OA260 From Ireland, joined Nov 2006, 23091 posts, RR: 60 Posted (4 years 1 month 3 days 22 hours ago) and read 6010 times:
Time to go back to Spain. I was looking at all options into BCN and REU from BFS and DUB . I saw Ryanair had a special sale on for EUR59 all in so I couldn't refuse it and decided to fly Ryanair.
FLIGHT: FR 1972
DATE : 19TH APRIL 2008
ROUTE : DUBLIN - REUS
A/C : BOEING 737-800
REG: EI-DHN
SEAT : FREE SEATING
The morning started at Starbuck's. I had checked in online and was carrying only 10 Kilos hand luggage so after my coffee I proceeded to Pier D where my flight was to depart from.
Some good photo oppertunities from Pier D
After a while it was time to board. I was one of the first to board as I had a priority boarding card. The flight was to be 95% full.
I decided to take a exit row seat by the window.
After take off the buy on board service commenced. I went for choc bar and drink .
There were a huge selection of food,snacks and drinks. I was quite surprised at the quality and the price was ok also.
The crew looked like they enjoyed their jobs and smiled all the time. They were all Eastern European.
After a comfortable and smooth flight we laned in Reus.
I then had 3 nights in Salou which as always I really enjoyed. The weather was mixed but I didnt really care. The tourists have started to arrive and the majority were German/French/English.
FLIGHT: FR 1973
DATE : 22ND APRIL 2008
ROUTE : REUS-DUBLIN
A/C : BOEING 737-800
REG: EI-DYK
SEAT : FREE SEATING
I checked in 2 hours prior to departure and the new Terminal is still being built.
Not the most exciting Terminal and they certainly need a new Terminal. The facilities are very basic and small considering the amount of tourist traffic every Summer. The new one looks very spacious and nice. Im not sure when it will open though.
Time to board.
As I entered the cabin it smelt like a new car. I gathered that it was a new A/C. I chose a normal window seat and the middle seat was free. The flight was only 70% full. You could not sit in the first 5 rows or the last 5 rows of seats .
After take off the buy onboard service started. I chose a Tuna & Sweetcorn sandwich and a drink. Total cost EUR7 which is about average. The crew were really nice and smiled the whole time. This time two of the crew were Spanish and the rest Eastern European.
Made In Northern Ireland :::
Time for the selling of Scratch cards !!!
Coming into land
I have to say I enjoyed the flights . The crew were very good and the flights were on time. I would certainly choose them again if the price was right.
I have some videos which I will post over the next few days. Comments appreciated as usual.
Thanks for reading
OA260
OLYMPIC AIR - ΟΛΥΜΠΙΑΚΗ "Η ΕΛΛΑΔΑ ΨΗΛΑ" "GREECE FLYING HIGH"
BrianDromey From Ireland, joined Dec 2006, 3739 posts, RR: 11 Reply 1, posted (4 years 1 month 3 days 22 hours ago) and read 5989 times:
Phil, you;ve done it again, an excellent TR! You've very nearly convinced me that FR is a semi-civilized way to travel.....
Interesting that the terminal at REU has not yet been completed, the basic frame was already complete when I was last there in 2004! We thought ORK took too long.....
Brian.
Next flights: MAN-ORK-LHR(EI)-MAN(BD); MAN-LHR(BD)-ORK (EI); DUB-ZRH-LAX (LX) LAX-YYZ (AC) YYZ-YHZ-LHR(AC)-DUB(BD)
Airbuseric From Netherlands, joined Jan 2005, 3735 posts, RR: 52 Reply 3, posted (4 years 1 month 3 days 22 hours ago) and read 5977 times:
Hi Philip!
Nice catch, that brandnew 737-800! You got it just 5 days after the delivery flight (According planespotters.net it was delivered on April 17, 2008).
Of course FR are good as long as they don't get huge delays or other operational issues, you will be fine with them.
Good pics, and a nice change of airline with your other recent trips
Cheers,
Eric
"The whole world steps aside for the man who knows where he is going"
EICVD From Ireland, joined Mar 2008, 1951 posts, RR: 5 Reply 4, posted (4 years 1 month 3 days 22 hours ago) and read 5941 times:
Hi Phil
Glad to hear you enjoyed your flights with FR because I know your not there biggest fan
Excellent TR as always & some nice pics at DUB both departing & arriving. Interesting how the Loganair saab operating the BA flight to Derry is almost in full BE colours.
Thanks for the read.
