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"I'm glad security is so tight at the airports! Lesson for today, give yourself extra time when catching a flight." Bit harsh, nobody can predict how long a traffic incident is going to delay you. | |||
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"I'm glad security is so tight at the airports! Lesson for today, give yourself extra time when catching a flight." I am normally very anal about this. And I did allow extra time. I shall go back to the 2 hours before flight rule! | |||
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"I'm glad security is so tight at the airports! Lesson for today, give yourself extra time when catching a flight. Bit harsh, nobody can predict how long a traffic incident is going to delay you." Your asked to be there at least four hrs before your flight! | |||
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"I'm glad security is so tight at the airports! Lesson for today, give yourself extra time when catching a flight. Bit harsh, nobody can predict how long a traffic incident is going to delay you. Your asked to be there at least four hrs before your flight!" Depends where you are flying to | |||
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"Didn't no that last time I took a flight was to Kenya in 1999 " how did you get back to Rhyl? | |||
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"Move up North, save 3,274 days of your life sat in traffic, problem solved "Yeah, cos travelling round manchester's a breeze | |||
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"Move up North, save 3,274 days of your life sat in traffic, problem solved "Lol I could do. But won't help with flights to northern Ireland. | |||
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"Move up North, save 3,274 days of your life sat in traffic, problem solved
Yeah, cos travelling round manchester's a breeze "Hubby drives 30,000 miles a year and says compared to London (M25) it certainly is!!! | |||
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"I'm glad security is so tight at the airports! Lesson for today, give yourself extra time when catching a flight. Bit harsh, nobody can predict how long a traffic incident is going to delay you. Your asked to be there at least four hrs before your flight!" It was less than two hours for my flight to New York a few months ago. | |||
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"Move up North, save 3,274 days of your life sat in traffic, problem solved
Lol I could do. But won't help with flights to northern Ireland. "Believe it or not we have 3 airports within 40 miles that fly to Belfast .... we even have electricity up here too!!  | |||
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"Didn't no that last time I took a flight was to Kenya in 1999 how did you get back to Rhyl? "Hahahaha I didn't I ended up in chipping Norton  | |||
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"Move up North, save 3,274 days of your life sat in traffic, problem solved
Yeah, cos travelling round manchester's a breeze
Hubby drives 30,000 miles a year and says compared to London (M25) it certainly is!!! "When compared the the M25 yeah but it's still not great at times. Like a lot of big cities I guess. And yes I know as I also, have driven those kind of miles over the years. | |||
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"Move up North, save 3,274 days of your life sat in traffic, problem solved
Lol I could do. But won't help with flights to northern Ireland.
Believe it or not we have 3 airports within 40 miles that fly to Belfast .... we even have electricity up here too!! "Now I know you're lying! | |||
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"Didn't no that last time I took a flight was to Kenya in 1999 how did you get back to Rhyl?
Hahahaha I didn't I ended up in chipping Norton "Easyjet do Africa?
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"I got stuck in traffic caused by an accident. " How long stuck in traffic? | |||
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"I got stuck in traffic caused by an accident. How long stuck in traffic?" Long enough to make him late. What does it matter how long? He was clearly early enough for check in staff to believe he'd make the flight still but further delays at airport security (whilst understandable) impacted on the situation. | |||
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"I got stuck in traffic caused by an accident. How long stuck in traffic? Long enough to make him late. What does it matter how long? He was clearly early enough for check in staff to believe he'd make the flight still but further delays at airport security (whilst understandable) impacted on the situation. " If he was stuck in traffic for an hour or more then my response would be very different than if he was stuck in traffic for 15 minutes or so. | |||
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"I got stuck in traffic caused by an accident. How long stuck in traffic? Long enough to make him late. What does it matter how long? He was clearly early enough for check in staff to believe he'd make the flight still but further delays at airport security (whilst understandable) impacted on the situation. If he was stuck in traffic for an hour or more then my response would be very different than if he was stuck in traffic for 15 minutes or so. " The Airport will be notified of any accidents that could effect passengers getting there. | |||
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"It was internal so only need 30 mins check in time. " Ah now I've scrolled up ^^ I'm thinking hmmmmmmm, Monday morning~itis... | |||
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"I got stuck in traffic caused by an accident. How long stuck in traffic? Long enough to make him late. What does it matter how long? He was clearly early enough for check in staff to believe he'd make the flight still but further delays at airport security (whilst understandable) impacted on the situation. If he was stuck in traffic for an hour or more then my response would be very different than if he was stuck in traffic for 15 minutes or so. The Airport will be notified of any accidents that could effect passengers getting there." The airlines will not 'hold' a flight for motorway delays, they are fined £1000's for late departures. | |||
