Griffin Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 We haven't even had any RAF jets going over, perhaps they're grounded too. Same here, not heard any for a couple of days now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I hear of how damaging it is to the airline industry having to delay flights and cancel but how much more damaging would it be for a plane load of passengers to go down and potentially create another lockerbie in a town or village - sorry its best to be safe for all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted April 20, 2010 Author Share Posted April 20, 2010 Totally agree with you on that one BRR! More emails from work saying that all shorthaul flights for today cancelled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 OH and Mog stuck in Hong Kong - Cathay Pacific being total idiots. First flight they've been offered is for May 12th. They're travelling with a girl who is heading for seven months pregnant, and they've been told that pregnant women and infants aren't priorities for repatriation. They're out of formula and the local stuff has given the baby an upset stomach, so she's been puking for most of today. So angry I could literally kill someone right now but have no legitimate target for overpowering rage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 OH and Mog stuck in Hong Kong - Cathay Pacific being total idiots. First flight they've been offered is for May 12th. They're travelling with a girl who is heading for seven months pregnant, and they've been told that pregnant women and infants aren't priorities for repatriation. They're out of formula and the local stuff has given the baby an upset stomach, so she's been puking for most of today. So angry I could literally kill someone right now but have no legitimate target for overpowering rage. That's terrible...why on earth aren't pregnant women and infants given priority? Worth trying to get hold of the embassy??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 If they're not careful, she'll be too far gone to travel. Anyone know what the limit is these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 If pregnant women and infants don't get priority who on earth does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Oh AuntyE, no matter what the reason for them not being able to fly, you must be going through hell with your baby so far away I really hope you get her back soon (((hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 If they're not careful, she'll be too far gone to travel. Anyone know what the limit is these days? 'They' (generic) recommend you don't travel in the third trimester. After 27 weeks is an iffy at your own risk scenario and doctors' letters are often requested to confirm due dates/medical conditions, and after 36 weeks they're not keen in case you pop it out on the plane. All lines have their own slightly different regulations on it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I quite like this article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/8630058.stm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Poor Lucy has a doctor's note to travel, but is obviously worried. She's been very healthy so far, but has antenatal appointments that she'd rather not miss, and would frankly rather be home with her OH. Apparently unaccompanied minors (obviously) and students with exams (less obviously IMO) have priority and "Ooops, word censored!"ody else. It's been a stinking week so far, if I've not been sick with a cold, it's been sinusitis, a tummy upset and then finally the fox got two of the chickens on saturday because I was a moron and didn't shut them in properly. So this has just made it all perfect, thank you SO much Mr Volcano. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 That's a bit odd isn't it... I understand the unaccompanied minors thing, but I would have thought anyone with a health issue (including pregnancy, especially in it's later stages) should have priority over students and exams... not that I want to inconvenience students any more than they already are, but health seems a top priority to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyfeet Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Hi Aunty E The Foreign Office have issued a telephone number for people in the UK to call who are concerned about relatives stuck abroad and I immediately thought about you. It is 020 7008 0000. Everything crossed for everybody's speedy return. Dawn x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 DH on the eurostar right now, on his way from Paris to London Yessssssss.... he's coming home.... Welcome home banner made by the kids ready on the front door... he will get home around midnight, so they will be asleep (I sure hope so anyway), so I hope it will be nice for him to see their banner as a welcome home instead of them waiting near the door!! I guess it will be a happy breakfast time tomorrow... The end (hopefully) of a 3203 kms trip... I really hope everyone else on here who is missing their dear ones get reunited again very, very soon too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 DH on the eurostar right now, on his way from Paris to London Yessssssss.... he's coming home.... Welcome home banner made by the kids ready on the front door... he will get home around midnight, so they will be asleep (I sure hope so anyway), so I hope it will be nice for him to see their banner as a welcome home instead of them waiting near the door!! I guess it will be a happy breakfast time tomorrow... The end (hopefully) of a 3203 kms trip... I really hope everyone else on here who is missing their dear ones get reunited again very, very soon too... That's fantastic news I bet midnight can't come soon enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 That is such great news, bet you can't wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Great news Ziggy. I can just see those little girls, peeking through the bannisters, waiting for Daddy to come home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisP Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 All my lectures this week are cancelled cos all my lecturers are stuck in New Zealand on a trip cos they can't fly back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 It all seems to be over now. Long haul flights back on etc. Just seen it mentioned on the 10 o'clock news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 OH is crewed up ready to fly to Glasgow tonight! He may be home at lunchtime tomorrow! Wooo Hooooo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 OH is crewed up ready to fly to Glasgow tonight! He may be home at lunchtime tomorrow! Wooo Hooooo! Yay another good news story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Great news that all the loved ones are getting home at last . We only had one teacher off today. Poor thing was stuck in New York at her daughter's . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Not quite all over - there are still thousands of people for not very many flights Really hoping tomorrow brings better news from HK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 I still remain to be convinced that the ban was necessary. Unless I've read everything wrong, it was based on theory from computer modelling and not fact. I would have thought twice if I was travelling with children, as it's not fair to risk other peoples' lives, but as a lone traveller I would have been quite happy to take the risk if crew were happy to fly. I expect thousands of people around the world would have too. I also don't think the airline bosses are thinking just about their profits, thousands of people rely directly or indirectly on the aviation industry for their livelihoods and they are responsible for them. It must have been a worrying week, especially for those with families, not knowing if you were going to have a job by the end of it, especially as both partners sometimes work for the same airline and the knock-on effect for unemployment would have been pretty messy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 It seems also that the Met office have been at some variance with satellite evidence. Nothing new there then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
