Virgin Atlantic

[norfolk shooter]

Hello all,

Just wondered if any of you guys or gals for that mater have flown Virgin with firearms??

Many thanks

 

[BRICKBURN]

Not on topic but, weren't these guys one of the first to jump on the ban trophy transport band wagon?

 

[JimP]

I'd find someone else to fly with, they don't allow firearms or ammo in checked baggage without having to jump through extra hoops.

 

[norfolk shooter]

I know British Airways is pain in the backside. Or so I've heard.

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Sir dipshit I mean Richard Branson is a big time antihunter. He is the CEO of Virgin.

 

[norfolk shooter]

I must say that the website make them seem rather friendly for firearms. Who do you guys use?

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

I used BA last year, direct flight to Joburg from Heathrow. BA may be anti too, but if you're in the UK, your choices may be limited.

 

[norfolk shooter]

I used BA last year, direct flight to Joburg from Heathrow. BA may be anti too, but if you're in the UK, your choices may be limited.

How did you find them?? I dont like the thought of paying them an extra £100 to take my rifle and ammo!! I feel SAA being the better option

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Honestly BA was what I'd expect from having flown them many times as a kid ( Mum is from Belfast). But contrary to some, I've also flown on SAA and thought they were better than Lufthansa.

 

[JimP]

I flew SSA last May from the US to SA and was impressed with the service both on and off of the plane. For seating room and meal service I had no complaints. I am 6'4" and could almost stretch out a little in the seats. I had read a lot of bad reviews on SSA but I had no complaints with my flight down and then back to the US.

 

[Royal27]

Not on topic but, weren't these guys one of the first to jump on the ban trophy transport band wagon?

With Branson as the owner I'm sure. Very anti hunting of course and thinks all African animals should just be at Shamwari for his viewing pleasure.

 

[norfolk shooter]

Honestly BA was what I'd expect from having flown them many times as a kid ( Mum is from Belfast). But contrary to some, I've also flown on SAA and thought they were better than Lufthansa.

But with firearms??

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

I flew SSA last May from the US to SA and was impressed with the service both on and off of the plane. For seating room and meal service I had no complaints. I am 6'4" and could almost stretch out a little in the seats. I had read a lot of bad reviews on SSA but I had no complaints with my flight down and then back to the US.

+1

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

But with firearms??

Yes, a bit of paperwork to do here in Phoenix, Arizona on the way out and in Joburg on the way back. But other than that, no issues.

I know an American booking agent who uses BA exclusively. Only complaint would be the old 747's they use.

 

[norfolk shooter]

Yes, a bit of paperwork to do here in Phoenix, Arizona on the way out and in Joburg on the way back. But other than that, no issues.

I know an American booking agent who uses BA exclusively. Only complaint would be the old 747's they use.

Any extra charges??

 

[BRICKBURN]

I know British Airways is pain in the backside. Or so I've heard.

I had zero issues with BA.
Tell them the info on what you are taking along beforehand and that was it.
Firearms were at the destination without any issues.
Both directions.

 

[BRICKBURN]

Any extra charges??

I may have had to pay a handling fee for moving the firearm between planes at Heathrow.
Can't recall exactly.

 

[norfolk shooter]

Brickburn when did you fly with them ol' chap. PS I love your picture

 

[BRICKBURN]

Brickburn when did you fly with them ol' chap. PS I love your picture

July August 2015

Rigby AKA as "Turd" made a great pillow.

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

What @BRICKBURN said, there was some extra fees....$150 maybe. Added to the ticket cost, it was still the best way for me to go.