Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Programs: QF Platinum One, QF LT platinum, Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite Lifetime Titanium, Accor Platinum
Posts: 47
Volcano disruptions thread
Just sitting here at the Sheraton Skyline at London Heathrow.
Was supposed to be on QF2 this evening (Thursday 15/4) out of LHR for SYD. Flight has been cancelled but is showing a delayed departure of 24hrs 45mins scheduled for a departure at 2300 on Friday 16/4. QF are doing a good job in keeping me up to date the various changes. The interesting observation is the earliest they can get me out is on QF2 on Sunday 18/4. QF flights in and out of FRA are also impacted.
The latest update is that ALL non emergency flights are grounded up until 1300 GMT Friday 16/4. This may be extended to 1800 GMT pending a review by National Air Traffic Services (NATS) at 0230 GMT Friday 16/4. Some reports are indicating passengers should be prepared for a 48hr delay.
A very frustrating but totally understandable scenario.