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"my rule is thats i am always there at least double the time i am suppose to check in by... bit anal when it comes to international flying but it is the one time in my life i am always early... other than that my life runs on "black people's time" "My kind of passenger | |||
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"Was a tad late for a flight today.check in let me through as long as my bag would travel as hand luggage. Was told to go through express security lane - sounds good I thought. Get special treatment I thought. Might do this to avoid ques I thought. NO! It would appear that as a late arrival it is time for them to check everything in your possession. Everything was swabbed for traces of drugs or explosives. I was scanned, hand searched and scanned again. I lost hair product (those that know me will know please not my hair), I lost shower gel - Only just opened. Hot the all clear ran to the gate -yep it was closed. Not a chance of getting on, even though passengers were still boarding. Had to change flights. Grrrrrr that is all. " If it's of any comfort to you, we couldn't book our seats online for Cyprus a couple of weeks ago and the only seats they had left were 1a & 1b - best seats on the plane When we got to our hotel we were told our room of choice wasn't available, so we were upgraded to a suite - private hot-tub on the balcony
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"It was internal so only need 30 mins check in time. " Sorry I feel like I'm picking on you but that is not enough time for a domestic flight check in ~ without the extra security check you'd been pushing it to board that flight even as and hbo passenger. | |||
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"It was internal so only need 30 mins check in time. Sorry I feel like I'm picking on you but that is not enough time for a domestic flight check in ~ without the extra security check you'd been pushing it to board that flight even as and hbo passenger." flybe quote on their website: Domestic flights Travelling with Hold luggage Airport Check-in desks open 2 hours until 30 minutes before scheduled departure time (60 minutes for departures from Campbeltown) Cabin bags only Airport Check-in desks open 2 hours until 20 minutes before scheduled time of departure (30 minutes for all Flybe flights operated by Loganair) | |||
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"Next time, take one of those things that look like coloured sausages joined together. You may have to pay a bit more, there`s no check in time and you can board up to 1 minute before departure! No restrictions on luggage (except if you plan on taking the odd AK47) And it`s usually city centre to disembark! It`s called a t-r-a-i-n ! "Hilarious!!! Have you been on one of those bloody train things recently!!! | |||
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"It was internal so only need 30 mins check in time. Sorry I feel like I'm picking on you but that is not enough time for a domestic flight check in ~ without the extra security check you'd been pushing it to board that flight even as and hbo passenger. flybe quote on their website: Domestic flights Travelling with Hold luggage Airport Check-in desks open 2 hours until 30 minutes before scheduled departure time (60 minutes for departures from Campbeltown) Cabin bags only Airport Check-in desks open 2 hours until 20 minutes before scheduled time of departure (30 minutes for all Flybe flights operated by Loganair)" Oh I must have missed where he said he was departing on FlyBe. I was basing my comments on him departing from Heathrow (looking at his current location) which has a longer recommended reporting time. | |||
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"It was internal so only need 30 mins check in time. Sorry I feel like I'm picking on you but that is not enough time for a domestic flight check in ~ without the extra security check you'd been pushing it to board that flight even as and hbo passenger. flybe quote on their website: Domestic flights Travelling with Hold luggage Airport Check-in desks open 2 hours until 30 minutes before scheduled departure time (60 minutes for departures from Campbeltown) Cabin bags only Airport Check-in desks open 2 hours until 20 minutes before scheduled time of departure (30 minutes for all Flybe flights operated by Loganair) Oh I must have missed where he said he was departing on FlyBe. I was basing my comments on him departing from Heathrow (looking at his current location) which has a longer recommended reporting time. " Well.....you know what assuming does don't you lol | |||
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"Move up North, save 3,274 days of your life sat in traffic, problem solved "The M56 is such a quiet road | |||
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"It was internal so only need 30 mins check in time. Sorry I feel like I'm picking on you but that is not enough time for a domestic flight check in ~ without the extra security check you'd been pushing it to board that flight even as and hbo passenger. flybe quote on their website: Domestic flights Travelling with Hold luggage Airport Check-in desks open 2 hours until 30 minutes before scheduled departure time (60 minutes for departures from Campbeltown) Cabin bags only Airport Check-in desks open 2 hours until 20 minutes before scheduled time of departure (30 minutes for all Flybe flights operated by Loganair) Oh I must have missed where he said he was departing on FlyBe. I was basing my comments on him departing from Heathrow (looking at his current location) which has a longer recommended reporting time. Well.....you know what assuming does don't you lol" I do indeed
You obvs had inside info from the OP and didn't need to assume.
