Charter Flight?

[WeeRussell]

Hilarious.

Good to see that you empathise with fellow Hibs fans.


I'll see about putting you on ignore before I get banned for reacting to your nonsense.

I wouldn’t bother with the effort pal - surely he’s unlikely to still be on here by the morning.

[Juniper Greens]

Admins, let's get rid of this Helmet boy?

He's said he's not booked on the charter, so is just stirring **** and perhaps pissing some people off who have missed out. He made his point in his first post but keeps going on and on.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

He's come up with a fair point there.

Is that relevant right now though? Maybe let the dust settle as fans try to frantically get arrangements in place less than 24 hours before being due to travel

I'm not impacted by this, but gutted for anyone who was booked up

[Hiber-nation]

He's come up with a fair point there.

He doesn't give a monkey's and he more than likely doesn't have any friends either.

[FitbaFolkKen]

Newcastle to Zante - going over Wednesday and back Friday for £221. Bit of a trek Zante to Tripoli though.

https://www.skyscanner.net/transport/flights/newc/zaki/180801/180803/?adultsv2=1&childrenv2=&cabinclass=economy&rtn=1&preferdirects=false&outboundaltsenabled=false&inboundaltsenabled=false&qp_prevProvider=ins_browse&qp_prevCurrency=GBP&priceSourceId=b3ms-UK1-3&qp_prevPrice=229#details/14585-1808011515--32174-0-18576-1808012120|18576-1808031240--31762-0-14585-1808031430

[Itsnoteasy]

The Athens curse strikes again.
Last time round I was on HFC arranged flight to Athens.
My plane took off & the Hibs team were taking off after us.
As soon as we land in Greece we are told match is cancelled & guess what the Hibs plane never took off.
Once we were in the sky Hibs knew we weren't entitled to a refund.

[MSK]

He's come up with a fair point there.Does he ? Its already been explained that no fans will be travelling on the plane, Im sure the troll knows that already though

[Itsnoteasy]

Does he ? Its already been explained that no fans will be travelling on the plane, Im sure the troll knows that already though

So when The Hibees qualify the winner should be on the flight to Molde

[Baldy Foghorn]

Not good to hear about the bad luck of those meant to be on the flight - I only hope none are the same fans who suffered the missed game last week!

I’m sure it’s already been done but keep trying the combinations on skyscanner of different routes over whatever dates you’re available, even if it means flying from a random English airport. Such a shame for those that have taken the time off and looking forward to what should have been a fantastic away trip.

Hopefully the boys do it on Thursday and give everyone another chance to travel abroad with the hibs!

One thing is for sure, I won't be using official charter again, this is just not acceptable and left 50 fans scrambling at short notice.

[Hibbyradge]

The Athens curse strikes again.
Last time round I was on HFC arranged flight to Athens.
My plane took off & the Hibs team were taking off after us.
As soon as we land in Greece we are told match is cancelled & guess what the Hibs plane never took off.
Once we were in the sky Hibs knew we weren't entitled to a refund.

We weren't entitled to a refund, full stop.

We booked a flight and it took off as scheduled.

[RoYO!]

Good deals from Glasgow. Circa 350 return. One stop- not direct.

[JIm]

How do we get there I don't know?

[CropleyWasGod]

So when The Hibees qualify the winner should be on the flight to MoldeThe winner is going to Athens. HSL have sorted him out.

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[Hibbyradge]

How do we get there I don't know?

I don't know what you mean?

I'm talking about the Athens game after 9/11.

[Itsnoteasy]

We weren't entitled to a refund, full stop.

We booked a flight and it took off as scheduled.

Obviously we weren't entitled to a refund as the flight had taken off.
You are aware that this package was booked as per going to see The Hibees which the club knew was never going to happen.

[JIm]

I don't know what you mean?

I'm talking about the Athens game after 9/11.

It's in reference to the recent European ditty thats been sung. Whilst a nightmare of a situation it's also rather apt. Sorry just realised I had replied to you directly! What a tube

[baggio70]

The Athens curse strikes again.
Last time round I was on HFC arranged flight to Athens.
My plane took off & the Hibs team were taking off after us.
As soon as we land in Greece we are told match is cancelled & guess what the Hibs plane never took off.
Once we were in the sky Hibs knew we weren't entitled to a refund.

Remember big frank asking who wanted to go back and who wanted to say in Greece . 😂
Show of hands at the luggage pick up . No one wanted to go home .

[banchoryhibs]

Just out of curiosity what is happening to the HSL raffle winners?

Are they still going on the charter or is the whole episode deemed null and void meaning everyone is getting there raffle money back?

Asking for a friend

HSL have acted superbly throughout and have honoured all commitments in an exemplarily manner - pure Hibs class! Why would you think differently?

And before you troll any further there are NO fans on the charter plane.

[Itsnoteasy]

The winner is going to Athens. HSL have sorted him out.

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Well done HSL flying from Luton. But no quite the same as flying fi the capital with the team.

