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Up to your ash in problems....
Lots and lots of people are missing their ships in Europe because of the
ban on flying due to volcanic ash from the Volcano in Iceland. Italy has now stopped all flights... leaving much of Europe without air service of any kind. Travel Guard sent out a press release saying that this trip delay is covered on all policies bought before April 13. All in all, people seem to be taking it well... realizing that a volcano eruption isn't anyone's fault. Still, I know I'd be terribly disappointed if I had been planning a European vacation or cruise only to have it canceled because of this. Insurance can recover the money but not the disappointment. -- George Leppla Countryside Travel http://www.CruiseMaster.com Blog http://cruisemaster.typepad.com/my_weblog/ Facebook http://www.facebook.com/CruiseMaster |
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Up to your ash in problems....
On 4/17/10 8:05 AM, George Leppla wrote:
Lots and lots of people are missing their ships in Europe because of the ban on flying due to volcanic ash from the Volcano in Iceland. Italy has now stopped all flights... leaving much of Europe without air service of any kind. Travel Guard sent out a press release saying that this trip delay is covered on all policies bought before April 13. All in all, people seem to be taking it well... realizing that a volcano eruption isn't anyone's fault. Still, I know I'd be terribly disappointed if I had been planning a European vacation or cruise only to have it canceled because of this. Insurance can recover the money but not the disappointment. Wonder if the QM2 is seeing any extra passengers, from the "transportation" standpoint rather than the "vacation" standpoint? What goes around, comes around... just like the old days... as the only regularly scheduled ocean liner doing crossings, at least for some places, once again, it's "THE ONLY WAY TO CROSS". --Tom |
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Up to your ash in problems....
On Sat, 17 Apr 2010 08:35:10 -0400, Tom K
wrote: Wonder if the QM2 is seeing any extra passengers, from the "transportation" standpoint rather than the "vacation" standpoint? Hi Tom, The QM2 was already sold out for the next 2 cruises. I had clients that tried to book as an alternative way to get across the pond. -- Ray Goldenberg 800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905 Lighthouse Travel http://www.lighthousetravel.com Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/lighthousetravl Follow us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/ray.goldenberg |
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Up to your ash in problems....
On 4/17/10 9:40 AM, Ray Goldenberg wrote:
On Sat, 17 Apr 2010 08:35:10 -0400, Tom wrote: Wonder if the QM2 is seeing any extra passengers, from the "transportation" standpoint rather than the "vacation" standpoint? Hi Tom, The QM2 was already sold out for the next 2 cruises. I had clients that tried to book as an alternative way to get across the pond. -- Ray Goldenberg Just thinking out loud... I bet a lot of people who have QM2 booked won't be able to get to the other side via air (either at the beginning or end of the crossing)... so I bet there will be a lot of last second cancellations and availability if you show up at the pier (assuming they can accommodate you last second if others cancel). Since this is an emergency situation, maybe they can. --Tom |
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Up to your ash in problems....
On Sat, 17 Apr 2010 11:14:47 -0400, Tom K
wrote: Just thinking out loud... I bet a lot of people who have QM2 booked won't be able to get to the other side via air (either at the beginning or end of the crossing)... so I bet there will be a lot of last second cancellations and availability if you show up at the pier (assuming they can accommodate you last second if others cancel). Since this is an emergency situation, maybe they can. Hi Tom, You are correct. I know of a friend who is due to leave Miami on a flight to London this Thursday. His plans are in jeopardy and may open up a cabin for someone who would like to come to the US on the QM2. -- Ray Goldenberg 800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905 Lighthouse Travel http://www.lighthousetravel.com Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/lighthousetravl Follow us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/ray.goldenberg |
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Up to your ash in problems....
