mikeology From United States of America, joined Mar 2012, 102 posts, RR: 0 Posted (7 months 1 week 4 days 19 hours ago) and read 8055 times:
Introduction:
How did this trip start? Well since I read about it a few years back i've had a long desire to visit the Faroe Islands. It wasn't until this year that I went on traveling binge did I decide to put it in motion. Originally this report was to include my trip from California to Europe and the Faroes but I figured it best to break it up. This being the first Faroes and Atlantic Airways trip I thought I would let it shine. I originally thought flights from Iceland would be best. However this was not true. I was looking purely at distance and not frequency. Once I figured a flight from Copenhagen was the best option I did so. Flight was booked though their website www.atlanticairways.fo Purchase was easy and straight forward. No problems with american Visa. So with everything set it was time to see the Faroes!
Flight path
October 4th had finally arrived. Time to make my way from downtown copenhagen to the airport. A quick hop on the metro had me there in under 15 minutes.
Walking into the airport from the metro overpass
Down the stairs to the terminals
Atlantic Airways uses Terminal 2 for check in
This is happening
After getting my boarding pass and checking my bag is was through security and then airside. Not sure I like that they dump you right into a duty free shop. However it is very nice
A look at the gates and many visitors. So many airlines I only see in trip reports and never in the states
A quick bite to eat while I wait for the plane. Had about a hour and 30 minute wait. Smoked salmon sandwich was good
Hey! There it is
Still with time to spare I head to the "chill-out" area and catch up on the local news back home
Looks to be on time and ready to go.
And there it is. Never been so excited to fly an A319
Boarding is soon called and I make my way on to the plane. Very excited. I've been waiting a long time for this one.
Seated and ready
Quick fact OY-RCG is Atlantic Airways only A319. The rest of the fleet consists of some Avro's and Bell Helicopters. This plane was delivered in April of this year so only about 5 months old. And was only useable until now because the runway at FAE/Vagar airport was extended on both ends to accommodate such plane
All Y configuration on this plane. Legroom is good
View of the Cabin
Take-off climbing out of Copenhagen
Cruising altitude
So from where I come from US I may be biased but this airline is awesome. Granted it was about a $300 ticket. They are the only airline to serve the Faroes so no choice. For an hour and a half flight they provide a full meal and all the alcohol/booze you can drink. They even had jaegermeister on the cart. Bottoms up
Pasta Salad. Chicken. Bread. Mayonnaise
Of course my flying drink of choice. Baileys
Our progress on the overheads
On final approach. Stunning landscape
Touchdown. Let me tell you this was probably the hardest landing i've experienced. I know he doesn't have a lot of runway to work with but oh my
No taxiways so its a drive to the end and then turn around
When was the last time you think a 737 flew here?
Shot of the cabin upon leaving. Hey I made it to the Faroes
Our mighty A319 engine
Yeah they have a control tower
OY-RCG in all its glory
Hey its OY-RCE. Parked and engines covered
Booty shot
Baggage claim. Small room but hey small airport
Tax Free shop
View of the terminal
So after grabbing my bad I made my way outside. I'd be heading to the capital of Torshavn. They a bus that goes to there from the airport. 90 Krones
Stunning landscape
Bus terminal is at the harbor. Short walk into town. That smyril line docked. Faroese ship that runs to Iceland and Copenhagen. Carries people and cars
Got to my hotel and was good. To go. I'd be spending 4 days in the Faroes. Leaving on Sunday the 7th. Stayed at Hotel Torshavn and had a wonderful stay
View of the Harbor
Impromptu fish market
So if you are familiar with the Faroes and people of the islands they eat whale. Its something i've been wanting to try and since coming here planned on doing so. Its been a long time tradition of theirs and I have no problem with it. Hopefully I didn't offend any of you by eating it.
From left to right: Whale Blubber, Whale Jerky (dried for 4 days) Dried fish, Whale meat, bread and potatoes. The blubber and meat were ok. Definitely like nothing ive ever had. The dried whale was awful. I could barely stomach it
Soccer stadium in Torshavn
View from the top
Laying in the grass enjoying life
Had some Faroese Cod and potatoes. Excellent!!!
Yes they have a mall in Torshavn. It was quite nice. Even had a Burger Kind inside
Faroese beer was amazing. Too bad you can't get it anywhere but in the Faroes
Even had a chance at the wee hours of 2:45 AM local to catch my San Francisco Giants start the playoffs
After an amazing 4 days in the Faroes it was time to head back to Copenhagen
I think its a great looking plane and a great livery
I guess row 1 would be a little roomier
Hey! Where you taking RCE?
