Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum
Flights, Airlines and Airports => Flights to Dalaman and Turkey, Airlines and Airports => Topic started by: ortaca7 on April 15, 2010, 07:39:58 AM
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many flights cancelled today both inbound/outbound due to volcano eruption ash cloud from iceland-easy-jet man-dlm cancelled so be a good idea to check if anybody doing pick-ups/drop offs today
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Stuck on rig in middle of north sea east of shetland, all flights on hold, being looked at 1200 hrs, not holding out too much hope, ash cloud drifting south, by all accounts ash shot approx 5 miles in the air.
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All Scottish airports closed til next update at 7pm!!! 108 flights cancelled from Gatwick too. Cant't imagine the disruption this will cause. I am sorry for any one trying to fly to and from the UK today. :(
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8621407.stm
This is current position as reported by BBC
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cant believe it due to travel to Turkey tomorrow from Belfast doesnt look too good
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all flights from Heathrow cancelled too - from 11pm it said on the news few mins ago...
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We fly tomorrow so hope it is going to be ok by then.
David
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different news channel says flights affected from noon...
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Basically all UK airspace blocked now unless in emergency situation. It will depend on how fast the ash moves as to when they re-open. I think they are going to look again at 6pm tonight.
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Friend at Manchester Airport has been told no chance of flying out until at least tomorrow.With light northerly winds forecast for Friday it doesn't look hopeful until Saturday when slightly fresher westerlies should come in for a time to hopefully blow the dust towards Europe;though with a fairly static high in the Atlantic to the west of Ireland its unlikely that there will be much change in wind speeds until next week.:(
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I took my daughter and boyfriend to Liverpool airport airport this morning, came into work and then got a call saying their flight had been cancelled, they are flying to Alicante.
Have paid for them to stay in Hilton tonight, and hopefully they will be able to get flight tomorrow,
bless, they are only going for 4 days to meet the parents! [:(!]e
They have come home now, they can rebook if hey do it within 30 days. It was her boyfriends 21st this week, they were goingout to his parents who had organised a big party for tonight. :(
Best to be safe though.
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My flight to dalaman tomorrow morning has just been confirmed by text from thomascook,london gatwick.As im only 20mins from the airport for me it wont be to much hassle if its cancelled later.
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Originally posted by DianaJ
cant believe it due to travel to Turkey tomorrow from Belfast doesnt look too good
If its the Thomas Cook one at 1820 it has been cancelled
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Oh and before anyone blames all these volcanoes and earthquakes on the sun as I have seen on other places on the web remember the sun was 93 million miles away at the time of the earthquakes & volcano eruption...it's got an airtight alibi. The moon? Not so much :-)
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British Air Space closed from midday until 18.00 tonight!!
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The sun having an airtight alibi is an interesting concept 8)
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Has anyone got any news on flights from Dalaman tomorrow morning?
My guess is big delays for all my friends going home:(
Latest from BBC http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/default.stm
7.00 am tomorrow!
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whilst the next update is 7am tomorrow some airlines already saying its gonna be at LEAST 48hr delay
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My daughter should have flown Thurs morn at 9am, with Ryanair to Alicante, she is now flying at 8.40pm on Fri, she':(s a jinx, she has a delay EVERY time she flies, and now this.
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it just got worse http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/default.stm
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We are flying out on Monday or at least we were... never mind, better safe than sorry.
And just to lighten the mood heres an Icelandic joke
Britain: Iceland are you crazy?!? Why did you send us volcanic ash ? Our airspace has shut down.
Iceland: What ? That's what you asked for isn't it ?
Britain: NO! We said cash! Cash you dyslexic idiot. CASH!
Iceland: Woooops...
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Did anyone see Sky News this morning - you have to laugh:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLo3fIvSPng
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Well we returned tonight from our tour of Irelandshire, and I've never seen more cars (or should I say less space) on the vehicle decks of a car ferry. I guess they got a few late bookings today [:o]
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yes stoop i saw it and nearly wet meself soooo funny
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And another day of chaos:(
http://news.bbc.co.uk/
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still stuck in north sea but hey who cares, better safe here than risk up there.
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Looking up in the sky this morning in the UK I bet it has been 50 years since they were so empty - not a single vapour trail to be seen.
