who has got family stranded by the volcanic ash?

[MrsShu]

me ! easy jet have cancelled return flight

The irony: Airports in Iceland are open .

I wish i was stranded.. anywhere hot and by the beach would be fine! lol

But the only direction they can fly at the moment is west to America.

But it does mean that if there is a window of opportunity, espcially in Scotland, some transatlantic flights can operate (there were 3 Icelandair flights that landed yesterday in Glasgow).

Anybody offering to take my children for a few hours

Could do with a break.

DP on flight to Athens last time I heard anything. Hope it manages to land before airport closed

Dubious humour, DaddyMonty

Oh Good luck Norkily!!! At least he'll be on the Continent... the wrong side of it, but still... ferry to Italy and then drive from there?

Think they are planning to drive it MM

There's 3 to share the drive I suppose. Sounds awful but better than being stuck I think.

Assuming they can get to Athens and get a hire car

Sorry yes, obviously, ferry to Italy first and then drive it MM

So exactly what you said in fact... Please ignore me.

have the twitter messages about boats going to Calais to collect people been posted yet?

Dan Snow calais recue?

Switzerland

Situation at 6:00 pm, April 17, 2010 --- The Airport informs passengers that following a decision of the Federal Office for Civil Aviation, Swiss Airspace will be closed until April 18, 02:00 pm. This closure is likely to be extended depending on the development of the volcanic ash.
Passengers should contact their airline and check flight status information for all destinations.

Next update on 17 April 10:00 pm.

i bla\rdy tweeted that days ago
he is SUCH a johhny come lately.
mine are ferrying form caen tomorrow

DH has a colleague stranded in Moscow airport too. Was in Moscow for meeting, went to airport as flight showing as going. Flight cancelled after he went through immigration. Visa expired. No hard currency to pay for new visa and price trebled. ATMs not working. I just called him to tell him about people being moved to hotel - they have an office 'fixer' going to airport with 1,000 US dollars in cash to sort visa and get the guy back to Moscow. If hotels full he will stay with the managing partner at his house!

DH already moaning about his week being buggered up next week. I pointed out that in the great scheme of things it wasn't too bad! After all he has a free weekend without me!

My Dad is referring to DS and I as the 'volcano immigrants' and threatening to charge us rent! I THINK he was joking!

db says trains RAMMED with brits

are there any trains running in France now does anyone know? What is the website to go to to try to book trains? (we want to go from Geneva to London really).

it is looking like our only option is a 24 hour coach ride and ferry trip, and I really don't fancy that with a 2 year old and 4 other children. (one who is severely travel sick).

it is the end of the season here (skiing) and most hotels close on Thursday - ours closes tomorrow and we are being thrown out then.

db has done that today
went to station

My blardy 15 year old son is stranded in Jamaica with a friend and his mum! She booked the whole package with virgin and they are paying for the extra accomodation which is all inclusive . So since there are only ever 2 virgin flights a week out of Montego Bay I think he will be there for the duration. So you pay for 1 weeks holiday and get at least 2 and miss the beginning of school. What a life, why the hell didn't I go with.

Pollyanna
no idea if trains are running from geneva to Paris. But if you are stuck, my spare room is free

Would the hotel not stay open another couple of days when the have captive guests? Surely worth thei while not to mention being rhe decent thing to do

lol at russian office fixer being sent with wads of cash. Amusing to hear that things have not changes since dh used to travel in Russia 10 years ago

so, just how many UK teachers are abroad, unable to return & will it affect schools opening?

my friend is a headteacher, but can't get home from india. next week is going to be chaos beyond belief across Europe, isn't it?

according to dd her teacher is 'abroad'. monday will be v. interesting.

Pollyanna, extra spare room available in Gva if you get stranded- just let me know. Kids are not exactly welcome, but will be accepted... just kidding, of course

Seriously, offer is standing

David Miliband just tweeted about a Foreign Office contact number: 'FCO 24 hour consular helpline now up and running for people stuck abroad re ash. 020 7008 0000.'

It might be helpful.

SIL stranded in Miami. I know it is all a bit rubbish but I do wish it was me!

BROTHER IS HAVING LOTS OF FUN ON TRAIN!!! (he emails)
but there is an SNCF srike
luckily he on tgv

2 so far at ours
pay em too much imo

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