.....if this cloud of volcanic ash doesn't lift? I have heard somewhere that the last time this volcano erupted in 1800 and something, it went on for about two years...
What if we can't fly for 2 years?
How will we all get to Arillas?
I am already sitting here planning my strategy....
OMG! We've GOT to get there....
We could hire a campervan and follow the Arillas trail....
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Janis x
I was thinking boat but then our 2 weeks holiday would turn into 5 weeks and I don't get that much leave
We are thinking along the lines of train to Venice, and then getting the ferry, but this would no doubt take time off our stay in Arillas.
Just hope things can be back to normal soon....
lynn xx
QuoteHow will we all get to Arillas?
I'm already here. Well, I did mention once that I wanted to live here, but.........
we do have a home & a business to run back in the U.K, so believe it or not, but I am just a tad worried about the cloud too.
Due to fly home tomorrow, so I'm constantly checking any updates.
We could drive our hire car back home & maybe one of you could drive it back for us, so at least one car load of you could get to Arillas!!!
Well, the way I see it is that I just want to get to Arillas even if it takes couple of days from both ends of the holiday.
Eurostar to Paris, train from Paris to Venice and then a ferry to Corfu. When there is a will there is a way :)
http://www.eurorailways.com/
http://www.aferry.co.uk/timetable/VeniceCorfuMinoanLinesuk.htm
I'm kicking myself that we booked flights rather than ferries this year! As a few people have already mentioned there is the time factor, for us in N. Ireland it takes about a week to do the round trip, those in S.E. England could take 2 days off this.
Back on topic, I for one cannot see this being resolved quickly. As Sandy said the last time it erupted it went on for 18 months+. I also read in the papers that there is a danger of this activity setting off a bigger volcano. So I reckon that it's going to be overland and ferry in some shape this year, I'm sure the boats will be full and no cheaper. Sorry to be such a ray of sunshine on a Sunday morning and I do hope I am wrong. We are due to fly out on 3rd June,
Ivan
For once we have been lucky. We are currently on our way by car, having travelled through the Eurotunnel on Friday morning, just missing the chaos. I feel so sorry for all those who can't travel.
Some airlines are already testing flying at different altitudes - they will find solutions fairly quickly because so much money is being lost every day at the moment.
How about fitting filters to the jet engines?
A few big hills spitting out a couple of pounds of dust can`t be such big problem for modern technology to solve ...can it?
Latest update from NATS....
Statement on Icelandic volcanic eruption: Sunday April 18, 1500
Conditions around the movement of the layers of the volcanic ash cloud over the UK remain dynamic. NATS is maintaining close dialogue with the Met Office and with the UK's safety regulator, the CAA, in respect of the international civil aviation policy we follow in applying restrictions to use of airspace. We are currently awaiting CAA guidance.
We are working closely with Government, airports and airlines, and airframe and aero engine manufacturers to get a better understanding of the effects of the ash cloud and to seek solutions.
Based on the latest information from the Met Office, NATS advises that the restrictions currently in place across UK controlled airspace will remain in place until at least 0700 (local time) tomorrow, Monday 19 April.
We will of course continue to make best use of any breaks in the ash cloud to offer opportunities to airlines as they arise.
Like our Sandy x, Jen and me sat in the pub just a while ago, and worked out what we will do in the event this still applies in July. It will be train from here, Eurostar, Venice and ferry. Just like our Erja posted. Thanks luvver for the links.
NOTHING will keep us away. Lucky enough, I can stay off the extra days. 25 hours on the boat? As long as we can smoke we'll cope. if not we'll be going to the loo frequently.....
Nature gave us Arillas bay, and this volcano. You just have to make the most of it all. Jen and me always will....
Phil
I agree, Phil, we will do it the same way as you and Erja, as I believe I already posted but not in so much detail....
Still hoping it won't come to that though.
Eileen, feeling so sorry for you right now..... (And Sara, but at least you're in the best place!!)
lynn xx
Just had lunch with my dad and of course we were discussing this. I told him that even if there are no flights, I will still go overland.
"Right-ho" was the response "I'll start planning our route".
I think he's as determined as I am to be there!!
one word Sandy. FABULOUS
Phil
Got Icelandic ash on my car !
Real fine dust.
we have drove out the last 2 years sailed from venice with sat nav it was easy the 25hours on ferry is great but you need a cabin lets hope you can get to arillas some way sorry for everyone who planned to travel this week
I was in the garden this afternoon when I was hit by some frozen sausage rolls and a black forest gateaux. I asked my neighbour if had seen it and he said I wasn't to worry as it was just some of the fallout from Iceland :-) ...... sorry!!!!!!!!!!
