aromulus
2nd September 2006, 11:58
I have been looking online for weeks, and months for a cheaper fare to Cebu, in February.
There are many to be had, allegedly.............
The problem arises when you actually start the booking....
The price quoted originally, changes to a much higher one. it does not matter if you try through the websites or phoning the travel agents, you still get, in my opinion, ripped off.
The typical answer from all of them... Subject to avalaibility...
Apparently this phrase covers all sorts of sins.
Yesterday I got fed up, and finally booked a flight to Cebu, fo £680 and change, a flight which was advertised for £463 return....
I cannot understand why, they don't amend the websites, as soon as a particular deal has expired. It is relatively easy to do. And It would not give the public that feeling of being taken for mugs. It is mis-representation at its best..., but they get away with it. The same flight might have 5/6/7 different prices, from the ridiculously cheap to the most obnoxiously expensive. For what??? the same seat on the same plane....
I suppose i could have saved some money (£85) if I had flown with Quatar Airways, but I passionately don't like that airline for a number of reasons.
#1 Always late (in my experience):Brick:
#2 Doha Airport sucks, I felt so intimidated while i was waiting in the lounge, I appreciate that works are going on, and will be for a considerable lenght of time.
#3 nowhere to sit, and relax while waiting for a connection that doesn't arrive in time, or leave on time.
#4 the only cr is a disgusting mess.:cwm23:
#5 Scheduled/unscheduled stop in Singapore. ( you cannot leave the plane, btw.) Which adds a few more hours to an already long and boring flight. All travel agents I spoke to, stress that this is a 1 stop flight (Doha), but little they know.:NoNo:
So I will be going with Singapore Airlines, again. I don't really care if it is more expensive, but i get more satisfaction. lots to see and do in the concourse in Singapore. I can check on my mail from the many internet points for free, I can stretch my legs, or sit in peace and quiet somewhere relaxing, listening to the sound of trickling water and watch Koi carps swim in it. I can have a ciggie or three in a proper smoking area, and not standing up in a converted broom cupboard. I can sit at a proper bar for a pint, or have a decent espresso that doesn't taste like dishwater and doesn't bust the bank.... A fantastic choice of foods or snacks, walk through the various duty free areas, without having some bruiser in uniform or white robe following you. Have a nice discussion with the guys at the electronics shops about various items, they know their stuff.
All in all, Singapore Airlines is my carrier of choice.:xxgrinning--00xx3:
Dom
There are many to be had, allegedly.............
The problem arises when you actually start the booking....
The price quoted originally, changes to a much higher one. it does not matter if you try through the websites or phoning the travel agents, you still get, in my opinion, ripped off.
The typical answer from all of them... Subject to avalaibility...
Apparently this phrase covers all sorts of sins.
Yesterday I got fed up, and finally booked a flight to Cebu, fo £680 and change, a flight which was advertised for £463 return....
I cannot understand why, they don't amend the websites, as soon as a particular deal has expired. It is relatively easy to do. And It would not give the public that feeling of being taken for mugs. It is mis-representation at its best..., but they get away with it. The same flight might have 5/6/7 different prices, from the ridiculously cheap to the most obnoxiously expensive. For what??? the same seat on the same plane....
I suppose i could have saved some money (£85) if I had flown with Quatar Airways, but I passionately don't like that airline for a number of reasons.
#1 Always late (in my experience):Brick:
#2 Doha Airport sucks, I felt so intimidated while i was waiting in the lounge, I appreciate that works are going on, and will be for a considerable lenght of time.
#3 nowhere to sit, and relax while waiting for a connection that doesn't arrive in time, or leave on time.
#4 the only cr is a disgusting mess.:cwm23:
#5 Scheduled/unscheduled stop in Singapore. ( you cannot leave the plane, btw.) Which adds a few more hours to an already long and boring flight. All travel agents I spoke to, stress that this is a 1 stop flight (Doha), but little they know.:NoNo:
So I will be going with Singapore Airlines, again. I don't really care if it is more expensive, but i get more satisfaction. lots to see and do in the concourse in Singapore. I can check on my mail from the many internet points for free, I can stretch my legs, or sit in peace and quiet somewhere relaxing, listening to the sound of trickling water and watch Koi carps swim in it. I can have a ciggie or three in a proper smoking area, and not standing up in a converted broom cupboard. I can sit at a proper bar for a pint, or have a decent espresso that doesn't taste like dishwater and doesn't bust the bank.... A fantastic choice of foods or snacks, walk through the various duty free areas, without having some bruiser in uniform or white robe following you. Have a nice discussion with the guys at the electronics shops about various items, they know their stuff.
All in all, Singapore Airlines is my carrier of choice.:xxgrinning--00xx3:
Dom