Effects of Coronavirus (COVID-19) On Entertainment & Tourism Industry | Page 124 | Inside Universal Forums
Inside Universal Forums
Inside Universal Forums
  • Home
  • Forums
    New posts Search forums Account Upgrades
  • News
    Universal Studios Hollywood Universal Orlando Universal Studios Japan Universal Studios Singapore Universal Studios Beijing
  • Merchandise
Log in Register
What's new Search

Search

By:
  • New posts
  • Search forums
  • Account Upgrades
Menu
Log in

Register

Install the app
  • Signing up for a Premium Membership is a donation to help Inside Universal maintain costs and offers an ad-free experience on the forum. Learn more about it here.
  • Forums
  • General Park Discussions
  • General Discussions
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.

Effects of Coronavirus (COVID-19) On Entertainment & Tourism Industry

  • Thread starter Thread starter Nick
  • Start date Start date Feb 15, 2020
Status
Not open for further replies.
Prev
  • 1
  • …

    Go to page

  • 122
  • 123
  • 124
  • 125
  • 126
  • …

    Go to page

  • 260
Next
First Prev 124 of 260

Go to page

Next Last
Scott W.

Scott W.

Superstar
Joined
Feb 26, 2014
Messages
14,282
Location
Glasgow
  • May 5, 2020
  • #2,461
randompixel said:
Seeing Gatwick was their "Leisure" hub (Orlando + Caribbean) and Heathrow was the "Business" hub, I wonder if that's an indicator of how they expect things to re-open going forward? Or will they just move everything to Heathrow?

What is missing from the BBC article is also...

Travel news for our readers in the UK and Europe - The Points Guy

Stories and guides that are written for The Points Guy readers in the UK and Europe.
thepointsguy.co.uk thepointsguy.co.uk

The 747's were also the "Leisure" craft serving Orlando until the newer A350-1000's in a different configuration came in.
Click to expand...

I'm sure they were meant to be retired already but kept pushing it back.
 
Jeepers Reaper

Jeepers Reaper

Shark Bait
Joined
Aug 1, 2018
Messages
229
Location
Ecosse
  • May 5, 2020
  • #2,462
randompixel said:
Seeing Gatwick was their "Leisure" hub (Orlando + Caribbean) and Heathrow was the "Business" hub, I wonder if that's an indicator of how they expect things to re-open going forward? Or will they just move everything to Heathrow?

What is missing from the BBC article is also...

Travel news for our readers in the UK and Europe - The Points Guy

Stories and guides that are written for The Points Guy readers in the UK and Europe.
thepointsguy.co.uk thepointsguy.co.uk

The 747's were also the "Leisure" craft serving Orlando until the newer A350-1000's in a different configuration came in.
Click to expand...

Well that will certainly impact Glasgow @Scott W. as they only use the 747 from there just now.
 
randompixel

randompixel

Shark Bait
Joined
Dec 16, 2015
Messages
310
Age
42
Location
Surrey, England
  • May 5, 2020
  • #2,463
Maybe they'll just use the lower-capacity A350's and A330's for the time being then.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Jeepers Reaper
Viator

Viator

Veteran Member
Joined
Nov 23, 2013
Messages
23,501
Location
Seattle, WA!
  • May 5, 2020
  • #2,464


Disney is seemingly going to kickstart their reopenings with Shanghai by the middle of the month.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Andysol, Clive, Jerroddragon and 2 others
Scott W.

Scott W.

Superstar
Joined
Feb 26, 2014
Messages
14,282
Location
Glasgow
  • May 5, 2020
  • #2,465
Jeepers Reaper said:
Well that will certainly impact Glasgow @Scott W. as they only use the 747 from there just now.
Click to expand...

I just checked there and it's still saying 747 for the flight.

va 747.JPG

Obviously if this has just been announced, it will take a while to change.
 
