molecrochip

I’m going to say this again: Tui are providing all aircraft they have been contracted to provide. It has nothing to do with Tui. The issue is down to Thomas Cook no longer being around in the Charter market,

I don't believe that Tui have changed and their leg room remains 32". However, there are some rows in the middle cabin (section behind the boarding door) where the outside say 4 rows are actually 34". These rows are usually reserved for passengers with additional needs.

This just is not acceptable. Carnival is a massive diverse and inclusive company. Whilst they are not in control of their guests thoughts and comments, they will intervene when guests behave inappropriately. It appears in this case that the immediate issue has been dealt with. No doubt, someone at head office will also consider the response and whether further follow-up is needed. My hope is that this does not put Gareth Gates off performing on board. He puts on a good show which I'd recommend.

Has anyone on here bought the Premium Economy or Business Class upgrades with BA or Virgin? Could you share the prices you paid for the flight upgrade and when your holiday was please. I’m specifically looking for a real world example rather than just asking the call centre/flight team. Don’t need any personal/identifiable details.

Inside cabins in Azura are tight. Between the adult beds is the best place for the cot… or… You have an open wardrobe opposite the bathroom door. From memory the cot fits here.

Which ship you on?

Believe that they were planning on cleaning a number of public areas etc. If you had a disability that meant 6 hours away from the ship was not possible, I believe arrangements were being dealt with on a case by case basis.

You should be able to sort this before you leave. The only reason for P&O refusing is if they have already allocated all the cots. I'd ring them again. In my experience if you've requested then they are already assembled in your cabin before you arrive.

Alternatively, stick your 6 month old in the night nursery and head for a great meal in the Epicurean.

Just to say that at 6 months old, P&O will supply a cot, baby bath, steriliser and even food purée in branded jars, if appropriate. Also you might be told that it’s single beds but often your steward can put them back together once they realise you’re using the cot and not the bed. I’d take the OBC and put it towards your drinks bill or internet if that’s important to you. You don’t have to buy a drinks package to use the OBC.

So why is it ok to feel a bottle from the dispensers around Arvia and Iona but not from the buffet? This isn’t a health issue, this is about keeping the queue at the drinks dispenser in the buffet moving. It takes so much longer to fill a bottle. Two further points: a) it’s easily possible to fill your bottle without touching the dispenser nozzle. b) Even if the inside of the bottle neck does touch the outside of the nozzle, the likelihood of transferring anything is practically nil. Passenger lips come into contact with outside of bottle neck. Outside of nozzle touches inside of bottle neck. Other passengers who use plastic glasses let the water run through inside of nozzle, and free fall into glass, not touching nozzle. Not my rules! Not all companies have this rule either!

I don’t know! Elsewhere there is talk that the ship took a significant lurch to one side. My presumption is that the ship listed beyond its normal operating angle. Such a list may risk exposing the propulsion system and causing damage when it then re-enters the water. Also, you don’t want engines pushing the ship in the direction of the list, making it worse. Therefore I’m guessing some kind of fail safe system here. The ship uses Siemens SISHIP SiPODs for the ship's propulsion and power distribution systems which I have no specific knowledge off.

They are due next to each other I believe?

Both ships currently expecting to progress as planned. Iona due in first, Ventura 30 mins later.

Firstly, enjoy your cruise. Plumbing issues tend to be because people (inc crew) put stuff down the toilets they shouldn’t, blockage builds, pipe joint gives way, flood. Some ships are just more prone to problems - Arcadia and Azura spring to mind. Lessons learnt and newer ships gave better pipework!

Not getting the luck on that cruise. Reading the stories of Saga’s Spirit of Discovery coming north through Biscay at weekend, it was the right decision to wait. Up to 100 injured on that ship with tables flying etc. several heading straight to hospital when ship docked in Portsmouth yesterday evening.

Just checked, Iona currently showing as Lisbon next stop so might be lucky. Portuguese pilots have been known in the past to allow cruise traffic in but not commercial & ferries, on occasion. Wait and see I’m afraid.

Unionized maritime pilots plan to strike natiownide Nov. 6-8. Members of the OFICIALMAR/FECTRANS and SINCOMAR unions are demanding assurances that their retirement age will remain at 60 years. Pilots are required to navigate freight and passenger shipping in and out of ports; the strike will likely cause delays and disruptions to port operations. Further industrial action is planned: Nov. 14-16, Nov. 22-24, and Nov. 29-30. Disruptions to port operations, including general cargo services and passenger ships, are almost certain during the strike. Lingering shipping delays could persist after the action ends as port authorities clear any backlogs. Related protests are possible near sea ports. Announced less than a week ago. Often called off last minute but clearly not happening this time.

Knowing BGI airport fairly well, its likely that the gate was changed three times!

Do remember that whilst you may be able to bid for an upgrade - it doesn't necessarily mean that the cabin is available. By the time the bids are ready to be considered, someone may have actually bought that suite for full price.

I'm confused as to how the poster would know that the plane was changed three times.

They always remove one gangway and force the remaining guest through the other with about 30 mins to go. It maybe that they needed a different gangway at the forward doors for the wheelchair to exit hence the others being held back - there are only so many gangway staff on duty at that point so likely they were needing to redeploy them to the medical evacuation.

Glad you were ok. Where was your cabin?

I believe a number of ships now have the tours but only on 14+ day trips.

Yes, don't understand why but on Iona you can't zoom in. You can on Britannia which has the same software.