Our PDX->LHR flight was scheduled to arrive at 1:00pm, but we were about 45 minutes late. That left only 25 minutes for my connection which wasn't even enough to get off the plane. While waiting to deboard, I got a text notice that I would need to be rebooked. I was really worried about that because of the problem we had earlier at PDX trying to get me onto Kathi's flight.
I waited in line for about 1.5 hrs with a couple of hundred other people in similar situations. But when it was my turn they immediately put me on Kathi's flight out at 5:15pm.
So, we still had 2+ hours to wait, so we had a leisurely dinner at World Kitchen. We had a Veggie breakfast, with scrambled eggs, beans, veggie sausage, fries, and a latte. About £22 paid using 3 Swiipr cards provided by BA, US$9, US$18, £10, £15. If I was smarter, I would have started with the highest value £ card, but instead I paid £6, £13, and £3 using up most of two of the cards. There is no way to see remaining balance on the cards. Swippr is Evil scum! Theoretical balances remaining: $0.96, $0.66, £3, and £15.
Weather delay at LHR. Finally rolling at 8:02 pm. We were scheduled to depart at 6:45pm. Landed 11:01PM GMT+2 Let's see how long it takes to get our bags, do EES, and make our way to the hotel.
We're here at LIN 6 hours later than we originally expected.
Off the plane in 10 minutes through EES in 10 more minutes through immigration passport. Check and collecting bags at 26 minutes.
Our Shengen entry experience at LIN at 11pm was really quick. There were no lines at the kiosks and entering our data took less than 2 minutes each. There was no fee. Finally, the immigration inspector was quick and asked no questions at all. Perfectly fine experience.
In the room at 12:38am. Chris went out for a walk to buy train tickets but centrale was closed for security. Chat with police. Back to the room. Bought chocolate, almonds, yogurt.
Our Shengen entry experience at LIN at 11pm was really quick. There were no lines at the kiosks and entering our data took less than 2 minutes each. There was no fee. Finally, the immigration inspector was quick and asked no questions at all. Perfectly fine experience.
We walked to the Metro, took the M4 Metro to Milano Dateo (5 stops), walked a few blocks in the rain, then another metro S5 to Repubblica, then just 2 blocks to San Gregorio Rooms. Our host was obliging and let us in remotely much later than anticipated earlier.
Via San Gregorio, 40 interno 5, piano 2, 20124 Milan, Italy
Transport Directions --- Linate Aeroporto, Subway M4 San Cristoforo 5 stops, 7 min to Milano Dateo, Change to S5 24562, Varese 2 stops, 5 min to Repubblica, 280m walk
San Gregorio Rooms Milano Centrale (US$191)
Thu, May 14, 2026 - Fri, May 15, 2026 , 1 night (Double Room)
The room was small but comfortable and very well located near Milano Centrali. Very good place to stay for a quick overnight in Milan. More pics after we wake up in a few hours!