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Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Apr 24, 11:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 698
Posted By fredflintstone
Cars always seem to come off Full quickly on...

Cars always seem to come off Full quickly on pick-up, but more slowly on refill. So full probably covers a few gallons range.
It's possible its a one off needing a top-up. If it looks like it has a...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Apr 24, 11:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 338
Posted By fredflintstone
The 8 seater SUV's tend to be more expensive, but...

The 8 seater SUV's tend to be more expensive, but have more room, especially for luggage.
The Toyota Sienna has very little luggage room and no spare tyre, but is cheaper
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Apr 24, 11:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 459
Posted By fredflintstone
Yes, you can add additional drivers in the...

Yes, you can add additional drivers in the garage,we always do. You can also leave it and go to any AVIS location and add them later.
Forum: General Chat 17 Apr 24, 10:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 412
Posted By fredflintstone
My DD was at Universal , but has just returned ,...

My DD was at Universal , but has just returned , otherwise I'm sure she would have got it for you.
She mentioned she used a personal shopper who now shops to the UK. However, unfortunately, she...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 17 Apr 24, 10:44 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,698
Posted By fredflintstone
That point always irritates me when Virgin...

That point always irritates me when Virgin announce as you are approaching Florida that dairy products are forbidden and we all know that is not the case, as hard cheese is allowed.
Virgin also seem...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 17 Apr 24, 10:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 455
Posted By fredflintstone
Yes , Universal QS will give free water, but I...

Yes , Universal QS will give free water, but I agree that the freestyle machines are the best option for free water. The water is filtered and very cold and you can add ice. It tastes much nicer...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Apr 24, 10:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 908
Posted By fredflintstone
My DD had her hand luggage case weighed at LHR,...

My DD had her hand luggage case weighed at LHR, maybe because her 'handbag' was nearly as big, but canvas. They never weighed the 'handbag' though
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Apr 24, 10:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 570
Posted By fredflintstone
That's due to be an older A330, the VS73 being...

That's due to be an older A330, the VS73 being the A351 newer plane.

The planes returning to Man are both A351 newer planes, which is an example of Virgin switching the LHR inbound flight and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Apr 24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 570
Posted By fredflintstone
The new A350 are a regular appearance at...

The new A350 are a regular appearance at Manchester. Virgin seem to rotate the planes between LHR and MAN. To get optimal usage of the aircraft this switch occurs at MCO. For instance yesterday,...
Forum: General Chat 17 Apr 24, 09:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,488
Posted By fredflintstone
I'd go for the walk around the corner from Euston...

I'd go for the walk around the corner from Euston to Euston Square and catch the train to Paddington. The train is just below street level, so also not deep underground. As mentioned, you can get...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 6 Apr 24, 11:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,673
Posted By fredflintstone
Not sure if it has changed, but if you put a...

Not sure if it has changed, but if you put a pick-up time and you miss it , it automatically cancels the reservation and you need to input a new reservation in the app.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 5 Apr 24, 02:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 439
Posted By fredflintstone
Yes, if you do online check-in you can do bag...

Yes, if you do online check-in you can do bag drop or just go to a normal check-in desk (club world of course) and get them to label your bags for you (my preferred route). Even if you have printed...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 3 Apr 24, 11:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 439
Posted By fredflintstone
You should be able to get to the plane before...

You should be able to get to the plane before revealing. By ...

Check-in online at 24 hours, then do bag drop the night before. Do not remember bag drop having a priority line, but if you want...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 3 Apr 24, 11:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 422
Posted By fredflintstone
Not sure why, but AVIS with BA seem to be making...

Not sure why, but AVIS with BA seem to be making the Midsize RAV 4 SUV cheaper than the economy cars. My DD also got a great deal with this SUV.
Maybe AVIS got a load of RAV 4's that they need to...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 3 Apr 24, 11:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 736
Posted By fredflintstone
It was the same last year, car allocated at B,...

It was the same last year, car allocated at B, although booked with BA. Garage could change the car to one in C (they had ipads) , but were unable to add extra drivers, you had to go back to the desk...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Apr 24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 655
Posted By fredflintstone
You can book your return at the same point for...

You can book your return at the same point for free even though it is more than 7 days, I assume for flights only it will be at 24 hours before return.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 2 Apr 24, 01:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 322
Posted By fredflintstone
No, I think you'll find that that is just the...

No, I think you'll find that that is just the busy cycle for IoA. Look at weeks around it and you tend to find US less busy on Fri and Sun, but IoA busy.

And it tends to be accurate
Forum: General Chat 2 Apr 24, 01:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,271
Posted By fredflintstone
Totally agree with this, as they have a hotline...

Totally agree with this, as they have a hotline number. They will ask you to wait until the recommended max time (12 weeks ?) and then chase it for you. My grandson's passport application seemed to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Apr 24, 12:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 655
Posted By fredflintstone
Virgin seat reserve for free at 7 days when Red FC member

Just reminding anyone who has not paid for seats, that if you booked via virgin holidays or virgin atlantic with hotel (and I suppose carhire also, as these would be handled by virgin holidays) that...
Forum: Accommodation 2 Apr 24, 12:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 962
Posted By fredflintstone
Hotels.com also often include the rate in their...

