So how many of you on the forum are stranded?

**lynnroy** · 18-04-2010, 18:15

Just wondered who was all out here stranded like us?

And maybe we can update each other with what flights back etc we have been offered.

At the mo we are going to be flying back on 29th to Manchester and will then have to get home from there to Glasgow.

**floridadreamvilla.co.uk** · 18-04-2010, 18:24

We're stuck in Florida and have no idea when we'll get back as we were booked with Thomson to fly back to East Midlands last Friday. They are very good at keeping people up to date so far but won't give a date for the return as they say it will be as soon as possible.

Luckily our 7 bedroom home is free all week so we're not stuck for somewhere to stay but they are putting all other passengers up in the Hilton at Altemonte Springs with meals free of charge which we thought was very reasonable of them.

**FraserLynn** · 18-04-2010, 18:45

Not in Florida, but my parents came out to Shanghai to see us 3 weeks ago, were due to go back tomorrow. The earliest that they are going to be able to go now is the 3rd May - 2 whole weeks later.

Virgin have offered to cover accommodation and meals, but as they are staying with us, no need. They are trying to get them on earlier if they can..... knowing China, I bet the Virgin limo turns up tomorrow anyway!

**Karen** · 18-04-2010, 19:07

We are out here as we were due to fly last Thursday. We have American guests due to arrive tomorrow so a friend has very kindly let us stay in her villa. At the present we were given a flight for Wednesday 21st, but if we cannot fly then goodness only knows when we will get back. My husband was due to start doing bathroom for a neighbour back in the UK and they have gone on a cruise as they only have the one bathroom! So if he does not get back it will have a knock on effect on all his other work, plus we have no income as he is self-employed!

**Milly** · 18-04-2010, 19:21

Hi

We are over at our villa at the moment due to fly home yestereday, now flying 25th I hope.

My dog is due to have puppies next week and the girl who has moved in to look after them is worried sick they will come early.

I love Florida, but just want to be home now!

Dianne

**Jill** · 18-04-2010, 21:06

Our son should have flown back Saturday and is stuck in New York - the earliest flight he can get back is Sunday 25th. Both he and his partner have experiments running in their labs they need to get back and attend to so they are rather worried.

**christhear** · 18-04-2010, 22:11

We are stuck in Egypt. Were due to fly back from Sharm on saturday via Cairo. Thomas cook made us fly to Cairo on Saturday and have put us in a hotel there. Only problem Sharm was on a peaceful beach and all inclusive. cairo we are in a very expensive hotel that only has twin rooms, there are 3 of us and my son is actually taller than both his parent and we are now only on bed and breakfast.
Internet costs £20 a day but have found this cafe with free wifi.
I know where I would rather be stuck.

**Ruth** · 19-04-2010, 01:29

My brother is stuck in Sudan, he should have flown home last Friday. He is trying to fly to Barcelona via Istanbull next Tuesday in the hope he can get home easier from Spain[msnscared]

**Rolmill** · 19-04-2010, 02:35

Stuck in Orlando, was due to fly back to London yesterday (Sat), earliest available flight back 28th - 11 day delay. Luckily been able to extend villa for 1 week, and just booked remaining 4 nights at hotel - Rosen Plaza on I-Drive, anyone know it?

Kids generally pleased at extra holiday, but eldest worried about losing revision time for imminent exams. Pretty disastrous for my work also - currently working on ccntract, which may be in danger now.

Hoping to at least enjoy the sun for the involuntary stay - but got drenched by the rain this afternoon[msnoo] Just read about Sea World's offer, though, which is a nice gesture[msnsmile]