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by southsidesilver
Fri Jan 10, 2020 6:23 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Iran admits to accidentally shooting down Ukraine Flight 752
Replies: 2728
Views: 338959

Re: Reports of Ukrainian 737 Crash in Tehran,Iran

Am I reading right in that the area the crash has taken place has just been left, no security, not cordoned off to stop people going into it ? Seems that way. All cleared away, nothing to see here. Speaks of a cover up to me. I did see another source that said the Ukraine investigators have been to...

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by southsidesilver
Fri Jan 10, 2020 6:16 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Iran admits to accidentally shooting down Ukraine Flight 752
Replies: 2728
Views: 338959

Re: Reports of Ukrainian 737 Crash in Tehran,Iran

Am I reading right in that the area the crash has taken place has just been left, no security, not cordoned off to stop people going into it ?

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by southsidesilver
Fri Jan 10, 2020 5:57 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Iran admits to accidentally shooting down Ukraine Flight 752
Replies: 2728
Views: 338959

Re: Reports of Ukrainian 737 Crash in Tehran,Iran

I have to admit I’m quite disappointed with the Western countries. If you claim that Iran shot down the aircraft, at least provide us with some proof. Not just a statement from an intelligence office. I believe as much in the Pentagon’s statement as in the Iranian Government’s statement until furth...

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by southsidesilver
Fri Jan 10, 2020 5:44 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Iran admits to accidentally shooting down Ukraine Flight 752
Replies: 2728
Views: 338959

Re: Reports of Ukrainian 737 Crash in Tehran,Iran

How many civilian satellites are in a geo orbit over iran, or in another orbit that happened to be in view of Iran at the time though? Geo stationary orbit is 36,000 miles high, resolution of pictures is abysmal. Most likely the confirmation came from intercepted calls/message. Someone panicking an...

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by southsidesilver
Thu Jan 09, 2020 11:40 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Iran admits to accidentally shooting down Ukraine Flight 752
Replies: 2728
Views: 338959

Re: Reports of Ukrainian 737 Crash in Tehran,Iran

New video: https://www.instagram.com/p/B7HdTwcFJgg/?igshid=1olk482vnapv So you thought it was odd someone was out filming in the dark for the other videos. But this new video, it looks like the person saw or heard the hit, then started filming as it was on fire, then the plane instantly starts to f...

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by southsidesilver
Thu Jan 09, 2020 11:32 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Iran admits to accidentally shooting down Ukraine Flight 752
Replies: 2728
Views: 338959

Re: Reports of Ukrainian 737 Crash in Tehran,Iran

New video: https://www.instagram.com/p/B7HdTwcFJgg/?igshid=1olk482vnapv So you thought it was odd someone was out filming in the dark for the other videos. But this new video, it looks like the person saw or heard the hit, then started filming as it was on fire, then the plane instantly starts to f...

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by southsidesilver
Thu Jan 09, 2020 9:55 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Iran admits to accidentally shooting down Ukraine Flight 752
Replies: 2728
Views: 338959

Re: Reports of Ukrainian 737 Crash in Tehran,Iran

So you think a fired missile doesn't have a sound, someone would record a video from the dark sky without any obvious reason, and a hit plane with a full tank doesn't ignite immediately. Well, I totally disagree with you. I'm not telling that there is not a chance that the plane had been hit, but t...

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by southsidesilver
Thu Jan 09, 2020 6:40 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Iran admits to accidentally shooting down Ukraine Flight 752
Replies: 2728
Views: 338959

Re: Reports of Ukrainian 737 Crash in Tehran,Iran

https://twitter.com/NarimanGharib/statu ... 6937928705


Even though the video is poor, that sure looks like something hitting something the air.
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edu2703 wrote:
Alleged video of a missile hitting the aircraft. Can't confirm the authenticity

https://twitter.com/NarimanGharib/statu ... 6937928705


Even though the video is poor, that sure looks like something hitting something the air.

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Blankbarcode wrote:
Was this already shared? CCTV allegedly from the moment the aircraft hit the ground. The light before the blast definitely shows the intensity of the fire before impact

https://nypost.com/2020/01/09/video-sho ... s-in-iran/


WOW. That's pretty shocking to see.

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by southsidesilver
Thu Jan 09, 2020 5:51 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Iran admits to accidentally shooting down Ukraine Flight 752
Replies: 2728
Views: 338959

Re: Reports of Ukrainian 737 Crash in Tehran,Iran

My Arm Chair Theory. I'm not a pilot and know little about aircraft, so total back seat driver input. 1.Plane is delayed at the airport due to transponder issue. 2.Transponder is fixed. (unable to replace unit due to sanctions) So had to fix it. 3.Plane takes off 1 hour late. 4.Iran Missile defense ...

