Is the Volcano ash going to ruin your plans?
Apr 20th 2010, 6:21 am
#16
Forum Regular
Thread Starter
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 240
Re: Is the Volcano ash going to ruin your plans?
ah I read some of your sons posts, it was so emotional for him, he sounds like such a sweet heart! I really hope that he gets to this side of the world as soon as possible!! keep me updated if you can!
Apr 20th 2010, 6:24 am
#18
Forum Regular
Thread Starter
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 240
Re: Is the Volcano ash going to ruin your plans?
Latest news from internet!!!!!!!!!!
Airlines are resuming services at several airports in the UK and northern Europe, with flight restrictions set to be relaxed more widely from this afternoon.
Aviation officials are hopeful air traffic will return to normal by Thursday as the Icelandic volcano ash plume which has paralysed air travel appears to be easing.
Airports in northern England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Belgium, France and Germany are slowly grinding back into action and will allow planes back into the air from this afternoon.
Hopefully your Mum will arrive safely Irish-Eyes
Airlines are resuming services at several airports in the UK and northern Europe, with flight restrictions set to be relaxed more widely from this afternoon.
Aviation officials are hopeful air traffic will return to normal by Thursday as the Icelandic volcano ash plume which has paralysed air travel appears to be easing.
Airports in northern England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Belgium, France and Germany are slowly grinding back into action and will allow planes back into the air from this afternoon.
Hopefully your Mum will arrive safely Irish-Eyes
Apr 20th 2010, 6:26 am
#19
Forum Regular
Thread Starter
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 240
Re: Is the Volcano ash going to ruin your plans?
New ash cloud coming I'm afraid....http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8631144.stm
Apr 20th 2010, 11:06 am
#20
Forum Regular
Joined: Mar 2009
Location: Welcome Bay
Posts: 61
Re: Is the Volcano ash going to ruin your plans?
Last edited by JackandE; Apr 20th 2010 at 11:08 am.
Apr 20th 2010, 12:31 pm
#21
Forum Regular
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 81
Re: Is the Volcano ash going to ruin your plans?
No way Irish Eyes! Is your mam meant to be flying out on Thur as well?
Apr 20th 2010, 11:54 pm
#22
Forum Regular
Thread Starter
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 240
Re: Is the Volcano ash going to ruin your plans?
There is always something putting a holt to our plans....I am in the UK... flew from Akl into Manchester on the 4th April....went to see my sister on the Wed 14th flew into Heathrow...but could not fly back on the Sunday..got a lift from a CID officer who was down seeing a family member.......So i am booked to come back on the 25th April with Singapore A/line....who know's if I will be on that flight!!!!....topsey turvey world with all these people in the wrong places.....finger crossed that it (Volcano) will decide to go back to sleep...And finally Jack will be united with you, and me with my hubby and family....
Apr 20th 2010, 11:57 pm
#24
BE Enthusiast
Joined: May 2008
Location: UK Devon
Posts: 914
Re: Is the Volcano ash going to ruin your plans?
Just heard on the local news that planes are going in and out of Heathrow so maybe all will be well, fingers crossed for you:fingerscrossed :
:fingerscrossed :
Apr 21st 2010, 9:58 am
#25
Forum Regular
Thread Starter
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 240
Re: Is the Volcano ash going to ruin your plans?
Thank you shirl! it is looking a bit better but my gut has HAD IT! and may have more to endure as she is still not on that plane! Funny thing is I did think last week before all this happened - god i cant beleive my aul mammy is going to get on a plane and fly so far to see us all and in the back of my mind I thought - well she aint on the plane yet so now with all this..........
Apr 21st 2010, 4:00 pm
#26
Forum Regular
Joined: Feb 2009
Location: Wellington
Posts: 217
Re: Is the Volcano ash going to ruin your plans?
For us the major problem is the pet shipping as we are not in the UK and thus the import to NZ regulations are a lot more complex and include all kinds of tests and treatments and a 30-day quarantine in a quarantine facility on arrival. We need to have a rabies test and countless other treatments done "within 30 days from export", and had already started the process when the ash cloud started creating problems. Now the pet cargo company can't confirm the preliminary reservations due to the ash cloud. I have no idea what happens if the "within 30 days of export" timeline runs out before we're able to send the animals on their way -I suppose we need to start the whole (expensive) process from the start again. I've just emailed MAF and explained the situation and asked if we can somehow apply for an extension to the timeline if we're not able to follow the original schedule.
I've just joined a Facebook group called "When I die, I want my ashes to be spread over Iceland". A petty revenge, but sweet still!
I've just emailed MAF and explained the situation and asked if we can somehow apply for an extension to the timeline if we're not able to follow the original schedule. I've just joined a Facebook group called "When I die, I want my ashes to be spread over Iceland". A petty revenge, but sweet still!
Apr 22nd 2010, 7:30 pm
#27
BE Enthusiast
Joined: May 2008
Location: UK Devon
Posts: 914
Re: Is the Volcano ash going to ruin your plans?
Irish-Eyes What is the latest, is your Mum coming now then, I see all is getting back to normal gradually. Hope you have good news. 
Apr 22nd 2010, 8:52 pm
#28
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2007
Location: Birkdale, Auckland
Posts: 375
Re: Is the Volcano ash going to ruin your plans?
Apr 22nd 2010, 10:15 pm
#29
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Mar 2009
Location: Rotorua
Posts: 1,627
Re: Is the Volcano ash going to ruin your plans?
We are all extremely dissapointed he couldnt fly but being realistic it was an "act of God" and we cant blame anyone for that.
At least we can still look forward to him coming over.
Apr 24th 2010, 9:54 pm
#30
Forum Regular
Thread Starter
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 240
Re: Is the Volcano ash going to ruin your plans?
she went into her travel agents on sat and is out for the night as I tried phoning her just now but shes out so it must be good news as she would of phoned me to say it was bad news!!