CPers going to Spain thread - Page 3 - Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community

howard_the_duck · 05-29-2009, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Zarathustra

Awesome if this goes through I really wanna check out Ibiza, one of the places on my list. And you say that there are daily ferries from Menorca to Ibiza? How long would that take? Also did you visit Mallorca? How is the nightlife there?

I admit I'd never heard of this Island in my life before I looked into this flight deal, I thought it would just be some Mexico style vacation where you just sit on the beach all day. Not really my style. But after hearing that this area is like party central for Europeans I'm very excited!

Ferries only took about 1-2 hrs between Mallorca and Menorca, and same to Ibiza. From Mallorca to Valencia was quite long though...like 6+ hrs. As far as I remember there was a daily ferry, but perhaps only 1. In September season it could be a couple everyday, I can't say for certain.

icarus · 05-29-2009, 05:28 AM

That was a fricking amazing deal for you guys!!!

I'm heading to Spain in July and the closest I'll get to Menorca is Ibiza. Very much looking forward to it.

RubberDuck · 05-29-2009, 08:25 AM

RubberDuck, Ms. RubberDuck, my Sister and Brother in Law are in from the 7th to the 15th. Thanks cmyden, nobody can believe that deal we got. Lets just hope it all pans out ok. See ya'll in Spain. Bring your Flames gear!

FFR · 05-29-2009, 09:15 AM

While it seems rather futile at this point, if anyone notices any cheap flights again around the 19-28, let me know. My sister in law is interested in joining us, but she didn't book fast enough.

tvp2003 · 05-29-2009, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by FFR

While it seems rather futile at this point, if anyone notices any cheap flights again around the 19-28, let me know. My sister in law is interested in joining us, but she didn't book fast enough.

If you go to travelocity.com you can still get 21 to 28 (although the return flight on the 28th leaves in the evening, not the morning, which means you don't get back until the 29th)

Tron_fdc · 05-29-2009, 09:43 AM

We should pool everyone into the same hotel here too. See if we can get a discount if we do 30 rooms or something.

FFR · 05-29-2009, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by tvp2003

If you go to travelocity.com you can still get 21 to 28 (although the return flight on the 28th leaves in the evening, not the morning, which means you don't get back until the 29th)

I tried to book it but when you get to the end and put in your credit card information it says that the flight is sold out

Tron_fdc · 05-29-2009, 10:14 AM

I just heard that the airline makes you sew purses once they load you on board, and that they steal all your luggage and sell it to gypsies when you land. That's why it's so cheap.

hahahahaha should that be in green text?

Seriously, I'm going to drink my weight in booze during the Toronto-Madrid portion. I still can't believe this price. I'm buying cmyden at least a dozen corona's for sussing this out.

cmyden · 05-29-2009, 10:28 AM

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Seriously, I'm going to drink my weight in booze during the Toronto-Madrid portion. I still can't believe this price. I'm buying cmyden at least a dozen corona's for sussing this out.

I think we're there at different times (I'm going later), but you can leave some Coronas on ice at your hotel!

cmyden · 05-29-2009, 10:38 AM

Hmmm...not good news...

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yep they're outsourced and according to "Austin" the flight will definitely not be honored and they have seen an abundance of bookings and they will all be getting refunds regardless if they originally paid by MC or not.

Seems pretty ed up considering i already have an itinerary

From someone that called Travelocity after booking with Visa instead of MC.

SeeGeeWhy · 05-29-2009, 10:39 AM

Any thoughts on how I can get my unborn baby a passport so she will be able to travel with us?

The due date is about six weeks before we fly... are we pooched?

cmyden · 05-29-2009, 10:42 AM

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Any thoughts on how I can get my unborn baby a passport so she will be able to travel with us?

The due date is about six weeks before we fly... are we pooched?

First we need to make sure anyone will actually be going, see post above yours...

red sky · 05-29-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by cmyden

Hmmm...not good news...

From someone that called Travelocity after booking with Visa instead of MC.
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What?

FFR · 05-29-2009, 10:44 AM

I don't think they have the right to do that. They posted a price and they have to honour it once we have ticket numbers. I would assume that all of us have more than just a travelocity or orbitz confirmation number at this point. I have ticket numbers and an itinerary from Spanair. If they cancel this on me, I'll fight it.

cmyden · 05-29-2009, 10:45 AM

For everyone that does have a confirmed flight...

http://www.spanair.com/web/en-gb/Ser...-your-booking/

Enter your 6 digit confirmation code from the e-mail.

Take and save a screenshot.

Might need it for the inevitable 'go to the media' backlash.

Queue video of sad person who thought they had a dream trip to Spain, pointing to screenshot while local news personality looks on.

cmyden · 05-29-2009, 10:52 AM

Some good links to have prepared...

Q&A: New air passenger rights
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4267095.stm

Will the rules only apply to EU residents?

No. Although the regulations have been created by the EU, you won't have to live within the EU to benefit.

People flying into the European Union from overseas will also be covered by the new rules, as long as they are travelling on a European airline.

EU Air Passenger Rights
http://ec.europa.eu/transport/passengers/air/air_en.htm

FFR · 05-29-2009, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by cmyden

Some good links to have prepared...

Q&A: New air passenger rights
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4267095.stm

Will the rules only apply to EU residents?

No. Although the regulations have been created by the EU, you won't have to live within the EU to benefit.

People flying into the European Union from overseas will also be covered by the new rules, as long as they are travelling on a European airline.

EU Air Passenger Rights
http://ec.europa.eu/transport/passengers/air/air_en.htm

I looked it over quickly but I don't think there is anything in that legislation that helps us. The only compensation you get for cancelled flights is if it's within 14 days of the flight.

red sky · 05-29-2009, 10:58 AM

Would this be only Tavelocity or Orbitz as well???

tvp2003 · 05-29-2009, 10:59 AM

You posted this in the Travel Junkie thread but I thought I'd reply here:

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Originally Posted by cmyden

Maybe it was a smart viral marketing campaign to attract attention to the new codesharing alliance between Span Air and Air Canada ?

Or more likely, someone screwed up and will be fired over this...

If this falls through, it could end up being a pretty negative viral marketing campaign attracting attention to the new codesharing alliance between Span Air and Air Canada...

cmyden · 05-29-2009, 11:05 AM

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If this falls through, it could end up being a pretty negative viral marketing campaign attracting attention to the new codesharing alliance between Span Air and Air Canada...

Yeah, I think that would be something on our side that would help us. I'm pretty sure AC doesn't want their new alliance to be looked upon as something that claims to offer great deals and then cancels flights on people. We'd have to make sure it got proper media coverage though.

So far at this point, it's just the word of a low ranking Travelocity employee who may or may not have just been trying to get rid of a caller that had booked with Visa.