Really? I mean Really? O'Leary and Ryanair admit to a mistake?Apparently so!In a climbdown over yesterdays position to limit the liablity to the cost of the ticket, Ryanair will now cover all "reasonable" expenses.In the usual tirade, The Odious Little Man described EU261 (the rules for passenger care) as flawedIn quotes..."The events of the last seven days, under which … [Read more...]
So is it ATL or Bust?
Well, here's one part of the answer - the positioning flight is on...You'll have to tune in tomorrow to find out if I'm in the lounge or on a plane.... … [Read more...]
Liability Limitation – The Ryanair and TUI way.
Did you even need to guess? Of course it's our favourite LCC... Ryanair!Ryanair is proposing to limit its liability during the Volcano Ash incident to the price of the ticket paid, and no more.However EC261 politely reminds that they are liable for "reasonable" costs in terms of food and accommodationTo quote the ODM:"There's no legislation designed that says any airline … [Read more...]
Roll out the Branson…
Ticky Dicky has been on BBC News and here are some choice quotes from the interview with my comments... (SRB's comments in italics, mine in the usual) "It's been challenging" Really?New Tag-Line for the airline "Shit Happens" Tag that up for all airlines, and we might be in business. But with what's gone on the past 10 years... Shit happens sounds about right … [Read more...]
Update from NATS: All systems go!
Whilst there are some provisos such as new ash, NATS and the CAA have reopened UK airports and airspace.This is not over by a long stretch, but it means life can begin returning to some sense of normality, as will this blog over the next few days. We are delighted to report that most restrictions on UK airspace began to be lifted at 2134 (local time) this evening, following … [Read more...]
BREAKING – UK AIRSPACE IS REOPENING!!!!
10pm ... things start to reopen in a phased method!This is breaking and will updated as soon as possible.http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8633597.stm Willie Walsh is pleased the airspace is open, and the planes that are in the air are heading into land at Heathrow and getting people moving. But be warned, it's going to take weeks to get back to normalIs Atlanta on? I don't … [Read more...]
United… Do me a favour and extend the Travel Waiver!!!
I'm getting reasonably annoyed with this volcano business, and to be honest - the last thing I want to be doing is getting in the air.So at the moment, I'm waiting for United to declare the travel waiver so I can kibosh this trip.Alas, I can't. Why?One smegging day out!So it's a game of patience at the moment, and the time to reschedule everything. Oh the glamour of … [Read more...]
FREEBIE!!! Free Lonley Planet Apps!
Got an iPhone and you're stuck in an odd city because of this ash?Lonely Planet are offering free downloads on 13 of their guides from the iTunes Store:LondonParisIstanbulBarcelonaAmsterdamRomeBerlinViennaStockholmBudapestCopenhagenMunichMoscowSan Francisco (Portal App - been free for some time) This is available free until 22nd (Thursday), so it's a good time to stock up on … [Read more...]
*** BREAKING *** NATS Update – Flights Restrictions slowly easing.
Yup. It's varible, so here are the key pointsABZ, INV, EDI to be avalible to 01:00NCL, DTV too. Flying above the ash-cloud at 20,000ft will be permitted from 19:00 to 01:00 too. It's progress, but the volcano is still singing...The situation regarding the volcanic eruption in Iceland remains dynamic and the latest information from the Met Office shows that the situation … [Read more...]
NATS Update: Mixed blessings
Time for the latest NATS update whist I'm stuck on a bus.The good news is that Scottish airspace will be open this afternoon (13:00) whilst a decision on traffic over 20000ft will be made so that international traffic above the UK can recommence. Today could be interesting. I'll be updating on the 15:00 announcement when it comes. NATS Announcement below:The situation regarding … [Read more...]
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