Re: Lufthansa 747-8, Premium Economy FRA-JFK

Cointrin330 wrote:

Why were passengers reminded to review the safety card just prior to landing? That is unsettling.

Re: Spirit Passenger irate after medical diversion

Did not see any other posts on this. One thing I noticed after watching the video is that it appears the aircraft is on the ground, and perhaps the boarding door is open (hard to tell). But the flight crew was out in the cabin area until she approached, at which time they retreated to the flight de...

Re: British Airways to Resume Pakistan Flights - British High Commissioner

This is what British Airways have? ...asking for friend. While British Airways have A321neo on order, none have been delivered yet. However BA have two totally separate onboard cabin configurations which don't both exist on the same plane. There is a "Europe" cabin style (shorthaul) and a...

Re: BA aircraft types to Iran?

yochai wrote:

IIRC the A321 operated via ESB

RE: Tipping Flight Attendants?

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/XAM2175" class="quote" target="_blank">XAM2175</a> (<a href="#26" class="quote">Reply 26</a>):<br/><i>Um, I hate to detract from the thread's US...

RE: NY Times Article: Aeroflot Takes On For Country?

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/csavel" class="quote" target="_blank">csavel</a> (<a href="#0" class="quote">Thread starter</a>):<br/><i>“Welcome aboard and watch your head,” o...

RE: IAG Capital Markets Day Presentations

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/RRTrent" class="quote" target="_blank">RRTrent</a> (<a href="#28" class="quote">Reply 28</a>):<br/><i>Quoting Liverpoola380 (Reply 27): Are ther...

RE: Vueling Looking At Tehran

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/777way" class="quote" target="_blank">777way</a> (<a href="#13" class="quote">Reply 13</a>):<br/><i>^ Did <acronym title="Bloomington / Normal -...

RE: Vueling Looking At Tehran

When we used to operate <acronym title="London - Heathrow (LHR / EGLL), United Kingdom">LHR</acronym>-<acronym title="Tehran - Imam Khomeini International (IKA / OIIE), Iran">IKA</acronym> at bmi, we'd often have a British tour group on board. Iran is a fascinating country, with many wonderful sight...

RE: BA Refurb A319 Warning!

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/winterlight" class="quote" target="_blank">winterlight</a> (<a href="#19" class="quote">Reply 19</a>):<br/><i>Thanks. TTOB was obviously being' ...

RE: BA Refurb A319 Warning!

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/winterlight" class="quote" target="_blank">winterlight</a> (<a href="#16" class="quote">Reply 16</a>):<br/><i> Any idea why TTOB has the <acrony...

RE: Emergency Evacuations And Pax Taking Belongings

One of the arguments against locking overhead bins is the issue of the lock jamming with a fire inside. With the exponential increase in lithium batteries carried on board, many of which will be sitting in the overhead, we crew want easy access to the locker in an emergency. You can't legislate for ...

RE: WN Beverage Service Method...Tray Vs. Cart

We manage a full bar service and snack basket using trolleys on short 30 min flights <acronym title="London - Heathrow (LHR / EGLL), United Kingdom">LHR</acronym>-<acronym title="Manchester - International (Ringway) (MAN / EGCC), United Kingdom AND Nampa - Municipal (Ritchey Field) (MAN), USA - Idah...

RE: 22 Month Old On Lap Or Own Seat?

Full information for <acronym title="British Airways">BA</acronym> flights can be found here; <a href="http://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/information/family-travel/getting-ready-to-fly" target="_blank">http://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/...family-travel/getting-ready-to-fly</a> Car seats, plus the...

RE: Window Shades During Take Off And Landing

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/MrHMSH" class="quote" target="_blank">MrHMSH</a> (<a href="#4" class="quote">Reply 4</a>):<br/><i>On UK carriers and Singapore Airlines, the rul...

RE: Traveling With A 12-year-old On BA

Children's meals are normally chicken nuggets, potatoes and veg with some M&Ms, cheese crackers and a dessert. If your child only eats simpler foods, then it's probably a safer option. Just make sure youve ordered it more than 24 hours before departure.

