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Hard News: RT: Eyjafjallajokull

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  • Sofie Bribiesca,

    Airspace open.

    Passengers with current tickets were being given priority - stranded passengers were being told to either pay for a new ticket, take the first available flight or to use their old ticket and wait for days, or weeks, for the first available seat.

    here and there. • Since Nov 2007 • 6796 posts Report Reply

  • Craig Ranapia,

    Sofie: I hope I'm being way too cynical, but I really hope that these decisions are being made on the basis of sound scientific advice and not ferocious lobbying and media pressure.

    North Shore, Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 12370 posts Report Reply

  • Sofie Bribiesca,

    I thought it doubly cruel that those delayed first are now being told to cough up for another ticket. Was hoping to confirm this detail today but my friend is busy over at Air Traffic Control. I guess they are moving people asap.I do agree though that the dollar has to have been prudent.

    here and there. • Since Nov 2007 • 6796 posts Report Reply

  • Lucy Stewart,

    Sofie: I hope I'm being way too cynical, but I really hope that these decisions are being made on the basis of sound scientific advice and not ferocious lobbying and media pressure.

    Well, if you consider "because British Airways put some planes up and demanded to land at Heathrow" sound.....sure.

    (I may be maligning BA, who may very well have done wide-scale scientific consultation before making this move. And then again.)

    Wellington • Since Nov 2006 • 2105 posts Report Reply

  • Rich of Observationz,

    I'd expect the airlines to be pretty cautious, given that besides the risk of disaster, there is a chance that the aircraft will make it's journey safely, but with hugely expensive engine damage. I imagine those F-18s that flew into the dust are going to be costing a few dollars to fix.

    Back in Wellington • Since Nov 2006 • 5550 posts Report Reply

  • Sofie Bribiesca,

    The Airlines, including Air NZ are quite friendly with each other and any research been (being)done would certainly be shared amongst each other. The fact that all airlines rely on each other to coordinate good service (I know that sounds rediculous but I know it's true) means that for one to fly, they probably all agreed, depending on destinations. It is beneficicial for all of them to get this right and I think there reluctance for so long shows an air (teehee) of some responsibility. None of them would welcome a disaster for the sake of a few quid.(in the corporate sense)

    here and there. • Since Nov 2007 • 6796 posts Report Reply

  • Craig Ranapia,

    Well, if you consider "because British Airways put some planes up and demanded to land at Heathrow" sound.....sure.

    Indeed - and perhaps I've missed something, but I'm rather surprised at how relaxed (to coin a phase) the British Transport Secretary seemed to be with that stunt.

    And perhaps I'm rather too cynical for my own good, but BA did a damn good job of making sure there was always a rentaquote to keep how much money they were losing in the media eye. One might think the health and safety of their passengers would be a higher priority, and something you'd want to be seen erring on the side of caution over. All that proves, I guess, is that I don't much of a future as an airline executive.

    I think there's going to be an interesting story to tell about the story of the airline ban. I'd sure love to know what kind of contact Lord Adonis had with BA executives and lobbyists over the last week...

    North Shore, Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 12370 posts Report Reply

  • RinaA,

    Air travel yet again interrupted by the by the eruption of Mt. Eyjafjallajokull.The volcano re-erupted and a change of winds triggered an ash cloud to stop airline travel again. Thankfully for travelers this time around it was merely overnight rather than for days. There is chatter that the volcano may erupt once again, causing delays in airline travel yet again. If it is in any way possible, I would recommend not flying into any regions affected by this volcano until it is certain that there won't be any more activity from the volcano.

    Spokane • Since May 2010 • 1 posts Report Reply

  • Ben Austin,

    The Irish disruption has caused a couple of friends to be stuck in Ireland or have travel disrupted. I have also had cause to learn this week why Easyjet is sometimes referred to as Sleazyjet

    London • Since Nov 2006 • 1027 posts Report Reply

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