Faversham to Gatwick airport tomorrow am - what are my chances?

stilladdicted

Insurance doesn't cover adverse weather conditions so have to get to the airport if only to be told I can't fly to Malta as that IS an insured event. Seems pretty daft and ill advised to me to me, but will I make it to the airport by car? Planning to leave at 06:00 and allowing 4 hours to get there. ( Have packed shovels, blankets thermos etc.)

Chris_from_Sidcup

I'd start walking now.

ads

start phoning round to see if any mates can get hold of a 4x4 or set off tonight and stay at the airport

_MrDick

Norfolk Enchance

Medders

As above, I'd be setting off tonight and either do a hotel or sleep in the terminal...

Hig

[cite]Posted By: Medders[/cite]As above, I'd be setting off tonight and either do a hotel or sleep in the terminal...

Best thing to do for any chance of getting there.

Valiantphil

Gatwick is closed until at least 10am on Thursday.

No point in going - insurance or otherwise.

How are they going to know you didn't turn up there?


17:00 Important passenger advice
Due to severe weather conditions, there will be no departing and arriving flights at Gatwick today or overnight. The runway will remain closed until at least 10:00 hrs Thursday 2nd December. There will be significant disruption, delays and cancellations tomorrow and passengers should not set out for the airport before checking with their airline for the latest information.

stilladdicted

You have to attempt to check in and then talk to the holiday rep who will be at the airport. Saga ( for us old doddery gits) is telling us that we have to go to the airport and then wait or go back home when they tell us to. We had no idea that we wouldn't be covered in such extreme weather circumstances, but even older and wiser now.

ken from bexley

Just been a report from Gatwick on the bbc , the airport is closed till 10am , and the reporter thought it opening was 'optimistic'

A lady was going to Heathrow as she had been there two days!

Hope you get away, you will need a holiday to get over the Gatwick fiasco.......

creepyaddick

Is saga just your insurers or your holiday company too?

Very irresponsible of them to tell you to travel to an airport that is widely known as being totally closed

Dazzler21

Grr I'm meant to be off to see my brother Friday and now I'm worried.

F-Blocker

[cite]Posted By: Dazzler21[/cite]Grr I'm meant to be off to see my Friday and now I'm worried.

You have a man Friday? How very Robinson Crusoe of you!

Dazzler21

Lol already edited

Dazzler21

A further 2-3 inches in horsham over 2hours

C.Walsh'sLoveChild

Just had a couple inches in crawley in the last hour. Not looking good for gatwick in the morning

stilladdicted

We're going to try and get there so that's it!!! Thanks for all the advice and a special massive thank you to the lifer who offered a refuge near Gatwick if (when) the worst happens. Good luck to one and all.

ken from bexley

Gatwick have 80 people trying to keep the airport open, according to newsnight....... I think if you had 800 you might have a chance!

guinnessaddick

[cite]Posted By: ken from bexley[/cite]Gatwick have 80 people trying to keep the airport open, according to newsnight....... I think if you had 800 you might have a chance!

The other 720 have gone to Rochdale to try to save the game.

creepyaddick

[cite]Posted By: ken from bexley[/cite]Gatwick have 80 people trying to keep the airport open

70 of them are cabbies, wondering where their next fare is gonna come from? : (

Dazzler21

I really want some heavy and continuos rain to wash all the fucking snow away. I haven't seen my brother in 8 months so need to travel tomorrow.

nth_london_addick

Gatwick airport closed mate no flights now until 6am, i will try to get some info frojm within the place mate, i am in there due to Coca cola vending most days but it is not looking good buddy tbh

eastbourne_addick

In Eastbourne we have 20-25cm of snow with no trains or buses I would imagine making it to Gatwick would be a very long journey.

Dazzler21

[cite]Posted By: nth london addick[/cite]Gatwick airport closed mate no flights now until 6am, i will try to get some info frojm within the place mate, i am in there due to Coca cola vending most days but it is not looking good buddy tbh

Cheers NLA, I really do hate snow in this country we just can't deal with it where every other country would manage.

nth_london_addick

According to people within the airport mate


No chance of flights today, Weather due to ease in the southeast by 7pm tonight depending on the clean up operation flights are scheduled in and out from 6 am,


You need to check with your operator and find out how they will be dealing with the back log expect delays minimum

C.Walsh'sLoveChild

According to the website, shut till tomorrow morning. Go home

ken from bexley

[quote][cite]Posted By: ken from bexley[/cite]Gatwick have 80 people trying to keep the airport open, according to newsnight....... I think if you had 800 you might have a chance![/quote]

The other 720 have gone to Rochdale to try to save the game.

Be interesting to see if this goes ahead!, with or without the extra 720.

Dazzler21

What the Rochdale game or snow clearing?

stilladdicted

Checked with our beloved operators and insurers - both Saga. They ain't got a clue what they are going to do. I'm still awaiting the emergency call to let me know that Gatwick is closed. These things take time............ luckily we're tucked up safe and warm at home.

creepyaddick

I heard the M25 has had it too SA, so prob best way to go!

ken from bexley

What the Rochdale game or snow clearing?.....

I will settle for either, but as the snow clearing in Bexley has FA of a chance, let's hope the game is on shall we!

Dazzler21

I'll be in the same boat tomorrow