RE: Uniforms On European Flights Into THR

At bmi, female crew were issued a headscarf for <acronym title="Tehran - Imam Khomeini International (IKA / OIIE), Iran">IKA</acronym> flights and would have to wear navy tights. Headscarves would be worn from leaving the aircraft until we arrived at our hotel floor which was a private area and othe...

RE: British Airways Service Questions

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/jumpjets" class="quote" target="_blank">jumpjets</a> (<a href="#2" class="quote">Reply 2</a>):<br/><i>Just to add to CPDC's comment. On the A321...

RE: Direct Flights CPH-BEY?

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/GrinddalCPH" class="quote" target="_blank">GrinddalCPH</a> (<a href="#7" class="quote">Reply 7</a>):<br/><i><acronym title="British Airways">BA<...

RE: Air Crew And Operating To TLV

At bmi we had a couple of flight crew who fled Iran in 1979 as small children, and who would still be required for military service should they ever return. Unsurprisingly they never operated to Tehran. As a gay man, there are many countries that I have flown to that I would not wish to live in, yet...

RE: Direct Flights CPH-BEY?

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/FlySSC" class="quote" target="_blank">FlySSC</a> (<a href="#4" class="quote">Reply 4</a>):<br/><i><acronym title="Air France">AF</acronym> is th...

RE: Thomas Cook UK A330's Refurbished Or New Aircraft?

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/gilesdavies" class="quote" target="_blank">gilesdavies</a> (<a href="#0" class="quote">Thread starter</a>):<br/><i>The centre overhead lockers l...

RE: Iraqi Airways 747 Finally Painted

Saw it parked at the gate in BEY this morning - it looks stunning in the flesh, so much so, that several of the other crew commented on how smart it looked.

RE: What Is The Service Like On BA's LHR-IST Route

If it's a meal flight (after 9:30 departure) you'll have a drinks run with savoury snacks, then a full meal service (salad, hot meal, dessert, bread roll, water cup) accompanied with another bar service (all drinks complimentary). Tea / coffee follows, then duty free. On breakfast flights (departure...

RE: Hand Baggage Stowage In The Emergency Exit Row

At bmi you could store small pieces of hand baggage under the seats at overwing exits, but at BA nothing can be stored on the floor. In the UK it is airline dependant, based on the operations manual agreed with the CAA.

RE: DL 753 FA Interphone Call Light The Wrong Color?

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/1337Delta764" class="quote" target="_blank">1337Delta764</a> (<a href="#2" class="quote">Reply 2</a>):<br/><i>Slightly <acronym title="Avant Air...

RE: Why No Mood Lighting On AA Airbus?

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/roseflyer" class="quote" target="_blank">roseflyer</a> (<a href="#5" class="quote">Reply 5</a>):<br/><i>Does anyone have pictures of <acronym ti...

RE: Loganair To Add Saab 2000 To Boost Shetland Ops

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/vfw614" class="quote" target="_blank">vfw614</a> (<a href="#2" class="quote">Reply 2</a>):<br/><i>Reason for aking is that I am interested if th...

RE: British Airways New Advertising Campaign Unveiled.

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/Tardis" class="quote" target="_blank">Tardis</a> (<a href="#4" class="quote">Reply 4</a>):<br/><i>Oh, I have seen that. A friends son flew as an...

RE: CY, AF & BA Cancel Beirut Night Ops

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/tonystan" class="quote" target="_blank">tonystan</a> (<a href="#9" class="quote">Reply 9</a>):<br/><i>Quoting raffik (Reply 6): Are all <acronym...

RE: CY, AF & BA Cancel Beirut Night Ops

BA are operating flights via Larnaca for crew changes.

RE: BA 320 Hits Jetbridge At AMS

From twitter

http://twitter.com/tezzlah/status/363208281033940993

http://twitter.com/tezzlah/status/36...940993/photo/1

RE: OZ 214 Cabin Manager Answers Questions

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/Carfield" class="quote" target="_blank">Carfield</a> (<a href="#21" class="quote">Reply 21</a>):<br/><i>I was on a British Airways San Diego to ...

