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Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by WhoFan63
(Post 10662317)
Well my BE friends....the time has come to sign off for now and let my laptop cool down. LOL I'm heading to the airport in 2 hours, so just putting the remaining things in my backpack and I'm good to go. :thumbsup:
I'm so excited, and I know that moment when I get on that plane, everything will just feel so wonderful! So take care my friends...and I look forward to talking to you again from the UK, with all my updates ! :thumbsup: Thank you to you all for being so wonderful and supportive ! BE ROCKS !!!!!!!!!!!:thumbsup: TTFN !! |
Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Bon voyage. Take a long deep in breath when you land at Heathrow and a slow deliberate exhale then a broad smile across your face - well done :D
Will be watching your progress on the flight tracker. |
Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by vikingsail
(Post 10662420)
Bon voyage. Take a long deep in breath when you land at Heathrow and a slow deliberate exhale then a broad smile across your face - well done :D
Will be watching your progress on the flight tracker. |
Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by perthhomeschool
(Post 10662555)
I have my tracker loaded up :thumbsup:
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Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by perthhomeschool
(Post 10662884)
Just checked in and the flight from Phoenix to Chicago has been cancelled :(
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Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by vikingsail
(Post 10662888)
I was just going to post that myself. That must be about the worst thing for Mrs Who right now :eek: Hope its just a small blip in the road and she gets rerouted but I seem to remember she had a quick turnaround in Chicago.
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Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by perthhomeschool
(Post 10662907)
OH says it must be weather related. So that means it probably is affecting a lot of other flights too. Hopefully, she will be rerouted or at least get another flight later. How disappointing...
Weather - its been a balmy and sunny, bright blue skies, 17 C in Yorkshire or so I am told! Anyway, a day's delay in Chicago might be fun :) |
Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
I think this is the answer:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/busine...,7576679.story AA has grounded all flights and BA5724 was an AA flight. Poor MRs W. :( |
Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by vikingsail
(Post 10662932)
I think this is the answer:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/busine...,7576679.story AA has grounded all flights and BA5724 was an AA flight. Poor MRs W. :( |
Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by vikingsail
(Post 10662932)
I think this is the answer:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/busine...,7576679.story AA has grounded all flights and BA5724 was an AA flight. Poor MRs W. :( |
Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by perthhomeschool
(Post 10662946)
Oh c**p!!! I am hoping for the best in thinking that she is already on an alternative flight, so that's why she's not checking in with us right now :)
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Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by vikingsail
(Post 10662951)
:fingerscrossed::fingerscrossed: for that to have happened. Otherwise she is likely 'crying a river' at Phoenix airport in some bar right now.
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Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by perthhomeschool
(Post 10662985)
:( I can't bear to think of it :(
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Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
So WhoFan maybe stranded in Chicago??? Oh no!
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Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Greetings from sunny Arizona. roflmao. Okay, I know I am laughing, but inside I'm screaming at the top of my voice. It seems like you guys found out about the cancellation before I did..:rofl::rofl:
I got to Phoenix Sky Harbour, only to find a humungous line at the AA desk and staff walking around saying all flights had been cancelled because their computers were down, and had been for 2 hours, so they couldn't check anyone in. :( The staff were poorly organised and so unsympathetic, but I knew I'd get arrested if I hit one of them. :rofl: I'd asked one lady staff member about my flight and explained about the international connection, but she just said (these are her exact words)" All flights have been cancelled, so I guess you're going to miss ALL your flghts" They weren't offering to try to reschedule any of the other passengers onto later flights, in fact they were just telling everyone to go home and call a 1800 number. But being the type of person I am, I wasn't going to just sit there. So I got on the phone immediately with BA, explained the situation and asked if they could help me. No problem the man said, as it was an airline issue he'd rebook me on the next available flights all the way to Manchester. Sooooooo, to cut a long story short I'm rescheduled on a BA flight for later tonight direct to London, a 3hr layover in London and then on to Manchester. Flight numbers are as follows: BA0288 Departs Phoenix 7.25pm Arrives London 1.10pm Wednesday 17th BA1396 Departs London 3.45pm Arrives Manchester 4.45pm Wednesday So I arrive about 5 hours later than expected ! Oh honestly, I could just SCREAM ! :rofl: So it's now 2.30pm PHX time, so we came home so I could go online and let folks know (especially the B&B who are expecting me just after noon.. lol) The good part is I've been able to check in online and print my boarding passes, so I still managed to get window seats and it's a better flight being direct to London. Now I just have to get BA to refund the money I'd paid for selecting those window seats on the other itinerary.. LOL So there you have it ! That's how my day has been going so far? How's yours? :rofl::rofl: It was so lovely to see everyone had been thinking about me and trying to follow my flight. :):thumbsup: |
Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by windsong
(Post 10663056)
So WhoFan maybe stranded in Chicago??? Oh no!
