London snowstorm- stranded D- humbug!

Sequoia
Thu, 23 Dec 2010 13:17:31 +0000

Update on my kid…another happy ending

D got to Heathrow super early, taxi ride was only 35 minutes. Heathrow initially wouldn’t let her in, only people within 4 hours of departure are allowed in. She begged and said she wanted to try for earlier flight. Got in.
Was put on standby for earlier flight to Toronto, and given a confirmed seat Toronto to LAX, with a good connection time in case of delay. Her booked flight would have gone thru Calgary, with short connection time…might have required overnight.
She got on the TO flight…which is landing about now. Flight departed only 40 mins late so she will be in time for LAX flight.

She said all the standbys got on. It’s worth to inquire because there are no shows and so much switching around.
Have no idea where her luggage may end up, since they had to rush standbys thru security in minutes to get to the gate. At this point I don’t care…bags will eventually turn up.

Terminal 3 lines and security were fine, everything went smoothly.

Happy for all the others who are also finally getting home!