First Flight Delayed

By Val
@valmnz (17099)
New Zealand
May 11, 2018 11:38pm CST
Once upon a time flights could be trusted to leave on time. I arrived at the airport nearly an hour ago and told my husband not to wait. Now I'm still sitting here and not expecting to board for over an hour yet. At least I have a little free internet. I do hope I get to my first destination tonight. The photo above is nothing to do with my trip but one of the few I have on my tablet!
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
12 May 18
Enjoy you trip, when you get on board.
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
23 May 18
It was amazing. I've started rolling out the stories.
@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
23 May 18
I think delayed flights is the norm nowadays, Ms. Val. Even then, enjoy your long train ride :)
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
23 May 18
It was fantastic. And the stories have started rolling.
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
23 May 18
@sunrisefan thank you. I'm home now facing the first cold of winter.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
23 May 18
@valmnz That's great, Ms. Val! Continue enjoying your holiday :)
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@Shavkat (137212)
• Philippines
12 May 18
It is nice to have a trip. Enjoy the adventure.
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
23 May 18
I did, thank you.
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@Shavkat (137212)
• Philippines
23 May 18
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
12 May 18
Have a safe trip!
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
23 May 18
Thank you. Home again with some wonderful stories to share.
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
23 May 18
@valmnz looking forward to your stories!
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@xFiacre (12593)
• Ireland
12 May 18
@valmnz I feel for you. I emailed Aer Lingus last night complaining about how we were treated on our flight from Athens on Wednesday. We had paid for priority boarding because our learning disabled daughter needs a bit more time to organise herself. But although we were allowed on the bus that takes passengers out to the plane first, everyone else was then let on, we were squashed into a corner and ended up getting on the plane last instead of first. I’ve asked for a refund of what we paid for priority boarding - we’ll see. I do hope you’re on board by now. Travel well.
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
23 May 18
By the time I'm reading this I've been through six airports and arrived home again. Sorry to hear about that experience for your daughter.
@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
23 May 18
@xFiacre well, I'm pleased to hear that.
@xFiacre (12593)
• Ireland
23 May 18
@valmnz I complained and we got more than 50% of the airfare refunded!!
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@DianneN (246643)
• United States
23 May 18
Unfortunately, we are at the mercy of the airlines - always.
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
23 May 18
The rest of the flights went smoothly - six airports in ten days.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
16 May 18
These days most flights are delayed.
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
23 May 18
Not so much here in New Zealand and all my recent Australian flights left on time.
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@LadyDuck (457918)
• Switzerland
12 May 18
Most of the time the flights are delayed, I remember only a few International long distance flights that were on time. Have a safe flight.
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@JudyEv (325622)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 May 18
We can organise things to the last detail but Fate still intervenes from time to time. Looking forward to reading more in due course.
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
23 May 18
They will all trickle out in due course.
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@Peach10 (1920)
12 May 18
I know the feeling at least our phones together us buy. Happy trip!