[Hibbyradge]

Obviously we weren't entitled to a refund as the flight had taken off.
You are aware that this package was booked as per going to see The Hibees which the club knew was never going to happen.

Are we talking about the AEK Athens game which was postponed?

You were never entitled to a refund. The game was cancelled, not the flights.

I was in Edinburgh airport. The team had boarded their plane when UEFA cancelled the games as a mark of respect.

I saw McLeish and the team come back through the airport as we were in departures. I decided not to go, but Cliff Pike and the others went anyway.

I didn't get a refund because the flight wasn't cancelled.

[Gorebridge Hibb]

HSL have acted superbly throughout and have honoured all commitments in an exemplarily manner - pure Hibs class! Why would you think differently?

And before you troll any further there are NO fans on the charter plane.

Totally agree, well said.

[Jonnyboy]

The Athens curse strikes again.
Last time round I was on HFC arranged flight to Athens.
My plane took off & the Hibs team were taking off after us.
As soon as we land in Greece we are told match is cancelled & guess what the Hibs plane never took off.
Once we were in the sky Hibs knew we weren't entitled to a refund.


Obviously we weren't entitled to a refund as the flight had taken off.
You are aware that this package was booked as per going to see The Hibees which the club knew was never going to happen.

If you're talking about the original flight to Athens you should know that the official flight with the players etc was taxying on the runway after we'd left when the pilot was told to abort. Are you suggesting that the club was in cahoots with the air traffic controllers?

[Itsnoteasy]

Remember big frank asking who wanted to go back and who wanted to say in Greece . 😂
Show of hands at the luggage pick up . No one wanted to go home .

I went the following week.
Dearest game of fitbaw I've ever been to.

[Hibbyradge]

If you're talking about the original flight to Athens you should know that the official flight with the players etc was taxying on the runway after we'd left when the pilot was told to abort. Are you suggesting that the club was in cahoots with the air traffic controllers?

Correct.

[marinello59]

One thing is for sure, I won't be using official charter again, this is just not acceptable and left 50 fans scrambling at short notice.

Have you managed to get something else sorted?

[Itsnoteasy]

If you're talking about the original flight to Athens you should know that the official flight with the players etc was taxying on the runway after we'd left when the pilot was told to abort. Are you suggesting that the club was in cahoots with the air traffic controllers?

So within the 5/10 mins after we had taken off UEFA had decided to cancel all games.

[Billy Whizz]

Had a look on my BA hotline account
Fares have rocketed
Can get Edin to Athens, via Heathrow tomorrow afternoon for £381single, if anyone is struggling

[Itsnoteasy]

Have you managed to get something else sorted?

Baldy Foghorn will get there. He'll no miss that game.

[Jonnyboy]

So within the 5/10 mins after we had taken off UEFA had decided to cancel all games.

Are you seriously suggesting Hibs knew the game was to be called off and deliberately boarded the plane just to deceive those of us who'd boarded an earlier one and taken off? That takes conspiracy theories to a heck of a level

[Hibbyradge]

So within the 5/10 mins after we had taken off UEFA had decided to cancel all games.

Hibs were on their plane when they found out the game was postponed.

100%. I was there.

You've been harbouring an unjustified grievance for all those years.

[Baldy Foghorn]

Have you managed to get something else sorted?

Yes, panicked J, and booked Wed to Frid

[banchoryhibs]

Just out of curiosity what is happening to the HSL raffle winners?

Are they still going on the charter or is the whole episode deemed null and void meaning everyone is getting there raffle money back?

Asking for a friend

HSL have acted superbly throughout and have honoured all commitments in an exemplarily manner - pure Hibs class! Why would you think differently?

And before you troll any further there are NO fans on the charter plane.

[HelmutSchlong]

HSL have acted superbly throughout and have honoured all commitments in an exemplarily manner - pure Hibs class! Why would you think differently?

And before you troll any further there are NO fans on the charter plane.

I asked a question, it has been answered. Where in my post did I say otherwise?

I agree, HSL have acted with good faith and humility. Things like this are the epitome of Hibs Class!

But troll, lol. It seems if someone goes against the grain on any online platform these days then they are labelled a troll

[ancient hibee]

I asked a question, it has been answered. Where in my post did I say otherwise?

I agree, HSL have acted with good faith and humility. Things like this are the epitome of Hibs Class!

But troll, lol. It seems if someone goes against the grain on any online platform these days then they are labelled a troll
It was very decent of you to ask on behalf of a friend.Such selflessness is to be commended.

[marinello59]

Yes, panicked J, and booked Wed to Frid

Not ideal but good to hear you are sorted.

[Baldy Foghorn]

Not ideal but good to hear you are sorted.

Thanks J:aok:

[MacBean]

For those looking, Lufthansa via Frankfurt currently £377z hope you all find something .

