UK flights/Airports shutdown for up to 3 days
Apr 18th 2010, 7:23 am
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Re: UK flights/Airports shutdown for up to 3 days
Yeah it's possible to go overland but trains and ferries are all booked up as well, so we'll probably sit it out for now if it's extended further and check out Madrid.
Hope you're enjoying your little holiday in KL.
Apr 18th 2010, 7:23 am
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Re: UK flights/Airports shutdown for up to 3 days
I just checked the DIAC website and this is what they're saying at the moment.
Visas, Immigration and Refugees
Flight disruptions in Northern Europe
If you are a visa holder who is affected by the disruption of flights to and from Northern Europe, and your visa is close to its expiry date, please be assured that the department will take these circumstances into account in any consideration of your immigration status.
So that is something not to worry about.
Visas, Immigration and Refugees
Flight disruptions in Northern Europe
If you are a visa holder who is affected by the disruption of flights to and from Northern Europe, and your visa is close to its expiry date, please be assured that the department will take these circumstances into account in any consideration of your immigration status.
So that is something not to worry about.
Apr 18th 2010, 7:24 am
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Re: UK flights/Airports shutdown for up to 3 days
I just checked the DIAC website and this is what they're saying at the moment.
Visas, Immigration and Refugees
Flight disruptions in Northern Europe
If you are a visa holder who is affected by the disruption of flights to and from Northern Europe, and your visa is close to its expiry date, please be assured that the department will take these circumstances into account in any consideration of your immigration status.
So that is something not to worry about.
Visas, Immigration and Refugees
Flight disruptions in Northern Europe
If you are a visa holder who is affected by the disruption of flights to and from Northern Europe, and your visa is close to its expiry date, please be assured that the department will take these circumstances into account in any consideration of your immigration status.
So that is something not to worry about.
Excellent news for you.
Apr 18th 2010, 8:07 am
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Re: UK flights/Airports shutdown for up to 3 days
I came home to see Mum who'd had a tumour removed - thankfully she's fine.
I'm due to head back home to Melbourne, OH and the kids tomorrow so I'd be there in plenty of time for my little lad's birthday (Saturday).
Considering getting quite worrried!
I'm due to head back home to Melbourne, OH and the kids tomorrow so I'd be there in plenty of time for my little lad's birthday (Saturday).
Considering getting quite worrried!
Apr 18th 2010, 9:28 am
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Re: UK flights/Airports shutdown for up to 3 days
Dunno who you are flying with, but the chances of getting out longhaul tomorrow are pretty slim. Qantas have certainly cancelled everything out of Heathrow up to and including Tuesday so far.
Apr 18th 2010, 9:55 am
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Re: UK flights/Airports shutdown for up to 3 days
Qatar doesn't have a plane in Manchester so if I'm to fly they'll have to have sent one from Doha about 4am UK time so at least I'll be able to check if it's en-route.
Next availability if it's cancelled is Saturday.
Joy!
Apr 18th 2010, 9:57 am
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Re: UK flights/Airports shutdown for up to 3 days
UK restrictions extended to 01:00 Monday.
Apr 18th 2010, 9:58 am
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Re: UK flights/Airports shutdown for up to 3 days
I know, I've just told the kids I might not be home, now going to have to organise a birthday party from over here but all his pressies are with me.
Qatar doesn't have a plane in Manchester so if I'm to fly they'll have to have sent one from Doha about 4am UK time so at least I'll be able to check if it's en-route.
Next availability if it's cancelled is Saturday.
Joy!
Qatar doesn't have a plane in Manchester so if I'm to fly they'll have to have sent one from Doha about 4am UK time so at least I'll be able to check if it's en-route.
Next availability if it's cancelled is Saturday.
Joy!
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For anyone with visa issues -
http://www.immi.gov.au/immigration/n...isruptions.htm
Apr 18th 2010, 10:07 am
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Apr 18th 2010, 10:11 am
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Re: UK flights/Airports shutdown for up to 3 days
Indeed it is surprising. Given the spread of the cloud - you do wonder when and how it is going to be dispersed enough and even if Europe is cleared will there be a band of it further east which will impact flights going across that area and effectively stop them getting to Europe. If, based on past eruptions, this triggers even bigger eruptions elsewhere in Iceland there could be a whole lot of other stoppages in the not too distant future. A precarious time for airlines and for air passengers at the mo!
Apr 18th 2010, 10:22 am
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Apr 18th 2010, 10:29 am
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Re: UK flights/Airports shutdown for up to 3 days
Now extended to noon tomorrow UK time.
Apr 18th 2010, 10:33 am
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Re: UK flights/Airports shutdown for up to 3 days
Well I am really glad we were decisive and postponed our trip for five weeks as soon as we knew our flight was cancelled. Beats hanging around the airport and the uncertainty that goes with that. Will be hoping that it clears soon for everyone still stranded somewhere or other. 