Abandoned in Edinburgh...not Aberdeen
Nov 28, 2021, 5:00 pm
#46
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: GLA
Programs: BA Silver
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EDI to ABZ is 127 miles.
I once dealt with an admin wallah who had a similar range of error on a mileage claim I had submitted. I told them we would start from where I had claimed from and I would put them out of the car at the mileage point they would pay to and they could walk back to the office from there. In this case about 27 miles!!
On my previous diversions there has always been a coach, so clearly a bigger problem than normal.
As a personal thought I would have been even more stuck than the OP. My driving licence has been off for renewal since September and I only got it back yesterday (I have HGV1 [C+E] and those renewals are the subject of other threads!). Have not been able to hire a car since then.
I once dealt with an admin wallah who had a similar range of error on a mileage claim I had submitted. I told them we would start from where I had claimed from and I would put them out of the car at the mileage point they would pay to and they could walk back to the office from there. In this case about 27 miles!!
On my previous diversions there has always been a coach, so clearly a bigger problem than normal.
As a personal thought I would have been even more stuck than the OP. My driving licence has been off for renewal since September and I only got it back yesterday (I have HGV1 [C+E] and those renewals are the subject of other threads!). Have not been able to hire a car since then.
Last edited by NWIFlyer; Nov 28, 2021 at 5:40 pm Reason: Rule 16
Nov 28, 2021, 9:46 pm
#47
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Perth WA/ UK
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i didn’t say it was right, but it is reality! If you want to hang about for hours waiting for someone to hold you hand be my guest, but travelling in the sure and certain knowledge that you may be let down, and being prepared is just sensible! If BA then deliver something better than expected it will be a bonus.
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Nov 28, 2021, 10:30 pm
#48
Join Date: Sep 2015
Programs: Flying Blue, Miles & Smiles
Posts: 467
I think it’s more like a quick think through of what if contingency planning. What if my flight is late? What if I miss a connection? What if it is diverted? I have established reactions to each situation, so if it does happen those expecting me can have a good guess at my reaction.
Nov 28, 2021, 11:22 pm
#49
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 246
I was once stranded at Atlanta, and in a distressed state with no idea how to continue my travels in an unfamiliar place.
The couple in front of me said they'd secured a rental car, and would I like to throw in 50 dollars and they'll get me where I need to be. I accepted.
It saddens me that the UK is now such a 'me, me, me' society that people didn't club together and do that as a first response. I'd have tried to arrange this before we even left the plane.
This adds nothing to the thread, of course, or the OP's ongoing concerns, but maybe it'll help someone think about it if they're ever in a similar situation.
As for covid concerns, they were on a plane together for hours, possibly the lounge too, so a car would be no different. Moot point.
The couple in front of me said they'd secured a rental car, and would I like to throw in 50 dollars and they'll get me where I need to be. I accepted.
It saddens me that the UK is now such a 'me, me, me' society that people didn't club together and do that as a first response. I'd have tried to arrange this before we even left the plane.
This adds nothing to the thread, of course, or the OP's ongoing concerns, but maybe it'll help someone think about it if they're ever in a similar situation.
As for covid concerns, they were on a plane together for hours, possibly the lounge too, so a car would be no different. Moot point.
Nov 29, 2021, 1:31 am
#50
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: UK
Programs: BA Gold / Hilton Diamond / IHG Diamond Ambassador / Marriot Bonvoy Gold
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I was once stranded at Atlanta, and in a distressed state with no idea how to continue my travels in an unfamiliar place.
The couple in front of me said they'd secured a rental car, and would I like to throw in 50 dollars and they'll get me where I need to be. I accepted.
It saddens me that the UK is now such a 'me, me, me' society that people didn't club together and do that as a first response. I'd have tried to arrange this before we even left the plane.
This adds nothing to the thread, of course, or the OP's ongoing concerns, but maybe it'll help someone think about it if they're ever in a similar situation.
As for covid concerns, they were on a plane together for hours, possibly the lounge too, so a car would be no different. Moot point.
The couple in front of me said they'd secured a rental car, and would I like to throw in 50 dollars and they'll get me where I need to be. I accepted.
It saddens me that the UK is now such a 'me, me, me' society that people didn't club together and do that as a first response. I'd have tried to arrange this before we even left the plane.
This adds nothing to the thread, of course, or the OP's ongoing concerns, but maybe it'll help someone think about it if they're ever in a similar situation.
As for covid concerns, they were on a plane together for hours, possibly the lounge too, so a car would be no different. Moot point.
several request to him to do the right thing were ignored. I appealed the fine even going as far as returning to Utrecht to appear in person to fight my case. The court were sympathetic but the law was clear.
I hope the @&£)bag is reading this!!!
Nov 29, 2021, 3:27 am
#51
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We see relatively few cases of infection directly linked to flights, though there are definitely cases where it has happened. On the other hand, car sharing is one of the major ways people catch COVID, along with visiting friends and relatives. I don't think I'm particularly selfish, but I would not be offering a car share to randoms at the moment.
Nov 30, 2021, 1:09 am
#52
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Hull
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Posts: 194
Hopefully you took some screen shots of the options at the time. If there wasn't a sensible option going at £200, then BA will be obliged to pay the full amount. HIE isn't exactly top of the range. You may have a bit of hassle on this, but you can use either MCOL or CEDR for this. £200 is just their guideline, they have been known to pay more than this, even if a somewhat reluctantly.
Nov 30, 2021, 4:52 am
#55
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Yes, EC261 allows for a refund of the cost and a return to the start point, provided the trip doesn't serve any purpose for the traveller's original travel plans. Not something that airlines like doing, and sometimes pragmatically it involves buying a new ticket and claiming both back from the airline, but strictly speaking the airline should be supply a return flight to the start point at the earliest opportunity.
Nov 30, 2021, 6:42 am
#56
Join Date: May 2009
Location: London
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And that’s assuming people could actually drive, had a licence with them, hadn’t been drinking etc…I would have expected BA to provide hotel accommodation at Edi and then put people on next day flights…
Dec 3, 2021, 2:03 pm
#59
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Hull
Programs: Ba gold
Posts: 194
Hopefully you took some screen shots of the options at the time. If there wasn't a sensible option going at £200, then BA will be obliged to pay the full amount. HIE isn't exactly top of the range. You may have a bit of hassle on this, but you can use either MCOL or CEDR for this. £200 is just their guideline, they have been known to pay more than this, even if a somewhat reluctantly.
Dec 4, 2021, 12:02 am
#60
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Join Date: Jun 2019
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Posts: 44
just a follow up on this…. BA settled up with me today to the tune of 783.14 , they didn’t challenge anything , the 2 rooms I booked at 280 each which was 80 over their guideline and I put our dinner receipt in which was 185 and they paid that in full too without contest. Apart from the obvious disappointment of our plans going to pot I’m more than happy with the outcome.