RE: BA Short Haul Fleet Refit Coming?

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/Johnwaynebobbet" class="quote" target="_blank">Johnwaynebobbet</a> (<a href="#18" class="quote">Reply 18</a>):<br/><i> Quoting tonystan (Reply 8...

RE: BA Abandons 140 Passengers At Venice

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/mjoelnir" class="quote" target="_blank">mjoelnir</a> (<a href="#3" class="quote">Reply 3</a>):<br/><i>Can anybody explain to me how the cabin cr...

RE: BA & The 767 Across The Channel

The forward cabin and front part of the mid cabin are used for Club Europe, the centre seats convert from three to two. The seats had new foam and seat covers fitted. It's the same as on most of the Airbuses with the Club converter seats in the front and thinner fixes slim line seats in the rear.

RE: Status Of Ex-BMI Cabin Offerings?

exactly the same seats, just recovered in blue leather. The wardrobe and front overhead lockers have been filled with equipment, so there's a little less baggage space. <br/><center><font color="#EEEEEE" size="1" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva"><a href="/photo/British-Airways/Airbus-A320-232/2254323...

RE: BA's Refitted A321 For "mid-haul" Flights?

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/mozart" class="quote" target="_blank">mozart</a> (<a href="#22" class="quote">Reply 22</a>):<br/><i>Have all the mid-haul A321 now been refurbis...

RE: Comparing The Competition: BA/VS Inaugural MAN-LHR

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/jwhite9185" class="quote" target="_blank">jwhite9185</a> (<a href="#42" class="quote">Reply 42</a>):<br/><i/></font></td></tr></table> No, Munic...

RE: Comparing The Competition: BA/VS Inaugural MAN-LHR

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/jwhite9185" class="quote" target="_blank">jwhite9185</a> (<a href="#40" class="quote">Reply 40</a>):<br/><i>Pretty much identical to what I got ...

RE: Comparing The Competition: BA/VS Inaugural MAN-LHR

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/PlaneHunter" class="quote" target="_blank">PlaneHunter</a> (<a href="#38" class="quote">Reply 38</a>):<br/><i>That sandwich looks good. I'm real...

RE: BA's Refitted A321 For "mid-haul" Flights?

The aircraft were refitted from the BMed config (31 business cradle seats / 118 economy) to 23 lie flat Thompson Vantage seats and 131 economy seats with the Thales i5000 IFE system by bmi. The seats were ordered (and certified as this is the first time they have been fitted on a narrow body) and pr...

RE: BA B737-400 Future

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/SKAirbus" class="quote" target="_blank">SKAirbus</a> (<a href="#15" class="quote">Reply 15</a>):<br/><i>I imagine they will add a divider soon a...

RE: Why No Legacy Airline For Scotland?

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/spud757" class="quote" target="_blank">spud757</a> (<a href="#42" class="quote">Reply 42</a>):<br/><i><acronym title="British Midland">BD</acron...

RE: No Passport Or Cityjet: KLM & VS Little Red To MAN

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/Emek96" class="quote" target="_blank">Emek96</a> (<a href="#9" class="quote">Reply 9</a>):<br/><i>espacially the fact that they serve alcoholic ...

RE: Comparing The Competition: BA/VS Inaugural MAN-LHR

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/jwhite9185" class="quote" target="_blank">jwhite9185</a> (<a href="#0" class="quote">Thread starter</a>):<br/><i>Once on stand there was a bit o...

RE: AMM New Terminal...is It Open Now?'

Only thing I could find was this article from the Jordan Times; <a href="http://jordantimes.com/rj-to-transfer-all-its-flights-to-new-airport-terminal-thursday" target="_blank">http://jordantimes.com/rj-to-transfe...s-to-new-airport-terminal-thursday</a> Terminal looked pretty ready to go as we drov...