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flights grounded until 1am Saturday morning... some people are having an extended holiday :)
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Today easy jet flight at 1.50pm cancelled and tomorrows flight is still showing as operating.easy jet offering free transfers but first available flight to london gatwick is on wednesday and its a late arrival too:( next friday is available leaving dalaman at 1.50pm hey ho another week in the sun then 8):D
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Gutted!!! Some of my family who live in Australia, and who are in the UK at the moment were supposed to be coming out on Sunday. Have not seen them for over 5 years. They should be coming with my Nan, who I have not seen for 2 years. Got everything crossed at the moment, really, really hope they can get here.
Also quite a lot of folk stuck here, who really need to get back to the UK in time for work on Monday.
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A flight has gone out from Scotland this morning so things are easing a little.
Good luck to all those who are hoping to travel soon.
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The problems going to be that even with the planes in the right places as the flights have been cancelled is there capacity for people to transfer to or are they going to run extra flights
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We are supposed to be flying from Glasgow at 6.30 today but obviously that will not be happening. Problem is that if flight is delayed till Monday or Tuesday then we will only have a few days and then we will be heading home again.:(
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A cool photo from bbc
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Should of flown out to turkey early this morning thomascook keep texting me to call there helpline inpossible to get through.No up date on flights from gatwick untill 1oclock tomorrow.Still better safe than sorry just need to know when i can next get on a flight i would estimate about a week,never mind.
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http://http://www.flickr.com/photos/dominicspics/4524881970/
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http://www.ryanair.com/en/notices/gops/100414-ICELAND_ASH-GB
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The issue isn't just when the UK airspace re-opens now as so much of the rest of Europe have closed their airspace as well. If the flight is due to fly this path then it still won't be able to leave. The only flights leaving Glasgow are to Ireland, other Scottish airports or transatlantic. Amazed that flights are arriving and taking off from Iceland though!!
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It is quite surprising that flights are going from Glasgow to Reykjavik in Iceland but if you look at the website Scunner found there is a clear path from Glasgow to there.
http://www.radarvirtuel.com/
:)
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Originally posted by Veli
Amazed that flights are arriving and taking off from Iceland though!!
Nothing amazing about it. They are just on the other side of the volcano and the wind is blowing it away from them.
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Our flight this evening has not been cancelled and is shown delayed with a nesw time in the morning, we are waiting for further update but hopefully we could be over there tomorrow.
David
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I've just had a text from our neighbour who's on holiday in Calis at the moment. They're having a fab time! He says the weather's great and he's happily supping an Efes! He's not a bit bothered about being "stuck" there - in fact he sounds more than happy to have a few more days! :)
I know it's a different story if you need to get back for work. :(
I'd be absolutely gutted if I'd been due to fly out for a holiday and my flight had been cancelled. How do people stand with cancelled flights? Are they covered by holiday insurance?
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Not sure Julesbob, I'm sure I read somewhere a while ago that if it is a 'natural cause?'you can't claim? I may be wrong.ay
My daughter was flying with Ryanair. They told her she can rebook a flight within 30 days or they can have a refund?
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Heard that it may be classified as "an act of God" and some Insurance COmpanies won't pay out.
Even if it's part of your policy, I think that's appalling:(.
What is the point of taking out insurance if not to protect yourself against things that are totally outwith your control:(.
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I agree with you H. It's just not fair. I know "natural causes" obviously happen without any prior warning, but this really is a first, and, as ALL air travel has been cancelled, surely the insurance companies should HAVE to pay out? 8)
I feel so sorry for all the people affected by this. The news earlier showed a family trying to fly out to a family wedding (can't remember where). Lots of people will also be wanting to fly home as it's now the end of the English school holiday period.
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We were due to fly out today Friday 17.50 to Manchester with Aegean Airways.Aegean have been great by ringing us with updates and advice and assuring us as soon as possible they will fly us back to the UK.Also A2B transfers rang to say once we know our rescheduled flight to contact them and they will arrange to have us picked up.It gives us peace of mind to know that we are been looked after.
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Don't hold your breath davidzz!!
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hi
what is the odds for my flight on 19 april monday ftc 08:00,does not look too good
jimmy
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We know someone who works at Dalaman airport and it looks likely that flights will be going later today. Insurance comapnies are telling customers that they cannot claim on insurance as Highlander and others have said. My sister in law is at our place in Fethiye at the moment and we had to extend their policies last night.
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We were supposed to fly out 7 am Thurs morning rescheduled for Fri morning we are now rescheduled for friday of next week so fingers crossed. As regards insurance we are not covered as they have said its a natural occurance. I think some insurance companies like direct line are covering it.Think it just depends who you are insured with.