"Tom K" wrote in message ... On 4/17/10 8:05 AM, George Leppla wrote: Lots and lots of people are missing their ships in Europe because of the ban on flying due to volcanic ash from the Volcano in Iceland. Italy has now stopped all flights... leaving much of Europe without air service of any kind. Travel Guard sent out a press release saying that this trip delay is covered on all policies bought before April 13. All in all, people seem to be taking it well... realizing that a volcano eruption isn't anyone's fault. Still, I know I'd be terribly disappointed if I had been planning a European vacation or cruise only to have it canceled because of this. Insurance can recover the money but not the disappointment. Wonder if the QM2 is seeing any extra passengers, from the "transportation" standpoint rather than the "vacation" standpoint? What goes around, comes around... just like the old days... as the only regularly scheduled ocean liner doing crossings, at least for some places, once again, it's "THE ONLY WAY TO CROSS". --Tom No question it would be a great way to get from someplace to someplace else, but one would have to have an amazingly flexible schedule for your cancelled flight be replaced by the queen. Nice dream, Tom. Harry Cooper |
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Up to your ash in problems....
On 4/17/10 12:39 PM, Seehorse Video wrote:
"Tom wrote in message ... On 4/17/10 8:05 AM, George Leppla wrote: Lots and lots of people are missing their ships in Europe because of the ban on flying due to volcanic ash from the Volcano in Iceland. Italy has now stopped all flights... leaving much of Europe without air service of any kind. Travel Guard sent out a press release saying that this trip delay is covered on all policies bought before April 13. All in all, people seem to be taking it well... realizing that a volcano eruption isn't anyone's fault. Still, I know I'd be terribly disappointed if I had been planning a European vacation or cruise only to have it canceled because of this. Insurance can recover the money but not the disappointment. Wonder if the QM2 is seeing any extra passengers, from the "transportation" standpoint rather than the "vacation" standpoint? What goes around, comes around... just like the old days... as the only regularly scheduled ocean liner doing crossings, at least for some places, once again, it's "THE ONLY WAY TO CROSS". --Tom No question it would be a great way to get from someplace to someplace else, but one would have to have an amazingly flexible schedule for your cancelled flight be replaced by the queen. Nice dream, Tom. Harry Cooper I read that the last time the same volcano had an eruption, it lasted one year. Imaging the turmoil if that happened again this time. |
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Up to your ash in problems....
On Sat, 17 Apr 2010 12:39:23 -0400, "Seehorse Video"
wrote: "Tom K" wrote in message Wonder if the QM2 is seeing any extra passengers, from the "transportation" standpoint rather than the "vacation" standpoint? What goes around, comes around... just like the old days... as the only regularly scheduled ocean liner doing crossings, at least for some places, once again, it's "THE ONLY WAY TO CROSS". --Tom No question it would be a great way to get from someplace to someplace else, but one would have to have an amazingly flexible schedule for your cancelled flight be replaced by the queen. Nice dream, Tom. What's the alternative for homeward-bound passengers? Which would you rather do, sit in the airport for a week waiting for your flight to finally take off, or cross on the QM2? |
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Up to your ash in problems....
In article , Tom K
wrote: I read that the last time the same volcano had an eruption, it lasted one year. Imaging the turmoil if that happened again this time. It surely could last for months. Lucky they have a rail network in Europe that is great for travel within Europe. But I expect they will start flying again if the eruption continues. They will fly at higher or lower altitudes than the ash cloud. -- Charles |
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Covering the cruise lines Ash
Yes, this is a very interesting record year for natural events like
floods, hurricanes, record cold and snowfall, earthquakes, volcano eruptions, and other disasters of nature. The last time this Icelandic volcano erupted it lasted five years! It looks like a safe investment may be in ground and sea transport and away from air transport, but cruises are so dependent on air travel that the cruise industry could be seriously affected this year. Perhaps, the cruise lines that still have some of there ships in the US now may wish to cancel a couple of their trans-atlantics, and consolidate the passengers who can get to Europe on to the ships that have already on their way to Europe? If there is a prolonged disruption of air travel to Europe from the North America and elsewhere they will have fewer beds to fill, locally by Europeans at give-away prices and they can always fill ships at US home ports, even if the domestic flights in north America are also affected. Too bad George Bush is still not President, as he would be blame for these natural disasters as he was blamed for everything else! Gadget |
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