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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Apr 2024, 09:28
Replies: 4,340
Views: 889,572
Posted By PAXboy

Thanks for the old LTN film. The smart dresses...

Thanks for the old LTN film. The smart dresses and collar and ties are how it used to be. I also see that the steps up to the Tristars had covers against wind and rain, don't see those anymore. Not...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Jan 2024, 22:29
Replies: 4,340
Views: 889,572
Posted By PAXboy

pabely Highlights the increase in drop off charge...

pabely Highlights the increase in drop off charge at LGW.

Well they WOULD say that wouldn't they? My guess is that the increase will make no change to the number of vehicle drop-offs, the cost...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Jan 2024, 18:48
Replies: 4,340
Views: 889,572
Posted By PAXboy

Over the last 20 years almost every new parking...

Over the last 20 years almost every new parking space - indoors out out - has had the spaces marked smaller. This, I suspect, is to pretend that they have provided more spaces than they have. Over...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Dec 2023, 22:23
Replies: 4,340
Views: 889,572
Posted By PAXboy

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1316x644/ltn_ej_b542f66b5d3be91633c5ca8a2a4e4ccd6d26282a.png
This just clipped from Google Maps. I have marked four labels relating to parking that...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Dec 2023, 20:57
Replies: 4,340
Views: 889,572
Posted By PAXboy

I would have thought it worth investigating as it...

I would have thought it worth investigating as it is adjacent to the boundary and temporary access would be possible. as pabley highlights, there is already a route into Airport Way. The car parks...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Dec 2023, 16:58
Replies: 4,340
Views: 889,572
Posted By PAXboy

A very fair question. In the short term -...

A very fair question.

In the short term - very little! But, until the car park is rebuilt (min 2 years) could they set up a Park n Ride away from the mid-term? Could they hire one of the car...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Dec 2023, 22:08
Replies: 4,340
Views: 889,572
Posted By PAXboy

Very little is going to move pax away from cars. ...

Very little is going to move pax away from cars.

Busses are not numerous enough, as there is no enjoyment in dragging cases (and possibly children) 10 mins to the bus stop - then it might require...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Dec 2023, 19:18
Replies: 4,340
Views: 889,572
Posted By PAXboy

Service in the air (Biz) was indeed good. Service...

Service in the air (Biz) was indeed good. Service on the ground at IST was terrible. I was connecting to another TK flight and every single desk agent had no interest in me, I was constantly fobbed...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Dec 2023, 22:19
Replies: 4,340
Views: 889,572
Posted By PAXboy

In the 1990s, Lee Baker Street that is entirely...

In the 1990s, Lee Baker Street that is entirely possible and believable. Unfortunately, staff are now expected to work longer for less. One friend of mine changed jobs a couple of years ago and liked...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Nov 2023, 08:27
Replies: 4,340
Views: 889,572
Posted By PAXboy

I live S.W. of LTN (about 28km / 17m) and hear: ...

I live S.W. of LTN (about 28km / 17m) and hear:
LHR: traffic departing and arriving (time of day) and Bovingdon hold.
LTN: Mostly arriving, especially late night
STN: Occaisionally
BHX:...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Nov 2023, 18:22
Replies: 4,340
Views: 889,572
Posted By PAXboy

It depends on where you live in North London!...

It depends on where you live in North London! Walk to Bus, Ride to Tube were the starting points and with a suitcase for a big holiday? Also, one planned on the knowledge that you had to make that...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Nov 2023, 21:39
Replies: 4,340
Views: 889,572
Posted By PAXboy

I lived in North London for many years and at...

I lived in North London for many years and at times near Brent Cross. Getting to LGW or STN was always the last options to be considered. Trekking across London by public transport or in a car, was /...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Nov 2023, 16:33
Replies: 4,340
Views: 889,572
Posted By PAXboy

I do like that the Police thought it was illegal...

I do like that the Police thought it was illegal to photo arrival/departure boards - when the airport make that information freely available on line and in specialised Smartphone apps.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Nov 2023, 08:55
Replies: 4,340
Views: 889,572
Posted By PAXboy

I have lived under the approaches/departures for...

I have lived under the approaches/departures for LHR + LTN at various places and still do.

On climb out from LHR, there is no doubt that the 777 is easily identified by being loud!!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Oct 2023, 17:11
Replies: 4,340
Views: 889,572
Posted By PAXboy

The insurance companies prefer to write off as it...

The insurance companies prefer to write off as it is quicker and faster for them and, therefore, cheaper.

As to a 'safe place', I understand your statement but no where is safe. Your car can be...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Oct 2023, 21:03
Replies: 4,340
Views: 889,572
Posted By PAXboy

No surprise here. We have seen the 'build it...

No surprise here. We have seen the 'build it cheap and don't bother what it looks like' since the Tinminal was built in the late 90s.

At the risk of throwing a hand grenade: an earlier post that...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Oct 2023, 10:09
Replies: 4,340
Views: 889,572
Posted By PAXboy

Looking at LTNman's photos. The whole structure...

