Not experienced it, but based on what the website says, it can just be compared to the economy class of other major carriers…

Taken from flyglobespan.com

It seems a little bit pricey for what it is.

But still worth considering. Looking at the time I wish to fly to Florida in November, it is £120 cheaper than Continental’s economy flight and that’s before I have to pay Continental $5 for each drink

As have I on continental. Prebooking 2 months in advance ( I think it was that long) and even re ordered the booking a week before the flights, six in all in one week, For every single flight I got the seat I had booked.

But it’s still not guaranteed. Twice in 2005, Continental changed the equipment, once from a 767 to a 757, the other time from a 757 to a 767 and
caused confusion and complaints all round as familied found themselves separated. As we always check in early, we managed to get our choice of rearranged seats.
As to the original thread, I am a 767 fan but, in the end, it’s all about convenience, price and service.

I’m due there on 13th June and looking forward to it. It’s been a long time since I have been to East Fortune

My view is that I want to see the final cost quoted so that I can compare like with like. Maybe government shouldn’t dictate to private companies but unless there is a set standard for quoting air fares, airlines are goung to try to steal a march on their competitors by “omitting” in item or two to make their fares more attractive. When I booked by next trip with Continental through the internet I was quoted the full fare and on the confirmation printout I received the full breakdown, i.e. Fare £413 plus taxes £60.10 = £473.10.
The tax breakdown comprised of 8 different items!

I never had any photo or fingerprints taken when I transited through Newark on my way to the Bahamas in September!

As far as I am aware, the fingerprinting and photograph procedure commenced in October 2004

My understanding is that the biometric details are scrubbed upon departure but we’re talking USA here so who really knows.
My entry point is normally Newark where we go through the usual process of the photograph and index fingure prints (and hats off to Immigration at Continental’s terminal they are normally quick and efficient) and, until a few months ago, upon leaving, the handing over of the bottom part of the immigration form sufficed. However, in conjunction with other airports, they are experimenting with machines in the terminal buildings in which you scan your own passport, pose for the usual photo and scan your index fingures with the machine prompts. These details are obviously compared to those on entry and, on the basis that they match, a receipt slip is processed to confirm
that your exit from the country is registered. It is quick and simple but is it foolproof? Nah, shouldn’t think so!
Almost forgot, airport personnel stand by the machines in case of any problems

Nice write up in today’s Daily Telegraph including photograph of the new owner. May I join everyone else in wishing you every success.

First Flight September 1966. Aer Lingus Vickers Viscount. Glasgow to Dublin

First jet flight Early 70’s. Aer Lingus Boeing 737-200 Dublin to Glasgow