My flight route out is £201 edi-cephalonia- Athens

Not sure about return

[Billy Whizz]

Thanks J:aok:

How are you getting to Tripoli and back, or have you not had time to think about that yet

[oldbutdim]

I asked a question, it has been answered. Where in my post did I say otherwise?

I agree, HSL have acted with good faith and humility. Things like this are the epitome of Hibs Class!

But troll, lol. It seems if someone goes against the grain on any online platform these days then they are labelled a troll


You're not 'going against the grain' at all.
And I certainly wouldn't call you a troll.

[Itsnoteasy]

Are we talking about the AEK Athens game which was postponed?

You were never entitled to a refund. The game was cancelled, not the flights.

I was in Edinburgh airport. The team had boarded their plane when UEFA cancelled the games as a mark of respect.

I saw McLeish and the team come back through the airport as we were in departures. I decided not to go, but Cliff Pike and the others went anyway.

I didn't get a refund because the flight wasn't cancelled.

👍

[Baldy Foghorn]

How are you getting to Tripoli and back, or have you not had time to think about that yet

Looking at a service bus B....Head is scrambled

[Billy Whizz]

Looking at a service bus B....Head is scrambled

I’m sure you’ll be fine

Well done and getting something sorted so quickly
Put in a shout in for me on Thursday night please

[CapitalGreen]

Edinburgh - Dublin - Athens currently doable for £330 Return.

Out late Tuesday with an overnight in Dublin, then on 7am flight to Athens in the morning.

[MacBean]

For those looking, Lufthansa via Frankfurt currently £377z hope you all find something .

My flight route out is £201 edi-cephalonia- Athens

Not sure about return

Just realised this doesn’t details flights so have attached below

[Baldy Foghorn]

I’m sure you’ll be fine

Well done and getting something sorted so quickly
Put in a shout in for me on Thursday night please

Will do B.....

[Gorebridge Hibb]

Looking at a service bus B....Head is scrambled

Wanted to avoid going to Athens as there are not a lot of options for public transport to the match. Lufthansa via Frankfurt looking favourite but my Dad needs to be back Friday night / Saturday morning so proving tricky.

[Baldy Foghorn]

Wanted to avoid going to Athens as there are not a lot of options for public transport to the match. Lufthansa via Frankfurt looking favourite but my Dad needs to be back Friday night / Saturday morning so proving tricky.

The one above via Lacarna, and back via Luton on Friday for 457 looked OK.

It's the transport options in Athens as you say, that is the bugbear now....

[Gorebridge Hibb]

The one above via Lacarna, and back via Luton on Friday for 457 looked OK.

It's the transport options in Athens as you say, that is the bugbear now....

Got business class with Lufthansa for the price of economy but it means not getting back to Edinburgh until Sunday morning. Trying to avoid driving from Athens to the game.

[Gorebridge Hibb]

The one above via Lacarna, and back via Luton on Friday for 457 looked OK.

It's the transport options in Athens as you say, that is the bugbear now....

Is there now enough bodies for another bus from Athens to Tripolis.

[Baldy Foghorn]

Is there now enough bodies for another bus from Athens to Tripolis.

No idea. I've never given it any thought as we were sorted, now it's up in air again.

[Billy Whizz]

No idea. I've never given it any thought as we were sorted, now it's up in air again.

Maybe start another thread, and see how many names you get, dependent on when you arrive at Athens etc
I’m sure the lads who booked the other buses could point you in the right direction

[banchoryhibs]

Check out routes that fly into Kalamata - that's the nearest airport and there are connections from Vienna , Munich and the likes. 2 hour bus ride to Tripoli. It avoids Athens.

[Baldy Foghorn]

Is there now enough bodies for another bus from Athens to Tripolis.

This is where the Club or Travel Company could interject and help out, as the buses for transfers are no longer needed

[Gorebridge Hibb]

This is where the Club or Travel Company could interject and help out, as the buses for transfers are no longer needed

I’m giving up. Hopefully get a chance to go to Molde. Enjoy the trip those of you who are going. GGTTH

[Baldy Foghorn]

I’m giving up. Hopefully get a chance to go to Molde. Enjoy the trip those of you who are going. GGTTH

Sorry to hear that:rolleyes:

[Gorebridge Hibb]

Sorry to hear that:rolleyes:

Thought the club would do a bit of grafting on our behalf. As you said they had transfers / rooms already in place. Disappointing for my old man. Bags were packed and never expected this to happen.

[Jay]

One thing is for sure, I won't be using official charter again, this is just not acceptable and left 50 fans scrambling at short notice.

Glad your sorted. Well kinda sorted, youll get there in the end. Nothing like a bit of stress to add to the fun :greengrin

[oldbutdim]

Thought the club would do a bit of grafting on our behalf. As you said they had transfers / rooms already in place. Disappointing for my old man. Bags were packed and never expected this to happen.

Just unpacked mine too.

I remember emptying my bags on an evening was a pleasureable event.
How times change.

[Gorebridge Hibb]

Just unpacked mine too.