  • Sad
Reactions: Jeepers Reaper
G

GhostHost85

Shark Bait
Joined
Jul 24, 2019
Messages
164
Age
39
  • May 5, 2020
  • #2,466
Nick said:
You can also look at The Irishman as a prime example of ballooned budgets. That was a straight drama and it cost $170M (before marketing). The ONLY reason that it cost as much as it did was because Scorsese HAD to cast DeNiro, Pesci and Pachino, which meant using de-aging technologies. And now Scorsese has another straight drama he has already pitched to studios and been turned down by all of them because it is projected to cost $200M. So now of course he went back to try and get some of Netflix's endless supply of money...

Absolutely ludicrous that budgets have gotten so out of hand.
Click to expand...

There is no way Netflix can make enough profit out of a single movie to justify spending 200 million on one. No sensible business is getting to fund a 200 million dollar crime drama, when it would be lucky to make a fourth of that budget back.

TV shows like The Mandalorian are showing that you can make things look good without spending 100 million plus on something.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Lucky Planet
U

UAN17

Minion
Joined
Jul 7, 2015
Messages
518
Age
35
  • May 5, 2020
  • #2,467
The Virgin 747 is majestic (I was meant to be on one in 2 days!) whilst there’s more modern aircraft, the pure thrill of a 747 combined with Virgins service made travel on them a joy. I’m sad, obviously, for the job josses, but will miss seeing this plane in the sky.

At this rate, the UK aviation industry is going to be absolutely decimated. Please don’t make me fly BA to get to he states.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Lucky Planet and Andysol
Scott W.

Scott W.

Superstar
Joined
Feb 26, 2014
Messages
14,282
Location
Glasgow
  • May 5, 2020
  • #2,468
UAN17 said:
The Virgin 747 is majestic (I was meant to be on one in 2 days!) whilst there’s more modern aircraft, the pure thrill of a 747 combined with Virgins service made travel on them a joy. I’m sad, obviously, for the job josses, but will miss seeing this plane in the sky.

At this rate, the UK aviation industry is going to be absolutely decimated. Please don’t make me fly BA to get to he states.
Click to expand...

As exciting as being on a 747 was, the planes were long overdue for retirement and the interiors were in bad shape.

I don't mind BA but I don't want to fly TUI even if it is on a dreamliner.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Lucky Planet
U

UAN17

Minion
Joined
Jul 7, 2015
Messages
518
Age
35
  • May 5, 2020
  • #2,469
Scott W. said:
As exciting as being on a 747 was, the planes were long overdue for retirement and the interiors were in bad shape.

I don't mind BA but I don't want to fly TUI even if it is on a dreamliner.
Click to expand...

Went on Virgins Dreamliner to LA & that was a treat.

Had some really awful long haul flights on BA. Tui, although I’ve only sampled short haul, were quite impressive. I’d sooner go TUI to Orlando than BA.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Scott W.
LieutLaww

LieutLaww

Jurassic Ranger
Joined
May 3, 2015
Messages
1,369
Location
UK
  • May 5, 2020
  • #2,470
Virgin Atlantic was due to retire its last remaining 747's before summer next year, with them closing operation at Gatwick for the time being they can remove all 7 of those planes now and when they resume flights at Gatwick the A350's can be brought into service.
 
Scott W.

Scott W.

Superstar
Joined
Feb 26, 2014
Messages
14,282
Location
Glasgow
  • May 5, 2020
  • #2,471
UAN17 said:
Went on Virgins Dreamliner to LA & that was a treat.

Had some really awful long haul flights on BA. Tui, although I’ve only sampled short haul, were quite impressive. I’d sooner go TUI to Orlando than BA.
Click to expand...

I've flew a few times long haul with BA. The a380 is great, especially upstairs on a window seat since you get a massive side cabinet because of the curve. The only bad flight I had with BA long haul was on a 747 before it was updated. It was a like a plane from the 90s.