Only thing i am gutted about we were going to see peter kay in manchester on 1st may but as our flight is now rescheduled we wont be back in time.
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Sky news this morning - all UK airports closed until 1am tomorrow morning earliest
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my husband was due to fly from Manchester to Istanbul this AM and flight has been cancelled. I rang Turkish airlines and they were really helpful. I have provisionally re-booked his flight for Tuesday but need to ring them again on Monday to confirm that there is a flight available. There is no charge for re-booking.
However she did say that the volcanic ash cloud is travelling towards Turkey and there may be problems later with Turkish airports closing. Fingers crossed that doesn't happen.
Janet
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I hear Thomas Cook has cancelled all holidays and will give a full refund and you need to book another holiday at another time. I guess by the time this is over if it ever is they just wouldn't be able to cope with re jigging everyone.
Very very bad news for everyone... this could go on indefinitely... it lasted 2 years last time this volcano erupted 200 years ago
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Just spoke to Thomas Cook we should be flying from east mid today, they said the flights are not cancelled yet, just delayed, and will phone us with further info.
Mark
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Not good news on their website Mark:(
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just got my refund sorted with Thomas cook for flight that was due to go on last night, told not really worth rearranging for another date at the minute as possible they may not go either
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Updated 10.00 Uk Local time 17 April 2010
Like all UK travel companies, Thomas Cook UK & Ireland has faced unprecedented disruption to its flight and holiday programme as a result of the volcanic ash from Iceland that continues to affect the airspace above northern Europe.
As a result, we have now taken the difficult decision to cancel all Thomas Cook Airlines flights that were unable to depart on Thursday 15th April, yesterday (Friday 16th April) and all outbound flights today (Saturday 17th April). We are contacting all customers affected by this to do our up most to rearrange their holiday to allow them to depart in the next few days.
For holidaymakers due to travel tomorrow (Sunday 18th April), they should not travel to their UK departure airports at this present time. We continue to monitor the situation and we will update our website with new information.
Please Note
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- Customers whose flights have been cancelled by the airline and wish to amend their flight / holiday may do so but must re-book to travel on a departure date within the next 30 days (18th May 2010)
- In the event of a customer amending their holiday (as above), any additional costs will be the responsibility of the customer
- If the airline has confirmed that the flight is still operating (although with possible delays) then normal cancellation and amendment booking conditions will apply
- For customers due to depart after 18 April, normal booking conditions will apply.
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additional costs?
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I know many people have had had added expenses because of all the disruption, They have done an item on insurance claims, and compansation on money box live on Radion BBC 4 which can be heard on the listen again option on your computer, they seem to have some very sensible advice. hope this helps maria
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UK airports closed until 1am tomorrow. As European airspace is also closed all flights that fly over europe will not be flying for at least another day or so. Flight companies are also prioritising - those booked on a flight from Dalaman to UK will get priority over those whose flight was cancelled. Best to just try and chill and enjoy the sun for a few more days.
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Reports on Turkish news are saying they are expecting the smog to hit istanbul on tuesday and that turkish airports will be closed as well!!!
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Originally posted by feznut
additional costs?
The planes that fly after the ban is lifted will all be pretty full, therefore tickets will be at a premium. 8)
Remember the price-hikes when Excel went bust?
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Funny that just had a look on FLTC Sunday night flight DLM to MAN????? 310Euros[:(!]
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I shudder to think what the price of flights later in the year maybe like:(
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well the Pookies are well and truely stuck in Uzumlu ! We reported to the airport on Friday morning just in case of a miracle, but were sent back home. Still here and the latest news is that it could well be Tuesday before UK airspace allows flights through. Fill up the fridge - the Efes is running low ! We have had our wonderful two weeks holiday and I really have to get back to work but theres no point worrying. We could be so much worse - some poor families were sleeping on the airport floor on Friday and I guess some still are :( But - if some one could send me a bacon sandwich I would be very grateful .... ;):D
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- if some one could send me a bacon sandwich I would be very grateful
If someone is dishing out bacon sandwiches, can I have mine with HP sauce please:D:D
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Highlander I have just booked for Sept with Pegasus at good price, if you book quickly enough, I think you may be ok? Hopefully! :)
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Still loads return flights from Gatwick/ Man/ E M for mid june from around £154 some with 15 and or 20 kg bags included cant see them being this low for long
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Latest from Dalaman is that there are 'thousands'of people (or so I was told) there and no flights planned until late tomorrow earliest.
