V-Flyer

Hi all,

I'm fairly new to this site and i need some advice.

We are travelling on VS029 (Barbados) this summer and well we leave LGW at(bound for BGI 10.00) and because we live in Buckinghamshire we are leaving home VERY early to avoid any traffic, we should arrive around about 6am but that will leave plenty of time to just get bored and whiny...


Is there anything we can do to while away the time???

Firstly, welcome to V-Flyer, pomme d'or. I'm sure you'll find it both fun and informative.

Now, I'm assuming here that you're not flying Upper Class, 'cause if you are the answer is very easy: Clubhouse. If you're further down t'back of t'bus, I shouldn't worry too much about killing 4 hours. Check-in/bag-drop and security will probably eat at least an hour of that up, and you'll be able to head for the gate around an hour before departure, so you've only really got two hours to worry about.

So I'd suggest breakfast somewhere like Frankie and Bennys' and a bit of retail therapy in the duty free shops. Hope this helps, and have a great flight/holiday.

Thanks mdvipond!!.... yes, i'm rather frugal and have chosen "further down t'back of t'bus" as you say (i love that phrase). And oh my i hate those blasted check in queues... but if it saves me from staring back at some rather bored brown eyes whilsy listening to "i'm bored i'm bored" over and over i guess i can put up with

do online check in day before that will save some queing.

you could also look at getting a deal at one of the hotels, stay the night doing twilight check in then chill till nearer departure time

Might be worth staying landside for a bit longer and using the monorail a couple of times just for the heck of it.

goldenapple wrote:Hi all,

I'm fairly new to this site and i need some advice.
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Nintendo DS, a game of chess, or a hearty debate with Virgin customer services on why your sister doesn't qualify for airmiles.. )

I'm sure excitement will be kicking in, so wouldn't worry too much..

Welcome to V-Flyer, and hope the trip goes well.. y)

nh

tontybear wrote:Might be worth staying landside for a bit longer and using the monorail a couple of times just for the heck of it.

The Monorail is currently under refurbishment at the moment and is scheduled to be back up and running in May.

As others have said, the Duty Free area and a bit of nosh in somewhere like Frankie & Bennys will certainly pass the time

buns

buns wrote:The Monorail is currently under refurbishment at the moment and is scheduled to be back up and running in May.

Oh joy. Wasn't aware of that. What are they doing as an alternative (personally I'm hoping for a bath chair)?

mdvipond wrote:

buns wrote:The Monorail is currently under refurbishment at the moment and is scheduled to be back up and running in May.

Oh joy. Wasn't aware of that. What are they doing as an alternative (personally I'm hoping for a bath chair)?

Buses, and a lovely game of "can we break the record of how many can we squish in to one bus " B)

David

How about having a go at the air-traffic control a-la New York?

How about having a go at the air-traffic control a-la New York?
Zing!!

That was sooooo bad!!!

Buses, and a lovely game of "can we break the record of how many can we squish in to one bus "

You guys are hilarious!!!

David wrote:Buses, and a lovely game of "can we break the record of how many can we squish in to one bus " B)

Buses. Oh happy day. My favourite form of transport, especially with six cases and a four year old in tow.

mdvipond wrote:

David wrote:Buses, and a lovely game of "can we break the record of how many can we squish in to one bus " B)

Buses. Oh happy day. My favourite form of transport, especially with six cases and a four year old in tow.

Oh mercy!!! i feel tired and achy at the meer mention!!!

goldenapple wrote:Hi all,

I'm fairly new to this site and i need some advice.

We are travelling on VS029 (Barbados) this summer and well we leave LGW at(bound for BGI 10.00) and because we live in Buckinghamshire we are leaving home VERY early to avoid any traffic, we should arrive around about 6am but that will leave plenty of time to just get bored and whiny...


Is there anything we can do to while away the time???

I also have a 9 year old travelling on VS029 this summer. What is your date of departure????

14th july..... I am going to start count days soon, i'm so excited!!!! why when are you heading out???

1st June - on VS029.

maggotuk wrote:1st June - on VS029.

Lucky you!!