I agree, I think an unconventional approach is called for and I suspect the way we look at passenger and freight transport will change and that we may see more airline/railway cooperation.

The biggest problem with that is the rail Infrastructure is not there to handle such increase in traffic.
The government tried to move freight to the railways ,but even if they managed 10% off the roads the rail system would grind to a halt and how many airports in the UK are connected to the railways? I know In Europe it,s quite normal but not so In the UK

I might be wrong but did Germany not close down some of its rail routes because of the ash as well

Looks like most of these flights have now cancelled as MAN is opened for a few Hours Gla Showing Only 1 BA 747 Due ,The First PIK BA T7 over flew and was heading South at 5000ft ,
just had conformation that the G-ZZZC did land at PIk and G-BYGB BAW 176 in bound PIK at 0724

Beaytiful sun set last Night and tonight on my way down for ABZ, Dust Is due to settle on Scotland during the night early morning ,but there are some restrictions being lifted for Northern Ireland and Scotland
When the Guy up front say Its a bit dangerous to fly , Then I’m with him certainly don’t want to join a Gliding club, or collect my own wings :dev2:

Personally speaking, I’d rather see her than the anorexic, stick-thin “supermodels” that “grace” the pages of the so-called fashion magazines.

Don

agreed ,

It may be old news , but good on her for standing up for her self ,She is what i would call normal size for this country

Happy Birthday