VBird Flight Niederrhein Copenhagen
VBird Flight Niederrhein Copenhagen
On 22 January I flew to Copenhagen with VBird. The new Dutch Low Cost Carrier.
Once we arrived at the Airport of Niederrhein wich is an old RAF base I was really surprised with the Terminal. A really nice and big terminal with a nice retaurant with a great view over the apron.
During checkin the lady told us that the plane had a delay of half an hour due to bad weather in Finland where the plane came from so we went to eat something in the Restaurant.
After passing the security check we wait for about 5 minutes before we could go to the Bus that brought us to the plane.
The registration of the plane was PH-VAD and painted in a really good looking cls.
When boarding the plane I was really surprised by the space you had. You had more then enough legg space and nice leather seats.
Durign the flight we even had a movie.
Also the prices aboard the plane where normal. 1 Euro for a Coke.
After a really smooth flight we had a nice landing a Copenhagen.
Also the Airport from Copenhagen is a really nice airport with lots of shops and good connection to Bus and Train.
Yesterday 23 January it was time the fly back again. After a quick checkin we walked into a "Traffic Jam" at the security check. For some reason everything went really slow.
At the moment we arrived at out gate (A20) the plane that would bring us back just came in. This time we flew with the PH-BMC wich is an A320 leased from Dutchbird but with the VBird seats inside.
Aboard this flight was Roberto Stinga the person who owns VBird.
Again we had a reallyt smooth flight with a really beautifull flight attendant.She was also aboard on the flight to Copenhagen.
Again we had more then enough legg space and a movie during the flight.
After a really smooth toughdown in Niederrhein the flight was over in 50 minutes.
Next time I go the CPH I will fly VBird again. A really nice airline with good service and nice and clean planes.
Best Regards,
Yvo
Once we arrived at the Airport of Niederrhein wich is an old RAF base I was really surprised with the Terminal. A really nice and big terminal with a nice retaurant with a great view over the apron.
During checkin the lady told us that the plane had a delay of half an hour due to bad weather in Finland where the plane came from so we went to eat something in the Restaurant.
After passing the security check we wait for about 5 minutes before we could go to the Bus that brought us to the plane.
The registration of the plane was PH-VAD and painted in a really good looking cls.
When boarding the plane I was really surprised by the space you had. You had more then enough legg space and nice leather seats.
Durign the flight we even had a movie.
Also the prices aboard the plane where normal. 1 Euro for a Coke.
After a really smooth flight we had a nice landing a Copenhagen.
Also the Airport from Copenhagen is a really nice airport with lots of shops and good connection to Bus and Train.
Yesterday 23 January it was time the fly back again. After a quick checkin we walked into a "Traffic Jam" at the security check. For some reason everything went really slow.
At the moment we arrived at out gate (A20) the plane that would bring us back just came in. This time we flew with the PH-BMC wich is an A320 leased from Dutchbird but with the VBird seats inside.
Aboard this flight was Roberto Stinga the person who owns VBird.
Again we had a reallyt smooth flight with a really beautifull flight attendant.She was also aboard on the flight to Copenhagen.
Again we had more then enough legg space and a movie during the flight.
After a really smooth toughdown in Niederrhein the flight was over in 50 minutes.
Next time I go the CPH I will fly VBird again. A really nice airline with good service and nice and clean planes.
Best Regards,
Yvo
Yvo, this sounds like an interesting company, do they have in flight entertainment ?.
Somebody here at the company has to make test flights before we book for large groups.
That way we know the product and the company standard.
I hope its me that can go this time, I like there cs.
Anything you didnt like ?
Somebody here at the company has to make test flights before we book for large groups.
That way we know the product and the company standard.
I hope its me that can go this time, I like there cs.
Anything you didnt like ?
Thanks for the report AN124.
I have always been interested in V-Bird since they operate from Maastricht
As I can see V-Bird is different from Ryanair
a generous pitch (not only if you get an exit seat )
nice (and beautiful ) flight attendants
in flight entertainment
affordable catering aboard
I hope they'll develop their network from Maastricht
BeN
I have always been interested in V-Bird since they operate from Maastricht
As I can see V-Bird is different from Ryanair
a generous pitch (not only if you get an exit seat )
nice (and beautiful ) flight attendants
in flight entertainment
affordable catering aboard
I hope they'll develop their network from Maastricht
BeN
Well its not really in flight entertainment but at least they showed a movie during the flight. (Mr Bean episodes)
At this moment the sound is provided by the onbaord system the pilot also uses because the sound outputs for the seats aren't installed yet.
This will bedone by LTU technics as far as I know.
BobCleas to be honest there wasn't anything I didn't like. Or it has to be that the sound system wasn't working as it should be.
Best Regards,
Yvo
At this moment the sound is provided by the onbaord system the pilot also uses because the sound outputs for the seats aren't installed yet.
This will bedone by LTU technics as far as I know.
BobCleas to be honest there wasn't anything I didn't like. Or it has to be that the sound system wasn't working as it should be.
Best Regards,
Yvo
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Yvo - that sounds like a very good carrier, especially with in flight entertainment being offered, I've never had that on a European flight. Maybe the company models themselves on JetBlue, the US low cost carrier, they apparently have seat back videos and things in their aircraft. A very interesting report as well - thanks!
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Louise you are correct about the VBird concept.
They indeed model themself with JetBlue.
Only I think it's a pity that loadfactors on some of their routes is poor.
But they got also some routes that do it better. The Munich route for example has better loadfactors.
I really hope they surive because they have a great service and a good concept. Maybe they need to start searching for another airport becuase niederrhein is a little bit in the middle of nowhere o be honest.
Best Regards,
Yvo
They indeed model themself with JetBlue.
Only I think it's a pity that loadfactors on some of their routes is poor.
But they got also some routes that do it better. The Munich route for example has better loadfactors.
I really hope they surive because they have a great service and a good concept. Maybe they need to start searching for another airport becuase niederrhein is a little bit in the middle of nowhere o be honest.
Best Regards,
Yvo
I must admit I had never heard of Niederrhein before...AN124 wrote:I really hope they surive because they have a great service and a good concept. Maybe they need to start searching for another airport becuase niederrhein is a little bit in the middle of nowhere o be honest.
Best Regards,
Yvo
Is it close to a big/major German city?
BeN
It's the same distance for me as driving to CRL so another option to travel cheap and as I just read in better conditions. Just looked at the web site from the airport, looks pretty interesting:
http://www.airportniederrhein.de/relaun ... in_eng.htm
Greetz,
Erwin
http://www.airportniederrhein.de/relaun ... in_eng.htm
Greetz,
Erwin
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Re
Hey Guys,
Indeed the Copenhagen route is not our best one, but the Helsinki, Muchen, Manchester and palma de mallorca are much beter. @the moment we have one a320 on lease from Dutchbird, and in rthe coming month there will be a fleet expansion, because we also have some holidays flights in the near future. V-Bird is looking for a young a321, i keep you in touch
Indeed the Copenhagen route is not our best one, but the Helsinki, Muchen, Manchester and palma de mallorca are much beter. @the moment we have one a320 on lease from Dutchbird, and in rthe coming month there will be a fleet expansion, because we also have some holidays flights in the near future. V-Bird is looking for a young a321, i keep you in touch