cruisebore Posted November 9, 2014 #1 Share Posted November 9, 2014 TCX 133 from Barbados due to arrive Manchester 4.45 this morning, is now scheduled for 2.00am Monday I wonder what's happened Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianI Posted November 9, 2014 #2 Share Posted November 9, 2014 (edited) The outgoing flight did not leave until 0715 this morning. Ventura is still waiting in Barbados for the passengers to arrive and to disembark those flying back. So the outgoing passengers missed one night on board and the returning passengers had an extra night on board. I presume both sets of passengers will be able to claim the maximum €600 for the delays. Brian Edited November 9, 2014 by BrianI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisebore Posted November 9, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Ventura's webcam is down, what a coincidence. Grenada overnight will not be a problem. As for those who boarded Friday & Saturday, many will have preferred the extra day in Barbados to a sea day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianI Posted November 9, 2014 #4 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Marine traffic shows Ventura still in Barbados http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:-59.6288/centery:13.10202/zoom:8/oldmmsi:310562000/olddate:lastknown Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac1953 Posted November 9, 2014 #5 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Yes, they knew well in advance that the ship would be waiting for a delayed flight. My daughter, Fiona, is the principal Headliner singer. She Skyped us to tell us. This is her first contract, so if you see her, go easy! Stewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richleeds Posted November 9, 2014 #6 Share Posted November 9, 2014 (edited) Just taken pic of Ventura in Bridgetown, Royal Princess on the right. Edited November 9, 2014 by richleeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richleeds Posted November 9, 2014 #7 Share Posted November 9, 2014 I presume both sets of passengers will be able to claim the maximum €600 for the delays.Brian Correct. Nice little bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueandphil Posted November 9, 2014 #8 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Ventura's webcam is down, what a coincidence. Grenada overnight will not be a problem. As for those who boarded Friday & Saturday, many will have preferred the extra day in Barbados to a sea day. We disembarked yesterday and heard that Ventura was to sail last night and then return to Bridgetown today to pick up remaining passengers.A logisitical nightmare for everyone. We had 4 table companions on the outbound flight so will wait till they return to find out more. They had to go to Arena at 12 noon yesterday to be told they weren't flying, just an hour before they were due to disembark:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m6moy Posted November 9, 2014 #9 Share Posted November 9, 2014 As ever T. Cook plane had problems. 24 hour delay. Sat at Barbados airport waiting to depart 1.45. Plane just arrived from uk, Ventura had to come back to Barbados this morning..... Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisebore Posted November 9, 2014 Author #10 Share Posted November 9, 2014 As ever T. Cook plane had problems. 24 hour delay. Sat at Barbados airport waiting to depart 1.45. Plane just arrived from uk, Ventura had to come back to Barbados this morning..... Sent from my iPad using Forums Presumably all your luggage was at the airport. How well or otherwise did P&O manage the situation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaceyar Posted November 9, 2014 #11 Share Posted November 9, 2014 They were lucky not to fly on Sat night - it was rather turbulent all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopsiB Posted November 9, 2014 #12 Share Posted November 9, 2014 We had a similar situation 5 years ago after a Ventura cruise. The Thomsons flight had problems and we were taken late afternoon from the ship to a hotel on Barbados for the night. We were collected early next morning and finally flew back the following day. We were allowed access to our luggage for some overnight essentials. Hotel was fine and food alright. It never entered our heads to seek compensation thinking back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAB1 Posted November 10, 2014 #13 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I believe the new ruling is you can still claim for a delay up to 6 years ago or more. See below:- http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/flight-delays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m6moy Posted November 10, 2014 #14 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Presumably all your luggage was at the airport. How well or otherwise did P&O manage the situation? Situation was handled well,even though we were notified only 30 mins before we were due to leave the ship. Luggage was brought back to us and we were all allocated a cabin for the night. We left the ship mid morning and arrived back this morning. Does cause some inconvenience as I have had to book another days holiday and my other half will have be off without pay as he has no holidays left. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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