Will Others Try to Avoid UK Connections to Avoid Onerous Carry-on Rules?
Aug 16, 2006, 8:18 pm
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Originally Posted by ContinentalFan
I hope it doesn't come to harmonizing this nonsense across the Union. There is likely to be no escape--almost no escape, there's always Switzerland <fingers crossed>.
Aug 16, 2006, 8:23 pm
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Was to take a RDU-LGW-MAD on AA/BA in mid-Sept. Just rebooked to do RDU-ATL-MAD on Delta. Just not worth the hassle to connect through the UK. These security restrictions will probably kill the AA RDU-LGW flight. It was great having a direct 767/777 to Europe from what is one of the smaller airports. 
Aug 17, 2006, 5:13 am
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End to my elite status :(
I make several weekend trips to or via europe every year.
Due to these rules, I just cant make those trips. It takes more
time to check-in the bags, retrieve them and having to get there
early makes it impossible for me to make these trips now.
Just cancelled one trip this month and one over the labor day weekend.
and if these restrictions stays, I won't be able to maintain my elite status
for long. One more reason not to travel.
whoever wanted to terrorize the travellers.. succeeded!
Due to these rules, I just cant make those trips. It takes more
time to check-in the bags, retrieve them and having to get there
early makes it impossible for me to make these trips now.
Just cancelled one trip this month and one over the labor day weekend.
and if these restrictions stays, I won't be able to maintain my elite status
for long. One more reason not to travel.
whoever wanted to terrorize the travellers.. succeeded!
Aug 17, 2006, 7:07 am
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Originally Posted by violet312s
These security restrictions will probably kill the AA RDU-LGW flight.
Aug 17, 2006, 9:21 am
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Originally Posted by number_6
The EU has started the process to formulate a common airport security policy. This means that the restrictions will be identical at all major EU airports ... probably closer to what LHR is now then not. So rerouting to AMS/CDG/FRA/MAD will mean nothing, you will get the same treatment as at LHR in the near future (less than a month, and maybe even 2 weeks from now).
While I agree with Spiff's sentiment, you'll have to start avoiding Europe and not just the UK, and maybe even all major airports, in the future. Flying has definitely changed, and maybe more than from the 9/11 impact.
While I agree with Spiff's sentiment, you'll have to start avoiding Europe and not just the UK, and maybe even all major airports, in the future. Flying has definitely changed, and maybe more than from the 9/11 impact.
Aug 17, 2006, 11:42 am
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Originally Posted by Spiff
I'm ok with a break from travel to wait this idiocy out. If it stops, I'll start traveling again. If not, then there's plenty of other things in life to keep me occupied.
Aug 17, 2006, 11:48 am
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Originally Posted by cpx
I make several weekend trips to or via europe every year.
Due to these rules, I just cant make those trips. It takes more
time to check-in the bags, retrieve them and having to get there
early makes it impossible for me to make these trips now.
Just cancelled one trip this month and one over the labor day weekend.
and if these restrictions stays, I won't be able to maintain my elite status
for long. One more reason not to travel.
whoever wanted to terrorize the travellers.. succeeded!
Due to these rules, I just cant make those trips. It takes more
time to check-in the bags, retrieve them and having to get there
early makes it impossible for me to make these trips now.
Just cancelled one trip this month and one over the labor day weekend.
and if these restrictions stays, I won't be able to maintain my elite status
for long. One more reason not to travel.
whoever wanted to terrorize the travellers.. succeeded!
Aug 17, 2006, 12:00 pm
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LHR was a hassle before, so it will be a nightmare now. Am trying to change all plans on September trip to Europe - but don't know which way to go. Zurich maybe? Certainly don't want to fly BA -
Aug 17, 2006, 12:06 pm
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Originally Posted by Nevsky
Unfortunately, I agree with you. I am reassessing my travel plans. If I can not bring significant amounts of reading matter/work on board with me I just may not fly to Europe or even fly at all.
I'd say that ZRH is the big winner out of this at the moment, with MAD a close second (good timing on opening up their fabulous new terminal). HEL is also a good choice for routing if you have nonstop flights into HEL (otherwise it is a bit out of the way). MUC is also good, but FRA is a problem (unless you are flying LH F and can use their F terminal).
Aug 17, 2006, 1:43 pm
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If South America, many parts of Asia and Africa don't jump on board these nonsense restrictions, I'll do my discretionary travels there instead.
Aug 17, 2006, 2:00 pm
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Originally Posted by GUWonder
If South America, many parts of Asia and Africa don't jump on board these nonsense restrictions, I'll do my discretionary travels there instead.
Aug 17, 2006, 8:04 pm
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Originally Posted by GUWonder
If South America, many parts of Asia and Africa don't jump on board these nonsense restrictions, I'll do my discretionary travels there instead.
NZ trip in november without this mess.
This mess hit me hard for my India trips .. where I was counting on the
high risk (under 55 minute connection time btwn intl&domestic) connections
at DEL for a quick weekend visit. I sure cant do those anymore if I have
to checkin my mobile phones..
just not possible.
Aug 17, 2006, 8:21 pm
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Originally Posted by flysurfer
From what I read in the German media, it's not going to stop but will soon be expanded to all EU airports (water ban, tiny carry-ons).
I too have been retooling some planned itineraries since I usuallly get to Europe at least once a quarter. I usually go DCA-JFK-LHR on AA and then take SlEazy Jet out of STN or LGW or some other Euro airline, but I'm going to try my luck at CDG in October and see what happens.
kbg
Aug 18, 2006, 12:32 am
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Originally Posted by cpx
I'm thinking along the same line. I'm also hoping to be able to do a
NZ trip in november without this mess.
This mess hit me hard for my India trips .. where I was counting on the
high risk (under 55 minute connection time btwn intl&domestic) connections
at DEL for a quick weekend visit. I sure cant do those anymore if I have
to checkin my mobile phones.. just not possible.
NZ trip in november without this mess.
This mess hit me hard for my India trips .. where I was counting on the
high risk (under 55 minute connection time btwn intl&domestic) connections
at DEL for a quick weekend visit. I sure cant do those anymore if I have
to checkin my mobile phones..
just not possible.
Aug 18, 2006, 5:13 am
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While it stinks that the other airports are going to ape LHR's foollishness, they won't all sink to the same level. LHR with an added layer of "security" is still going to be a heck of a lot worse than ZHR with the same constraints.
Sorry, LHR. Until you can find a way to get me from one terminal to another on an international connection without making me clear "security" again, I'm avoiding your place any time it's humanly possible.
Sorry, LHR. Until you can find a way to get me from one terminal to another on an international connection without making me clear "security" again, I'm avoiding your place any time it's humanly possible.