Holiday advice

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Another positive experience for jet 2 here no issues with a full refund. Certainly will use them for the next holiday when finances are sorted.
 
Royal Caribbean had 10k of my money.
They've given us a third in cash and the rest in cruise credits.
Wanted full cash.

I've just read an article saying that they're on the verge of bankruptcy.
So I lose my credits ?
Twats.
 
I really can't see any holidays abroad taking place until at least October.

Should be going to Bali in June but flight has already been cancelled (obviously). Booked Emirates flights but through an agent (on skyscanner), Emirates won't speak to us until we've gone beyond the 22nd June, and can only speak to the agent.

I thought about rebooking flights with the agent for late September but my fear is that passengers will be screened on entry and there's the risk of being turned away. I think places may be a little tense with precautions in place, will probably suck any enjoyment out of holidays. Also not sure what cover there is on rebooked flights. Agent is coming across as a cowboy outfit, wanted a chunk of money for the refund on flights.

Think I'm going to wait past 22nd June and obtain an open 24 month flexi return ticket from Emirates. Happy to go in 2021 and actually enjoy the trip when things have calmed down.
 
We booked a VW camper van and plan to take a couple of weeks camping in Switzerland. We're always putting off camping trips to go abroad so only logical to spend some time enjoying our countryside
 
Northernstorirs said:
I really can't see any holidays abroad taking place until at least October.

Should be going to Bali in June but flight has already been cancelled (obviously). Booked Emirates flights but through an agent (on skyscanner), Emirates won't speak to us until we've gone beyond the 22nd June, and can only speak to the agent.

I thought about rebooking flights with the agent for late September but my fear is that passengers will be screened on entry and there's the risk of being turned away. I think places may be a little tense with precautions in place, will probably suck any enjoyment out of holidays. Also not sure what cover there is on rebooked flights. Agent is coming across as a cowboy outfit, wanted a chunk of money for the refund on flights.

Think I'm going to wait past 22nd June and obtain an open 24 month flexi return ticket from Emirates. Happy to go in 2021 and actually enjoy the trip when things have calmed down.
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Too late now, obviously. And sounds like you've already realised this, but never book through those agents on SkyScanner. You'll have plenty of people tell you that they had no problems, but the cowboy outfits on SkyScanner are almost universally a nightmare to deal with when you need to.

Use SkyScanner to search for flight options, but always then go direct with the airline that you choose. You may pay a small amount more, but that comes with far greater peace of mind should circumstances change.
 
Dubai Blue said:
Too late now, obviously. And sounds like you've already realised this, but never book through those agents on SkyScanner. You'll have plenty of people tell you that they had no problems, but the cowboy outfits on SkyScanner are almost universally a nightmare to deal with when you need to.

Use SkyScanner to search for flight options, but always then go direct with the airline that you choose. You may pay a small amount more, but that comes with far greater peace of mind should circumstances change.
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Cheers pal, completely agree. I've learnt my lesson and will be booking directly with the airline in future. I used an agent on skyscanner before for a trip to Japan which was fine but as you say, should circumstances change, you need that flexibility and is worth it for a few extra quid.
 
nimrod said:
Royal Caribbean had 10k of my money.
They've given us a third in cash and the rest in cruise credits.
Wanted full cash.

I've just read an article saying that they're on the verge of bankruptcy.
So I lose my credits ?
Twats.
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Yes, you’ll lose the lot if they go under.
 
Banks remove credit card sec 75 protection for flights not booked directly with an airline or part of a package holiday.
 
Ive 2 weeks booked of mid July that I cant really move and we were hoping to go to Croatia/Greece.Hoping there will at least be places open in UK/Ireland by then but if pubs and restaurants are shut not sure there is much point.
 
nimrod said:
Royal Caribbean had 10k of my money.
They've given us a third in cash and the rest in cruise credits.
Wanted full cash.

I've just read an article saying that they're on the verge of bankruptcy.
So I lose my credits ?
Twats.
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They have to give you cash refund by law, but this is the reason I wouldn’t take voucher, did you pay by credit card? Do a charge back.
 