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Originally posted by Jenny1
Highlander I have just booked for Sept with Pegasus at good price, if you book quickly enough, I think you may be ok? Hopefully! :)
If only they flew from Scotland
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Easyjet flight on Friday 23rd to GAT from DLM gone up 110 pounds in the last 10 mins, i think they are taking the P now[:(!]:-\
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Thousands at Dalaman?/ Just imagine what they would be making on drinks at the airport!!! Dont think this is entirely true. People have either been allocated hotels, have found their own to wait it out, or as other people have said, have returned to their own houses in the surrounding areas.
I work for a tour operator, we have clients in a few areas of Turkey and also in Northern Cyprus. We do not have our own airlines,but use Turkish Airlines, Cyprus Turkish, Thomas Cook at this time of year. Turkish airlines have been great, even finding accommodation for our clients in Istanbul when we know Istanbul is very full. Other airlines have done as much as they can under the circumstances.We are paying for our package holiday clients to stay in hotels, and are assisting our flight only customers as much as we can. I am sure that Thomas Cook are also helping clients.EU law states that flights between Eu countries or those originating from Eu countries etc etc, so Northern Cyprus is a bit of a grey area. We are, though, paying for hotel accommodation for our clients in N Cyprus as we feel these are extraordinary circumstances and would wish to keep our good name.
We understand this is not the case with other operators.
This volcano is just one of the forces that nature can throw at us, but I think we should be grateful it is not an earthquake or something that takes lots of lives.
It will take a while to return to normal operation after the no fly ban has been lifted, so we will all have to be patient!
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hi does anyone know the telephone number if there is any of a local thomas cook office here in calis or dalaman x
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You can try 612 2207, which is the office behind Ata Park Hotel, in Karagozla in Fethiye. Not sure if they have changed the number though. This is for Diana travel which are the local agent for Thomas Cook.Let me know if you cannot get thru and will try to find another number. Are you flight only?
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I was interested to see on the local (Scottish) news that due to the ash clearing from Scotland first, some airlines managed to get their customers back to the UK by flying into Edinburgh and Glasgow airports. The report went on the interview various chavs, disgusted that their flight to Gatwick had been diverted and they now had to suffer a free coach trip south.
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Aren't some people simply unbelievable:(
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hi lissa yes flight only on the 02.30 on tuesday to newcdastle its my son who s travelling back x
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Try the number and see if you can get through, or he could go to the office? Dolmus runs past there, Tasyaka - karagozler one. it is impossible for anyone to say what will be happening on tuesday.......
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thanks for the info will just have to keep fingers crossed he really has to get back quite urgent actually but -- same as lots of others i expect x
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Hopefully the flights will start again soon, because being a chauffer I have lost alot of money the past few days. :(
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Well they could start anytime within next week till 2012.
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Anyone know how the people who booked flights and hotels separate are going on? Obviously they have no villa/apartment to go back to so how are they fairing?
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Following you around on here tonight Lin...
Met a couple last night staying at Ece Saray - offered rooms at half price. Free use of internet and phone to make phone calls and couldn't have been more helpful apparently.
Don't forget there is no one coming to take up the rooms as traffic stopped both ways!
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So if you have spent all your money and don't have a credit card you are bu****ed?
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It must be really tough for some people... I know when i go on holiday its usually all spent by the end... seems like some tour operators are being more helpful than others by providing hotels and no doubt food too
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We're due to fly out to Dalaman next Saturday, but our real worry is that our daughter is due to fly home to UK from Canada this coming Tuesday. She's been working out there as a snowboard instructor over the winter, and then she is due to come out to Ovacik with us. I'm not even thinking about our flights to Turkey - as a mother my only concern now is about my daughter flying home from Canada. I have mixed feelings. On the one hand I would be delighted if the airspace was cleared quickly, but on the other hand I want them to make sure there is absolutely no doubt at all that it is 100% safe to fly. I would obviously be sad if we don't get out to Ovacik next Saturday, but can't think beyond my daughter getting home safely at the moment.
Bridge
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If it wasn't safe the plane wouldn't take off Bridget. I'm sure she will arrive in time to accompany you to Ovacik at the weekend
Have a nice time!
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Thank you Cheers, you've cheered me up :) Let's hope the cloud disburses soon and everyone can get to where they need to be (and want to be) xx
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Anyone on holiday here who cannot get back to the UK should get receipts for food and hotel room costs. Under UK consumer law the holidaymaker would be entitled to claim that money from the holiday company.