I remember emptying my bags on an evening was a pleasureable event.
How times change.

Premier Sports it is.....£9.99 is a bit cheaper than £875 but nowhere near as good an experience.

[Hibbyradge]

Just unpacked mine too.

I remember emptying my bags on an evening was a pleasureable event.
How times change.

:tee hee:

[penihibs]

Maybe start another thread, and see how many names you get, dependent on when you arrive at Athens etc
I’m sure the lads who booked the other buses could point you in the right direction

We've managed to get sorted after this nightmare,so will be 3 of us arriving in Athens about 1pm on Wednesday, any buses that have spare seats would be well received.

[Baldy Foghorn]

Glad your sorted. Well kinda sorted, youll get there in the end. Nothing like a bit of stress to add to the fun :greengrin

:aok:

No fun tonight Jill, could have thrown laptop out of window at one point:greengrin

[Cammy]

Manchester to Athens via Munich available for £252 Lufthansa. That’s Wed - Fri, currently on Skyscanner.

[Hibs90]

The idiots on this thread need binned. Trolls and **** stirring. Yam like behaviour. Very similar to a certain idiot on twitter.

[Hermit Crab]

Surely it takes the same amount of cockpit crew to fly a big or a small plane. As I said there must be a cockpit crew/cabin crew bank to draw resources from.


Crews are not all trained on the same aircraft types though.

Like the the railways, not all depots sign the same traction or routes making work depot specific, probably the same with this charter company.

[Kojock]

Are you seriously suggesting Hibs knew the game was to be called off and deliberately boarded the plane just to deceive those of us who'd boarded an earlier one and taken off? That takes conspiracy theories to a heck of a level

Next thing you’ll be saying is the moon landings were faked 😂

[Jamesie]

http://www.hibs.net/showthread.php?331816-Milan-Malpensa-gt-Athens-Thursday-2-August-06-30-09-30-easyjet

Anyone else now booked this route?

[HibbyDave]

Glasgow-kefalonia-Athens out on Wednesday
Athens-Heraklion-Glasgow back on Friday is £325
Good flight times... leave gla at 6.00 arrive 17.00
Depart Athens on Friday at 17.00
Plenty time for travel to/from Tripolis

[Iggy Pope]

Thanks J:aok:

Have you got digs sorted B?

[HibeeMassive]

4 of us now sorted for alternate flights, just need to arrange hotel and transfers!

Edinburgh to Luton tonight, early flight tomorrow to Athens. Then home via the same route on Friday.
Came in at £430 each. Not great, but at least we’re still going..!

[MacBean]

Glasgow-kefalonia-Athens out on Wednesday
Athens-Heraklion-Glasgow back on Friday is £325
Good flight times... leave gla at 6.00 arrive 17.00
Depart Athens on Friday at 17.00
Plenty time for travel to/from Tripolis

What times your flight from Kefalonia? I’m on the 22.10

[WestStandMoaner]

If you're talking about the original flight to Athens you should know that the official flight with the players etc was taxying on the runway after we'd left when the pilot was told to abort. Are you suggesting that the club was in cahoots with the air traffic controllers?

I and a few mates were on that flight and i have to admit we all thought the same at first but when we arrived in Athens the buses had already been cancelled for transfer to the hotels we had to argue with the company who chartrered the flight to get the buses back.

Dont think Hibs knew what was going on as I could not accept my club would intentionally try and screw their own support but the charter/ travel company certainly knew what was going and i have no doubt they continued with the flight to avoid refunds. My grey matter stops me from remembering the name of the company used but i think there was a connection to Celtic either in the way of a celtic director being a part ownder in the travel company.

[MB62]

A few of the boys from the bowling club booked up last night with BA, Edinburgh - Heathrow - Athens £500c including accommodation. Don't think they were on the charter flight, just waited until late and got it through lastminute.com

[Barney McGrew]

I and a few mates were on that flight and i have to admit we all thought the same at first but when we arrived in Athens the buses had already been cancelled for transfer to the hotels we had to argue with the company who chartrered the flight to get the buses back.

Dont think Hibs knew what was going on as I could not accept my club would intentionally try and screw their own support but the charter/ travel company certainly knew what was going and i have no doubt they continued with the flight to avoid refunds. My grey matter stops me from remembering the name of the company used but i think there was a connection to Celtic either in the way of a celtic director being a part ownder in the travel company.

Their reps on the flight had no idea the game had been cancelled until about half way through the flight when they were told by the flight crew who came and spoke to them, obviously after getting a message from air traffic control.

I know that for a fact because I was sitting next to them in the 'bubble' upstairs on the plane when they were told

[oldbutdim]

I and a few mates were on that flight and i have to admit we all thought the same at first but when we arrived in Athens the buses had already been cancelled for transfer to the hotels we had to argue with the company who chartrered the flight to get the buses back.

