Heatwave Europe

[BlueHammer85]

Finally got through to ‘On The Beach’ chat this morning, they told me as our EasyJet flight is still scheduled to leave tomorrow, that we either go, or we lose the holiday, and no refund. I asked can you guarantee that you can get us to the hotel and not leave us stuck in Rhodes airport, but they said that’s not up to them. Basically we’re going to have to go tomorrow, or lose 3 grand.

That's awful. Good luck.

 

[Big Joe Corrigan]

Hope you are with the same airline each way...it'd be really messy if the return carrier stops flights.

No, we’re booked to come back with Ryanair. I certainly won’t be using On The Beach again.

 

[RobMCFC]

No, we’re booked to come back with Ryanair. I certainly won’t be using On The Beach again.

I hope you come out of this OK with either a great holiday or a refund.

Despite the slagging off I've given TUI, On The Beach and others, the reality is that most holidays end up being OK however you book them - its when things start to go wrong that you really need the help, as in this case. As we are seeing, many companies think that it's OK to say things like "Listen to the authorities on the ground" or "it's a fast-moving situation" and that is somehow them doing their job.

 

[Churchlawtonblue]

It's spreading Corfu now..

Authorities have not got this under control. Most of this fire is now out thankfully. Evacuations have stopped.

 

[blue b4 the moon]

No, we’re booked to come back with Ryanair. I certainly won’t be using On The Beach again.

Ryanair would fly through an errupting volcano, at least you'll get back then.

 

[feedthegoat27]

Finally got through to ‘On The Beach’ chat this morning, they told me as our EasyJet flight is still scheduled to leave tomorrow, that we either go, or we lose the holiday, and no refund. I asked can you guarantee that you can get us to the hotel and not leave us stuck in Rhodes airport, but they said that’s not up to them. Basically we’re going to have to go tomorrow, or lose 3 grand.

Sadly, that's exactly what I'd expect them to say.
They sell package holidays in only the absolute of loosest terms, and they rarely take any responsibility if/when shit hits the fan.

I would encourage anyone thinking of booking with OTB/LoveHolidays to seriously give them a wide berth, and either book the individual components yourself, or put it through a proper ABTA bonded package operator like Jet2, TUI, Olympic, any high street agent etc

Hope you still manage to have a good and safe holiday despite the situation you find yourself in BJC.

 

[Blue Maverick]

Sadly, that's exactly what I'd expect them to say.
They sell package holidays in only the absolute of loosest terms, and they rarely take any responsibility if/when shit hits the fan.

I would encourage anyone thinking of booking with OTB/LoveHolidays to seriously give them a wide berth, and either book the individual components yourself, or put it through a proper ABTA bonded package operator like Jet2, TUI, Olympic, any high street agent etc

Hope you still manage to have a good and safe holiday despite the situation you find yourself in BJC.

Ye wouldn’t touch any of them, just Google reviews on them when things go wrong they take no responsibility.

 

[threespires]

No, we’re booked to come back with Ryanair. I certainly won’t be using On The Beach again.

Entirely understandable. Really hope it works out for you tomorrow one way or the other.

 

[Big Joe Corrigan]

Flew to Rhodes this lunchtime, flight less than half full. Arrived safe at our hotel, didn’t see any signs of fire on the hours drive from the airport. Hotel is very quiet, we’re the only guests to have arrived today. Electricity is temperamental, and the water can go off as they are obviously using so much to fight the fires.

 

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[RobMCFC]

Flew to Rhodes this lunchtime, flight less than half full. Arrived safe at our hotel, didn’t see any signs of fire on the hours drive from the airport. Hotel is very quiet, we’re the only guests to have arrived today. Electricity is temperamental, and the water can go off as they are obviously using so much to fight the fires.

At least you got to the hotel. That’s a good start. Hope you enjoy the holiday.

 

[Bill Walker]

Finally got through to ‘On The Beach’ chat this morning, they told me as our EasyJet flight is still scheduled to leave tomorrow, that we either go, or we lose the holiday, and no refund. I asked can you guarantee that you can get us to the hotel and not leave us stuck in Rhodes airport, but they said that’s not up to them. Basically we’re going to have to go tomorrow, or lose 3 grand.

3 Grand ? I'm shocked at that price, how long are you going for ?

Anyway mate seems all is ok and you got there no probs. Hope your Holiday is good.
We went to Rhodes a few years ago and we went on a ferry to an island with a Monastery on it which I really enjoyed. Just can't remember the name now.

 

[mexico1970]

3 Grand ? I'm shocked at that price, how long are you going for ?

Anyway mate seems all is ok and you got there no probs. Hope your Holiday is good.
We went to Rhodes a few years ago and we went on a ferry to an island with a Monastery on it which I really enjoyed. Just can't remember the name now.

Was it Symi?

Sponge diving capital of Greece apparently, also tried to flog us shitloads of gold.

Lovely quaint place though.

 

[BlueHammer85]

Flew to Rhodes this lunchtime, flight less than half full. Arrived safe at our hotel, didn’t see any signs of fire on the hours drive from the airport. Hotel is very quiet, we’re the only guests to have arrived today. Electricity is temperamental, and the water can go off as they are obviously using so much to fight the fires.

Best of luck

Hearing it’s starting to calm down.

If the electric and water is ok then you could have a great time with less people around !

 

[Bill Walker]

Was it Symi?

Sponge diving capital of Greece apparently, also tried to flog us shitloads of gold.

Lovely quaint place though.

You that was it mate. Nice day out. I think that was my favourite day on Rhodes. Very picturesque.

 

[threespires]

Flew to Rhodes this lunchtime, flight less than half full. Arrived safe at our hotel, didn’t see any signs of fire on the hours drive from the airport. Hotel is very quiet, we’re the only guests to have arrived today. Electricity is temperamental, and the water can go off as they are obviously using so much to fight the fires.

It's a big island and it sounds like hopefully you're away from the current problem areas. Hope the situation stabilises soon and you get to have a decent holiday.

 

[N1985]

Flew to Rhodes this lunchtime, flight less than half full. Arrived safe at our hotel, didn’t see any signs of fire on the hours drive from the airport. Hotel is very quiet, we’re the only guests to have arrived today. Electricity is temperamental, and the water can go off as they are obviously using so much to fight the fires.

So no different to a normal holiday in Rhodes then.

 

[Big Joe Corrigan]

3 Grand ? I'm shocked at that price, how long are you going for ?

Anyway mate seems all is ok and you got there no probs. Hope your Holiday is good.
We went to Rhodes a few years ago and we went on a ferry to an island with a Monastery on it which I really enjoyed. Just can't remember the name now.

10 days for three of us Bill. I booked it quite late, so not sure if that increased the cost?

 

[BimboBob]

10 days for three of us Bill. I booked it quite late, so not sure if that increased the cost?

Is it Mitsis?

Were the fires raging when you booked it?

If not you should have stuck to your guns.

 

[Big Joe Corrigan]

Is it Mitsis?

Were the fires raging when you booked it?

If not you should have stuck to your guns.

Booked it in June Bob, we’re on the coast near Lardos. All very quiet so far.