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Not if you've booked flight only
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Reading the BBC website some poor people are stuck in countries where they are not officially entitlred to be in. Their planes were diverted there, they are kept under armed guard. A bit like the film "Terminal"
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Friends found a way to get home from Calis in the morning [ they are on flight only] Going to Rhodes then flying Onur airline from Rhodes to Athens 1 hr to change plans then Onur to Barcelona airport @ £125 each THEN Coach to uk via dover [ 11 hrs god help them :o ] to uk @ 23 euros each
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CNN reports Spain air space is now open - 16 closed airports in Spain to reopen - but where can you fly too [?]
Sunday and Monday day time in the UK still closed so far
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a friend of mine should be flying from orkney to toronto tomorrow she as to phone the airport tomorrow to see if she's flying but i dont think there's a cat in hell's chance she'll go , she's waited 12 months for this to go and see her daughter and grandchildren my heart really goes out to her and it's the first time she's ever flown hopefully this hasn't put her off going.
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BBC latest report
Europe's airlines and airports have called for an immediate reassessment of flight restrictions imposed because of volcanic ash from Iceland.
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50% of flights in Europe tomorrow
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Breaking News from a press conference by Eurocontrol. They are hoping 50% of flights in europe will be able to operate tomorrow. Some good news at last!
Taking a few moments ago from pilot's network site Pprune.org
I have been a member of this site for sometime now and have been following this site which has first hand info from pilots, controllers etc all over the world.
Let's hope this is the beginning of the end of the chaos.
KLM are allegedly resuming feight flights this evening
Should read 50% of airspace not flights. Info has been corrected on "Pprune" site
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I should have been travelling Monday 19 april just had it cancelled with Thomas Cook. In the process of rebooking but prices are increasing by the minute !
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Nats website looks to have been updated with a release
Statement on Icelandic volcanic eruption: Sunday April 18, 2100
Based on the latest information from the Met Office, NATS advises that the current restrictions across UK controlled airspace due to the volcanic ash cloud will remain in place until at least 1900 (local time) on Monday 19 April.
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Finnish airforce planes now saying their engines have been damaged with ash
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Don't know if this is of any interest to people who have to/want to re-book.
Mon 03 May - Sat 15 May Glasgow - Dalaman = £ 375.96 (before baggage, meals etc). Price is for 2 (that's only slightly more than I paid for 1)
That's a very resonable price from Scotland (if you can get here).
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Flying to Barcelona on Wednesday morning then on to Palma and no problems and flight is confirmed so far.
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This latest news doesn't say much for the prospect of flights in the near future....
Thomson and First Choice launch a repatriation programme to bring home 5,000 holidaymakers stuck in the Spanish resorts of Alicante and Malaga.
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http://This latest news doesn't say much for the prospect of flights in the near future....
Don't think that follows. This would seem to be an economic expediency balanced against the Tour Companies incurring uncertain additional accommodation costs whilst the stranded pasengers wait for spare seats on planes once they start flying again or the Tour Companies organise special flights.
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we are stuck in turkey and it is 32 degrees
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Latest from Sky News
Airspace in Scotland is to open from 0700 tomorrow as dust from the Icelandic volcano ceases to affect UK airspace.
Sky sources understand airspace in the Midlands will then reopen at 1200 and southern UK at 1800.
It's understood that UK airports will then be allowed to conduct operations 24 hours a day until the flight situation returns to normal.
Hope its true for all the stranded people!!
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here is the latest from the BBC News....
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8630455.stm
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So pleased for everyone concerned 8)
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Manchester Airport official says:
Manchester Airport will be open from 09:00, tomorrow, Tuesday 20 April, unless there is a deterioration in conditions.
"After five days without flights, tens of thousands of passengers waiting to be repatriated, significant disruption is likely before normal operations are resumed."
How will they be allocating outbound flights tomorrow on that basis?
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The manchester Airport announcement also says
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It is absolutely essential that people contact their airline before travelling to the airport for any flight because schedules will take some time to return to normal.
This is the Manchester Airport Twitter link for up to the minute info.
http://twitter.com/manairport
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all scottish airports open tomorrow, maybe start to get some choppers out here, some guys stuck on for 6 days
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There is no guarantee of flights for tomorrow as the situation can change. I think the best approach is that there may be flights from some airports depending on how conditions are assesed overnight.
David
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It's not looking too good at the moment is it? More ash on the way.
