Flight disruptions due to adverse weather conditions

[Ladymuck]

...not looking rosy...

Since Friday, I've received 4 calls from friends who have phoned to tell me that, although they should have left at the weekend, they've no chance of departing till (at the very least) tomorrow night.

Still, better to be safe than sorry.

[Applespider]

I'm feeling quite relieved at the moment that I didn't have enough holiday days to go up to Scotland early for Christmas. I have my fingers firmly crossed that the airports re-open for my Thursday flight... although am considering trying to pick up a turkey crown to stick in the freezer just in case...

[DJKillaQueen]

I just checked the weather for the week as I too am dependent on it clearing to make it away for xmas. It looks as though there will be a slight thaw by Thursday, but whether that's enough to get everyone away in time I don't know.

[Ladymuck]

Yep, I'm in a similar position: due to fly out to Singapore on Christmas Eve. But I'm not going to worry about it. I'd much rather be delayed than fly prematurely and...

Besides, I've got 100s of things to do before we leave LOL!

[kpc]

Should be at the boarding gate for my flight to Nairobi right now. Have to check with airline again in about an hour for latest update. Ho hum.

[Huguenot]

I'm willing you Ladym.

I can't remember what time you arrive, but we've got 15-odd people over on Xmas day so if you're up for it, we'd love a couple more!

[Ladymuck]

Huguenot, you need to lower your voice...I fear such kindness will be detrimental to your scary reputation.

That's exceedingly generous of you. We'd have loved to have attended. However, given that our plane isn't scheduled to land till 14.55 on Christmas Day itself, we might be more than a little zombified and therefore unfit for company having only just stepped off the plane. But I am touched: thank you.

It's funny, I've just been investigating the importation of pork pies into Singapore...you might just get lucky - provided you continue to be nice, of course.

[ratty]

Sister stuck in Zurich en route from Cambodia

[ClareC]

My friend stuck in J'burg. Supposed to be home today but no flight back to Heathrow until Wed earliest!

[TillieTrotter]

My boss's flight to Mauritius was cancelled yesterday and rebooked for Christmas Eve. It's supposed to snow (lightly) pretty much all week so I can't see him going at all. So sad for people.

[ClareC]

My friend in J'burg said two flights that were supposed to leave this morning heathrow bound didn't go. She isn't confident she will get back. :-(

[kpc]

Kenya Airways have a spare plane in Paris that they are trying to get to Heathrow so they can put on an extra flight- more news after midday. Otherwise they have advised no availability before 29th. I'm due to fly back on 30th!!

[Santerme]

Just driven Dorchester to Dover in four hours

Getting ferry and driving down to Heidelberg having cancelled our trip to New York

[legalbeagle]

Huguenot Wrote:

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> I'm willing you Ladym.

>

> I can't remember what time you arrive, but we've

> got 15-odd people over on Xmas day so if you're up

> for it, we'd love a couple more!

Are the ALL odd?

(Sorry.)

(I'll get my coat.)

[Ladymuck]

And there was I thinking H wanted us there for our charm, wit, stunning good looks and general delightful company...

[ratty]

Sister back in the UK now!

[Ladymuck]

Good news ratty! By how many hours/days was she delayed in total?

[angiepangie]

Glad to hear some people managed to get home!

Have two flights booked to make it to Germany (Wed from Heathrow and Thur from Stansted) but with the weather forecasting more snow i might end up spending Christmas here after all.

[kpc]

Resigned to cancelling holiday in Kenya. Bummer but at least I'm fully insured.

[Peckhampam]

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[HAL9000]

LM - if you get to see Hugo, give him a triple-strength bear hug from me - and try not to spray him with snot! Cheers :)

[Ladygooner]

I am currently on a trip round Argentina with a group of 6 - we were supposed to be a group of 17 but the remainder couldn?t get out of UK in time to join the tour. They must all be gutted. Any way I am having a lovely time! Please can the snow be gone by Jan 4th!

PS Ladymuck some people on my tour are friend with your neighbours!

[Ladymuck]

Have you managed to fit in any football matches!? Guess you weren't here when Arsenal lost to Man. U:)).

Glad you are having a wonderful time. Here's hoping you get back without too much drama. Unfortunately, there is little chance of the snow being gone by the 4th of January. T says, more likely the 4th of July!

We're itching to know which of our lovely neighbours you speak...(PM with details please). Enjoy the rest of your holiday and come back safely. xx

PS: if you bump into Lionel Messi, give him a big kiss and try and persuade to come to Man U (or failing that, Arsenal - if he must;-)).

PPS: T sends big kiss x.

[Ladymuck]

So, what's the flight situation like? I'm too scared to look:-S

[Jeremy]

London airports seem to be pretty much back to normal now.