Lufthansa flying over Britain

German airline Lufthansa flew planes over London today, despite British aircraft remaining grounded because of the volcanic dust chaos.

The white condensation trails from up to a dozen Lufthansa passenger jets were spotted over the capital as the German national carrier was given permission to fly above England.

They were among about 200 planes flying above 20,000 ft - and above the volcanic ash cloud - (using a 'corridor' through UK airspace) to get to their destinations, according to air traffic controllers at NATS. Daily Mail

Is it the takeoff and landing our pilots can't cope with? The atmosphere is clear above 20,000 ft. What's going on?

I'm only saying because Mr MV said he can't make it home this weekend.. :(

How Strange!

I just nipped down to my local Brit newsagent to see if I had any post. I use Offex which is like a courier service. We've tried Spanish post and some of our mail has taken 6 months or more, so now I have a PO Box Number at the newsagents.

The sender addresses the post to the Offex PO Box at Gatwick Airport where its put on a domestic flight to Malaga and is then sorted and distributed.

The gentleman at the newsagents said their post is absolutely normal. Incoming and Outgoing. Now, if they can do that with mail, can't they put a few passengers on there too?

Sky Satellite

I'm not sure what is happening but my Sky Satellite has now died on both my decoders. I have the biggest dish in town with a twin LNB and its dead. I was wondering whether the volcanic dust would affect the signal to Spain? The decoder I have is especially for receiving Sky in Spain (even though they won't advertise the fact that they DO sell them).

I can't think of any other reason, it's worked in various locations for 4 years. Time to watch my "X Files Box Set".

Just as well I have great broadband.

Another thought, this massive cloud of poisonous dust rather puts a mockery on all the money and bullying that the Gestapo have put us through. Puts a whole new perspective on a cow fart!