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Weatherspoon's have opened up (or are about to?) in Terminal 2 Manchester. I doubt their prices will be anything like those in the town centre pubs (although a pint for just a fiver would be a plus); as alluded to there are "premium taxes" for stations and airports - mainly due to rent/captive...

Yeah, split ticketing does confuse me sometimes. On a smaller scale I'm used to Kearsley - Manchester directing you to Kearsley>Bolton>Manchester as one ticket (no more cost than the 1tph Kearsley>Manchester)

Next month instead of MKC to Piccadilly and having to faff about with changing platforms, waiting for a connection at Piccadilly, and then getting a bus when I get back to Bolton - thought I'd try Wigan, and walk for the 615 which takes me directly home (45-50 mins). Surprised on a Thursday...

Totally agree, if the customer is put out, they should get to where they want to go by any means possible, and not, as before, face a string regulations. As for your first point, if a train's cancelled but the next one's allegedly running, there's no guarantee that will turn up (if there's a...

Northern have peak restrictions in the late afternoon within Greater Manchester but I would expect/demand to be able to travel with an off-peak ticket if the intended train, outside peak hours, was cancelled - regardless of which company cancelled the train. In fact I would like to see if your...

Oh, thanks for that! I'd love a go, are today's buses the same?

Thanks! I've driven HGVs but don't fancy that! 1789244088 Yes, noticed the rear door was blocked off. Even for a heritage bus, probably a health and safety thing, although not sure this one still carries passengers in motion, more of a kiddies (and, er, kids who are sixty seven, and a half)...

If someone could explain the pedals, looks like automatic and the left is break and the right acceleration but what does the round knob do? Wish I could see the number of miles, how many would the longest lasting go? Brought back memories of jumping off outside my grans! Pics of the whole bus...

What stands out a mile is just how badly airlines treat the passengers if they are stuck in the tarmac - while there are laws and regulations if you are stuck at the airport(ie vouchers, accommodation) there's nothing it seems if you are stuck on an aircraft, and the staff won't even bring water...

Just watched one flight land at Manchester. As a layman I ask two questions - where's the backup?

Tenner to get in, normally £15

Salford! There's probably room around the Quays.

Your son/daughter giving you three rings to come and collect them, or a reverse charge if they were in difficulty!

The only advantage of using the Avanti site is that if you are delayed you get your delay repay automatically. Otherwise it's really clunky, and other sites can get you standard premium, choice of seat etc. I don't think it will give you a cheaper split ticket option either if another company is...

You know better than I! can't think of any other chain that was around at that time, anyone?? Was in the Greggs next to the station today, for a sausage butty. Good range of shops to pick up snacks for the journey, if you avoid M+S (apart from the Belgian lager!) and WH Smith(?) on the station...

Ibis rings a bell (???) although I'm not sure I'd put it higher than Travelodge! In winter when it's much more affordable, I stay in the Holiday Inn up the road, the one with the indoor pool and breakfast included, luxury! Althoug it's a bit of a hike uphill from the station, plenty of buses go...

Yes, ten pin, the other, usually more expensive, is at the Hub.

Travelodge this week, large room, nice chair, comfy bed, lovely bath, all I needed were the toiletries brought with me. Was a basic one without bar/restaurant/lounge etc, but plenty of shops nearby for snacks. Over loud bathroom fan though!! It's the one in Milton Keynes near the station! As an...

Would be a huge help if a passport was the size of a credit card, and you could have a spare. As for the key lock, I have one hidden outside, which has a key to the garage, in which my house key is hidden. If they can get into the garage, other than my 10 year old car, there's not much to pinch...

Yes, think that's what I'm trying to say! If it's perfectly legit, would a split-ticketing site work out that it's cheaper to "travel" further and offer that ticket with the provision that you alight at your chosen station? The reason I'm asking is I read a post on twitter that a London -...