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by southsidesilver
Wed Oct 23, 2019 8:55 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: San Diego Aviation Thread - 2019
Replies: 1207
Views: 219024

Re: San Diego Aviation Thread - 2019

Just witnessed a near miss from harbor drive - I work at solar turbines next to the airport. Heard a roar of a go around, a UA737 and it hard banked left prior to the runway. It turned right over the coast guard station, where a helicopter was hovering for landing. The 737 missed the helicopter by ...

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by southsidesilver
Mon Apr 23, 2018 11:03 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Thomas Cook Longhaul
Replies: 10
Views: 2471

Re: Thomas Cook Longhaul

https://youtu.be/DTGs_3ZGPMA

All the food is what is provided for free.
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I have flown them in Economy from LGW-CPT.
Very enjoyable as a couple, here is the video I made from my trip.

https://youtu.be/DTGs_3ZGPMA


All the food is what is provided for free.

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by southsidesilver
Tue Oct 31, 2017 6:42 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: LEVEL AIRLINES - A level in the right direction BCN-LAX
Replies: 19
Views: 14740

Re: LEVEL AIRLINES - A level in the right direction BCN-LAX

Thank you all. Very glad you enjoyed this report.

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by southsidesilver
Wed Oct 25, 2017 9:45 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: ICELANDAIR - Business class to London B757-200
Replies: 7
Views: 8008

Re: ICELANDAIR - Business class to London B757-200

Great report! Uh, what's that Concorde doing in the background of the last picture? There is one parked and on display at Heathrow The lounge is really stylish! I love the design and looks quite spacious, plus the yummy looking food :P True, the seats are a bit too tight in spite of the elegance, b...

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by southsidesilver
Wed Oct 25, 2017 6:22 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: ICELANDAIR - Business class to London B757-200
Replies: 7
Views: 8008

ICELANDAIR - Business class to London B757-200

Welcome to another trip report. Took a fun little hop to Iceland and back, flew up with WOW air and took Icelandair back Here is my report for Icelandair Video as always https://youtu.be/EAnLuqjsvS4 And the written report also Iceland Air Flight 454 Depart: Reykjavik (KEF) Arrive: London (LHR) STD: ...

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by southsidesilver
Mon Oct 09, 2017 11:09 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: San Diego Thread 2016-2017
Replies: 672
Views: 101970

Re: What's happening lately at SAN?

Just noticed this today for SAN.

San Diego Intl is experiencing delays
departure delays of 15 minutes to 29 minutes (and decreasing) due to VIP movement

Anyone have a clue on this VIP ?

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by southsidesilver
Wed Sep 27, 2017 6:50 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Crossing the Atlantic for $100 (Norwegian BDL-EDI)
Replies: 20
Views: 16597

Re: Crossing the Atlantic for $100 (Norwegian BDL-EDI)

Excellent report. I Enjoyed reading it. I guess the route over the Atlantic was due to ETOPS

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by southsidesilver
Tue Sep 26, 2017 4:41 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: LEVEL AIRLINES - A level in the right direction BCN-LAX
Replies: 19
Views: 14740

Re: LEVEL AIRLINES - A level in the right direction BCN-LAX

Can you get miles for American Airlines on Level?


I don't believe so. They are Avios points and I had to credit mine to Iberia and then transfer to my BA account.

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by southsidesilver
Tue Sep 26, 2017 4:27 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: LEVEL AIRLINES - A level in the right direction BCN-LAX
Replies: 19
Views: 14740

Re: LEVEL AIRLINES - A level in the right direction BCN-LAX

Brilliant report ! Very enjoyable. The offerings from LEVEL looks great. IFE looks good, cabin looks comfortable & as you say amazing they don't charge more for front row xtra room seats ?!?! Given the fare you paid, one of the most bargain flights I've seen ! I must try LEVEL at some point hav...

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by southsidesilver
Tue Sep 26, 2017 11:16 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: LEVEL AIRLINES - A level in the right direction BCN-LAX
Replies: 19
Views: 14740

LEVEL AIRLINES - A level in the right direction BCN-LAX

Hey Everyone, I'm back with another trip report. This time I was lucky enough to grab one of the $99 intro fares from Level for Barcelona to Los Angeles in economy. 13 hours in economy was a long time, but here is my experience of it. First off my video report as always for people who prefer it over...