Push back and taxi to the end of the runway. He'd use all of it
Ribbed. Hmmmmm......... insert a joke?
At runways end
And we are off
I wouldn't mind just flying around the islands for all the views
Cruising
Full meals once again
Of course I had my bailey's. But this airline is awesome. They 2 guys next to me ordered 3 alcoholic drinks at first pass through and were gladly given them. Minutes later the FA's even gave out toys to some smaller children. Amazing
Almost back to CPH
Sweet mood lighting
Touchdown and we are back in Denmark
Pulled up to same gate we used for departure
Made my way to baggage claim and collected
Then it was back to the metro into town for my last night in Copenhagen before returning to the US
Conclusion:
The Faroe Islands are amazing and I implore everyone to go. The food is great. The people are amazing. Although they all asked me why I came (Americans/a lot of world don't even know of their existence) Atlantic Airways was perfect. I couldn't have asked for anything more. Wish we had more airlines like this. I'll try to post my trip from SFO to Europe on Air Berlin in the coming days. Hope you enjoyed the report. Feedback is always welcome. Thanks
Carfield From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 1727 posts, RR: 9 Reply 1, posted (7 months 1 week 4 days 16 hours ago) and read 7801 times:
Thanks for an interesting trip report! Atlantic Airways looks very nice and the Faroe Islands looks like an interesting place to visit!
Just curious if it is easy to get around the Islands and the capital without a car! Is everywhere really walkable or is there a good public transportation network?
infodesk From Switzerland, joined May 2006, 1241 posts, RR: 34 Reply 7, posted (7 months 1 week 4 days 7 hours ago) and read 6894 times:
Hi mikeology,
Really super report about a destination we rarely (if ever?) seen here on airliners. It's been a dream of mine since my teenage years to visit the Faroes one day, so I found it all very interesting. Thanks for including so many destination photos too.
Quoting mikeology (Thread starter): Not sure I like that they dump you right into a duty free shop. However it is very nice
Sadly that seems to be getting more and more common, especially here in Europe.
Quoting mikeology (Thread starter): This plane was delivered in April of this year so only about 5 months old. And was only useable until now because the runway at FAE/Vagar airport was extended on both ends to accommodate such plane
I was going to say I didn't know Atlantic even had an A319, now I know why! It looks great in the livery. They certainly took good care of you on board, great meal and really very generous.
Quoting mikeology (Thread starter): That smyril line docked. Faroese ship that runs to Iceland and Copenhagen. Carries people and cars
The good old Norrona. I remember reading about it an a Lonely Planet guidebook. Must have been plying those waters for some time now.
Widebodyroga From United States of America, joined Sep 2008, 472 posts, RR: 4 Reply 8, posted (7 months 1 week 4 days 6 hours ago) and read 6811 times:
Hey mikeology,
Allow me to say that this is one of the most interesting reports I've read in awhile. I'm surprised that we've had so few reports on the Faroes (in fact I can't recall a single one but I assume there must have been some). We have seen more trip reports for Greenland, Svalbard, and even North Korea than the Faroes. Atlantic Airways looks pretty good (I love their livery too) and Torshavn looks much more "urban" than I expected.
I would love to try some o ftheir local beer. I'm currently making a collection of international beer bottle caps so I'd love to get my hands on those Föroya Bjór multipacks you saw at the airport. Good for you for trying the local food. It sure looks interesting.
Thanks so much for sharing this lovely experience of yours with us.
Stojan
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mikeology From United States of America, joined Mar 2012, 102 posts, RR: 0 Reply 9, posted (7 months 1 week 4 days 5 hours ago) and read 6703 times:
Quoting Carfield (Reply 1): Just curious if it is easy to get around the Islands and the capital without a car! Is everywhere really walkable or is there a good public transportation network?
The capital yes. The Islands depends. They have a bus in and around Torshavn that is free. But everything is walkable. The free bus only gets you so far outside the capital. To visit the other islands I would say rent a car. Taking the bus there is fine but with a car you can go at your own pace and stop for pics. You can even use the helicopter to get to other islands. I was told it was only about $30-$50 US for a ride
Quoting theobcman (Reply 2): Unusual that you boarded the plane through the right door - I never have and never seen any pictures of boarding from that side before !
