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-   -   Isn't it about time we renamed 'Ex-EU'? (https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1710654-isnt-about-time-we-renamed-ex-eu.html)

Up In The Air Sep 17, 2015 10:26 am
Isn't it about time we renamed 'Ex-EU'?
 
Call me a pedant, but seeing as LHR is in the EU and OSL isn't, is it not inaccurate to describe an itinerary starting in Norway and routing through the UK as 'ex-EU'?

Wouldn't 'ex-mainland Europe' or something like that be better?

Cerebrito Sep 17, 2015 10:27 am
Isn't the EU just short for Europe (as in mainland Europe) in this context?

Flyingturkey Sep 17, 2015 10:28 am
What becomes of Dublin in your long worded shorthand?

Up In The Air Sep 17, 2015 10:29 am
Originally Posted by Cerebrito (Post 25439833)
Isn't the EU just short for Europe (as in mainland Europe) in this context?
Nope.

Up In The Air Sep 17, 2015 10:30 am
Originally Posted by Flyingturkey (Post 25439838)
What becomes of Dublin in your long worded shorthand?
Hence the appeal for something better.

gcuk Sep 17, 2015 10:30 am
Originally Posted by Up In The Air (Post 25439826)
Call me a pedant, but seeing as LHR is in the EU and OSL isn't, is it not inaccurate to describe an itinerary starting in Norway and routing through the UK as 'ex-EU'?

Wouldn't 'ex-mainland Europe' or something like that be better?
Quiet day at the office? ;)

Up In The Air Sep 17, 2015 10:32 am
Originally Posted by gcuk (Post 25439851)
Quiet day at the office? ;)
Just knocked off! :D

Globaliser Sep 17, 2015 10:34 am
Originally Posted by Up In The Air (Post 25439826)
Call me a pedant, but seeing as LHR is in the EU and OSL isn't, is it not inaccurate to describe an itinerary starting in Norway and routing through the UK as 'ex-EU'?

Wouldn't 'ex-mainland Europe' or something like that be better?
What, like this? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...ing-guide.html

The thing is, "ex-EU" is now local jargon that's stuck. We know what it means, even though it's technically inaccurate; and it's short and convenient.

UKtravelbear Sep 17, 2015 10:36 am
Ex-EEA !

Flyingturkey Sep 17, 2015 10:40 am
Sometimes IST gets used. So EEA is out as well....

Tobias-UK Sep 17, 2015 10:45 am
Isn't ex-EU an FT reference to Europe excluding the UK? I don't see a problem with its use. We all understand what it means ergo it does its job nicely.

skunker Sep 17, 2015 10:48 am
Originally Posted by Tobias-UK (Post 25439938)
Isn't ex-EU an FT reference to Europe excluding the UK? I don't see a problem with its use. We all understand what it means ergo it does its job nicely.
Not this?
http://ec.europa.eu/solvit/_template...nts/eu-map.jpg

KARFA Sep 17, 2015 10:51 am
Yes "ex-mainland Europe" is an excellent suggestion. To save writing it though could we perhaps abberviate a little? Perhaps to ex-Eu? ;)

NickB Sep 17, 2015 10:53 am
Originally Posted by KARFA (Post 25439982)
Yes "ex-mainland Europe" is an excellent suggestion. To save writing it though could we perhaps abberviate a little? Perhaps to ex-Eu? ;)
"EU" does suggest European Union whereas I suppose that "EUR" is somewhat more open-ended. In any event, does anybody really care apart from the OP?

Flyingturkey Sep 17, 2015 10:59 am
EX-E

E - Earth/Europe/England/

Blanket cover.


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