when will i get my holiday

[fruitsalad]

how long are these flight disruptions meant to last, I missed out on my holiday in april because of them, and am a bit worried about booking another at the moment incase the same thing happens, I lost money on the last one i never got to take.

[lslowry]

this volcano can last a long time fruit, nobody knows, that's why i'm not booking until it's safe.

[fruitsalad]

think thats a wise decision

[Buenchico]

The last time Eyjafjallajokull erupted (in December 1821), the volcanic activity lasted for 14 months.

The latest press release from the Met Office states that there's no sign of the present activity coming to an end:
http://www.metoffice..../2010/pr20100511.html

Stromboli, off the coast of Sicily, has been continually erupting (to greater and lesser degrees) for over 20,000 years so, if Eyjafjallajokull follows the same pattern of activity, you might have a VERY long wait for your holiday!

Chris

[buildersmate]

Maybe look back in the archives to check how the folks managed for flights etc. in 1821 then.

[factor-fiction]

..after the 1821 eruption of Eyjafjallajokull there were no passenger flights until over 100 years later.

[ChuckFickens]

it's also worth knowing that Eyjafjallajokull (how do you pronounce that?) is the smaller one of a pair of volcanoes and the larger one, Katla, has historically always erupted shortly after Eyjafjallajokull

[Andyvon]

Hi fruitsalad,
My wife and I usually go away several times a year. This year though we haven't booked anything and we are just staying at home. Eyjafjallajokull will probably continue erupting for the rest of the year at least and Europe and the UK are at the mercy of the wind. As soon as it changes to the northwest it could shut everything down again.

Like Islowry, we aren't booking anything until it's safe either. If you want to book a trip then you'll have to be aware you are taking a real chance of the trip being ruined. You've been there once already this year. Perhaps just stay at home and like us treat yourself to daytrips, clothes, meals out and anything else you fancy. Then splash out next year to make up for losing out this year. Good luck.

[askyourgran]

My sisters holiday was cancelled at the beginning of the month, she got a refund, and booked another holiday. She wil now be in sunny Majorca, her OH said he doesn't care if the ash prevents them from coming home for a few weeks.

[jb190281]

my holiday is in 3 weeks, so im keeping my fingers crossed!

[ttfn]

It will soon fly by jb - evening

[jb190281]

hi ttfn! im hoping we'll still be able to fly, but bracing myself and already thinking up alternatives.

[ttfn]

Best way to be jb - where are you booked to go?

[jb190281]

lanzarote. weve booked a villa this year, so really looking forward to it!

do you have a summer holiday?

[slinkycat]

Was planning an independant 2 week trip to Morocco, but not sure if the treks we were hoping to do would be covered, now thinking of going to Scotland instead, just hope its not covered in ash when we get there!

[ttfn]

I am off next week actually jb - only had 1 day off since September! Could do with a break now - only staying local - I don't do 'abroad'. I bet you and oh are looking forward to it - your own villa - very posh. I do hope the ash cl;oud doesn't spoil it for you - or for slinky

[Buenchico]

The latest charts provide good news for travellers in the near future:
http://www.metoffice....ta/VAG_1273751636.png

Chris

[jb190281]

ttfn - us posh?! pah! i started a new job end of last year, so got a bit more disposable income, so am affording a few more luxuries!! i'll soon be one of these people that has 5 holidays a year - i wish!!

[ttfn]

Good for you jb. It's better than going to Frinton - you know what they say about that -

Dover for the Continent and Frinton for the incontinent

I would just like to apologise to anyone reading this thread who hails from Frinton .......