I agree. Not sure why. Maybe because it parks parelell to the airport is my best guess
Quoting mucdude (Reply 3): Great report with great pictures! The Faeroe Islands are definitely worth a trip! I've added them on my "to visit" list.
Thank you so much. They are an amazing place with great people. Hopefully you make it out there
Quoting CARST (Reply 4): Hey, what an interesting report! Flying to the Faroe Islands sounds quite exotic, even to me. Good photos, too.
Thank you. Similar to Denmark but a little cheaper. They still use Danish Krone. Beers were about $8 US and average dinner was around $25. Transportation is very cheap. For a small island nation they have a great transportation network
Quoting lychemsa (Reply 6): I always wanted to go here. Thanks. It's reports like yours that make airliners.net fun to read.
Thank you. I've wanted to visit the islands for some time and i'm glad I could share it with all of you
Quoting infodesk (Reply 7): Really super report about a destination we rarely (if ever?) seen here on airliners. It's been a dream of mine since my teenage years to visit the Faroes one day, so I found it all very interesting. Thanks for including so many destination photos too.
Thank you so much. Its been a dream of mine to for some time. Planning it wasn't easy. Glad I could offer what may be first report on it. Too bad they aren't more well known because its a fantastic destination and airline. Hope you make it out there someday
Quoting infodesk (Reply 7): I was going to say I didn't know Atlantic even had an A319, now I know why! It looks great in the livery. They certainly took good care of you on board, great meal and really very generous.
I know. I always figured i'd be flying one of the Avro's but when I booked it showed the new plane and I was thrilled. Crew on the flight were top notch
Quoting infodesk (Reply 7): The good old Norrona. I remember reading about it an a Lonely Planet guidebook. Must have been plying those waters for some time now.
Is it one of their newer ships? I saw a different one the next day but also recall reading they added a new vessel to their fleet
Quoting infodesk (Reply 7): Looks far better than the whale!
Much better than the whale. I'm glad I tried the whale but I say only for adventurous eaters
Quoting Widebodyroga (Reply 8): Allow me to say that this is one of the most interesting reports I've read in awhile. I'm surprised that we've had so few reports on the Faroes (in fact I can't recall a single one but I assume there must have been some). We have seen more trip reports for Greenland, Svalbard, and even North Korea than the Faroes. Atlantic Airways looks pretty good (I love their livery too) and Torshavn looks much more "urban" than I expected.
Thank you so much. I hope its the first I looked a long time for one as so I could get an idea on my time there but came up empty. Yeah i'm surprised being so close to mainland Europe it wasn't covered. And yes its very urban. Every one has cars, iPhones and normal first world stuff. Just in a smaller area.
Quoting Widebodyroga (Reply 8): I would love to try some o ftheir local beer. I'm currently making a collection of international beer bottle caps so I'd love to get my hands on those Föroya Bjór multipacks you saw at the airport. Good for you for trying the local food. It sure looks interesting.
The beer was amazing. Hopefully you can try it someday. They had a even better beer called "Trundor" which I didn't photo but it was kinda like a Belgian being around 8% alcohol content. Was great. Local food was good. Just not sure about the whale
Quoting Widebodyroga (Reply 8): Thanks so much for sharing this lovely experience of yours with us.
Thank you I appreciate and hope others enjoy it just as much
The777Man From United States of America, joined Jul 1999, 6081 posts, RR: 56 Reply 10, posted (7 months 1 week 3 days 23 hours ago) and read 6336 times:
Hi Mike !
Thanks for a great report with very nice pictures !
I don't think Faroe Islands have been covered here before so thanks for posting this report.
RC looks great except the legroom looks really cramped. Very nice to get a meal especially on such a short flight.
Language seems very similar to Icelandic at least when it's written. Thanks for all the pictures from there to get an idea what it looks like.
Looking forward very much to your next report !
The777Man
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reifel From Germany, joined Feb 2005, 1135 posts, RR: 1 Reply 11, posted (7 months 1 week 3 days 23 hours ago) and read 6321 times:
Excellent report! Never heard they had A319's.
I believe the plane you identified as Iceland Express is actually a CSA Holidays Plane, usually used for charter flights to holiday destinations, but also used by CSA for regular flights. Saw it this weekend in CPH also... But I might be mistaken.
adamspotter From Netherlands, joined Feb 2011, 776 posts, RR: 2 Reply 12, posted (7 months 1 week 3 days 23 hours ago) and read 6307 times:
Hi Mikeology,
Thank you very much for this nice and entertaining report of your visit to the Faroer Islands. Dont believe I have read a report on them before here.