Either way highlights as your friend has found out, relying on the minimum reporting time makes for a stressful & sometimes costly trip.
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"It was internal so only need 30 mins check in time. Sorry I feel like I'm picking on you but that is not enough time for a domestic flight check in ~ without the extra security check you'd been pushing it to board that flight even as and hbo passenger. flybe quote on their website: Domestic flights Travelling with Hold luggage Airport Check-in desks open 2 hours until 30 minutes before scheduled departure time (60 minutes for departures from Campbeltown) Cabin bags only Airport Check-in desks open 2 hours until 20 minutes before scheduled time of departure (30 minutes for all Flybe flights operated by Loganair) Oh I must have missed where he said he was departing on FlyBe. I was basing my comments on him departing from Heathrow (looking at his current location) which has a longer recommended reporting time. Well.....you know what assuming does don't you lol I do indeed
You obvs had inside info from the OP and didn't need to assume.
Either way highlights as your friend has found out, relying on the minimum reporting time makes for a stressful & sometimes costly trip.
"true but he didnt rely on the minimum time, he got stuck in traffic. Believe me...the grief i get about not being ready on time....he is not one for leaving things to the last minute! | |||
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"It was internal so only need 30 mins check in time. Sorry I feel like I'm picking on you but that is not enough time for a domestic flight check in ~ without the extra security check you'd been pushing it to board that flight even as and hbo passenger. flybe quote on their website: Domestic flights Travelling with Hold luggage Airport Check-in desks open 2 hours until 30 minutes before scheduled departure time (60 minutes for departures from Campbeltown) Cabin bags only Airport Check-in desks open 2 hours until 20 minutes before scheduled time of departure (30 minutes for all Flybe flights operated by Loganair) Oh I must have missed where he said he was departing on FlyBe. I was basing my comments on him departing from Heathrow (looking at his current location) which has a longer recommended reporting time. Well.....you know what assuming does don't you lol I do indeed
You obvs had inside info from the OP and didn't need to assume.
Either way highlights as your friend has found out, relying on the minimum reporting time makes for a stressful & sometimes costly trip.
true but he didnt rely on the minimum time, he got stuck in traffic. Believe me...the grief i get about not being ready on time....he is not one for leaving things to the last minute!"So how long was he stuck in the traffic jam? | |||
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"It was internal so only need 30 mins check in time. Sorry I feel like I'm picking on you but that is not enough time for a domestic flight check in ~ without the extra security check you'd been pushing it to board that flight even as and hbo passenger. flybe quote on their website: Domestic flights Travelling with Hold luggage Airport Check-in desks open 2 hours until 30 minutes before scheduled departure time (60 minutes for departures from Campbeltown) Cabin bags only Airport Check-in desks open 2 hours until 20 minutes before scheduled time of departure (30 minutes for all Flybe flights operated by Loganair) Oh I must have missed where he said he was departing on FlyBe. I was basing my comments on him departing from Heathrow (looking at his current location) which has a longer recommended reporting time. Well.....you know what assuming does don't you lol I do indeed
You obvs had inside info from the OP and didn't need to assume.
Either way highlights as your friend has found out, relying on the minimum reporting time makes for a stressful & sometimes costly trip.
true but he didnt rely on the minimum time, he got stuck in traffic. Believe me...the grief i get about not being ready on time....he is not one for leaving things to the last minute!