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Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by mikelincs
(Post 10663007)
I just logged on to see how things were going, no I find out she's stuck.. Hope it all gets sorted soon, at least when she does get here and looks at the thread she will know we have been thinking of her..
Thanks to everyone for thinking about me. I must admit that coming onto BE and seeing the messages has made my day much better ! :) :thumbsup: That and being able to reschedule helped too. :rofl::rofl: |
Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by WhoFan63
(Post 10663071)
Greetings from sunny Arizona. roflmao. Okay, I know I am laughing, but inside I'm screaming at the top of my voice. It seems like you guys found out about the cancellation before I did..:rofl::rofl:
I got to Phoenix Sky Harbour, only to find a humungous line at the AA desk and staff walking around saying all flights had been cancelled because their computers were down, and had been for 2 hours, so they couldn't check anyone in. :( The staff were poorly organised and so unsympathetic, but I knew I'd get arrested if I hit one of them. :rofl: I'd asked one lady staff member about my flight and explained about the international connection, but she just said (these are her exact words)" All flights have been cancelled, so I guess you're going to miss ALL your flghts" They weren't offering to try to reschedule any of the other passengers onto later flights, in fact they were just telling everyone to go home and call a 1800 number. But being the type of person I am, I wasn't going to just sit there. So I got on the phone immediately with BA, explained the situation and asked if they could help me. No problem the man said, as it was an airline issue he'd rebook me on the next available flights all the way to Manchester. Sooooooo, to cut a long story short I'm rescheduled on a BA flight for later tonight direct to London, a 3hr layover in London and then on to Manchester. Flight numbers are as follows: BA0288 Departs Phoenix 7.25pm Arrives London 1.10pm Wednesday 17th BA1396 Departs London 3.45pm Arrives Manchester 4.45pm Wednesday So I arrive about 5 hours later than expected ! Oh honestly, I could just SCREAM ! :rofl: So it's now 2.30pm PHX time, so we came home so I could go online and let folks know (especially the B&B who are expecting me just after noon.. lol) The good part is I've been able to check in online and print my boarding passes, so I still managed to get window seats and it's a better flight being direct to London. Now I just have to get BA to refund the money I'd paid for selecting those window seats on the other itinerary.. LOL So there you have it ! That's how my day has been going so far? How's yours? :rofl::rofl: It was so lovely to see everyone had been thinking about me and trying to follow my flight. :):thumbsup: |
Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by WhoFan63
(Post 10663074)
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Thanks to everyone for thinking about me. I must admit that coming onto BE and seeing the messages has made my day much better ! :) :thumbsup: That and being able to reschedule helped too. :rofl::rofl: |
Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by perthhomeschool
(Post 10663078)
OH THANK GOD!!!:thumbsup:
I don't think it will be dark at 4.45pm Manchester time by the time I get there, but there goes the plans to walk down to the chippy.. LOL I think by the time I've got my luggage and grabbed a taxi, it will probably be close to 6pm by the time I get to the B&B. I guess I can't complain, at least BA were able to help me and could reschedule me without a problem. :) So once again......I'm off ! :rofl: See you on the flip side :D |
Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by WhoFan63
(Post 10663071)
Greetings from sunny Arizona. roflmao. Okay, I know I am laughing, but inside I'm screaming at the top of my voice. It seems like you guys found out about the cancellation before I did..:rofl::rofl:
I got to Phoenix Sky Harbour, only to find a humungous line at the AA desk and staff walking around saying all flights had been cancelled because their computers were down, and had been for 2 hours, so they couldn't check anyone in. :( The staff were poorly organised and so unsympathetic, but I knew I'd get arrested if I hit one of them. :rofl: I'd asked one lady staff member about my flight and explained about the international connection, but she just said (these are her exact words)" All flights have been cancelled, so I guess you're going to miss ALL your flghts" They weren't offering to try to reschedule any of the other passengers onto later flights, in fact they were just telling everyone to go home and call a 1800 number. But being the type of person I am, I wasn't going to just sit