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Where is the indictment, how did they find him?

ElGatoMeooooww

You're entitled to a refund of your ticket, since your flight was cancelled and you chose not to travel.  You could also try for EU261 cancellation compensation, which would be 600 euros, however it's almost certain that the airline will claim the cyber attack is extraordinary circumstances and not eligible.

frenchnotfrench

You turned down a perfectly valid and suitable itinerary with Lufthansa to your destination and decided to book on your own with Turkish Airlines. That means that KLM is not obliged to reimburse the TK ticket. 

If you cancelled and received a refund of the KLM ticket, the discussion already ends there as you are not entitled to reimbursement of the replacement flight when the original ticket has been refunded. 

There is no obligation to pay comp for cancellation when caused by cyber attack.

Objective-Ad5006

I agree that the cyber attack is extraordinary. But, you could say that they lacked the proper digital defences, which makes it very much the responsibility of the airline, and therefore not so extraordinary. 

But knowing klm, they will never ever agree to this themselves.

BookOk8060

As the cancellations are due to external factors (the cyber attack at the airport) you’re not entitled to compensation for that.

You’re entitled to direct expenses related to the cancellation: hotel and food.

You’re not entitled to indirect expenses or any expenses occurred due to your own decisions: rebooking, costs for your friend to get to the airport etc. That’s your own decisions.

The originally booked flight can be cancelled. But of course not if you were a no show on the alternative flight offered.

Trebaxus99

Why would the itenary with Lufthansa require another checkin in HKG if everything was on one ticket?

NeighborhoodExtra790

Great write up, glad you handled it well. I bet the old lady was grateful too. I think situations like this are something that we should be taking as a threat more seriously. It's not just the conventional bombs and bullets anymore.

rossshs

Good advice for acting quickly and not standing around waiting to see what others would do. 

I remember several years ago I was driving from Denver to Wichita Falls, TX and due to the route was taking mostly back roads. It was January, and a pretty good snowstorm shut down the highway from Dumas, TX down south to Amarillo. Just as I was leaving town I saw the state patrol putting out barricades on the highway. So while others were sitting there asking the highway patrolman when the highway would be re-opened and arguing with him, I immediately turned around and grabbed a room at the local Super 8. I told the guy at the front counter that the highway to Amarillo was just shut down. He thanked me and immediately sprung into action preparing for the onslaught of traverlers. Within 30 minutes every room in that hotel was booked. Within the hour the rest of the motels in Dumas were booked.

Scotty-OK

I absolutely love the saying that everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth. You could prep endlessly for a situation and until it actually happens you really have no idea how your body will react. Will you unexpectedly freeze, do the wrong thing, take too long to make a decision, unexpected circumstance appears that hinders your plan? That’s what scares me the most I think, is how will I react when something actually happens

Top_Pop_1911

Good write up good prepping and good humanity stay safe brother

Educational_Clue2001

This is an excellent example of something my husband taught me. Learn to read a crowd and zig when everyone else zags.

Motor_Wasabi3127

Got caught on the other side, stuck on plane in Dublin for 3 hours, still in Heathrow 28 hours later waiting for my next flight. Amazing how quickly things break down.

wilkiek

meekwap

Wow. What an ordeal. Im glad youre okay and THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS!!

Littleshuswap

My old boss had rule when traveling - Never travel hungry and always carry food/water on you.

I always try and either eat before traveling or eat once I'm past security. always carry an empty water bottle (that I fill in the airport) and granola bars.

Sounds like you were well prepared and a seasoned traveler.

PrisonerV

I have a credit card with hotel points and one free stay a year. There is no fee if you reserve your free night and don’t show up. I frequently book a hotel near the airport when I’m traveling anywhere dicey just in case, and if I don’t need it, I don’t use it. It has come in handy.

VeterinarianDry9667

My learnings from having trains cancelled is to move fast too.  A couple of things recently have reminded me to restock my work GHB and have a hospital go bag prepped.

Subtotal9_guy

Thanks for sharing. And remind us that is important always flying with something to eat (maybe grissinis) and drink

bitx284

Excellent read! Thanks for sharing your experience and the importance of preparedness. I do have two questions for you though.   
1.) Going through your day in your head and thinking about the events that occured, is there anything you wish you would have had with you (within reason knowing you're at an airport) to make things better for your situation? i.e. folding stool, book, backup phone, radio, more snacks, etc.  
2.) How do you fancy the Grayl and which one do you have? I've been eyeing one up for a while now but haven't been sure.

