Weather delays this week
Feb 2, 2009, 3:07 am
#138
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Quite the opposite (for BA flights certainly, you might have a bit of a fight with the EC over partner flights) - you get your original EC miles/TP credit and if you're smart, credit the re-routed airline to another FFP and double dip. I'd have been on SK in an equivalent class like a shot, sticking the miles in BD and claiming the missing BA ones later!
Feb 2, 2009, 3:08 am
#139
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: London
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From ba.com:
" Last updated 09:52 UK time
Flights to and from all London airports, especially London City and Heathrow, are subject to delays and cancellations.
London Heathrow Longhaul and Shorthaul flights are cancelled until 1700 today with the exception of :
BA1432 Heathrow to Edinburgh
BA304 Heathrow to Paris(CDG)
BA500 Heathrow to Lisbon
Flights at Gatwick continue to operate but with long delays and some cancellations.
Passengers are advised to check the status of their flight before departing for the airport."
" Last updated 09:52 UK time
Flights to and from all London airports, especially London City and Heathrow, are subject to delays and cancellations.
London Heathrow Longhaul and Shorthaul flights are cancelled until 1700 today with the exception of :
BA1432 Heathrow to Edinburgh
BA304 Heathrow to Paris(CDG)
BA500 Heathrow to Lisbon
Flights at Gatwick continue to operate but with long delays and some cancellations.
Passengers are advised to check the status of their flight before departing for the airport."
Feb 2, 2009, 3:18 am
#143
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: HEL (and regularly BOS & PWM)
Programs: BA Gold, AY
Posts: 247
Quite the opposite (for BA flights certainly, you might have a bit of a fight with the EC over partner flights) - you get your original EC miles/TP credit and if you're smart, credit the re-routed airline to another FFP and double dip. I'd have been on SK in an equivalent class like a shot, sticking the miles in BD and claiming the missing BA ones later!
Feb 2, 2009, 3:21 am
#144
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I am not working till Friday, and really feel for my colleagues who have made it to work today.
I just can not believe that this sort of snowfall causes so much disruption. What on earth is wrong with this country?
When I was a kid, and that is not that long ago, we used to have this sort of snowfall every winter, and things still kept going... Cut backs Cut backs Cut backs... INVESTMENT IN INFRASTRUCTURE is what is required... Embarrassment...
I just can not believe that this sort of snowfall causes so much disruption. What on earth is wrong with this country?
When I was a kid, and that is not that long ago, we used to have this sort of snowfall every winter, and things still kept going... Cut backs Cut backs Cut backs... INVESTMENT IN INFRASTRUCTURE is what is required... Embarrassment...
Feb 2, 2009, 3:22 am
#145
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Due to local weather conditions London City Airport is currently closed until further notice
Feb 2, 2009, 3:24 am
#147
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Feb 2, 2009, 3:26 am
#148
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Rather than investing in equipment for a once a year event, I'd rather the cash was spent sorting out mixed mode for LHR which would be a permanent investment, or more capacity on the tube.
Feb 2, 2009, 3:27 am
#149
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: France
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I've been stuck at TLS all morning where I am told the 07.00 will depart for LGW at 14.40.
Can anyone give me any update on this?
And will I be able to get into London somehow?
MERCI!
HL
Can anyone give me any update on this?
And will I be able to get into London somehow?
MERCI!
HL
Feb 2, 2009, 3:28 am
#150
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,525
EGLL 020503Z 0206/0312 04013KT 9999 -SN BKN025 TEMPO 0206/0213 3000 SHSN BKN007 PROB40 TEMPO 0206/0210 0200 +SHSN VV/// BECMG 0213/0216 1500 SN BKN006 PROB40 0215/0221 0200 +SN VV/// BECMG 0221/0224 19010KT -RASN BKN004 BECMG 0300/0303 6000 NSW SCT012 BECMG 0308/0311 9999
Between 1300 and 1600
Visibility 1500 m
Broken clouds at a height of 600 ft
snow
Probability 40%
between 1500 and 2100
Visibility 0200 m
heavy snow
Between 1300 and 1600
Visibility 1500 m
Broken clouds at a height of 600 ft
snow
Probability 40%
between 1500 and 2100
Visibility 0200 m
heavy snow