Originally Posted by
LHR/MEL/Europe FF
travelmad478 - relax!!! You have nothing to worry about
The issues you describe above are
completely normal, including the additional charges against your account for failed bookings.
Well, it may be completely typical, but I wouldn't call it completely
normal as far as the way online bookings are supposed to operate.
I think I will be made whole fairly easily (both Amex and Indian Railways are on the case--IR has already done the credit for the overcharges on the outbound fare) but the time wasted on this whole process is still deeply irritating. Once I get on the train, I'll be happy. I've taken this train before and it's a lot of fun.
Originally Posted by
LHR/MEL/Europe FF
In three cases the exchange rate had changed and I ended up making a profit of $1.34!
I am on the edge of my seat!
Thanks for your advice in any case. Next time I have to do this, I'll remember it!