So how long was he stuck in the traffic jam?"dunno....pm him and ask if you are that interested. | |||
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"It was internal so only need 30 mins check in time. Sorry I feel like I'm picking on you but that is not enough time for a domestic flight check in ~ without the extra security check you'd been pushing it to board that flight even as and hbo passenger. flybe quote on their website: Domestic flights Travelling with Hold luggage Airport Check-in desks open 2 hours until 30 minutes before scheduled departure time (60 minutes for departures from Campbeltown) Cabin bags only Airport Check-in desks open 2 hours until 20 minutes before scheduled time of departure (30 minutes for all Flybe flights operated by Loganair) Oh I must have missed where he said he was departing on FlyBe. I was basing my comments on him departing from Heathrow (looking at his current location) which has a longer recommended reporting time. Well.....you know what assuming does don't you lol I do indeed
You obvs had inside info from the OP and didn't need to assume.
Either way highlights as your friend has found out, relying on the minimum reporting time makes for a stressful & sometimes costly trip.
true but he didnt rely on the minimum time, he got stuck in traffic. Believe me...the grief i get about not being ready on time....he is not one for leaving things to the last minute!
So how long was he stuck in the traffic jam?
dunno....pm him and ask if you are that interested. "I think it is an important piece of the story | |||
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"Didn't no that last time I took a flight was to Kenya in 1999 how did you get back to Rhyl?
Hahahaha I didn't I ended up in chipping Norton Easyjet do Africa?
Only they could put you there "Now now I have you know Jeremy Clarkson lives in chippy  | |||
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"It was internal so only need 30 mins check in time. Sorry I feel like I'm picking on you but that is not enough time for a domestic flight check in ~ without the extra security check you'd been pushing it to board that flight even as and hbo passenger. flybe quote on their website: Domestic flights Travelling with Hold luggage Airport Check-in desks open 2 hours until 30 minutes before scheduled departure time (60 minutes for departures from Campbeltown) Cabin bags only Airport Check-in desks open 2 hours until 20 minutes before scheduled time of departure (30 minutes for all Flybe flights operated by Loganair) Oh I must have missed where he said he was departing on FlyBe. I was basing my comments on him departing from Heathrow (looking at his current location) which has a longer recommended reporting time. Well.....you know what assuming does don't you lol I do indeed
You obvs had inside info from the OP and didn't need to assume.
Either way highlights as your friend has found out, relying on the minimum reporting time makes for a stressful & sometimes costly trip.
true but he didnt rely on the minimum time, he got stuck in traffic. Believe me...the grief i get about not being ready on time....he is not one for leaving things to the last minute!
So how long was he stuck in the traffic jam?
dunno....pm him and ask if you are that interested.
I think it is an important piece of the story "i am sure next time he will write out his complete itinerary for you | |||
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"Move up North, save 3,274 days of your life sat in traffic, problem solved
The M56 is such a quiet road "Lmfao yes especially on the fly ova | |||
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"It was internal so only need 30 mins check in time. Sorry I feel like I'm picking on you but that is not enough time for a domestic flight check in ~ without the extra security check you'd been pushing it to board that flight even as and hbo passenger. flybe quote on their website: Domestic flights Travelling with Hold luggage Airport Check-in desks open 2 hours until 30 minutes before scheduled departure time (60 minutes for departures from Campbeltown) Cabin bags only Airport Check-in desks open 2 hours until 20 minutes before scheduled time of departure (30 minutes for all Flybe flights operated by Loganair) Oh I must have missed where he said he was departing on FlyBe. I was basing my comments on him departing from Heathrow (looking at his current location) which has a longer recommended reporting time. Well.....you know what assuming does don't you lol I do indeed
You obvs had inside info from the OP and didn't need to assume.
Either way highlights as your friend has found out, relying on the minimum reporting time makes for a stressful & sometimes costly trip.
true but he didnt rely on the minimum time, he got stuck in traffic. Believe me...the grief i get about not being ready on time....he is not one for leaving things to the last minute!
So how long was he stuck in the traffic jam?
dunno....pm him and ask if you are that interested.