Dont think Hibs knew what was going on as I could not accept my club would intentionally try and screw their own support but the charter/ travel company certainly knew what was going and i have no doubt they continued with the flight to avoid refunds. My grey matter stops me from remembering the name of the company used but i think there was a connection to Celtic either in the way of a celtic director being a part ownder in the travel company.

Was it 'Sphere Travel'? That rings a bell.

[oneone73]

Was it 'Sphere Travel'? That rings a bell.

Went to the Anderlecht game with them.

[RoYO!]

£352 for Edi- Heathrow- Athens. Flying Wed and back on the Friday. That includes accommodation for one night at the mainalon hotel in Tripolis.

[Gorebridge Hibb]

£352 for Edi- Heathrow- Athens. Flying Wed and back on the Friday. That includes accommodation for one night at the mainalon hotel in Tripolis.

How are you getting to and from Tripoli? Are the flights still available?

[edinburghhibee]

The Athens curse strikes again.
Last time round I was on HFC arranged flight to Athens.
My plane took off & the Hibs team were taking off after us.
As soon as we land in Greece we are told match is cancelled & guess what the Hibs plane never took off.
Once we were in the sky Hibs knew we weren't entitled to a refund.

I was also on that flight sure we were told while over Manchester or that area that hibs team charter didn’t take off!!

Cheeky beggar on the flight back from the club wanting the match tickets back tae!!!

Thankfully our club is run much better than that these days!


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[RoYO!]

How are you getting to and from Tripoli? Are the flights still available?

It has gone up to 450 now. Rentalcars.com has a 9 seater Vivaro from Athens airport for £239 for the total trip.

[Gorebridge Hibb]

We've managed to get sorted after this nightmare,so will be 3 of us arriving in Athens about 1pm on Wednesday, any buses that have spare seats would be well received.

How are you getting to Athens and have you sourced transport from Athens and back?

[penihibs]

How are you getting to Athens and have you sourced transport from Athens and back?

Not yet, looking at the now.
Seems to be a few people on the same flight out from Luton on wed at 6.10am could possibly try and get something sorted ??

[Gorebridge Hibb]

Not yet, looking at the now.
Seems to be a few people on the same flight out from Luton on wed at 6.10am could possibly try and get something sorted ??

Are you flying to Luton tonight.?

[HibbyDave]

What times your flight from Kefalonia? I’m on the 22.10

Sorry M8 I can’t go on this trip. 😢 I was just providing ideas for those who are still searching for last minute solutions.
I really wish I could make it.

[penihibs]

Are you flying to Luton tonight.?

Leaving Edinburgh today at 15.40 to Luton going to get hotel for the night flight's tomorrow at 06.10
Are you going on same route?

[WestStandMoaner]

Their reps on the flight had no idea the game had been cancelled until about half way through the flight when they were told by the flight crew who came and spoke to them, obviously after getting a message from air traffic control.

I know that for a fact because I was sitting next to them in the 'bubble' upstairs on the plane when they were told

Thanks for that I always thought all these years we had got shafted but going on what you have said it was just a case of bad luck

[BullsCloseHibs]

Just out of curiosity what is happening to the HSL raffle winners?

Are they still going on the charter or is the whole episode deemed null and void meaning everyone is getting there raffle money back?

Asking for a friend

Who are Hearts playing on Thursday evening in Europe again?

Oh aye, they finished twenty odd points behind Hibs and didn't qualify. Again hahaha (and you won't qualify this coming season again by the way 😁)

[Gorebridge Hibb]

Leaving Edinburgh today at 15.40 to Luton going to get hotel for the night flight's tomorrow at 06.10
Are you going on same route?

No. Still looking at ideas to get there. That flight today not possible.

[BullsCloseHibs]

So within the 5/10 mins after we had taken off UEFA had decided to cancel all games.

They didn't cancel all games. It was up to individual clubs that week. Plenty games went ahead. Was most annoying!

[blackpoolhibs]

They didn't cancel all games. It was up to individual clubs that week. Plenty games went ahead. Was most annoying!

I thought all European games were cancelled, we went for 5 days at around £300 all in, much cheaper than the official charter?

I remember being a bit pissed off when i found out the Americans didnt cancel anything, all there baseball and Football games went ahead, but Europe had cancelled theirs?

[BullsCloseHibs]

I thought all European games were cancelled, we went for 5 days at around £300 all in, much cheaper than the official charter?

I remember being a bit pissed off when i found out the Americans didnt cancel anything, all there baseball and Football games went ahead, but Europe had cancelled theirs?

Definitely not all games were cancelled that week mate. Loads went ahead. I was miffed our game in Athens was cancelled though. Lost out on a lot of money.

[BullsCloseHibs]

Anyone know what airline Hibs were using?

[madjock9]

https://www.airfleets.net/ficheapp/plane-b737-28923.htm

Looks like a 737-500 plane with 56 seats only probably why only team on it with so little seats available

If you think Ryanair use 737-900 which seats almost 200

[oldbutdim]

Anyone know what airline Hibs were using?

