More notes from the endless phone queue
Mar. 30th, 2005 06:46 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
Though I've had nothing but wonderful experiences with Virgin's UK personnel, the US-based rep I am currently on the phone with is snotty, unhelpful, and treats me like an idiot because she can't correctly articulate the information she is supposed to be giving me.
Update: In the "weirdest airline rules ever" sweepstakes, they can't refund the ticket (that is no surprise) but also they can't give credit for the face value, minus some $75-$100, against a future flight (which is the usual airline answer). No: the only option other than to eat the cost entire was to pay to upgrade to a changeable ticket and decide, on the spot, what dates to fly instead. WTF WTF WTF but anyways it looks like we are now going Apr. 27 - May 3. (I built in an extra day so my PERFECT SCHEDULE!~ works again.)
I just hope I can find good hotel rates. I have a feeling that it will now be into tourist time and therefore we will be shafted, but I will look into that tomorrow, because I am now officially Out Of Bits.
...Oh shit. You guys have a bank holiday or something in there, don't you?
Update: In the "weirdest airline rules ever" sweepstakes, they can't refund the ticket (that is no surprise) but also they can't give credit for the face value, minus some $75-$100, against a future flight (which is the usual airline answer). No: the only option other than to eat the cost entire was to pay to upgrade to a changeable ticket and decide, on the spot, what dates to fly instead. WTF WTF WTF but anyways it looks like we are now going Apr. 27 - May 3. (I built in an extra day so my PERFECT SCHEDULE!~ works again.)
I just hope I can find good hotel rates. I have a feeling that it will now be into tourist time and therefore we will be shafted, but I will look into that tomorrow, because I am now officially Out Of Bits.
...Oh shit. You guys have a bank holiday or something in there, don't you?
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Date: 2005-03-31 12:24 am (UTC)Don't panic. Stuff still mostly works, except banks and government stuff and offices.
Can't you claim on your travel insurance for the cost, as one of you was ill?
Uh, you have annual travel insurance, right?
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Date: 2005-03-31 01:25 am (UTC)What you will be wanting to look out for is the election madness sprouting from every corner, as we'll be electioning two days after you go. Mind, I don't believe it's as craaazy as US elections, or anywhere near like.
Oh - if you are stuck for a place to stay, we are fairly central and have a tiiiiny spare room (it fits a double bed and a cat, just about) that you're welcome to stay in.