PLFXpert 0 #26 February 21, 2008 I'll concede while I compared many possible ways, I did not compare also to a travel agent. If it's all you say then it's worth checking out next time. In fact, I'm getting ready to plan a two-week vacation that includes CA wine country later this year. I'll consult a travel agent and see what they can work up for me and compare to what I work up myself. I shop everything to death anyways. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 200 #27 February 22, 2008 A wise choice. Many people think travel agents are expensive when in reality the opposite is true. I'll bet your agent will present you with choices you never thought of at prices that'll make you say HmmmPlease don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #28 February 22, 2008 Yesterday, I used travelocity just to check which airlines flew into a certain city. Then I went direct to that airlines website. The US Airways flight was $50 cheaper AND was just one airline (the travelocity plan had me not only switching planes, but also switching airlines! In Ohare! which could be quite a hop from one plane to the other!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,647 #29 March 5, 2008 Just thought I'd update. Travelocity still can't bring themselves to acknowledge that they told me the trip was cancelled. I FAXED them their email complete with all the headers so they could trace it, but they simply procrastinate and prevaricate. I also sent all the documentation to American Express, who HAVE responded positively.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #30 March 5, 2008 Quote Just thought I'd update. Travelocity still can't bring themselves to acknowledge that they told me the trip was cancelled. I FAXED them their email complete with all the headers so they could trace it, but they simply procrastinate and prevaricate. I also sent all the documentation to American Express, who HAVE responded positively. There is a website, damned if I can remember it, where you can rant about a certain business that has fucked you in the ass and embarrass the crap out of them. Nothing like bad and negative publicity, which they deserve, to straighten this out if they haven't already. Still, that's fucked up shit. I've used Travelocity before but I've been lucky not to get screwed by them. I've been using Expedia for the past few years though."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #31 March 5, 2008 Forget Travelocity. You'll get nothing but grief and no results. Stick with corresponding with AMEX. It's going to work out to your benefit.Best of luck, Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,647 #32 March 13, 2008 Half a "woo hoo". Veronica from Travelocity's consumer relations called yesterday. They finally admit they screwed up and will reimburse me. The other half of the "woo hoo" will be when I actually get the reimbursement. Judging by the accent, Veronica was not in Bangalore.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #33 March 14, 2008 Travelocity has surprised me.I'm happy for your half woo-hoo. Looking forward to the other half.Glad it looks like it is working out for you John. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 200 #34 March 15, 2008 QuoteQuote Just thought I'd update. Travelocity still can't bring themselves to acknowledge that they told me the trip was cancelled. I FAXED them their email complete with all the headers so they could trace it, but they simply procrastinate and prevaricate. I also sent all the documentation to American Express, who HAVE responded positively. There is a website, damned if I can remember it, where you can rant about a certain business that has fucked you in the ass and embarrass the crap out of them. Nothing like bad and negative publicity, which they deserve, to straighten this out if they haven't already. Still, that's fucked up shit. I've used Travelocity before but I've been lucky not to get screwed by them. I've been using Expedia for the past few years though. www.ripoffreport.comPlease don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #35 March 15, 2008 Quote Quote Quote Just thought I'd update. Travelocity still can't bring themselves to acknowledge that they told me the trip was cancelled. I FAXED them their email complete with all the headers so they could trace it, but they simply procrastinate and prevaricate. I also sent all the documentation to American Express, who HAVE responded positively. There is a website, damned if I can remember it, where you can rant about a certain business that has fucked you in the ass and embarrass the crap out of them. Nothing like bad and negative publicity, which they deserve, to straighten this out if they haven't already. Still, that's fucked up shit. I've used Travelocity before but I've been lucky not to get screwed by them. I've been using Expedia for the past few years though. www.ripoffreport.com Ah thank you. Now I know what to forward to anybody who's gotten ripped off by Skyride! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MagicGuy 0 #36 March 15, 2008 I guess I got lucky. I used one of those travel sites - actually, I'm pretty sure it was Travelocity. Everything was as promised and in my eyes, I got a pretty good bargain. On the other hand, I didn't have to do any cancelling or really have any contact with them at all, so I guess that may have something to do with the pleasant experience. My hotel did have some issues, though! That's a whole other story.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 200 #37 March 15, 2008 Both Expedia and Travelocity charge more than if you contact your local travel agent. I've seen it as high as $300 for airfare and a hotel on a 7 night stay.Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpsteve 0 #38 March 15, 2008 QuoteAh thank you. Now I know what to forward to anybody who's gotten ripped off by Skyride! .... 5 people have already complained about Skyride on this site! There are postings from 01/09; 03/06; 06/06; 10/06; and 02/08. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #39 March 15, 2008 QuoteQuoteAh thank you. Now I know what to forward to anybody who's gotten ripped off by Skyride! .... 5 people have already complained about Skyride on this site! There are postings from 01/09; 03/06; 06/06; 10/06; and 02/08. Yep, I saw those... there are a LOT more out there that haven't used this site."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,647 #40 March 15, 2008 Quote Travelocity has surprised me.I'm happy for your half woo-hoo. Looking forward to the other half.Glad it looks like it is working out for you John. 0.5*(woo hoo) Reimbursed yesterday.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #41 March 17, 2008 I bet it was the fact you got Amex involved. Glad to hear about the final woo-hoo. Now enjoy your trip and wedding in Key West. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
