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V-Flyer social - Sun March 31st 2013 MAN - LHR

PostPosted: 02 Sep 2012, 23:21
by Darren Wheeler
Following on from this thread - http://v-flyer.com/forum/index.php?f=8& ... =viewtopic

A chance for a small social and to take part in the first VS internal flight from Manchester to London Heathrow. No idea if this will be a full Inaugural Flight in the way VS usually do it (SRB, lots of balloons and fanfare) but it is the first one so something a little special regardless.

The flight leaves MAN at 06:50 from T3 and is due to arrive at Heathrow T1 at 08:00 so barely time for the fizz to go out of the champagne.

As with all socials, you are responsible for your own tickets, hotels, transfers etc. and don't forget an appropriate form of identification so you don't get denied boarding. No immediate plan on what it will involve, but food and a drink or 4 is usual. Everyone welcome for any landside activities (Saturday evening etc). Obviously anything airside is for those holding tickets.

Attendees so far.. (Hotel)
Darren Wheeler (Hilton)
mitchja (Hilton)
CHILL710 (Hilton)
buns (Hilton)
paulicklow (Radisson Blu)
Sealink (Hilton)
Pete (Hilton)
eehk1007 (Radisson Blu)
paulie7 (Radisson Blu)
jwhite9185 (Radisson Blu)
jfenney (Hilton)
Slinky (Hilton)
RedVee (Hilton only, no flight)
G-VROY +1 (Hilton ??)
VegasFlyer (no hotel)
NV43 (Radisson Blu)
Decker
CO (Hilton)


I'll update this if any more post to say they are coming. P

Plenty of time to book your seat so come along and meet some fellow V-Flyers. We don't bite, hard...

Re: V-Flyer social - Sun March 31st 2013 MAN - LHR

PostPosted: 02 Sep 2012, 23:54
by DOUGALSMUM
Oh what a shame , I would have loved to but I will be in sunny MEXICO following my first virgin flight : )

Re: V-Flyer social - Sun March 31st 2013 MAN - LHR

PostPosted: 03 Sep 2012, 07:09
by northernhenry
Who's first in line to have photo taken being picked up on the wing by SRB?

Re: V-Flyer social - Sun March 31st 2013 MAN - LHR

PostPosted: 03 Sep 2012, 09:07
by at240
I'd love to do it and meet some of you, but isn't that Easter Sunday? Makes it a bit more difficult to get time off from domestic duties!

Re: V-Flyer social - Sun March 31st 2013 MAN - LHR

PostPosted: 03 Sep 2012, 13:42
by Treelo
As I'm only 50 or so mins from MAN, would love to be there but, an Easter break with the grandkids beckons. They have just moved to Germany after 4.5 years in Cyprus :D .

Re: V-Flyer social - Sun March 31st 2013 MAN - LHR

PostPosted: 03 Sep 2012, 16:53
by Pete
Ok, I'm in. I've booked that leg - will sort out when I'm flying / training up to Manchester and where I'm staying tomorrow ;-)

P.

Re: V-Flyer social - Sun March 31st 2013 MAN - LHR

PostPosted: 03 Sep 2012, 17:48
by sunsational
Shame I'm in Florida,

Re: V-Flyer social - Sun March 31st 2013 MAN - LHR

PostPosted: 03 Sep 2012, 18:45
by easygoingeezer
Me and Stephen are up for it, might stay at Rad night prior.

Re: V-Flyer social - Sun March 31st 2013 MAN - LHR

PostPosted: 03 Sep 2012, 18:47
by buns
Pete wrote:Ok, I'm in. I've booked that leg - will sort out when I'm flying / training up to Manchester and where I'm staying tomorrow ;-)

P.


Great news Pete y) y) With the Rail Franchise mularkey now on hold, you never know it be a Virgin train to get up there ): ):

BTW I have booked the Airport Hilton

buns

Re: V-Flyer social - Sun March 31st 2013 MAN - LHR

PostPosted: 03 Sep 2012, 20:58
by Sealink
Trains are bookable three months ahead so nothing on sale yet.
But a hotel, yes, good idea!

