VS075

[Neil]

I doubt the delay today was all due to the problems caused from last Thursday, I spoke to my friend who works at MAN on Sunday and he said a lot of flight back to normal, with only 1/2 hours delay, maybe just an operational reason for the problem today.

I imagine you can check in and still go back to the Radisson, as long as you make sure you are back through security in plenty of time for your flights original departure time, as things change and you don't want to miss the flight just because youthought it was delayed but it managed to leave earlier.

Neil:)

Thanks Neil, I will keep a check on the flight times.

Originally posted by Attitude23
I doubt the delay today was all due to the problems caused from last Thursday, I spoke to my friend who works at MAN on Sunday and he said a lot of flight back to normal, with only 1/2 hours delay, maybe just an operational reason for the problem today.

I imagine you can check in and still go back to the Radisson, as long as you make sure you are back through security in plenty of time for your flights original departure time, as things change and you don't want to miss the flight just because youthought it was delayed but it managed to leave earlier.

Neil:)

Delays are still bad today, this is really getting me down [:#]

[Neil]

Talking to my friend again, although he works for BMI, he understands that the reason for the VS delays are due to late incoming aircraft rather than problems at MAN. Maybe because of other operational reasons VS are struggling with getting the a/c in place, maybe some VS staff might know better.

Keep your chin up though!:)

Originally posted by triciacarole
VS075 is showing as nine and half hours late departing today, I'm really sad as I'm going on Saturday and can't see them catching up with that amount off time by then, even the airport lounges are booked up

The VS75 left 7hrs and 15 mins late yesterday. Today's is running 6 hours late and operated by the same aircraft. As others have said I very much doubt the a/c will be rotated round with an LGW a/c just to catch up some time at MCO.

Try not to panic as I believe that by saturday the delay should be back to as good as scratch - The weather looks good over the atlantic for some quick sector timings over the next 2 days which should help. Fingers crossed that another spanner isn't thrown into the mix to cause any fresh delays. The a/c is G-VLIP if your interested....

Enjoy your trip.....

Thanks Rob, I do hope it catches up by Saturday. Does that a/c have games?

Originally posted by triciacarole
Does that a/c have games?

No it doesn't - but you can check on things like that in the aircraft database, here - there's a note of the IFE type and a link to the description on the aircraft page

Cheers

Michael

Thanks, my daughter is dissapointed about no games , dear me this flight does not look promising, this is meant to be a celebration of me graduating with a first in my BA Hons [:(][|:)]

[honey lamb]

Originally posted by triciacarole


Thanks, my daughter is dissapointed about no games , dear me this flight does not look promising, this is meant to be a celebration of me graduating with a first in my BA Hons [:(][|:)]

Congratulations, triciacarole. I have the utmost admiration for anyone who goes back to college and juggles studying with raising a family - and to get a First on top of it. [^][^][^][oo][oo][oo]

Don't get too wound up about the flight. I have seen people here get really uptight about flights because of postings on here - the debate about the sausages and radioactive mash in UC comes to mind. If you fret about it too much beforehand it will really spoil the experience for you. Just let it wash over you and take any delays as part of the experience. I know delays are not fun but if you can people watch rather than clock watch you will find it more entertaining.

If there are no games on board there will still be films and kids TV for your daughter so relax and enjoy both the flight and the holiday. You've earned it! [^]

[Neil]

Originally posted by triciacarole


Thanks, my daughter is dissapointed about no games , dear me this flight does not look promising, this is meant to be a celebration of me graduating with a first in my BA Hons [:(][|:)]

As others have said don't panic, just because the a/c currently doing this route does not have games, does not mean the a/c you fly on won't. The a/c ex MAN/LGW are changing all the time and it cannot be predicted which a/c you will fly on, an extra addition to the MAN/LGW fleet has increased the chance of Odyseey IFE (the one with games) so keep your fingers crossed.

I am sure whatever a/c you fly on you will enjoy the experience and then have a great hol.

Neil:)

All three MCO - UK flights were partially delayed again last night - The VS75 won't gain any time today I'm afraid - It won't be back at MAN until just before two o'clock.

