Stranded

GV Girl No. 2 has been enjoying the delights of Paris all week with fifty four of her Primary Seven classmates. I went to pick her up from Prestwick Airport last night. The flight was due at 2320. The Arrivals board said it had been delayed until midnight. I bought a book to keep me occupied during the wait. The next time I looked, the board said the flight had been cancelled. Cue much concern from Jordanhill parents for their little ones stranded at Beauvais Airport. Cue also not very much help or information from Ryanair. All we know is that there was some kind of security alert.

I got back in the car and returned to Glasgow.

GV Girl No. 2 sent a text which read, "Dad, soz but the plane was delayed. We're sleeping here tonight, so don't worry. Nite dad. Love Mollyxxx". I guess she is taking it as a a bit of an adventure. Why do I feel that she has become a seasoned traveller very quickly?

I imagine not much sleep was had by pupils or teachers. This morning I await a call to say what is happening.

Update: The pupils and teachers spent the night on cots in the airport. They will be on the plane arriving at Prestwick at 2320 tonight. Hopefully.  Expecting very tired and tearful wee souls. Though our wee soul sounded decidely cheerful on the phone this afternoon.