there. So I got on the phone immediately with BA, explained the situation and asked if they could help me. No problem the man said, as it was an airline issue he'd rebook me on the next available flights all the way to Manchester. Sooooooo, to cut a long story short I'm rescheduled on a BA flight for later tonight direct to London, a 3hr layover in London and then on to Manchester. Flight numbers are as follows: BA0288 Departs Phoenix 7.25pm Arrives London 1.10pm Wednesday 17th BA1396 Departs London 3.45pm Arrives Manchester 4.45pm Wednesday So I arrive about 5 hours later than expected ! Oh honestly, I could just SCREAM ! :rofl: So it's now 2.30pm PHX time, so we came home so I could go online and let folks know (especially the B&B who are expecting me just after noon.. lol) The good part is I've been able to check in online and print my boarding passes, so I still managed to get window seats and it's a better flight being direct to London. Now I just have to get BA to refund the money I'd paid for selecting those window seats on the other itinerary.. LOL So there you have it ! That's how my day has been going so far? How's yours? :rofl::rofl: It was so lovely to see everyone had been thinking about me and trying to follow my flight. :):thumbsup: I wonder what route they will take for this flight. Since it is going directly from Phoenix, will they still fly over New York/Newfoundland? |
Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by WhoFan63
(Post 10663071)
Greetings from sunny Arizona. roflmao. Okay, I know I am laughing, but inside I'm screaming at the top of my voice. It seems like you guys found out about the cancellation before I did..:rofl::rofl:
I got to Phoenix Sky Harbour, only to find a humungous line at the AA desk and staff walking around saying all flights had been cancelled because their computers were down, and had been for 2 hours, so they couldn't check anyone in. :( The staff were poorly organised and so unsympathetic, but I knew I'd get arrested if I hit one of them. :rofl: I'd asked one lady staff member about my flight and explained about the international connection, but she just said (these are her exact words)" All flights have been cancelled, so I guess you're going to miss ALL your flghts" They weren't offering to try to reschedule any of the other passengers onto later flights, in fact they were just telling everyone to go home and call a 1800 number. But being the type of person I am, I wasn't going to just sit there. So I got on the phone immediately with BA, explained the situation and asked if they could help me. No problem the man said, as it was an airline issue he'd rebook me on the next available flights all the way to Manchester. Sooooooo, to cut a long story short I'm rescheduled on a BA flight for later tonight direct to London, a 3hr layover in London and then on to Manchester. Flight numbers are as follows: BA0288 Departs Phoenix 7.25pm Arrives London 1.10pm Wednesday 17th BA1396 Departs London 3.45pm Arrives Manchester 4.45pm Wednesday So I arrive about 5 hours later than expected ! Oh honestly, I could just SCREAM ! :rofl: So it's now 2.30pm PHX time, so we came home so I could go online and let folks know (especially the B&B who are expecting me just after noon.. lol) The good part is I've been able to check in online and print my boarding passes, so I still managed to get window seats and it's a better flight being direct to London. Now I just have to get BA to refund the money I'd paid for selecting those window seats on the other itinerary.. LOL So there you have it ! That's how my day has been going so far? How's yours? :rofl::rofl: It was so lovely to see everyone had been thinking about me and trying to follow my flight. :):thumbsup: |
Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by Cardienscarf
(Post 10663121)
Well done Mrs Who!! Much better flight and it won't cost you the extra it would have done if you'd booked it in the first place! Now you can sit at Heathrow and enjoy an English breakfast while you wait for you flight. :thumbsup:
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Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by windsong
(Post 10663107)
Woo hoo!!!! At least you got another flight and I think it is a better one, too!! Now I can track you this evening!! :thumbsup:
I wonder what route they will take for this flight. Since it is going directly from Phoenix, will they still fly over New York/Newfoundland? |
Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by WhoFan63
(Post 10663128)
To be honest I don't know the route but I know it goes over Minnesotta and on from there. :). It's a much better flight but one I didn't consider at first because of the time it landed in Manchester. Was hoping to grab a few things at the shop but they'll be closed possibly by the time I get to the B&B .