VS don't have any options for swapping a/c around as both LGW flights are running 3-4 hours late also.

Originally posted by honey lamb

Congratulations, triciacarole. I have the utmost admiration for anyone who goes back to college and juggles studying with raising a family - and to get a First on top of it. [^][^][^][oo][oo][oo]

Don't get too wound up about the flight. I have seen people here get really uptight about flights because of postings on here - the debate about the sausages and radioactive mash in UC comes to mind. If you fret about it too much beforehand it will really spoil the experience for you. Just let it wash over you and take any delays as part of the experience. I know delays are not fun but if you can people watch rather than clock watch you will find it more entertaining.

If there are no games on board there will still be films and kids TV for your daughter so relax and enjoy both the flight and the holiday. You've earned it! [^]

How did you know I got a First? Was it a lucky guess? Anyhow thanks [:I]

I shall try an let it wash over me, my husband agrees with you and keeps telling me to stop worrying, there is nothing I can do about it ...so I shall try

Thanks for the kind words too Neil

[Decker]

Originally posted by triciacarole

How did you know I got a First? Was it a lucky guess? Anyhow thanks [:I]

Bit of a stab in the dark here but I'm guessing it was that your post where you said

this is meant to be a celebration of me graduating with a first in my BA Hons

[}:)][:p]

[honey lamb]

How did I know you got a First? You said it

Thanks, my daughter is dissapointed about no games , dear me this flight does not look promising, this is meant to be a celebration of me graduating with a first in my BA Hons

I guess its too early in the morning lol

Originally posted by triciacarole
I guess its too early in the morning lol

Cup of coffee and some toast before posting is always a good idea!![y]

Oh and never use a keyboard under the influence!! bad bad bad - and naughty![:#]

Originally posted by MarkJ

Originally posted by triciacarole
I guess its too early in the morning lol

Cup of coffee and some toast before posting is always a good idea!![y]

Oh and never use a keyboard under the influence!! bad bad bad - and naughty![:#]

Understood, I shall go and get my breakfast now

BTW what's the chance of Virgin bringing in another a/c to help out with this delay?

[Neil]

Originally posted by triciacarole
BTW what's the chance of Virgin bringing in another a/c to help out with this delay?

In a word - No, VS only operate a small fleet so they don't just have extra a/c to bring in to help out, especially as the operations are trying to catch up with the effects of last weeks delays. Sorry!

Originally posted by triciacarole
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BTW what's the chance of Virgin bringing in another a/c to help out with this delay?

They often "unwind" delays when aircraft are brought back out of maintenance - so it could be that an incoming flight is delayed but the flight out is on time bacause its using another aircraft just back from maintenance. The other day when I flew from LHR I saw 2 x A3446's in the VS maintenance area

[Neil]

Originally posted by MarkJ
Oh and never use a keyboard under the influence!! bad bad bad - and naughty![:#]

Strange that Mark - With some of the things you put in your posts I thought you were always under the influence ;) (the A Team jokes springs into mind, still makes me laugh out loud!!) Only kidding,it is actually very good advice, as I once found out to my cost [B)]

Originally posted by Attitude23

Strange that Mark - With some of the things you put in your posts I thought you were always under the influence ;) (the A Team jokes springs into mind, still makes me laugh out loud!!) Only kidding,it is actually very good advice, as I once found out to my cost [B)]

Oi! - I resemble that remark!:D

And I hadn't even drunk a drop that night - and you have to remind me!! Hahahahahahaha

Remember - one day..........!!![}:)]

Just found this from the Virgin website

Flight number VS 073
Departure date 17 Aug 2006
Route Manchester,UK (MAN) to Orlando (MCO)
Scheduled departure time 17 Aug 13:30
Scheduled arrival time 17 Aug 17:40
Flight status CANCELLED

Perhaps it may help, won't help those on that flight though.

That's a blow !! anyone know why?

That will make the 75 busy today then - if its not already!!

[Neil]

Thats a strange, MCO must be one of the busiest routes at the mo with all the B&S pax on hols, maybe then had no alternative!

I wonder why it was cancelled [?]