VS46 Lady Penelope unscheduled St Johns stop yesterday

Anyone know why Lady Penelope dropped into St John's enroute home from JFK yesterday?

I'm on the VS46 tonight so curious to know.

[Neil]

Almost certainly a medical diversion .

I guess that is most likely. Not somewhere you'd wish to be stuck for any time.

[Neil]

I guess that is most likely. Not somewhere you'd wish to be stuck for any time.

Thankfully it was only a short stop for the a/c.

Actually, St John's is a great place (and no, I'm not from there nor am I Canadian). At this time of year it's delightful, and full of music venues.

I can think of FAR worse places to have to put down in!

Peter

Agreed.

I spent a couple if weeks in Newfie whilst on a big tour if Canada, and had a great time. St. John's is great, and the scenery nearby is awesome!

Actually, St John's is a great place (and no, I'm not from there nor am I Canadian). At this time of year it's delightful, and full of music venues.

I can think of FAR worse places to have to put down in!

Peter

I can think of FAR worse places to have to put down in!

Peter

Agreed - we spent 24 hours in Goose Bay a few years back on a diverted LGW-MCO flight. A fascinating experience mind - from flying low over the tundra to land, de-boarding a 747 on steps into -20degC, to dinner at the captain's table in the hotel (you don't often get to do that on a flight!). Obviously we didn't get our hold luggage (crew included) and of course everyone was dressed for Orlando...shorts aren't quite right for -20degC!

As an aside the crews handling of the situation was amazing and is a key reason I have flown Virgin ever since.

OK OK so it sounds like I did St Johns a dis-service. I knew it was good for Humpback whales but it seems a highly desirable stopover destination for numerous other reasons.

Mind you, I am still trying to imagine how a 747 full of Orlando passengers can be so well accomodated around a single table for dinner. I guess if you eat cetateans you need big plates AND big tables