emesde Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 6 minutes ago, Two-lane said: It's a car park. Just a car park. But they need to have a 12 month trial, because they are not sure if... well, what is it that they are not sure about? In my opinion they should install cheap, interior-use barriers, and replace them every 14 years. Low cost, but will produce exactly the same income as with the high-tech read-your-eyeballs systems. Exactly its not rocket science its a car park pay system as used in millions of car parks. Used in lots of languages and money systems. It doesn't need to be made complicated. It makes us look like a backward nation wanting a 12 months trial for this new fangled invention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowman Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 (edited) I wonder how many people rebooked on to tonight's service were on the cancelled flights from Sunday Edited May 3, 2022 by snowman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTailT Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 15 minutes ago, snowman said: I wonder how many people rebooked on to tonight's service were on the cancelled flights from Sunday Putting the passengers up in London tonight will be expensive I bet! Saw a private jet from Manchester couldn't land either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 2 hours ago, doc.fixit said: I still don't know what is wrong with touch card as alternative. What about cheques for those without the other means or those who would prefer? You could pay for your parking in advance based on your flight departure/ arrival times plus say an hour either way and get electronic card or whatever, to get you through the barrier to exit. Sure there will be delayed flight departures and arrivals so not perfect but why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 9 minutes ago, The Voice of Reason said: What about cheques for those without the other means or those who would prefer? You could pay for your parking in advance based on your flight departure/ arrival times plus say an hour either way and get electronic card or whatever, to get you through the barrier to exit. Sure there will be delayed flight departures and arrivals so not perfect but why not? Is there a bank account that doesn't have a card? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Gladys said: Is there a bank account that doesn't have a card? Possibly not. Mine has both a card and a cheque book. I pay the window cleaner by cheque. Why shouldn’t I pay for my airport parking by cheque if I don’t have a smartphone and can’t use use Manx coins? If I’ve understood things right paying by card won’t be an option. I stand to be corrected Edited May 3, 2022 by The Voice of Reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellanvannin2010 Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 5 minutes ago, The Voice of Reason said: Possibly not. Mine has both a card and a cheque book. I pay the window cleaner by cheque. Why shouldn’t I pay for my airport parking by cheque if I don’t have a smartphone and can’t use use Manx coins? If I’ve understood things right paying by card won’t be an option. I stand to be corrected Do you pay for your flights by cheque? And yes there should be a machine inside to pay by card 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two-lane Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 22 minutes ago, The Voice of Reason said: What about cheques for those without the other means or those who would prefer? No doubt you would want to pay for the car park charge with a cheque written on the side of a cow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Just now, ellanvannin2010 said: Do you pay for your flights by cheque? And yes there should be a machine inside to pay by card No I pay for my flights by card. Yes there should be a machine inside to pay by card/ cash as there was before the barriers broke. But my understanding is that it will be an app only system. As I said, my understanding might be wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 1 minute ago, Two-lane said: No doubt you would want to pay for the car park charge with a cheque written on the side of a cow. No,on the shell of an egg would be my preference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesypeas Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 2 hours ago, Numbnuts said: Mmmmm worrying that the barriers are on trial for 12 months. Any money on they won't work out and miraculously be replaced with a coin one which accepts manx pound coins !! Ohhh and the through baggage isnt anything new as used that option many times through to Bangkok with flybe / Etihad and its a brilliant bonus. Say goodbye to your bags at Ronaldsway and through to pick up at Bangkok. With the bonus of the 30kg luggage allowance with my guest card . Through checked (International) baggage (not possible via Manchester at the moment). Possibly not until at least July. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 2 hours ago, cheesypeas said: Through checked (International) baggage (not possible via Manchester at the moment). Possibly not until at least July. Thanks , due to Covid etc haven't travelled to Bangkok since 2019 but did it prior to that loads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTailT Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 2 hours ago, cheesypeas said: Through checked (International) baggage (not possible via Manchester at the moment). Possibly not until at least July. That stung me on a through ticket I had with BA. IOM-MAN-LHR-BOS before Heathrow has obviously started direct. Had to recheck my bags in Manchester, Loganair flight delayed. BA desk in Manchester had just closed as I turned up with Mrs NoTailT sweating after the run. Thankfully they reopened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowman Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 Car park 3 won't be in use for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 1 minute ago, snowman said: Car park 3 won't be in use for a while Thought Crookall said yesterday to use this car park it’s fully open?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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