Oryx Jet

[660]

Definitely not all games were cancelled that week mate. Loads went ahead. I was miffed our game in Athens was cancelled though. Lost out on a lot of money.

The games on Thursday were cancelled but not the games on Wednesday as it was too short notice apparently. 9/11 happened on the Tuesday.

[Gorebridge Hibb]

Oryx Jet

Oh the irony......Hibs flying out to Kalamata today at noon from Edinburgh Airport on Klas Jet Airlines from................Lithuania.

[blackpoolhibs]

Definitely not all games were cancelled that week mate. Loads went ahead. I was miffed our game in Athens was cancelled though. Lost out on a lot of money.


:aok: Time dulls the memory, not sure what i had for breakfast yesterday? :greengrin

[Billy Whizz]

Oh the irony......Hibs flying out to Kalamata today at noon from Edinburgh Airport on Klas Jet Airlines from................Lithuania.

Looks like they are the replacement charter airline. Do you know who they were using who let Hibs down?
can find out if you had a flight number

Flight showing on Edinburgh airport departures as 12non

[BullsCloseHibs]

Oh the irony......Hibs flying out to Kalamata today at noon from Edinburgh Airport on Klas Jet Airlines from................Lithuania.

Mental!

[Gorebridge Hibb]

Looks like they are the replacement charter airline. Do you know who they were using who let Hibs down?
can find out if you had a flight number

Flight showing on Edinburgh airport departures as 12non

Originally Maleth Air, flight number out was MLT619

[Albanian Hibs]

My Dad just met the team at Edinburgh Airport. He is just on his way via Geneva. He sent me a few photos of the boys!

[Sammy7nil]

My mate got flights this morning Edinburgh to Athens for £320 at Lastminute.com
Flyout Wednesday home on Friday

[Billy Whizz]

Originally Maleth Air, flight number out was MLT619

This is who it looks let Hibs down. Maltese Company
Probably a Boeing 737- 300 series, maybe around 120 to 140 seats, depending on how many they can squeeze in
Luckily Klasjet were able to come to the rescue for the team, or it would have been a long journey for the players

http://www.maleth-aero.com/fleet.htm

[Jamesie]

Oh the irony......Hibs flying out to Kalamata today at noon from Edinburgh Airport on Klas Jet Airlines from................Lithuania.

25 minute delay so far. Hopefully it doesn't lengthen.

[c31]

Here myself and players @ officials wandering about. My Dublin flights been delayed which is a pain but it's Ryanair at their best. Was going to ask Neil Lennon if any new players are signing soon but his look say 'leave me alone. Which is fair enough....

[660]

This is who it looks let Hibs down. Maltese Company
Probably a Boeing 737- 300 series, maybe around 120 to 140 seats, depending on how many they can squeeze in
Luckily Klasjet were able to come to the rescue for the team, or it would have been a long journey for the players

http://www.maleth-aero.com/fleet.htm

The plane number was on one of the emails we got - it was a 737-300. I noticed that it had taken the Huns to Croatia so maybe the real reason was they couldn’t clean it in time.

[Earlydelivery]

My mate got flights this morning Edinburgh to Athens for £320 at Lastminute.com
Flyout Wednesday home on Friday

My m8 also and that’s 2 nites in Athens included

[Gorebridge Hibb]

My m8 also and that’s 2 nites in Athens included

No availability now on last minute.com

[CapitalGreen]

25 minute delay so far. Hopefully it doesn't lengthen.

Waiting for Efe to turn up.

[Albanian Hibs]

Waiting for Efe to turn up.

Nope he is def there.

[oldbutdim]

If accommodation in Athens is still being searched for, this may help.

Athens Cypria Hotel - via agoda.com

[hfcok]

The charter plane just landed at 11.25, so maybe that’s why the delay

[CapitalGreen]

Nope he is def there.

I wasn't being serious...

[hfcok]

The plane only holds 56 passengers.

[hfcok]

That’s the plane

https://www.klasjet.aero/en/jets/boeing-737-500-(ly-klj)

[Jamesie]

The charter plane just landed at 11.25, so maybe that’s why the delay

Where was it coming in from?

[madjock9]

It came up from Liverpool where it was sitting around for a couple of days after last charter.

[660]

Is anyone aware of spaces on any bus from Athens to Tripolis and back?

[Gorebridge Hibb]

Is anyone aware of spaces on any bus from Athens to Tripolis and back?

I’m in the same position. Looking at finalising flights to and from Athens but stuck for getting to and from Tripoli

[660]

I’m in the same position. Looking at finalising flights to and from Athens but stuck for getting to and from Tripoli

Yeah us too. Contemplating a taxi there and back.

[Baldy Foghorn]

Yeah us too. Contemplating a taxi there and back.

Transfers from Airport to Tripolis one way coming in at 120 Euros in car

[660]

Transfers from Airport to Tripolis one way coming in at 120 Euros in car

Can u provide some info on that company mate?

