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D@mn it, they cancelled my flight to Greece! UPDATED

Argh, I should have bought trip insurance!  And they're not cancelling it due to volcanic ash or anything so dramatic--British Airways employees are striking.  I've got hotels, transfers, etc. all booked...why can DH and I not catch a break lately?!
I'd rather be rock climbing or playing volleyball
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Re: D@mn it, they cancelled my flight to Greece! UPDATED

  • Oh no!  When are you supposed to go?  Can they rebook you on a different flight?
  • I'm supposed to be leaving in a little over a week!  I've been on hold for nearly an hour and a half trying to figure out next steps.  I'm supposed to be able to rebook on their website but it isn't working properly.  In the meantime I used my other phone to hold a flight on USAir so at least there's some contingency plan but those tix are $870 more (total) than what I originally paid Sad

    I wish it had occurred to me to buy trip insurance.  Stupid, stupid oversight.

    I'd rather be rock climbing or playing volleyball
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  • mesa81mesa81 member

    oh no!!! That's so sad! I've never bought trip insurance... when were you supposed to fly out?

     

  • Rock, that sucks!  I hope you're able to resolve something after your epic phone conversation.

    ::fingers crossed:: 

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  • OMG, I didn't realize it was so soon.  What a mess.  I really hope you can get rebooked or maybe that they will pay the difference for your flight on a different airline.  Good luck!!!
  • OMG that's awful!  Seriously, they must be able to do something, I would think....who knows, maybe you will wind up with a better flight!  Good luck!
  • Update: After an 1.5 hours of being on hold and 1/2 an hour of rebooking, they got us on a different airline for our LHR to ATH leg (the only leg that was cancelled...so far) so I think we're going to be OK.  Our layover is longer, but that's all right, it could have been a lot worse.
     
    The thought of having to change all my hotel dates, non-refundable ferry tickets, flight from Santorini back to ATH, etc. was stomach-churning, but crisis averted for now.  Hopefully the strike will be over before our return flights!
    I'd rather be rock climbing or playing volleyball
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  • Phew!  I hope it's smooth sailing from here til you get back home.
  • Glad everything worked out! Have you ever been to Greece?

    It's always been my number one place I want to go. You'll have to share w/ us when you come back!! :)

    Have fun!!

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  • I've never been to Greece before and we've been wanting to go forever.  Weddings and other things have been eating into our travel and vacation budget the last few years but this year we finally decided we're going to go come hell or high water (or volcanic ash, airline strikes, and economic uncertainty I guess Wink). 
    I'd rather be rock climbing or playing volleyball
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  • what a stressful day.  If it makes you feel any better I don't think trip insurance covers airline workers going on strike only if they go bankrupt.  At least the plan I bought for our last trip didn't cover it.  I hope your return flight works out ok.   Enjoy!
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  • CrysW08CrysW08 member
    I'm glad everything worked out, Rock! My bff just took a trip to Greece, her pictures looked *amazing* and now I want to go, can't wait to hear all about your trip!!
  • That sucks that they canceled it, but I'm glad they were able to reschedule you with a different airline.

    Have a GREAT time! I've been to Thessaloniki, but would love to see more of Greece. I'm jealous! (P.S. If you eat seafood, grilled octopus is FANTASTIC!) 

  • imageThisKindofLove:
    Have a GREAT time! I've been to Thessaloniki, but would love to see more of Greece. I'm jealous! (P.S. If you eat seafood, grilled octopus is FANTASTIC!) 

    I've had fried octopus and love it!  Looking forward to all the good eats on this trip, thanks for the rec :)

    I'd rather be rock climbing or playing volleyball
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  • I'm glad that it all worked out.  Take lots of photos and enjoy all of the great eats!  I am quite jealous of your trip!!
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