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by southsidesilver
Fri Aug 11, 2017 4:07 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 2 Bottles of LPGS - Wonderful BA F Experience A380
Replies: 11
Views: 7982

Re: 2 Bottles of LPGS - Wonderful BA F Experience A380

BA and Comair have an interline agreement, why check-in again? Even with separate itineraries this should be no problem...


Very true, but I wanted to venture outside for a bit. I know...i'm strange.

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by southsidesilver
Fri Aug 11, 2017 11:36 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 2 Bottles of LPGS - Wonderful BA F Experience A380
Replies: 11
Views: 7982

Re: 2 Bottles of LPGS - Wonderful BA F Experience A380

Great report ! Never flown BA First and know it gets some bashing but does look very classy ! Although I'm easily impressed as I love Club World (In the minority I think!) - cheers Thank you. Yes BA do get a lot of bashing and people always say the same thing. "The best business class at first...

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by southsidesilver
Fri Aug 11, 2017 11:35 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 2 Bottles of LPGS - Wonderful BA F Experience A380
Replies: 11
Views: 7982

Re: 2 Bottles of LPGS - Wonderful BA F Experience A380

A very comprehensive report, thanks for that! I have been on First on a 777 and 747, but I must admit the A380 looks like a touch better. Others will disagree with me and say nothing beats the nose of the 747 for first, which I get. Some even say the 77W is the best in first. But the seats on the A...

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by southsidesilver
Fri Aug 11, 2017 11:02 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 2 Bottles of LPGS - Wonderful BA F Experience A380
Replies: 11
Views: 7982

2 Bottles of LPGS - Wonderful BA F Experience A380

Hey Everyone, Here is another report on our wonderful experience flying British airways in first class from JNB - LHR. As always the video report first https://youtu.be/XF4TkXoySuM And the written one British Airways Flight 56 Depart: Johannesburg (JNB) Arrive: London (LHR) STD: 8:20pm (ADP: 8:22pm)...

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by southsidesilver
Mon Aug 07, 2017 6:50 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Qantas FIRST CLASS with Wine Tasting A380
Replies: 5
Views: 7087

Re: Qantas FIRST CLASS with Wine Tasting A380

Have updated with working links now. Hello all and welcome to another trip report. Had the pleasure of flying with Qantas a few months ago in the F cabin and here are my experiences. Please see the detailed video if you are more into that [url="https://youtu.be/JcIRPglPd7U"]Qantas First Cl...

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by southsidesilver
Mon Aug 07, 2017 5:05 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Qantas FIRST CLASS with Wine Tasting A380
Replies: 5
Views: 7087

Qantas FIRST CLASS with Wine Tasting A380

Hello all and welcome to another trip report. Had the pleasure of flying with Qantas a few months ago in the F cabin and here are my experiences. Please see the detailed video if you are more into that https://youtu.be/JcIRPglPd7U or check out the class trip report below. It had been almost ten year...

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by southsidesilver
Thu Jul 06, 2017 9:11 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Qatar Airways Flying For British Airways During the Strike
Replies: 12
Views: 6755

Re: Qatar Airways Flying For British Airways During the Strike

Strange, the safety cards looks even like Al Maha's - true?! But how can this be, the airline no longer exists?!


I do believe that it is an Al Maha safety card, maybe they just figured no one would ever notice.

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by southsidesilver
Wed Jul 05, 2017 8:52 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Qatar Airways Flying For British Airways During the Strike
Replies: 12
Views: 6755

Re: Qatar Airways Flying For British Airways During the Strike

Awesome video... I could not tell who the celebrity was in the Concorde Room? What a difference in airline service too! I bet the QR crews are loving the change of scenery too.


It was Colin Farrell. A bit tricky to spot him, but he walks right past the camera as i'm filming at the bar.

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by southsidesilver
Wed Jul 05, 2017 3:46 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Qatar Airways Flying For British Airways During the Strike
Replies: 12
Views: 6755

Re: Qatar Airways Flying For British Airways During the Strike

Ps- you're looking a bit plastered from the champagne towards the end


A real mix of that and being up for almost 30 hours when I took the flight after pulling an all night shift for work and finishing a few hours before heading to the airport

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by southsidesilver
Wed Jul 05, 2017 11:07 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Qatar Airways Flying For British Airways During the Strike
Replies: 12
Views: 6755

Re: Qatar Airways Flying For British Airways During the Strike

Are the cabin crew also from QR?


Yes, The plane, Pilots and crew all worked for QR.

