Would you risk it?

[Converse34 1]

So Conrad is visiting me in Chicago this week. His interview is on London on Wed 8.8. We had planned this trip before we got our interview date and I have him returning on Aug 7th which lands the morning of 8.8. His flight gets in at 6am and our appointment is 10:30. Should I have him go back a day earlier and spend a night in a hotel or should I risk it and go as scheduled? What would you all do?

I should also mention we are in no real rush to travel. Planning a late Oct early Nov wedding so he just need to be here in Oct.

Edited August 2, 2007 by Converse34

[Dan&Tiffany 0]

Personally I would have to go home the day before no way I could risk it. If the flight got delayed or worse canceled you can still do something about it. I would just be a quivering wreck especially given all the grief to get to this point and then find you missed your appointment, the embassy are pissed that you didn't show so throw in a ridiculous date for rescheduling.

However after saying all that it's easy for me to say with a clear head. If it were me with my clouded loved up judgment I would risk it for just that one more day with my honey.

So all in all a really unhelpful post that I thought to share with you.

[Rubycon 0]

Hmm.. its possible if ALL modes of transport run to timetable! I assume he's getting into Heathrow? Remember that if the plane lands at 6am you should give yourself anything up to an hour to get through immigration and collect baggage. Add about an hour to get into central London (possibly longer as it will be a weekday rush). So - with a bit of luck - he could be where he needs to be by about 8-8:30am.

[Jasman0717 9]

Because getting there is out of my control I wouldn't risk it. Of course I am one of those 'be early' people so it would be driving me nuts worrying if the airline schedule was on-time or not

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

I would go back a day early for piece of mind - who knows what could happen? Strikes, terror alerts, bad weather, etc.

[JenT 0]

I agree with everyone who suggested an earlier arrival. There are to many variables out of your control with respect to air travel these days... is it worth the risk and hassle to you if he misses the appointment?

Jen

[Jake & Ali 0]

Definately would not risk it. Would return a day early (at least). Good luck.

[BishopMnA 0]

I would go back a day earlier if possible. You want your fiance to be in a good mental/physical state when they arrive to their interview. For most of us, even if the interview turns out to be a non-stressful event, the time immediately leading up to it is quite stressful. I would imagine that your fiance's nerves might be somewhat on-edge if they're worried about being late to the interview. And, I imagine that anticipation of the interview itself will also have your fiance nervous. If they go back a day early, then they are relieved from worrying about possible flight delays etc. And, they can get a good night of rest before they go in for this important inteview.

Peace to all,

Mark-N-AAm

[*julez* 124]

O'hare is nototious for delayed flights, I'd go back early!

[Dan&Tiffany 0]

I would go back a day earlier if possible. You want your fiance to be in a good mental/physical state when they arrive to their interview. For most of us, even if the interview turns out to be a non-stressful event, the time immediately leading up to it is quite stressful. I would imagine that your fiance's nerves might be somewhat on-edge if they're worried about being late to the interview. And, I imagine that anticipation of the interview itself will also have your fiance nervous. If they go back a day early, then they are relieved from worrying about possible flight delays etc. And, they can get a good night of rest before they go in for this important inteview.

Peace to all,

Mark-N-AAm

Whats one of them then?

I had a total of 1.5 hours sleep the night before my interview, does anyone sleep well the day before with all the what ifs firmly embedded in your brain?

[mawilson 2,133]

Depends on the airline -- some are very reliable.

[Converse34 1]

So there are flights to LHR at 4pm, 6pm and 9pm. I have him on the 4pm - and although there are often delays at ORD, longhaul flights are usually given priority. Hmmm. I am still undecided. I will think about it over the weekend.

What is the worst that happends - we miss the interview and have to reschedule. Hmmm.

[Dan&Tiffany 0]

Yeah....well even with his loved up clouded judgement, I'd send his cute little butt back a day early becuase I am a worrier. We've had WAY too many delayed/cancelled flights between the 2 of us these past couple of years.

[ddkm 0]

i would definitely leave a day or 2 earlier. peace of mind is a great thing and i know if i arrived in london at 6am from a trans-atlantic flight i would be in no fit shape to be fully alert for an interview that very morning!

Good luck though!

[Boiler 45,418]

Sounds like he is flying United.

I have only ever arived early, I sued to go straight to the City and be there by 9.30.

So should not be a problem, and you have two later flights if there is.

Obviously nothing is guaranteed, but what is?

And not as if you have to be at your best for the limited interview.