[cite]Posted By: ValleyGary[/cite]I flew with BA during the strikes and they told me that if a flight is cancelled then they offer a full refund or will try and fit you onto another flight. Many airlines have arrangements with other carriers, and use these to assist delayed passengers. Although, the whole delays were down to BA, not quite sure how it works with weather difficulties.
Careful on this. It's a full refund based on the terms of the ticket. In some cases this will just be a refund of the taxes. They will however book you on another flight. Just been through this myself as was due to fly today. :-(
[cite]Posted By: ValleyGary[/cite]I flew with BA during the strikes and they told me that if a flight is cancelled then they offer a full refund or will try and fit you onto another flight. Many airlines have arrangements with other carriers, and use these to assist delayed passengers. Although, the whole delays were down to BA, not quite sure how it works with weather difficulties.
Careful on this. It's a full refund based on theterms of the ticket. In some cases this will just be a refund of the taxes. They will however book you on another flight. Just been through this myself as was due to fly today. :-(
I see, like i say i was offered a refund by flight centre as it was BA's own doing. Weather disruption may be different like in your case.
Sat at Gare Du Nord now, eating a tarte aux pommes, pretending to read Le Figaro and watching le petit filles francaises (any French speakers can call me out on my piss-poor French) walking by. My train leaves in about 45 minutes. Not exactly the simplest route back to Blighty, and certainly not the bloody cheapest (anyone moaning about the M6 toll can kiss my arse after today), but at least it means I won't miss us pasting the yellow budgies tomorrow
[cite]Posted By: Leroy Ambrose[/cite]Sat at Gare Du Nord now, eating a tarte aux pommes, pretending to read Le Figaro and watching le petit filles francaises (any French speakers can call me out on my piss-poor French) walking by. My train leaves in about 45 minutes. Not exactly the simplest route back to Blighty, and certainly not the bloody cheapest (anyone moaning about the M6 toll can kiss my arse after today), but at least it means I won't miss us pasting the yellow budgies tomorrow
Well done for getting back. Sounds like it's been a mission.
[cite]Posted By: Leroy Ambrose[/cite]Sat at Gare Du Nord now, eating a tarte aux pommes, pretending to read Le Figaro and watching le petit filles francaises (any French speakers can call me out on my piss-poor French) walking by. My train leaves in about 45 minutes. Not exactly the simplest route back to Blighty, and certainly not the bloody cheapest (anyone moaning about the M6 toll can kiss my arse after today), but at least it means I won't miss us pasting the yellow budgies tomorrow
Well done for getting back. Sounds like it's been a mission.
Yep - you could say that! Am currently peeling through the English countryside at a rate of knots (though still probably only half as fast as it spanked through the north of France). I still find the Eurostar impressive and have used it more than ten times now.
Had a number of meetings in Beijing tomorrow but looks like I'm the only one who made it over here. Relaxing day instead :-)
They have been told by various airlines, BA Virgin Lufthansa that nothing to China until next Wednesday. Good thing that I'm not returning until 30th. will be in singapore by then and flights should be ok.
Nothing will change until the volcano stops erupting, I have a holiday in greece in june and I am due to pay the balance this week if I do and I am unable toi go on holiday would I get a refund as its a natural disaster???
All these natural disasters happening, perhaps the mayans were right and were heading for doomsday, my advice get lots of loans and credit cards and enjoy only 2 1/2 years to go.
Looks like my flight on Tuesday is knackered....Im glad we're not at war, all the 45+ age group here havent stopped whining and moaning, whereas I have found a cheeky little white for €5 a caraffe.....
Watched 3 live games yesterday Citeh/Utd, Rovers/Everton and Spurs/Chelsea...got Arsenal and the Rome Derby today, Champions League during the week...its hot, nice pool.
Most of my schedule in Beijing cancelled for Wednesday / Thursday as non-Asian attendees cannot make it. Have tried to go to my next stop Singapore a couple of days early but no hotels available due to a conference that has taken over all Singapore hotels. So stuck here until Friday with little to do ... oh well, there are worse places to be.
Not returning until 30th so hopefully ok by then ... I do not want to miss the Leeds game!
Pain in the arse this. Waiting for Easyjet to cancel tomorrows flight so we can rebook for the weekend.
I cant describe to you how completely thick the UK holidaymakers are where we are staying. One utter plum from Swindon has >< much sense....I want to get home to avoid the English here! Work that one out!!
I may end up an Italian version of Alan Partridge but with family in tow....Aha!
Pain in the arse this. Waiting for Easyjet to cancel tomorrows flight so we can rebook for the weekend.
I cant describe to you how completely thick the UK holidaymakers are where we are staying. One utter plum from Swindon has >< much sense....I want to get home to avoid the English here! Work that one out!!
I may end up an Italian version of Alan Partridge but with family in tow....Aha!
After the recession, the poor exchange rate, the wettest winter since records began, almost all you lot going anywhere but here and now the volcano, at least we may be attending more home matches next year...
[cite]Posted By: Algarveaddick[/cite]After the recession, the poor exchange rate, the wettest winter since records began, almost all you lot going anywhere but here and now the volcano, at least we may be attending more home matches next year...