[madjock9]

Transfers from Airport to Tripolis one way coming in at 120 Euros in car

Or check out Alamo they have a 9 seater mini van for about £120 per day

[Baldy Foghorn]

Can u provide some info on that company mate?

https://gettransfer.com

[madjock9]

And the team are on the way

https://www.flightradar24.com/KLJ1102/1d54a723

[wee hay]

I hope everyone that was on the charter can find something that suits them, I fly back via Corfu on the Saturday morning although flights via Kos Crete look cheap enough 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[scoopyboy]

I wonder how many of the fans who were let down have managed to make alternative arrangements.

A few on here have obviously and I hope everybody manages it.

[Gorebridge Hibb]

I wonder how many of the fans who were let down have managed to make alternative arrangements.

A few on here have obviously and I hope everybody manages it.

Not managed to get anything suitable so far....

[Baldy Foghorn]

I wonder how many of the fans who were let down have managed to make alternative arrangements.

A few on here have obviously and I hope everybody manages it.

Know of a few who can't manage extra travelling, lay overs in airports etc, so now are not going. Gutted for them in this scenario

[Steviep73]

I’m in the same position. Looking at finalising flights to and from Athens but stuck for getting to and from Tripoli2 of us as well

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[Billy Whizz]

Know of a few who can't manage extra travelling, lay overs in airports etc, so now are not going. Gutted for them in this scenario

Just home the team get a result on Thursday night, and they can get to what looks like it will be Molde

[Baldy Foghorn]

Just home the team get a result on Thursday night, and they can get to what looks like it will be Molde

:aok:

[RoYO!]

That’s the plane

https://www.klasjet.aero/en/jets/boeing-737-500-(ly-klj)

Looks quality!

[Jamesie]

And the team are on the way

https://www.flightradar24.com/KLJ1102/1d54a723

Crossing over Montenegro just now. Flo will be able to give a wave to his extended Kosovan-Albanian family in about ten minutes!

[Jamesie]

Looks quality!

Decent nick for a 20 year old aircraft - looks like it was probably done up in 2014 and then was in storage for about 14 months between late 2015 and early 2017: https://www.planespotters.net/airframe/Boeing/737/LY-KLJ-KlasJet/GP0gU671

[oldbutdim]

Know of a few who can't manage extra travelling, lay overs in airports etc, so now are not going. Gutted for them in this scenario

That's me.

Back at work.
:boo hoo:

[Gorebridge Hibb]

That's me.

Back at work.
:boo hoo:

Looking like same for me, gutted.

[Billy Whizz]

Looking like same for me, gutted.

Just look forward to the next round. Will be a shorter flight, and should be cheaper too.
Hibs should also offer you 1st dibs on getting on the charter

[Andy Bee]

Transfers from Airport to Tripolis one way coming in at 120 Euros in car

I used Rideways for the transfer to Athens. A quick search on their site is showing £37 for a normal 8 seater, £43 for an executive 8 seater or £93 for an 18 seat minibus on 2/8 from Athens airport to Tripolis. They were brilliant with us.

[Leithenhibby]

Know of a few who can't manage extra travelling, lay overs in airports etc, so now are not going. Gutted for them in this scenario


That's me.

Back at work.
:boo hoo:


Looking like same for me, gutted.

There's an easyjet flight tomorrow morning, Edinburgh to Berlin (Tegel) £142.27 arrives at 13.00 you would then need to taxi 65/70 Euros (40mins) to Berlin Schoenefeld for the flight to Athens 130.14 Euros leaving at 17.00, arriving 20.55 Wednesday night.

How you get home is up to you :greengrin
GGTTH

[madjock9]

There is a late flight out of Dublin at 23:15 arrives Athens 05:00 about £175

just have to get to Dublin and then back again.

Other options if you have Avios or Airmiles still seats available on BA out London (business class) 50,000 plus £50

[Jamesie]

On approach to Kalamata now. Looks like a rather convoluted approach path due to the local mountainous terrain - effectively going round in circles just north of the airfield to lose altitude. It isn't a holding pattern - this airport isn't busy enough to need one!

[Delboy4]

Crossing over Montenegro just now. Flo will be able to give a wave to his extended Kosovan-Albanian family in about ten minutes!

By the looks of the radar, they've over shot the airport..! :hmmm:

[Jamesie]

By the looks of the radar, they've over shot the airport..! :hmmm:

I thought that too although they were still at about 8,000 feet when they crossed the most northern section of the airfield! Presumably it's a convoluted descent due to the mountains due east of the airport.

[Delboy4]

I take it they have landed and the plane has took off again. got a wee tad worried there! lol

[Jamesie]

I take it they have landed and the plane has took off again. got a wee tad worried there! lol

No they haven't landed yet: looks like it's lining up for a straight in approach onto runway 17R.

