Volcanic activity in Iceland delays flights to/from Europe
Apr 16, 2010, 12:41 pm
#91
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Andrew, thanks for the answers re: upguage. I work in an industry/role that involves crisis control mode pretty often (like about now, because the customer really needs me over there) so I get all brainstorm-y all quick-like.
I'm sure AC is doing everything they can to get people along their way, and all this is about keeping everyone safe. Thanks for that.
Apr 16, 2010, 12:47 pm
#92
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All the NEXUS kiosks I've seen are placed just after the entrance to the customs hall. You simply go to a kiosk instead of going to a customs agent. It doesn't matter where your flight arrives from (at least in YUL). I've used NEXUS several times returning from countries other than the US (France, Cuba, Mexico, etc.).
Apr 16, 2010, 12:47 pm
#93
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Yup, NEXUS is good for arrival in Canada from any destination, not just from the US.
Apr 16, 2010, 1:00 pm
#94
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Apr 16, 2010, 1:05 pm
#95
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SK was already on the brink before the volcano erupted, would not be surprised to see them have to shut down if this lasts much longer.
Apr 16, 2010, 1:17 pm
#96
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Madrid or take a boat!
The fact of the matter is no one really knows how long the disruption is going to be due to:
a) the volcano still errupting
b) the wind direction
So if you have to get to Europe you are left with a few options
Madrid or Rome and take a train.
Alternative is take a cabin on a freighter! $85 a day, 3 meals and wine and will take about 6 days!
Did look at the QM2 but its full already!
a) the volcano still errupting
b) the wind direction
So if you have to get to Europe you are left with a few options
Madrid or Rome and take a train.
Alternative is take a cabin on a freighter! $85 a day, 3 meals and wine and will take about 6 days!
Did look at the QM2 but its full already!
Apr 16, 2010, 1:55 pm
#97
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You can use NEXUS when you come back to Canada from ANY country. I clarified this several years ago when I first got my card. However, you can ONLY use it to go the US when you are entering from Canada.
Apr 16, 2010, 1:57 pm
#98
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All the NEXUS kiosks I've seen are placed just after the entrance to the customs hall. You simply go to a kiosk instead of going to a customs agent. It doesn't matter where your flight arrives from (at least in YUL). I've used NEXUS several times returning from countries other than the US (France, Cuba, Mexico, etc.).
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/nexu...erien-eng.html
NEXUS members using the air mode of transportation can enter Canada using the self-serve kiosks regardless of where they are coming from.
Apr 16, 2010, 2:31 pm
#99
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Apr 16, 2010, 2:38 pm
#100
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BBC website:
BA has cancelled all Saturday flights in/out of LHR.
UK airtraffic controllers extend restrictions until 12h00 GMT Saturday.
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UK airtraffic controllers extend restrictions until 12h00 GMT Saturday.
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Apr 16, 2010, 2:38 pm
#101
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Apr 16, 2010, 2:46 pm
#102
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Apr 16, 2010, 2:51 pm
#103
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Do elite members get any advantages rebooking flights in this situation or is it pure first come first serve?
Do elite members get any advantages rebooking flights in this situation or is it pure first come first serve?
Apr 16, 2010, 4:03 pm
#105
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