Is that why mum goes....
cheeky s*d Terry
OMG Terry! That is so bad that I will be repeating it at work tomorrow!!! Thanks x
Took this of the sunrise this morning to the left of the sun on the horizon is Leeds/Bradford airport it seems weird not to hear and see the planes going in and out after living here for 50 years its something you get used to
Its quite eerie really with the quietness
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At the end of the day there is nothing anyone can do, last time this volcano erupted was some 200yrs ago or so im told, the wright brothers were not even a twinkle in their dads eye nor was their dad a twinkle in his.Who would want to take the risk, jet engine need clear atmosphere or what ever
We are at the mercy of nature, the wind is not in the preferred direction and so the world has to wait
Angx
Best start WALKING....... Soon be there
just to let you all no that ba are testing there jumbo jet over wales at 30,000 ft and so far all is going well so you my get home soon
I for one do not believe its as bad as they make out. The test cases they refer to from the 80s involved flights that passed through a volcano's plume, not a cloud of dust. The airlines are desperate to resolve this and as the days pass more and more test flights will happen until something must give. We just love a good health and safety drama in the 21st century. 100 million pounds worth of unwanted or needed swine flu shots back that up.
I for one do not believe its as bad as they make out. The test cases they refer to from the 80s involved flights that passed through a volcano's plume, not a cloud of dust. The airlines are desperate to resolve this and as the days pass more and more test flights will happen until something must give. We just love a good health and safety drama in the 21st century. 100 million pounds worth of unwanted or needed swine flu shots back that up.
I do have my car over there which I could do with being bought back to the UK if anyone is stuck. Drop me a line if interested.
We have guests stranded at the moment. They are still enjoying themselves right now but I suspect they will need to get back sometime themselves.
Worse places I suppose.
Our flights out for 10 days on Friday starting to look shakey. Not sure 10 days merit driving for me. Train might be worth a look. Has anyone coated this? There are 6 of us. I'm sitting down.
Eileen mentioned a site for train fares and timetables some time ago. It was something like www.seat????? My brother is just back from Switzerland via boat and train and he said the trains were crowded. (as you would expect). What about train out and drive back?
Ivan
Having problems with Easyjet at the moment. Received a cancellation email off Easyjet this morning which directed me to my booking info & there is no amend tab to get a refund or free transfer & when I check the Corfu to Bristol flight status the flight details aren't even showing. Live Chat was useless, I was told to keep checking - so I've no idea how or when I'll can get home!
I was hoping to amend our flight & try to get onto next Friday's flight.
http://www.seat61.com/
Hi Sara
On the Gatwick Website I found the Easyjet Claims Department Number:
0871 2882 236.
My wife only got as far as costing the train journey from London to Paris at £800 for us before I felt a bit wobbly and had to have a lie down.
How many of you out there Sara?
Regards
Sara,
As you will probably guess I'm fighting my own battle with Easyjet at the moment. They are not answering their phones, their live chat people are impotent. I've used the facility a few times over the w/end and it's been a waste of time.
The amend button on my booking is only offering me the option of changing my flight to Manchester on the 30th. If I want to change to Gatwick I have to pay the change of flight fee and difference in price....the problem is actually being able to contact EJ to do the change.
Live Chat told me it can only be done by calling EJ (ha, ha that's a laugh) or going to the airport. I was then promptly cut off!
You are in a slightly more favorable position than me....it looks like you will have to take yourself down to Corfu Airport....well that's providing you can actually find someone there. One thing's for sure...I won't be going down to Manchester just to do a flight change!
Good luck,
I'll let you know if I hear anything else.
Eileen.xxx
There's just the two of us. Still trying to get answers from Easyjet's Live Chat at the moment - no 22 in the queue!!
I just can't understand why the Bristol flight's aren't showing & I have no amend tab on my bookings page.
At least we have our own place here, feel sorry for those that don't - to top it all, it's raining here this morning.
Your right Eileen, so far Live Chat has been useless for me too. I should be offered the option of a free transfer to [hopefully] next Friday or Monday's Bristol flight, but I just can't do anything, because I have no amend tab & as you say, it's no good trying to phone.
Looks like a trip to Corfu airport later, although our mutual friend Shay has offered to help me there because he doesn't live too far from the airport.