I think it is an important piece of the story
i am sure next time he will write out his complete itinerary for you"Excellent ! As long as I receive it no later than 48 hours before the planned trip | |||
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"Was a tad late for a flight today.check in let me through as long as my bag would travel as hand luggage. Was told to go through express security lane - sounds good I thought. Get special treatment I thought. Might do this to avoid ques I thought. NO! It would appear that as a late arrival it is time for them to check everything in your possession. Everything was swabbed for traces of drugs or explosives. I was scanned, hand searched and scanned again. I lost hair product (those that know me will know please not my hair), I lost shower gel - Only just opened. Hot the all clear ran to the gate -yep it was closed. Not a chance of getting on, even though passengers were still boarding. Had to change flights. Grrrrrr that is all. " It is good to see airport security is working, otherwise all the terrorists would turn up late be flagged through express security lane and blow up the planes. You turned up late, you had suspicious products, you were obviously agitated. Three good reasons to detain you for further invetigation let alone give you a thorough search. Next time ensure you get to the airport in time, millions of passengers do it why should you be different. | |||
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"Was a tad late for a flight today.check in let me through as long as my bag would travel as hand luggage. Was told to go through express security lane - sounds good I thought. Get special treatment I thought. Might do this to avoid ques I thought. NO! It would appear that as a late arrival it is time for them to check everything in your possession. Everything was swabbed for traces of drugs or explosives. I was scanned, hand searched and scanned again. I lost hair product (those that know me will know please not my hair), I lost shower gel - Only just opened. Hot the all clear ran to the gate -yep it was closed. Not a chance of getting on, even though passengers were still boarding. Had to change flights. Grrrrrr that is all. It is good to see airport security is working, otherwise all the terrorists would turn up late be flagged through express security lane and blow up the planes. You turned up late, you had suspicious products, you were obviously agitated. Three good reasons to detain you for further invetigation let alone give you a thorough search. Next time ensure you get to the airport in time, millions of passengers do it why should you be different." Something to do with an accident on motorway which unless I am mistaken the op had no control over. | |||
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"Was a tad late for a flight today.check in let me through as long as my bag would travel as hand luggage. Was told to go through express security lane - sounds good I thought. Get special treatment I thought. Might do this to avoid ques I thought. NO! It would appear that as a late arrival it is time for them to check everything in your possession. Everything was swabbed for traces of drugs or explosives. I was scanned, hand searched and scanned again. I lost hair product (those that know me will know please not my hair), I lost shower gel - Only just opened. Hot the all clear ran to the gate -yep it was closed. Not a chance of getting on, even though passengers were still boarding. Had to change flights. Grrrrrr that is all. It is good to see airport security is working, otherwise all the terrorists would turn up late be flagged through express security lane and blow up the planes. You turned up late, you had suspicious products, you were obviously agitated. Three good reasons to detain you for further invetigation let alone give you a thorough search. Next time ensure you get to the airport in time, millions of passengers do it why should you be different." He never said he should be any different however check in believed he had enough time to make his flight as they allowed him to check in. His original, planned, arrival time would have allowed sufficient time however unforseen circumstances made him later than expected. | |||
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"Was a tad late for a flight today.check in let me through as long as my bag would travel as hand luggage. Was told to go through express security lane - sounds good I thought. Get special treatment I thought. Might do this to avoid ques I thought. NO! It would appear that as a late arrival it is time for them to check everything in your possession. Everything was swabbed for traces of drugs or explosives. I was scanned, hand searched and scanned again. I lost hair product (those that know me will know please not my hair), I lost shower gel - Only just opened. Hot the all clear ran to the gate -yep it was closed. Not a chance of getting on, even though passengers were still boarding. Had to change flights. Grrrrrr that is all. It is good to see airport security is working, otherwise all the terrorists would turn up late be flagged through express security lane and blow up the planes. You turned up late, you had suspicious products, you were obviously agitated. Three good reasons to detain you for further invetigation let alone give you a thorough search. Next time ensure you get to the airport in time, millions of passengers do it why should you be different." Read the whole thread. You might see that I got stuck in traffic. You might also read that I'm not moaning about it. I was merely relaying my experiences to my fellow fab members. | |||
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"my rule is thats i am always there at least double the time i am suppose to check in by... bit anal when it comes to international flying but it is the one time in my life i am always early... other than that my life runs on "black people's time" "I grew up in the country side so no offense intended and treading as lightly as can be what's "black people's time"  | |||