Re: V-Flyer social - Sun March 31st 2013 MAN - LHR

PostPosted: 04 Sep 2012, 00:16
by mitchja
Just had a quick look for hotels at MAN, on site hotels for Sat 30th:

Crowne Plaza £49
Bewley's £56
Hilton £63
Even the Radission Blu (the only one linked to terminals) isn't silly money at £63.

All above are advance purchase rates.

Re: V-Flyer social - Sun March 31st 2013 MAN - LHR

PostPosted: 04 Sep 2012, 00:42
by plane340
Both Premier Inns at MAN for £37 on the Sat Night.
£19 sale starts this Wednesday. They hopefully will be included..

Re: V-Flyer social - Sun March 31st 2013 MAN - LHR

PostPosted: 04 Sep 2012, 13:36
by Pete
Might go for the Hilton as Buns is already in, plus I need a stay to refresh my Silver HHonors card this year.

Re: V-Flyer social - Sun March 31st 2013 MAN - LHR

PostPosted: 04 Sep 2012, 15:13
by mitchja
Just booked the Hilton for the 30th with parking included.

Oh and anyone staying at the Hilton, don't forget to bring your vibrating pillow as I found this socket in my room last time I stayed there!!! :o)

Re: V-Flyer social - Sun March 31st 2013 MAN - LHR

PostPosted: 04 Sep 2012, 16:44
by CHill710
i have booked the hilton for £59 via expedia.

looking forward to it! :D

Re: V-Flyer social - Sun March 31st 2013 MAN - LHR

PostPosted: 05 Sep 2012, 15:13
by Pete
Booked the Hilton with points. Same price (35K) for the Double as it is for the standard Queen, and flexibility.

Re: V-Flyer social - Sun March 31st 2013 MAN - LHR

PostPosted: 05 Sep 2012, 18:12
by plane340
Even the Radission Blu (the only one linked to terminals) isn't silly money at £63.

Just booked the Radission Blu for £38 as I had a £25 hotels.com voucher about to expire.
Just have to wait until Jan to book the train to take us up there who ever that may be with.....

Re: V-Flyer social - Sun March 31st 2013 MAN - LHR

PostPosted: 05 Sep 2012, 18:27
by buns
paulicklow wrote:
Even the Radission Blu (the only one linked to terminals) isn't silly money at £63.

Just booked the Radission Blu for £38 as I had a £25 hotels.com voucher about to expire.
Just have to wait until Jan to book the train to take us up there who ever that may be with.....


Great News y) y)

This is getting the makings of a fun weekend ):

buns

Re: V-Flyer social - Sun March 31st 2013 MAN - LHR

PostPosted: 05 Sep 2012, 21:00
by RedVee
I won't book the inaugural flight as I am almost sure I am going to be away over that period, but if I am at home by any chance I'll join you for a meal on the Saturday night - can either book the Hilton or Radisson on points :)

Re: V-Flyer social - Sun March 31st 2013 MAN - LHR

PostPosted: 06 Sep 2012, 22:19
by Darren Wheeler
Booked the Hilton too.

Flexible rate with breakfast as it seems to open at 04:30.

Re: V-Flyer social - Sun March 31st 2013 MAN - LHR

PostPosted: 07 Sep 2012, 04:46
by buns
Darren Wheeler wrote:Booked the Hilton too.

Flexible rate with breakfast as it seems to open at 04:30.


Ah, the First Breakfast social in V-Flyer history :o) :o)

buns

Re: V-Flyer social - Sun March 31st 2013 MAN - LHR

PostPosted: 07 Sep 2012, 06:23
by preiffer
Nope.

SOME of us used to do that on the way back from the casino during the Vegas ones. It's just others didn't realise as they were fast asleep... ;)

Re: V-Flyer social - Sun March 31st 2013 MAN - LHR

PostPosted: 09 Sep 2012, 23:09
by joeyc
Sorry people, man down n( n(

Easter weekend, got to be spending that at the homestead I'm afraid. Maybe next time, when they start their next phase of domestic travel perhaps... :P

Have fun 8D

Re: V-Flyer social - Sun March 31st 2013 MAN - LHR

PostPosted: 11 Sep 2012, 17:33
by Sealink
3 seats left! According to Opodo...!

Re: V-Flyer social - Sun March 31st 2013 MAN - LHR

PostPosted: 11 Sep 2012, 18:32
by Darren Wheeler
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