Author Topic: First-World Problems.  (Read 333891 times)

Redlight

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Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #1825 on: 03 May, 2018, 04:54:48 pm »
I've just had an email from the travel company through which I'd booked a family holiday for the half-term asking me for the details of the flights that they were supposed to have arranged.  There look to be no flights available to the destination on the days we are supposed to be travelling.  >:(

Ah, now they have found me some flights - only another £1100 for the three of us! And no, we can't cancel.  >:( >:(
Why should anybody steal a watch when they can steal a bicycle?

Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #1826 on: 03 May, 2018, 05:07:13 pm »
Are they not in breach if they have failed to organise the flights?
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barakta

  • Bastard lovechild of Yomiko Readman and Johnny 5
Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #1827 on: 03 May, 2018, 06:33:14 pm »
Surely they should cover the cost of the flights THEY failed to book?

Are they registered with any suitable organisations you can threaten to complain to, or small claims court?

Torslanda

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Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #1828 on: 03 May, 2018, 10:05:59 pm »
What night is Watchdog on . . . ?
VELOMANCER

Well that's the more blunt way of putting it but as usual he's dead right.

Redlight

  • Enjoying life in the slow lane
Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #1829 on: 03 May, 2018, 10:59:36 pm »
I'll spare you the full details for now, as I'm still arguing with them, but the elevator version is that we booked on a family group tour, flights inclusive, so that there would be company for our son, but there were no other bookings so we were offered an alternative, which we accepted. It was only when I repeatedly emailed asking for details of the flights that we discovered this slight problem.  I've demanded a full refund but I have a feeling they will try to make us accept a credit against another of their holidays.

And, yes, I do think this would be one for the consumer media if we get nowhere, as this is a well-known company.

My bigger concern at the moment is to organise something else for half-term!
Why should anybody steal a watch when they can steal a bicycle?

Jaded

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Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #1830 on: 03 May, 2018, 11:10:18 pm »
I had a problem, I wondered if this thread was too sanctimonious
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hellymedic

  • Just do it!
Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #1831 on: 04 May, 2018, 12:06:08 am »
I think if I had a REAL problem, I wouldn't call it a FWP.

Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #1832 on: 04 May, 2018, 01:07:18 am »
I'll spare you the full details for now, as I'm still arguing with them,

Did you pay by credit card? Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act might be helpful if they keep arguing.

barakta

  • Bastard lovechild of Yomiko Readman and Johnny 5
Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #1833 on: 04 May, 2018, 05:24:58 am »
I wouldn't accept credit, I'd insist on full cash replacement + something for the inconvenience caused.

But yuck to having to sort shit out at short notice cos of their incompetence.

citoyen

  • Occasionally rides a bike
Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #1834 on: 04 May, 2018, 08:55:42 am »
I'm down to my last Chemex filter and haven't placed the order for a new box in time to get the supply topped up before the bank holiday weekend...  :'(
"The future's all yours, you lousy bicycles."

citoyen

  • Occasionally rides a bike
Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #1835 on: 04 May, 2018, 08:59:36 am »
1. As any archer who hasn’t disappeared up his own fundamental will tell the type and colour of your fletchings are the most important element when choosing new arrows.

Even those of us who aren't archers can relate to this, since we're all cyclists round here and know full well that colour is the most important consideration when buying a new bike.
"The future's all yours, you lousy bicycles."

Redlight

  • Enjoying life in the slow lane
Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #1836 on: 04 May, 2018, 10:27:36 am »
I wouldn't accept credit, I'd insist on full cash replacement + something for the inconvenience caused.

But yuck to having to sort shit out at short notice cos of their incompetence.

Polite persistence paid off. Apology and full refund.   :thumbsup:

Now all I have to do is find somewhere else to go....

(I don't think you'll be seeing much of me on here today  ;))
Why should anybody steal a watch when they can steal a bicycle?

Beardy

  • Shedist
Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #1837 on: 04 May, 2018, 11:51:31 pm »
I wouldn't accept credit, I'd insist on full cash replacement + something for the inconvenience caused.

