The UK Airport Stranded Travellers December 2010

Front page of the worlds newspapers. Terrible stuff. Plainly, the situation has been handled badly by the airline people involved, but at the end of the day, what can they do about the weather. I am sure it was very unpleasant for those with babies and for the unwell.

I can't help think though, that all those travelers of able body and mind, have an opportunity here to learn something.

There is an upside for all the healthy strong people who experienced this brief period of airport inconvenience. It has given all of you a taste of what life must be like for all the worlds homeless, be they refugees or down and out types in our parks. When you eventually reach your destination, you will all be slightly better people and may even be a little more understanding of those who will not be jet setting around the world for Xmas. Some won't even be eating anything on Xmas day. Dwell on that for a moment while feeling sorry for yourselves. When the weather clears, you will likely reach your warm destination and enjoy all that is to be had at your Xmas festivities. Spare a thought for the others. Caring is free.
Merry Xmas