Abu Dhabi flights cancelled due to volcano/thank you thread - Page 2

Dean Watson · 19 Apr 2010, 13:29 (Ref:2675810)

there is a meeting at Dubia this weekend so i am sure if we are still all here we will volunteer

fazza · 19 Apr 2010, 14:04 (Ref:2675854)

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Originally Posted by Dean Watson

there is a meeting at Dubia this weekend so i am sure if we are still all here we will volunteer

If not that one then the F1 is in November...

Motorsportgirli · 19 Apr 2010, 18:28 (Ref:2676031)

Well we may be home sometime soon, but again a big thanks to the BARC and ADMM guys out here, they are doing all they can

Oh and to save on postage heres the postcard from the tenthers i could find by the pool this morning!!!! (i dont know what the max img size is on here so if its too big delete it mods!!!)

gachjoel · 19 Apr 2010, 18:28 (Ref:2676032)

some marshals are handling it better than others

White flag man · 19 Apr 2010, 21:16 (Ref:2676171)

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Originally Posted by Dean Watson

real ray of sunshine aint you Nick? lol

we are still being looked after by ADMM and BARC, it is tough out here but I am sure we will endure it

Don't worry guys, the Royal Navy are coming to save you. They'll be there in about 3 weeks

ss24355261 · 19 Apr 2010, 23:55 (Ref:2676245)

steve swallow
Dont now how long we will have to wait till we get home but the hotel is great. ADMM and BARC are realy looking after us no problems at all.

broadrun96 · 20 Apr 2010, 03:54 (Ref:2676303)

Glad to see you are all being taken care of so well, hope the jobs back home are as understanding. Report on Yahoo tonite says some flights are being allowed with some post-landing inspections, so things might get better to be able to get closer to home.

Lancsbreaker · 20 Apr 2010, 11:45 (Ref:2676489)

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Originally Posted by Hepatic

enforced holiday in paradise, damn life is hard! hope you are all surviving ok, what is heathrows' car park charge per day?

I did hear on the radio yesterday that the Airport Car park operators have said they'll waive excess charges for people caught up in this.......but whether that filters down to the jobsworth in the booth - or the software in the automatic ticket machine if its like Manchester - I have my doubts.....

Bodysnatcher · 20 Apr 2010, 12:41 (Ref:2676541)

Ebbsfleet's (eurostar terminal) NCP automatic number plate system tried to do me for an extra charge because the train was a bit late on Sunday, which was hardly surprising. The human at the end of the buzzer opened the barrier. (he was'nt going to get any other options :grrr: )

Hope you all get home this week - but I would'nt bet on it.

Guinness2702 · 20 Apr 2010, 17:05 (Ref:2676717)

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Originally Posted by BBC News

Hopes that UK flights would soon return to normal have been undermined by a second volcanic ash cloud in Iceland.

Chances to operate planes at many UK airports have been short-lived, and only a few flights have taken place.

Airspace in most of the UK remains closed until at least 0100 BST on Wednesday, but curbs have been eased in some northern parts of the UK.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8632930.stm

White flag man · 20 Apr 2010, 17:33 (Ref:2676741)

News telling me British airspace is closed. Just seen 2, big, long haul jets flying high over London. Confused.com

Bodysnatcher · 20 Apr 2010, 18:10 (Ref:2676778)

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Originally Posted by White flag man

News telling me British airspace is closed. Just seen 2, big, long haul jets flying high over London. Confused.com

as long as you're above 20000ft its OK to be in a plane over the UK
So, chance for some high level freefall if you want to get into London.

<simples>

now waiting to see what wee willie walsh is up to

rbs · 20 Apr 2010, 18:12 (Ref:2676780)

Apparently airspace is open for overflights above 25000 feet. NATS will make another announcement at 9pm.

Dave Brand · 20 Apr 2010, 18:26 (Ref:2676786)

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Originally Posted by White flag man

News telling me British airspace is closed. Just seen 2, big, long haul jets flying high over London. Confused.com

Take a look at:

http://www.radarvirtuel.com/#

Lots of flights over mainland Europe. There are also a few inbound UK flights from North America currently (7:25 PM, 20/4) wandering about apparently aimlessly. They must have set off in the expectation that UK airports would be open by the time they arrived.

Bodysnatcher · 20 Apr 2010, 18:32 (Ref:2676789)

Dave, those are the BA flights that set out to "test" the rules. I guess WW wants somebody to rescind the nofly. I thought they might end up in Edinburgh or Newcastle, but it seems likely they will be going to the continent.

All this does'nt really help the gang in AD get home, just opens the possibility of getting closer. As Dean said earlier, might be a bumper turn out at Dubai later in the week.

Nighthawk · 20 Apr 2010, 18:49 (Ref:2676800)

European airline pilots warn governments about engine failures caused by ash amid pressure to get flights moving again

Dave Brand · 20 Apr 2010, 18:54 (Ref:2676805)

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Originally Posted by Bodysnatcher

Dave, those are the BA flights that set out to "test" the rules. I guess WW wants somebody to rescind the nofly. I thought they might end up in Edinburgh or Newcastle, but it seems likely they will be going to the continent.

One landed at Shannon, two more heading there, one heading SE - Brussels or CDG possibly. Do you know if they are carrying passengers?

. . . and I could have been in Abu Dhabi!

White flag man · 20 Apr 2010, 21:12 (Ref:2676917)

Restrictions into UK have been lifted. First flight into Heathrow has already landed! Wonder how long they've been up there for.

Hepatic · 20 Apr 2010, 21:40 (Ref:2676938)

but only for a short time, impending doom is just around the corner with more ash apparently on way. that pool looks hard work...!

gachjoel · 21 Apr 2010, 08:30 (Ref:2677154)

At present there are approx 30 - 35 at AD airport waiting to board to go to Heathrow..
Massive thanks to Ian,Dennis and all others involved in keeping us informed and looking after us all

neil_davidson2 · 21 Apr 2010, 08:56 (Ref:2677170)

Just had a text from one of your fellow exiles to say he was sitting looking at the plane that's bringing you home!

Safe travels everyone.

Mike Kelly 1 · 21 Apr 2010, 11:36 (Ref:2677251)

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Originally Posted by gachjoel

At present there are approx 30 - 35 at AD airport waiting to board to go to Heathrow

And 10 of them are now back at the hotel! Everyone left on the "BARC Marshals Volcano Exiles Tour" are hoping to fly back tomorrow.

scottishsoilder · 21 Apr 2010, 11:58 (Ref:2677265)

Those of us that flew Emerates are due to leave tommorow at 0755 local and arriving Manchester 1225. Reality bites back at last, time for last minute panic tanning I guess.

FRENCHIE44T · 21 Apr 2010, 23:45 (Ref:2677615)

I tried to leave a message when I was waiting at Abu Dhabi airport but it would not let me log in.

Well I am home again now, got into Heathrow about 6.00ish. Great racing and even got a few on Post 4, 2 UAE Touring Carsand had to go out and get some bits when Safety car was out for the GT1's

Just hope they can get all the cars, drivers & personel to Silverstone in time now for the next round. 4/5/6 June. See ya there, those who are going.

Many thanks to ALL involved in organising this trip and to all the guys & girls I met out there. Great team.

Wet marshal · 22 Apr 2010, 08:12 (Ref:2677727)

Etihad airlines are now starting to clear the backlog,some flights back to the UK are in a queue,and we could be at the bottom of it!,but we are still enjoying the poolside sunshine!

Also thanks for the hospitality of the Hotel and Dennis,Ian etc, who are keeping us updated.

Hope to make Combe on the 3rd of May?, if not another day by the pool!

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