Anonymous wrote:My husband travels full time for work and hasn’t had a single delay since November 1 (over 15 flights at least all over the country). I’m not saying there isn’t an issue but I think it is somewhat overblown and certainly wouldn’t cause me to consider having my kids stay on campus for thanksgiving.

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Anonymous wrote:Is your DC coming home for Thanksgiving next week? The ATCs are getting backpaid now, but the ATC shortage and flight cancellations are expected to spill over Thanksgiving travels. I understand the situation is flux, with differing opinions when the full schedule will return, but as of this morning the flight cuts remain at 6%. DC is a freshman in midwest with tickets for a 4-days trip home to Wash DC next week, but has concerns that the delays might add unbearable travel time and frustrations, or worse leave them stranded in DC (I know some travellers double-book, but the prices have gone way up). With the fall semester coming to an end and finals week starts Dec 10, would DC be better off postponing coming home till after finals? To put it in context, DC struggles a bit with the final stretch in getting decent final grades (B+ and above) in the most consequential semester of their college career. What are the considerations for your own DC when making this go / no-go decision? TIA

First semester freshman year is not "the most consequential semester of their college career." Please get some perspective (and let your child come home).

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Anonymous wrote:Seriously? You’re debating whether to bring your kid home for Thanksgiving? Flight cuts were reduced to 3% yesterday, and usually only in frequency between two points with many daily options.

This. OP: with kindness, are you generally anxious?

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Anonymous wrote:We're flying to Edinburgh!

I hope this is a new family tradition. At least for the next 4 years. No cooking, just a nice trip. And usually intl flights move along on time.

Oh you’re one of them. No top 25 in the USA for you so off you go!

It gets dark at 4:00 in Edinburgh this time of year so and you can count on plenty of rain. So get ready!!

Anonymous wrote:Washington DC had 16 inches of snow. It happens occasionally. It was DD's Christmas visit home as a freshmen. College in the NE. She took a bus, 2 trains (all planned) and couldn't make it further than Union Station. No transportation further. Next day w/some of the snow melted, a cab was willing to bring her almost home but not willing to go all the way. The road conditions were still that bad. We met her where they dropped her, met her with a sled. We walked the rest of the way. Loaded her suitcase on the sled.

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Anonymous wrote:We're flying to Edinburgh!

I hope this is a new family tradition. At least for the next 4 years. No cooking, just a nice trip. And usually intl flights move along on time.

Have so much fun! I lived in Edinburgh for 5 months in 2005. It was awesome. Make sure to find a pub session for folk music. We liked the Royal Oak but it's TINY. Also do a house tour in New Town and walk the Royal Mile. Hike up to Arthur's Seat. Go to a caleidgh (I know Im butchering this spelling - I mean a Kaylee but know it's spelled wrong.)