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My mate who is stuck here in Calis has just phoned Aegean and has been told the earliest he will get a return flight is 30th April :o
Time to make alternative arrangements for many I think, might be time for a brainstorming session on here on how to get back.
Tinx
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The latest is that UK airports are open from 1-7pm today. However, due to the second ash cloud there is an update by NATS at 3pm
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doesnt matter when uk is open, the flight to Turkey is 2,000 miles across European airspace and that has to be clear as well.
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Wonder how many C B F members are stuck out here ????:(,looks like a trip to Meis for me next week :).Calvin
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I see that Thomas Cook have stopped you re booking at a later date at no charge, now refunds only on canceled flights
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Seem to be lots of flights over Europe at the moment!!
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we arrived here on 1st April for 3 weeks..we are supposed to fly home this Thursday - 22nd to Manchester, BBC says Turkey airports are open??, I'd like to know which ones!!, we are all none the wiser than we were five days ago!!. I presume they will sort the backlog out first??, and those scheduled to fly will have to wait for catch up??, does anybody know??
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According to the news last night the people who are booked for that day will get priority and the backlog will have to fit in with cancellations etc., There have been Scottish Airports open today including Aberdeen and some people have flow in and are getting coaches down to England.
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Latest on Sky News:
No flights out of Manchester or any London airports until 1.00am tomorrow at the earliest!!
Glasgow to open 19.00 tonight until 01.00 tomorrow!!
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Thomas Cook has sent an email this morning saying that full refunds will be given as the flights have been canceled. Yesterday TC confirmed my flight had been canceled and I have made other arrangements
Later I received an amendment saying that as I am in the resort that the flight is not canceled and efforts will be made to get me home. I am at home and I am visiting the UK. Tried to contact TC what a waste of time. They seem to play this card of we are TC hoolidays and it has nothing to do with us you need to contact Flythomascook. I was given an 0871 number in the UK that I tried to dial without getting to speak to anyone. I spent an hour trying to get through without being answered. The charge from the UK is 10p per minute so what it is from Turkey is anyone's guess.
In the terms and conditions it says that if I cancel then I am not entitled to a refund. So if TC say we will fly you back in 2 weeks time does that mean I am not entitled to a refund.
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Gerry, they fltc assumed you are a tourist hence the resort quote on their site, but what i find a bit unusual if you are UK based and had a flight canceled that is the end of their contract with you as a customer, but they have now canceled the resort flights for the 16/ to 20/ April with a refund, but not the 30 day same route same price option, which i am told is in contravention of regulation EU 216/2004 i have emailed them but so far no reply.
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according to dalaman airport website 2 thomas cook flights have departed for london in the last 5 mins
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And due in from London tonight,shall watch out for that!!
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tel,the tc flights they left DLM are landing at Newcastle, but at least some good news at last.
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anyone driving to uk ???
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I have also been at the end of the phone to Fly TC on a no. of occasions for over an hour at the cost of 10p p min! To then get dumped by them and on their website it says to fill in a call back request form. The reality of this is that you get an automated response saying they've been experiencing a large no. of calls - you're telling me!
Anyhow I managed to get through on a number in uk which gave me the TC resort office number - not sure whether they were helpful....should explain I am in uk and hubbie and 2 children 'stranded in hot, sunny blue sky'd turkey' anyhow the no. was 0090 252 612 5753/4 (for southern turkey - t'other half in calis). I have also checked dalaman departures and 2 flights appear to have taken off (late) one to newcastle and the other to 'london' - can only assume this is right as it was dalaman airport's website.
L
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As London airports are currently closed it looks like the departing London flights have been diverted to Newcastle in order to be able to take off. I did hear earlier there were some 4000 people in Dalaman airport!!
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Sue, they must be in the car park then, you could not get 4000 in there :)
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Good News:
All British airports can re-open from 10pm tonight after no-fly zones, put in place because of the volcanic ash cloud, were lifted.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said there will be a phased reintroduction of UK airspace.
Experts have now divided the cloud between areas that have a high ash density which are "unsafe for flights", and ones where planes can fly safely.
The CAA said: "The major barrier to resuming flight has been understanding tolerance levels of aircraft to ash.
"Manufacturers have now agreed increased tolerance levels in low ash density areas."
The CAA said it was a "situation without precedent" and that decisions had been made based on "thorough gathering of data and analysis".
Onwards and Upwards.... Hope to be with you all on Sunday[Fingers crossed icon]
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Great news:D
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really good news :) :)
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Good to see the sky over Bristol criss-crossed with vapour trails first thing this morning.