TheMachinist94

I went looking for this on the New York Times. They don't even have an article on it (that I can find). My point? Don't expect the media to be on the ball on these sorts of things. By the time you see it in the paper, it's probably too late for it to be of any use other than informational-from-a-distance. 


Make sure you have the correct alerts set to your phone so that important things get sent to the front of the line.

Available-Page-2738

Thank you for the advice. So sweet of you to help the lady.

1in2100

What’s the AMEX number you called? Is it a platinum card thing, or a standard Amex thing?

TwinLife

There are folding chairs that fold up really tiny *and* are comfortable, and last a lot longer than most. We now take them on every vacation for a variety of reasons, not so much for emergencies, but it also guarantees a seat anywhere: unspoilt beach, middle of the woods, sold out train, crisis at an airport.

[https://amzn.eu/d/45YRqGp](https://amzn.eu/d/45YRqGp)

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More_Dependent742

Not exactly the same, but when I used to travel internationally a lot, my small under seat carryon *always* had essentials for a couple of days. Things happen. Long layovers can get longer for any reason in the book. I would always carry lots of snacks plus a blanket, &amp; pillow, hoodie and earplugs. I would lay half the blanket directly on the floor, lay myself on that then the other half of the blanket over my body. I'd lock my carryon with a cable lock to either the chair next to me or to me directly. I've slept that way in airports many times. Much more comfortable than trying to sleep on three chairs. 

One route in particular was notorious for not having *any* food available for a full 20+ hours (between short flights and odd hours at small airports), so I had more snacks than usual. Turned out I ran into a friend on that same flight/route and with whom I shared my food with. She had no idea food would be so hard to come by and was super grateful I could share. 

Planning ahead makes it much easier to get by.

HappyCamperDancer

Great advice! And it’s a good reminder to know the benefits &amp; resources we have with our credit cards and travel memberships.

Impossible-Type-9310

piscescq

This is great! 

It has me thinking about the cards that I carry and if they would be this helpful. 

Did you just call the number on the back of your card?

Squishy_Em

Good reminder to always always book travel on a good travel credit card. We keep our Chase Sapphire Preferred exclusively for this since the annual fee is low but includes most of the full sapphire benefits.

step_on_legoes_Spez

I'm a little embarrassed, when I traveled for work all the time, I carried stuff to sleep at the airport with me. I still remember the size of the rats at BWI near the food court. Also why I still avoid the last flight out.
You are smarter then me.

EDIT:
Also things that bring more comfort than they should. Backup glasses (especially if you wear contacts) and small toothpaste and brush. I found if I have water and oral hygiene, I can easily go a couple of days without too much discomfort.

in4theshow

There should be a flair on this sub for real life stories like that. It is so much more than "Discussion". 

I would probably read all of them :D 

Thanks for sharing!

BND101

One tip that you don’t mention but that is in all of yours: keep a level head.

youarelookingatthis

This is amazing and so are you for being a wonderful person and looking after Rose.God bless you.

normastitts

I've been stuck on a tarmac for way to long before so I always have multiple snacks and things like clif bars with me, and I either buy or fill a water bottle as soon as I'm through security because it really sucks to be sitting on a plane with no food/water options. Thanks for sharing!

Forsaken_Lifeguard85

That is great advice. I have an AmEx and need to remember to utilize their services in an emergency.

emory_2001

Great book to read is Survival Theory by Jonathan Hollerman. It goes into why people survive and not during disasters. One of the big problems when disaster strikes (not to say that an airport shutdown is a disaster) is that people fail to understand that it is happening to them and they must act. Thankfully you recognized the problem and immediately acted. This same response could save your life in a truly disastrous situation. Recognize the problem and immediately start moving/responding. I think a huge benefit to the sub and prepping, in general, is developing the mindset to recognize potential issues and appropriately responding.

I'll add to this that having a plan for a few basic items when traveling, especially in another country. What you carried is what should always be on your person when traveling, especially when you already have a backpack, or easily accessible.

blitzm056

Also why financial prepping is key.  Being able to quickly book a room for a few days and not sweat the details is a nice luxury at a time like that.  Putting money aside and having credit cards that are paid up or a bank balance with extra cash is huge.

bugabooandtwo

This is an excellent write up.

