Major earthquake in NE Japan - Narita closed
Mar 17, 2011, 4:58 am
#106
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The problem is that people make other plans. So it will take a couple of years after the incident for new bookings to get through. Of course business will come back sooner. Egypt is in a bad situation as well and most of their economy depends on the tourism.
Mar 17, 2011, 7:24 am
#107
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Have British officials started radiation checks on returning flights? I just read that US officials are doing so. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42122328
Mar 17, 2011, 3:10 pm
#108
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I have my doubts that HND will return after this because of the economic crisis now starting in Japan. BA.com are already reporting that the route is closed until "further notice" and the BA007/8 flights are being used as a second evacuation frequency from NRT via HKG.
Mar 18, 2011, 1:54 pm
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Apr 25, 2011, 9:22 am
#112
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Indeed. I have sent a polite email for now. I do feel a bit guilty quibbling given the circumstances but I have promised myself I will donate half to a suitable Japan relief fund if they do refund it.
Instead of Tokyo I have ended up with a rather lengthy trip to Tampa via BA in WTP to ORD and AA economy onwards; made slightly better by an unexpected opportunity to MFU the final leg back to London. I'll get back to Tokyo again soon I hope.
Instead of Tokyo I have ended up with a rather lengthy trip to Tampa via BA in WTP to ORD and AA economy onwards; made slightly better by an unexpected opportunity to MFU the final leg back to London. I'll get back to Tokyo again soon I hope.