Rogerbcn From Andorra, joined Sep 2006, 1007 posts, RR: 18 Reply 9, posted (4 years 1 month 3 days 6 hours ago) and read 5294 times:
Hola Philip!
Thanks for another good TR.
Reus is indeed one of the small airports that needs a new terminal since Ryanair started flights from there.... there are several everyday and so investments have been made to enlarge it.
It is scheduled to open next year.
Did you enjoy Port Aventura again? or was it just a beach trip?
Salut!
Roger
"At reise er at leve" H.C. Andersen (Travelling is Living)
PlaneHunter From Germany, joined Mar 2006, 5426 posts, RR: 81 Reply 11, posted (4 years 1 month 3 days 6 hours ago) and read 5293 times:
Nice report, you were really lucky to get such a brand new plane. However, these interiors look so cheap and that mix of yellow and beige is just awful.
Btw - what was the reason for the Arabian VIP plane meeting?
Kaitak From Ireland, joined Aug 1999, 11362 posts, RR: 40 Reply 12, posted (4 years 1 month 3 days 6 hours ago) and read 5267 times:
Quoting PlaneHunter (Reply 11): what was the reason for the Arabian VIP plane meeting?
We were wondering about that on the Irish aviation thread; most likely there was a horse race meeting at one of the major Irish courses, or alternatively a major horse sale.
Ndebele From Germany, joined Apr 2001, 2893 posts, RR: 27 Reply 18, posted (4 years 1 month 2 days 1 hour ago) and read 4647 times:
A very nice collection of pics, enjoyed them very much. I have to agree with others that it's always nice to fly on such a new aircraft - however the cabin looks indeed a bit cheap. By the way, how did you manage to take so many cabin pics? According to other reports, Ryanair crews can become quite angry once someone takes cabin pics. I thought it's not permitted according to Ryanair's policy.
Regards, Alex.
SXDFC From United States of America, joined Dec 2007, 1795 posts, RR: 21 Reply 20, posted (4 years 1 month 1 day 19 hours ago) and read 4460 times:
Quoting Ndebele (Reply 18): By the way, how did you manage to take so many cabin pics? According to other reports, Ryanair crews can become quite angry once someone takes cabin pics. I thought it's not permitted according to Ryanair's policy.
I noticed most of Phil's pictures inside the plane are wile the plane was boarding, and then the crew is so busy they wouldn't even notice! However the FA in the 53rd picture is very pretty she must be one of the FA's that aren't Irish, Phil did you get her # !
OA260 From Ireland, joined Nov 2006, 23091 posts, RR: 60 Reply 21, posted (4 years 1 month 1 day 11 hours ago) and read 4394 times:
Quoting SXDFC (Reply 20): I noticed most of Phil's pictures inside the plane are wile the plane was boarding, and then the crew is so busy they wouldn't even notice!
Your so smart LOL.... well I always take pics when the crew are not looking. Its all about timing , but I have to say when I boarded the crew could see I was taking pics and nothing was said at all.
Quoting SXDFC (Reply 20): However the FA in the 53rd picture is very pretty she must be one of the FA's that aren't Irish, Phil did you get her # !
LOl...I cant disagree there. When walking the streets of Ireland you can tell the difference between Eastern European girls and Irish ones!!! Theres a good few sizes between the clothes they wear LOL....
Quoting Airbuseric (Reply 3): (According planespotters.net it was delivered on April 17, 2008).
Thanks for the link also thanks to EI787 who also advised me.
Quoting Rogerbcn (Reply 9): Did you enjoy Port Aventura again? or was it just a beach trip?
No I didn't I was just spending some quality time with my mate.
Thanks all for the replies . I will upload the videos soon. I have just been crazy busy the last few days. Unpacking and packing for this weekend so another TR next week!!!
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Super737 From UK - Northern Ireland, joined Feb 2008, 105 posts, RR: 0 Reply 22, posted (4 years 1 month 5 hours ago) and read 4216 times:
Fantastic TR OA! The photos were fantastic, and Im glad you had good flights. I've found the emergency exit rows on the FR 738s to be very comfortable.
Soxfan From United States of America, joined Mar 2008, 841 posts, RR: 0 Reply 23, posted (4 years 3 weeks 5 days 3 hours ago) and read 3933 times:
Good TR! One question: On the way back, how come you weren't able to sit in the first five rows or last five rows of the plane? Were the seats out of order?
Pilot: "Request push, which way should we face?" JFK Ground: "You better face the front, sir, or you'll scare the pax!"
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