit that makes huge amounts of money by conning people into believing that they...
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That's one of the rules of retailing, you charge what you think customers will pay, not as some people do, base it on a mark up amount based on your...
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Last post by Alisoncc
Tue Apr 26, 2016 8:57 pm
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Border Controls or not!
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Woody » Thu Apr 14, 2016 8:13 am
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I know they're desperate to get people into Manchester , but this worrying
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I know they're desperate to get people into Manchester
Must be about the only ones :D
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Last post by 500N
Mon Apr 25, 2016 8:09 pm
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Around the world by budget airline: 10 flights, £1,653
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by Capetonian » Sat Apr 09, 2016 9:36 am
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Richard Quest travelled RTW using only 'budget' carriers and whilst I don't think his findings are earth-shattering, the article is a good read and...
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Sounds like a fate worse than death. I would pay that not to travel around the world under those conditions.
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Last post by Ex-Ascot
Sun Apr 10, 2016 11:55 am
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easyJet boarding pass question
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by Capetonian » Thu Mar 31, 2016 5:00 pm
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I am trying to help someone with a claim for a cancelled flight and subsequent delay on arrival. Without going into the boring details, I am...
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I am amazed at the number of luxury cars on the roads, and how full the top restaurants are, in a country where 80% of the population live below the...
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Last post by Capetonian
Sat Apr 02, 2016 4:50 pm
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YYZ to downtown transit fares slashed
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Tall Bird » Tue Feb 23, 2016 3:28 pm
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Good news for travellers on the UPX transit system between Pearson YYZ and downtown Union Station. In a bid to increase usage on the line, fares have...
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Well, it does contain grain, yeast and water, just like bread!
To get back to the original post, passenger numbers on the UPX have been very low ....
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Last post by 54Phan
Thu Feb 25, 2016 4:35 pm
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Claiming for delayed flight
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unifoxos » Thu Feb 18, 2016 8:59 am
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A few weeks ago I was on a flight delayed 24 hours due to a fault on the a/c . I have to say that the BA service was excellent. By the sceduled time...
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"CDG is a shithole but there are worse places to be stuck. Lagos, Luanda, Ilha do Sal come to mind."
A day in Bombay, although BA did...
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Last post by 500N
Thu Feb 18, 2016 8:55 pm
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What really pisses me off
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by Sisemen » Mon Feb 15, 2016 6:19 am
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Round trip to Melbourne over the last week which brings to the fore, yet again, the things that piss me off royally about air travel as SLF.
1. When...
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Boac, me too but it is not only the injury to cabin crew it is the paperwork and disembarking delay after 20 pax have to be stretched off. On Air...
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Last post by Ex-Ascot
Tue Feb 16, 2016 7:39 am
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Can you identify these 15 aircraft types?
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by Capetonian » Mon Feb 08, 2016 10:53 pm
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I'm an 'Ultimate AvGeek', with
I got 98% on The AeroSavvy Airliner Quiz!
Too many hours spent at the end of runways with binoculars and an anorak!
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ATC used to say 'you are cleared to line up after the landing whatever' I would ask for the colour.
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Last post by Ex-Ascot
Thu Feb 11, 2016 10:59 am
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Double charging on a booking reservation.
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by Capetonian » Mon Feb 08, 2016 2:09 pm
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#5364 Postby Rwy in Sight » Sun Feb 07, 2016 10:01 pm
OK I need your collective brains about a double charging issue on a booking reservation. I...
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Thanks for the advice. I am checking the details and I will email the parties involved.
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Last post by Rwy in Sight
Mon Feb 08, 2016 4:21 pm
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Cheaper to fly via Berlin than to get train from Yorkshire to Essex
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by Capetonian » Wed Jan 27, 2016 5:29 pm
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Whilst I can think of plenty of reasons not to do something like this, particularly when it involves flying Ryanair, I do have a sneaking admiration...
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Not surprised considering the cost of train tickets in the UK. Twenty years ago I was invited to a wedding in Edinburgh on the Saturday and another...
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Last post by Mrs Ex-Ascot
Mon Feb 01, 2016 1:56 pm
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Last post by Woody
Mon Feb 01, 2016 1:51 pm
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Pricing, fares, etc
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by Capetonian » Mon Jan 18, 2016 12:34 pm
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Good to see this one.
I'm happy to answer questions about fares, revenue management, pricing etc.
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Ian, I haven't forgotten!
Not a problem. No hurry.
Her indoors doesn't want to go anyway! So I've got to have an attractive package and then do a...
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Mon Jan 25, 2016 11:35 am
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