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Wrestlemania 26 Packages/travel plans discussion & advice

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  • #5402
    killyourtv
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 589 ✭✭✭killyourtv


    Bjoern79 wrote: »
    My flights to PHX are on the 23rd... :(

    That means you're okay then doesn't it?


  • #5403
    Bjoern79
    Closed Accounts Posts: 202 ✭✭Bjoern79


    British Airways cabin crew strike


    We are extremely disappointed that Unite, the union that represents the majority of British Airways (BA) cabin crew, has announced that it intends to take strike action on the following dates:
    • 20, 21 and 22 March 2010
    • 27, 28, 29 and 30 March 2010
    We are very sorry for the stress and disruption Unite's decision will cause.
    We are currently considering our response to this strike threat and what action we will need to take to minimise disruption.
    All our flights are operating normally at the moment.
    We will be updating this page with further details as soon as it is available.


    Last updated: 1115 - 12 March 2010


  • #5404
    killyourtv
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 589 ✭✭✭killyourtv


    If only I had my return flight on the 31st instead of the 30th


  • #5405
    Bjoern79
    Closed Accounts Posts: 202 ✭✭Bjoern79


    @The Bull and killyourtv

    Need a few seconds to calm down, I was so confused that I counted from the 21nd on! :rolleyes:

    Thanks for clarifying ;)


  • #5406
    The Bull
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,123 ✭✭✭The Bull


    Bjoern79 wrote: »
    @The Bull and killyourtv

    Need a few seconds to calm down, I was so confused that I counted from the 21nd on! :rolleyes:

    Thanks for clarifying ;)

    You will need to pick up one of these in Pheonix ;):D:pac:

    abacus.jpg


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  • #5407
    The Bull
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,123 ✭✭✭The Bull


    killyourtv wrote: »
    If only I had my return flight on the 31st instead of the 30th

    Ring them up and get rebooked on the 31st


  • #5408
    Bjoern79
    Closed Accounts Posts: 202 ✭✭Bjoern79


    killyourtv wrote: »
    If only I had my return flight on the 31st instead of the 30th

    Call them now, tell them you want to go on the 31st! Call them before all others do!


  • #5409
    Brolly
    Subscribers Posts: 2,163 ✭✭✭Brolly


    BA will still operate about 70% of flights, the long haul flights taking priority.

    With the dates mentioned, the worst case scenario for most people will be to book a night at a cheap airport hotel before coming home.


  • #5410
    Bjoern79
    Closed Accounts Posts: 202 ✭✭Bjoern79


    @the Bull :D:o

    but hey, I called BA right after the announcement, and the lady told me, that it won't be a problem to rebook me on the 24th ---- so what?! :p


  • #5411
    G-Money
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,199 ✭✭✭G-Money


    I'm due to fly out the 26th. I wonder will they make changes to the flights on days where they aren't striking.


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  • #5412
    bigspaniard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36 ✭bigspaniard


    you dont want to be travelling on the 24th, planes and crew will be out of position so less will be operating correctly!! I just cannot believe that this is happening!


  • #5413
    The Bull
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,123 ✭✭✭The Bull


    Bjoern79 wrote: »
    @the Bull :D:o

    but hey, I called BA right after the announcement, and the lady told me, that it won't be a problem to rebook me on the 24th ---- so what?! :p

    Mmm could that be ture???? ;)

    633824049006071090-skepticalhippo.jpg


  • #5414
    Bjoern79
    Closed Accounts Posts: 202 ✭✭Bjoern79


    The Bull wrote: »
    Mmm could that be ture???? ;)

    Of course! tzzzzzzzz ;)


  • #5415
    The Bull
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,123 ✭✭✭The Bull


    update on the BA site

    http://www.britishairways.com/travel/strike-ballot/public/en_gb?refevent=HOME_URGENT_CENTRE
    Between London Heathrow and Outside Europe
    BA 0005 to BA 0299

    Some flights will operate normally.

    Some flights will operate using British Airways aircraft providing a different style of onboard service.


    More details
    Other flights will be cancelled. .
    Rebooking and refund options for strike dates

    Flights from London City to and from New York (JFK) and all longhaul flights to and from London Gatwick will continue to operate normally and any changes to bookings on these flights are subject to the original fare rules.

    For all other flights, until we finalise our flying schedule, if you are booked to travel between 19 and 31 March 2010, you have the choice of rebooking or cancelling and obtaining a refund.


  • #5416
    bigspaniard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36 ✭bigspaniard


    you can now cancel and obtain a full refund on your ba flight?


  • #5417
    G-Money
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,199 ✭✭✭G-Money


    Seems you can get a refund now until they announce their new dates:

    Your options once we announce which flights we intend to operate

    If your flight is still operating
    Flights from London City to and from New York (JFK) and all longhaul flights to and from London Gatwick will continue to operate normally and any changes to bookings on these flights are subject to the original fare rules.
    For all other flights, if you are booked to travel between 19 and 31 March 2010 and wish to change your travel plans you will be able to:
    • Rebook to travel on another BA flight on the same route up to 355 days in the future at no extra charge, subject to availability.
    • Refunds will not be allowed unless the fare rules allow.
    If you are holding a BA booking for a hotel, a car, a transfer or an experience during the strike dates you will also be able to rebook this outside of the strike period for up to 355 days from the original date of travel. Rebookings are subject to availability and will be free of charge when rearranged on a like for like basis.

