BA CPT-MAD/BCN return in F for £667 - Biltong (now dead)
Oct 19, 2018, 5:45 am
#136
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Had an LGW-JFK in J cancelled 2 months out and they refunded the cancellation charge on a connecting reward flight from EDI so I’d say your chances were good
Oct 19, 2018, 6:04 am
#138
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This reminds me of advice I was given many years ago. Never ask someone if they love you, as asking the question may cause them to examine the question anew and realise they do not.
I wouldn't be asking BA anything at all about this if I had booked it. I think the BA Holidays/deposit approach is a very good shout.
I wouldn't be asking BA anything at all about this if I had booked it. I think the BA Holidays/deposit approach is a very good shout.
Oct 19, 2018, 6:12 am
#139
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Why on earth would you call the airline? If it shows as confirmed and you have a ticket number that should be all you need to know and quite frankly will be all that CS will tell you as well. Asking them Was this a mistake? That is asking for trouble
What do you expect them to say? Anything CS say cant be held as golden either. This is why I hate deals getting posted on FT as it ends up with pages of what if's and legal this, Just sit back and relax :-)
What do you expect them to say? Anything CS say cant be held as golden either. This is why I hate deals getting posted on FT as it ends up with pages of what if's and legal this, Just sit back and relax :-)
Calling them to double-check my sale fare is valid doesn't seem stupid.
If I'm told I have a 4 bag allowance for example, I'd expect to be able to rely on that?
Equally if I make a new (positioning) booking with them on the basis of them confirming the ticket is OK, they're at least on the hook for a free cancellation if they pull the ticket subsequently.
Oct 19, 2018, 6:20 am
#141
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I get not calling the airline during a sale, but the fare is gone, it's been plastered all over the internet - I think it's naive to assume they aren't already fully aware of it?
Calling them to double-check my sale fare is valid doesn't seem stupid.
I disagree - if you call an organisation you've entered into a contract with a week later and they confirm your order is valid in a recorded conversation...? Why can't an organisation be held responsible for what it's representatives say once a contract has been formed?
If I'm told I have a 4 bag allowance for example, I'd expect to be able to rely on that?
Equally if I make a new (positioning) booking with them on the basis of them confirming the ticket is OK, they're at least on the hook for a free cancellation if they pull the ticket subsequently.
Calling them to double-check my sale fare is valid doesn't seem stupid.
I disagree - if you call an organisation you've entered into a contract with a week later and they confirm your order is valid in a recorded conversation...? Why can't an organisation be held responsible for what it's representatives say once a contract has been formed?
If I'm told I have a 4 bag allowance for example, I'd expect to be able to rely on that?
Equally if I make a new (positioning) booking with them on the basis of them confirming the ticket is OK, they're at least on the hook for a free cancellation if they pull the ticket subsequently.
Also I have seen plenty evidence of posts on here from people saying " I Called the call centre and was told X" and it is meaningless and not contractually binding in any way, If people call up asking if it was correct as it looked too cheap and wanting to confirm its actually valid is going to cause IMHO red flags as it then gives them a reason to cancel them if people think they are a mistake.
Me typing all this is a waste of time as you are going to call them anyway just so they can read the same thing back to you
IMHO if people dont understand the risks please don't book
Last edited by cgtechuk; Oct 19, 2018 at 6:33 am
Oct 19, 2018, 6:59 am
#142
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I get not calling the airline during a sale, but the fare is gone, it's been plastered all over the internet - I think it's naive to assume they aren't already fully aware of it?
Calling them to double-check my sale fare is valid doesn't seem stupid.
I disagree - if you call an organisation you've entered into a contract with a week later and they confirm your order is valid in a recorded conversation...? Why can't an organisation be held responsible for what it's representatives say once a contract has been formed?
If I'm told I have a 4 bag allowance for example, I'd expect to be able to rely on that?
Equally if I make a new (positioning) booking with them on the basis of them confirming the ticket is OK, they're at least on the hook for a free cancellation if they pull the ticket subsequently.
Calling them to double-check my sale fare is valid doesn't seem stupid.
I disagree - if you call an organisation you've entered into a contract with a week later and they confirm your order is valid in a recorded conversation...? Why can't an organisation be held responsible for what it's representatives say once a contract has been formed?
If I'm told I have a 4 bag allowance for example, I'd expect to be able to rely on that?
Equally if I make a new (positioning) booking with them on the basis of them confirming the ticket is OK, they're at least on the hook for a free cancellation if they pull the ticket subsequently.
Last edited by paffendorf; Oct 19, 2018 at 7:11 am Reason: mispelling
Oct 19, 2018, 7:10 am
#143
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I think you should reconsider your point of view. You're considering urgent your positioning and while I can understand this, maybe you should think that other people has closer departure and their positioning is even more urgent.
I can grant you - and I'm definitely more reliable than any airline - that there are at least 2 people flying over the next few days. Just stay tuned and you'll know what you need to know.
cheers and don't be impatient
Last edited by paffendorf; Oct 19, 2018 at 7:42 am
Oct 19, 2018, 7:12 am
#144
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I get not calling the airline during a sale, but the fare is gone, it's been plastered all over the internet - I think it's naive to assume they aren't already fully aware of it?
