HELP NEEDED WITH FLIGHT ASAP! Please help!
Dec 17, 2013 | 3:13 pm
#16
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I know what I'd be doing now ... more importantly, I know what I'd have done half an hour ago ...
Dec 17, 2013 | 3:14 pm
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Just to note, a lot more people have probably looked at your request, looked up several options, and found absolutely nothing that fits into an extremely narrow request with an unreasonable budget expectation.
I'd echo what people are saying now. If you are dead set on going, go to the airport now, pack a bag, and book something for a flight tonight (not in that order). Worry about getting a flight back later.
Just to note, a lot more people have probably looked at your request, looked up several options, and found absolutely nothing that fits into an extremely narrow request with an unreasonable budget expectation.
I'd echo what people are saying now. If you are dead set on going, go to the airport now, pack a bag, and book something for a flight tonight (not in that order). Worry about getting a flight back later.
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Dec 17, 2013 | 3:14 pm
#18
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I appreciate the info JRL22. I cannot afford the $450 to get there and back right now. At best - $400.
Dec 17, 2013 | 3:20 pm
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Just buy the flipping ticket, this is your CAREER that you will put in jeopardy for a couple hundred bucks!?
Dec 17, 2013 | 3:22 pm
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Good luck, and I hope you return the favor soon on Flyertalk and help others as so many people have taken time to help you. We are not travel agents, but a community that discusses things, not simply spits out information.
And please stop using this as a chat room.
Edit: Note that over FOUR HUNDRED PEOPLE have viewed your request, all in the interest of trying to help. But we can't do magic.
Dec 17, 2013 | 3:22 pm
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HELP NEEDED WITH FLIGHT ASAP! Please help!
I don't think Adam is being "mean" but is realistic. I would echo the concern that the employer is not paying for this. We have facilities around the country and require candidates for certain positions to be interviewed at corporate. We typically give several days if not a week's notice and always pay for the ticket and related expenses.
If the employer is not willing to pay, it may mean they already have a candidate they are willing to hire and may not truly consider you a candidate.
If the employer is not willing to pay, it may mean they already have a candidate they are willing to hire and may not truly consider you a candidate.
Dec 17, 2013 | 3:22 pm
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You can't spend what you don't have....
Again, doing my best with what I have. Can't be stuck out there trying to wing it back.
Again, doing my best with what I have. Can't be stuck out there trying to wing it back.
Dec 17, 2013 | 3:22 pm
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Welcome to FT, by the way.
In all honesty, the reality is that there is no way you're going to get there tonight for $400, it just isn't going to happen. I was just working on alternative airports, possibly flying out at the crack of dawn tomorrow, but the best I was finding was around $700.
The FT community is amazingly resourceful, and if there is a way someone will find it, but I'd be very surprised.
In all honesty, the reality is that there is no way you're going to get there tonight for $400, it just isn't going to happen. I was just working on alternative airports, possibly flying out at the crack of dawn tomorrow, but the best I was finding was around $700.
The FT community is amazingly resourceful, and if there is a way someone will find it, but I'd be very surprised.
Dec 17, 2013 | 3:30 pm
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Thanks milepig... I appreciate it.
Dec 17, 2013 | 3:37 pm
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Welcome to FlyerTalk, UrgentNeedHelp, and sorry to hear of your dilemma.
(As I am unable to send you an email or private message, I'll just post a brief note here, as it appears that you're checking this thread quite often.)
FlyerTalk is a community of travelers and travel-enthusiasts. Unfortunately, the community is NOT a travel agent, nor can it perform airfare miracles. Many members have already spent time offering advice and options. This board is NOT a chat room and personalised attacks/comments are not allowed.
Best of luck with your job situation - hope you find a solution, and hope you'll stick around to participate in the community.
/JY1024, TravelBuzz co-moderator
(As I am unable to send you an email or private message, I'll just post a brief note here, as it appears that you're checking this thread quite often.)
FlyerTalk is a community of travelers and travel-enthusiasts. Unfortunately, the community is NOT a travel agent, nor can it perform airfare miracles. Many members have already spent time offering advice and options. This board is NOT a chat room and personalised attacks/comments are not allowed.
Best of luck with your job situation - hope you find a solution, and hope you'll stick around to participate in the community.
/JY1024, TravelBuzz co-moderator