Yes…. you did. So, now what? A real bummer and you don’t understand what just hit you. There are many things that could go wrong while we travel. And while there are some that are beyond our control, there are some that we can try to avoid or fix or at least have some knowledge about it so that we can deal with it / handle the situation. When the airline overbooks the flight anticipating no shows, and everyone shows up, that’s when its likely that someone is going to get offloaded. This is not very common but a nuisance when it happens. It can happen due to a couple of reasons.
Showing posts with label Tickets. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tickets. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Did I Just Get Offloaded???
Friday, August 13, 2010
Common Mistakes While Booking Tickets
There are some common mistakes we could make when we book our tickets while travelling. Just listing a few, to get you started. Its always easy, to make a mistake and then find people to blame, or maybe even blame ourselves. But that isn't the point, finally its about losing good, hard earned money. There is no need for anyone to make money out of you, especially the airlines, after seeing the rising fares. These are just basics, really useful if you don't travel much or are a first time traveller.
Your name on reservation
Nowadays, wherever you are, whatever you do, you are treated as a security risk. Things aren’t what they used to be. You are looked upon as a terrorist, ( yeah, even if you aren't one, but they don’t know that, and apparently everyone these days looks like one, or so they think!! ) until your handbag or the trunk of your car has been checked. This is funny most of the times, when you go to a hotel or for a movie but isn't so funny when you are at the airport all ready for your meeting / holiday and the airport or airline authorities are not convinced of you being the traveller because your name on the passport and ticket don't match. The end result: apart from the tremendous mental torture you will go through, you will be paying a hefty fee or maybe even buying a whole new ticket.
So, always make sure the name on your ticket and passport match. Someone out there, is waiting …. for the mistake to be made and money too..
Your name on reservation
Nowadays, wherever you are, whatever you do, you are treated as a security risk. Things aren’t what they used to be. You are looked upon as a terrorist, ( yeah, even if you aren't one, but they don’t know that, and apparently everyone these days looks like one, or so they think!! ) until your handbag or the trunk of your car has been checked. This is funny most of the times, when you go to a hotel or for a movie but isn't so funny when you are at the airport all ready for your meeting / holiday and the airport or airline authorities are not convinced of you being the traveller because your name on the passport and ticket don't match. The end result: apart from the tremendous mental torture you will go through, you will be paying a hefty fee or maybe even buying a whole new ticket. So, always make sure the name on your ticket and passport match. Someone out there, is waiting …. for the mistake to be made and money too..
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