Calling them to double-check my sale fare is valid doesn't seem stupid.
I disagree - if you call an organisation you've entered into a contract with a week later and they confirm your order is valid in a recorded conversation...? Why can't an organisation be held responsible for what it's representatives say once a contract has been formed?
If I'm told I have a 4 bag allowance for example, I'd expect to be able to rely on that?
Equally if I make a new (positioning) booking with them on the basis of them confirming the ticket is OK, they're at least on the hook for a free cancellation if they pull the ticket subsequently.
Calling them to double-check my sale fare is valid doesn't seem stupid.
I disagree - if you call an organisation you've entered into a contract with a week later and they confirm your order is valid in a recorded conversation...? Why can't an organisation be held responsible for what it's representatives say once a contract has been formed?
If I'm told I have a 4 bag allowance for example, I'd expect to be able to rely on that?
Equally if I make a new (positioning) booking with them on the basis of them confirming the ticket is OK, they're at least on the hook for a free cancellation if they pull the ticket subsequently.
Oct 19, 2018, 7:14 am
#145
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The old adage “if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it” springs to mind.
Seriously, you need to leave this well alone and move on.
The moral of of this should be that if you can’t live with the stress and risk, don’t do it.
Seriously, you need to leave this well alone and move on.
The moral of of this should be that if you can’t live with the stress and risk, don’t do it.
Oct 19, 2018, 7:18 am
#146
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Oct 19, 2018, 7:21 am
#147
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I agree with not calling during the sale and waiting.
I just thought we'd have an answer a week on.
I'll reiterate I think it's naive to think BA aren't completely aware of this given it was on the front page of OMAAT. Calling isn't going to tell them anything they don't already know or prompt them to cancel tickets, whatever process that happens to review/cancel/honour is already well underway.
Can anyone explain the effect of calling the airline long after the fare has been pulled and advertised all over the internet?
I'll give it until next week and hope there's some news, but I've got to book positioning and accommodation at some point. My hotel has 'only 1 room available' for example.
I just thought we'd have an answer a week on.
I'll reiterate I think it's naive to think BA aren't completely aware of this given it was on the front page of OMAAT. Calling isn't going to tell them anything they don't already know or prompt them to cancel tickets, whatever process that happens to review/cancel/honour is already well underway.
Can anyone explain the effect of calling the airline long after the fare has been pulled and advertised all over the internet?
I'll give it until next week and hope there's some news, but I've got to book positioning and accommodation at some point. My hotel has 'only 1 room available' for example.
Oct 19, 2018, 7:23 am
#149
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I agree with not calling during the sale and waiting.
I just thought we'd have an answer a week on.
I'll reiterate I think it's naive to think BA aren't completely aware of this given it was on the front page of OMAAT. Calling isn't going to tell them anything they don't already know or prompt them to cancel tickets, whatever process that happens to review/cancel/honour is already well underway.
Can anyone explain the effect of calling the airline long after the fare has been pulled and advertised all over the internet?
I'll give it until next week and hope there's some news, but I've got to book positioning and accommodation at some point. My hotel has 'only 1 room available' for example.
I just thought we'd have an answer a week on.
I'll reiterate I think it's naive to think BA aren't completely aware of this given it was on the front page of OMAAT. Calling isn't going to tell them anything they don't already know or prompt them to cancel tickets, whatever process that happens to review/cancel/honour is already well underway.
Can anyone explain the effect of calling the airline long after the fare has been pulled and advertised all over the internet?
I'll give it until next week and hope there's some news, but I've got to book positioning and accommodation at some point. My hotel has 'only 1 room available' for example.
Book your positioning flights as refundable fares, and then you'll have no need to worry.
M
Oct 19, 2018, 7:31 am
#150
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I agree with not calling during the sale and waiting.
I just thought we'd have an answer a week on.
I'll reiterate I think it's naive to think BA aren't completely aware of this given it was on the front page of OMAAT. Calling isn't going to tell them anything they don't already know or prompt them to cancel tickets, whatever process that happens to review/cancel/honour is already well underway.
Can anyone explain the effect of calling the airline long after the fare has been pulled and advertised all over the internet?
I'll give it until next week and hope there's some news, but I've got to book positioning and accommodation at some point. My hotel has 'only 1 room available' for example.
I just thought we'd have an answer a week on.
I'll reiterate I think it's naive to think BA aren't completely aware of this given it was on the front page of OMAAT. Calling isn't going to tell them anything they don't already know or prompt them to cancel tickets, whatever process that happens to review/cancel/honour is already well underway.
Can anyone explain the effect of calling the airline long after the fare has been pulled and advertised all over the internet?
I'll give it until next week and hope there's some news, but I've got to book positioning and accommodation at some point. My hotel has 'only 1 room available' for example.
And with all all due respect, you don’t know what’s going on in relation to the fare, but drawing attention to it doesn’t do anyone any favours.