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Originally Posted by windsong
(Post 10663143)
Okay, then it goes in the same direction but forms a shallower curve and heads just south of Newfoundland, according to Flightaware :thumbsup:
I had no idea you had to pay for window seats! |
Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by WhoFan63
(Post 10663175)
You generally don't have to. Most people check in online 24hrs before and pick their seats then but I couldn't check in online with the first itinerary because it had an AA component, so I was concerned that by the time I got to the airport all the good seats might be taken. So I chose my seats ahead of time and paid for that privilege. Now they're refunding that money so they say lol
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Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Eek! You all wobbly and then they go and cancel the flight! I hope it all goes smoothly from now on. I am waiting, David Tennant is waiting! The weather has warmed up, and the daffs are all out!
Bon voyage Whofan, and let us know when you're here. I will have a celebration cuppa, or something stronger! |
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Great news MrsWho. Life is an adventure and it would have been so boring to just get on the original flight :rofl:
I am very glad it worked out and kudos to BA for picking up the pieces and solving the problem. If you knew my previous with BA you don't know how hard it was for me to write that ;) It must be Karma for you and I am so happy. Time for some music. This has always been a favourite traveling song for me: http://youtu.be/qox4uMRcEd4 |
Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
WhoFan's new Flight, BA 0288, appears to be delayed about 45 minutes. They may have picked up lots of passengers from the delays this afternoon.
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Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Greetings from the airport :) am all checked in, my luggage is checked and I'm through security. Now I'm just sitting in the departure lounge and will start boarding in an hour. :). I may also be lucky and have an empty seat next to me :). That would be a bonus. The wobbles have diminished and I feel such a lovely sense of peace, it's wonderful. :). Once I get on the plane it will be THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO !!!!!!! Lol.
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Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by WhoFan63
(Post 10663357)
Greetings from the airport :) am all checked in, my luggage is checked and I'm through security. Now I'm just sitting in the departure lounge and will start boarding in an hour. :). I may also be lucky and have an empty seat next to me :). That would be a bonus. The wobbles have diminished and I feel such a lovely sense of peace, it's wonderful. :). Once I get on the plane it will be THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO !!!!!!! Lol.
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Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
just checked on Flightaware and it seems the flight is still delayed :(
I hope for Mrs Who it takes off soon :fingerscrossed: |
Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Glad your wobbles are gone and hope you get to watch a good film on the plane, maybe have a glass of wine and get a wee nap.. excited for you..
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Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Finally! Mrs Who is in the air. Flight took off at 20:18 MST. She should have a glass of wine in about 20 mins! :thumbsup:
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Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by Cardienscarf
(Post 10663495)
Finally! Mrs Who is in the air. Flight took off at 20:18 MST. She should have a glass of wine in about 20 mins! :thumbsup:
(We need an aeroplane smilie :) ) |
Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Well, serves me right for having an early night, I missed all the drama! So glad the flight got sorted, just having a look at flightaware and it looks like Mrs. Who is just out over the Newfie coast as I type. It looks like the flightpath took her right over my Dad's house as the plane crossed from US to Canadian airspace.
It's a shame about the delay Who but at least this way you'll get your first look at home in the broad daylight. Not to worry, there's still hope for the chippy if you're feeling up to it, it's light here until about 8pm at the moment which will be about the same for you at the B & B since you're a bit south west from me. Good luck and happy landings! :thumbsup: |
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Looking forward to hearing from WhoFan upon her arrival :D She should land in about 2.5 hours :D
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Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by windsong
(Post 10663864)
Looking forward to hearing from WhoFan upon her arrival :D She should land in about 2.5 hours :D
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Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by perthhomeschool
(Post 10664136)
So do you think she is in London now? Can't figure out from the flight tracker whether she has landed or not :blink:
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