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by southsidesilver
Tue Jul 04, 2017 2:23 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Qatar Airways Flying For British Airways During the Strike
Replies: 12
Views: 6755

Qatar Airways Flying For British Airways During the Strike

Hey everyone, During the very recent British airways cabin crew strike my flight from Heathrow To Estonia was changed over to one of the 7 QR A320's brought in to help with operations. The evening before my British airways A320 was switched over to A7-LAA which was the only ex Al Maha airways plane ...

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by southsidesilver
Thu Jun 22, 2017 1:37 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 1999 Reeve Aleutian L-188 Electra trip
Replies: 17
Views: 4880

Re: 1999 Reeve Aleutian L-188 Electra trip

Simply amazing report. One of the best I have read in a very long time. Its not often you get to fly on such a unique aircraft.

Was it made in 1968 ? Did I read that right ?

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by southsidesilver
Thu Jun 22, 2017 1:22 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Lufthansa 747 BUSINESS Frankfurt - Bangkok
Replies: 2
Views: 5873

Lufthansa 747 BUSINESS Frankfurt - Bangkok

Hello again to everyone. I had a very enjoyable flight with Lufthansa on the 747 in the upper deck. Here is my experience of the trip, as always a video trip report first. I know my video style is not to everyone enjoyment, but I do try. https://youtu.be/_KKfZutluAo And the the more classic written ...

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by southsidesilver
Thu Jun 01, 2017 9:41 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Virgin Atlantic Upper Class DIVERSION !
Replies: 6
Views: 6738

Re: Virgin Atlantic Upper Class DIVERSION !

Yeah agree mediocre at absolute best. I know BA CW seats get some bashing but would take them any day over VS. Do you actually have to turn around to look out the window ??


Yes, if you want to look out at all, you need to turn.

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by southsidesilver
Wed May 31, 2017 8:31 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Virgin Atlantic Upper Class DIVERSION !
Replies: 6
Views: 6738

Re: Virgin Atlantic Upper Class DIVERSION !

Sorry to hear you were sick on such a nice flight. Airsickness?


I had the Flu, but had to be in Vegas...I don't think I have ever enjoyed so much water in a premium cabin before.

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by southsidesilver
Wed May 31, 2017 4:46 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Virgin Atlantic Upper Class DIVERSION !
Replies: 6
Views: 6738

Virgin Atlantic Upper Class DIVERSION !

Hey Everyone. A slightly shorter trip report for this one as there a lots of VS reports in upper class. This one was a bit more fun than normal with my tray table being ripped out during the flight as it would not fold back down and our Diversion to ONT airport due to high winds at Las Vegas Airport...

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by southsidesilver
Tue May 02, 2017 11:09 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Mission 2 Moscow (BMI) Now BA A321 Mid Haul Business Class
Replies: 0
Views: 2714

Mission 2 Moscow (BMI) Now BA A321 Mid Haul Business Class

Hey everyone, Another trip report from me. Once again, making my video version of events, with more relaxed music this time around. https://youtu.be/rLOZU8x6CO0 As this was a very short flight for me, I don't really have much to say about the experience, standard club world service but the Business ...

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by southsidesilver
Thu Apr 27, 2017 10:34 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: JFK/LGA/EWR/HPN/ISP/SWF Aviation
Replies: 142
Views: 20776

Re: JFK/LGA/EWR/HPN/ISP/SWF Aviation

There is something going on at JFK right now. I'm not sure what the below message means.

John F Kennedy Intl is experiencing delays
inbound flights delayed at their origin an average of 1 hours 50 minutes due to runway in use

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by southsidesilver
Wed Apr 26, 2017 12:37 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Brand New 787 in Business Class LHR-ORD
Replies: 1
Views: 6266

Brand New 787 in Business Class LHR-ORD

Hey Everyone. Another trip report from me. This time I flew with another aviation fan, and we did a joint trip to Chicago for the weekend and it was a fun trip. As always I made a video of my trip as I enjoy making video trip reports. https://youtu.be/52pRfTSgQes And then the classic written one bel...

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by southsidesilver
Tue Apr 25, 2017 12:11 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Qatar airways new destinations
Replies: 53
Views: 15803

Re: Qatar airways new destinations

BRS really needs this, it has a lot more demand in the SW region that Cardiff airport. I always wondered why EK, QR, or EY don't fly a 787 from BRS. Most people from BRS have to travel to LHR in order to fly as BRS airport mainly has leisure destinations.