Here's something of interest:

 
U

UAN17

Minion
Joined
Jul 7, 2015
Messages
518
Age
35
  • May 5, 2020
  • #2,472
LieutLaww said:
Virgin Atlantic was due to retire its last remaining 747's before summer next year, with them closing operation at Gatwick for the time being they can remove all 7 of those planes now and when they resume flights at Gatwick the A350's can be brought into service.
Click to expand...

They’d recently placed an order for 14 Airbus a330 Neos, so I wonder how this plays in with their fleet reduction plans. Strange time for Virgin, just a few months back they were looking at a massive expansion through Flybe. Now they’ve gone under (which seems very strange) and now they’re reducing their already small(ish) fleet further.

I’d love it if Virgin were more dominant and offered more competition on long haul routes. I’m surprised they’ve struggled so much financially, but I feel their pricing model is strangely off.
 
U

UAN17

Minion
Joined
Jul 7, 2015
Messages
518
Age
35
  • May 5, 2020
  • #2,473
Scott W. said:
I've flew a few times long haul with BA. The a380 is great, especially upstairs on a window seat since you get a massive side cabinet because of the curve. The only bad flight I had with BA long haul was on a 747 before it was updated. It was a like a plane from the 90s.

Here's something of interest:

Click to expand...


These battered 747s are still in service. Travelled on one to Africa last winter, and the tv screen was like a grid. The service was so so poor.
 
  • Wow
Reactions: Scott W.
LieutLaww

LieutLaww

Jurassic Ranger
Joined
May 3, 2015
Messages
1,369
Location
UK
  • May 5, 2020
  • #2,474
I thought it was 14 A350's not A330's ?
 
Jerroddragon

Jerroddragon

Superstar
Platinum Member
Joined
Jun 27, 2017
Messages
10,181
Age
36
  • May 5, 2020
  • #2,475
AlexanderMBush said:


Disney is seemingly going to kickstart their reopenings with Shanghai by the middle of the month.
Click to expand...

It will be a good test....see if we can open parks or not in the states
 
U

UAN17

Minion
Joined
Jul 7, 2015
Messages
518
Age
35
  • May 5, 2020
  • #2,476
LieutLaww said:
I thought it was 14 A350's not A330's ?
Click to expand...

8 a350s I believe (747 and a340 replacements) and 14 a330 neos (a330 replacements)
 
Scott W.

Scott W.

Superstar
Joined
Feb 26, 2014
Messages
14,282
Location
Glasgow
  • May 5, 2020
  • #2,477
UAN17 said:
These battered 747s are still in service. Travelled on one to Africa last winter, and the tv screen was like a grid. The service was so so poor.
Click to expand...

That's the ones. When I went to the west coast last year, I switched to Virgin flying from Manchester because I didn't want to take the risk being on that plane again. BA said the planes had been upgraded but I wasn't 100% sure. Happy I didn't now.

Having said that, I'd happily fly from Manchester again, it was such an effortless experience. Glasgow is a nightmare. Last time we came in on the 747, it took 90mins before the bags started coming out. Plus the new VIP terminal at Manchester looks pretty good and surprisingly good value:

Experience aether | Private Terminal at Manchester Airport

Whether it's the beginning or end of your journey, enjoy an effortless, seamless experience through aether, the private terminal at Manchester Airport.
www.manchesterairport.co.uk www.manchesterairport.co.uk

What really puts me off TUI is going into Sanford which isn't really a big deal but the luggage pricing is ridiculous. You get 20kg as standard but can upgraded to 25kg but no bad can be over 23kg so what's the point? Anything above that costs more again. By the time you get all the add ons like picking your seat, you're just as cheap flying Virgin.
 
