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Re: closed airports and cancelled flights
Qantas Flights from Australia to Europe are on hold until Tuesday afternoon. A company spokesperson commented "we're still not optimistic of being able to resume them from Tuesday onwards". As we say in Australia "bugger".
Cheers Rose Louise
This guy is so lucky to have the luxury of time. To other pilgrims it will be a nightmare. They are just about ready to fly, excitement is at a pitch and then the volcano erupts. Dreams are shattered. Annual leave has been taken and the time will be too short to for any Camino. Then there...
My tuppence worth.
Ryanair was a means to an end. It was cheap, clean an efficient. That's all we require. I don't recall exactly what we paid but whatever it was, we considered it 'bargain' priced and were extremely impressed with the quick turnaround time.
Rose Louise
Dear Omar,
I have lifted this straight from the Ryanair site:
London Stansted is located approximately 40 Km from the city of London. There is a train service located underneath the terminal building; journey time is approximately to 45 minutes to the city; cost is approximately £25 return...
Gatwick Accommodation
Try Travelodge Gatwick, booked via theinternet, I was able to get a room for 39 pounds. Start looking now for their supersaver rooms for the date you require.- Buen Camino :)
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