𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭 𝐎'𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧

Navigating from Nailsea 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (N Somerset 🇬🇧 ), back in Germany 🇩🇪 & Luxembourg 🇱🇺 (#NATO), via Edinburgh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 & the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭 𝐎'𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧 @ob83_Matt]

@brian_mcbride1 @British_Airways It was a decision made at the check-in desk, not the gate, which makes it even more bizzare, especially given that most other passengers had their hand luggage, nor was the flight full as was first claimed.

[𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭 𝐎'𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧 @ob83_Matt]

I paid €2500 for a premium ticket only to be told I can't take my hand luggage, full of vital medication, as the flight 'is full' (BA417). With a short connection to USA, on an already delayed flight, words escape me!

@British_Airways stand by for complaints / Compensation!

[𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭 𝐎'𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧 @ob83_Matt]

@British_Airways And also, look how 'full' the flight was! Complaint inbound regarding this dangerous situation & airport staff incompetence. @British_Airways @UK_CAA @luxairport

[𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭 𝐎'𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧 @ob83_Matt]

@British_Airways I was told it was COMPULSARY to check my bag in. What a shambles and to reiterate, for me, very dangerous. Many many bags double the size I had @British_Airways in lockers, clear as the light of day!

[𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭 𝐎'𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧 @ob83_Matt]

@British_Airways Yes repeatedly Chelsea, at the check in desk to be precise here in Luxembourg. She kept saying, we have been told, no hand luggage as the flight is full! This is not only unacceptable but bloody dangerous!

[𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭 𝐎'𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧 @ob83_Matt]

@British_Airways Hi Cody, it'll be more than an inconvenience mate if there is a mid air emergency where I need my medication! My hand baggage was not large, it was standard size. Do you fly with empty lockers when the plane is full?

[𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭 𝐎'𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧 @ob83_Matt]

@Oh_My_Daze @PHeatonJones She's and MP, not an MSP. Still, incredibly disrespectful to behave in such a way.

[𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭 𝐎'𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧 @ob83_Matt]

@ColitisCrohnsHQ Until last month, my last one was 9 years ago! I've since moved to Germany and my specialist here was horrified...in his words, I was 7 years overdue.

[Royal Navy @RoyalNavy]

Bound for the Eastern Mediterranean…

Our sailors stand ready, as ever, to protect our great nation as HMS Dragon departs Portsmouth today. Fair winds!

🔗https://t.co/xQqazM6Mcd

[𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭 𝐎'𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧 @ob83_Matt]

@bulkeley_john @NavyLookout @HMSDuncan @HMSPWLS @PortsmouthProud What are NATO waters?

[𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭 𝐎'𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧 @ob83_Matt]

Yet another @British_Airways shambles at @luxairport this morning. 1.5h to check a bag in, very very slow staff, 1h security with extensive queues (4 scanners for the whole airport). No issues with other carriers. Very stressful & completely unacceptable. 👎

#Luxembourg

[𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭 𝐎'𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧 @ob83_Matt]

@NavyLookout 'The first duty of Government is the defence of the realm'...... 3% (about 2.3% atm) does not cut it!

[𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭 𝐎'𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧 @ob83_Matt]

@RymerAbbie Yes and also the Vatican 🇻🇦 if you plan to go.

[𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭 𝐎'𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧 @ob83_Matt]

@HMSStAlbans @RoyalNavy @RNASCuldrose @HMNBDevonport Nice South Harbour Phot @PortofAberdeen 👏

[HMS St Albans @HMSStAlbans]

⚓ HMS St Albans is looking forward to her visit to Aberdeen this week 🇬🇧
We’re excited to visit the Granite City and engage with the local community during our time alongside. See you soon, Aberdeen! 👋
#HMSStAlbans #RoyalNavy #Aberdeen #NavalVisit #814NAS

[𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭 𝐎'𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧 @ob83_Matt]

@DavidCharmicha2 @NavyLookout @RFATideforce Indeed, arguably a C2 platform!

[𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭 𝐎'𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧 @ob83_Matt]

@AuthorKTDunlop @EssexPR @GBNEWS The Fire & Rescue Service CAN strike. The last time was 2002-2003, where the Armed Forces 'back-filled' - I was there!

[𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭 𝐎'𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧 @ob83_Matt]

@EssexPR @GBNEWS Do they not sign or swear some sort of oath? For me, they have a moral obligation, especially when working for public sector / government.

[Royal Navy @RoyalNavy]

Watch now - Silent Night: On the Frontline. A Christmas advert by the Royal Navy.
#Christmas2025

[Royal Navy @RoyalNavy]

Silent Night: On the Frontline. Sometimes, you sacrifice the moments that matter the most—so others can hold on to theirs.

#ComingSoon 03.12.25 #Christmas2025