Just 3 days after my Cyprus trip it was another early start to catch the 5AM train to get me to Gatwick. The checkin queue was very short, and I was assigned seat 3A for the short flight up to Manchester. After proceeding airside I wandered around some of the shops before seeing a sign to a “Viewing Area” which I didn’t know existed. Once there I had an excellent view of both terminals, and got a few registrations, including a very nice Etihad 340 on the North terminal.
After being very disapointed watching a Germanwings A319 landing, I consoled myself in the fact that a 717 could still be running the service 2 days later, and walked down to Gate 10 almost an hour before sheduled departure time. There were about 50 people waiting in the gate area, and we borded about G-CELJ 20 minutes early.
Someone was sitting in my seat, and whilst I probably should have asked him to move I really couldn’t be bothered. We started up about 10 minutes early, and taxiied down towards 08R. There was rather a long queue, with several EZYs and BA 737s to depart ahead of us. Soon we were off though, and were airbone in about 15 seconds. Departure was very standard, and we climbed up to 24,000ft. Breakfast came aroun shortly after, and I bought a Danish pastry and a cup of tea for £2.
Soon enough we were descending, and after a lot of snaking around made our approach for 06R, the first time I had used the new runway. We got the reverse thrust warning from the cabin crew again, despite the fact it wasn’t used :rolleyes: We held short of 06L for a BACX Dash 8, and then taxiied onto the end of the bridgeless T1 pier, before being bussed to T3.
By: bmi-star - 8th March 2005 at 10:31
I heard it on my Jet2 flights too. I just laughed 😀
By: topjet330 - 7th March 2005 at 21:03
The last time i heard the reverse thrust message was on a My Travel B757 G-PIDS before landing in Paphos, it wasnt that people were worrying about, it was the spluttering of the engine for 4 hours.
By: Mark L - 7th March 2005 at 20:13
“Ladies and gentlemen, when we land at Manchester you will hear an increase in noise. Please do not be alarmed, this is just the captain selecting the reverse thrust to assist our braking. It is a perfectly normal procedure, and is nothing to be concerned about”
I’ve never heard it on any other airline, but everyone I know who has flown LGW-MAN with Jet2 has heard it!
By: Craigston_Tom - 7th March 2005 at 19:32
[QUOTE=Mark L]We got the reverse thrust warning from the cabin crew again, despite the fact it wasn’t used.
What is that all about? Iv never had that warning about thrust reverse. What do they actually warn you about?
Thanks
By: bmi-star - 7th March 2005 at 17:42
Sadly i lost them during a reboot of my PC last week!
By: Speedbird 12T - 7th March 2005 at 17:23
Once i get home, i’ll post a pic from the viewing area
Do you have them pictures yet?
Thanks
By: dc10fan - 27th February 2005 at 19:22
If O’Leary spotted that 737 on an airbridge stand; he’d probably try to charge the passengers extra for the privilege..
By: bmi-star - 25th February 2005 at 08:31
Once i get home, i’ll post a pic from the viewing area
By: Speedbird 12T - 24th February 2005 at 22:35
Thanks for info bmi-star, anybody got any pictures of wot can be seen?
By: bmi-star - 24th February 2005 at 18:52
Is there a viewing terrace at LGW? .
there is a small viewing area airside in the South-Term i’m afraid!
By: Speedbird 12T - 24th February 2005 at 17:13
Is there a viewing terrace at LGW? Im flying down on BA in april.
By: bmi-star - 18th February 2005 at 22:01
Well T2 airside is a bit boring really Mark, as i told u just one long finger, no character
T3 is excellent tho, a plus for MAN
By: LBARULES - 18th February 2005 at 21:50
Hehe it is!
I thought Jet2’s check-in area was quite nice, but a longer walk from the station!!
Ryanairs is round the back of the main row of desks, alongside the likes of Flybe and EU Jet,must be where they send the cheapos! the Jet2 one looks good, MyTravel have had that exclusive for a few years, not they have LS and TCY.
By: Mark L - 18th February 2005 at 21:28
Never had the pleasure of T2 except the check in area, although T1 seemed average for most airports ie overpriced. I think £110 was the most expensive pair of jeans we found…
By: bmi-star - 18th February 2005 at 20:06
Is terminal 1 where most of the low cos are based? Who operates from the other?
Yup, tho BMI Baby uses T3 for BFS while Jet2 use T3 for LGW arrivals
By: Airline owner - 18th February 2005 at 19:38
OMG, O’Leary would be fuming if he saw that picture!
LOL 😀 😀 😀 😀
By: SHAMROCK321 - 18th February 2005 at 18:39
Is terminal 1 where most of the low cos are based? Who operates from the other?
By: bmi-star - 18th February 2005 at 17:52
Hehe it is!
I thought Jet2’s check-in area was quite nice, but a longer walk from the station!!
By: LBARULES - 18th February 2005 at 17:47
Especially the check in area – What is that all about? All over the shop!
By: bmi-star - 18th February 2005 at 17:32
I agree with you there Tom, tho Peir C isn’t too bad, the rest of T1 is shocking!
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