I also want to add that you should make sure you have multiple ways to access your reservation/ticket info, including offline and hard copies so you are not depending on an app, email, or a website. All those things get slammed with traffic. I was at a convention a few weeks back and one of the hotels had their whole reservation service go down. They had to check people in manually and were relying on copies of reservations that were in the care of their guests. Obviously not a true Crisis scenario but people with paper copies or screenshots of reservations had much easier time.

And I want to second carrying food. When I fly, I pretend that I will be spending 24 hours in an airport and ask myself what I need to make that work. Food and snacks are pretty high on that list and that goes double if you have kids that are traveling with you or you have dietary restrictions.

Cold-Call-8374

This is such a good example and a very good test, thank you for sharing.

chantillylace9

The old lady, Rose.  Was she on the Titanic at some point?  😁🤣

Good on ya for helping her out.  Things like this show there is still lots of humanity left in people.

  
Very good write up, and well done on everything.  Timing is crucial and for you to recognize the event for what it was and plan accordingly, and immediately, meant you were probably WAY better off than most of those who just went into full panic mode immediately.

whyamihereagain6570

Outstanding write up but I have one note:

Please try to find the time to write some letters to Rose or message her when you’re able. I bet it would mean the world to her 

Stay cool dude

khuliloach

Great advice. If you don’t have Amex, another option when traveling is to keep Expedia and or other apps on your phone. If a late flight is canceled you can make a reservation for a nearby hotel and be there while your fellow passengers are still arguing with the gate agent. 

Accepting the inevitable is something a lot of travelers have a hard time with.

fridayimatwork

Think fast. Move confidently. 

In chaos situations everyone is jittery and anxious. You can see it in their body movements.

Rizak

Thank you so much for taking the time to write up your valuable experiences. I'll both take it to-heart and share it with the rest of my family. 

Glad you came through unscathed!

TSiWRX

I will vouch for Amex travel. Always astonishing (the credit card less so)...

mekquarrie

Excellent insights here, thank you for sharing your experience!

United_Pie_5484

Great write-up. Similar to my experience with a snowstorm at the airport. It is both strange and scary to see how people who are tired and hungry quickly act like assholes. Rule of thumb is that out of 100, at least 1 will lose it. And with thousands upon thousands of people, you will have a lot of idiots. Some days that is me.

I have a couple of points:

1. **Communication.** Booking hotels or flights when the phone network is heavily in use can sometimes be hard. Having a third party like Amex or a friend can help a lot.
2. **Crayons and a big piece of paper** can help with communication as well. Getting a ride or stopping a dangerous situation — like overcrowding on an escalator where people keep piling on — can be made easier.
3. **Early warning systems,** like checking news, airport status online, or even using Google Maps on your trip to the airport. Most of the time, you can easily fall into the trap of thinking you know the way and, because you’ve been there many times without any problems, you skip checking queue lines to the security gate, etc. I have a checklist of links that I check when I travel.

BeNiceWorkHard

Personally, I think the way you reacted was fantastic, keeping your cool and confident enough to secure a restful night while the chaos reigned, because booking a hotel in Dublin at certain times is very difficult. And the idea of ​​bringing your supplies with you is brilliant (I do it too), and the fact that you’ll be bringing someone with you to the hotel is wonderful.
Keep it up and keep it up!!
☺️ 🔝💯

Arkane_motera

davesnotonreddit

This is all excellent advice.  There were definitely some things I hadn’t considered. Thanks!

Mmmartini

I have an AMEX card but I’ve never used AMEX Travel. What is the advantage over just booking online myself in a situation like this?

SciFiFlyBri

OlderGuyWatching

What exactly is Amex travel? You booked the flight using your Amex card and this service came as part of that?

shnaptastic

Early reaction to an emergency scenario is key! You did great.

I ran into a similar "respond now" scenario. I was near an emergency situation that was clearly under control; I called family to let them know I was okay before the news broke, let the building office know about the situation, and called a friend traveling there to go back home. I made sure to reach out to close friends online to let them know I was okay. The one thing I could do was make sure my family and friends didn't need to fear for my safety.

SpaceNovice

Good stuff. Do you take a skivvy roll and first aid kit in your carry on? I have always found this helpful when flights get canceled. I always have a “weighted book mark” or other similar item, water purification tools, and survival tools that are allowed on planes. I have also spend a lot of time in the 3rd world. Well played on your end.

