2bees Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 I had quite an adventure on Friday night thanks to EasyJet. I was on the 21:00 Gatwick flight, the one that usually gets delayed, then cancelled but actually made it on Friday. Due to its late arrival at Gatwick I had missed my train to Victoria, I took a different train to Black Friars and thought I’d get a tube, bus or cab over to Victoria once I got there… It was not to be, there were no tubes, the 3 cabs that were waiting got taken quickly and I didn’t really like the idea of hanging around a virtually deserted station looking at my phone to find out bus times so I decided to walk! Couldn’t get down to the Thames walkway due to maintenance works so took a route which took far longer than it should’ve and took me via Waterloo Station! It was a grand adventure though, I’ve sent midnight tourist photos of me at various landmarks in London to my family and friends. The only person I spoke to asked for a cigarette so I had to tell him “Sorry mate, I don’t smoke.”, he did then try to have a conversation with me but I couldn’t understand what he was saying so I told him “Bye now” and carried on my way. Got to the hotel shortly afterwards and had a great nights sleep. It took over an hour but was most enjoyable. It hasn’t been all sunshine and rainbows, I booked a cheap train through to my daughters on Saturday, met a friend for lunch, we had wine, I got the wrong train 😂 £26 no ticket fine lolz… I met ace people on Friday, old friends, new friends and strangers along the way. What a day! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuffolkNGoode Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 17 hours ago, Nellie said: I can't speak for the other posters you name check, but I would like to hear you, or the Minister, or Mr Cobb on the radio telling us that you all regard the way easyJet are performing on the evening Gatwick as wholly unsatisfactory and unacceptable, or similar words. If negotiations really are happening to improve matters, then say so. We don't need to know the details. Just some assurance that such negotiations are happening would be a start. (I can guess, that easyJet are being encouraged to nightstop that aircraft here, which would help hugely, as it wouldn't have to go back to LGW, saving about an hour of Airport opening time. But to do this, they'll be demanding a wedge of cash, even though they already nightstop at Belfast City, Inverness, Jersey and Aberdeen). This and sorry that there are more than one poster deeming to disagree or question your efforts - very obvious and disingenuous Stu. Please listen - meh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarndyce Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 1 hour ago, 2bees said: I had quite an adventure on Friday night thanks to EasyJet. (…) Got to the hotel shortly afterwards and had a great nights sleep. It took over an hour but was most enjoyable You must be made of sterner (or at least calmer) stuff than me - I’d have been so annoyed and frustrated by the various issues you described, that I would have been incapable of enjoying it as an “adventure “! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swoopy2110 Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 2 hours ago, 2bees said: I had quite an adventure on Friday night thanks to EasyJet. I was on the 21:00 Gatwick flight, the one that usually gets delayed, then cancelled but actually made it on Friday. Due to its late arrival at Gatwick I had missed my train to Victoria, I took a different train to Black Friars and thought I’d get a tube, bus or cab over to Victoria once I got there… It was not to be, there were no tubes, the 3 cabs that were waiting got taken quickly and I didn’t really like the idea of hanging around a virtually deserted station looking at my phone to find out bus times so I decided to walk! Couldn’t get down to the Thames walkway due to maintenance works so took a route which took far longer than it should’ve and took me via Waterloo Station! It was a grand adventure though, I’ve sent midnight tourist photos of me at various landmarks in London to my family and friends. The only person I spoke to asked for a cigarette so I had to tell him “Sorry mate, I don’t smoke.”, he did then try to have a conversation with me but I couldn’t understand what he was saying so I told him “Bye now” and carried on my way. Got to the hotel shortly afterwards and had a great nights sleep. It took over an hour but was most enjoyable. It hasn’t been all sunshine and rainbows, I booked a cheap train through to my daughters on Saturday, met a friend for lunch, we had wine, I got the wrong train 😂 £26 no ticket fine lolz… I met ace people on Friday, old friends, new friends and strangers along the way. What a day! It won't help you now, but the TFL app on your phone is great to get the best public transport directions anywhere in London anytime of day or night. Also, uber app for the future if you want a cab. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTailT Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 You guys need to stop moaning and go buy a private jet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bees Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 30 minutes ago, NoTailT said: You guys need to stop moaning and go buy a private jet. Phew, glad I didn’t moan, but if you’re offering to buy me a private jet and cover the flying lessons, insurance, hangar fees and fuel- thanks that’s super kind of you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bees Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 33 minutes ago, swoopy2110 said: .Also, uber app for the future if you want a cab. Yeah… I have that but there was the story about the rapey Uber driver so I only use black cabs or private hires in London. Sounds mad that I’d be quite happy wandering the streets but not get an Uber but that’s just the way it is. Tbh I had my Jack the Ripper coat on, people were probably more worried about my presence than I was theirs 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTailT Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 18 minutes ago, 2bees said: Yeah… I have that but there was the story about the rapey Uber driver so I only use black cabs or private hires in London. Sounds mad that I’d be quite happy wandering the streets but not get an Uber but that’s just the way it is. Tbh I had my Jack the Ripper coat on, people were probably more worried about my presence than I was theirs 😂 Just get an Uber and send the tracking link to your three ex-lovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 I’m gonna start selling chips cheese and gravy kits at the airport. Seems to be a gap in the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 4 hours ago, 2bees said: I had quite an adventure on Friday night thanks to EasyJet. I was on the 21:00 Gatwick flight, the one that usually gets delayed, then cancelled but actually made it on Friday. Due to its late arrival at Gatwick I had missed my train to Victoria, I took a different train to Black Friars and thought I’d get a tube, bus or cab over to Victoria once I got there… It was not to be, there were no tubes, the 3 cabs that were waiting got taken quickly and I didn’t really like the idea of hanging around a virtually deserted station looking at my phone to find out bus times so I decided to walk! Couldn’t get down to the Thames walkway due to maintenance works so took a route which took far longer than it should’ve and took me via Waterloo Station! It was a grand adventure though, I’ve sent midnight tourist photos of me at various landmarks in London to my family and friends. The only person I spoke to asked for a cigarette so I had to tell him “Sorry mate, I don’t smoke.”, he did then try to have a conversation with me but I couldn’t understand what he was saying so I told him “Bye now” and carried on my way. Got to the hotel shortly afterwards and had a great nights sleep. It took over an hour but was most enjoyable. It hasn’t been all sunshine and rainbows, I booked a cheap train through to my daughters on Saturday, met a friend for lunch, we had wine, I got the wrong train 😂 £26 no ticket fine lolz… I met ace people on Friday, old friends, new friends and strangers along the way. What a day! I think people sometimes forget the journey is part of the experience of a trip. Glad you didn't! I'm a bit confused. Did you get off on the North or South Bank of Thames? (Blackfriars has exits both sides). Although I like walking along the Thames there are parts of it that are a bit creepy due to the echoes of history. Also buses in London are useful. Jump on one going towards the centre and it's bound to pass a tube station. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
english zloty Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 I’m at my third airport in two days of trying to get home. Hopefully this one will go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 46 minutes ago, Amadeus said: I’m gonna start selling chips cheese and gravy kits at the airport. Seems to be a gap in the market. Stupid question - that can't be all you need for a seafood paella? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swoopy2110 Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Gatwick cancelled tonight. Shortage of ATCs at Gatwick blamed. Loads of EZY flights cancelled from Gatwick cancelled later today so not just here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
english zloty Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Gatwick cancelled again 😟 makes my trip to Bristol seem like a sensible idea sorry for folk who may get stranded a second night 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 I’m hoping to fly Wednesday but going via Liverpool, hopefully more chance than Gatwick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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