Albufeira's Forum : French ATC

Albufeira's Forum : French ATC https://albufeira.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:33:07 +0000 Thu, 14 Sep 2017 10:49:12 +0000 https://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 albufeira.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=8590 <![CDATA[Albufeira's Forum]]> https://albufeira.com/forum//images/albufeira-forum-logo.png https://albufeira.com/forum/ <![CDATA[French ATC : "silly shorts"?I've...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/french-atc_topic8590_post103374.html#103374 Author: Jock
Subject: 8590
Posted: 14/September/2017 at 10:49

"silly shorts"?
I've seen a big chap on a bike around town in WW2 It Aint Half Hot Mum style shorts. Frightening. Whom could he be?
]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2017 10:49:12 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/french-atc_topic8590_post103374.html#103374 <![CDATA[French ATC : So much for the heightened security...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/french-atc_topic8590_post103373.html#103373 Author: cubsur
Subject: 8590
Posted: 14/September/2017 at 09:30

So much for the heightened security checks required to preserve the Western way of life and our democracies. Still, does it really matter when you can cross the border by train, coach or car without anyone so much as bothering?

I think all those golfers in silly shorts are a major threat to national peace and stability. They must be controlled!
]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2017 09:30:02 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/french-atc_topic8590_post103373.html#103373 <![CDATA[French ATC : Last Friday it took us 40 minutes...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/french-atc_topic8590_post103368.html#103368 Author: Big Col
Subject: 8590
Posted: 13/September/2017 at 11:05

Last Friday it took us 40 minutes to get through passport control at Faro and it was chaotic with queues merging, passengers moving taped lane markers, etc.
When we reached the official it was a glance at the passport photo and a nod through. No checking or scanning at all - probably 3 seconds each!]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2017 11:05:36 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/french-atc_topic8590_post103368.html#103368 <![CDATA[French ATC : We got delayed about 1hr 30 minutes...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/french-atc_topic8590_post103362.html#103362 Author: DICEYUK
Subject: 8590
Posted: 13/September/2017 at 06:08

We got delayed about 1hr 30 minutes which was bad enough but then when we landed at around 8.45pm we had Faro Airport to contend with.
Over 40 minutes to get through passport control where there was only 2 booths open trying to cope with 3 or 4 flights.
The eye recognition things were all showing green but they were blocked off so you couldn't use them.
Joke
]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2017 06:08:02 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/french-atc_topic8590_post103362.html#103362 <![CDATA[French ATC : It's a widespread strike...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/french-atc_topic8590_post103358.html#103358 Author: cubsur
Subject: 8590
Posted: 12/September/2017 at 17:47

It's a widespread strike among the usual suspects - railways, ATC, anything where government pays the wages.
]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2017 17:47:34 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/french-atc_topic8590_post103358.html#103358 <![CDATA[French ATC : Just found out that they're...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/french-atc_topic8590_post103348.html#103348 Author: DICEYUK
Subject: 8590
Posted: 12/September/2017 at 09:17

Just found out that they're at it again today and we fly out this afternoon Cry

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2017 09:17:38 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/french-atc_topic8590_post103348.html#103348 <![CDATA[French ATC : Yes, last June we flew from Newcastle...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/french-atc_topic8590_post101450.html#101450 Author: Big Col
Subject: 8590
Posted: 04/March/2017 at 09:26

Yes, last June we flew from Newcastle over Dublin and the coast of southern Ireland to avoid French airspace and still arrived at Faro on time.

]]> Sat, 04 Mar 2017 09:26:25 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/french-atc_topic8590_post101450.html#101450 <![CDATA[French ATC : Big Col wrote:They're...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/french-atc_topic8590_post101448.html#101448 Author: tonisdad
Subject: 8590
Posted: 04/March/2017 at 09:15

Big Col wrote:

They're at it again! There will be a French Air Traffic Control strike next week.

The strike, called by the UNSA union, will hit flights between Monday March 6th and Friday March 10th.

You would think they would give it up as a bad job.

I don`t know why British operators do not avoid French airspace at all times where possible and fly down West coast of UK. Hit them in the pocket.

Couple of times we have diverted it took no longer flying from Leeds or Newcastle. Granted more Southern airports might not be the same.

]]> Sat, 04 Mar 2017 09:15:16 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/french-atc_topic8590_post101448.html#101448 <![CDATA[French ATC : Isn't it about time they...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/french-atc_topic8590_post101447.html#101447 Author: cubsur
Subject: 8590
Posted: 04/March/2017 at 08:12

Isn't it about time they had another revolution and be done with all this? Just string up a few of the politicians, so the downtrodden masses get back their 35 hour week and retirement at 50.

]]> Sat, 04 Mar 2017 08:12:02 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/french-atc_topic8590_post101447.html#101447 <![CDATA[French ATC : They're at it again! There...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/french-atc_topic8590_post101445.html#101445 Author: Big Col
Subject: 8590
Posted: 04/March/2017 at 08:04

They're at it again! There will be a French Air Traffic Control strike next week.

The strike, called by the UNSA union, will hit flights between Monday March 6th and Friday March 10th.

]]> Sat, 04 Mar 2017 08:04:01 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/french-atc_topic8590_post101445.html#101445 <![CDATA[French ATC : We should've departed Faro...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/french-atc_topic8590_post99436.html#99436 Author: sidsmum
Subject: 8590
Posted: 15/September/2016 at 19:28

We should've departed Faro 10 minutes ago, delayed til 21.15 - hey ho!]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2016 19:28:59 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/french-atc_topic8590_post99436.html#99436 <![CDATA[French ATC : I'm not buying anymore of...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/french-atc_topic8590_post99434.html#99434 Author: bob d
Subject: 8590
Posted: 15/September/2016 at 17:34

I'm not buying anymore of their letters as a boycott.
]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2016 17:34:20 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/french-atc_topic8590_post99434.html#99434 <![CDATA[French ATC : Don't ya just love the French? I...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/french-atc_topic8590_post99433.html#99433 Author: Andrew
Subject: 8590
Posted: 15/September/2016 at 16:58

Don't ya just love the French?

I mean, they criticise our food and then they eat crepe?

]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2016 16:58:48 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/french-atc_topic8590_post99433.html#99433 <![CDATA[French ATC : It makes me wonder whether they...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/french-atc_topic8590_post99430.html#99430 Author: Jayjan
Subject: 8590
Posted: 15/September/2016 at 15:55

It makes me wonder whether they called it off because earlier I checked departures terminal 3 Manchester and at least 3 planes were on final boarding for CGD Paris & No cancelled flights showing.]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2016 15:55:21 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/french-atc_topic8590_post99430.html#99430 <![CDATA[French ATC : Daughter was away on time this...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/french-atc_topic8590_post99428.html#99428 Author: tonisdad
Subject: 8590
Posted: 15/September/2016 at 13:42

Daughter was away on time this morning no problems. I noticed that also bob d. Thought it was strange so many planes in French air space.
The rest of Europe should boycott them altogethor and their ferries where possible.
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