Hotels.com also often include the rate in their price. When you pay them it is less the resort fee, so although you need to pay it at the hotel, the total price you pay is their quoted rate for the...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 31 Mar 24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,310
Posted By fredflintstone
Well it would probably not have been appropriate...

Well it would probably not have been appropriate for them to make HHN announcements last week for religious reasons, and is this week too soon?.
Tickets were on sale at this time last year, but then...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 31 Mar 24, 01:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 726
Posted By fredflintstone
Depending on month etc , IOA does not always have...

Depending on month etc , IOA does not always have early entry. Sometimes it is only US , sometimes IoA and sometimes both.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Mar 24, 11:44 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,622
Posted By fredflintstone
And don't forget the nights with buy one pint get...

And don't forget the nights with buy one pint get one free :grin:
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Mar 24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,831
Posted By fredflintstone
I think the original rule was to stop people...

I think the original rule was to stop people having their baggage loaded , but not getting on the flight for terrorist purposes. That is why they are unloaded if a passenger does not arrive at the...
Forum: Accommodation 29 Mar 24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 581
Posted By fredflintstone
Just remember that you need to book the HRH or...

Just remember that you need to book the HRH or RPR for 5 to get the express passes and you do pay a little more for 5 in a room, as they add a little more for each occupant. The Endless summer...
Forum: Accommodation 27 Mar 24, 02:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 532
Posted By fredflintstone
Not sure, but if it is, just exit/enter at the...

Not sure, but if it is, just exit/enter at the end of the carpark (furthest from the reception Barrier) that is open 24/7 also on I-drive towards the right when looking from KFC, or just walk onto...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Mar 24, 02:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,897
Posted By fredflintstone
Are you sure the 500 extra was just going 3 days...

Are you sure the 500 extra was just going 3 days earlier with flight only? If it is a package I would have thought 500 included 3 nights extra accommodation. In that case 500 is ok, but 500 flight...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Mar 24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 541
Posted By fredflintstone
And that's the site you need to manage your...

And that's the site you need to manage your booking through if you book the hotel with virgin atlantic during the booking of flights.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 26 Mar 24, 03:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,231
Posted By fredflintstone
The boats have their own security at the hotels,...

The boats have their own security at the hotels, so avoid the main security area. The buses from the hotels do not and you need to go through the normal security. Other options are using the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Mar 24, 03:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 541
Posted By fredflintstone
Probably just a glitch. You can book a hotel...

Probably just a glitch.
You can book a hotel with flights on virgin atlantic as my DD recently did it. The booking will be managed by Virgin Holidays, but you need to use a different web site to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Mar 24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,128
Posted By fredflintstone
A big ouch :omg: It was 155 for April.

A big ouch :omg: It was 155 for April.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Mar 24, 10:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,128
Posted By fredflintstone
Had you considered the Aerotel at T3, the walk is...

Had you considered the Aerotel at T3, the walk is less than that linking tunnel in T4 as it is just by T3. Or the Hilton Garden at T2? Much less hassle in the morning.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Mar 24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 374
Posted By fredflintstone
Or you could do one booking for 2 and reduce the...

Or you could do one booking for 2 and reduce the cost by part payment with avios, that way you have the protection of a single booking. Worth checking the cost against 2 bookings as i'm not sure if...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Mar 24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 519
Posted By fredflintstone
I also noticed on another thread that you were...

I also noticed on another thread that you were talking about flying on a separate ticket down to London. You can also book multi-leg trips with Avios, so have protection on mixed connections. You...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Mar 24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 519
Posted By fredflintstone
And you can use avios to pay for the seat...

And you can use avios to pay for the seat reservation also in manage my booking
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Mar 24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,870
Posted By fredflintstone
None of us would like to fly on an unsafe plane...

None of us would like to fly on an unsafe plane or with tired crew. And I'm not saying that. Safety is important. But Florida return is only 8 hours or less and many international flights are far...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Mar 24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,870
Posted By fredflintstone
I know it a fresh crew on the return and hours...

I know it a fresh crew on the return and hours can be a limiting factor. But having a reserve crew in Florida is not unreasonable with the weather and is possible, BA chose not to. Your response...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Mar 24, 02:45 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,822
Posted By fredflintstone
Why no mention of masks? Are we all now...

Why no mention of masks? Are we all now conditioned to hate them.

I've got my clinell wipes , individually wrapped
I've got my nose spray
My mask ?
My nitrile gloves for emergencies
and my...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 19 Mar 24, 01:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 408
Posted By fredflintstone
I also don't take the extended insurance, but I...

I also don't take the extended insurance, but I have used the company above one many years ago with no issues.
Last year, I was standing there looking at the flat tyre on my Toyota Sienna 8 seater...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 18 Mar 24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 604
Posted By fredflintstone
Just to clear this up. If you do not have a...

Just to clear this up.

If you do not have a UOAP then normally you can self-park in the car parks after 6, eg if visiting citywalk. However, during HHN it is only free after midnight, so they can...
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