Topic: Atletico Madrid - Volcanic ash flight restriction updates

[Benimar Col]

Due to the UEFA rule where away clubs must be in the country of the match at least 24 hours before kick-off there is major risk of the game not going ahead as planned as there are no flights out of the UK until Monday afternoon at the earliest.

As the volcano in Iceland is spewing ash out this morning at a greater rate than when it errupted last Thursday, coinciding with the wind which is currently north westerly the UK is poised for an extension on the  ' no fly zone '  add on the issue of flight crews and aircraft currently not being in the correct locations our game in Madrid is in serious risk.   

As the home game is planned 7 days later this will be the contingency to play at the Vincente Caulderon with a postponement of the home game for 7 further days.   

This might be a bonus to us as Torres is doubtful for 22nd April

[cjc9020801Beverly Hills]

Was wondering about this. but where did that info come from? From
what I've heard and read today flights could be back by weds and I'm
sure on this occassion uefa may make an excepion if we had to arrive on thurs
am

[Benimar Col]

the UEFA regulation or rule has been in place for donkeys years,  dont you remember the issue in 2005 when Liverpool FC had to stay in North Wales when we played TNS at Racecourse Ground Wrexham,  the info regarding wind direction is via Met Office and flight info from NATS

[Fat Scouser]

 

This might be a bonus to us as Torres is doubtful for 22nd April

Won't be a fuckin bonus to me and the other few thousand that have booked flights and hotels. FFS

[scouser4eva]

Im be suprised if this doesent go ahead!

[SMD]

Not to mention fucking things up for those who are going to the home leg.

[Frank.]

I'd rather we play on Thursday.

[JoeTwerp]

take a boat

[hoonin]

there are no flights out of the UK until Monday afternoon at the earliest.

Where did you get that info from?

The restrictions are in place until 1am tomorrow morning, with an update due later today.

http://www.nats.co.uk/

[steelersmark]

Last time we played Atleti there was the big thing about them playing behind closed doors, now a fucking volcano threatens the game.

When will we be able to book a trip to Atleti away and not worry?

[yafoy]

Last time we played Atleti there was the big thing about them playing behind closed doors, now a fucking volcano threatens the game.

When will we be able to book a trip to Atleti away and not worry?

my flights booked , sp hope theres no problems , already had to cancel ticket application for Chelsea home because (happily) we have the home game v atleti on the thursday (?) ..what with climatic disasters, sky tv and etc it seems like this season, beach balls and injuries , we need some witch doctor  to lift this "curse"...

[Benimar Col]

Last time we played Atleti there was the big thing about them playing behind closed doors, now a fucking volcano threatens the game.

When will we be able to book a trip to Atleti away and not worry?

sensible response at last, 

doesnt look good at the moment with the ash continuing,  the wind direction and the air space ban,  its currently until tomorrow afternoon as ive been corrected earlier but Ryanair has cancelled flights until Monday 13:00hrs but it doesnt take anybody with brain cells to see this is likely to be extended into mid week and beyond

[Walshy nMe®]

The only problem we face is the airspace being crowded, we'll have our own charter anyway, so not like we are gonna be scrambling for seats.

Fans getting there might have an issue though, as Madrid is popular as it is, so going to be a huge backlog of people needing to travel I would assume.

[lachesis]

How long would train, coach and ferry combinations take?

[Benimar Col]

The only problem we face is the airspace being crowded, we'll have our own charter anyway, so not like we are gonna be scrambling for seats.

one of the issues that nobody has picked up on is where their designated aircraft is and where the flight crews are,  thats additional disruption / delays whe the air space is opened

an open air space on Monday nmorning will still have knock on effects on Wednesday morning,  Ryanair are not flying until Monday 13:00hrs,   hence my initial post which ive been lambasted for

[hoonin]

it doesnt take anybody with brain cells to see this is likely to be extended into mid week and beyond

Nobody knows what will happen, hence the periodic updates reporting on a changing situation. It's force of nature at work.

And just to repeat - the ban on flights is until 1am tomorrow morning (sunday) at the earliest. You're best relaxing until those with braincells AND satellite data can make an informed decision.

[Mad Men]

IF the winds continue to blow at the current speeds AND direction, I would be very comfortable in saying the flights will be re-instated as planned on Monday or Tuesday at the very latest...the ash is moving as expected in the direction and headings as forcasted.

