RANT on airline

[ARAITHEL]

UGH...I am currently online with United. AGAIN. I booked seven tickets and they keep bumping people in our party to earlier flights on the last day of our vacation. Our flight was supposed to leave at 6:00PM. I've had to call twice because they have bumped people in our party to flights in the morning!

 

[maxiesmom]

Yeah, it stinks. But I'm guessing you know that they do have the right to do that. It is a good thing you are keeping your eye on them!

Is your 6pm flight gone, or did they just over-sell it?

 

[ARAITHEL]

cancelled. now we fly out at 4:30....not a big deal, but this is the third time I've had to call....grrrrrrr...I wouldn't be such a crazy woman, but I'm planning this trip for others, and I want us all on the same flight. Not sure if one girl (friend of my MIL) has flown before...would be OK if I knew all were seasoned travelers and they could make it from pint A to point B without me!

 

[Ed J]

Good deads rarely go unpunished.

Nice of you to take care of those not familiar with travel .

 

[tjmw2727]

Good luck and keep watching - and if things change again, just keep doing your research and find out what other acceptable options are available
Have a great trip!

 

[sam_gordon]

Does United have the option of "linking" reservations? I'm ASSUMING everyone is on separate reservation numbers. That's why only certain ones are getting changed. If they can be linked, MAYBE they'll at least keep everyone together.

 

[seashoreCM]

The airline does not have the right to bump you prior to boarding time if the flight still exists.

If your flight is cancelled, then it is a good idea to hand pick alternate flights you would like before telephoning.

 

[dis_guy]

The airline does not have the right to bump you prior to boarding time if the flight still exists.

If your flight is cancelled, then it is a good idea to hand pick alternate flights you would like before telephoning.

I agree. In fact have the airline's website open in front of you so you can see all your choices at once. I always do this and I think the airline reps appreciate that you know what you want.