Volcanic ash disrupts airtravel in Northern Europe
Apr 16, 2010, 1:08 am
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Too bad that the actual flight miles credited to an account aren't based upon actual distance flown in cases like this -- but then again the reward is in the trip being accomplished successfully instead of being grounded.
Apr 16, 2010, 5:52 am
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Hello!
I have a trip booked with SK/JP tomorrow though it's SK callsign all the way.
The trip was booked on a travel agent online, though they only have telephontime 10-12 so I can't get in touch with them.
Routing is GOT-CPH-LJU flight numbers: SK1436-SK8901.
I don't know what to do, can anyone help me? How about rebooking? I've tried to get in touch with the travel agent though no response, would SAS help me?
I see already now that SK1436 is cancelled tomorrow, so what to do? Will my ticket get lost?
I have a trip booked with SK/JP tomorrow though it's SK callsign all the way.
The trip was booked on a travel agent online, though they only have telephontime 10-12 so I can't get in touch with them.
Routing is GOT-CPH-LJU flight numbers: SK1436-SK8901.
I don't know what to do, can anyone help me? How about rebooking? I've tried to get in touch with the travel agent though no response, would SAS help me?
I see already now that SK1436 is cancelled tomorrow, so what to do? Will my ticket get lost?
Apr 16, 2010, 6:07 am
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You can definitely get your money back if you don't travel. They will also offer you to rebook for free on a later date. If you need to be in LJU within the next few days, you will not have any other option than taking a train or car though.
Apr 16, 2010, 6:18 am
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We got in on QR31 DOH-ARN at 14:00 yesterday and when we landed the captain said that all connecting flights had been cancelled due to vulcanic ash.
We were probably one of the last long-haul flights touching down on ARN?
We were probably one of the last long-haul flights touching down on ARN?
Apr 16, 2010, 6:18 am
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The problems if that the ash clouds moves south-east, so i wouldn't give your CPH-LJU flight a big chance. Lastest reports says ARN might open tomorrow, but if everything south is closed still, there won't be many places to fly to anyway.
You should be eligible for a refund/rebooking.
Apr 16, 2010, 6:37 am
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The flights today have now been cancelled so I have just started my 8 hour journey home.
Trying to get some work done which is not easy on a completely packed train. There are also many Norwegians here trying to get to Oslo, the long way.
Trying to get some work done which is not easy on a completely packed train. There are also many Norwegians here trying to get to Oslo, the long way.
Apr 16, 2010, 7:20 am
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Was supposed to fly LHR-ARN this evening but it now looks like the best I can hope for is Monday. Does anyone know which numbers are best to try and get through on i.e. shortest queuing time (I appreciate it won't be quick). Booked via the website.
Boss has already generously offered me the chance to work on Saturday as I'm stuck
Boss has already generously offered me the chance to work on Saturday as I'm stuck
Apr 16, 2010, 9:25 am
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Seems SAS has decided to keep the fleet on the ground until at least 13.00 hours (1pm) tomorrow April 17:
news link: (In Danish)
http://www.dr.dk/Nyheder/Indland/2010/04/16/163631.htm
news link: (In Danish)
http://www.dr.dk/Nyheder/Indland/2010/04/16/163631.htm
Apr 16, 2010, 10:05 am
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My ATH-CPH-ARN flights today were cancelled and are tomorrow also. As I need to be in DUB for Monday and am not too optimistic about ARN/CPH/FRA airports on Sunday I rebooked with MA via BUD - so another 2 days in Athens and possibly some more days in Budapest.
Apr 16, 2010, 11:34 am
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Stuck in Paris?
Update, April 16 2010 18:25 CET
Buses from Paris to Copenhagen
SAS has two buses departing from Paris to Copenhagen tonight 16 April. The buses will leave from SAS terminal 1 at 22.00 local time and arrive in Copenhagen on Saturday morning. Onward transportation from Copenhagen is the passengers own responsibility.
To get a seat, please call +33 1 46 93 28 56 to be registered. Homebound passengers are prioritised. You need a confirmation to get a seat on the bus.
Update, April 16 2010 18:25 CET
Buses from Paris to Copenhagen
SAS has two buses departing from Paris to Copenhagen tonight 16 April. The buses will leave from SAS terminal 1 at 22.00 local time and arrive in Copenhagen on Saturday morning. Onward transportation from Copenhagen is the passengers own responsibility.
To get a seat, please call +33 1 46 93 28 56 to be registered. Homebound passengers are prioritised. You need a confirmation to get a seat on the bus.
Apr 16, 2010, 1:13 pm
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Today has been extremely busy due to all the cancellations. We have had to rebook passengers all day and I am finally about to go home after 4,5h of overtime though there is enough work here now for me to stay the whole weekend...
Still, I'd rather be busy in the office than stuck a long way from home.
Still, I'd rather be busy in the office than stuck a long way from home.