Wendys_bag_holder

Thank you for the above 👆🏽 

Learnt a great deal and will heed such a crucial advice if it arises on my end.

ChilupaBam

Not caught up in anything like that, but always carry a charged powerbank. Don't assume you'll be able to plug into the mains.

Ouakha

Man, you handled that like a pro. Booking the hotel right away and helping Rose out was such a good move. Total proof that a little prep makes a huge difference when things go sideways.

CloudFrog21

I would bail the airport asap. A cyber attack may be phase 1 with, suicide bombers/knife attacks in the airport being phase 2.  Soft targets. 

I always fly with stuff in my carry on assuming my check in will be delayed or lost and I need to stay overnight. In addition to what you did like bars and water I add underwear and a clean T shirt. Years spent as a traveling consultant. 

Glad it all worked out!

gyanrahi

🤨  I was there and I’m sorry but it wasn’t tens of thousands, you’d be lucky if it was even 5,000 people. They also closed the road approaching the terminal so I’m not sure how you’d have  ‘pulled up’ during the evacuation. Also I left, went had a few drinks with my wife before our holiday and we had no issues finding accommodation.

I get that you want to say how hard it was but it wasn’t just an average day in Ireland. EU requires that all airlines accommodate those flying, they may have sent you to Donegal and Wexford but you’d not ‘be on your own’.

I’m sorry but this makes me think of bear grills eating bugs on camera but behind the scenes he’s eating 5* restaurants.

McHale87take2

Can I ask which Amex credit card you used to get this kind of service from Amex?

WAFFLE_FUCKER

I had a kind of similar experience in france. Though, no bomb threat, just a plane issue. There was a mechanical issue with a huge 500 passenger plane and the flight ended up being cancelled. So 500 people suddenly needed to rebook and get hotel rooms. It wasn’t as chaotic as OP but lots of people, in huge lines for hours. Luckily i called our travel agency and got our group rebooked asap so we still got out the next day. Many people couldn’t get out until several days later. So being prepared at all times is really crucial. We still had to wait in the long line for a hotel room, finally got a room and took the bus to the hotel. The hotel had provided food… but except for a few pieces of cheese it was gone before we got there.

Maleficent_Sky_1865

When covid was just hitting the news and hadn't been declared a pandemic,  I kept telling my family that we needed to get to Costco. For 3 weeks, I said this. I didn't have a car at the time. Otherwise, I'd have gone myself. 

When did we go to Costco? At the same time, as everyone else that was panicking. I was kinda pissed bc of their lack of being able to get their shit together on top of not taking me seriously, putting us all at a higher risk.

banjogitup

Tens of thousands? I’ve been to that airport and…

Shibwas

OP: you called AMEX because that is who you booked the flight through, correct? Did you get travelers insurance as well? I feel like I would freeze up in this situation and not know who to call/best course of action. So glad it worked out for you - keeping your head and your prepping saved the day.

bloop409

I am pretty sure I met you yesterday or whatever day it was on our flight back. Great to meet you and great handling of the situation. It was certainly a shit show that could have gone a lot worse if things were to go just a little bit differently. The whole thing was a complete failure of management from the airport and the airline.

danguerrav

Brilliant!  Situational awareness and action without hesitation. Brilliant!

IsaacNewtonArmadillo

We were caught on Saturday (and Monday partly) - we learned of the disruption while in the air, right before landing.  We didn't wait too long on the plane but got stuck in the massive US Customs Preclearance line, then sat at our gate for the flight to Indy for seven fucking hours before Aer Lingus cancelled it.

My thoughts on your points:

1. We did the same, but later.  Other flights were being cancelled as we waited, and my wife was checking for local hotel rooms that were quickly dwindling.  We said fuck it and spent $650 on a room that appeared to be one of the last few left in the city.  Others didn't take that gamble.  Later my wife said she'd almost booked something in the Customs Preclearance line, oh well.

2. We never received our promised email/text from Aer Lingus.  My wife was on hold with them for two hours that night...while I was able to get our bags (took forever), get us onto the taxi to the hotel downtown, get us checked in, and go out to get Burger King at midnight.  She got us onto an American flight to Philly and then Indy on Monday (yesterday).  Only a lucky few got one of the Monday direct Indy AL flights.  Some were being rebooked on the Wed flight...no thanks.