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" Read the whole thread. You might see that I got stuck in traffic. You might also read that I'm not moaning about it. I was merely relaying my experiences to my fellow fab members. " You also stated "My journey was from Oxford to Birmingham. I left home at 9 which on a good day would have me at the airport for just after 10.10. " Any motorway driver will tell you there is a high probability of accidents on the motorways at "rush hour" periods on motorways in the UK. You took a gamble you lost. | |||
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" Read the whole thread. You might see that I got stuck in traffic. You might also read that I'm not moaning about it. I was merely relaying my experiences to my fellow fab members. You also stated My journey was from Oxford to Birmingham. I left home at 9 which on a good day would have me at the airport for just after 10.10. Any motorway driver will tell you there is a high probability of accidents on the motorways at "rush hour" periods on motorways in the UK. You took a gamble you lost. " Rush hour to me would not be after 9am. Baring in mind most start at 9. And as stated I was not moaning. | |||
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"Was a tad late for a flight today.check in let me through as long as my bag would travel as hand luggage. Was told to go through express security lane - sounds good I thought. Get special treatment I thought. Might do this to avoid ques I thought. NO! It would appear that as a late arrival it is time for them to check everything in your possession. Everything was swabbed for traces of drugs or explosives. I was scanned, hand searched and scanned again. I lost hair product (those that know me will know please not my hair), I lost shower gel - Only just opened. Hot the all clear ran to the gate -yep it was closed. Not a chance of getting on, even though passengers were still boarding. Had to change flights. Grrrrrr that is all. It is good to see airport security is working, otherwise all the terrorists would turn up late be flagged through express security lane and blow up the planes. You turned up late, you had suspicious products, you were obviously agitated. Three good reasons to detain you for further invetigation let alone give you a thorough search. Next time ensure you get to the airport in time, millions of passengers do it why should you be different. He never said he should be any different however check in believed he had enough time to make his flight as they allowed him to check in. His original, planned, arrival time would have allowed sufficient time however unforseen circumstances made him later than expected. " What terrorists? Lol | |||
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"Ok so sorry for the delay, I've been out networking. My journey was from Oxford to Birmingham. I left home at 9 which on a good day would have me at the airport for just after 10.10. Due to an accident on the m40 I arrived at just after 11.05. As you can see I left what in past experience would have been long enough to.check in and get a bacon roll. Now I was not moaning, as I too appreciate the jobs people do at the airport. It was just a post warning my fellow fabbers not to be late, as you may get more than you bargain for. " Just checked! Oxford to Birmingham International by train - leaves 09.30, arrives 58 minutes later. Cost buying the ticket now for tomorrow`s travel £17.60 single. How does that compare with driving, car parking at the airport, getting to the check-in? | |||
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"Ok so sorry for the delay, I've been out networking. My journey was from Oxford to Birmingham. I left home at 9 which on a good day would have me at the airport for just after 10.10. Due to an accident on the m40 I arrived at just after 11.05. As you can see I left what in past experience would have been long enough to.check in and get a bacon roll. Now I was not moaning, as I too appreciate the jobs people do at the airport. It was just a post warning my fellow fabbers not to be late, as you may get more than you bargain for. Just checked! Oxford to Birmingham International by train - leaves 09.30, arrives 58 minutes later. Cost buying the ticket now for tomorrow`s travel £17.60 single. How does that compare with driving, car parking at the airport, getting to the check-in?" Thanks for looking at my options I'd never thought of train! Maybe you could be my pa and plan all my travel for me? Going by train means leaving home at 8 to get a bus to the centre of Oxford through rush hour (the road works in Oxford would probably mean I would have to leave even earlier ). It then costs £3.50 each way bus fare. Or to park would take a mortgage. Then of course there is the transportation of suit holder, shirts and case and laptop. So not really a viable option. 17.50 single what's the return cost? Parking will cost me £35, and will be a company expense. So all in all not a huge saving. As said previously I'm not moaning it was unfortunate, and unlikely to happen again. Its just a post in the forum. | |||
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"I'm glad security is so tight at the airports! Lesson for today, give yourself extra time when catching a flight. I am normally very anal about this. And I did allow extra time. I shall go back to the 2 hours before flight rule!" . I always allow at least two hours before a flight to check in. I have no sympathy for those who are late or might miss their flight and do not allow them to queue jump in front of me . I fly regularly and have never missed a flight yet . | |||