I'll be over in September - that'll give you a few bob ;-)
technical question: does this affect propellor, and turbo prop planes as much as jet planes, anyone on here know there stuff? There are shorter take off planes from City airport with different engines, but they may be affected just the same
[cite]Posted By: razil[/cite]technical question: does this affect propellor, and turbo prop planes as much as jet planes, anyone on here know there stuff? There are shorter take off planes from City airport with different engines, but they may be affected just the same
Volcanic ash is highly dangerous to all aircraft. However, ash is often carried at high altitudes, in which case it is more of a hazard to high-flying aircraft such as jet airliners, whereas small piston prop aircraft, which fly much lower, manage to escape the ash.
An encounter with volcanic ash is very bad news for any aircraft. The main danger is to the engines, but ash can also sandblast the airframe, render the windows opaque (by sandblasting the glass), pollute the air inside the cabin, produce problems with electrical systems and avionics from static electricity and direct interference with signals, and so on.
For this reason, no safety-minded pilot goes anywhere near volcanic ash. Small private planes may still technically be able to fly, but smart pilots will keep them on the ground until all volcanic ash hazards have passed.
Volcanic ash, by the way, looks like fine gray flour, but unfortunately it is actually made up of microscopic chunks of solid rock, with jagged, sharp edges. This ash can chew through just about anything in short order, and is great at damaging and stopping mechanical devices … including jet engines.
Anyone else beginning to think that there is more than this than meets the eye?
There have been hundreds of volcanic eruptions over the past 50 years and the only example they can show of a plane being affected by it all was this BA 747 that had problems back in 1982 - and only because he flew directly into the ash cloud above the volcano for about 20 minutes.
With these clear blue skies and being 1000 miles away from this small eruption, I can't believe that a modern jet airliner can't fly through what little volcanic ash is up there, for a couple of minutes, without suffering a catastophic engine failure.
Or is it just that our H&S mad society has deemed the risk too great?
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Careful on this. It's a full refund based on the terms of the ticket. In some cases this will just be a refund of the taxes. They will however book you on another flight. Just been through this myself as was due to fly today. :-(
I see, like i say i was offered a refund by flight centre as it was BA's own doing. Weather disruption may be different like in your case.
Can I get a ticket for tomorrow's game? (got a red card). Need something to cheer me up right now :(
you can get one on the day on production of red card
Well done for getting back. Sounds like it's been a mission.
They have been told by various airlines, BA Virgin Lufthansa that nothing to China until next Wednesday. Good thing that I'm not returning until 30th. will be in singapore by then and flights should be ok.
Presumably the UEFA/CL matches will get postponed?
All these natural disasters happening, perhaps the mayans were right and were heading for doomsday, my advice get lots of loans and credit cards and enjoy only 2 1/2 years to go.
Watched 3 live games yesterday Citeh/Utd, Rovers/Everton and Spurs/Chelsea...got Arsenal and the Rome Derby today, Champions League during the week...its hot, nice pool.
Anyone seen my kids...?
Waiter......
Well, almost - the second two legs of the journey anyway
Not returning until 30th so hopefully ok by then ... I do not want to miss the Leeds game!
I cant describe to you how completely thick the UK holidaymakers are where we are staying. One utter plum from Swindon has >< much sense....I want to get home to avoid the English here! Work that one out!!
I may end up an Italian version of Alan Partridge but with family in tow....Aha!
I cant describe to you how completely thick the UK holidaymakers are where we are staying. One utter plum from Swindon has >< much sense....I want to get home to avoid the English here! Work that one out!!
I may end up an Italian version of Alan Partridge but with family in tow....Aha!
So busy you've got time to post on Charlton Life!!
I'll be over in September - that'll give you a few bob ;-)
Eyjafjallajoekull that for a laugh..
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All planes.
Volcanic ash is highly dangerous to all aircraft. However, ash is often carried at high altitudes, in which case it is more of a hazard to high-flying aircraft such as jet airliners, whereas small piston prop aircraft, which fly much lower, manage to escape the ash.
An encounter with volcanic ash is very bad news for any aircraft. The main danger is to the engines, but ash can also sandblast the airframe, render the windows opaque (by sandblasting the glass), pollute the air inside the cabin, produce problems with electrical systems and avionics from static electricity and direct interference with signals, and so on.
For this reason, no safety-minded pilot goes anywhere near volcanic ash. Small private planes may still technically be able to fly, but smart pilots will keep them on the ground until all volcanic ash hazards have passed.
Volcanic ash, by the way, looks like fine gray flour, but unfortunately it is actually made up of microscopic chunks of solid rock, with jagged, sharp edges. This ash can chew through just about anything in short order, and is great at damaging and stopping mechanical devices … including jet engines.
There have been hundreds of volcanic eruptions over the past 50 years and the only example they can show of a plane being affected by it all was this BA 747 that had problems back in 1982 - and only because he flew directly into the ash cloud above the volcano for about 20 minutes.
With these clear blue skies and being 1000 miles away from this small eruption, I can't believe that a modern jet airliner can't fly through what little volcanic ash is up there, for a couple of minutes, without suffering a catastophic engine failure.
Or is it just that our H&S mad society has deemed the risk too great?