[Hibbyradge]

Definitely not all games were cancelled that week mate. Loads went ahead. I was miffed our game in Athens was cancelled though. Lost out on a lot of money.

The Tuesday games (the day of the WTC attack) had been played by the time the decision was made, but all the games on the Wednesday and Thursday were postponed.

I'm 100% sure of that.

[Hibbyradge]

The games on Thursday were cancelled but not the games on Wednesday as it was too short notice apparently. 9/11 happened on the Tuesday.

Wednesday and Thursday games were all cancelled.

[Delboy4]

No they haven't landed yet: looks like it's lining up for a straight in approach onto runway 17R.

Looks a bit scary to me. I think they've had to try a second time as they have shot by and went around again! Ouch...

[madjock9]

Pilot having a look first then deciding to go around and come straight in.

[Delboy4]

Pilot having a look first then deciding to go around and come straight in.

At least they're seeing a bit o Greece!

[Hibbyradge]

Wednesday and Thursday games were all cancelled.

Google is your friend. :thumbsup:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/1535106.stm

[Delboy4]

Landed :applause:


https://www.flightradar24.com/KLJ1102/1d54a723


That was a big loop..!

[blackpoolhibs]

Google is your friend. :thumbsup:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/1535106.stm

I knew i was not dreaming it. :top marks

[Hibrandenburg]

There's an easyjet flight tomorrow morning, Edinburgh to Berlin (Tegel) £142.27 arrives at 13.00 you would then need to taxi 65/70 Euros (40mins) to Berlin Schoenefeld for the flight to Athens 130.14 Euros leaving at 17.00, arriving 20.55 Wednesday night.

How you get home is up to you :greengrin
GGTTH

Or you could use public transport in Berlin where the transfer time is about an hour and only costs €4.00.

[Hibs90]

I knew i was not dreaming it. :top marks

Celtic at Rosenborg too. Spooky.

[james62]

I thought that too although they were still at about 8,000 feet when they crossed the most northern section of the airfield! Presumably it's a convoluted descent due to the mountains due east of the airport.

I'm no expert, but looking at it on flight radar with the mountainous terrain surrounding the airfield that makes sense

[Leithenhibby]

Or you could use public transport in Berlin where the transfer time is about an hour and only costs €4.00.

:agree: Fair point, but I didn't have time to check out the buses.:aok:
GGTTH

[Baldy Foghorn]

That's me.

Back at work.
:boo hoo:


Looking like same for me, gutted.

Gutted for you both, so unfair

[Gorebridge Hibb]

Gutted for you both, so unfair

In the Aspire Lounge at Edinburgh Airport waiting for my flight to Frankfurt then Athens. Staying in Athens tonight then coach to Tripolis tomorrow early doors. Dump my bag, buy a ticket for the match then relaxxxxx.....just me as I couldn’t get a flight for my Dad. We’ll make it to Molde in a fortnight hopefully..just bumped in to Kevin Clancy a nd the other 3 officials who are doing the Vitesse match in Europa League

[flash]

In the Aspire Lounge at Edinburgh Airport waiting for my flight to Frankfurt then Athens. Staying in Athens tonight then coach to Tripolis tomorrow early doors. Dump my bag, buy a ticket for the match then relaxxxxx.....just me as I couldn’t get a flight for my Dad. We’ll make it to Molde in a fortnight hopefully..

Well done that man.

[PatHead]

In the Aspire Lounge at Edinburgh Airport waiting for my flight to Frankfurt then Athens. Staying in Athens tonight then coach to Tripolis tomorrow early doors. Dump my bag, buy a ticket for the match then relaxxxxx.....just me as I couldn’t get a flight for my Dad. We’ll make it to Molde in a fortnight hopefully..just bumped in to Kevin Clancy a nd the other 3 officials who are doing the Vitesse match in Europa League
Hope you have a great time.

[Gorebridge Hibb]

Well done that man.

Spent all day trying, bonus is that business class was on offer so I’m quids in...

[Albanian Hibs]

In the Aspire Lounge at Edinburgh Airport waiting for my flight to Frankfurt then Athens. Staying in Athens tonight then coach to Tripolis tomorrow early doors. Dump my bag, buy a ticket for the match then relaxxxxx.....just me as I couldn’t get a flight for my Dad. We’ll make it to Molde in a fortnight hopefully..just bumped in to Kevin Clancy a nd the other 3 officials who are doing the Vitesse match in Europa League

Glad you got booked up and I hope you and your Dad get to Molde 😀

[Jamesie]

I see Cello Aviation went bust this week. Am I right in thinking this was the company that was to provide the aircraft for the ill-fated Greece charter this summer?

[calumhibee1]

I see Cello Aviation went bust this week. Am I right in thinking this was the company that was to provide the aircraft for the ill-fated Greece charter this summer?

Is this a different company from Cobalt who have suspended all operations as of last night?

[Jamesie]

Is this a different company from Cobalt who have suspended all operations as of last night?

Yes it is: not a good week for European aviation!