The Faroer Islands are certainly on my to visit list so thanks for this insite.
Atlantic Airways looks like a great airline. Nice and good looking A319 and the service looks outstanding!
Quoting mikeology (Thread starter): Not sure I like that they dump you right into a duty free shop
Imfortunately that the case at almost every airport here in europe
Quoting mikeology (Thread starter): A look at the gates and many visitors. So many airlines I only see in trip reports and never in the states
That must have been a cool feeling
Quoting mikeology (Thread starter): Even had a chance at the wee hours of 2:45 AM local to catch my San Francisco Giants start the playoffs
congrats on them getting to the next round, just watched it live on tv a couple hours ago
Quoting mikeology (Thread starter): For an hour and a half flight they provide a full meal and all the alcohol/booze you can drink. They even had jaegermeister on the cart. Bottoms up
Pasta Salad. Chicken. Bread. Mayonnaise
That looks fine - but it's strange you got the same meal on the return flight again.
Quoting mikeology (Thread starter):
From left to right: Whale Blubber, Whale Jerky (dried for 4 days) Dried fish, Whale meat, bread and potatoes. The blubber and meat were ok. Definitely like nothing ive ever had. The dried whale was awful. I could barely stomach it
Ah, I would boycott whale products.
Quoting mikeology (Thread starter):
I wouldn't mind just flying around the islands for all the views
I'm with you here. These wingtips look really nice, btw.
mikeology From United States of America, joined Mar 2012, 102 posts, RR: 0 Reply 16, posted (7 months 1 week 3 days 5 hours ago) and read 5826 times:
Quoting The777Man (Reply 10): Thanks for a great report with very nice pictures !
I don't think Faroe Islands have been covered here before so thanks for posting this report.
Thank you. Glad I was the first to bring it
Quoting The777Man (Reply 10): RC looks great except the legroom looks really cramped. Very nice to get a meal especially on such a short flight.
Me being 6ft tall my expectations are different. So for me the leg room was fine
Quoting reifel (Reply 11): Excellent report! Never heard they had A319's.
I believe the plane you identified as Iceland Express is actually a CSA Holidays Plane, usually used for charter flights to holiday destinations, but also used by CSA for regular flights. Saw it this weekend in CPH also... But I might be mistaken.
Thanks. And yeah I may have mis-read it. Caught up in all the excitment
Quoting adamspotter (Reply 12): Thank you very much for this nice and entertaining report of your visit to the Faroer Islands. Dont believe I have read a report on them before here.
The Faroer Islands are certainly on my to visit list so thanks for this insite.
Atlantic Airways looks like a great airline. Nice and good looking A319 and the service looks outstanding!
Thank you. It really is a great place and airline. Can't say enough good things
I am surprised SAS does not fly CPH-FAE (being Faroe part of Denmark). Do they at least codeshare in this route?
Not sure if they do. Maybe a fellow A.Netter with more knowledge on SAS than me can comment. Although my boarding pass was printed with SAS markings at CPH
Quoting 767747 (Reply 14): Really interesting and unique report!
Atlantic Airways looks pretty good - and the photos of the Faroe Islands were great to see. What a cool looking place!
Thank you so much. Glad everyone is enjoying it as much as I did
Quoting PlaneHunter (Reply 15): very nice report with many good pictures! Great to get an impression of RC's A319.
Thank you! I would have had no problem flying one of the Avro's but nice to be on a new plane
Quoting PlaneHunter (Reply 15): That looks fine - but it's strange you got the same meal on the return flight again
mikeology From United States of America, joined Mar 2012, 102 posts, RR: 0 Reply 19, posted (7 months 1 week 1 day 4 hours ago) and read 5102 times:
Quoting MSS658 (Reply 17): Interesting review about the Faroe Islands, we don't get to see this to much.
Atlantic Airways looks to be a decent carrier.
Thanks for sharing some pics on the Island as well.
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it
Quoting palmjet (Reply 18): Nice to see how Atlantic are going with their new toy - looks amazing new and fresh inside.
New planes are always nice
Quoting palmjet (Reply 18): Great pics too of the destination - a very rare one, even by European standards.
Really enjoyed your report. Cheers
Thanks. Its an amazing place. I implore all to go there
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