Will we get stuck in Budapest? [W6 connection in BUD]
Apr 11, 2018, 9:49 am
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Will we get stuck in Budapest? [W6 connection in BUD]
Hi,
Sorry for catching your attention with such a flashy title, but we are in terrible trouble.
We need to buy a ticket from Rome to Saint Petersburg. There's not much money and the only available, cheapest option, was found through a Russian website. It's basically two Wizzair flights: Rome - Budapest, Budapest - Saint Petersburg. If we buy this option what happens if the first flight gets delayed and the second one leaves? The person will be stuck at the airport, or does Wizzair in this case offer automatically a new ticket for the next flight?
A big fresh bucket of "thank you"'s to anyone who will help in a timely manner
Sorry for catching your attention with such a flashy title, but we are in terrible trouble.
We need to buy a ticket from Rome to Saint Petersburg. There's not much money and the only available, cheapest option, was found through a Russian website. It's basically two Wizzair flights: Rome - Budapest, Budapest - Saint Petersburg. If we buy this option what happens if the first flight gets delayed and the second one leaves? The person will be stuck at the airport, or does Wizzair in this case offer automatically a new ticket for the next flight?
A big fresh bucket of "thank you"'s to anyone who will help in a timely manner
Apr 11, 2018, 10:06 am
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Unless the flights were bought on one ticket (i.e. with one reservation number), if the first flight is delayed they will miss the second flight and not be put on a future flight for free.
For the second flight, you might want to buy the Wizz Air flexible ticket option which allows changing the flight to the next day if it looks like flight is getting delayed?
For the second flight, you might want to buy the Wizz Air flexible ticket option which allows changing the flight to the next day if it looks like flight is getting delayed?
Apr 11, 2018, 10:13 am
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If booked on 1 ticket the airline is required to take care of you to get you on their next flight with availability. But with LCCs this doesn't always mean the same day or even the next s networks are limited and flights don't always operate on each day. How long is it between arrival at BUD & the next flight? You will have to do departure immigration from the EU.
If not booked as one ticket, you'll want to confirm this with the agency preferably in writing (email), the traveler will be responsible for a new ticket.
Be sure to take a look into reducing costs of traveling out of a nearby airport and using bus or train to get there.
If not booked as one ticket, you'll want to confirm this with the agency preferably in writing (email), the traveler will be responsible for a new ticket.
Be sure to take a look into reducing costs of traveling out of a nearby airport and using bus or train to get there.
Apr 11, 2018, 11:16 am
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The answer is likely to be no. I don't think that Wizz Air, being a LCC, sells any connecting ticket.The Wizz Air website doesn't allow me to book that itinerary. Presumably that Russian website sells you separate tickets as one journey.
This is unfortunately quite frequent with some website. I've seen Ryanair "connections" despite the fact that Ryanair didn't offer connections at that time.
This is unfortunately quite frequent with some website. I've seen Ryanair "connections" despite the fact that Ryanair didn't offer connections at that time.
Apr 11, 2018, 12:07 pm
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Why do you expect the Rome -BUD flight to be delayed? Most flights arrive as scheduled or with only a minor delay, so most likely you will make the second flight (provided that there is amble time to make the transfer of course). I wouldn't worry too much. If the first flight is delayed and you miss your second flight, it is likely that your travel insurance will cover the cost of purchasing new ticket; check the rules of your travel insurance.
Apr 11, 2018, 12:17 pm
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Unless the flights were bought on one ticket (i.e. with one reservation number), if the first flight is delayed they will miss the second flight and not be put on a future flight for free.
For the second flight, you might want to buy the Wizz Air flexible ticket option which allows changing the flight to the next day if it looks like flight is getting delayed?
For the second flight, you might want to buy the Wizz Air flexible ticket option which allows changing the flight to the next day if it looks like flight is getting delayed?
Apr 11, 2018, 1:58 pm
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Looking at the Wizz Air website for flights through at least July 1, all I see are departures from Budapest at 6:30 AM to St Petersburg (LED).
Are the tickets you are considering buying for the same day?
Are the tickets you are considering buying for the same day?
Apr 11, 2018, 4:10 pm
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Not selling connections, but rather only singles point-to-point is the W6, and other LCC, response to EC 261/2004. No responsibility for rebooking, no duty of care, and unlike to be any delay compensation unless the specific flight is delayed.
I realize that OP is cost-conscious, but it is often the case that the cheapest tickets are not the least expensive journey. It is fine to say that most flights are on time, but OP does not care about most flights. If he is unlucky and it is his flight delayed, he is stuck purchasing a new ticket for some later time (date) at walk-up fares and paying for a hotel and food while stuck.
I realize that OP is cost-conscious, but it is often the case that the cheapest tickets are not the least expensive journey. It is fine to say that most flights are on time, but OP does not care about most flights. If he is unlucky and it is his flight delayed, he is stuck purchasing a new ticket for some later time (date) at walk-up fares and paying for a hotel and food while stuck.
Apr 11, 2018, 7:26 pm
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Why do you expect the Rome -BUD flight to be delayed? Most flights arrive as scheduled or with only a minor delay, so most likely you will make the second flight (provided that there is amble time to make the transfer of course). I wouldn't worry too much. If the first flight is delayed and you miss your second flight, it is likely that your travel insurance will cover the cost of purchasing new ticket; check the rules of your travel insurance.
Apr 11, 2018, 7:34 pm
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Apr 12, 2018, 2:04 am
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I guess we all have different perceptions of risk...I would add 2-3 hours to be on the safe side (but I'm also prepared to buy a new ticket to get my destination if the first flight is seriously late - most of the time I make such change of aircraft without any issue)
Apr 12, 2018, 2:11 am
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My travel insurance is not restricted to coverage for connecting flights only (such coverage would be of no use to me as the airline will take care of you if you misconnect) but provided reasonable time between the 2 separate flights. I have not tested this but I assume that this means at least MCT (when travelling HBO).
Apr 12, 2018, 2:25 am
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also, there is also the possibility of flying into the Baltics or Helsinki then taking the bus/train in, or fly into Moscow instead then bus/train!