Darn it.. heads up you guys.. USAir UPDATE

[luvdsny]

Guess What!

I have been waiting 'til the last minute to cancel Ed's and the kid's airline tickets, because whether I do a month ago or a month from now, I would get charged $100/ticket.

Well since they've changed our flights and flight times so much lately, I thought I would call and cancel their tickets and see if I can get better flights being a solo passenger.

When I called to cancel their reservations I told the lady that I already knew I would have to take a hit on the tickets, but I wanted to cancel them to see if I could find better flights for MYSELF, and she said........drum roll please........."mam, did you know that you are entitled to a full refund?" My jaw drops! Then she says, "yes, since your flights have been changed by more than 90 minutes on both ends of your travel, you are entitled to a full refund."



I haven't been able to find a better (aka LATER!) flight out of MCO yet, but I haven't given up hope.

 

[Sandra B.]

Tia, great news!!!

Pat.....Corn, Emu-legs and Beavertails!? - that will be the best day of my entire vacation!

 

[glo]

WOW that is great news Tia!!!

Now did you find better fares and times for you?

 

[Barb]

WOW! TIa, that is great news. It's about time something went right for someone. Then again, Sandra, you will be there on Dec. 5. I'm there on the 5th until around 5:00 pm. I don't know what the plans are for that day, but I do know MGM is closing early for a press conference.
LOL, Pat-very funny!!
Nancy, thanks for clearing that up-it makes sense now.

 

[glo]

oh oh...I have a another of USairways dread emails...have been trying for 20 minutes to log on to my account, but it says all sytems are busy! I am just about ready to hang it up with this trip!!!! I wish I could find out what is going on!

 

[luvdsny]

glo!!! Such 'potty talk' ("I am just about ready to hang it up with this trip.") Sounds like you need a little 'pep talk' girlfriend!

:::crossing fingers::: Hoping your e-mail is good news.

 

[luvdsny]

And Sandra, what are you going to do??? That is quite an expense on your part. I hope you are able to make it work to your advantage.

:::crossing fingers::: For SandraB.

 

[Barb]

Here's a little travel pixie dust for Glo. I keep watching my email to see what's going to happen next, too! Good luck, Glo.

 

[Sandra B.]

I decided to fly back on December 6 (big surprise huh?.......)
Wouldn't want to miss MVMCP and the Boma Breakfast!!

 

[Towncrier]

Good for you Sandra. Now if USAir would just cancel my return flight......

 

[Barb]

Well, I made the mistake of checking flights on USAir's website. Not only did they change my flight home and I lost two hours at WDW, the price of the new round trip flight is about $15.00 cheaper. Doesn't it just figure. I sent them an email asking if I do get a refund of the difference? It seems reasonable to me. After all, THEY changed my flights, not me. I am still taking the latest flight home I can get, but I wanted that later flight so I could have a full last day at Disney. I'm just not sure now if I want to go with Mears. They have a tendency to bring you to the airport way too early, just to suit their schedule. I have to think about this now.

 

[glo]

omg this is so bad....I just got off the phone with USair...They had half of out party leaving 45 minutes after the rest of us. Then they were going to NC and the rest of us were going to DC. In DC we were flying into Reagan International, but flying out of Baltimore??Does someone see something wrong with this? Then the group going to NC arrives at 10;33 PM and the other group at 9:28 pm....

Now, the tickets cost me $162 including taxes and fees. I can get a a full credit on my credit card, but I can not find anything comparable right now. UUUGH!!

I am so angry.....Now we are all on the 5:45 out of Boston with a connection in Charolette, NC getting into Tampa at 10:33pm. This with 4 kids....Oh I can tell this is going to be fun!!!

Throwing a hissy fit...a temper tantrum!!!

 

[Barb]

Glo! That's awful-what were they thinking? How could they think they could split a group up like that? Well, it's not pretty, but at least you're all on the same flights. (at least, for now!) What happens after you all get to Tampa? How do you get to WDW?

 

[glo]

Barb at 10:33 we will pick up the minivan and drive to WDW...can you believe it? Even worse it is a 90 minute ride...oh boy what fun...if this wasn't a family reunion I would just chuck the entire trip...

 

[BelleMom]

SandraB: I am happy you were able to extend your stay. I also had to extend mine, as my return flights had been canceled. We will be there for a long spell, huh!!!

glo: this is really chaotic. It really stinks! I hope you can figure out a way to get back to WDW in the best of shapes with your kids. Lots of pixie dust to you!!!

 

[glo]

Livia I am ready to chuck this trip out the window...It is my DH that says we need to do this...it is crazy, but we have 10 rooms and 6 other families going, that he says we can not disappoint...uuugh!!!!

The thought of playing Disney director to so many is already taking its toll on me...yikes!

 

[BelleMom]

glo, I can relate to that! I understand perfectly. So much is over your shoulders, girl!
But when you finally get there, it will be wonderful ! You have been planning that for ages -- I remember that I read your posts last year talking about this reunion! Once you get over with the stress of flying and actually getting there, it is going to be fun. The nice thing bout WDw is there is so much to do that you can actually spend a lot of time together and a lot of time doing things separately. It is going to work out!

 

[glo]

I'll be taking my laptop with me Livia, and I will take my therapy over the internet...someone better be there to keep me sane....lol. OMG deja vu!

If getting there is anything like what this trip is going to be like, I will need a vacation from my vacation.

 

[luvdsny]

glo, I'm sorry that I somehow missed the details here....and not that it's any of my business ......but are you combining a family reunion with DIS-Con? I'm just a little lost with your traveling with 4 kids comments and 10 rooms, and 6 families..... I'm stressed out just typing this...LOL

 

[glo]

Tia...hehehehe....I have been known to be confusing....lol


I have been planning this family reunion since Sept 1999. The dates are Dec 7th to the 16th. I was not going to attend Dis Con, but then I felt so left out, that I had to do it. So, I will be there from Nov 27th to Dec 2 and then return again the following Friday for the reunion.

I am going to Dis COn alone, the other trip is the one that is messed up...If anything, I think I want to keep leaving earlier and earlier for dis con....hehehehe! I think I'll need Dis COn to prepare me for the following trip!