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by southsidesilver
Fri Apr 14, 2017 6:23 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Fantastic Thai Airways A380 to Japan
Replies: 3
Views: 5926

Re: Fantastic Thai Airways A380 to Japan

And for my NRT-BKK-NRT, I've always only flown DELTA B747-400 & A330 services which I've truly enjoyed. Flight departure from BKK was 05:30 or 6:00 a.m. to Narita before DL discontinued this service. I would have loved to fly Delta on the 747 between NRT-BKK. Shame they don't fly that route any...

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by southsidesilver
Fri Apr 14, 2017 6:21 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Thomas Cook LGW-CPT | Better than BA in Economy !
Replies: 9
Views: 8812

Re: Thomas Cook LGW-CPT | Better than BA in Economy !

TCX look to have done a good job on their a330 cabins.


It was very good for a long haul cabin in economy.

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by southsidesilver
Wed Apr 12, 2017 12:23 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Fantastic Thai Airways A380 to Japan
Replies: 3
Views: 5926

Fantastic Thai Airways A380 to Japan

Hey again everyone. On my recent trip to Japan I decided to go via BKK in order to finally fly on Thai Airways A380 in Business Class. I wanted to do 1st but it was just so many more air miles, So I stuck with the business class Cabin. It was an excellent flight, I do love the A380. He is my detaile...

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by southsidesilver
Wed Apr 05, 2017 8:21 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Thomas Cook LGW-CPT | Better than BA in Economy !
Replies: 9
Views: 8812

Re: Thomas Cook LGW-CPT | Better than BA in Economy !

Why are they better? Sorry I don't get it... BA might have an outdated IFE on the not refurbished B747 fleet - but it's for free. BA serving meals (maybe also not the best quality) and not only a sandwich for dinner and drinks are on long-haul flights always for free (also in-between). And even on ...

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by southsidesilver
Tue Apr 04, 2017 5:34 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Thomas Cook LGW-CPT | Better than BA in Economy !
Replies: 9
Views: 8812

Thomas Cook LGW-CPT | Better than BA in Economy !

Hi Everyone, A few months ago I flew with Thomas cook on their new non-stop service from London Gatwick to Cape Town, it was an excellent experience and really nice to try someone else apart from BA on the route. Here is my video trip report for those that enjoy film, https://youtu.be/QowqC-i8nH0 An...

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by southsidesilver
Wed Mar 29, 2017 1:34 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Norwegian PREMIUM CABIN DELIGHT B787 CPH-BKK
Replies: 6
Views: 7946

Re: Norwegian PREMIUM CABIN DELIGHT B787 CPH-BKK

Fares from New York to London in Y seem high even on Norwegian.


For most of the dates I look at for 2017 I see them still pricing lower than BA or AA on this route.

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by southsidesilver
Wed Mar 29, 2017 12:12 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Norwegian PREMIUM CABIN DELIGHT B787 CPH-BKK
Replies: 6
Views: 7946

Re: Norwegian PREMIUM CABIN DELIGHT B787 CPH-BKK

Thank you for the great report and congratulations on getting such a great deal! I travel a lot but don't have the patience or discipline to do a trip report so I'm thankful for people like yourself. Happy travels. Thank you. Yes they do take a good amount of time to write up, so thank you for read...

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by southsidesilver
Wed Mar 29, 2017 1:34 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Norwegian PREMIUM CABIN DELIGHT B787 CPH-BKK
Replies: 6
Views: 7946

Norwegian PREMIUM CABIN DELIGHT B787 CPH-BKK

Hey Everyone. Time for another trip report. This time enjoying a ticket I picked up for under 300 Euros with Norwegian from CPH-BKK on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. As always the video trip report https://youtu.be/xDJsQN4z1dU and then the classic written content. Enjoy everyone Today I would finally be...

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by southsidesilver
Wed Mar 15, 2017 12:21 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: AMAZING JAPAN AIRLINES FIRST CLASS|B773
Replies: 4
Views: 7099

Re: AMAZING JAPAN AIRLINES FIRST CLASS|B773

Superb report on a product I'd love to try! The video was very reminiscent of a Casey Nesitat vlog entry!


:) I had to tone down the music compared to my older videos, as people said they were too loud.

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by southsidesilver
Tue Mar 14, 2017 6:51 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: AMAZING JAPAN AIRLINES FIRST CLASS|B773
Replies: 4
Views: 7099

AMAZING JAPAN AIRLINES FIRST CLASS|B773

Hi All, Time for another trip report. A few months ago I had an amazing experience flying Japan Airlines First Class from Tokyo to London on the Boeing 777-300ER. The service was fantastic all round, we had a slight technical issue before take off and had to return to the gate, but it was fixed quic...

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