Tragedy in Madrid Airport once again
The state funeral for the 154 victims of the tragic Spanair accident in Barajas, Madrid’s busy airport, is to finally go ahead this coming Thursday 11th September. The plane was taking off from Madrid, heading for Gran Canaria.One believer from Madrid died in the accident. There was a memorial service for him in our mother baptist church in Madrid city. This is a busy route for islanders as well as tourists. Edgar takes this trip sometimes once or twice a year, just as we use the Atocha train route from time to time.
The official enquiry into the accident is still going on, with much rumour and speculation still abounding. The domino effect is being shown in other flights being delayed, planes with technical problems causing great anxiety and concern.
I think the effects of globalization make such issues felt worldwide and travellers understand that feeling of vunerability and uncertainty which suddenly rocks a pretty self absorbed and insular lifestyle.
