weegegirl 2 #1 December 24, 2004 So, my brother and sister-in-law are trying to fly to Pittsburgh, PA from Moscow, Russia. They arrived at JFK in New York for their connecting flight. Well, apparently the airline cancelled the flight to Pittsburgh "because of weather". But a buddy of mine who is in New York right now says it's clear, calm, and above freezing. I'm in Pittsburgh and it's fine here!! Normally when they cancel a flight, don't they offer an alternative?? Not now! They told them "sorry, cancelled," and that's that. So they looked into renting a car and all the cars are already rented. So now they are stuck in New York and there are no other flights and no cars. WTF?!?!?!?!?! I see my brother about once a year since he lives in Russia. This really f*cking SUCKS!!!! Sorry... now back to your regularly scheduled programming. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian425 0 #2 December 24, 2004 Give me his cell phone, I'll take him for a beer. At least he'll have some one to hang out with. B The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian425 0 #3 December 24, 2004 I just pm'd you my contact info. He may be able to get a flight from LaGuardia or Newark airport. Have him call me if he is stuck, I'm in NYC. B The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #4 December 24, 2004 Yeah..........not sure what was up last night. I got stuck in DC because my plane was all kinds of late trying to leave Laguardia. I don't think it was weather at that time in New York. I think it was delays from earlier in the day when the front rolled across the DC area. It sounds crazy......but that's how it works these days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #5 December 24, 2004 Brian, you are so kind!!! Thanks so much!! I just answered your PM. Okay, so an update... there is no flight out of ANYWHERE in NY tonight going anywhere near PA. Not even a connecting flight. So they are putting him and his beautiful wife up in a roach motel in NYC and he is on standby for a flight out in the morning. If all goes well he will join us just after breakfast. If nothing else, it's an adventure. His wife has only been to the US three times, including when they came over for their wedding. Good thing she is so positive and all. She is probably chearing my brother up as we speak. Although in her head she is probably thinking... crazy Americans!!!! Hahahaha. Thanks for letting me vent everyone!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #6 December 24, 2004 My wife is a Pilot for a major airline based in Newark... What no doubt happened is the weather elsewhere delayed or cancelled the flight in that would have been the aircraft for the Pitts. turn. Happens now and then...but with EVERYONE traveling this week...the snowball effect is huge. Hope they make it tomorrow! Tell the sis-in-law...Neyt Sneg! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sinkster 0 #7 December 25, 2004 I feel your pain. as I type this from my phone I'm in a "bar" in the memphis airport praying that a flight to the wrong city (just so I can get close enough to drive) isn't cancelled. been here hours. they cancelled my flight due to "no flight crew available", wtf?! the good news is I am drinking beer and scotch! haha cheers and happy holidays all! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #8 December 25, 2004 QuoteTell the sis-in-law...Neyt Sneg! Oh, boy. Ha! I don't even want to know, do I??? Hahaha. She started learning English a couple of years ago when her and my brother first got together. She is so sweet, but some of her translations are absolutely hysterical!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #9 December 25, 2004 Sinkster, that's terrible! I know someone who posts on here, Downwind, who was trying to get to Arizona for the boogie 2 days ago... he got stuck because one of his connections was in Ohio. He called me from the bar at the airport almost 24 hours later!!! To all who are travelling this holiday season..... GOOD LUCK!!!! I guess have patience... what will happen will happen. Have a drink for me, Sinkster! Merry Christmas to you and everyone else! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sinkster 0 #10 December 25, 2004 hehe thanks! as I type this I'm on a plane (about to taxi) to jacksonville, fl (was supposed to go to gainesville) so at least I will get there tonight! counting my blessings. anyways, lol, peace out! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrock 0 #11 December 25, 2004 Yeah good luck to all travelling right now...I just got into Kansas from DC-- only 39 hours late!! The first night, the flight was flat out cancelled out of DC, so they told me to just go home. The second night, I got to Atlanta but then my flight to Kansas was flat out cancelled so I slept there for the night. Finally got home tonight, but I know there's lots more stranded out there. Hope they all make it for Christmas. Addie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #12 December 25, 2004 Read in fridaw paper a airline pilot tried to do a !*0 on the taxiway, mijudged the turning radius and sank in the mud. Ripple effect 100 flts delayed. seattle airport: shut down couple hr's due to fog ripple effect unknown. Someplace with snow, Airport ran out of deiceing fluid. News report: Lady stuck in airport no rental cars available. Lady charters a Bus and takes some Pax with her. Ever notice traveling during Xmas is always in the winter time Airlines booked to the max, It's snowing some where and the ripple effect spread out the like spokes of a hub Have a happy holiday. Snuggle!R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #13 December 25, 2004 Quote Ever notice traveling during Xmas is always in the winter time *** Funny you should mention that.... We were just saying... the Pope should just throw a Xmas dart at a calendar and THAT will be the holiday, changing every year! Spread it around...make it interesting! *** ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #14 December 25, 2004 QuoteEver notice traveling during Xmas is always in the winter time Airlines booked to the max, It's snowing some where and the ripple effect spread out the like spokes of a hub Have a happy holiday. Snuggle!R.I.P. Umm NOT whnere I live Santa arrives by Surf Boat to a beach with 105 degrees, we aint got no planes canceled due to weather Sorry to hear of those who are not with the ones they want to be on XmasYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #15 December 25, 2004 Fuckers. Delta cancelled the flights today too. They told him they wouldn't be able to get him on a plane for 3 days. That's retarded. There are no rental cars in the New York City area. So, I booked them some train tickets this morning. They'll be here late tonight. So much for Christmas, eh? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