I'll let you know what develops
Hi Sara,
Poor you, it must be a glitch in the system that's done away with your amend tab....mine is still sitting there awaiting my decision.
That's nice of Shay, but knowing how frustrating it is to deal with EJet by phone/website it would be quicker to jump in your hire car if you still have it and get down to the airport. Obviously you have more patience than me Sara :-)
Eileen.x
Hi Eileen, Sara and everyone else:
Stuck in this situation, it must be very stressfull and
extremely frustrating for everyone concerned.
Those of us who planned to come over in June are in
jepardy too, aren't we?? As noone knows how long this
vulcano will be be going on. Fingers crossed for all !!
Love Connie x
No 13 in the queue - time for a quick reply to you Eileen!!!!!!!!
Shay, was just going to check for me that there were staff at the airport, before we made the trip - isn't that nice of him? We've never met, but we email each other.
Sara..x
I don't know if anyone saw this, but it would appear that if someone is "stuck on holiday" after going with a European airline or travel company the company with whom they booked have a duty of care to look after them...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8626866.stm
Interesting ....
Janis x
Very informative Janis. I hope all this soon finishes. I am due to fly on 7th. May. Not sure where I stand if the flight is canceled, not much info so far. Do I lose the £409 fare? or do they offer me an alternative flight when they are 'up and running' again?
My cousin and his partner are in New York at the moment and due to fly back today. They have been told they can stay in their hotel, but at extra cost to themselves, and the next alternative flight 'may' be in 6-7 days!
All a bit bizarre!
Martin.
Martin,
As far as I am aware if a flight is cancelled you are entitled to a full refund or a change of flight free of charges...providing it is on the same route.
Eileen.
I believe that the very least you should get your money back on the ticket. As for the travel insurance covering anything, there are apparently only 3 Underwriters that pay out and so not consider this an "act of god".
Now I will wade through my travel insurance to find out who is the Underwriter and how all this will affect my holiday in Zante 23rd May :(
*deep sigh* fingers crossed that the volcano will go back to sleep!
Just listening to the local news it seems Jet2 have organised coaches to bring back their stranded customers in Spain and Portugal and expect everyone to be home within the next 24 hours. Too much , I guess, to hope for Easyjet to do the same!
Anne
It's all very worrying, I must admit, and I hope that it all gets sorted soon
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Janis x
Just seen on BBC news that Scottish airspace is due to open at 07:00 and all Scottish airports will be open. Obviously there will still be a lot of destinations not available but it's a sign of hope for those due to go soon and the poor souls stuck elsewhere. Let's hope it's not a false dawn and other places will be able to re-open.
I like the smiley Janice :-). Is his name "Dusty" ?
Terry - I got him from bestsmileys.com under the "weather" link....
i watched a programme yesterday and it said if you have booked with an european airline then they have a duty of care to their customes and must supply hotels food etc but only european if this helps anyone
Our family are still stuck in amsterdam we think, now they were coming from New york and got as far as amsterdam last thurday morning, we had a message through yesterday that they were getting a ferry across to the uk on thursday, so it will have taken them a week to get to the uk , their return flights are from manchester on the 27th, one other family member was due to land tomorrow from new york, I dont think she will make her grandmas 100th birthday on saturday
Ang
Hopefully with the possible lifting in part of restrictions tomorrow, the airlines and scientists can collect some serious data on what is happening away from Iceland. What effect it has on planes not flying directly through the plume. With this data it will help them decide in the coming weeks and months, should the volcano increases its activity again, whether further blanket bans are needed or if flight paths simply need correcting. Fingers crossed the worst is over.
would it be a shame if we got out to Arillas and the volcano started to blow again and we got stuck in Arillas for another week or two? I don't think so.
Sounds like the airlines pressure on NATS is paying off,some flights are starting Tuesdayat about 1600 hrs from London.Did find some grey ash type material on our outdoor seats two days ago so looks like the ash reached sunny Devon.
Wonder if they can guide some of the sand particles in the ash to the beach in Arillas?
Well I took the bull by the horns today and booked the car Larne/Cairnryan, then N'castle/ Amsterdam and then Venice/Corfu for the start of June. If the planes are flying by then I'll transfer the flights to September, if not I'll have a refund. Sod them all, I'm having my holiday!
Ivan
After spending most of the day on the internet & trying to get through to Easyjet, we are now booked onto next Monday's flight. I was hoping it would be Fridays, but it wasn't available. I guess we could have flown to Gatwick, but the car is parked at Bristol & there was no charge to fly to there.