Match looks to be on.

[LFCStephen]

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20100417/tuk-ba-stops-london-short-haul-flights-t-45dbed5.html

All BA Short haul flights off until Monday at earliest.

[Tonyh]

You've also got to remember its not just our team getting there if we go by charter. It is the UEFA officials, match officials, corporates, fans etc etc. Inter are supposed to be playing Barca on Tuesday, there is more chance of that being cancelled as can't see them going by coach or train, Munich and Lyon arent close and cant see Fulham sailing to Hamburg so I wonder whether they will scrap all of this weeks fixtures and put them all back by a week. If the games do go ahead thousands and thousands of fans will not be able to attend due to the flight backlogs.

[SMD]

They should play the semis on FIFA 10's Be a Pro.

[aedge659]

Wasn't worried but after seeing reporters on the news today saying i could easily be middle of next week before things get going again i am, all we can do is hope, and stress about the consequences when its been confirmed 100% we can't get out there!!!

[lfc_fan2005]

Well, hopefully the game with Atlético Madrid in the Vicente Calderón will be on

[Mr Boat]

BBC have this game as off.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/fixtures/default.stm

[cjc9020801Beverly Hills]

Strange as game Is listed twice on BBC site an nothing on .tv

[hoonin]

And on too.

Uefa Europa League
Atletico Madrid v Liverpool, SF, L1, 20:05
Atletico Madrid OFF Liverpool, SF, L1, 20:05

[Mr Boat]

And on too.
 

What does a positive and a negative add up to?

[smicer07]

That's a negative. And right now I need 2 positives. You know, one to cancel out the negative and another... well, just so I can have a positive.

[Mr Boat]

That's a negative. And right now I need 2 positives. You know, one to cancel out the negative and another... well, just so I can have a positive.

crikey

[dannymc]

And i'm taking it if it is off, Ryanair/Jet2 and the likes of these airlnes, will they fuck give us our money back?

[TLT]

That is pretty wank. But not a lot people can do, it is unprecedented this.

[-Sad Fuck-]

And i'm taking it if it is off, Ryanair/Jet2 and the likes of these airlnes, will they fuck give us our money back?

They'll do that, or rearrange it, they have to.

[dannymc]

If it's moved a week not even sure i can go, i'm back at uni. Fingers crossed it'll go ahead like :S

[adwhite40]

I work in the travel industry and inside word is that although people reckon that flights may be leaving as of tomorrow, travel is more than likely to be suspsended until around tuesday/wednesday, this is not a definiate but just an estimation!

[choi]

1605: BREAKING NEWS BBC 5 live's Nigel Adderley reports that Uefa will make a decision by Monday over whether next week's Europa League ties - featuring both Fulham and Liverpool - will go ahead. The volcanic ash cloud continues to cause havoc...

[LONGWORTH]

1605: BREAKING NEWS BBC 5 live's Nigel Adderley reports that Uefa will make a decision by Monday over whether next week's Europa League ties - featuring both Fulham and Liverpool - will go ahead. The volcanic ash cloud continues to cause havoc...

[lfcbabe1984]

That is pretty wank. But not a lot people can do, it is unprecedented this.

Exactly! Due to the nature (pardon the pun) of the event there's nothing we can do, we'll just have to accept whatever happens. At one point reports were coming out about the cloud which were making me fear for my holiday to Cyprus in 3 months time, then I realised there's nothing I can do and whatever happens happens.

[adwhite40]

If this is to be postponed, are they more than likely have the supposedly second leg at Anfield to be the first??? . . . Then the following week ,play the second leg at The Vicente? . . . . This could cause a right balls up!!!!

[stevemacsteve]

If this is to be postponed, are they more than likely have the supposedly second leg at Anfield to be the first??? . . . Then the following week ,play the second leg at The Vicente? . . . . This could cause a right balls up!!!!

Not a chance, everything would just get pushed back a week.

[Number 7]

If this is to be postponed, are they more than likely have the supposedly second leg at Anfield to be the first??? . . . Then the following week ,play the second leg at The Vicente? . . . . This could cause a right balls up!!!!

Doubt that.

For what it's worth I highly doubt this match will go ahead.

[OLDIE]

Stupid fucking question I know, but why the fuck can't they fly UNDER the ASH ?