FCBarca said:
We booked a VW camper van and plan to take a couple of weeks camping in Switzerland. We're always putting off camping trips to go abroad so only logical to spend some time enjoying our countryside
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Who did you book the van with? Might try one before I take the plunge and buy one.
 
Northernstorirs said:
I really can't see any holidays abroad taking place until at least October.

Should be going to Bali in June but flight has already been cancelled (obviously). Booked Emirates flights but through an agent (on skyscanner), Emirates won't speak to us until we've gone beyond the 22nd June, and can only speak to the agent.

I thought about rebooking flights with the agent for late September but my fear is that passengers will be screened on entry and there's the risk of being turned away. I think places may be a little tense with precautions in place, will probably suck any enjoyment out of holidays. Also not sure what cover there is on rebooked flights. Agent is coming across as a cowboy outfit, wanted a chunk of money for the refund on flights.

Think I'm going to wait past 22nd June and obtain an open 24 month flexi return ticket from Emirates. Happy to go in 2021 and actually enjoy the trip when things have calmed down.
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Have you checked Emirates website re refunds ?

I had a similar situation with Etihad, I booked flights through an agent, and when Etihad initially cancelled, the choice was voucher or rebook only, but it recently changed to that UK, US, and Swiss customers could get a full refund.

The agent is still asking me to take the voucher, and they keep emailing me, and I only have to click the button in the email, but I'm refusing to do that (still emailing me every few days). I eventually got through to a person at the agents, who despite trying hard to convince me to take the voucher, I insisted they request a refund from Etihad as per the Etihad website, and they started the procedure, once it was obvious I wasn't going to just accept things so I'm hopeful.

Meanwhile I've saved every email from the agent and Etihad, and have asked my credit card to pay me back, as the service paid for was never provided, and they are now pursuing it from that side as well.
 
m32blue said:
Ive 2 weeks booked of mid July that I cant really move and we were hoping to go to Croatia/Greece.Hoping there will at least be places open in UK/Ireland by then but if pubs and restaurants are shut not sure there is much point.
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Greece are saying they hope to be open for tourism by July 1st I think. Not sure if there will even be flights though!
 
Blue Maverick said:
Who did you book the van with? Might try one before I take the plunge and buy one.
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So I booked in Switzerland, just to be clear. There are many sites, ultimately I got one from CityPeak - others include mycamper, caravan24, caliventure. Seems though more rentals available in Swiss German cantons

Europcar has them as well - they all seem to range between 120-200 CHF/day

It's our approach for the moment since we are interested in buying one maybe and thought to rent one for a couple of trips to see if we take to it. We have a neighbor with one and they love it
 
cleavers said:
Have you checked Emirates website re refunds ?

I had a similar situation with Etihad, I booked flights through an agent, and when Etihad initially cancelled, the choice was voucher or rebook only, but it recently changed to that UK, US, and Swiss customers could get a full refund.

The agent is still asking me to take the voucher, and they keep emailing me, and I only have to click the button in the email, but I'm refusing to do that (still emailing me every few days). I eventually got through to a person at the agents, who despite trying hard to convince me to take the voucher, I insisted they request a refund from Etihad as per the Etihad website, and they started the procedure, once it was obvious I wasn't going to just accept things so I'm hopeful.

Meanwhile I've saved every email from the agent and Etihad, and have asked my credit card to pay me back, as the service paid for was never provided, and they are now pursuing it from that side as well.
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Cheers for the heads up, I will check again.

I rang up Emirates a few weeks ago. They said they can't do anything until they have gone beyond the flight date and until then I can only speak to the agent. After the flight date, Emirates mentioned they could issue a refund, voucher or open ticket to Bali for next 24 months. Current plan is to wait until after the flight date and deal with Emirates directly.

No idea how things with pan out regarding flights but thoughts are that *touch wood* it's unlikely Emirates will go bust so quite happy to have an open flexi return ticket with them. We paid a reasonable price for the tickets, pretty keen to go next year and think they may be at a premium cost in 2021 as airlines look to recoup losses etc. Will keep an open mind anyway and see.
 
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