So, I'm here for another week :) I'll try & get some more pics for you all.
When do you hope to get out here Eileen? Maybe we'll get together after all!!
Sara.x
Well done Ivan,
That's the spirit!!
Wish I could do the same, but I don't drive,
so I have to do the same as lots of others:
keep my fingers crossed!!!
Connie x
Hi Sara,
You just make the best of it, after all you're the lucky one
being stuck in the right place!
Looking forward to more of your beautiful photos.
Love Connie xx
Well done Ivan. We're in Venice tonight catching the ferry to Corfu tomorrow. We've done the drive a few times now so please ask if you need any advice.
Whereas I totally sympathise with the enormous inconvenience of this travel chaos, I think that harold's post about finding volcano ash on his seat very scary! Let them err on the side of caution i say!
I agree Jo. Even if we could have flown home last night, I would have been very nervous throughout the flight ....... better safe than sorry.
Sara, I'm glad to see you've got your flight fixed. Another week isn't too bad, hopefully the weather will improve a bit too. I'm sure all will toddle along for a week without you both. Hopefully no problems with 'the cloud' by then.
Well bless Alec and Caroline who took my offer of my Suzuki on loan and were on the Ferry to Venice this morning at 6am.
Yet another example of what a fantastic service this website provides!!
Re: What are we going to do?
Well It looks like we are all breathing a sigh of relief.
The Air is about to be filled of the noise from Jet engines.
We can all look forward to the sunny skies and warm waters of Arillas
ASH CLOUD
......................WHAT ASH CLOUD
I am cautiously optimistic 8) *little muted yelps of joy*
Me too Erja....this time in 2 weeks I will hopefully be on my way....
Thank god this has is now over..(hopefully). We wouldn't have gone in June otherwise, Sue won't go on a ferry (even the bath is to deep for her). lol....Mind you she did say i could have gone on my own. (would i have done that) :)
Hoping for clear skies.....
Happy Hols All.
riggers.
Hi Riggers,
Fingers crossed we will all be able to go to Arillas
as planned. Copenhagen Airport opened yesterday
after being shut down since thursday, but who knows?
Still, it's a while until June so hopefully the volcano will
have calmed down completely by then.
Connie x
connie/riggers
lets keep our fingers crossed .......yammas
Connie/Kev my fingers are crossed :) yammas.
I know im off subject re corfu, but I just thought I would share the troubles my family have encountered due to the ash problems, they eventually got to the uk yesterday after being stuck in amsterdam for 6 days, they got off the ferry at Hull and found their way to manchester where they stayed with family,today they set off mid day down to west wales to visit us.....at 5pm they rang to say that they were stuck in traffic(m4 was closed) had been diverted off the M4 and were lost,1/2 hr later they had some how got back on to the M4, its now almost 9pm and they have only gone 10miles, with another 40 odd to go.And tomorrow we all have to be back in manchester for a 100th birthday party, the main reason they came over and to visit family in scotland and us in wales, they fly back to the US monday, so all in all 10days in the uk with family will have ended no more than a few waking hours
We feel so sorry for them, Im waiting now till they get further west on the M4 to go meet them as at night theres no way they will find us and some how americans dont have as good satnav as we do here...
Ang
What a nightmare....hope you all enjoy the few hours left of the visit....
Ah ang luvver, so identify with all that. We got stranded in Ibiza once, but it was holiday so we just extended our stay and partied on. 'Twas ideal when we had enough money to do it. But what about those who can't afford it?
Why do we put ourselves through all this crap? Leave from work, and after all the stress, a few hours at home, ruined by the air travel experience.
I often wonder why we bother. Well in my case I would sell my body to be there in Arillas. (Not that anyone would buy it...) As y'all know, philandjen, the both of us, adore our place.
I didn't think id would say this but there are benefits to being european/british when flying the skies...
we eventually met our american family and took them down to mother in laws where they were staying the night a very late supper was had and a good bit of banter.
They have had to pay for all of the delay as it seems their insurance classed the ash fall as act of god, they were on a 2 stop flight, so as the original carrier took them to Schiphol for a conecting flight to manchester and they did land they can not claim.
They also had to go without their luggage for almost 4 days it was being held as it had been unloaded, so all in all with hotel, food ,new clothes, a few tourist trip excursions and the ferry from rotterdam to hull, this delay has cost them the best part of £1500 or more, luckily the Dad had his credit cards
They are praying the volcano stays calm as they have to return to Schiphol monday morning to to get their New York flight back home.