Note: right after getting re-booked, we tried to keep our room for another night, but they didn't have any spots.  We immediately booked at a different hotel close to the airport that included a shuttle.  No hesitation.

3. We still had at least 50 Euro but didn't need it.

4. We had an apple, Kind bars, cookies, and other random food with us.  I immediately bought us pre-made sandwiches (chicken and stuffing, pretty dang good) from one of the snack areas once we got through Customs, because we were towards the beginning of that line...it was only going to get worse, and those food lines grew long, too.

5. You might have spoken with people on the Indy flight, which AFAIK was the last one cancelled that night.  There were several complete assholes in that mob.  When the employee first showed up alone, she wouldn't use the mic (I assume because it wasn't official yet and they have protocols), and they kept yelling/speaking over her.  I nearly broke in to ask her to speak only to me and I'd yell out answers, but she gave up and disappeared.  When she came back, yes, there were three officers with her; again, they screamed at her once she announced it was cancelled and they'd reimburse us for hotel expenses, so she quickly went behind the doors again.

I was pissed at them and did my best to shame them.  Do they think this poor woman was the result of this?  She's only providing information, and you just ruined any chance of getting anything else out of her.  Great job.  My parting words were, "thanks, assholes."  Probably not my best move, but quit acting like goddamn children.  I thanked her and apologized as we left to get our bags.

But there were no leaping over counters or door kicking.  Just yelling and cursing.  They might have exaggerated the situation.

6) We got lucky with that.  Yikes.

It wasn't much better on Monday, apparently Aer Lingus can't correctly book flights with American; we spent well over an hour trying to get boarding passes.  Kiosks were alternating between working or not, the ones behind the counters weren't at all for a while.  We went through four people before we found one who worked with the correct person "upstairs" to cancel and recreate our tickets...then we had to go through four kiosks to get one which would print our bag tags.

Then we had further problems at Philly (shit airport BTW), but that's another story.

This was our first experience with the Indy-Dublin direct flight which we'll never use again; it showed a clear disadvantage with the connecting flight being overseas at a small airport.  You have very few options available.  Had this happened at JFK?  Fuck it, rent a car, or fly to Chicago, or Cincy, then rent something.  Or go to Newark and book a different Indy flight.

GirchyGirchy

Back in the 1970s or maybe 89s? Playboy magazine had a piece about those who survived plane crashes and how they had reacted. Bottom line was that those who survived expected/anticipated a crash. They read how to open the door; it's not that easy sometimes. Find all the exits and count how many seats away each is. In the dark after the crash, you can count them by putting your hand on each seat as you count. Carry a flashlight so you can find your way in strange terrain or signal rescuers. It was a very interesting piece. I already did the exit thing in restaurants and hotels because my Mother lived in Boston at the time of the Coconut Grove nightclub fire and she taught that to all of us children.

Confident-Doctor9256

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There was no cyber attack in Dublin airport. Hit other airports in Europe. 

And EU law requires the airline to accommodate you. I have been stuck twice and once the airline had the hotel sorted other time I sorted the hotel and airline gave me money back. They are also required to cover your food and travel expenses. 

If its an American airline they still have to follow EU law. They may also be required to give you compensation for wasted time.

IntrepidCycle8039

I’m confused, why did your credit card company book your accommodation?

Remarkable-Will-1955

A tad privileged to be able to book a non refundable room without even worrying it’s a gamble though. What do you do if you don’t have a spare €200 for a hotel room?

BearyExtraordinary

Ok_Lettuce_7939

Indeed you moved quickly and you were one step ahead . Bravo for taking the old lady with you .

Upset-Market-6664

You helped me in part of my stampede question (as in how to survive one). Get to the edge is what I have been thinking. Seemed to work for you. Other options or ways folks are thinking?

Lagoon2000

Finally a realistic take on a „prep“ scenario: Most of us will not escape to their secret bunker while nuclear bombs go off, or a Hollywood tsunami wave rolls towards them.

Most of the time we will be stuck with other people in the middle of public infrastructure for an hour or maybe even days, due to something breaking elsewhere (OK and that may well be a tsunami wave)

Edit: I also found that long delays of trains and planes often get longer while waiting, because they are just estimates, indications of problems that may persist, or lies to keep everyone calm. So if possible, trying to find an alternative route while you still can often helps.

