mking8288

@UKstages Will do a post-cruise summary & put some final thoughts into this trip, allow for a day of rest ... been a long day for us. Norse non-stop departed LGW a few mintues early and wheels down @JFK almost 30 minutes early, tarmac delayed due to gate at T7 not being available and then issues with the jet bridge aligning with the B789. A very quick walk thru CBP w facial recognition, waited 10 minutes for luggage & zip thru USDA inspection, nephew got our text and drove over from cargo ops to fetch & drive us home. A few thoughts on Norse Atlantic Airway, nice B789 & even bathroom is "larger" than expected, maintenance & cleanliness in-flight below average & in need of improvement. Aircraft staffing level is higher from minimal services in-flight, being a LCC. Airport check-in open and opens 4 hours prior to scheduled departure. even carry-on luggage are weighted and tagged. Gate assignment info wasn't available until 80 to 90 minutes before gate departure and with early boarding (we're in Zone 2) - leave little time to buy food, beverage and/or snack for the flight (highly recommended) - the economy "box lunch" is small (with a choice of soda, juice or tea/coffee included, no refills offered - and NOT worthy paying upcharge for. No WiFi onboard offered, only some of the USB ports worked & good for charging. Overhead storage bin size is generous and bags are stored vertically to maximize space. We paid extra for extra leg room, forward section of cabin and priority check-in & boarding. Ended up having use of 3 bulkhead seat (11 D, E and F) but seat width being reduced - a tight squeeze. Bring a water bottle to refill airside, post-security and food/snacks for a long flight.

Norse started priority & early boarding almost 1 hour before departure and we left the gate a few minutes early, just landed at JFK runway at 10:46 & long taxi to gate, not available yet as other aircraft hadn’t pushed back - sitting & waiting.

@The P @Arzeena and @Fogfog Susan & the ladies were exhausted and didn't feel like going inside to shop.

Chichester - photos batch #2

Chichester tour stop - photos batch #1

Jones Beach, NY out in LI, Coney Island and or Atlantic City beaches & waterfront, doesn't come close to match this coastal naval &: military seaport and active base.

Boat cruise, all electric - up to 5 (children) Additional photos from Portsmouth -

1st batch of photos from our quick tour at Portsmouth this morning - That's Adrian, our Paragon Taxis driver-guide

For those that were outside the cruise terminal, hope transport wasn't too bad - know the pickup or Baggage Pod # if calling your driver to come over.

Airside inside Gatwick, it's another warm day in the UK according to our driver-guide, the hottest day thus far - 2024. Liquid diet ? Iced cold coffee will do, Starbucks being the closest 😁

We are airside now at Gatwick, 2 hours to priority boarding, security screening is strict. Wish 2 of you a great continuation of cruising to celebrate retirement. Don't worry about catching up till later. Best wishes & regards - Henry a/k/a mking8288

An excellent half day tour, personalized guide services by Adrian from Paragon Taxis based out of Southampton ...the VW minivan was very comfortable for 4 of us, with plenty of storage for 4 checked suitcases, 4 carry-on bags and personal bags. Despite some traffic off the motorway and other roads, we made it to LGW just fine a little after 3 PM as arranged ... passing by McK'D's along the way to Washington for Gatwick. LGW's South Terminal drop-off area Norse's airport check-in will open 4 hours prior at 4:40 PM for our JFK flight.

2nd touring stop at Chichester w a break for lunch at the Cloisters - part of the cathedral & church👌 how about these Yorkshire Pudding

Earlier at Berth 103 - pretty long queue for taxis

Jumping around - this is for friends including @Sugar Magnolia we are in Portsmouth this morning 🌅