So its off to manchester for us this afternoon, we cant leave any earlier than 2pm fingers crossed the roads will be clear so we get to the party in time
Ang
ang
have a good time at the party..........yammas
We were due home from Corfu on the same flight as Sara on Monday 19th, originally due back on the flight on Friday 16th. Turned up at the airport on the Monday, staff are there from about 10 am, to be told it was cancelled. Next available flight to Bristol on Monday 26th. On Thursday 22nd, around 6 pm, we had a phone call from the airport staff saying they were laying on a "rescue" flight to Gatwick at around 6 pm on Friday 23rd. Did we want to be transferred onto it. We took up the offer to be told to get to the airport on Friday morning.
Later that night we had an A4 notice from Easyjet pushed under our door, saying that as of Friday morning, our accommodation would be cancelled and we were to go to the airport "ready to fly", on Friday morning as there were rescue flights and stand by facilities for other flights.
Arrived att the airport at around 9am, the Gatwick morning flight was totally full, people were being booked on to the rescue flight. We took off at 1855, the plane had 64 empty seats on it and we landed at 2015 GMT. We then had to arrange to get to Bristol to get the car and then drive back to Worcestershire.
The airport staff were excellent throughout the whole of the time, arranged B&B accommodation for us and a taxi free of charge to our new hotel, the Corfu Mare Hotel. They rang us when they said they would, they were very efficient and wanted to assure us that accommodation would be provided for us.
I now need to claim for our additional 2 meals per day and our transfer costs from Gatwick to Bristol. Any top tips on doing this, would be appreciated.
Finally we had a wonderful holiday from the 5th April until the ash cloud day! We are a bit uncertain about our forthcoming trip to Arillas in August - not sure what husband's annual leave situation will be after this week out and whether I can face getting in a plane again and being on foreign shores. I have found the whole experience really stressful, not least because our 17 year old son was home alone for the whole of the time. Should have been 11 days, ended up being 19!
Sara I hope you get home safely - I guess you didn't know about the resuce flight or you were happy to stay until tomorrow.
Regards
Sharon
Thanks for posting Sharon. So glad you got treated well. I hope for your sake that August happens. From where I sit, the loss of that would be the worst bit.
We would have been just like you, but home-alone 17 year olds can be very resourceful. We worry about our 28 year old who is back with us now... But somehow he and the cat get by!
You are entitled to those expenses based on European law. Make sure you keep all the receipts, and only send copies. EasyJet are liable, so put your claim in to them. Mostly the insurance gets away with it as an "Act of God." Don't get me started on that one....
Phil
I'll be very interested to hear what Sara makes of Sharon's post. From what she wrote on here, there was no mention of a rescue flight to Gatwick and I think Monday was the earliest option she had for getting home.
Unless it was just that she wanted to get to Bristol where her car was and didn't want to be at Gatwick.....
We didn't manage to get receipts for everything, so hope they take our "reasonable" expenses as read. Some of the tavernas didn't have receipts so it was difficult.
Me, I would claim anyway. Whatever I had by way of receipts, credit card slips etc would be sent, but I would honestly claim all of it. Heaven knows if you will get it, but you must try. Well I would.
Fingers crossed for you
Phil
QuoteI'll be very interested to hear what Sara makes of Sharon's post.
This is the first I've heard of a 'rescue' flight. I've had no email from Easyjet & no message when I check my booking.
I'm lucky. I'm not too bothered because accommodation wasn't a problem for us & neither was taking an extra week off work - thankfully.
When our flight was cancelled I couldn't amend my booking to get a transfer or a refund. The Bristol flight simply didn't show. I spent all morning on the internet & trying to get through to Easyjet with no success. I eventually went straight to the top with an email. Sometime ago I obtained the email address of the Chief Executive Director of Easyjet. Within an hour his assistant contacted me & personally arranged my transfer for tomorrows flight [ we didn't want to fly to Gatwick, with our car being in Bristol & we also preferred not to have to pay any extra ]
Last Friday's flight was already full & therefore, not available.
So that's my story. My only anxiety about staying an extra week was my 17 year old too!!! I'm thinking she'll appreciate me more when I get home......now that she's been on her own at home for a whole month - well, you never know!!
Sara
Sara, I suspect they were only concerned about the ones whose accommodation costs they were paying for, like us, and they wanted to end that financial obligation as quickly as they could.