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Yes, let's get back to destroying the planet! Maybe the Icelandic volcano ash cloud was a massive outpouring of grief, from the very core of the dying planet itself. Or maybe not :D
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Its humanities ability to survive on the planet that we are destroying. The earth itself has always recovered from cataclysms. ;)
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just spoken to Cyprus Turkish and are told they may be able to get us home on Friday (one week beyond original departure date). Awaiting a confirmation call - thank god its pay day on friday ! Fingers crossed folks. I didnt ever think I would moan about being stuck in Turkey - but when you have commitments (work / pets etc) at home you cant help but stress about it. Hopefully we will be home for the weekend.
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Yes, let's get back to destroying the planet! Maybe the Icelandic volcano ash cloud was a massive outpouring of grief, from the very core of the dying planet itself. Or maybe not :D
I'll mention that to my brother- and sister-in-law who hope to start their Egyptian holiday tomorrow. They may wish to discuss the core of the dying planet while they are waiting for their flight to be confirmed.
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Just spoke to Easyjet for a friend, and was told, flight to London will be on time tonight. But they told to call 5 hours before flight, just in case.
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The numbers for information about flights
For Easyjet 792 51 83 (This is Havas company landline number in airport, they are the representative of Easyjet)
For Thomas Cook 0 533 716 41 60 (This is mobile number of Thomas Cook rep who is responsible about flights)
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My cancelled flight from last friday from lgw has now been rearranged for the 7th,may by thomascook this was the earliest flight back down to dalaman that they could offer me.Gatwick back up and running now so fingers crossed people should now get away.
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Nice one Cenk, thanks for the contact numbers and information ;)
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Flew back to Gatwick last night from Dalaman. We were originally due to be routed to Newcastle as that was the only airport open in the UK at that time. Diverted to Gatwick, our original destination while we were in the air. Should have flown back on Thurs 15 April with Thomas Cook, but flight was delayed for six days. As we were seat only passengers,stayed at Dalaman airport for 13 hours. Thomas Cook then came back and picked up three coach loads of passengers, and took us to the Dalamn Hilton,where we stayed all inclusive for six days. How's that for customer service? Well done Thomas Cook, it could have been a lot worse for us.
Rayza:D
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Originally posted by pookie
just spoken to Cyprus Turkish and are told they may be able to get us home on Friday (one week beyond original departure date). Awaiting a confirmation call - thank god its pay day on friday ! Fingers crossed folks. I didnt ever think I would moan about being stuck in Turkey - but when you have commitments (work / pets etc) at home you cant help but stress about it. Hopefully we will be home for the weekend.
Hi Pookie I am booked on Cyprus Turkish from Gatwick to Dalaman on FRiday but cannot contact them to see if it is going,would be grateful if you could post if they are flying,will keep fingers crossed they get you home.
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Thomas Cook are operating their normal schedule services from tomorrow and anyone travelling just needs to turn up as normal
http://www.thomascook.com/iceland-volcano-information;jsessionid=09DE6282FB8EF0CC2259F219CD4DF960.appa20a
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Easyjet are closing their desks an hour before take off, i presume to fill the empty seats to the people stuck here, so leave in plenty of time if flying with them.
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Flew back to Gatwick last night from Dalaman. We were originally due to be routed to Newcastle as that was the only airport open in the UK at that time. Diverted to Gatwick, our original destination while we were in the air. Should have flown back on Thurs 15 April with Thomas Cook, but flight was delayed for six days. As we were seat only passengers,stayed at Dalaman airport for 13 hours. Thomas Cook then came back and picked up three coach loads of passengers, and took us to the Dalamn Hilton,where we stayed all inclusive for six days. How's that for customer service? Well done Thomas Cook, it could have been a lot worse for us.
Rayza:D
So - the big question is............................................................................................................................................................................................................................have they finished the golf course:D
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The golf course isn't finished yet, only about 4 holes complete. The rest of the course is just a pile of sand so give it a few years yet before you decide get your clubs out.
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perhaps they are turning the pile of sand into a ski slope??????
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Back on topic please ;):D
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TC are not working to a normal service in the resorts. If you have a flight to the UK there is no guarantee that you will get on the flight as they are returning those who have been here longest and those with priority first. So check with TC before you head off to Dalaman or Antalya. I was due out on a flight from Antalya tomorrow and I have been told that I will not get on it even though I have a confirmed booking.
