| Sunday April the 11Th 2010 was the date of | | | | to ten pounds with the current exchange rate. |
| departure for my family to go on holiday to Majorca. | | | | We now had everything sorted out, all inclusive |
| It was my two year old son's first holiday abroad. | | | | accommodation with everything we needed, 'time to |
| The short holiday for one week started as usual and | | | | start enjoying our extended holiday.' It really was |
| we soon got into the holiday mood. | | | | great, the weather was fantastic, the other holiday |
| Then on Wednesday we needed to go to the hotel | | | | makers friendly and in good spirit. It really did make a |
| reception. We had over heard the receptionist saying | | | | great holiday. The only real problem was if you |
| 'all flights had been grounded and canceled due to a | | | | weren't reading about the volcano and aircraft crisis, |
| volcano that had erupted in Iceland.' We were in | | | | you would be watching it on the news or talking with |
| disbelief. We decided to check out the news on line | | | | others about it. |
| and on the TV. It was true, we laughed, I was so | | | | Then came the good news that the aircraft could fly |
| amused. We didn't worry. 'We're going home Sunday, | | | | just a few days before our departure. Thankfully it |
| it will have all cleared by then. Let's not worry, just | | | | stayed that way. We boarded our rescheduled flight |
| enjoy the rest of our holiday.' | | | | with no problems and returned home. We were really |
| Then Friday came, no improvement and any chances | | | | lucky, we spoke to people who had their second |
| of improvement were looking unlikely. Our airline then | | | | flight canceled. Some had to stay up to nearly two |
| announced all flights to be canceled until Monday. 'Oh | | | | weeks over there expected departure date. I am |
| dear we won't be going home then'. | | | | really glad we didn't go to the airport, we heard loads |
| At this point many holiday makers started to talk, | | | | of horror stories of chaos. Then to find out that ours |
| become friendly and very helpful. The spirit from | | | | and many other flights were not fully boarded was |
| every holiday maker was fantastic unlike the hotel | | | | very disappointing as people really wanted to go |
| staff who wasn't prepared to help people save | | | | home. |
| money or get the information they needed. Advice | | | | If you should find yourself in a situation similar to this |
| was given to book the next available flight on-line | | | | you should. |
| from one holiday maker. Thanks who ever you are! | | | | - Watch the news, Read Papers and find information |
| We gladly helped and assisted others do the same, | | | | about the current situation. This will aid you in your |
| the spirit was unbelievable. We found it cheaper to | | | | decisions. |
| book extended accommodation on line, again this | | | | - Keep checking your flight on-line and as soon as it is |
| information was told to anyone we found struggling. | | | | canceled rebook the next available flight. It is not |
| The hotel was not prepared to match the price, | | | | unusual for this to be about a week away. |
| totally disgusting. | | | | - Get a price from your hotel at reception and on-line |
| The flight was booked for the following Friday and | | | | on websites such as alpha-rooms. You may find it |
| the accommodation booked to match, we were | | | | cheaper on-line. |
| sorted. Just had to tell my manager at work. At least | | | | - If money is a problem contact someone at home |
| I had the best excuse in the world. We were really | | | | who can pay for your accommodation. |
| hoping that this flight would not be canceled as we | | | | - Contact family and work to let them know what is |
| had just about run out of cash. Everything in Majorca | | | | happening. |
| was very expensive, we purchased some much | | | | - If you need medication go to the local pharmacy |
| needed items. I will never forget the 16 nappies we | | | | and see what they can do to help. |
| bought for my little boy that was 10 euros, as near | | | | Now enjoy the rest of your extended holiday. |