    If your flight is cancelled due to strike action you will be able to:

    • Rebook onto another British Airways flight within 355 days of the original date of travel at no extra charge, subject to availability.
    OR
    • Rebook onto another British Airways flight to/from the nearest alternative airport (for example, if booked to/from Boston you could rebook to/from Philadelphia or New York) at no extra charge, subject to availability. Any additional costs to get to/from the alternative airport is at your own expense.
    OR
    • Cancel your booking and obtain a refund to the original form of payment.
    We have also started to work with our franchise, codeshare, alliance partners and other global airlines who have flights on the same routes as us during the strike period. This will enable us to provide additional rebooking options onto their services.


    If you are holding a BA booking for a hotel, a car, a transfer or an experience booked in conjunction with a cancelled flight you will also be able to:
    • Rebook outside of the strike period for up to 355 days from the original date of travel. Rebookings are subject to availability and will be free of charge when rearranged on a like for like basis.
    OR
    • Cancel your ground booking and obtain a refund to the original form of payment.


  • #5418
    Haz2311
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,005 ✭✭✭Haz2311


    Woo I'm flying on the 23rd. Missed it by a day, I am relieved. I bet Terminal 5 will be a nightmare though.


  • #5419
    killyourtv
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 589 ✭✭✭killyourtv


    They have to sort out which flights are going ahead and which flights are canceled, and they say that will take a few days.


  • #5420
    G-Money
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,199 ✭✭✭G-Money


    I might actually be able to change my flights now without getting stung financially, at least not very badly.


  • #5421
    Memnoch99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 247 ✭✭Memnoch99


    We miss it by a day going over thankfully but we are due to fly back on the last day of the strike so we will see what happens there I suppose.


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  • #5422
    G-Money
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,199 ✭✭✭G-Money


    I got offered a decent price with another airline. I'm going to phone Expedia when I get home from work and if I can get a full refund, I will take it and re-book with someone else.


  • #5423
    Haz2311
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,005 ✭✭✭Haz2311


    grandmaster wrote: »
    I got offered a decent price with another airline. I'm going to phone Expedia when I get home from work and if I can get a full refund, I will take it and re-book with someone else.

    You gonna go home from Vegas earlier?


  • #5424
    G-Money
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,199 ✭✭✭G-Money


    Haz2311 wrote: »
    You gonna go home from Vegas earlier?

    Yep, I'm planning to fly home on the Thursday, or the Friday at the latest. I arrive in Vegas on the Tuesday, SD on Tuesday night, relax Wednesday, sightseeing etc, fly home Thursday. That's the plan anyway.


  • #5425
    The Bull
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,123 ✭✭✭The Bull


    grandmaster wrote: »
    Yep, I'm planning to fly home on the Thursday, or the Friday at the latest. I arrive in Vegas on the Tuesday, SD on Tuesday night, relax Wednesday, sightseeing etc, fly home Thursday. That's the plan anyway.

    ya should stay till sat at least, you will have three good day to check out the place, When your goin that far u should stay for three day at least. Who knows when you will be there again.


  • #5426
    G-Money
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,199 ✭✭✭G-Money


    The Bull wrote: »
    ya should stay till sat at least, you will have three good day to check out the place, When your goin that far u should stay for three day at least. Who knows when you will be there again.

    This will be my 3rd time in Vegas ;)


  • #5427
    The Bull
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,123 ✭✭✭The Bull


    grandmaster wrote: »
    This will be my 3rd time in Vegas ;)

    Our 4th time in 5 years. VEGAS BABY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:cool:


  • #5428
    killyourtv
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 589 ✭✭✭killyourtv


    British Airways website is now letting people get a refund or change their booking online.

    Plus even though my outgoing flight is on the 26th it still says 'Subject to disruption'


  • #5429
    Kane-N-Nite
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,785 ✭✭✭Kane-N-Nite


    killyourtv wrote: »
    British Airways website is now letting people get a refund or change their booking online.
    Where is that said?


  • #5430
    killyourtv
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 589 ✭✭✭killyourtv


    Go to Manage my Booking and it will be there.

    (unless it's only letting those who booked directly though ba.com do it)


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  • #5431
    G-Money
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,199 ✭✭✭G-Money


    I think if you booked through a travel agent, 3rd party or some other online site, then you have to go through them to change it, rather than BA.com. I just logged on and I couldn't change my dates or apply for a refund through BA.com. Cue a probably fruitless series of telephone calls to Expedia. Yer man couldn't get through to BA so is getting some backroom team to call on his behalf and then call me back.

    I'm betting I will never hear from them.


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