Proper-Painter-6840

“You called hole, I called the Braidwood Inn” - Del Griffith

Charming-Fondant-811

Great summary overall. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

&gt;Again, not a pitch for AMEX, but I got booked on the next flight immediately, while everyone else was scrambling on travel websites trying to find flights and accommodations

In my experience when things go wrong they have been much, much, much more responsive than Citi, Chase, or even my local credit union. They are expensive, but when push comes to shove they have always been willing to go to bat for me and win. Every major purchase we make is now on AmEx because of this.

Having a company like that in your corner when you're stranded halfway around the globe is a huge prep.

GigabitISDN

Glad I caught this post. Learned the same lesson about booking a hotel immediately. Never forgot other options like AirBnB etc if hotels are toast.

KsirToscabella

Amex: do you need to have their credit card to have them concierge for you? Or do you sign up for something / some subscription?

Aggravating_Act0417

There was a bomb threat? There was a cyber attack?

Grigor50

How’d it work with AMEX? Do you need plantinum?

TheJZone22

I appreciate that in other places it might not be, but Dublin water is completely safe to drink, so you didn't need a water filter, just a receptacle to collect water from taps in the bathroom.

Delpha_Brava

LeftSubstance

You smart to have steristriips. Learn how to stitch if you are nurse.bGet  kit and get into cadaver lab to practice. Good tool for people who can’t stitch. I’m not much in the stapler, but a good tool to have around.

There are some good solar banks with a light room. I’m happy with my ready made Solar bank, lights up a room. I also use rechargeable Coleman light, I bring these to neighbors when grid is down. You can charge off them when cell is down.

Radios are good, GRPS things are good as well. they usually have the NOAA on them and you can signal.

For glow sticks I would suggest the forever glow sticks on etsy. Good company.

My radio is a voyager, you can hand crank, solar, normal batteries, and rechargeable. Have to get the NOAA stations on wide band. I carry a smaller one and always know tuning. It’s  saved me before. I also carry a get home bag with a small rechargeable radio, I’m out in the woods and want to know what’s happening.

Also carry or hold water purification tools.

Happy to chat, let me know of you have any questions, happy to discuss stay prepped friend!!!

Alternatives to AMEX - in this situation?

Walkingbear795

what a great writeup, i imagined every word &lt;3

Special-Ad6907

expostulation

Thoth-long-bill

I thought your preparation was incredibly overkill. Then I saw the sub name

bananataskforce

This is why I just afford airports entirely.

EnvironmentalKey3858

Your second point contradicts with itself and with your first point

SecretaryImaginary44

Don’t rely on anyone else to help you. You sure relied on Amex 😂

Aggravating_Log8398

This really wasn't out of the ordinary, an emergency evacuation and knock on of flights isn't something unexpected. 45 thousand people go through T2 in Dublin airport every day and this just effected a 6hr window with knock ons. For the vast majority of people only the potential of trampling is of issue as a large portion of those are locals or Europeans flying out and don't have to worry about accommodation or currency. Digital payment wouldn't go down in this type of situation and due to EU regulations all airlines are required to provide passengers with cancel tickets, free water, free meals, hotel accommodation, as well as transport to that accommodation including 2 international calls. This is on top of your compensation for cancelling (not applicable here) as well as the refund/replacement of the booking.  

So ironically if you had just sat their like a headless chicken you would have been perfectly fine as EU regulations will protect you. Like many things, prepping is made redundant when a strong government regulate in a manner that protects its citizens.

RecycledPanOil

Gee I wonder what Russian speaking nation caused it this time.

Setenos

Russia invaded Ukraine.

Trump rolled out red carpet for Putin in Alaska.

Xi, Putin, Kim, showed united front at military parade.

Putin held Modi's hand.

21 drones in Poland.

Drones in Romania.

Fighter jets in Estonia airspace for 12 minutes.

Airport cyber attack in UK, Brussels, Germany.

NATO fighter jet intercepted Russian spy plane over Baltic Sea (22/9/2025).

_Hello_Hi_Hey_

Just trying to imagine the chaos after transportation systems/companies switch over to AI entirely to reduce the need for human staff. 


Some dude living in a dinky apartment somewhere in Capital City will hack into the system to control the AI, and the poor remaining human staff around will have zero power over it.


The sad part is this is slowly becoming reality. If someone can do this with an airport now, imagine in future. Seeing a lot of cyber security employees being laid off recently, so, I mean... 

azurepandora

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