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"I'm glad security is so tight at the airports! Lesson for today, give yourself extra time when catching a flight. I am normally very anal about this. And I did allow extra time. I shall go back to the 2 hours before flight rule!. I always allow at least two hours before a flight to check in. I have no sympathy for those who are late or might miss their flight and do not allow them to queue jump in front of me . I fly regularly and have never missed a flight yet ." God help you if you every have the misfortune to encounter something you have no control over in any of your future travels. | |||
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"I'm glad security is so tight at the airports! Lesson for today, give yourself extra time when catching a flight. I am normally very anal about this. And I did allow extra time. I shall go back to the 2 hours before flight rule!. I always allow at least two hours before a flight to check in. I have no sympathy for those who are late or might miss their flight and do not allow them to queue jump in front of me . I fly regularly and have never missed a flight yet ." Yes I fly regularly too. Its the first one I have missed. But hey we can't all be perfect. | |||
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"Ok so sorry for the delay, I've been out networking. My journey was from Oxford to Birmingham. I left home at 9 which on a good day would have me at the airport for just after 10.10. Due to an accident on the m40 I arrived at just after 11.05. As you can see I left what in past experience would have been long enough to.check in and get a bacon roll. Now I was not moaning, as I too appreciate the jobs people do at the airport. It was just a post warning my fellow fabbers not to be late, as you may get more than you bargain for. Just checked! Oxford to Birmingham International by train - leaves 09.30, arrives 58 minutes later. Cost buying the ticket now for tomorrow`s travel £17.60 single. How does that compare with driving, car parking at the airport, getting to the check-in? Thanks for looking at my options I'd never thought of train! Maybe you could be my pa and plan all my travel for me? Going by train means leaving home at 8 to get a bus to the centre of Oxford through rush hour (the road works in Oxford would probably mean I would have to leave even earlier ). It then costs £3.50 each way bus fare. Or to park would take a mortgage. Then of course there is the transportation of suit holder, shirts and case and laptop. So not really a viable option. 17.50 single what's the return cost? Parking will cost me £35, and will be a company expense. So all in all not a huge saving. As said previously I'm not moaning it was unfortunate, and unlikely to happen again. Its just a post in the forum. " Have to admit I didn`t check a return and the fare I quoted would have been the dearest walk-on fare for standard class so if you know you`re travelling in advance tickets could be much cheaper! If you go to the National Rail website you`ll get the prices that the operators are charging and not Trainline commission prices! | |||
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"I'm glad security is so tight at the airports! Lesson for today, give yourself extra time when catching a flight. I am normally very anal about this. And I did allow extra time. I shall go back to the 2 hours before flight rule!. I always allow at least two hours before a flight to check in. I have no sympathy for those who are late or might miss their flight and do not allow them to queue jump in front of me . I fly regularly and have never missed a flight yet . Yes I fly regularly too. Its the first one I have missed. But hey we can't all be perfect. " . Hi. Not perfect and sorry to hear that you missed yours . It is good that you have warned all the other fab members. It is best to have a three hours before flight rule . An hour to clear security , an hour for unexpected delays and an hour to check in etc . | |||
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"Ok so sorry for the delay, I've been out networking. My journey was from Oxford to Birmingham. I left home at 9 which on a good day would have me at the airport for just after 10.10. Due to an accident on the m40 I arrived at just after 11.05. As you can see I left what in past experience would have been long enough to.check in and get a bacon roll. Now I was not moaning, as I too appreciate the jobs people do at the airport. It was just a post warning my fellow fabbers not to be late, as you may get more than you bargain for. Just checked! Oxford to Birmingham International by train - leaves 09.30, arrives 58 minutes later. Cost buying the ticket now for tomorrow`s travel £17.60 single. How does that compare with driving, car parking at the airport, getting to the check-in? Thanks for looking at my options I'd never thought of train! Maybe you could be my pa and plan all my travel for me? Going by train means leaving home at 8 to get a bus to the centre of Oxford through rush hour (the road works in Oxford would probably mean I would have to leave even earlier ). It then costs £3.50 each way bus fare. Or to park would take a mortgage. Then of course there is the transportation of suit holder, shirts and case and laptop. So not really a viable option. 17.50 single what's the return cost? Parking will cost me £35, and will be a company expense. So all in all not a huge saving. As said previously I'm not moaning it was unfortunate, and unlikely to happen again. Its just a post in the forum. Have to admit I didn`t check a return and the fare I quoted would have been the dearest walk-on fare for standard class so if you know you`re travelling in advance tickets could be much cheaper! If you go to the National Rail website you`ll get the prices that the operators are charging and not Trainline commission prices! "Also take into consideration that trains have a reputation for being late. Therefore it's taking a bigger gamble than going by road. Imo. | |||
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