  • Like
Reactions: UAN17
HalfGlass

HalfGlass

Jurassic Ranger
Joined
Apr 21, 2013
Messages
1,347
  • May 5, 2020
  • #2,478
Hearing from a pretty reputable source that Tenet is definitely releasing in July...no plans of pushing, short of another country wide shutdown.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Andysol
U

UAN17

Minion
Joined
Jul 7, 2015
Messages
518
Age
35
  • May 5, 2020
  • #2,479
Scott W. said:
That's the ones. When I went to the west coast last year, I switched to Virgin flying from Manchester because I didn't want to take the risk being on that plane again. BA said the planes had been upgraded but I wasn't 100% sure. Happy I didn't now.

Having said that, I'd happily fly from Manchester again, it was such an effortless experience. Glasgow is a nightmare. Last time we came in on the 747, it took 90mins before the bags started coming out. Plus the new VIP terminal at Manchester looks pretty good and surprisingly good value:

Experience aether | Private Terminal at Manchester Airport

Whether it's the beginning or end of your journey, enjoy an effortless, seamless experience through aether, the private terminal at Manchester Airport.
www.manchesterairport.co.uk www.manchesterairport.co.uk

What really puts me off TUI is going into Sanford which isn't really a big deal but the luggage pricing is ridiculous. You get 20kg as standard but can upgraded to 25kg but no bad can be over 23kg so what's the point? Anything above that costs more again. By the time you get all the add ons like picking your seat, you're just as cheap flying Virgin.
Click to expand...

I find MCO atrocious as an experience, other than that cool little monorail system. LAX was a breeze in comparison for customs and baggage. Maybe I got lucky. But there’s something about MCO which is just part of the tradition now, so it would be hard to move to Sanford.

I just like everything as it is and I want to go. I want to fly on Virgin, to MCO, and go to parks where I don’t have to wash my hands 5000 times. Makes me think I took it all for granted, and now things may never be the same again.
 
randompixel

randompixel

Shark Bait
Joined
Dec 16, 2015
Messages
310
Age
42
Location
Surrey, England
  • May 5, 2020
  • #2,480
Scott W. said:
What really puts me off TUI is going into Sanford which isn't really a big deal but the luggage pricing is ridiculous. You get 20kg as standard but can upgraded to 25kg but no bad can be over 23kg so what's the point? Anything above that costs more again. By the time you get all the add ons like picking your seat, you're just as cheap flying Virgin.
Click to expand...

From 2022 they're changing to Melbourne International Airport. Even further away.
 
Prev
  • 1
  • …

    Go to page

  • 122
  • 123
  • 124
  • 125
  • 126
  • …

    Go to page

  • 260
Next
First Prev 124 of 260

Go to page

Next Last
Status
Not open for further replies.
Share:
Facebook X Bluesky LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Tumblr WhatsApp Email Share Link

Book with our Travel Partners

MEI Travel

Latest posts

  • MrRoamer
    Is Epic Universe the future of theme park structure?
    • Latest: MrRoamer
    • 10 minutes ago
    General Discussions
  • EAS
    Halloween Horror Nights 2025 (USH) - Speculation & Rumors
    • Latest: EAS
    • 12 minutes ago
    Halloween Horror Nights 2025
  • SeanPhilly
    Halloween Horror Nights 34 (UOR) - Speculation & Rumors
    • Latest: SeanPhilly
    • 53 minutes ago
    Halloween Horror Nights 34
  • jseal777
    Universal's Epic Universe General News & Discussion
    • Latest: jseal777
    • Today at 1:06 PM
    Universal Epic Universe
  • UniversalRBLX
    Universal Horror Unleashed - Las Vegas, NV
    • Latest: UniversalRBLX
    • Today at 11:24 AM
    Other Universal Parks & Resorts

Share this page

Facebook X Bluesky LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Tumblr WhatsApp Email Share Link
  • Forums
  • General Park Discussions
  • General Discussions
  • Style variation
    System Light Dark
  • Contact us
  • Terms and rules
  • Privacy policy
  • Help
  • Home
  • RSS
Community platform by XenForo® © 2010-2025 XenForo Ltd.
  • This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn more…
Back
Top