A little relief from Delta Strike

[RoseRoni2]

I just found out that since I booked my vacation thru Disney, that Delta is required to get me to disney, but it may not be the flight I want that day, or a non-stop flight, I will not be charged the change flight fee. I still hope they will not strike, I love my flight times and my non-stop flights.

 

[dpayne1969]

From what i understand the other airlines will get us to our destination on a "standby" flight.Which means u may be standing by for 1 hr or 1 week.It is a chance we as travelers will have to decide if we want to fly this way(standby).If they do strike i dont think i want to fly standby w/3 kids.We may be standing by forever.LOL.But that is up to the travelers!Good luck & heres hoping to a decision SOON

 

[wdwfamilyinIL]

Disney also told us the samething, so I hope that it is right. I am just hoping that things work out for the best.

 

[dpayne1969]

i called expedia & they said i would be on standby flights if the other airlines were booked for my travel dates.Which looking on the internet at flights they are filling up fast for my travel times. I just wish something would be announced so everyone involved can go on. I try not to come on the internet but it is hard,this is my vacation that has been planned for months now.This is also peoples jobs and lives at stake here.I wish it would all just go away & get something worked out for all involved.I cant imagine being an employee of Delta & not knowing if you will wake up with or without a job either.Not just the pilots but the others who have NO say as to what happens to their jobs.I know Delta has angered many people by this (passengers,current employees)I have read on the the internet that there are some employees out looking for other jobs already due to uncertainty of their future.Just aweful for all.I am hoping for the best for the passengers and employees.

 

[DebbieB]

I just found out that since I booked my vacation thru Disney, that Delta is required to get me to disney, but it may not be the flight I want that day, or a non-stop flight, I will not be charged the change flight fee. I still hope they will not strike, I love my flight times and my non-stop flights.

Delta is required to get you to Disney because you booked your vacation through Disney Travel? I don't think Delta has any more obligation to you than any of their other passengers. Perhaps Disney Travel has an obligation to you. If it happens, you will be on standby just like everyone else, unless Disney Travel purchases a seat for you on another airline. Keep in mind, those empty seats will be scarce.

 

[bicker]

It typically depends on who chose your flights. If Disney Travel put you on a Delta flight without your say-so, then they're responsible for getting you to Orlando or refunding your money. If you choose Delta flights and Disney Travel booked them for you, then you're responsible for getting yourself to Orlando.

 

[jagruti6]

It typically depends on who chose your flights. If Disney Travel put you on a Delta flight without your say-so, then they're responsible for getting you to Orlando or refunding your money. If you choose Delta flights and Disney Travel booked them for you, then you're responsible for getting yourself to Orlando.

How do you determine who CHOSE the flights then,? I our case I called disney travel co. to book my package and said I would also like to add airfare.They said well we have this delta flight leaving in the morning I said ok. So who would you say chose the flight?

 

[seashoreCM]

If you book through Disney Travel and your flights don't go off as scheduled, does Disney allow you to at your whim lop off days from the beginning of your stay with full prorated refund and/on add on days at the end of your stay at no more than the pro-rated daily rate you paid?

Disney hints:
http://members.aol.com/ajaynejr/disney.htm

 

[bicker]

How do you determine who CHOSE the flights then,?

In general, what typically determines this is "Who's got your money now?" If the travel agent is holding your money, they're responsible for getting you to Orlando or refunding your money. If they've purchased your airline ticket for you and so the airline has your money, then they're typically not legally obligated to get you to Orlando if the flight is cancelled or the airline ceases operations (though they may be willing to help you, of course).

There are some indicators of this which you can look for. First, did you pay a deposit for the package PLUS the airfare? If so, then it's probably the latter situation, above. If you just paid a deposit for the package, and that deposit was actually less than the airfare, then it is almost surely the former situation, above. If you just paid a deposit for the package, but that deposit was significantly more than the airfare, then it is inconclusive.

Another indicator would be the the terms and conditions of your package. If it says that the travel agent can change flights without your authorization then they're clearly responsible to get you to Orlando, no matter what, or refund your money.

Another (though less reliable) indicator is how pricing is listed in your confirmation receipt: If airfare is a separate line item, then the travel agent is probably not legally obligated to get you to Orlando if that flight is cancelled or the airline ceases operations.

I hope this helps.

 

[jagruti6]

Well I think that helps clear up who CHOSE the flights . In my case at least I initially only paid a 200 dollar deposit. and airfare is listed separately but it does not tell me the amount the airfare cost. I also got delta to email the receipts and it only shows how much the taxes were it does not list the ticket price on those receipts. The line for the fare and for the total on the receipts I got from delta are blank except for a code BT ,whatever that means ( It also says the payment method states check, I used my debit card with Disney). So I am going to conclude that Disney should help me get to my resort in the event of a delta and or comair strike. (I hope!!!)

 

[dpayne1969]

I think we would all get there its just a matter of when.LOL.I can see Delta striking & 300,000 people trying to get to their destination. Lets just hope they dont strike so we can all get there at our scheduled times.

 

[CarolA]

DL and pilots have reached a tenative agreement. I think the crisis has been averted... (NOTE: Those of you on Comair. This does not cover the FA mess there!)

 

[RoseRoni2]

What do you mean about Comair and FA?

 

[bicker]

FA = Flight Attendants.... the Comair FAs are threatening to strike.

 

[RoseRoni2]

oh, well