The UK government is trying to get the EU to compensate the airlines. They should not be given a penny as they are now exploiting the situation by quadrupling the cost of flights over the next 2 to 3 weeks.
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Flythomascook Dalaman to Gatwick Tuesday 28 April 45.67 euros.
Glasgow to Dalaman 05 May around £ 300. So no major increase in prices from here.
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Pegasus Dalaman to Stansted up to the end of April each flight is approx 700TL. Some TC flights 319 Euros. As BA and Turkish Airlines over 700 Euros from Antalya, normally 250 Euros.
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TC are not working to a normal service in the resorts.
Be interesting to see if Thomas Cook have a differrent message on their site when accessed from Turkey
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I have just checked Thomas Cook flights only Dalaman to London Gatwick.
They say they are not taking bookings for flights prior to 28th April if you do a search but then shows flights available from the 26th April
Outbound prices from Dalaman 26th April to 5th May in Euros 45 - 65 - 59 & 94
Return prices 7th to 12th May from Gatwick in Euros 121 - 131 - 141
I am quite impressed. These seem reasonable to me considering their recent losses.
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Apologies, but due to the major problems caused by the volcanic ash disrupting flights, we are not accepting any bookings for departures prior to the 28th April 2010.
This is the message that I got when I tried to progress on the FTC site and would not let me progress
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Made it!!!! we finally arrived back in Calis late last night after waiting 6 days in the UK. Our first flight with Pegasus to Istanbul then connecting internal flight to Dalaman last Thursday was cancelled along with everyone elses. They rebooked us on the same flights for Wednesday 21st (yesterday) no extra to pay (flights cost £75 each) and we were lucky enough to be the first plane to Turkey out of Stansted. They even gave us exit seats with extra legroom free of charge. We can't fault Pegasus at all even though it did take a long time to get through to their customer care centre but I guess under the circumstances that was to be expected.
Stansted was like a ghost town yesterdy morning but everyone there was in great spirits as things were finally moving.
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Nicola, you are correct its as chinook posted when you go to proceed you get the above message, boooooooo fltc.
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I think quite a few airlines are not taking bookings at the moment. They have other things to sort first - like getting people home and sorting out the mess this ash caused. At least Ryan-air don't fly to Turkey yet - shysters!
On a positive note I just got a text from out friends who fly to Chicago with BA at 3-45pm. They are on time and have been upgraded as well.
Some you win ;-)
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aegean flight ( sgx 5543 )scheduled to fly from dalaman to manchester friday 06.00 am.......now changed to flight number ls6329 flying at 17.40 pm........city hull
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At least Ryan-air don't fly to Turkey yet - shysters!
They've had a change of heart Stoop. Gerald Ratner springs to mind.
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Nicola, you are correct its as chinook posted when you go to proceed you get the above message, boooooooo fltc.
When I tried last night (only because someone said they would be interested in what would happen when booked from this end) I tried first date b4 the 28th April and got that can't proceed message.
So I tried with a later date and I got through to a list of flights.
I didn't go any further last night but now I have just tested it by making a rtn selection and was allowed to proceed...
Is that not right? Can you not actually go ahead and make a booking because all day I haver been telling people (well one person) they can book with TC after the 28th of this month
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The message and block only comes up if you try for dates before the 28 April
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This is an E mail that I have received from my Travel Insurers. Looks like sense prevails, well at least with Direct Travel Insurance.
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We are pleased to confirm that Direct Travel Insurance will pay valid claims from customers that are either stranded abroad or cannot travel due to the volcanic ash.
Many travel insurance policies do not cover such situations but, in light of these extraordinary circumstances, we are treating this as an adverse weather event. This means that you can submit a claim for Delayed departure, Abandonment or Missed departure if you have been affected.
What should I do if my travel plans have been affected?
If your flight has been cancelled or delayed, whether you are in the UK or abroad, in the first instance please contact your airline and/or travel company.
You can submit a claim under your Direct Travel Insurance policy for costs such as accommodation and transport that cannot be recovered from another source such as the airlines, tour operators, hotels etc
Please note that the policy limits and conditions specified in your policy document will apply, and will depend on the level of cover you purchased.
If you are stranded abroad due to travel disruption, Direct Travel Insurance will automatically extend your policy period until you return home, at no extra cost, for single trip policyholders.
If you need to submit a claim, please ensure that you follow the standard claims procedure and provide all relevant supporting documentation. The following links should help:
How do I make a claim
Download the Travel Delay/Missed Departure/Trip Abandonment claim form