G-VROM / Barbarella

I've just registered today and have a query re; G-VROM. Is this 747 returning to Virgin or is it part of a retirement program now the A330's are coming into use?

Thanks

No she is coming back at some point. Off the top of my head I think she is coming back next year. However, the situation seems to be rather fluid and no official line has come out of VS, in fact they haven't even really stated she has left. All the hints are she is coming back though.

Welcome to V-F though.

[Neil]

Hi some 18 months have passed now and Virgin Atlantic B747 400
reg (G-VROM) went to aerosur will we get her back into her Virgin dress soon? Ie will she be joining the fleet again any time soon??? Have heard shes could be due back this April please advice people

Best wishes

George

The same question was only asked a few hours ago.

Link to earlier thread.

lol its about time she came home lol would be good to fly her again she is my Vegas baby.. been on her twice now wish somebody would know the answer ?

please don't type your posts ALL IN CAPITALS

it is considered to be rude and puts a lot of people off from reading even a short post.

Hi

I amm new today too just signed up and asked the same question, The A330's will only replace few 747-400 slots mainly the Leisure ones.. like MAN-MCO and some of the Caribbean stuff.. Though my understanding is that the 747-400 will still fly most of Virgin's Gatwick routes still for many years to come..

I travel to Las Vegas twice a year on VS043 its a 747-400 though wouldn't like to be stuck on a A330 for 11 hours haha.. As for G-VROM she seems to be on a sub-lease though dunno why they are saying she will be back Next year as it was only an 18 month Lease.. Come on Virgin bring the old girl home now!


Regards

please don't type your posts ALL IN CAPITALS

it is considered to be rude and puts a lot of people off from reading even a short post.

are you just taking the mick or just insulting me ??

please don't type your posts ALL IN CAPITALS

it is considered to be rude and puts a lot of people off from reading even a short post.

are you just taking the mick or just insulting me ??

Vegasdude - Tonty is advising you of the etiquette of this forum.

Talking in CAPS is regarded as shouting when using in posts and as such could be interpreted as rude.

I'm assuming it wasn't meant in that way?

[Nottingham Nick]

Two topics on same subject merged to prevent duplication.

Nick

ok very well no hard feelings

[honey lamb]

ok very well no hard feelings

Yes, it's just basic netiquette - and also hard on the eyes!

a million apologies guys sorry.. won't do it again LOL.. have had a few beers and a very long day typing on the macbook pro is a challenge even on this hour

Best Wishes

203 days to VS043

Vivaaaaaaaa Las Vegas!!! bring it on baby

[honey lamb]

a million apologies guys sorry.. won't do it again LOL.. have had a few beers and a very long day typing on the macbook pro is a challenge even on this hour

Best Wishes

Don't worry. Some of us have too many G&Ts

please don't type your posts ALL IN CAPITALS

it is considered to be rude and puts a lot of people off from reading even a short post.

are you just taking the mick or just insulting me ??

Neither.

It is simple courtesy and etiquette to others not to shout on a message board.

I could take your post as insulting to me but I won't.

Posting whilst having/had a few, yep been guilty of that your honor

Iain

haha cool no worries guys its fine :-) lets hope they relese her back to Virgin.. if it happens will be cool.. it cant be much fun for her just flying one route, when she used to fly too many when she was with Virgin.. will be cool to see her in the new livery ..

Peace

Don't worry. Some of us have too many G&Ts

Or martinis, hick.

Would be a good candidate for the first a/c to go for refit if it is coming back soon.

Hi

I travel to Las Vegas twice a year on VS043 its a 747-400 though wouldn't like to be stuck on a A330 for 11 hours haha.....
Regards

Why? I can understand being on a single aisle aircraft for that length of time would be hell but surely there isn't a lot of difference between a 747 and any other wide body twin aisle aircraft (apart form the upper deck). Even flying the A380 isnt that different once inside.