... Is the cost of travelling in these conditions on the Great British Railway system when the weather goes bad. Oh, and the cancellations don't help really. As it always seems by the train loads, everyone wants to escape London, but no one wants to go there. Which would be nice but for one thing: it seemed the heating had packed in.....- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone - … [Read more...]

The latest update from the BBC indicates that all UK airports are operating, however ensure your flight is operating by checking with your carrier and or airport website.However, for rail passengers, there are issues today. As well as trains finishing a lot earlier than normal (as is tradition for Christmas), Chiltern Railways, First Capital Connect and Mersyrail are operating … [Read more...]

Thanks to http://thedailypatdown.com/  A lovley collection of Security Theatre images that only the TSA and America's Finest Screeners can deliver.In style.And with the full humiliation that goes with it. And for those of you who have to run the airport gauntlet today - safe travels, and hoping you reach your destination in time for Christmas. I'll be travelling myself - … [Read more...]

Dublin Airport has just been closed according to RTE.ie. http://www.rte.ie/news/2010/1223/weather_main.htmlReopened at 13:00GMT. Other UK Airports are experiancing delays and cancellations. Check with your airline before you fly and before you set off to the airport, and check your airport's web site/twitter feed to see if they're taking any passengers.Safe Travels … [Read more...]

KLM and Malaysian Airlines have announced they have signed a memo to allow them to work closer together by strengthening the connection between the airlines’ hubs in Amsterdam and Kuala Lumpur To offer "greater connectivity, better schedules and more choice for their passengers".So apart from more codesharing, is this a litte preview of who SkyTeam wish to want as their … [Read more...]

Lonely Planet are offering 13 of their guides for free during this snow problems. You can pick them up at the iTunes Music Store or follow the links from hereIt's free unitil  6pm Wednesday 22 December 201 0PS, so fill your boots for some reasonable guides!Amsterdam Berlin Copenhagen Dublin London Moscow Munich Paris Prague St … [Read more...]

The Seattle Times has posted a good hometime reading article on the problems that have beset the 787 programme with another delay to the programme in the offing.Sad, but it seems to be the case of most modern planes delays with the term "Expect Delays".  http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2013713745_dreamliner19.html?cmpid=2727No doubt if more delays … [Read more...]

With movements starting to go along, here's the latest travel updates.Please remember to check with your airline.British Airports Authority has issued an urgent appeal for travellers not to go to Heathrow unless they know for sure their flight will leave.Heathrow is clearing through the backlog, but shorthaul programmes are hit (in particular, British Airways has cancelled all … [Read more...]

Well as most of Europe seems not to be coping with snow, here is the latest updates on who's doing whatMonday, more snow is expected in the South East, bringing Heathrow and Gatwick back into the firing line.Heathrow is expecting some movements, but fully expects to be snowed in. Gatwick has had about a 1/4 of the movements expected, but is expecting the worst tommorow.Regional … [Read more...]