Looking at LTNman's photos. The whole structure will have to come down. Given, insurance, building plans etc. I'd say a re-open is at least two years away, possibly more.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Oct 2023, 01:02
Replies: 4,340
Views: 889,572
Posted By PAXboy

Detonations also caused by tyres exploding

Detonations also caused by tyres exploding
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Sep 2023, 19:09
Replies: 4,340
Views: 889,572
Posted By PAXboy

There mioght not be the technical definition of a...

There mioght not be the technical definition of a recession in the UK - but anyone I have asked has been locking down payments and act as if we ARE in a recession.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Sep 2023, 16:01
Replies: 4,340
Views: 889,572
Posted By PAXboy

Spanish eyes Indeed. Spotted that when it was...

Spanish eyes
Indeed. Spotted that when it was built. They saved pennies once and now it's a problem for ever.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Jun 2023, 17:11
Replies: 4,340
Views: 889,572
Posted By PAXboy

I live under one of the usual approaches to LTN,...

I live under one of the usual approaches to LTN, in the Aylesbury area. The point at which noise normally is heard is when flaps and air brakes go out. If I look up, they are almost always in the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Jun 2023, 13:30
Replies: 4,340
Views: 889,572
Posted By PAXboy

I do not expect to see the ceiling installed -...

I do not expect to see the ceiling installed - ever. There is no ceiling to save money and they are not going to spend more.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Apr 2023, 23:25
Replies: 4,340
Views: 889,572
Posted By PAXboy

My questions are always (in no particular order):...

My questions are always (in no particular order):

Are they safe?
Good reputation in both the travel and airline worlds?
Timeliness and reputation for cancellations?
Customer service when...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Apr 2023, 21:44
Replies: 4,340
Views: 889,572
Posted By PAXboy

The One Show will have picked up on the...

The One Show will have picked up on the Consumer's Association Which? report.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Mar 2023, 22:22
Replies: 4,340
Views: 889,572
Posted By PAXboy

Thanks LTNman. As I thought. Good area to drop...

Thanks LTNman. As I thought. Good area to drop off and go, reduce congestion on the roads and make better use of the Dart. Nope.

Perhaps the fee for car drop of is what they are after?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Mar 2023, 13:37
Replies: 4,340
Views: 889,572
Posted By PAXboy

From all the hoo-hah about the DART, I am still...

From all the hoo-hah about the DART, I am still not sure:

If I am dropping someone off by car at Parkway - I do not have to pay for that? They just buy the DART ticket?
At the terminal, the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Feb 2023, 18:44
Replies: 4,340
Views: 889,572
Posted By PAXboy

Reading the press release about the new security...

Reading the press release about the new security system:

Outsourcing is a wonderful thing. They can blame Leidos for anything and everything.


Outsourced and therefore any changes to staffing...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Feb 2023, 20:33
Replies: 4,340
Views: 889,572
Posted By PAXboy

I expect that the PR blurb of the construction...

I expect that the PR blurb of the construction company and their porject manager has lots of things about 'Good communication' and 'Feedback at every level' etcetera.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Jan 2023, 14:12
Replies: 4,340
Views: 889,572
Posted By PAXboy

The recession in the UK is going to be long. It...

The recession in the UK is going to be long. It does not matter what the Bank of England says or does - people know that they are going to have to be careful with money for the next five years -...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Jan 2023, 12:50
Replies: 4,340
Views: 889,572
Posted By PAXboy

When DART is open and I have to drop/collect, I...

When DART is open and I have to drop/collect, I shall certainly look at using it, rather than going up the hill. I hope they are going to provide suitable car accomodation for that. Not just assuming...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Nov 2022, 21:06
Replies: 4,340
Views: 889,572
Posted By PAXboy

Yes, it was obvious that it was to save money....

Yes, it was obvious that it was to save money. But the constant changes of plan, putting carparks in different places, the putting and pulling down of structures is all typical of the UK and the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Nov 2022, 15:42
Replies: 4,340
Views: 889,572
Posted By PAXboy

I went through the airport the other week for the...

I went through the airport the other week for the first time since August 2018. We had a short trip to AGP for a cousin's wedding.

Out on an 06:00 Ezy and the place was not too busy but I thought...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Sep 2022, 16:38
Replies: 4,340
Views: 889,572
Posted By PAXboy

I would expect that they will take any execs they...

I would expect that they will take any execs they can. A one or two night stop is better than nothing. Some might just drop off their vips and then park elsewhere.

Also, invitations ask as many as...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Aug 2022, 16:19
Replies: 4,340
Views: 889,572
Posted By PAXboy

Ref to Debonair reminded me that I was once part...

Ref to Debonair reminded me that I was once part of their Frequent Sufferer Program.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Jul 2022, 10:38
Replies: 4,340
Views: 889,572
Posted By PAXboy

I'm sure they wouldn't b​​reak the rule because...

I'm sure they wouldn't b​​reak the rule because they are desperate for money...
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