When we arrived at the airport on that first Friday, the first question we were asked was if we had any accommodation. As our hotel accommodation had expired we hadn't.
I would have thought that they would have contacted other people either by email or phone offering a transfer to this extra flight though. Obviously not. If you had gone to the airport, you may well have been able to book on to it, as they had capacity. The trawl to Bristol wasn't pleasant, but am glad I have had the weekend to sort things out as I am self-employed and needed to be back.
I hope you have enjoyed your extra days - the weather was certainly becoming more "summer like" during last week, and our half hour walks into Corfu Town were getting hotter and hotter each day.
Hope you have a successful journey home tomorrow.
Regards
Sharon
Thanks Sharon.
The thought of transferring to Gatwick, getting to Bristol to collect the car & then driving to Herefordshire sounded like hell & you had to go through it! You must have breathed a sigh of relief when you walked through your front door.
Looking back our flights have been trouble from the start. They were booked last July & then our times were changed. Then they were cancelled - but not. Remember that saga! On our departure day we had a 2 hour delay because Easyjet's network crashed & finally the volcanic ash episode.
Anyway, I've enjoyed my extra week & as you mentioned the weather has been lovely. It was 26 degrees yesterday & it felt HOT.
Here's hoping for a straight forward flight tomorrow.
Sara
Wishing you a safe flight home tomorrow, Sara.
(Or is it more like home there?!)
lynn xx
Well, we've really settled into the Corfiot way of life this past month Lynn. Most tavernas are still closed but last Saturday we went to the Mon Amour & there was a Christening Party going on. We were given some house red & some christening cake to celebrate by the proud dad - how lovely was that..We really enjoyed the music & watching the locals dancing - a proper traditional night & so much fun. Everyone has been so kind to us once again & made us feel like part of their community.
I could get VERY used to it.........................
Sara..x
How lovely to be included like that, Sara. I'm sure I could get very used to it, too!!
I must say how kind the Greek people have been to us too. The staff at the Corfu Mare where we were domiciled, were so caring and considerate, especially when the tears came on.
10/10 to Marks and Spencer in Corfu Town, in particular the manager, who let us use her office to ring M&S in England to get some money from one of our M&S accounts. She was so lovely and offered to help us with anything during our time in Corfu.
I remember the debacle over the flights too - I wondered at the time if it was an omen. Perhaps it was, and one I chose to ignore. But saying that, our holiday was just perfect until ash Thursday!
Sara and Sharon, I have really enjoyed reading about your (mis)adventures. Thanks for sharing them with us all. So glad it is finally working out (Bon voyage Sara - surely nothing can go wrong now.)
QuoteI must say how kind the Greek people have been to us too.
It sets them apart from all the rest Sharon. Beautiful place, beautiful people...
Phil
Love the new photo Sara... safe journey and look after our Wegg.
Bon voyage Sara,
and thanks for all the lovely spring photos.
Connie x
Quote(Bon voyage Sara - surely nothing can go wrong now.)
I had a sixth sense last night that something else was in store for me.
First, on checking in, the miserable girl behind the desk charged me for being over weight - my hold luggage that is!! Should I take out the ouzo, metaxa, litre of olive oil or my bag of lemons?
O.K, she was only doing her job, but in the past I've always been let off if it's just a few kilos - and there were only 60 passengers on our flight.
Our flight took off, more or less on time & just as we were approaching the U.K a passenger was taken ill & we were diverted to Gatwick. Paramedics came on board & the captain decided it was best if the passenger didn't continue onto Bristol. The families hold luggage then had to be found & removed and we had to wait for flight instructions[from Brussels I think]
We continued our flight to Bristol which took about 25 minutes & arrived almost 2 hours late.
Poor Wegg was with us too & her daughter had a long wait at the airport.
We arrived home at 04:40 - what a loooong night.
Oh Sara...poor you....and poor Wegg!!
I thought EJ didn't weigh hand luggage? That you could take as much as you wanted so long as it was within a certain size of bag? Or is it different if you put a bag in the hold as well?
I went just with hand luggage last year and my bag weighed about 8 kilos.
Hi Sandy,
Wow, you travel light. There are no restrictions on hand luggage, just hold luggage. We were allowed 40 kilos between us. I did have a VERY large bottle of ouzo & metaxa in one case - I will savour every drop!!
Oh sorry....my mistake.....don't know why I thought you said hand luggage....
Yes, I travel light....only had about 8kg for Vietnam.