Icelandic volcanic ash alert grounds UK flights
Apr 16th 2010, 8:21 pm
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Re: Icelandic volcanic ash alert grounds UK flights
I'm not that much of a happy bunny either - I'm supposed to fly out on the 20th and have a job interview on the 23rd. I just emailed to ask if they minded terribly if we postponed it by a week as I wasn't sure if I was even going to make it to the US in time 
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I hope they're understanding enough not to throw a spanner in the works...
.I hope they're understanding enough not to throw a spanner in the works...
Apr 16th 2010, 8:57 pm
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I had one Monday. Luckily, the guy seemed relatively relaxed.
I keep hearing nothing will move until Tuesday now at the earliest. Thats assuming nothing else happens with the volcano.
I keep hearing nothing will move until Tuesday now at the earliest. Thats assuming nothing else happens with the volcano.
Apr 17th 2010, 12:21 am
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we are flying to england on the 30th - i hope it keeps on blowing - ive been having nightmares about the flight for the last 3 weeks - HATE flying!! I will be happy if they cancel my flight and I can go on holiday somewhere else 
Apr 17th 2010, 1:22 am
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I read yesterday that the airlines may revoke the 'act of god' clause so they don't have to refund or exchange tickets.
Apr 17th 2010, 1:23 am
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Supposed to be leaving on Sunday morning. 
Apr 17th 2010, 1:40 am
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This is really crazy, and kind of amazing.
oh you do that too?!
At least a month before any flight I start having horrific nightmares
At least a month before any flight I start having horrific nightmares
Apr 17th 2010, 1:43 am
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Oh yes, Ive not had a decent slep in weeks, i go to bed and start thinking the worst and end up laying there on the verge of a panic attack - which is completely stupid i know!!! I found an online fear of flying course that I did last week and it did make me feel a bit better, but I would be much happier not to have to go at all!!!!
Apr 17th 2010, 1:52 am
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Apr 17th 2010, 1:54 am
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Just realized my husband is going to Prague on Tuesday. Or not.
Apr 17th 2010, 1:59 am
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Apr 17th 2010, 2:17 am
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it was just a website that a pilot had made, with a whole load of videos and a lot of information about the rigorous testing of the planes, the training of the staff and what all the funky noises on the plane mean.....I learned that its not very likely the wings are going to fall off so I feel a little better about that!!
Apr 17th 2010, 2:25 am
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it was just a website that a pilot had made, with a whole load of videos and a lot of information about the rigorous testing of the planes, the training of the staff and what all the funky noises on the plane mean.....I learned that its not very likely the wings are going to fall off so I feel a little better about that!!
Apr 17th 2010, 3:22 am
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My in-laws are visiting us right now. They are due to leave next Sat. the 24th...or not. 
I hope their flights aren't too terribly disrupted.
Good luck to all those stranded! Hope it will clear up soon!
I hope their flights aren't too terribly disrupted.Good luck to all those stranded!
Hope it will clear up soon!
Apr 17th 2010, 7:38 am
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Re: Icelandic volcanic ash alert grounds UK flights
Far Eastern carriers have cancelled filghts to Europe until further notice.
Meanwhile, here in the UK, the disruptions continues. I have been waiting since Thursday, and I heard a little rumour last night that there may be no transatlantic traffic for a week.
Meanwhile, here in the UK, the disruptions continues. I have been waiting since Thursday, and I heard a little rumour last night that there may be no transatlantic traffic for a week.