Golddog
- 23 Jan 2003 13:39
ajren
- 18 Dec 2003 11:40
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Hi,I have never posted here so not sure if I can or would anyone be interested
in reading about the following???
I am Irish but am in Spain and have an Irish mastercard with Spanish address.
My task was :- Booking and paying - via ebookers.com - for a return flight
from Helsinki to Malaga for someone else.The story is long,very funny - in my
opinion - as complicated as a C.I.A/F.B.I operation/spiders web and involves
Indian call centre operators-companies cutting costs
Anyone interested in me posting it here ???
rgds aj
Crocodile
- 18 Dec 2003 11:51
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aj
Go ahead!
& Welcome :-)
snoball
- 18 Dec 2003 12:01
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ajren,
I'm settled with my drink and ready to hear a good story.
ajren
- 18 Dec 2003 13:04
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Hi:Thanks for welcome.
Task :-Book and pay online for a return flight - for someone else - from
Helsinki to Malaga.
......
I always use ebookers :-
www.ebookers.com----refered me to www.e.bookers/fi : finland.No English so guess
what to do.I insert Helsinki/Malaga and the dates.Press and see prices between
500 euros and 1500 euros for economy.I,obviously,pick 500 euro flights.I am
unable to book as cannot pay for another person - I am not flying.I email
ebookers,uk for solution.They- despite working every 24 hours - do not reply.
I phone next day and put through to Indian call centre.They tell me no 500
euro flights on ANY day near the days and that the Finnish site is wrong.She
phones me back and spends an hour on the phone looking at innumerable options
and explaining same - complicated as I find it difficult to understand her
Indian accent and her my Irish accent.All hope of a 500 euro fare appears lost.
Suddenly,she sees one and guess what:it is the exact same flight as the one
I saw on the site.Booking :- Irish c.c.with Spanish address not accepted as
impossible - she says-to do security check.Supervisor repeats and tells me
a long and complicated procedure to prove everything is o.k.After about half
an hour I persuade him to try.15 mins later he says o.k - no problem.I repeat
the times/flight/cost and she-again-tells me there is a mistake about price
and that 20/30 euros added for some costs.Eventually that is eliminated but
tells me the fare is 580 euros approx.I accept.I request she e.mails me very
detailed information about flight times,etc and payment confirmation.She does.
Next day I am informed by the passenger that they have checked with the AIRLINE
and were told that money not paid and booking cancelled.
-------I have to go now but part 2 later if you like ??
zarif
- 18 Dec 2003 13:52
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Nice hot cuppa D for me and hows everyone and the trix?
Trading wisely i hope.
Just waiting for the dow to open and see what its dishing out today.
rgds
zarif
Ajren -would like pt2 and see it got any worse (which from the above has 110pct certainty)
rgds
stockbunny
- 18 Dec 2003 14:14
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Afternoon people!!
GD - Great to know the food's in for next week - I'm sure several
of these big gorgeous hunkie men will go get more logs for the fire...(??)
Now here's a dilemma for you chaps.....Yes that was a compliment guys,
No you didn't imagine it...
Was it shallow female tactics cos the logs pile is
getting low and the weather's cccold
OR has the bunny hit the Cab Sauv' too hard and can't see straight
any more!!
((I'm playing guys!!! Drinks on me!!))
vasey
- 18 Dec 2003 15:00
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Pooch: see you get a mention for the game in this week's Shares mag. Expect mass invasion of people saying 'Hello, Poochy!'
stockbunny
- 18 Dec 2003 15:07
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Well spotted Vasey that us girls are doing good in the game!
We'll enjoy it whilst it lasts!
vasey
- 18 Dec 2003 15:20
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Bunny, you get TWO mentions in Shares mag! page 66. If you haven't got a copy, I'll quote your bit to you!
little willie
- 18 Dec 2003 15:25
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Ho AlL, JUS GORT BAK FRUM A WEIN TASTING, vary gud tyme had bi all,nded urp dranking sum wunnerfull sparklAng wotsit witch was smashin.
TIM, i CEE U R INTO TIG, GOING LIKE AN HAIRBUS, GUDHO...
hilary
- 18 Dec 2003 15:44
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Hope you weren't driving, little winky.
You'd have probably spilled some.
:o)
stockbunny
- 18 Dec 2003 15:49
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Vasey - yes I noticed..goodness!!..Name in print, I'm honoured!
So another bottle than?
Little Willie - I hope you brought us back a bottle ein flashe
wein for us to taste??
((And if you feel wobbly may I suggest you fall over to the
left, as I've earmarked that bit of floor space to your right!!))
Ahh..Christmas is coming, FTSE's near 4400
"Oh when the snowman brings the snow...."
About time we had a knees up in here
This_is_me
- 18 Dec 2003 15:55
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Yes LW I am still playing tig - and enjoying it as much as the children at present!
Oh dear! That is the broom cupboard LW not the toilet!
stockbunny
- 18 Dec 2003 15:58
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"He just might like to know....
"He puts a great big smile on somebody's face..."
((Dancing on bar whilst singing loudly!!))
Socrates
- 18 Dec 2003 18:23
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Anyone seen Mary?
Mary who?
Mary Christmas everyone!
stockbunny
- 18 Dec 2003 18:39
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Mary Christmas Socrates!!!
Now the bunny is going to head for home - whilst she can still
put one foot in front of the other - so I'll buy you a
drink and wish you a lovely evening!!
This_is_me
- 18 Dec 2003 19:42
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The trouble with going to the gym to feep the body in good condition is wwhen it makes you hungry so you eat too much and put on weight.
I'll have a large piece of rabbit pie and double chips please followed by a double cheesecake with cream and ice-cream. At least eating here doesn't put on any weight coming up to Christmas!
jeffmack
- 18 Dec 2003 21:16
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Greeting, and flock off