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Oh really? I'd never have guessed that the entire ATC network going down would result in this. Gosh, how'd I not think of that.
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Oh really? I'd never have guessed that the entire ATC network going down would result in this. Gosh, how'd I not think of that.
Soldato
Or whatyagointodo?
I admit I do troll on GD sometimes, but this thread isn't one of the ones to troll on. People reading on here are stuck / awaiting flights that aren't happening and quite possibly can't return to work from their hols because of this. Not all managers are sympathetic.
Dude, change your forum settings to 100 posts per page.
You're welcome
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My daughter is stuck in Malaga, no idea as yet when her flight is rescheduled.
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I think a lot of us can commiserate with being stuck at an airport, this is next level though.
Be a few days before it all settled as planes and crew are in the wrong places.
I do find it odd that they're still just going with a 'technical fault'. If it was just that then surely there are redundancies.
Coincidentally, I luckily flew back on Saturday but we all got an extra security check at the gate where we got a little sticker which then seemed to be the most important thing they wanted to see when boarding.
Be a few days before it all settled as planes and crew are in the wrong places.
I do find it odd that they're still just going with a 'technical fault'. If it was just that then surely there are redundancies.
Coincidentally, I luckily flew back on Saturday but we all got an extra security check at the gate where we got a little sticker which then seemed to be the most important thing they wanted to see when boarding.
I did read an article last night about a guy who's stuck and was due back to work today and his manager was fuming, didn't actually believe him until he switched on the news.
I suspect there will be quite a few people not turning up to work today.
I suspect there will be quite a few people not turning up to work today.
I saw that too in BBC News. Great example of management.
Can I blame this on ULEZ somehow?
Seriously though, really sorry to hear about everyone stuck. I heard on the news that because it is outside the airlines control they don't have to offer compensation other than a simple refund and paying for food and overnight accomodation (but all hotels will be full of course).
Seriously though, really sorry to hear about everyone stuck. I heard on the news that because it is outside the airlines control they don't have to offer compensation other than a simple refund and paying for food and overnight accomodation (but all hotels will be full of course).
What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61646214
This is the article I was going off.
Of course there’s an element that the airline want to get you there. But it’s mainly hours and financial related.
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Worth having travel insurance.
Soldato
I'm with you, I hate flying as well, although oddly a light aircraft or glider I'm fine in, something about getting strapped into the back of a 100 ton flying tube...
All I do is drink a good few beers before I get on and it helps a lot. Don't worry about them not letting you on the plane as long as you are quiet and polite and not making a arse on yourself they won't care.
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Thousands of Brits to be refused compensation after air traffic misery
Almost 1,000 flights were grounded and cancelled with several more delayed after Britain's National Air Traffic Services (NATS) said it experienced 'technical issues'.
Thousands of Brits to be refused compensation after air traffic misery
Almost 1,000 flights were grounded and cancelled with several more delayed after Britain's National Air Traffic Services (NATS) said it experienced 'technical issues'.www.dailymail.co.uk
BBC News - What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
Technical glitches have caused disruption at airports but passengers do have rights.
www.bbc.co.uk
An alternative perspective.
Caporegime
That article said:
Prior precedent is that a technical failure of Air Traffic Control falls under "extraordinary circumstances". There is no eligibility for compensation in this case.
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There must be a better back up system. Glad it wasn’t in four weeks time
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News is indicating it could take a few days to get back to normal, I'm flying Wednesday evening 
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News is indicating it could take a few days to get back to normal, I'm flying Wednesday evening
To be fair, when are flights ever not delayed?
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Were flying 2.45 today to Tenerife. Still on time according to airport departures and operator AppNews is indicating it could take a few days to get back to normal, I'm flying Wednesday evening
Our original trip on Sunday to Paris was cancelled whilst we were at the airport (300 mile round trip) Working out how to put a claim in for fuel and non refundable tickets...
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Jet2 rep just told me daughter that she's 99% sure they'll be flying home from Malaga tonight. No sign of the flight online yet, so I'll take it with a pinch of salt.
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Perhaps it's more the flights back to the UK are more delayed than outbound flights? (hopefully for me
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Please don't encourage trigger happy admins. 