[Travel] Holiday plans this summer?

[ozzygull]

Just packed the panniers and filled up the Kawasaki for the trip to wales tomorrow.

Really looking forward to the ride there, stopping off for lunch on the way, weather looks perfect. It going to be cooler in wales about 23 ish and dry so not too bad with riding kit on.

 

[BLOCK F]

Not summer, but we shall be visiting Devon and Cornwall, when it has quietened down in early October.

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61830479

This sums up part the issue regarding staff

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

For those still looking for Florida flights Virgin have announced a new Tampa route starting from Nov.

 

[Bozza]

For those still looking for Florida flights Virgin have announced a new Tampa route starting from Nov.

Yeah, this was released yesterday.

It was great to look at rewards flights and see full availability over dates - this was a search for three PE rewards over February half-term for example.



BA are often much cheaper into Tampa than MCO - it will be interesting to see if Virgin go the same way.

 

[dazzer6666]

Yeah, this was released yesterday.

It was great to look at rewards flights and see full availability over dates - this was a search for three PE rewards over February half-term for example.

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BA are often much cheaper into Tampa than MCO - it will be interesting to see if Virgin go the same way.

Used Tampa several times for Florida holidays….as you say often quite a bit cheaper, also less chaotic/quicker through immigration, car hire pick up speedy and a nice easy drive from Orlando etc. Big shopping mall near the airport which was good for killing the last few hours and having a meal before flying home. It’s a great option

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

Yeah, this was released yesterday.

It was great to look at rewards flights and see full availability over dates - this was a search for three PE rewards over February half-term for example.

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BA are often much cheaper into Tampa than MCO - it will be interesting to see if Virgin go the same way.

Just before I left Virgin they were talking about Airmiles being an issue, a lot of complaints as there was hardly any flights with them - even with poor load factors.

Next stop sorting out the process of you book a package holiday, not that I’d book a package with them currently.

 

[Bozza]

Just before I left Virgin they were talking about Airmiles being an issue, a lot of complaints as there was hardly any flights with them - even with poor load factors.

Yeah, they changed that a couple of weeks back, coming into line with BA with a guaranteed minimum number of seats in each class being available with points. This Tampa route illustrated they have done just that as many months of flights all dropped at the same time, so every single flight had points availability.

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

Yeah, they changed that a couple of weeks back, coming into line with BA with a guaranteed minimum number of seats in each class being available with points. This Tampa route illustrated they have done just that as many months of flights all dropped at the same time, so every single flight had points availability.

They were classing voucher bookings as reward seats, so when a covid voucher was added a reward seat would drop out.

The new plane and upper class cabin looks snazzy, I believe that’s on the Tampa and Boston route - They need to stick to having it on the routes they pick.

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

Heathrow refullers going on strike

3 days from Thursday this week

Good luck for those going away this week

 

[Dave the OAP]

Hey Oracle members

Looking at a retirement cruise Buenos Aires that includes 3 nights stay in BA and cruises up the coast to Rio taking in Uruguay etc for 15 nights in November/December

Anyone been to BA recently and is there lots to do?

The price including premium economy flights is not as expensive as we had been looking at, so be good to hear anyones experiences of South America and that coast in particular

Gracias

Hola

 

[Poojah]

Possibly one for [MENTION=6886]Bozza[/MENTION]. We’re going to Orlando for 18 nights on Thursday, and whilst I’ve steeled myself for the horrendous expense I’m in for while out there, how much cold, hard cash should I be taking? Was in New York a couple of weeks ago and didn’t really need cash, but is it worth taking some just in case?

 

[Marty___Mcfly]

https://www.independent.co.uk/trave...trictions-vaccination-tests-b2135492.html?amp France has now dropped all entry / testing requirements.

Spain still holding out with tests required for the unjabbed.

 

[Dave the OAP]

Gatwick is bloody heaving

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

Gatwick is bloody heaving

My Office over looks the runway, its delightful to see flights taking off and landing non stop

 

[Insel affe]

Gatwick is bloody heaving

Deep joy, travel due to fly out at around 6am on Thursday to Valencia for three weeks, just booked tickets for Valencia v Athletic Madrid, looking forward to that.

 

[Timbo]

For anyone looking for a quick warm getaway on the cheap, I'm just back from 6 days in North Macedonia and Albania. My god it was great and cost next to nothing.

 

[The Wizard]

Deep joy, travel due to fly out at around 6am on Thursday to Valencia for three weeks, just booked tickets for Valencia v Athletic Madrid, looking forward to that.

Gatwick is ALWAYS heaving though, obviously more so during the school holidays.

Flying to Preveza at the end of the month to visit Lefkada, looking forward to it.

With a flight at 6AM you do tend to avoid the worst of the crowds, seen as you’ll be boarding at 5am, my flight is at the same time, I always choose an early flight if possible for that reason.

 

[Icy Gull]

Gatwick is ALWAYS heaving though, obviously more so during the school holidays.

Flying to Preveza at the end of the moment to visit Lefkada, looking forward to it.

With a flight at 6AM you do tend to avoid the worst of the crowds, seen as you’ll be boarding at 5am, my flight is at the same time, I always choose an early flight if possible for that reason.

Chances of delays are less too as you are likely the first flight of the day, not forgetting arriving in a European resort in time to enjoy the first afternoon and evening.

How long does the moment last btw, have you left yet?

 

[The Wizard]

Chances of delays are less too as you are likely the first flight of the day, not forgetting arriving in a European resort in time to enjoy the first afternoon and evening.

How long does the moment last btw, have you left yet?

Month Oopsy, need a proof reader.

Yeah, I’ve found afternoon flights tend to be the ones where the delays back up and even if your flight isn’t delayed you can end up taking off an hour or so late just due to the backlog