But yuck to having to sort shit out at short notice cos of their incompetence.

Polite persistence paid off. Apology and full refund.   :thumbsup:

Now all I have to do is find somewhere else to go....

(I don't think you'll be seeing much of me on here today  ;))
Hoorahy for good customer service. Perhaps,when you get back from your self reorganised holiday a name and fame post would be in order, because even though we should be able to expect it, good customer service after a cock up is far too rare.
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Beardy

  • Shedist
Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #1838 on: 08 May, 2018, 09:11:55 am »
Being a project manager of a programme of none revenue generating deliveries is a thankless task. Yess, we've been telling anyone who'll listen that this stuff has to be delivered, but lots of bits kept getting put back because some senior or other needed their revenue generating project delivering first. Now it is a mad scramble with CEO overview to get all the last bits and pieces in place. But guess who will carry the can for the bits that don't work when they do go in!
For every complex problem in the world, there is a simple and easily understood solution that’s wrong.

PaulF

  • "World's Scariest Barman"
  • It's only impossible if you stop to think about it
Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #1839 on: 08 May, 2018, 09:56:25 am »
My next trip will leave me 5 points short of Bronze status with BA

SoreTween

  • Most of me survived the Pennine Bridleway.
Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #1840 on: 08 May, 2018, 06:00:19 pm »
I achieved bronze on BA and now my trips abroad have ceased almost certainly for the remainder of this membership year and quite possibly next year too. I got to pick my seat >24 hours before flying once.
2023 targets: Survive. Maybe.
There is only one infinite resource in this universe; human stupidity.

Mrs Pingu

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Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #1841 on: 08 May, 2018, 06:18:47 pm »
I got to silver on both BA and SAS at which point my travelling effectively got canned.
Do not clench. It only makes it worse.

Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #1842 on: 12 May, 2018, 01:35:27 pm »
I hate it when senders using jiffy bags CBA to dispose of the little bit of paper they pull off the jiffy bag sticky sealer and put it in the bag itself. I don't want it!
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Beardy

  • Shedist
Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #1843 on: 15 May, 2018, 07:57:20 am »
I’m not going to get into the office until well passed 9 o’clock because I have to go to the garage before work and the don’t open until 8:30.
For every complex problem in the world, there is a simple and easily understood solution that’s wrong.

PaulF

  • "World's Scariest Barman"
  • It's only impossible if you stop to think about it
Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #1844 on: 15 May, 2018, 10:05:37 am »
BA have now started charging to choose a seat for pleb Blue level members.

Mr Larrington

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Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #1845 on: 15 May, 2018, 11:16:54 am »
"That's quite a good price compared with the alternatives!" exclaimed Mr Larrington.  "I shall do the pointy-clicky thing and effect a purchase.  But soft, what is this?  You have to pay extra for a seat?  As far as I know they do not allow standing on transatlantic hairyplanes.  You are gits, is what you are!"

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Eccentrica Gallumbits

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Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #1846 on: 15 May, 2018, 12:43:59 pm »
I have run out of garlic.
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Cudzoziemiec

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Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #1847 on: 15 May, 2018, 01:19:59 pm »
I have run out of garlic.
Wrong thread. This is a Transylvanian-World Problem.
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Kim

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Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #1848 on: 15 May, 2018, 01:28:46 pm »
I have run out of garlic.
Wrong thread. This is a Transylvanian-World Problem.

Not any more.  Modern vampires are all hanging around brooding creepily at teenage girls in smalltown USAnia.

hellymedic

  • Just do it!
Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #1849 on: 15 May, 2018, 02:32:05 pm »
"That's quite a good price compared with the alternatives!" exclaimed Mr Larrington.  "I shall do the pointy-clicky thing and effect a purchase.  But soft, what is this?  You have to pay extra for a seat?  As far as I know they do not allow standing on transatlantic hairyplanes.  You are gits, is what you are!"

Yes, Air Canada, I'm talking about you.  Thieving toerags.

He moans at costs, that never had a pound...