sharalee99 Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 I must say though, it's good news that things will start moving again. There must be loads of people who will be very relieved to hear this news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longdog Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 Managed to get 3 of the last 13 foot spaces on this evenings ferry for my daughter and , that was at 8.30am today! No recliners left. Pity them on this sea with a 3 year old on the sofas. Trains the other side very limitted too and not cheap a day in advance. Got to say when we got eventually through to Flybe they were very good about just issuing a straight refund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances144 Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 Poor, poor things. I hope they enjoyed their stay, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longdog Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 Yeh had a great time, especially the carriage driving for my grand-daughter, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArabiaTerra Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 Up to date info on the eruption: http://scienceblogs.com/eruptions/2010/04/eyjafjallajokull_eruption_cont.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted April 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 If anyone if feeling anoraky, this thing shows the few planes still in the air AND the extent of the dust cloud: www.radarvirtuel.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharalee99 Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 Not good news this morning. Taken from NATS website.Saturday April 17: Latest update at 0415 (UK Time) Following the latest information from the MET Office, NATS advises that restrictions across UK controlled airspace have been extended until at least 1900 (UK Time) today Saturday 17 April and that restrictions to Scottish and Manchester airspace have been re-applied until the same time. Current forecasts show that the situation is worsening throughout Saturday. We are continuing to look for windows of opportunity to handle individual flights in UK controlled airspace. The next update will be at approximately 0900 (UK time) as planned. Restrictions had been lifted in Scotland and Northern Ireland on Friday evening but were reapplied overnight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shetlandpeat Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 I think my sister may not have made it for our Dads 70th birthday today. She not let us know yet. Not alot you can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharalee99 Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 All Sumburgh flights cancelled today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgonzola Butt-cheese Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 This disruption could continue for quite some time if history repeats itself see link:- http://www.usnews.com/science/articles/2010/04/16/ash-from-icelandic-eruption-may-just-be-the-start.html Lets just hope no air travel is all we have to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharalee99 Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 Flybe update on volcanic ash disruptionTravel advisory for Saturday 17th April Due to increased volcanic activity overnight, UK and Northern European airspace has once again been closed by the safety authorites. Therefore, as of 0630 this morning, Flybe has cancelled all of today's (Saturday 17th April) planned flights. This includes the additional lifeline services due to be operated in Northern Ireland, Scotland and the North of England and includes all Loganair services.Passengers due to fly on any flights not specifically confirmed to fly today should not go to their airport of departure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharalee99 Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 Lets just hope no air travel is all we have to worry about. I agree. That's pretty scary stuff..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j3ova Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 I have been phoning the flybe customer care numbers since 06.30. The line constantly went dead, when i eventually got through after half an hour trying i heard a message stating "these lines only open at 8.00". I have tried once more now 9.25 to find out they are now closed and reopen at 6am tomorrow. ABSOLUTE CHAOS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinner72 Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 As disruptive as it is, the sooner people get used to air travel in Europe no longer being predictable and reliable the better, as this is very likely to be the pattren for weeks if not months to come. Still astounded at the "angry" comments from so many people on the news this morning, it's not like anyone doesn't know the situation by now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khitajrah Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 ^ They'll be blaming the Labour government soon enough. This volcano wouldn't have erupted if [insert favourite party here] was in power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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